Antisemitism

Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.

Columbia University president, at House hearing, says university can do more to fight antisemitism

She called various pro-Palestinian chants “incredibly hurtful” and “upsetting,” including “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” which many Jews interpret as a call for violence.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/04/2024

Ex-MEP Nick Griffin claims Israel will strike Iran on Purim, which already passed

Griffin seemed to mix up Jewish holidays and confuse details, claiming that Purim would fall in April when the holiday had already passed and that Haman had been the Persian king.

Chikli at Brussels conference: Far left, radical Islamists are 'new antisemites'

Chikli argued that the "progressive left" and "radical political Islam" were the chief instigators of antisemitism today, but that their ambitions extended "well beyond to the rejection of Zionism."

House of Representatives passes resolution condemning 'From the river to the sea' chants

According to the resolution, the slogan seeks to deny Jewish people the right to self-determination and calls for the removal of the Jewish people from their ancestral homeland. 

What to know as Columbia U president Nemat Shafik testifies about campus antisemitism to congress

US Congress has subpoenaed Nemat Shafik, president of Columbia University, which has been a hotbed of tensions since the war’s start with Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA , HANNAH SARISOHN
17/04/2024

'Zionist fascist:' Jewish delegate run out of European student event

The European Union of Jewish Students said that its delegation had been publicly humiliated, despite its recent efforts to promote dialogue and counter polarization.

Jewish Federations of North America praises introduction of bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act

When it comes to bills combating antisemitism, JFNA believes the Antisemitism Awareness Act could pass through Congress and actually make an impact in student's lives. 

ADL says antisemitic incidents more than doubled last year, driven by post-Oct. 7 surge

The total number of post-Oct. 7 incidents, more than 5,200, is far higher than the 3,283 incidents tabulated during nearly the same period in a preliminary ADL report was released in mid-January.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
16/04/2024
 Israeli soldiers use a tank during a military drill in the Golan Heights, February 20, 2024

UJA Federation of New York invests NIS 40 million in support of front-line municipalities in Israel

The newly announced funds will extend direct support to all 39 communities that have been evacuated from the northern front-line areas.

In another blunder BBC play 'Oh, what a night' heard during report on Iranian missile attack

Sunday's technical glitch is not the first time the BBC has made a mistake since the Israel-Hamas War broke out following the terrorist group's attacks on Israel on October 7.

By MAARIV
16/04/2024
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