Antisemitism
The new album "Vultures" by the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has come under criticism for its antisemitic lyrics, art, and public statements.
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House calls on MIT, Harvard presidents to resign over campus antisemitism, with 125 Democrats voting against
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 303-126, with three voting present, to call on the presidents of Harvard University and MIT to resign after they did not clearly state in a congressional hearing that their schools would take action against those advocating for the genocide of Jews.
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Dept. of Education to investigate antisemitism on at least 4 more campuses including Rutgers and Tulane
The U.S. Department of Education has opened 12 new investigations into alleged discrimination at colleges and school districts, with at least four of them related to antisemitism.
A survey conducted by Brandeis University assessed the experiences of nearly 2,000 Jewish college students at 51 U.S. schools with significant Jewish populations.
The author discusses the options for what will happen after Hamas is eliminated in Gaza.
Seven men, including longtime Hamas members, have been arrested in three European countries for planning terror attacks against Jews and Jewish sites.
The U.S. Congress recently held hearings questioning top university professors about antisemitism on their campuses amid increasing scrutiny of academic institutions by critics who feel universities are not promoting critical thinking and are overly focused on safe spaces.
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Alexandra Orbuch, Gabriel Diamond, and Zach Kessel on the Situation for Jews on American Campuses
In this podcast episode, three college students - Alexandra Orbuch, Gabriel Diamond, and Zach Kessel - discuss the deteriorating climate for young American Jews on college campuses.
The article argues that American Jews need to reassess their political affiliations and be more discerning about the support they give to political leaders and movements.
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Menorahs across the US are vandalized as Jewish communities celebrate Hanukkah amid a spike in antisemitism
Jewish communities in the United States have experienced a spike in antisemitic vandalism during Hanukkah.
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The Fallout from the University Presidents Congressional Hearing: What Does it Mean for Jewish Students?
The fallout from the recent congressional hearing on Jew-hatred on college campuses has sparked outrage and raised concerns about how university leaders are handling the situation.
A 13-year-old boy in Canton, Ohio, has been arrested and charged with two misdemeanors for planning a mass shooting at a local Reform synagogue.
Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Orthodox Jewish woman and mother of seven, has been chosen by the Republican Party to run for a swing seat in the U.S. House of Representatives left empty by the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos.
During Hanukkah, a far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament sprayed a fire extinguisher on the burning candles of a Hanukkah menorah.
The FBI has announced the arrest of a minor involved in a swatting ring that targeted synagogues in California.
The author explores different perspectives on how to effectively combat antisemitism.
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Jewish groups confront new questions: What counts as calling for genocide? And how should it be punished?
In response to a congressional hearing, Jewish and pro-Israel groups are grappling with questions about what constitutes a call for genocide and how it should be punished.
Hillel Poland is a community organization that provides a space for Jewish young adults in Poland to explore their Jewish identity and connect with others.
The UN General Assembly recently voted in favor of a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with 153 countries supporting the resolution.
A 28-year-old man named Michael Jackson-Bolanos has been charged with the murder of Samantha Woll, the president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit.
The article discusses the rising antisemitism on college campuses and the role of university presidents in addressing this issue.
In this article, Stephen D. Smith discusses the denial of genocide as a final act of genocide itself.
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Dutch mayor refuses to be photographed with Israeli ambassador at Hanukkah event, setting off media frenzy
The mayor of the Dutch town of Enschede, Roelof Bleker, refused to be photographed with the Israeli ambassador at a Hanukkah event, sparking a media frenzy.
Top White House officials, including Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish Second Gentleman, are meeting with Jewish members of Congress to seek funding for key components of the administration's strategy to combat antisemitism.
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What really caused Calgary’s mayor to boycott the Hanukkah ceremony, and what happens next?
Calgary's mayor, Jyoti Gondek, chose to boycott the city's Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony because the organizers wanted it to be a stronger show of support for Israel, which included various requests such as showing support for Israeli hostages held by Hamas and staging a pro-Israel demonstration.