Antisemitism

Rep. Randy Fine denounces Tucker Carlson as ‘most dangerous antisemite in America’

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 2 Nov

At the Republican Jewish Coalition convention, Rep. Randy Fine, one of the few Jewish Republican Congress members, publicly denounced Tucker Carlson as a significant antisemitic threat in America.

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An Open Letter to My Non-Jewish Neighbours

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 1 Nov

Adam Hummel's open letter to his non-Jewish neighbors addresses the evolving landscape of antisemitism and the moral silence surrounding it in Canada.

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Why Antisemitism Is ‘Moral Pornography’

Mary Eberstadt in The Free Press · 31 Oct

Mary Eberstadt tackles the troubling resurgence of antisemitism on the right, linking it with moral debasement akin to pornography.

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Why are we so focused on Mamdani — not Nazi-inspired ideas proliferating on the right?

Michael Rothbaum in Forward · 31 Oct

The article by Rabbi Michael Rothbaum critiques the disproportionate Jewish focus on Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy due to his criticism of Israel, when far more pressing threats exist in the form of Nazi-inspired and white supremacist ideologies proliferating on the American right.

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Are Ashkenazi Jews FAKE Jews?

Unpacked · 31 Oct

The Khazar Theory posits that Ashkenazi Jews primarily descend from the Khazars, a medieval Turkic people, rather than from ancient Israelites.

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Musk created Grokipedia to counter bias, but it's full of antisemitic and racist dog-whistles

Mira Fox in Forward · 31 Oct

Elon Musk's newly launched Grokipedia, intended as an alternative to Wikipedia, has attracted criticism for featuring biased content and controversial framing, particularly in its treatment of figures like Adolf Hitler.

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The JTA Q&A with Curtis Sliwa: ‘I have a legacy with the Jewish community here’

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 31 Oct

Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate for New York City mayor, emphasizes his enduring support for the Jewish community, citing his involvement during the Crown Heights riots, and arguing for educational initiatives to combat antisemitism.

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Ted Cruz to Jewish Republicans: Antisemitism is ‘an existential crisis in our party’

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 31 Oct

At the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit in Las Vegas, Senator Ted Cruz highlighted the growing issue of antisemitism within the Republican Party, which he characterizes as an existential crisis.

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New York City cannot make the same mistake that Britain did.

Ellen Ginsberg Simon in Future of Jewish · 31 Oct

Ellen Ginsberg Simon warns of the parallels between institutionalized antisemitism propagated in UK academia and politics, and emerging patterns in the US.

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NYC’s Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel art exhibit: ‘Activism is not an excuse for antisemitism’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 31 Oct

New York City Mayor Eric Adams strongly condemned an unsanctioned anti-Israel art installation that appeared briefly on Governors Island, labeling it an act of antisemitism and cautioning against its normalization.

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Overhauled Kennedy Center takes on the mantle of combating antisemitism

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 31 Oct

The Kennedy Center is adopting a proactive approach to combat antisemitism through the arts under its new leadership.

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Heritage Foundation president stands by Tucker Carlson after host platforms antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 Oct

The Heritage Foundation's president, Kevin Roberts, affirmed his support for media personality Tucker Carlson despite Carlson's recent interview with antisemitic influencer Nick Fuentes.

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It’s time to put antisemites in their place.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 Oct

In an impassioned critique, Joshua Hoffman addresses the insidious nature of modern antisemitism, particularly its guise as anti-Zionism.

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Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 30 Oct

Negotiations concerning the ownership of TikTok's operations in the U.S. could lead to stricter measures against antisemitism on the platform, providing hope for Jewish communities concerned about hate speech.

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A sign in my neighborhood says 'The Holocaust is fake' — I wish I felt surprised

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 30 Oct

Amid growing occurrences of Holocaust denial and distortion, Aviya Kushner expresses her disturbance at encountering a sign proclaiming "The Holocaust is fake" in her Chicago neighborhood, emphasizing the dangerously blurred lines between truth and falsehood in contemporary discourse.

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Conservative students grill Vance on support for Israel at Turning Point USA event

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 Oct

Young conservatives have increasingly questioned the U.S.'s firm support for Israel, as indicated by recent exchanges at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi.

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I won’t vote for Democrats who backed Mamdani. I know I’m not the only one.

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 30 Oct

Menachem Z. Rosensaft, a lifelong centrist Democrat, expresses his disillusionment with the Democratic Party's support for Zohran Mamdani, a candidate with anti-Zionist views.

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How Germany's Holocaust remembrance culture kicked off a democratic crisis

Jake Wasserman in Forward · 30 Oct

Walking through Weimar, Germany, exemplifies the nation's Erinnerungskultur, or memory culture, which centers on commemorating Holocaust victims through Stolpersteine and other memorials.

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Alabama man arrested for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues

Grace Gilson in JTA · 29 Oct

Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, a 33-year-old from Needham, Alabama, was apprehended for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues in Alabama and nearby areas, as well as targeting public figures.

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ADL removes ‘Protect Civil Rights’ from website as it narrows its mission amid right-wing attacks

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 29 Oct

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has quietly modified its mission statement by removing a section on protecting civil rights from its website, marking a strategic focus shift amidst right-wing criticism.

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ADL enlists major law firms to launch pro bono network for antisemitism cases

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 29 Oct

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched a nationwide pro bono legal network to assist victims of antisemitism, partnering with over 40 major law firms to offer legal services.

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Unpacking ‘Spiral: Murder in Detroit’

Rafaela Siewert in The Free Press · 29 Oct

The article focuses on the murder of Samantha Woll, a Jewish community leader in Detroit, who was found stabbed to death shortly after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

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Antisemitism, An American Tradition with Pamela S. Nadell and Amy E Schwartz

MomentMag · 29 Oct

Historian Pamela S. Nadell explores the pervasive and long-standing history of antisemitism in the United States in her new book, "Antisemitism: An American Tradition."

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For some reason, 'the Jews' make societies go mad.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 28 Oct

Joshua Hoffman's article critiques the global moral hysteria against Israel and the Jewish people, arguing that it parallels historical mass delusions like McCarthyism and the witch trials.

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CAIR Official Joins Hamas Leader at ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ Event

Maya Sulkin in The Free Press · 28 Oct

Khalid Turaani, Ohio director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), participated in an online event with Majed al-Zeer, identified by the U.S. Treasury Department as a senior Hamas representative in Europe, prompting criticism due to CAIR's alleged associations with terrorist organizations.

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