Antisemitism

Forward This California synagogue was just vandalized with anti-Zionist graffiti, one year after being destroyed by wildfire 14 Jan

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center in California, which was destroyed by the Eaton wildfire in January 2025, was recently vandalized with anti-Zionist gra...

14 Jan

Jewish Insider Mamdani’s antisemitism strategy: Reluctant to confront extremist threats while pledging to protect Jews 14 Jan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has prompted controversy over his handling of antisemitism, particularly due to his reluctance to equate anti-Zionist prot...

14 Jan

Forward How 'synagogue of Satan' went from New Testament phrase to antisemitic catch-all 13 Jan

The term 'synagogue of Satan' has its origins in the Christian Bible's Book of Revelation but has been repurposed in modern times as an antisemitic slur util...

13 Jan

Forward What the 'synagogue of Satan' slur tells us about Christian antisemitism 13 Jan

The term 'synagogue of Satan,' originating from the New Testament's Book of Revelation, has resurfaced as a slur used in contemporary antisemitic rhetoric. C...

13 Jan

Future of Jewish When Eating Jewish Becomes a Crime 13 Jan

Jewish and Israeli restaurants around the world are facing a wave of targeted attacks that manifest as vandalism, harassment, and boycotts, under the guise o...

13 Jan

JTA Rubble of Pasadena synagogue destroyed in wildfire is vandalized with anti-Zionist graffiti 13 Jan

The remains of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center in Southern California, which were destroyed in last year's Eaton wildfire, were vandalized with anti-Zi...

13 Jan

Forward For 250 years, American Jews have answered prejudice with defiance 13 Jan

American Jews have long responded to prejudice with defiance, a theme illustrated by historical records from as early as 1778. During the American Revolution...

13 Jan

Forward The synagogue means something special to Southern Jews — which makes the Mississippi arson that much darker 13 Jan

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, struck at the heart of the Southern Jewish community's identity. In regions where Jewis...

13 Jan

JTA New York’s governor is introducing a bill to curb synagogue protests. Now comes the hard part. 13 Jan

Amid rising antisemitic and Islamophobic protests, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation to establish a 25-foot buffer zone around houses o...

13 Jan

Jewdicious Mississippi Burning (learning) 13 Jan

The burning of Temple Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi, evokes a historical pattern of antisemitism but also underscores the deep roots and resilience of ...

13 Jan

Forward The Mississippi synagogue arson suspect has a Christian fitness site. Here’s what that tells us 13 Jan

Stephen Spencer Pittman, arrested for arson at a Mississippi synagogue, operates a Christian fitness site named One Purpose, blending scripture with fitness ...

13 Jan

Forward This gaming platform has 'zero tolerance' for antisemitism. Holocaust reenactments keep reappearing anyway. 13 Jan

Roblox, a popular gaming platform with a zero tolerance policy for antisemitism, is struggling to prevent Holocaust-themed games and hate speech. Despite the...

13 Jan

Mishpacha Whither J.D. Vance 13 Jan

J.D. Vance and several conservative figures, including Tucker Carlson and Kevin Roberts, face criticism for tolerating controversial figures like Nick Fuente...

13 Jan

JTA A century before Trump targeted Somalis, Jews faced the politics of blame 13 Jan

The article draws a parallel between President Trump's targeting of Somali immigrants in Minnesota and historical instances of Jews being scapegoated for the...

13 Jan

JTA Jersey City’s outgoing Jewish mayor Steven Fulop signs antisemitism orders as ‘guardrails’ for his successor 13 Jan

Steven Fulop, the outgoing Jewish mayor of Jersey City, took decisive action before leaving office by signing two executive orders aimed at protecting the lo...

13 Jan

JTA For 250 years, American Jews have answered prejudice with defiance 13 Jan

For over 250 years, American Jews have met antisemitism with resolute defiance, simultaneously asserting their Jewish identity and their American patriotism....

13 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy The path forward for securing Jewish communities 13 Jan

In the wake of rising antisemitism and recent attacks, Jewish federations are increasingly prioritizing security as a fundamental aspect of communal Jewish l...

13 Jan

Forward Synagogue arson suspect posted antisemitic cartoon on day of the attack 13 Jan

Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Mississippi, is charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Jack...

13 Jan

JTA Man charged with setting fire to Mississippi synagogue targeted it due to its ‘Jewish ties,’ FBI says 12 Jan

A man named Stephen Spencer Pittman has been charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Missis...

12 Jan

JTA Fundraiser for ICE agent who killed Renee Good includes antisemitic attack on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey 12 Jan

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a controversial fundraiser has emerged, drawing attention ...

12 Jan

Forward Trump says Republicans 'don't like' antisemites. Don't trust him 12 Jan

Sruli Fruchter critiques President Donald Trump's claims of opposing antisemitism within the Republican Party, highlighting how this narrative falters agains...

12 Jan

Forward Mississippi fire suspect called the temple a 'synagogue of Satan' 12 Jan

The historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, was set ablaze in a suspected antisemitic hate crime. Stephen Spencer Pittman, the alleged ars...

12 Jan

JTA Mamdani’s campaign strategist wants him to back Micah Lasher in UWS congressional race: Report 12 Jan

Council member Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for his delayed response to pro-Palestinian protesters who chanted in support of Hamas outside a Queens synagog...

12 Jan

JTA As we mark shloshim for Bondi Beach, we also ask: Can Australia’s multicultural project survive? 12 Jan

Marked by collective mourning, the shloshim for the Bondi Beach massacre highlights the fragility of Australia’s once-celebrated multiculturalism, which face...

12 Jan

Forward For southern Jews, the Mississippi synagogue firebombing rekindles memories of exile and endurance 12 Jan

A recent firebombing of Beth Israel Congregation, Mississippi’s oldest synagogue, rekindles memories of historical attacks and evokes feelings of solidarity ...

12 Jan

Living Lchaim He DESTROYS the “Israel Controls America” Lie in 5 Minutes | Shabbos Kestenbaum Debate 12 Jan

Shabbos Kestenbaum, in a succinct five-minute debate clip, effectively counters the anti-Semitic conspiracy theory that Israel controls America. By presentin...

12 Jan

JTA Trump comments directly on antisemites in the Republican party: ‘I think we don’t like them’ 12 Jan

In a recent interview with The New York Times, former President Donald Trump addressed the issue of antisemitism within the Republican Party, asserting that ...

12 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy From Soviet shadows to American sunlight: An antisemitism cycle we’ve seen before 12 Jan

Gennady Favel explores the cyclical nature of antisemitism by reflecting on Jewish experiences in the Soviet Union and drawing parallels with rising antisemi...

12 Jan

JTA Mamdani, AOC denounce pro-Hamas chants outside Queens synagogue, with mayor using ‘terrorist’ label for first time 12 Jan

Progressive New York City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have condemned a recent protest where pro-Palestinian ...

12 Jan

Future of Jewish London's University for Islamists 12 Jan

Nicole Lampert critiques University College London (UCL) for becoming a hotbed of extremism and antisemitism, particularly after the October 7th Hamas-led at...

12 Jan

Future of Jewish No Jews, No News 11 Jan

The article by Joshua Hoffman criticizes the selective outrage of Western humanitarians and media outlets, noting their silence on Iran's brutal suppression ...

11 Jan

Forward Mamdani denounces Hamas chants, but his delay draws scrutiny 11 Jan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny for his delayed response to a protest featuring pro-Hamas chants outside a Queens synagogue. His initial...

11 Jan

JTA Mississippi synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 is heavily damaged in arson 11 Jan

Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, was deliberately set on fire in what authorities are investigating as a potential hate ...

11 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah The United States, Israel, and Christian Nationalism 11 Jan

Jonathan Rosenblum's latest column in Mishpacha magazine critically analyzes the rise of Christian nationalism and its dangerous interplay with neo-antisemit...

11 Jan

Forward Fire at Mississippi’s largest synagogue under federal investigation after arrest 11 Jan

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, the state's largest synagogue, suffered significant damage from a suspected arson attack that is currently ...

11 Jan

Forward An arsonist torched a Mississippi synagogue. It feels hauntingly familiar. 11 Jan

A recent arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, which destroyed much of the historic synagogue, echoes a long and painful history ...

11 Jan

Future of Jewish 'Anti-Zionism' is not what it says it is. 10 Jan

The essay by Lucy Tabrizi argues that anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism that targets the existence of the Jewish state rather than merely opposing its a...

10 Jan

Future of Jewish Jews are the first targets. Christians are next. 9 Jan

Eric Buesing's essay delves into the historical and strategic evolution of an Arabic proverb as a blueprint for religious persecution against Jews and Christ...

9 Jan

Forward These are the right-wing extremists we're watching out for in 2026 9 Jan

In 2026, the normalization of far-right extremism marks a significant shift in American culture and politics, fueled by influential online figures like Nick ...

9 Jan

Hadassah Hadassah Strengthens Its Voice at the United Nations 9 Jan

Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, has been actively challenging anti-Israel biases at the United Nations following the Hamas terror atta...

9 Jan

JTA Hochul condemns protesters at Queens synagogue; Mamdani yet to respond 9 Jan

Governor Kathy Hochul has condemned a protest outside a Queens synagogue where demonstrators voiced support for Hamas, labeling it as a dangerous rhetoric wi...

9 Jan

Future of Jewish It's time for Jewish orgs to put up or shut up. 9 Jan

Benjamin Kerstein criticizes the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), urging it to return to its roots as a dedicated Jewish civil rights organization. He argues th...

9 Jan

Forward The ICE shooting in Minneapolis shattered my Holocaust survivor father's American dream 9 Jan

Beth Gendler shares a poignant reflection on how the ICE-related shooting of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis echoes the traumas of her Holocaust survivor fat...

9 Jan

Forward What does Marjorie Taylor Greene's break with Trump mean for Jews? Nothing good 8 Jan

Marjorie Taylor Greene's split from Donald Trump is not a sign of her moderation, but rather an alarming shift in far-right politics that could have serious ...

8 Jan

Forward Cooper Union settles antisemitism case with 10 Jewish students who were barricaded in library after Oct. 7 8 Jan

Cooper Union in New York City has settled a Title VI antisemitic discrimination case, providing restitution to ten Jewish students who were barricaded in the...

8 Jan

Forward Following pressure from Jewish leaders, Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces inquiry into Bondi attack 8 Jan

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Royal Commission inquiry into last month's antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi B...

8 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah The Trouble With Vance 8 Jan

The article discusses Tucker Carlson's continued antisemitism and his platforming of figures like Holocaust revisionist Ian Carroll. However, the focus shift...

8 Jan

JTA It’s official: Julie Menin, who has raised concerns with Mamdani, elected first Jewish NYC Council speaker 8 Jan

Julie Menin has been unanimously elected as the first Jewish Speaker of the New York City Council, marking a significant presence in a city with diverse lead...

8 Jan

18forty Why Hatred Follows the Jewish People—and What It Means 8 Jan

Exploring the persistent presence of antisemitism through the lens of Jewish history and theology, Shmuel Phillips articulates how this phenomenon aligns wit...

8 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy From Bondi Beach to the next crisis: Why the first hour matters 8 Jan

The article highlights the swift and coordinated response of the Jewish Agency for Israel following a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah, em...

8 Jan