Washington, D.C., Washington DC, United States

We Jews know what hate looks like. So why is it so hard to name when it comes for us?

Iola Kostrzewski in JTA · 4 Jun 2025

Iola Kostrzewski's powerful piece highlights how the Jewish community often struggles to clearly label antisemitic acts, contrasting the more straightforward identification of racism in other contexts.

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'Panic among U.S. Jews was already at fever pitch. Now it's a five-alarm fire'

Haaretz Weekly · 4 Jun 2025

American Jewish communities are confronting heightened security concerns following recent attacks in the US, perceived as blatantly antisemitic.

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The Intifada Is Here in America

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Jun 2025

Amid a surge of violent antisemitism in the U.S., linked to radical Islamists and the radical left, the podcast discusses the recent firebombing of Jews in Colorado and the political and cultural climate that fosters such actions.

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‘Free Palestine’ Terrorism. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 2 Jun 2025

The article discusses a spate of violent antisemitic incidents in the U.S., beginning with a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish marchers in Boulder, Colorado, protesting the prolonged detention of hostages by Hamas.

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Several hospitalized with burns after man attacks pro-Israel gathering in Colorado

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 1 Jun 2025

Several people were hospitalized with burns following a violent attack at a pro-Israel gathering in Boulder, Colorado, which is being investigated as a terror incident by the FBI.

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From Washington, DC, to Washington State

The Cholent in The Cholent · 30 May 2025

A recent op-ed addresses the persistent issue of antisemitism rooted in political discourse, highlighted by a tragic event where a young Jewish couple was killed in Washington, D.C. The article argues that acts of violence against Jews often get downplayed or contextualized within current geopolitical tensions, which inadvertently shifts blame onto the victims.

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Israel doesn’t need a better image. It needs to win.

Yonatan Daon in Future of Jewish · 30 May 2025

Yonatan Daon critiques Israel's focus on Hasbara, or public diplomacy, arguing that Israel's real challenge lies in asserting clear moral and military positions rather than simply working to improve its global image.

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Take it from us, antisemitism envoys for Trump and Biden: The fight against Jew-hatred must not be politicized

JTA · 30 May 2025

In the aftermath of a tragic antisemitic hate crime near the White House, the authors, who served as antisemitism envoys under both Trump and Biden, emphasize the urgent need for a non-partisan approach to combat Jew-hatred.

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Elise Stefanik says Harvard pro-Palestinian activist should lose federally-funded scholarship

Grace Gilson in Forward · 30 May 2025

Rep. Elise Stefanik criticizes the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation and urges it to revoke a scholarship granted to Harvard student Eva Frazier.

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On the northwest side of Chicago, my old Jewish neighborhood may soon live on in infamy

Ron Grossman in Forward · 30 May 2025

Ron Grossman reflects on his upbringing in Albany Park, Chicago, a neighborhood with a rich Jewish past now marked by diverse ethnicities and changing identities.

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'Keep showing up': Capital Jewish Museum reopens week after deadly shooting

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 29 May 2025

Following a tragic shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that resulted in the deaths of two Israeli diplomats, the museum reopened with a ceremony attended by Mayor Muriel Bowser and other officials.

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A Chicago cinema canceled a pro-Israel movie screening, relented — then canceled again

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 May 2025

A planned screening of the documentary "Bring The Family Home" about campus antisemitism was canceled twice by the Facets Film Forum in Chicago, sparking controversy over free speech and accusations of antisemitism.

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How a controversial definition of antisemitism is making its way into state laws — from banning masks to training cops

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 28 May 2025

The adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism is causing significant shifts in state laws across the U.S., affecting educational institutions, protestors, and curriculum content.

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Antisemitism must be studied as a serious mental illness.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 May 2025

Joshua Hoffman argues that antisemitism should be classified as a mental illness due to its irrational and enduring nature.

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'It’s crazy for American Jews to need metal detectors, armed guards and SWAT teams to feel safe'

Haaretz Weekly · 27 May 2025

Ted Deutch discusses the recent tragic shooting of two individuals outside an American Jewish Committee event, emphasizing the need for global leaders to stand firm against antisemitism.

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When 'Never Again' becomes a slogan, Jews forget what it really means.

David Mandel in Future of Jewish · 25 May 2025

David Mandel argues that the slogan "Never Again" has become a comforting mantra for Jews, masking the persistent threat of antisemitism.

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What Hitler saw in Évian, Hamas sees in Paris.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish · 24 May 2025

Bob Goldberg's essay draws a parallel between historical global indifference to the plight of Jews during WWII and modern diplomatic efforts to undermine Israel's sovereignty.

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The Jews have a woefully weak position on antisemitism.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 24 May 2025

Joshua Hoffman critiques the Jewish community's response to antisemitism, arguing it is too focused on dialogue and understanding rather than assertive self-defense.

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After the DC Shooting

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 23 May 2025

Arielle Angel leads a discussion on the DC shooting of two Israeli embassy aides, delving into whether it was an antisemitic act or primarily political violence.

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After gunfire in the West Bank, Carney is demanding answers from Israel. What comes next?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 May 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney's administration has taken a critical stance towards Israel's recent actions in the West Bank and Gaza, leading to increased diplomatic tensions.

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Western leaders are getting Jews killed.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 23 May 2025

Nachum Kaplan argues that Western leaders are exacerbating antisemitism and endangering Jewish lives by adopting policies based on Hamas's deceptive narratives.

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Israel's Gaza Offensive Amid Global Pressure

Israel Policy Pod · 23 May 2025

Israel's renewed offensive in Gaza has sparked significant international backlash, with countries like the UK, France, and Germany threatening actions and demanding humanitarian aid be allowed.

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Capital Jewish Museum attacker shot victims in the back, authorities say as he is charged with murder

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 May 2025

A tragic shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., led to the death of two Israeli embassy employees, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

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On the Preciousness of Life

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 22 May 2025

Peter Beinart reflects on the murder of Israeli embassy officials Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, emphasizing the preciousness of all human life.

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An Open Letter to the Capital Jewish Museum Murderer

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 May 2025

Joshua Hoffman's open letter addresses the suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers at the Capital Jewish Museum.

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