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Uh, was Taylor Swift wearing tefillin at the VMAs?

Talya Zax in Forward · 12 Sep

Taylor Swift's appearance at the 2024 VMAs sparked playful speculation due to her fashion choice of criss-crossing black straps resembling tefillin.

0 Antisemitism Politics

When Jew Hate Doesn’t Count

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press · 10 Jun

The text discusses how certain instances of hatred and threats towards Jews are downplayed or excused based on who is making these threats.

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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of January 16, 2023

Moment in Moment · 30 Nov 2023

In this Antisemitism Monitor, several incidents of antisemitism are highlighted from different parts of the world.

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Our parents shunned Volkswagen and Mercedes — is it time for Jews to give up their Teslas?

ALanger in Forward · 7 Aug 2023

The author reflects on the dilemma of owning a Tesla in light of Elon Musk's problematic statements condoning and embracing antisemitism.

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How to Get Excommunicated in 2023

Katherine Dee in Tablet · 30 Jun 2023

A college student and devout Lutheran, Ryan Turnipseed, faced the possibility of excommunication by his church after criticizing the church's new edition of Luthers Large Catechism on Twitter.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The antisemitic conspiracy behind the anti-porn movement

Forward · 23 Sep 2021

The article explores the complex interplay between antisemitism and the anti-porn movement, highlighting how certain alt-right and evangelical groups perpetuate the conspiracy theory of Jews controlling the pornography industry.

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No, White Supremacist Richard Spencer Didn’t Seriously Endorse Joe Biden

Yair Rosenberg in Tablet · 25 Aug 2020

Alt-right figure Richard Spencer, known for his white supremacist views, recently tweeted in support of Joe Biden, leading to some confusion and even endorsement from both pro-Trump and anti-Biden groups.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Richard Spencer: ‘Charlottesville Wouldn’t Have Occurred Without Trump’

Forward · 15 May 2019

Richard Spencer, a prominent figure in the alt-right movement, asserted in an interview with The Atlantic that President Donald Trump was integral to the 2017 Charlottesville rally, which resulted in violence and tragically claimed the life of Heather Heyer.

0 Antisemitism History

Digital Anti-Semitism: From Irony to Ideology

Gavriel D. Rosenfeld in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

The text discusses the rise of digital anti-Semitism, focusing on the evolution from ironic online memes to dangerous ideologies that fuel acts of violence like the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting by Robert Bowers.

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What Is Atomwaffen Division, The Nazi Group Tied To The Murder Of Blaze Bernstein?

Forward · 2 Feb 2018

Atomwaffen Division, the neo-Nazi group to which Samuel Lincoln Woodward, charged with the murder of Jewish student Blaze Bernstein, belonged, stands out as one of the most violently inclined neo-Nazi organizations in the U.S. Founded in 2015 and drawing members from the alt-right movement, AWD advocates for an all-out race war and openly promotes violence against minorities.

0 Antisemitism Literature

Alt-Right Publication Accuses Jews of Attempting to Indoctrinate America’s Young Via Subversive Children’s Books

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 2 Feb 2018

An alt-right publication, The Unz Review, accused Jews of trying to indoctrinate American children through subversive children's books, referencing the disproportionate number of Jewish authors on the American Library Association's list of banned/challenged books.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Who Is White Nationalist Leader Richard Spencer?

Forward · 19 Oct 2017

Richard Spencer is a prominent figure in white nationalist circles, known for promoting a white ethno-state in the United States.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why Is This Jewish Politician First In Line For Money From ‘Alt-Right’ Conspiracy Theorists?

Forward · 16 Oct 2017

Josh Mandel, a U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio, has accepted the first endorsement from a new Super PAC called #REV18 created by alt-right conspiracy theorists Mike Cernovich and Jack Posobiec, signaling an alliance between a Jewish politician and the alt-right.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Laura Loomer Gets Nose Job — From Far Right’s Favorite Plastic Surgeon

Forward · 24 Jul 2017

Laura Loomer, a Jewish far-right figure, is undergoing a nose job with Dr. Joseph Pober, who is branding himself as a plastic surgeon of choice for alt-right and Trump supporter circles.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Exclusive: Senior Trump Aide Forged Key Ties To Anti-Semitic Groups In Hungary

Lili Bayer in Forward · 24 Feb 2017

The article investigates Sebastian Gorka, a senior aide in Donald Trump's administration, and his controversial past ties to anti-Semitic and far-right groups in Hungary.

0 Politics Leadership

Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon Wrote Trump’s Inaugural Speech

Forward · 21 Jan 2017

Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon, two prominent figures known for their hard-right views, co-wrote President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech, which emphasized nationalistic themes like "America First."

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump’s ‘America First’ Leaves Jewish Groups Hesitant

Forward · 21 Jan 2017

Many Jewish groups remain hesitant after President Trump emphasized "America First" in his inaugural speech, a phrase historically associated with anti-Semitism and U.S. isolationism during WWII.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What They Talk About When They Talk About Golems

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jan 2017

The text discusses the concept of golems in Jewish folklore and how it has been used in modern contexts.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Hitler’s Babies

Alana Newhouse in Tablet · 23 Nov 2016

The text discusses the mainstreaming of anti-Semitism in America coming from both the political right and left, with examples ranging from online harassment to public statements from various figures.

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Donald Trump Refuses To Condemn White Supremacist Event With Nazi Salutes

Forward · 22 Nov 2016

Donald Trump's transition team avoided directly condemning a white supremacist conference where his victory was celebrated, stating broadly that Trump opposes racism.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

The Steve Bannon ‘JAP’ Remark That Wasn’t

Forward · 18 Nov 2016

The article discusses how a writer, Joshua Seidel, misquoted Steve Bannon regarding his alleged views on Jewish women.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Steve Bannon’s Heart Doesn’t Matter. His Actions Do.

Bari Weiss in Tablet · 18 Nov 2016

The article investigates whether Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump's former chief strategist, is really an anti-Semite, citing various instances that question his stance on Jews.

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