Tag: Antisemitic Attacks

Tablet Paris discusses the resilience and pride of French Jews in the face of challenges, contrasting it with the current schism within American Jewry post-Oct.
Amid concerns about rising antisemitism in America, a Jewish pundit in Mishpacha Magazine suggests that while the acceptance of Jews in the country may be declining, the comparison to 1938 Germany is exaggerated.
The recent antisemitic arson attack at a synagogue in Rouen, France, carried out by an Algerian citizen, has reignited concerns about rising antisemitism in the country.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in the past year, more than doubling from the previous year with a total of 8,873 incidents in 2023 compared to 3,697 in 2022.
The letters to the editor cover various topics.
The text discusses the historical connection between Jews and America through the "Jewish Contract with America," highlighting key aspects such as the absence of state-sponsored antisemitism, acceptance of Judaism alongside other religions, freedom from religious tests for public office, strong US-Israel relationship, and the ability for Jews to actively engage in public life.
Several major U.S. Jewish organizations are expressing concern over the $30.5 million cut in federal security grants, originally funded at $305 million, which has been allocated to safeguard nonprofit institutions against hate and violence through the Department of Homeland Security.
In this personal narrative, Moishele Alfonso reflects on his experience of wearing a yarmulke in public amidst rising antisemitism.
A man in New Jersey has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes for a series of violent attacks against Orthodox Jews in the Lakewood area.
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.
The recent attack by Hamas on Israel, resulting in a death toll of 700 soldiers and civilians, has led some to describe it as the bloodiest day for Jews since the Holocaust.
A new user-created map in the popular online game Fortnite has turned the combat-oriented game into a virtual Holocaust museum.
The Trump campaign recently sent out a fundraising email portraying Jewish billionaire George Soros as a puppet master controlling President Joe Biden, using imagery reminiscent of antisemitic stereotypes.
The Philos Project, a pro-Israel Christian group, has launched the Philos Action League (PAL), a network of volunteers who show up to support Jewish communities whenever and wherever antisemitic attacks occur.
This article reflects on Theodor Herzl's essay "The Menorah," in which he uses the story of Hanukkah to explore the reclaiming of Jewish identity in the face of anti-Semitism.
New York City's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) is working to combat the alarming rise in antisemitic attacks in the city.
The author, Tyler Samuels, discusses the debate around increased security measures and armed guards at synagogues in the wake of antisemitic attacks.
The author discusses the issue of synagogue security and its potential impact on vulnerable populations.
On episode 288 of the Unorthodox podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of Jews who are redefining the term "modern day heroes".
Tablet journalist Yair Rosenberg has launched a project called "Antisemitism, Explained," in response to the recent rise in attacks against Jews and Jewish institutions worldwide.
The New York City mayoral election should be of interest to all American Jews, as New York is a heavily Jewish city.
Annamie Paul, the newly elected leader of Canada's Green Party, is the first Jewish woman and the first Black person to lead a federal party in the country.
The latest episode of People of the Pod discusses the results of a new survey on antisemitism in France, conducted by AJC, revealing concerning trends.
On the podcast People of the Pod, experts Patrick Clawson and Tamara Cofman Wittes discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The podcast People of the Pod discusses the recent rise in antisemitic attacks targeting Orthodox Jews in New York, featuring insights from Jacob Kornbluh, a national politics reporter for Jewish Insider.