Tag: Antisemitic Incidents

New York's district attorneys, along with the attorney general and county prosecutors, have collectively pledged to prosecute hate crimes fully in response to the concerning rise in antisemitic incidents in the state, particularly following the recent Hamas terror attacks and Israeli military actions.
The ADL's Antisemitism Audit, which tracks antisemitic incidents in the US, has come under scrutiny for its methodology.
David Lourie, the head of Collegiate School in Manhattan, has resigned amid criticism of the school's response to antisemitism issues, particularly during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Anti-Israel activists targeted the Nova music festival exhibition in Lower Manhattan for protest, led by the group Within Our Lifetime.
In May, the NYPD recorded 55 antisemitic incidents, the highest since November, with a notable increase from the previous year.
Jewish teens in Howard County, Maryland are engaging in a Student to Student program to combat antisemitism in schools.
A man was arrested and charged with hate crimes after he aimed his car at Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn, with witnesses reporting that antisemitic slurs were shouted during the attack.
Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack has announced her retirement, becoming the third Ivy League leader to step down recently amid debates on antisemitism and protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The House Republicans are expanding their antisemitism hearings to include public schools, with a focus on New York City's school system led by Chancellor David Banks.
The House passed the GOP-led Antisemitism Awareness Act with bipartisan support but faced opposition from top Democrats including Rep. Jerry Nadler over concerns that it could curb free speech on campuses.
Massachusetts lawmakers postponed their annual budget debate to accommodate Passover observance, a schedule change prompted by Jewish representatives concerned about the conflict with the holiday.
In a time marked by rising antisemitism and global turmoil, Jewish comedian Deli Segal's one-woman show "Pickle" at Soho Theatre offers a comedic celebration of Jewish culture and joy as a form of resistance.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams reaffirmed his strong support for Israel during a roundtable discussion with Jewish media outlets, standing by his stance amid growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Antisemitic incidents in New York City saw a significant rise in March with 43 reported cases, doubling from February's 17 incidents and marking the highest for the year.
A recent survey conducted by Hillel International revealed that the majority of Jewish parents of high school juniors and seniors have altered their children's college choices following the October 7 attack on Israel.
In Teaneck, New Jersey, a predominantly Jewish community faced a pro-Palestinian protest targeting a fundraiser for the Israeli nonprofit ZAKA, known for dignifying the deceased in terror attacks.
New York Republican lawmakers are advocating for measures to combat antisemitism by proposing increased funding for security and educational programs, enhancing hate crimes legislation, and implementing stricter laws to address antisemitic incidents.
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A Chabad house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was damaged in an apparent arson attack, leading to the arrest of a 50-year-old man, Scott Hannaford.
A recent Oscars ad by Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism dramatizes a synagogue bomb threat based on a real incident in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is facing criticism for honoring Jared Kushner at its annual conference, seen as a sign of acceptance towards former President Donald Trump and a departure from its history of fighting anti-Jewish hatred.
At the Berlinale film festival in Berlin, an Israeli and a Palestinian, Shai Hoffman and Ahmad Dakhnous, collaborated to create a Tiny House as a safe space for discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict amid tensions and protests during the festival.
The Union of Jewish Students conducts antisemitism awareness training sessions for universities, educating staff and students about historical antisemitism, the IHRA definition of antisemitism, and examples of antisemitic incidents on campus.
Tsion Cafe, a popular Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant in Harlem, has recently become certified kosher and fully vegan.