Blood Libel

0 History Politics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Oct

Historically, US presidents have had varied interactions with the Jewish community, often shaping outcomes for Jews both at home and abroad.

0 Communities Politics

The only rabbi in Springfield, Ohio, says local Haitian migrants lack ‘Western civilized values’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 19 Sep

Rabbi Cary Kozberg, the sole congregational rabbi in Springfield, Ohio, has sparked controversy with his comments on Haitian migrants, suggesting they clash with 'Western civilized values' and harm Springfield's character.

0 Antisemitism Politics

During debate, Trump raises a conspiracy about immigrants eating cats. Is it the new blood libel?

Mira Fox in Forward · 11 Sep

During a recent presidential debate, former President Donald Trump repeated a baseless and xenophobic conspiracy theory alleging that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio were stealing and eating pets.

0 Language Antisemitism

The Hebrew Root for Blood Libel, Comic Books and the Big Bang

Joseph Lowin in Hadassah · 31 Aug

The article explores the diverse meanings and historical contexts of the Hebrew root (ayin-lamed-lamed), which involves concepts of causality, action, and effect.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How Tropes About Jews Do the Grunt Work for Anti-Israel Activists

Pat Johnson in Future of Jewish · 2 Aug

The text discusses how common stereotypes and biases about Jews play a significant role in anti-Israel activism, often without individuals being consciously aware of them.

0 Antisemitism History

The 7 Essential Features of Anti-Judaism

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 5 Apr

In a series of discussions on anti-Judaism using various texts, the unique characteristics and historical roots of hatred towards Jews were explored.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel’s antisemitism envoy lambasts US Sen. Jeff Merkley for linking Easter and Israel criticism

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 1 Apr

Israel's antisemitism envoy and various Jewish and pro-Israel figures criticized U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley for linking Easter to his condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, accusing him of perpetuating a blood libel against Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Sen. Jeff Merkley invokes Easter to condemn ‘Netanyahu’s indiscriminate bombing of Gaza,’ drawing condemnation

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 Apr

Senator Jeff Merkley invoked Easter to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions in Gaza, calling for cutting arms shipments to Israel and increasing humanitarian aid.

0 Antisemitism Education

Interim UPenn president chastises lecturer over ‘reprehensible’ anti-Israel cartoons

Louis Keene in Forward · 7 Feb

University of Pennsylvania's interim president, Larry Jameson, criticized political cartoons by Dwayne Booth, an instructor at the school, for their reprehensible and anti-Semitic content.

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Anatomy of a Blood Libel

Clayton Fox in Tablet · 30 Oct 2023

The article discusses a false claim made by various news outlets that an Israeli air strike killed at least 500 people at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza.

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Elon Musk is the most dangerous antisemite in America

Nora Berman in Forward · 8 Jun 2023

The author argues that Elon Musk is the most dangerous antisemite in America due to his engagement with antisemitic rhetoric on social media.

0 Literature Antisemitism

A 'Harry Potter' reboot is coming — here are our unsolicited ideas for Jewish plotlines

PJ Grisar in Forward · 13 Apr 2023

In a light-hearted yet critical take on the Harry Potter universe in light of J.K. Rowling's controversies and Jewish sensitivity, the article suggests humorous Jewish plotlines for a potential Harry Potter reboot.

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American Blood Libel

Robert Rockaway in Tablet · 20 Sep 2021

In 1928, a 4-year-old girl named Barbara Griffiths went missing in Massena, New York, leading to the only blood libel accusation against Jews in American history.

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Blood Delusion

David Biale in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Jan 2021

In this article, the author discusses the history of blood libel accusations against Jews and its connection to current conspiracy theories, such as the QAnon movement.

0 Politics History

Ukrainian President Zelensky; Blood Libel in America

People of the Pod · 4 Oct 2019

Ukrainian President Zelensky is currently entangled in American politics due to his phone call with President Trump being a focal point of the ongoing impeachment inquiry.

0 History Antisemitism

Fateless: The Beilis Trial a Century Later

Steven J. Zipperstein in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Dec 2014

In the Fateless: The Beilis Trial a Century Later, the text discusses Mendel Beilis's notorious trial in 1913, accused of a blood libel murder in Tsarist Russia.

0 History Antisemitism

Menachem Beilis 'Blood Libel' Case Gets a New Hearing

Forward · 17 Feb 2014

The article discusses the Menachem Beilis "Blood Libel" case that took place in Tsarist Russia over 100 years ago, where Beilis, a Jewish man, was wrongly accused of murdering a 13-year-old Christian boy.

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