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Middle school teacher who showed photo of ‘cute’ baby Hitler under investigation in Connecticut

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 15 May

A middle school teacher in Connecticut was suspended for a lesson on the Holocaust that involved asking students to draw a swastika, list positive things about Hitler, and comment on a "cute" baby photo of him.

0 Antisemitism Communities

A swastika armband found at an Upper East Side tailor sparks fury

Julia Gergely in JTA · 7 May

A swastika armband found at Ignacios Tailor on the Upper East Side sparked outrage when it was discovered sewn onto a shirt.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Letters to the editor, 6 April 2024

, The JC in Jewish Chronicle · 4 Apr

The letters to the editor cover various topics, with one expressing concern about the power of chants like "From the River to the Sea" to shape perceptions and potentially evoke harmful historical parallels, urging vigilance in addressing antisemitism.

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What I told my children when our synagogue was graffitied with a swastika

Erin Beser in JTA · 1 Apr

Following the vandalism incident where a red swastika was painted on the banner of a suburban Philadelphia synagogue, the author recounts reassuring her young children about the meaning of the symbol, the history of antisemitism, and the complexities of Jewish identity.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Peace Is Written With a Swastika

Eduardo Halfon in Tablet · 6 Mar

The text reflects on experiences of antisemitism in Guatemala, highlighting a childhood encounter with a boy who called the author "Israel" in a derogatory manner, reminiscent of Nazi practices of assigning Jewish names.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Return of the Swastika

Alvin H. Rosenfeld in Tablet · 16 Jan

The article discusses the resurgence of swastikas and the increase in anti-Jewish hatred, particularly in the form of Israel-hatred.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Antisemitism Monitor | Week of August 14, 2023

Moment in Moment · 5 Dec 2023

This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents of antisemitism in different parts of the world.

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What’s Happened to Harvard?

Sapir · 1 Oct 2023

The author reflects on the tragic situation of a young Israeli trapped by Hamas, who sends a heartbreaking message to his family expressing love and sorrow.

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Fiction | Night of Broken Glass

Ilana Marcus in Moment · 10 Jul 2023

The story follows a narrator attending the funeral of his childhood friend Steven's father.

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It's not just Swastika Lake — the U.S. is full of sites named for swastikas

Gall Sigler in Forward · 22 Jun 2023

The trend of renaming locations named after the swastika, a potent symbol of the Nazis, has been growing in recent years.

0 Holidays Antisemitism

Hanukkah, Chrismukkah, Swastika

Bonjour Chai · 8 Dec 2022

Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki discusses the historical significance of the swastika as a symbol of peace and well-being, striving to reclaim its original meaning from its association with hate in the 20th century.

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Objects of War

Seth Higgins in Tablet · 28 May 2021

The author reflects on the significance of war memorabilia, particularly those with Nazi symbols, passed down through his family.

0 Antisemitism Education

California High School Team Gives Nazi Salute During Awards Ceremony

Forward · 20 Aug 2019

High school athletes in southern California's Pacifica High School in Garden Grove were reported to have given a Nazi salute and chanted a supportive song during an awards ceremony, with the incident captured on video and shared on social media.

0 Holocaust Politics

Einstein, Mandela, Hitler — Who Doesn’t Belong In A Children’s Coloring Book?

Forward · 6 Apr 2017

A children's coloring book in the Netherlands caused outrage as it featured a paint-by-letter drawing of Adolf Hitler making the Nazi salute.

0 Television/Film Culture

Rats, Tats, and Automobiles

Sara Ivry in Tablet · 10 Mar 2016

"Broad City" focuses on the intertwining lives of Abbi and Ilana as they navigate through a series of misadventures in New York City.

0 History Sports

Nazi-Era Jerseys on View in World Cup Exhibit

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 20 Jun 2014

An exhibit in Salvador, Brazil, showcasing vintage World Cup jerseys includes controversial items such as the swastika-adorned jersey of Germany's 1934 team and a Mussolini-era Italian jersey featuring symbols of fascism.

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