Antisemitism

Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.

Pro-Palestine bus driver removed Israeli passenger for commenting on pro-Palestine symbol

Manchester bus driver kicks Israeli passenger off the bus for commenting on the pro-Palestine symbol. Jewish Representative Council demands measures to be put in place.

By MAARIV
02/05/2024

Vancouver police arrest pro-Hamas woman who chanted ‘Long live October 7’

Police said that they had arrested the 45-year-old woman, and while Kates has been released, authorities are conducting a criminal investigation.

Bottle with flammable liquids thrown at Warsaw synagogue, Polish police reports

An unidentified individual threw a bottle with flammable liquids at a synagogue in Warsaw, sparking condemnation from Polish leaders; no injuries reported.

By REUTERS
01/05/2024

House Republicans to universities: 'Congress will not tolerate failure of duty to Jewish students'

Chairs of the Oversight; Judiciary; Science, Space and Technology; Education and Workforce and Ways and Means committees each spoke about how they will hold university leadership accountable. 

Israeli firm calls for free aid for US College Jews amid antisemitism surge

Israeli universities have offered Jewish students abroad to join their universities amid the high levels of antisemitism.

Reporter’s notebook: Progressive Jews at Columbia try to make it work

It is undeniable that the protest movement at Columbia has a major Jewish component. The encampment seder was not a ploy, nor was the Kabbalat Shabbat service an act.

30/04/2024

Qatar is oversaturating US Universities with funds, directly affecting the rise of antisemitism

Unveiling Qatar's substantial financial influence in American universities, promoting extremism, and leveraging its wealth, prompting calls for tighter regulations and oversight.

By WALLA!
30/04/2024

Columbia students seize building, smashing windows and lowering 'Intifada' banner

Amid the chaos on campus, several masked men in all black were reported entering John Jay residence hall via windows on 114th Street.

30/04/2024

'Fear of riots': Anti-Israel tensions rise in Malmo ahead of Eurovision

Four Jews living in Malmo, Sweden, reflect on the rise in antisemitic and anti-Israel tensions in the city, which have spiked since October 7, ahead of Eurovision.

By DUDI PATIMER
30/04/2024

Columbia begins suspending students who don't leave campus encampment

The administration said it was ‘disappointed’ it could not reach agreement with encampment organizers.

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