Antisemitism

Antisemitism

‘I set a synagogue on fire’: Texas man sentenced in arson case

Franklin Sechriest, a 19-year-old man living in Texas was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $470,000 in restitution to the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue, according.

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Nearly half of British Jews considering leaving amid antisemitism surge

Nearly half of British Jews are contemplating leaving the UK, driven by a significant rise in antisemitic incidents, according to a new survey published earlier this week. This comes.

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Antisemitic incidents have surged 320% in Germany since Oct. 7

Germany has seen antisemitic incidents surge 320% since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal agency’s report released on Tuesday. The Federal Association of Departments for.

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Readers shared antisemitism they’ve experienced, and it is horrifying

Antisemitism has seen a steep climb in recent years, only exacerbated by Israel’s operation in Gaza that responded to the October 7 massacre. That being said, antisemitism has unfortunaty.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters brandish swastikas at Christmas tree lighting

At least two protesters brandished signs with swastikas at an anti-Israel protest targeting the annual Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday night. One demonstrator held a.

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London council cancels Hanukkah celebrations due to Israel-Hamas war

Havering Council, a municipality located in East London, announced today that the annual Hanukkah installation would not be taking place this year due to “conflict in the Middle East.”.

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Oakland City Council rejects bid to denounce Hamas

(J. Jewish News of Northern California via JTA) — The City Council in Oakland, California, unanimously passed a resolution on Monday night calling for a permanent ceasefire in the.

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Officials defend students who targeted pro-Israel teacher in New York

Students and city officials are pushing back against accusations of antisemitism at Hillcrest High School in Queens after a Jewish teacher was targeted in a protest. Footage of the.

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Germany’s domestic spy agency warns war in Gaza stoking antisemitism

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency warned on Wednesday that the war between Israel and Hamas is creating new alliances among the country’s anti-Semitic groups and raising the risk of attacks..

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Top US Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer warns against surge of antisemitism

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned on Wednesday against blaming Jewish Americans for the actions of Israel’s government, as antisemitism swelled in the US following the Israeli military response.

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