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.

Hims & Hers Health faces stock decline after CEO's comments on student protests

The anti-Israel statement came amid significant campus demonstrations, resulting in an 8% drop in the company’s stock price last Friday.

Radical activists trained US student groups on 'resistance'

Some students received training from activists in Samidoun, which has been considered a terrorist organization in Israel since 2021 and Germany since 2023.

Antisemitic Arabic posts on Holocaust overwhelmingly ignored by social media moderation

CyberWell found the phrase “Hitler was right” was used over 2600 times, with a potential reach of 1.8 million users, since the beginning of April 2024.

Jerusalem’s Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies opens doors to US college students

Students looking to avoid pro-Palestinian protests disrupting their college education will now be able to apply to the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.

Toronto police investigate arson of signs, one in front of synagogue

Toronto Police Service investigates suspected hate-motivated arsons targeting signs, including one at a synagogue, sparking outrage and calls for action against antisemitism.

A talk with activists from University of Victoria's protest encampment

Pro-Palestinian activists establish encampment at University of Victoria, demanding divestment from Israel, echoing similar movements and advocating for broader liberation causes.

Leaked Students for Justice in Palestine texts show support for massacres of Israelis

National Students for Justice in Palestine and American Muslims for Palestine are currently getting sued by nine American and Israeli survivors and victims of the Oct. 7 Massacre.

Kindertransport: Second generation digs up Holocaust baggage

It took awhile for Kindetransport survivors to gain recognition. But the emotional ripples from the event are still very much with us.

03/05/2024

‘It is better to have anti whatever out in the open’: Nick Fuentes to be reinstated on Musk's X

Musk’s free speech commitments remain inconsistent: The same day the said he would restore Fuentes, he proposed deporting people who remove the American flag and fly another in its place.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
03/05/2024

Campus protests: Back to the ’60s, but with a nasty twist

Those who think being anti-Israel today is the newest incarnation of being against the Vietnam War yesterday will pour into Chicago en masse. Expect it

03/05/2024
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