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.

Israel must lead the Jewish community in its fight against global antisemitism

As the homeland and protector of the Jewish people, Israel must take this proactive measure to combat the rising tide of hatred and prejudice.

A call to collective action: Confronting antisemitism in Chile

It is imperative that we, as a society, stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and unequivocally condemn antisemitism in all its forms.

By MARINA ROSENBERG
13/05/2024

Why a Jewish leader connects the left-wing campus protests to right-wing attacks on democracy

The Israel-Hamas war has led to a surge in antisemitism, with Jews and non-Jews contemplating on what it means to be an ally.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
12/05/2024

What anti-Israel feeling? Europe's public vote shines for Eden Golan at Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Saturday night, likewise attracted such negative attention over Israel’s participation.

US K-12 schools saw 690% rise in antisemitism three months after October 7

Sixty-five percent of the incidents involved bullying and vandalism by students, and the remaining incidents involved anti-Israel class materials, statements or discrimination.

An open letter to American colleges in the face of antisemitism

In your overarching quest to admit diverse classes, you have instead enrolled in a homogenous army devoid of independent thought and a moral compass.

By LISA GOODWIN
12/05/2024

'With Many Miracles': Israel Cappell’s miraculous story of survival

Israel Cappell details his remarkable survival in Nazi-occupied Europe.

Semites (and antisemites) in Cambridge and Boston

Despite the recent pro-Palestinian encampments, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts hosts the Judaica gallery, where you can pick up a guide to exhibited Judaica, making for a fun treasure hunt.

By LAURI DONAHUE
12/05/2024

Untold valor: Jewish resistance during the Holocaust revealed in new documentary

Paula Apsell’s new film tells the stories of  Jews who fought back in the Shoah.

11/05/2024

Meet the Oleh rabbi making a difference for families in Tel Aviv

The London-born Rabbi Joe Wolfson has a reputation for quickly becoming an active and important force in whichever city in the world he chooses to call home.

By HOWARD BLAS
11/05/2024
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