racism

Jewish death row inmate granted new trial following judge's antisemitic statements

The judge who sentenced Randy Halprin to death reportedly referred to him as "the Jew," "Randy the Jew," and "the Jew Halprin."

Antisemites should be deported from Sweden, refused citizenship, says MEP

 Alice Teodorescu Måwe argued for a similar policy to Germany's Saxony-Anhalt, where citizens must recognize Israel to obtain citizenship.

Justice Ministry spearheads anti-racism program with Beitar Jerusalem FC Youth Team

The youth players met with Ismaila Soro and Zohar Zasno, players from the senior team, to discuss how racism impacts the club.

Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle to the dismay of some

What makes this backlash different is that it’s coming from another far-right figure who has herself been accused of hate speech: Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
14/09/2024

From Lindbergh to Trump: The echoes of isolationism and authoritarian admiration

Uncover how Trump’s isolationism mirrors 1930s xenophobia and admiration for authoritarianism, echoing the past while dismissing global responsibilities.

Away from despair and toward hope: A conversation with Elie Wiesel’s student and friend

How can we interpret the apparent indestructibility of antisemitism?

By ESTHER POSNER
24/07/2024

Man allegedly attempts kidnapping of Jewish children in London

In London, a Jewish father thwarted an alleged kidnapping attempt on his children near Lubavitch House during Shavuot. Stamford Hill Shomrim seeks witnesses to assist police.

American culture war: The issues that divide Trump, Biden supporters in US

Both Biden and Trump supporters agree it is crucial for law enforcement to keep communities safe, to treat people equally regardless of race or ethnic group, and on discussing mental health issues.

Donald Sterling

Hulu’s ‘Clipped’ dramatizes real story of Jewish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s downfall

FX's "Clipped" miniseries revisits Donald Sterling's Clippers saga. Sterling's racism, bans, and controversies unfold in this adaptation of "The Sterling Affairs" podcast.

By JTA/JACOB GARVIS
05/06/2024
Hooded man holds flaming Molotov cocktail

Haifa court sentences trio who attacked Arab man at Olga beach to four years in prison

The three young men who live nearby at the time planned to throw Molotov cocktails at Arab citizens who were on the beach.

By YOAV ETIEL
25/05/2024
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