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.

Antisemitism in US healthcare most prevalent in academic medical centers, study finds

Antisemitism is on the rise in the American healthcare sector, with academic medical centers emerging as the primary setting for such discrimination.

Jewish jeweler attacked, fingers severed in machete attack in Djerba, Tunisia

The incident took place on the eve of Lag Baomer, which is also the date of the annual pilgrimage to El Ghriba Synagogue on the Island.

Senior DOJ leaders meet with Orthodox Union to discuss efforts to combat antisemitism

Assistant A-G for civil rights Harmeet Dhillon assured the Orthodox leaders that the DOJ is using "all the tools available to us across the federal government."

Kanye West releases 'Heil Hitler' song featuring audio clip of Nazi leader's speech

The music video for Heil Hitler depicts a group of black men in formation singing 'Ni**a Heil Hitler' multiple times. The men are wearing animal skins and heads.

 President and founder of Shurat HaDin Nitzana Darshan-Leitner.

Israeli NGO demands Smithsonian cancel 'Anti-Israel' exhibit in D.C.

Shurat HaDin urges White House to remove Cooper Hewitt's Patterns of Life, calling it biased, pro-Hamas, and inciting hatred after October 7 attacks.

08/05/2025

Can't speak Hebrew on campus: Jewish Students reveal shocking antisemitism at UK universities

"No consequences, no investigation, no statement, no disciplinary process, just silence," said a Jewish student.

'Hate has no place': Oklahoma signs IHRA definition of antisemitism into state law

“We can’t combat what we can’t define. This framework is going to help us understand what is and isn’t antisemitism.”

US charges NYC resident with three counts of anti-Jewish hate crimes

After law enforcement authorities searched Bazrouk’s phone, text messages revealed his support for Hamas and his antisemitic bias.

Student who posted sign reading ‘F— the Jews’ doubles down on antisemitic podcast

“Dave Portnoy, and the greater Jewish community are making themselves out to be some kind of victims… but I am the real victim," claimed Mo Khan.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
08/05/2025

Montana Tucker meets with Emily Damari, Roni Gonen in Israel solidarity visit

"Montana witnessed first-hand what Jewish resilience against unspeakable cruelty looks like and how the Jewish spirit was not broken even in the most difficult circumstances," said the CEO of CAM.

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