Antisemitism
Antisemitism is defined as hostility and prejudice toward Jews as well as taking discriminatory action towards Jewish people. Some consider antisemitism to be a form of racism.
The word antisemitism finds its roots in the German word antisemitisch, first used in 1860 by Austrian Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider, in his work regarding false ideas of "Semitic races" in comparison to "Aryan races." However, the discriminatory ideas and actions towards Jews have existed since long before the term was coined.
Early incidents of antisemitism and anti-Jewish persecution include the Edict of Expulsion from England in 1290, the persecution of Jews across Europe during the Black Death from 2348 - 1351, and the Spanish Inquisition and expulsion from Spain in 1492.
The 20th century saw both the Holocaust, the genocide of European Jews, and the expulsion of Jews from countries across the Middle East, leading to the displacement of approximately 850,000 Mizrahi Jews.
In recent years both Europe and the US have seen a steady increase in antisemitic incidents, and 90% of Jews in the European Union have said that they feel this is a serious problem.
Jewish teacher files human rights complaint over antisemitism at Canadian school
The complaint outlines a pattern of anti-Jewish hostility int the workplace, along with the school's alleged failure to protect Allen from discrimination and retaliatory treatment.
Jewish Caucus calls for Pentagon accountability over Kingsley Wilson's antisemitic remarks
'Communist Lunatic': Trump bashes Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral primary win
Ireland becomes first European country to introduce ban on trade, imports from Israeli settlements
Almost half of young Americans support Hamas over Israel, Harvard poll reveals
A Knesset report found that while overall support for Israel remained high at 75%, more young people remained split on support for Israel.
Sweden Democrats apologize for past Nazi links, antisemitism as election nears
"That there have been clear expressions of antisemitism and support for National Socialist ideas in my party's history, I think, is disgusting and reprehensible," said Mattias Karlsson.
Chikli: British Jews should leave UK if Labour remains in power - report
Amichai Chikli referred to the UK's current government as one of the most hostile towards Israel that we have ever known, the Daily Mail wrote.
'Netanyahu's declaration of war': Mamdani fails to mention Hamas in Oct 7 statement
Mamdani claimed that “the path toward a just and lasting peace can only begin by ending the occupation and dismantling apartheid.”
Jewish and Muslim institutions heighten security amid Israel-Iran war
Following warnings from the Department of Homeland Security, local religious leaders in Maryland are ramping up safety measures, focusing on preventing attacks on Jewish and Muslim communities.
Zohran Mamdani shocks Andrew Cuomo in NYC Democratic mayoral primary centered on Jewish issues
Mamdani, is an outspoken critic of Israel who has long supported the movement to boycott it. He condemned Israel after the attacks of Oct. 7; and has defended the phrase “globalize the intifada."
'First time a declared BDS supporter occupies City Hall,’ Arab media on NYC mayoral race
Al Jazeera Arabic called the 33-year-old state assemblyman “the first Muslim candidate to capture a city-wide primary in America’s largest Jewish population centre."
Israel Paves a Path, the Diaspora Should Follow
With Israel leading the fight against terror, Diaspora Jews must move from dependency to determination.
Flames in Boulder, fire in Iran: What will it take to confront antisemitism? - opinion
From Pueblo's peaceful march to Boulder’s flames, our time in Colorado has revealed the urgency of this moment.
Maryland man arrested for threats to Philadelphia Jewish museum
Clift A. Seferlis was arrested on June 17 and charged with mailing threatening communications, one of which made reference to “Kristallnacht,” a Nazi pogrom carried out in 1938.
Ban on far-right antisemitic, anti-Israel German magazine lifted by federal court
In 2020, Germany’s federal intelligence agency launched a probe into the magazine Compact due to allegations that it disseminated xenophobia and conspiracy theories.
