Twitter, Google Decline to be in State Department Event Countering Antisemitism
Facebook and TikTok, however, each sent a senior representative in the same week that Facebook also banned Holocaust denial on its platform.
Neo-Nazi Pleads Guilty to Plotting to Blow Up Colorado Synagogue
Under the terms of his plea agreement, Holzer cannot receive more than 20 years in prison for his crime.
Arab Arrested for Exercising on Mt. Olive Jewish Graves
"The suspect was arrested after several quick police inquiries which led to his identification."
Facebook Bans Posts Denying and Distorting the Holocaust
Responded the Simon Wiesenthal Center: “At a time when the Internet is awash with fake news and technological tools that enable governments and virtually anyone to manipulate information, we welcome Facebook’s change of policy to stand with historic fact and the 6 million Jews murdered by Nazi Germany during World War II.”
New Video Rebuts Smear that US-Israel Police Exchanges Lead to Death of American Blacks
The Investigative Project on Terrorism’s two-part film disproves the “anti-Semitic, intersectional” narrative about the Israel Police force, promoted by groups such as Jewish Voice for Peace.
School Board Votes to Reinstate Florida Principal Fired for Holocaust Denial
A state administrative judge ruled in August that William Latson should be rehired, though reassigned. Donald Fennoy, superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County, has recommended that Latson be reinstated and given $152,000 in back pay.
Pakistani Supreme Court Rules Daniel Pearl’s Murderer to Stay in Prison
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations lauded the decision, saying “this killer should be behind bars for the rest of his days; anything less would be a painful insult to the Pearl family.”
Pittsburgh Jews Warned to ‘Be Vigilant’ as Neo-Nazi Convict Released into Community
“I would hope he is getting mental health counseling and the appropriate rehabilitation but as a community, we need to be vigilant . . . We have no way of knowing for sure.”
Israeli NGO Challenges Tax Benefits for ‘Hostile’ Organizations
The Israel Tax Authority is refusing to release information about hundreds of millions of shekels in exemptions received by international groups, some of which actively work against the Jewish state.
Rep. Joaquin Castro Seeks to Welcome ‘Palestinians’ before Foreign Affairs Committee
Castro also wants to condition U.S. military assistance to Israel on the Jewish state not applying sovereignty to the Judea and Samaria.
New York Charges Vandal of Brooklyn Jewish Center with Hate Crimes
Osman Butt, 25, was charged with burglary and criminal mischief for allegedly breaking windows of the Shore Parkway Jewish Center.
Athens’ Jewish Cemetery Desecrated with Neo-Nazi Slogans
The Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas, Education Minister Niki Kerameus, and Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias condemned the anti-Semitic crime.
Jewish Student Attacked with Shovel Outside Hamburg Synagogue on Sukkot
The German Orthodox Rabbinical Conference said Sunday's attack was "another shock to the Jewish community in Germany." Absolutely, anti-Semitic attacks – in Germany? It defies the imagination.
NYU, DOE Reach Landmark Settlement Embracing IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism
The President signed an executive order that requires federal agencies to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism under appropriate circumstances.
BDS Leader Warns First Abu Dhabi Bank Against Doing Business with Israel
Omar Barghouthi threatens boycotts against “every company and every establishment that gets involved in implementing the agreements of shame and betrayal of the Palestinian cause.”
AJC Welcomes Governor Newsom’s Veto of Ethnic Studies Bill
The veto enables the Department of Education to reconsider its ill-conceived plan to produce a divisive program of ethnic studies.
UK: Car Vandalized with Swastika on Yom Kippur
Neighbors reported on Monday the large bright yellow swastika on the hood of a car. The windshield was covered in paint as well. The police were notified.
New Hampshire Jury Finds ‘Crying Nazi’ Guilty on Yom Kippur
He faces up to 22 years in prison.
One Year After Halle Synagogue Attack, Are German Jews Safe this Yom Kippur?
“Danger prevention is the task of the state, not the job of those who are threatened by danger.”
More than 160 House Democrats Vote Against Anti-Semitism Amendment
Halie Soifer of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, sought to dispel the notion that they were objecting to the substance, saying “the measure was manipulated using anti-Semitism for political purposes.”
Decoding Antisemitism: Stopping Hate Online with AI
The group of international researchers will use artificial intelligence to combat the spread of antisemitism and hatred online.
Polish President Praises Law Banning Exports of Kosher Slaughtered Meat
President Duda said he was very concerned about the welfare and humanitarian treatment of animals, but stressed that the welfare of farmers came first.
Miami Herald Apologizes Profusely for Anti-Semitic Insert, Cuts Off Relations with Client
“Why did you take money from a convicted fraudster to publish racist and anti-Semitic propaganda?”
Arizona State Student Government Aadopts Universal Definition of Anti-Semitism
Koral Zaarur said the measure was in response to posters of Adolf Hitler and swastikas on campus, though it “turned into so much more.”
Study Reveals 11% of US Millennials, Gen Z, Believe the Jews Caused the Holocaust
In New York State an astounding 19% of Millennial and Gen Z respondents felt Jews caused the Holocaust.
71% of Jews in Europe have Experienced Anti-Semitic Attack – EU Survey
The survey was presented on Tuesday to the Knesset’s Subcommittee on Israel-Diaspora Relations.
Chancellor Merkel: Jews Don’t Feel Safe in Germany
She pointed out the increase in conspiracy theories and hate speech targeting Jews on social media in Germany.
Netanyahu Thanks Danish PM for Stance Against Ban on Circumcision
Several Danish political parties have launched another campaign to ban male religious circumcision in the country.
‘Palestine Action’ Raids Elbit Offices in London Again, 4 Arrested
All in all, Elbit is probably the least vulnerable Israeli company out there, and the attacks on its London offices were borderline silly, seeing as it took them some time to hang their slogan banner upright.
UNRWA USA Communications Director to Address pro-BDS Conference
Organizers say it is an “in-depth course on legislative advocacy” in training activists to lobby Congress on BDS and other anti-Israel issues.