Yael Foundation Hosts Jewish Educators from 5 Continents Amidst Escalating Global Antisemitism

This year the Yael Foundation will introduce the 'Yael Foundation for Educational Excellence' award.

SWU Legal Justice Center Files Civil Rights Complaint over Antisemitism at Vermont’s Middlebury College

"Unfortunately, it appears that administrators at Middlebury College are more concerned with denying that the problem exists than with addressing it.”

Cincinnati Arabs and Jews Can’t Reach Compromise on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

"Since Oct. 7, we Jews have been the victims of violent antisemitism in schools, synagogues, even on the streets."

Israeli MKs Discuss Overcoming US ‘Settler’ Sanctions

"We're talking about simple families that work in agriculture. We must defend their right to live," Likud lawmaker Amit Halevi told JNS.

Rashida Tlaib ‘Present,’ as Rest of House Votes Unanimously to Condemn Hamas for Rape

"Rep. Tlaib isn't content to 'All Lives Matter' the mass rape of Jewish women by Hamas. She has actually appropriated the atrocities perpetrated against Jews," wrote Batya Ungar-Sargon, Newsweek's opinion editor.

15 People Arrested After Anti-Israel Activists Block Brooklyn Bridge

“Multiple people were taken into custody regarding this incident,” said a spokesperson from the NYPD, and charged with offenses.

Leeds University’s Jewish Chaplain Moved Off Campus Following Threats

“Such attacks on any individual are unacceptable and will not be tolerated from members of the public or our university community,” the university stated.

European Court Upholds Belgium’s Shechita Ban

The European Jewish Congress expressed "deep concern" for the future of viable Jewish community life in Europe in response to the ruling.

Jewish Fraternity Shuts Down Ann Arbor Chapter for Beating and Kicking Pledgers

The hazing incident included a cohort of pledges who sat on the ground, enduring blows and kicks from fraternity members.

Jewish Man Bashed in Head with Metal Bat in Staten Island

The attacker fled on foot and has not yet been caught. The NYPD said the case is under investigation as a hate crime.

AJC Poll: Three-Quarters of US Jews Feel Less Safe after Oct. 7

“The explosion of antisemitism since Oct. 7 demands that we take collective action now,” said Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee.

UN Official Who Justified Oct. 7 Terror Attacks Banned From Entering Israel

Francesca Albanese, a UN official with a history of comments justifying Arab terror, will be banned from entering Israel.

Berlin Film Festival Caught Up in Conflicts over Gaza War

The event, known for its staunch support of Iran's struggling directors, has called upon Tehran to permit the attendance of two filmmakers subjected to a travel restriction.

Dallas Jewish Councilwoman’s Home Defaced by Antisemitic Hamas Fans

On October 11, 2023, The Dallas City Council approved by a vote of 14-0 a resolution supporting Israel in its war against Hamas.

Believe It or Nuts: the UN Counts Jews Visiting the Temple Mount as ‘Settler...

It turns out that many Arab-on-Jew attacks were recorded by the UN as “settler violence.”

IDF Launches Fast-Track Haredi Basic Training Program

The army wants to recruit ultra-Orthodox citizens to protect their own communities.

Israeli Burger Chains Go Kosher l’Mehadrin to Support War Effort

The initiative includes some branches of McDonald's, Burger Ranch and Burgerim, the Jewish state's largest chains.

ACLU Calls on DOE to Reject IHRA’s Definition of Antisemitism

Usually, the objection to the IHRA list of definitions of antisemitism relates to attacks on Israel and pro-Israel Jews. But the ACLU is looking to quash the whole kit and caboodle.

Las Vegas City Council Adopts IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism

"This will be a crucial tool for the city to identify and fight antisemitism citywide."

Jewish Organizations Welcome Report on Ending Morningstar’s Anti-Israel Bias

The Jewish group noted that if implemented to their full extent, the expert recommendations will ensure that Morningstar has a superior ESG product.

New York City Jewish Day School Marks Jewish Disability Awareness Month

Decades of research studies have shown that early intervention can make a tremendous impact on the education of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and learning disabilities.

Israel’s Ambassador, Bnai Brith Portugal Warn Silence of Portuguese Politicians Could Lead to Antisemitic...

At a recent demonstration for better housing in Porto, some protesters instructed people “not to rent a house from Zionist murderers,” and "Neither Haifa nor Boavista, out with Zionist capital".

Iran Sent Undercover Operatives to Sweden to Murder Jews

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted Aron Verständig, chair of the Official Council of Swedish Jewish communities, and others.

Herzog, TikTok Execs Discuss Rising Antisemitism on Social Media Platform

Hebrew University social media researcher Tom Divon noted that some content had been removed from the platform, albeit only after an extended period, and some had not been removed at all.

Full Movie: Journey of Hope – Retracing the Kindertransport after 85 Years

"If you don’t know the past you can’t make the future any better."

Prayer of IDF Soldier Saves Fellow Fighters

Sgt. Major Malchiel ben Yosef was the only one to see the terrorist, because he had turned towards Jerusalem to pray.

Moscow Summoned Israeli Ambassador for Criticizing Tolerance of Hamas, No Holocaust Memorial Day

Halperin is a firebrand, no doubt about it, but Russia is not a hospitable place for firebrands, especially not in February.

Jewish Student in Berlin Hospitalized after Beating by Pro-Hamas Assailant

The Jewsh student was hospitalized with fractures to his face, but his life is not believed to be in danger.

Biden Sanctions ‘Violent’ Settlers, Considers Including Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

The U.S. president's executive order reportedly targets four Israelis Washington says "directed or participated" in violent actions or threats.

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