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.

Australian civil rights group slams country's biggest Nazi auction

Dvir Abramovich, chair of the Anti-Defamation Commission, said Friday's auction called “Huge Militaria Sale !! - Get it Before History is Banned & Erased” was about "profits over morality."

Ukraine-Russia War: Putin not antisemitic, demonizes Zelensky - Sharansky

Sharansky: Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it his business to demonize Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Jewish background to cast Ukraine as the Nazis.

19/06/2023
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'Lithuanian Slaughter of Its Jews': Testimonies from Holocaust survivors - review

The Lithuanian Slaughter of Its Jews is an invaluable addition to the historical record of the annihilation of Lithuanian Jewry, and it makes available vital information for English speakers.

FBI arrests Michigan man for planning mass attack on synagogue

Seann Pielia, 19, now faces charges of transmitting a communication containing a threat to injure another individual.

India’s Bnei Menashe community in crisis as ethnic violence burns synagogues and displaces hundreds

In 2005, a chief rabbi of Israel affirmed their identity as a “lost tribe” group with historic Jewish ties, but researchers have not found sufficient evidence to back the claim.

By Jordyn Haime/JTA
17/06/2023

'The Convent': Converting to Judaism during the Crusades - review

This historical fiction novel of a Christian girl and Jewish boy in love during Crusader-era France is based on an extensively researched true story.

By MOSE APELBLAT
16/06/2023

Surge in antisemitic incidents provokes alarm in the US, gov't, citizens respond

The rise in antisemitic incidents has prompted rigorous actions from governments and organizations across the Americas, while Africa strengthens its ties with Israel and the Jewish community.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
16/06/2023
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Howie Mandel and Rachel Bloom headline an LA ‘roast of antisemitism’

Israel itself was not a big topic at the show, aside from a few jokes about flying El Al and Gold proclaiming, to considerable applause, that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism.”

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
16/06/2023

Pittsburgh synagogue massacre trial: Defense concedes shooter’s hatred of Jews

The free exercise of religious beliefs “does not include the engagement in good works or conduct that may or may not be part of religious belief,” she said.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
16/06/2023

Florida rabbi faces antisemitic harassment after speaking up at a school board vote

The rabbi was attending the meeting to speak out against Charles Van Zant, who is trying to censor literature and teach "Christian moral values" in state schools.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/06/2023
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