Jewish communal leaders and local politicians condemn antisemitic white supremacist leaflets distributed in Lexington, KY
For the second time in recent months, neo-Nazi white supremacist leaflets have been seen in Lexington, KY. A photo of the offensive antisemitic and anti-Black fliers was shared by local rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Litvin. The leaflets said that Jews were “the masterminds” in the media, “behind every anti-white post” and “defend your children, Hitler was […]
Windows smashed in German synagogue attack
A large concrete block shattered windows of a synagogue in Essen, Germany, in what is being investigated as an antisemitic attack. A suspect was caught on security footage at the weekend throwing the block at the synagogue after being seen wandering the area by members of the Jewish community. The block landed in the office […]
Federal investigation officially opened following complaint of antisemitism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on 17th November that it has officially launched a formal investigation into a complaint of antisemitic harassment, spanning over five years, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The federal investigation will examine the complaint, submitted on behalf of UIUC’s Jewish student body, […]
Man convicted of promoting hatred towards Jews is sentenced for breach of probation in British Columbia, Canada
Arthur Topham has been sentenced to a 30-day conditional sentence plus three years probation, following a failure to comply with the terms of his previous probation period. The recent sentencing on 20th November comes after Mr Topham had been found guilty of breach of probation and a prior conviction in 2017 for wilfully promoting hatred […]
Right-wing Dutch politician resigns following antisemitism scandal in party
The board of the youth branch of the Dutch right-wing Forum for Democracy expelled several of its members on 21st November, following several antisemitic posts and messages shared through groups in social networking platforms. Across the messaging app WhatsApp and Instagram, young members had reportedly expressed sympathetic attitudes towards Nazi and fascist ideologies. A 23-year-old […]
Albanian Prime Minister says antisemitism is threat to civilisation after the country adopts the International Definition of Antisemitism
Antisemitism is a threat to civilisation, according to Albania’s Prime Minister, who made the statement within days of his Government adopting the International Definition of Antisemitism. Speaking at a forum against antisemitism organised in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said: “We need to continue and fight any form […]
Parents of children subjected to antisemitic bullying at Australian school blast official report for failing to deliver justice to victims
An inquiry was launched over the summer into antisemitic bullying at Brighton Secondary College (BSC) in Melbourne, Australia following an investigative report by a local Jewish newspaper. The 124-page report discovered an extensive list of alleged incidences of bullying “that spanned years”. It included descriptions into how one Jewish student had been lured to a […]
Antisemitic hackers attack Zoom presentation of new Italian Jewish app
Hackers raided a recent Zoom event titled “My Jewish Italy” and chanted support for Al Qaeda and Hitler. On the evening of 18th November, the creators of the app “My Jewish Italy” held an event to advertise and present the features of the new social networking platform that allows users to discover important cultural sites, […]
Manchester Metropolitan University and Buckingham New University adopt International Definition of Antisemitism
Manchester Metropolitan University and Buckingham New University have both reportedly adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. Buckingham New University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Braisby reportedly said: “Antisemitism is repugnant. It is a form of racism, has no place within society and will not be tolerated at our University. Our decision to adopt the [International] Definition of Antisemitism demonstrates our commitment […]
As Labour whip asks Jeremy Corbyn to apologise, CAA is resolute: “An apology is no substitute for justice”
Labour’s Opposition Chief Whip, Nick Brown, has written to Jeremy Corbyn, the former Leader, urging him to apologise in return for a restoration of the whip. Mr Corbyn was recently suspended for downplaying the extent of antisemitism in the Party but was then rapidly readmitted to the Party in a shambolic process that represented a con of the Jewish community. Under pressure, Sir […]