Ferris State University professor fired over antisemitic tweets
A university professor has been fired after posting antisemitic slurs on Twitter. Thomas Brennan, a professor of physical science at Ferris State University in Michigan, was put on administrative leave in November after posting conspiracy theories about COVID-19, and for using racist, antisemitic and homophobic language on Twitter. The tweets included references to a “Jewish […]
Swastikas daubed on trees in Vancouver park
Swastikas and a white power slogan have been discovered at a city-centre park in Vancouver. Swastikas and the words “white power” were painted on trees in Riverview Park. The vandalism was condemned by city officials and the Park Board who described it as “abhorrent” and said that they stood in solidarity with the Jewish community […]
New Jersey white supremacist jailed for planning another “Kristallnacht”
A white supremacist from New Jersey faces up to ten years in prison and a fine of at least $250,000 (£180,000) following his conviction for vandalising synagogues in an antisemitic rampage he called “Kristallnacht”. In court, Richard Tobin, 19, pleaded guilty to conspiring to vandalise synagogues and to other acts of anti-Jewish and anti-Black racism. […]
Canadian university urged to condemn antisemitism after academic makes comments about Jewish money
A Canadian university has been urged to condemn antisemitism publicly after one of its professors made a number of inflammatory statements, including the suggestion that Jewish money may be corrupting the institution. In an online event organised by Ottawa’s Carleton University in early February, sociology Professor Nahla Abdo said: “Money works – I wish we had money. […]
Far-right group uses Telegram to share antisemitic images and Holocaust denial
A far-right group is using an unregulated social media platform to create neo-Nazi channels dedicated to share vile messages, antisemitic conspiracy theories and images glorifying Hitler. An investigation by Scottish news site The Ferret found over 2,000 messages swapped by members of Patriotic Alternative on Telegram. One message said: “I’m Ayran, then Scottish personally. It’s […]
Antisemitic graffiti investigated at Texas college dorms
Antisemitic graffiti found at student residences at a Texas university is being investigated by college police. According to Gwendolyn Schuler, a spokesperson for St. Edward’s University in Austin, vandals left offensive antisemitic and xenophobic messages on student rooms at an on-campus residential building on 3rd February. Ms Schuler said that authorities had no security footage of […]
Outrage as Canadian conspiracy theorist puts yellow star and “Covid Caust” on T-shirt comparing lockdown rules and vaccines to Holocaust
Canada’s Jewish community has expressed outrage after a vaccine conspiracy theorist created a t-shirt using the words “Covid Caust” inside a yellow Star of David. Canadian television network CTV reported that the t-shirt had been created by Vancouver-based anti-vaccine activist Susan Standfield. In an Instagram video explaining the design, Ms Standfield stated, “We are the official […]
Global Student Forum adopts International Definition of Antisemitism
The Global Student Forum has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism. The umbrella organisation – which brings together the world’s major representative students’ federations from 118 countries – adopted the Definition after discussions with the World Union of Jewish Students and the European Union of Jewish Students. Campaign Against Antisemitism applauds the decision, which comes at […]
Secretary of State urged to sack State Department official who said Jews are “brood of vipers”
The US Secretary of State is being urged to sack a mid-ranking State Department official who allegedly has a long history of posting antisemitism material online, including calling Jews a “brood of vipers” and “the founders of the original Anti-Christ religion.” Foreign Service officer Fritz Berggren’s alleged history of anti-Jewish racism has been revealed by […]