Mexican teacher dressed as Hitler while another tells her pupils a “What is the difference between a pizza and a Jew?” joke
Two Mexican schools have been rocked by antisemitism controversies in recent days. In one secondary school, a history teacher allegedly dressed up as Hitler and instructed pupils to perform Nazi salutes. She also allegedly produced a doll of the Nazi leader, according to a pupil. It is understood that Jewish pupils complained to the teacher and school […]
Manchester police arrest total of six so far in connection with Texas synagogue terrorist
Six arrests have been made so far in Manchester in connection with Texas synagogue terrorist, it has been reported. On 15th January, 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram from Blackburn entered Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas during Sabbath services, making threats against the congregation and holding them hostage, demanding the release of Aafia Siddiqui, who is […]
Over 100 Buddhist leaders sign letter condemning antisemitism in United States
Over 100 Buddhist leaders have signed a letter condemning antisemitism in the United States. The letter begins by addressing the recent Texas synagogue attack where terrorist and British national Malik Faisal Akram held four Jewish people hostage for eleven hours, before going on to acknowledge “the long standing, systemic antisemitism that is a poison to our […]
Israeli resolution combatting Holocaust denial gets overwhelming support at United Nations
For only the second time ever, an Israeli resolution has been passed by the United Nations’ General Assembly, in this instance about preserving the memory of the Holocaust and combatting denial. The resolution, which passed last week, called for a clear definition of Holocaust denial and concrete steps to fight it. With 114 countries listed as co-sponsors […]
Ryerson University apologises for appearing to omit Jews and antisemitism, alone among minorities and forms of discrimination, from a programme about inclusion
Ryerson University has apologised for appearing to omit Jews and antisemitism, alone among minorities and forms of discrimination, from a programme about the intersection of charitable giving and inclusion. The Winter 2022 issue of Ryerson University Magazine, distributed to alumni and friends of the Canadian university, featured an advertisement for a webinar seminar programme run jointly between the University […]
Nearly half of US Jews say they have experienced antisemitism in the last five years or know someone who has
A new poll shows that nearly half of all American Jews say that they have experienced antisemitism in the last five years or know someone who has. The survey, funded by the Ruderman Family Foundation, showed that 93% of American Jews are concerned about the current levels of antisemitism in the United States, and 42% had directly experienced […]
“Universities must not only adopt but apply the International Definition of Antisemitism” says CAA in meeting with Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi and other Jewish communal groups and University administrators
Campaign Against Antisemitism joined several Jewish communal organisations and University Vice Chancellors in a meeting today with the Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi. At the meeting, which comes two days before Holocaust Memorial Day, Mr Zahawi spoke of his experience visiting the Nazi death camps and expressed his horror at recently receiving a letter from a student at […]
Canadian academic to stand trial in connection with 1980 terrorist bombing outside Paris synagogue
A Canadian academic accused of involvement in a terrorist bombing outside a Parisian synagogue in 1980 is to stand trial. Hassan Diab, 67, a Lebanese-born sociologist at Carleton University in Ottawa, is to stand trial in France in 2023 over the attack on the rue Copernic synagogue in Paris that killed four people and wounded 46. […]
“Even in Hitler’s Germany, you could hide in the attic like Anne Frank did”: Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises for Holocaust comparison at anti-vaccine rally
Robert F Kennedy Jr has apologised for invoking Anne Frank’s name in comparing current COVID-19 mandates to laws in Nazi Germany. During his speech at an anti-vaccination rally in Washington on Sunday, Mr Kennedy said: “Even in Hitler’s Germany, you could cross the Alps to Switzerland. You could hide in an attic like Anne Frank […]
Everton fan banned from games for three years after antisemitic chants at Spurs fans
An Everton fan has been banned from attending football matches for three years after he took part in antisemitic chants that were aimed at Spurs fans. Michael Campbell, of Aigburth Road, Liverpool, was reported to stewards and police following his actions at the match held at Goodison Park on 7th November. This led to an […]