Diaspora

Actress Portman not choosing where Genesis Prize money is donated

The American actress said she would not visit Israel to accept the Genesis Prize as she did not want to appear to be endorsing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who would be speaking a the ceremony.

German neo-Nazis hold rock festival for Hitler's birthday

Residents countered the "Shield and Sword" festival with peace gatherings and protests.

New York fraternity suspended over racist, antisemitic video

The video depicted a fraternity brother taking an oath to "always have hatred" for various minority groups.

Teens apologize for threatening to bomb Swedish synagogue

In recent months, Malmo has seen a noticeable uptick in antisemitic acts.

Report: Dozens of neo-Nazis serving in German police, army

Investigations have been launched in 11 members of Bavaria's state police, another 11 in the Federal Police and an additional 5 cases in the armed forces.

DC politician who peddled Rothschild conspiracy leaves tour of Holocaust museum early

Trayon White, Sr. reportedly departed the 90-minute tour halfway through without saying goodbye to his hosts.

Chelsea steps up awareness in fight against antisemitism

The “Say No to Antisemitism” campaign was initiated and backed by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

South Carolina takes important step toward antisemitism bill

After passing in the South Carolina House of Representatives, the antisemitism bill was stalled in the state Senate for several months, but it finally passed on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

U.S. Jews remember former first lady and American ‘matriarch’ Barbara Bush

“Barbara Bush displayed the high American qualities of devotion to and love of country and family."

Women’s March leaders slam ADL, call group ‘Islamophobic’

Linda Sarsour had a lot to say about the Anti-Defamation League.

British MPs fume at Corbyn in fiery antisemitism parliament debate

"A deeply worrying lack of leadership or moral clarity on this issue."

WATCH: Jewish man wearing kippah assaulted on Berlin street

The assailant lashed the kippah-clad Jewish man with his belt and repeated the Arabic word for Jew, “Yahudi.”

Jewish cemetery vandalized near Paris

Last year, individuals whose identity has remained unknown destroyed 40 of the 50 headstones at an 18th-century Jewish cemetery in eastern France.

Italian soccer fans taunt rivals with antisemitic chants about Anne Frank

Under Italian soccer rules, clubs are responsible for the behavior of their supporters in the stadium.

US Jewish organizations urge Iceland to nix bill banning male circumcision

"If passed, the Icelandic measure would create insurmountable challenges for Jews and Muslims living there,”

German prosecutors indict 94-year-old former Auschwitz guard

The suspect said through his defense lawyer that he was “not aware of the background, intent or procedures behind the killing” at the camp.

AJCongress launches campus fight against BDS

To confront stereotypes which the groups believe BDS fuels, AJCongress has collated video testimonies from students who have directly experienced antisemitism on campus from movement activists.

Madoff victims to receive $500 million more in relief

The distribution is the second in a series of payments that will eventually return over $4 billion to Madoff victims.

WATCH: Birthright founder gives middle finger to protesters

More than 150 students from colleges in the New York and New England areas protested in front of the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York, where the annual gala was held on Sunday evening.

Quebec lawmaker criticizes Jewish colleague for kippah in Parliament

The Jewish legislator defended his actions: “I can wear that kippah anywhere,” he said.

German students protest anti-Israel policy of former foreign minister

The students slammed Gabriel for traveling to Iran days after the nuclear deal was reached in 2015 with a large German business delegation to promote trade.

Hungary says EU's 'irresponsible' migrant policy poses threat to Jews

The right-wing nationalist premier has presented himself as the savior of Hungary's sovereignty and Christian values against what he calls an "invasion" of Muslim migrants.

Poles celebrate Israel's 70th in Ben-Gurion's birthplace

"We were in Auschwaitz... and here is where the hope is."

Jewish man assaulted in Crown Heights

One of the assailants asked the man, “Do you want to fight?” and began to kick and punch him with others joining in the attack.

Gun control activist, 11, faces taunts for being black, Jewish

Naomi Wadler captured the attention of the crowd at the main March for Our Lives protest in Washington D.C.