Trial begins against French murderer who threw elderly Jewish neighbor off Lyon balcony
While the defendant, Rachid Kheniche, denies antisemitic motivation, he has so far been charged with aggravated murder because of the victim's religion.
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Encyclopedia Britannica amends website after complaint about Israel erasure from maps, history
Maryland man who tried joining IS pleads guilty to planning attacks against Jews, Israel supporters
CAM weekly Antisemitism report – Chabad HQ targeted in car ramming attack
Wisconsin lawmakers hear bill to codify IHRA antisemitism definition
Hearing on bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s response to antisemitism by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of Antisemitism into state law
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill targeting Antisemitism in public schools and universities
The bill that would formally prohibit antisemitic discrimination in K–12 schools and institutions of higher education
Holocaust survivors mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the UN and NYSE
From the UN General Assembly to the New York Stock Exchange, survivors, world leaders, and tech executives unite in remembrance, responsibility, and a shared commitment to memory
Time for a Muslim Nostra Aetate: Reflections on 60 years of Catholic rapprochement toward Jews
Just as Nostra Aetate led to reconciliation between Judaism and Christianity, a similar document is needed to lead to a rapprochement between Judaism and Islam.
Over half of Europeans believe antisemitism is a problem in their country - poll
The Eurobarometer survey was published on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, asking each country in the European Union on their levels of perceived antisemitism.
Former US Border Patrol commander mocks Orthodox Jewish attorney - report
According to the Times, Bovino, in a phone call made to Rosen's office on January 12, complained about Rosen being difficult to reach over the weekend due to Shabbat.
Israel launches gov't initiative to bring home, reunite Bnei Menashe community
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Under the government-led effort, Bnei Menashe families receive comprehensive support to facilitate their integration, with guidance from social workers and community mentors.
Daniel Rosen, Minnesota’s US attorney won confirmation in part on strength of Jewish leadership
Rosen’s personal position on what’s happening in Minnesota is unknown. But prior to the ICE surge, he said that “prosecution of violent hate crimes is certainly at the highest level of priority."
Yoram Hazony’s antisemitism speech sparks pushback from former aide, Jewish conservatives
Orit Arfa, an ex-spokesperson of political theorist Yoram Hazony, declared that her past admiration for him no longer justified staying silent about what she sees as a moral failure.
Jewish seniors rally behind their caregivers as 350,000 Haitians are set to lose legal status
At Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, for example, 9% of staff members are Haitians with Temporary Protected Status, and they won’t be able to work after Tuesday.
