Antisemitism

Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.

School district grilled at Congress clashed with parent over Gaza war lessons

School district grilled by Congress accused of teaching one-sided lessons on Gaza

The BUSD curriculum on the Gaza war is allegedly being withheld from Fendel's review in violation of parental rights afforded by the 1998 Education Empowerment Act.

PFLP: The lesser known terrorist group fueling protests in the US

The Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has maintained an influential role in the post-October 7 anti-Israel movement.

Jews were excluded from California county’s death penalty juries for decades, new evidence reveals

Alameda County faces scrutiny for potential jury discrimination in death-row cases dating back to 1977, including exclusion of Black female and Jewish jurors.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
14/05/2024

Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds

A survey by Hillel International found Jewish students feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, with many encountering antisemitic rhetoric.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
14/05/2024

Israel must lead the Jewish community in its fight against global antisemitism

As the homeland and protector of the Jewish people, Israel must take this proactive measure to combat the rising tide of hatred and prejudice.

A call to collective action: Confronting antisemitism in Chile

It is imperative that we, as a society, stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and unequivocally condemn antisemitism in all its forms.

By MARINA ROSENBERG
13/05/2024

Why a Jewish leader connects the left-wing campus protests to right-wing attacks on democracy

The Israel-Hamas war has led to a surge in antisemitism, with Jews and non-Jews contemplating on what it means to be an ally.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
12/05/2024

What anti-Israel feeling? Europe's public vote shines for Eden Golan at Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Saturday night, likewise attracted such negative attention over Israel’s participation.

US K-12 schools saw 690% rise in antisemitism three months after October 7

Sixty-five percent of the incidents involved bullying and vandalism by students, and the remaining incidents involved anti-Israel class materials, statements or discrimination.

An open letter to American colleges in the face of antisemitism

In your overarching quest to admit diverse classes, you have instead enrolled in a homogenous army devoid of independent thought and a moral compass.

By LISA GOODWIN
12/05/2024
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