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HRF files complaint against German prosecutor over dismissed charges against IDF soldier

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:26:00 GMT

HRF claims that the "unjustified dismissal" shielded soldier Shimon Avichai Zuckerman from genocide charges.

Nazi-looted painting found in home of Dutch SS collaborator's descendants

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:12:30 GMT

Portrait of a Young Girl, by Dutch artist Toon Kelder, was in the collection of Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker before it was taken when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands.

At Abraham Foxman’s funeral, an elegy for the last generation with direct ties to the Holocaust

BY ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:24:48 GMT

Foxman spent decades as one of the world’s most recognizable Jewish advocates, serving for nearly 30 years as the ADL’s top professional and another two decades before that in its leadership ranks.

Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism

BY JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:10:11 GMT

Judge David Wecht said in a statement that he believed antisemitism has moved from the fringe of the Democratic Party to the mainstream.

Toronto resident identified by 'Post' charged for knocking over Jewish center menorah

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:30:19 GMT

Rabbi Meir Dubrawsky said on Instagram on April 13 that he had chosen to leave the menorah outside the Jewish center as a symbol of Jewish pride and resilience.

Stop trying to educate antisemites, invest in Jewish children, WJC president tells leaders

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:13:13 GMT

Lauder said Jewish communities worldwide were facing a surge of antisemitism from Australia and Canada to the UK, France, and the US, adding that it had become dangerous to be visibly Jewish.

'Death to the IDF': Israeli cafe in Vienna vandalized ahead of Eurovision semifinals

BY YANIV DORNBUSH/WALLA! — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:41:51 GMT

On one of the bathroom walls, the phrases "Free Palestine," "Death to the IDF," and "Boycott Israel" were written.

Israel not adequately prepared to protect Israeli sports fans abroad

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:35:26 GMT

The procedure for evacuating Israelis abroad since March 2024 sets out an inter-agency process for collaboration between various bodies to ensure that Israelis abroad can be returned to Israel.

Tunisian national arrested for planned terror attack on Louvre or Jewish community in Paris

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:15:07 GMT

According to Le Monde, in one conversation, the detainee claimed to know access points that lead to the Louvre and discussed making explosives he could plant at the museum.

Second assailant arrested in connection to vicious assault at DePaul University

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:26:52 GMT

Kasem Noubani, 24, appeared in court last week on counts of aggravated battery and two counts of a hate crime. The same charges were filed against the other attacker, who pleaded guilty in 2025.

Wanstead man charged with arson of former London synagogue amid rising attacks

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:08 GMT

Moses Edwards was charged with arson at a former East London synagogue, part of a growing wave of attacks on Jewish and Israeli sites in the UK.

NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 12 May 2026 02:47:54 GMT

"Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall," masked activists chanted during the protest, according to videos posted by demonstrators.

UK man convicted after assaulting people on the street while asking if they were Jewish

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 12 May 2026 01:50:47 GMT

Thirty-four-year-old Dylan Ossei was convicted of religiously aggravated assault, religiously aggravated fear of violence, and religiously aggravated harassment when he appeared in court.

Toronto Police seek suspect in knocking over Jewish center menorah

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:13:43 GMT

A man in his thirties allegedly knocked over the menorah in front of the Yorkville Jewish Centre as he was walking by on April 10.

EJA seeks protected minority status for Europe Jews to tackle antisemitism, protect Jewish practice

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:59:38 GMT

The status would mean that Jewish life and practice will no longer depend on the goodwill of whichever government is in power at any given time.

Pro-Palestine camp to take place at site of Jewish WWII deportations

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:33:05 GMT

Moorweide in Hamburg is the site from which around 6,000 Jews, as well as Sinti and Roma, were deported during the Holocaust.

One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:30:25 GMT

Congressman Brad Sherman had requested $1,400,000 for the program from the House Committee on Appropriations last May, for the 2026 fiscal year.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation coverage of Gaza war fueled antisemitism, ABC Watch claims

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:59:25 GMT

The ABC is a publicly funded national broadcaster and, as such, has a legal and ethical obligation to report impartially and objectively.

Woman arrested for allegedly attacking London Jewish school boy

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:14:22 GMT

A Jewish student was allegedly punched by the woman, who reportedly shouted antisemitic abuse during the attack, Shomrim said on X.

Sydney woman charged for abuse of Jewish girls' netball team

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:28:41 GMT

"You should have all been eradicated," the 42-year-old woman shouted at the Maroubra netball game for girls aged 12 and under.

London man charged after alleged antisemitic attack on Orthodox Jewish women

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:50:30 GMT

Francis Achile was charged with aggravated assault, two counts of assault by beating, racially aggravated harassment, and racially aggravated assault.

German media chief declares 'I am a Zionist' at World Jewish Congress in Geneva

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:36 GMT

Döpfner delivered a sweeping defense of Zionism, saying support for Israel should be embraced by Jews and non-Jews alike.

Palestine Action’s online map and manual publicly targets Israeli civilians

BY GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:30:50 GMT

Palestine Action, which was recently banned in Britain, operates by targeting companies and individuals it identifies as "corporate enablers" of the Israeli military.

Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:27:26 GMT

The clash erupted after Fine publicly criticized Bilzerian after the release of a Diaspora Ministry report that ranked the social media personality among the world’s leading antisemitic influencers.

Azerbaijan commemorates Jewish national hero, tank commander Albert Agarunov

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:24:55 GMT

The Muslim-majority country continues to honor the Jewish tank commander killed during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, whose legacy remains a symbol of patriotism and interfaith coexistence.

World Jewish Congress marks 90 years since its founding in Geneva

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:50:00 GMT

Swiss President Guy Parmelin addressed the opening gala, where WJC leaders honored the family of Ran Gvili with the Israel Resilience Award.

Antisemitism without borders and our responsibility without borders

BY DR. HAIM BEN YAAKOV — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:44:16 GMT

At a time when antisemitism is rapidly changing form, often disguised as political activism and “progressive” language, the Jewish world must learn to think globally.

NGO Gav Lalochem seeks US Diaspora support to aid reintegration of IDF combat veterans

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:20:30 GMT

Gav Lalochem is touring the US to rally support from the American Jewish Diaspora in helping IDF veterans reintegrate into civilian life after serving in combat.

Jewish couples get married in Kyiv for first time since war started thanks to weekend ceasefire

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 03:11:03 GMT

The Jewish Community Center Beit Menachem from Kyiv held a mass wedding ceremony over the weekend that included couples of all ages, including a pair aged 92.

NYC anti-Israel activists plan Monday protest against Israel real estate event

BY MICHAEL STARR — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:46:27 GMT

The Monday protest comes following a similar event on Tuesday, after which PAL-Awda said it was undeterred.