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Zack Polanski signs letter calling for investigation, screening of IDF vets with UK citizenship

BY MICHAEL STARR — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:35:04 GMT

Polanski joined British politicians and activists urging the UK government to probe IDF veterans and implement airport screening for potential war crimes.

New York Jews wake up at the Israel Day Parade - opinion

BY IAN ROSEN / THE MEDIA LINE — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:39:05 GMT

Mayor Mamdani’s absence from a long-standing civic celebration left many Diaspora Jews feeling newly exposed in the city with the world’s largest Jewish population.

SJP political program calls to 'usurp' universities to 'weaken the US'

BY MICHAEL STARR — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:57:42 GMT

National Students for Justice in Palestine aims to reshape US universities, confront Zionism, and advance a Marxist-inspired program for political education.

More than 300 cities across US officially recognize Jewish American Heritage Month in May

BY COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:45:31 GMT

The growing momentum reflects a shared commitment to celebrate Jewish heritage, confront rising antisemitism, and reaffirm the fundamental values that define American identity

NYU student charged with hate crime after flying swastika, Star of David flag over campus building

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:58:39 GMT

An NYU student is facing hate crime charges after allegedly raising a flag depicting a Star of David, two swastikas and the letters "NYU" over a university building.

Scott Wiener, ‘lefty Jew’ who said Israel committed genocide, advances in CA race to replace Pelosi

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:54:59 GMT

Wiener will face San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, who placed second with Pelosi’s endorsement, in November’s general election.

NYC antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmed

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:19:35 GMT

So far in 2026, there have been 152 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes. There have been 17 confirmed hate crimes against Muslims, 9 against Asian people, and 18 against Black people.

'No Jews in our hotel': Israeli family denied access to Bavarian hotel

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:37:28 GMT

A hotel in Bavaria barred an Israeli family with a “no Jews allowed” message, prompting public backlash, an apology, and a police investigation.

Man wearing Star of David necklace beaten in possible antisemitic gang attack in Germany

BY MICHAEL STARR — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:04:03 GMT

Police are investigating whether the attack may have been motivated by antisemitism because the victim was wearing a Star of David necklace at the time of the suspected aggravated assault.

Four more arrested for two drive-by gel pellet gun attacks on Toronto Jews

BY MICHAEL STARR — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:08:51 GMT

The incident was preceded a week before by an assault in which three identifiable Jewish residents were walking and were shot at with a gel pellet gun, inflicting minor injuries.

New CAM report reveals disturbing details about Instagram’s algorithm

BY COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:39:08 GMT

Algorithm can funnel ordinary users from regular content to antisemitic propaganda in just days

Suspect starts fire in Golders Green apartment building, residents extinguish

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:06 GMT

Residents of a block of flats on Bridge Lane, NW11, reported witnessing a suspect deliberately start a fire in a communal stairwell before fleeing when challenged.

Student group praises Boulder firebomb terrorist for ‘resistance' on anniversary of deadly attack

BY MICHAEL STARR — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:44:51 GMT

“One year ago today, Mohamed Sabry Soliman took direct action against the Zionist death cult festering in our city," read the text of a website version of the statement published by SJP.

The mayor who wasn’t there: What Mamdani’s absence really reveals

BY LISA KATZ AND COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:14:11 GMT

"The marchers on Fifth Avenue didn’t need Mamdani there to have a parade. But they needed him there to have a mayor. And on that count, the city came up short"

Sami Rohr Prize 2026 shortlist highlights family survival and Jewish history

BY LISA KEYS/JTA — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:48:55 GMT

The annual award — which alternates each year between works of fiction and nonfiction and which honors emerging Jewish writers — is considered one of the most prominent awards in Jewish literature.

Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visit

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:31:05 GMT

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a native of Chicago’s South Side, repeatedly advocated after his selection last year for the release of the Israeli hostages.

Five arrested in Toronto for antisemitic signs at anti-Israel rally in Jewish neighborhood

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:29:42 GMT

The posters allegedly displayed or distributed at a March 15 protest by the suspects included a Jewish man with the body of an insect, and caricatures of Jews and Israelis.

Carney appoints denier of al-Aqsa Martyrs' terror status, encampment lawyer to antisemitism council

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:01:13 GMT

Omar Alghabra has downplayed the radicalism of other terrorist organizations, telling the Jewish Tribune in a 2006 interview that he "didn't believe that Hamas wants the elimination of Israel."

For restoration of Vienna’s historic synagogue: Gottfried Helnwein to auction painting

BY HANNAH BROWN — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:13:01 GMT

Artist Gottfried Helnwein donated the painting to IKG.Kultur, the cultural arm of Vienna’s Jewish community, to raise funds for the restoration of the historic Vienna City Temple.

Carney promises to combat antisemitism in Canada, citing surge in hate crimes

BY REUTERS — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:26:43 GMT

"The crisis of antisemitism in Canada today is specific, it's severe, and it demands a targeted response," said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

British anti-Israel groups call to screen IDF veterans at UK border

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:02:58 GMT

British anti-Israel groups launched a petition calling for UK authorities to investigate and screen IDF veterans with British citizenship.

More Israelis define themselves as Jews first, gov't approves NIS 100m. to improve Diaspora ties

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:29:14 GMT

The survey also revealed that 87% of Israelis are proud to be Jewish and that being Jewish is important to them, an increase compared with the previous two years.

Quarter of all Dutch discrimination offenses in 2025 were antisemitic, new report reveals

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:54:33 GMT

In 2025, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service recorded 46 antisemitic criminal discrimination cases, representing 26% of all registered discrimination offenses.

Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiative

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:08:48 GMT

Chagit Leviev Sofiev announced the initiative at the Jerusalem Post New York Conference’s Opening Gala.

Jews were Winnipeg’s top hate crime target in 2025, police data shows

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:01:45 GMT

Winnipeg Jews were targeted in nearly a third of hate crimes in 2025, despite making up less than 1.5% of the city.

Global Intifada publishes locations, maps of factories, ports for targeted sabotage

BY MICHAEL STARR — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:25:48 GMT

In addition to targeting Israel-tied facilities, unrelated Western defense firms are also in the crosshairs, and the campaign promotes not only picketing but also sabotage.

Anti-Israel activists Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur claim UK banned their entry, revoked visas

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:54:49 GMT

The British Home Office justified the move by declaring Uyger as a “serious risk to the public order," according to an X post made by the Young Turks founder.

Mamdani missed the Israel Day Parade, many who went didn’t miss him

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:17:12 GMT

Despite Mamdani’s absence, the event, known as the world's largest pro-Israel parade, featured a long roster of political officials and lawmakers.

EU's negative statements about Israel increased post-October 7 - study

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:31:19 GMT

JPPI President Professor Yedidiya Stern described the findings as evidence that Europe is "turning its back on Jews," despite it once being "home to the majority of the Jewish people."

New York Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Sun, 31 May 2026 22:47:11 GMT

The annual pre-parade Met Council breakfast included a demonstration by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of state power that will better defend Jewish institutions from anti-Israel protests.