Antisemitism in UK remains near record levels, charity says
In total, there were 1,926 anti-Jewish hate incidents between January and June in Britain, a rise of 21% compared to the same period last year.
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Conspiracy theories blaming Jews for Europe's wildfires are spreading online, Cyberwell warns
Reform UK deputy leader faces inquiry over Israel visit
Anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York grow even as violent crime across the city decreases
Jewish Democrats back Michigan A-G Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention
Nessel has raised the alarm about antisemitism within the party for years, alleging in 2024 that Rashida Tlaib had been antisemitic when criticizing charges filed against pro-Palestinian protesters.
Maine rabbis call for peace, urge politicians to stop calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’
The use of the term has become a “currency for acquiring power and position in Maine’s Democratic party,” Rabbi Rachel Isaacs told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Boy George cedes role in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ production after releasing pro-Israel song
Boy George defended his decision to release the song, saying he believes artists should be free to express their views even when they are unpopular.
Columbia students drop divestment demand as new Israel program set to open
The Columbia student workers' union dropped its demand at the bargaining table Tuesday for the university to divest from Israel.
Israeli, Georgia officials meet on antisemitism, public diplomacy at business chamber anniversary
The event also recognized 35 years of Moshe’s activity connecting the two countries and 15 years of Israel House, the public-diplomacy initiative he founded.
Cornell condemns student’s viral antisemitic remarks, but won’t bar him from campus
Cornell University student Austin Franco appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” after saying he wouldn’t work “for a Jew.”
Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High Holidays
Elefant said OU Kosher was working to “find solutions for ramping up production at other plants” while warning that the crisis could fuel bad actors.
California to enforce law against antisemitism in schools after free speech challenge dismissed
Wise said that teachers and students did not provide sufficient evidence of infringements on free speech, and teachers could not claim speech rights on the job.
Israeli stabbed at Hungary's Ozora music festival, two suspects arrested
In a separate incident, several foreigners, including an Israeli citizen, were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking at the festival and on their way to it.
Israel Now forms 'New Jewish Defense Force' to fight rising antisemitism in Canada
Weinstein said that the group's immediate focus will involve documenting where hostile groups and individuals operate, conducting research, and gathering intelligence to confront security threats.
