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CAM weekly antisemitism report – “Quds Day” incitement leads to antisemitism surge
San Diego launches student contest to celebrate Jewish American heritage
NY postal worker arrested for shoving four-year-old hassidic boy to the ground
Shooter in Michigan synagogue attack dead, all others safe and unharmed
According to NBC News, no casualties or injuries resulting from the attack have been reported, other than the suspected shooter, who was killed.
In aftermath of synagogue shootings, Canada pledges $10m. to Jewish safety, community protection
Minister of Public Safety Gary announced that a dedicated investment of up to $10 million will be provided to eligible organizations, which will assist Jewish communities in enhancing security.
Never is now: Global leaders convene to confront the surge in antisemitism
ADL’s flagship summit in NY, March 16 and 17, will bring policymakers, activists, and innovators together to tackle rising hate and shape strategies for the future
Chabad warns of Iranian infiltration attempts in new global security campaign
The campaign, aimed at protecting Chabad Houses around the world, comes as Chabad’s security apparatus has already urged Jewish communities to exercise heightened caution.
Over 1,100 rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’
The letter published by the Jewish refugee aid group HIAS comes as Jewish communities across the country are grappling with the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies.
ADL’s campus antisemitism report card rewards some, but not all, colleges that worked with Trump
“I think some of those policies may have affected what’s happening on campus, and therefore that impacts the grades,” said Shira Goodman, head of the ADL’s Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education.
As Milei celebrates ties with Jews, Argentine streamer draws fire for mocking his Israel support
Popular Argentinian streamer Tomás Rebord criticized Javier Milei for his repeated trips to Israel and emotional response to visiting the Western Wall.
At Republican antisemitism confab, Tucker Carlson is the villain, JD Vance the unspoken question
Attendees clapped when Sen. Ted Cruz called Carlson “the single-most dangerous demagogue in the country,” and speakers praised US President Donald Trump for recently casting him aside as “not MAGA.”
For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community
A group of Jewish Mandarin speakers in New York has formed “Mazel Tofu,” a growing community that meets over kosher Chinese food to connect through language, culture, and shared experiences.
Mamdani hosting Mahmoud Khalil at iftar sends ‘troubling message,’ NYC Jewish officials say
Controversy erupts after NYC Mayor Mamdani hosts radical activist Mahmoud Khalil for iftar, drawing criticism from Jewish leaders over his stance on Israel.
