Antisemitism

Showing up for a global family: Comforting Sydney's Jews after the Bondi Beach massacre - opinion

If our presence can offer even a sliver of comfort – if it can help the Sydney community feel the embrace of a global family – then the journey will have been worthwhile.

The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.

Mourning from Montreal: Bondi Beach massacre a wake-up call for Canada's Jews - opinion

Lox & Loaded gun club participants learn to use firearms safely at shooting ranges.

Lox & Loaded: Jewish gun club grows in popularity amid wave of antisemitism across US

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My Word: 2025, in its own words - opinion


Mezuzahs torn from Toronto seniors’ apartment building in second incident in month

“The intent of the perpetrators is clear, Jews are not welcome and do not belong in our communities,” said B’nai Brith Canada.

 Mezuzah at Shalom Kosher

Ms. Rachel, Cynthia Nixon among Pro-Palestinian activists in Zohran Mamdani's inaugural committee

Mamdani has previously drawn criticism for his anti-Israel views and associations with antisemitic figures, including Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who resigned after antisemitic comments resurfaced.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in Central Park in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, November 24, 2025.

Antisemitic incidents in Australia rose by 600% in days following Bondi Beach massacre

Online antisemitic discourse, reports of verbal attacks, and property damage, in Australia spiked by up to 600% following the Bondi Beach terror attack, Israeli government data shows.

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Sponsored Times Square billboard claims 'Jesus is Palestinian,' wishes a 'Merry Christmas'

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and social justice nonprofit Slow Factory also declared in a collaborative social media post on Wednesday that "Jesus was a Palestinian born under occupation."

New York City's Times Square billboard sponsored by the  American Arab Discrimination Committee, claiming that Jesus is Palestinian, December 25, 2025.

'I’m not religious but I started praying': Bondi survivor Arsen Ostrovsky speaks

Bondi survivor Arsen Ostrovsky on blood, fear, and the second attack online

Arsen Ostrovsky at the scene of the shooting attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Norway Social Party lights Hanukkah candles in honor of Palestinians in Gaza

Socialist Left Party leader said at the candle lighting ceremony that it was conducted "for the people of Palestine and the victims, but also those who were killed because they were Jews in Sydney.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023

'Angelic, full of joy': Ashdod mayor honors 27-year-old Dan Alkayim, killed in Bondi Beach attack

Alkayim's death was announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in a post to X/Twitter in the hours after the attack.

Friends and family attend the funeral of Dan Alkayim, who was murdered in a mass terrorist shooting attack on December 14, 2025 at Bondi Beach in Sydney, at a cemetery in Ashdod, southern Israel, December 25, 2025.

Ogden man arrested for terrorist threats against Jewish community, explosives found in home

Ogden resident Skyler Rose was charged with threat of terrorism, seven counts of possession of weapons of mass destruction, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, and drug offenses.

SKYLER ROSE, taken from body-worn camera video, December 23, 2025.

Melbourne rabbi's Hanukkah-decorated vehicle firebombed on Christmas morning

The car’s interior was extensively damaged, and multiple windows appeared to be smashed. No one was inside the vehicle at the time of the attack.

A car decorated for Hanukkah was firebombed overnight in Melbourne’s east, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.

Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting

Police patrolled across the beachfront in Bondi, a traditional Christmas destination, as hundreds of people, many wearing Santa hats, gathered on the sands.

POLICE OFFICERS patrol near beachgoers on Christmas Day at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 25, 2025.

Georgetown University severs ties with UN’s Francesca Albanese over antisemitic remarks

Georgetown University has removed Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur, following her antisemitic remarks, including justifying the October 7 attacks, after a campaign by UN Watch.

United Nations Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, attends a press conference at the European headquarters of the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, September 15, 2025.