Pitt officials say some Jewish students were interviewed for campus antisemitism report
Campus antisemitism committees and reports have become a key tool as universities try to address concerns about the campus climate for Jewish students.
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Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director
Independent review finds extensive antisemitism in English schools
CyberWell sends social media companies recommendations to improve antisemitism moderation
Danish university study examines antisemitic stereotypes in Agatha Christie’s novels
New research finds Agatha Christie used antisemitic tropes as plot devices to mislead mystery readers, shifting to coded caricatures after WWII.
Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians
The strongest predictor of antisemitic attitudes was belief that God’s promises to the Jewish people have ended, while men who believed God's covenant endures had lower antisemitic attitude scores.
Author of UK Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion is 'close friend' to al-Qaeda terrorist
A Green Party spokesperson told British media that “Lubna Speitan holds no party positions other than being a member.” adding that the party has "internal processes to investigate" allegations.
Chicago Jewish theater drops Naomi Ragen play, says actors feared repercussions of working with her
Ragen told JTA that while it is “strange to get such a response from a Jewish venue,” particularly one whose mission statement includes Holocaust education, she is not angry.
Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson opposes US giving Israel 'blank check'
Just before the Democratic nominating convention this past summer, Jackson vowed that he would “never vote in favor of US taxpayer-funded military aid to Israel.”
Philadelphia teacher passing as Palestinian raised alarms for Jewish groups before she rose to fame
Hannah Gann’s anti-Israel activism caused concern for years, but critics said the school district didn’t do enough.
Italy deports two foreign nationals suspected of attacking Milan Chabad emissary
Walker Meghnagi, head of Milan's Jewish community, welcomed the deportations, calling the move "wonderful news."
NSC warns Israelis, Diaspora Jews about heightened antisemitism, terror threats ahead of Oct. 7
The NSC issued several advisories, including to "avoid posting advance information on social media regarding travel or movements abroad."
Boundless polling finds deep gaps in US ability to recognize instances of antisemitism
Boundless CEO Aviva Klompas said in a statement, "Three years after October 7, Americans can see that antisemitism is getting worse, but too many struggle to recognize it and call it out."
Paris police ban October 7 'genocide' protest over fears of rising antisemitism, heightened terror
Meanwhile, London's Metropolitan Police issued conditions for allowing the student protest to proceed, including a ban on face coverings and limits on movement.
