Antisemitism
A community divided: Maine’s Jewish Democrats gear up for Platner’s replacement
The state of Maine has roughly 19,000 Jews across 10,600 households, with the population highly concentrated in and around Portland.
Charles Kushner leaves New York over what he calls Mamdani's 'antisemitism'
Hillel files, then withdraws, brief supporting Harvard's campus antisemitism fight against Trump
Editor's Notes: Germany’s ‘good Jews’ thought they were safe, New York should pay attention
Argentinian Jews turn a World Cup chant into a call for justice 32 years after the AMIA bombing
Argentina’s Jewish community marked 32 years since the deadly AMIA bombing with a World Cup-inspired campaign, as leaders pressed for faster trials of Iranian and Hezbollah suspects.
Online forms urged people to report presence of Israeli citizens, Italian Jews in tourist areas
The forms were removed following intervention by General Pasquale Angelosanto, Italy's National Coordinator for the Fight Against Antisemitism.
Pro-Palestine protesters urge new UK PM Burnham to take tougher stance on Israel
The National March for Palestine was organized by the Palestine Coalition ahead of Burnham's entrance to Downing Street on Monday.
Italian director brings Meir Shalev's novel to screen despite post-Oct. 7 challenges - interview
First, it’s an adaptation of an acclaimed Israeli novel, Meir Shalev’s The Loves of Judith, and adaptations of contemporary literary novels are rare these days.
Beyond the OU symbol: Orthodox Union strengthens Jewish identity after Oct. 7 - interview
Of course, in many ways, the nature of the OU's advocacy and relationships has shifted since October 7th.
Anne Frank Holocaust mural in Milan defaced with antisemitic graffiti
The artwork, created by artist aleXsandro Palombo for Holocaust Remembrance Day, was vandalized with the words "Coloni Sionisti Nazisti" ("Zionist Settler Nazis").
Foreign Ministry receives 45 reports of antisemitic incidents against Israelis abroad in last year
According to ministry officials, a record number of antisemitic incidents took place. It included physical assaults, fights, spitting, verbal abuse, denial of service, and expulsion from hotels.
What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer
Burnham appears likely to take a more openly critical line on Israel’s conduct in Gaza than Keir Starmer initially did, but his record points to a shift in tone and pressure, not a policy upheaval.
Paris plaque honoring Holocaust rescuers vandalized before Vel d’Hiv commemoration
The plaque, which honors Arsene et Angele Richard and their daughter Marcelle for saving the life of 13-year-old Edmond Rajchman, was broken down the middle and is now missing most of the words.
When soccer defeat becomes conspiracy in the World Cup - opinion
The old claim has always found new hosts: banks, media, governments, wars. Now Jews, or “Zionists,” control the game. The institution changes. The accusation survives.
