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Antisemitism

The comedians Zach Sage Fox (right) and Yechiel Jacobs pose as recruiters for a fake pro-Hamas fraternity in a "social experiment." Credit: Zach Sage Fox.

‘Pretty insane,’ comedian says of pro-Hamas frat ‘social experiment’

David Swindle, JNSPublished September 11, 2024

Pretending to recruit for a pro-Hamas fraternity on a college campus taught two Jewish comedians how much future leaders can be sheep. Zach Sage Fox, the CEO and founder of a production company, and Yechiel Jacobs posed as recruiters for a fictitious...

What WashU’s new expert says about antisemitism in today’s world

What WashU’s new expert says about antisemitism in today’s world

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 8, 2024

The resurgence of antisemitism in 2024 has been deeply troubling, with incidents rising both globally and locally. From hate crimes in the streets to harassment on school campuses, many Jewish communities are feeling increasingly unsafe. This context...

(L-r) Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the father of the modern Chabad-Lubavitch movement, and far-right commentator Candace Owens. (Screenshot)

Candace Owens criticized the Lubavitcher Rebbe. His fans quickly clapped back.

Andrew Lapin, JTAPublished September 6, 2024

For decades the Chabad-Lubavitch movement has followed the teachings of its last spiritual leader, popularly known as “the Rebbe,” to bring Jewish practice and learning to every Jew across the globe through a sprawling network of emissaries and Jewish...

Darryl Cooper (left) is interviewed by Tucker Carlson on an episode of Carlson's show on X, Sept. 2, 2024. Cooper, a self-proclaimed "historian," argues that Hitler and the Nazis didn't intend for the Holocaust to happen. (Screenshot)

On X, Tucker Carlson hosts ‘historian’ who says the Nazis didn’t mean for the Holocaust to happen

Andrew Lapin, JTAPublished September 4, 2024

Right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson used the latest episode of his online talk show to interview a self-proclaimed “historian" and Holocaust denier Darryl Cooper, who promoted falsehoods about the Holocaust. The episode of Carlson’s eponymous show...

A student bikes across campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Education Department resolves federal Jew-hatred complaint against University of Illinois

JNS StaffPublished September 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it resolved a complaint alleging “numerous incidents of antisemitism” at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, “including the recurring appearance of swastikas throughout campus, mezuzahs...

Kirkwood social studies teacher Jason Kipp during Curriculm Night.

Rabbi and Kirkwood teacher discuss Palestinian flag controversy: Regrets and reflections

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 30, 2024

Just over a week after the Jewish Light first reported on an incident at Nipher Middle School in the Kirkwood School District —where a Palestinian flag in a classroom sparked allegations of Holocaust denial—social...

5 things you will learn from the upcoming ADL webinar on 'Allyship in Classrooms'

5 things you will learn from the upcoming ADL webinar on ‘Allyship in Classrooms’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 30, 2024

The recent incident at Nipher Middle School in Kirkwood serves as a stark reminder of how quickly classrooms can become battlegrounds for divisive symbols and language. These moments highlight the importance of equipping students with the tools to navigate...

800 Washington University students came together on Thursday, October 12th outside the Danforth University Center on campus for a gathering in support of Israel through song, prayer, and testimonials.

United against hate: St. Louis universities stand strong in support of Jewish students

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 29, 2024

Jewish students returned to several St. Louis-area universities this month with both anticipation and concern. The past year has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses nationwide, affecting institutions like Washington University (WashU)...

Damage to a fence and Jewish tombstone at the Workmen’s Circle Cemetery in Melrose, Mass., Aug. 20, 2024. Credit: Melrose Police Department.

Fence broken, tombstone charred at Jewish cemetery in Boston suburb

JNS StaffPublished August 28, 2024

The police department in Melrose, Mass., said on Tuesday that it is still trying to determine the cause of a broken fence and charred Jewish tombstone at the Workmen’s Circle Cemetery on the outskirts of the city, one of several area plots owned and managed by...

A security camera hangs across the street from the Park East Synagogue, in New York City. Jewish institutions are tightening security amid rising threats. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism

Jackie Hajdenberg, JTAPublished August 27, 2024

The federal government will spend nearly $150 million more this year than it did in 2023 to secure religious organizations, a jump aimed at addressing a rise in antisemitism since Oct. 7.  The Department of Homeland Security announced last week that...

Kandiss Taylor, GOP Chair of Georgia's 1st Congressional District, in an episode of her podcast, "Jesus, Guns and Babies". (Screenshot)

Georgia official faces backlash for agreeing with antisemitic remarks on White Nationalist TV show

Jackie Hajdenberg, JTAPublished August 27, 2024

(JTA) — A state party official in Georgia appeared to agree with the host of a white nationalist TV show who said Jews run the government, responding, “They’re controlling everything.” Appearing in mid-February on “The Stew Peters Show,”...

Meet the new antisemitism, same as the old antisemitism

Meet the new antisemitism, same as the old antisemitism

By Robert Zaretsky, The ForwardPublished August 26, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Did you know that Michel Hazanavicius, the French director whose film The Artist won the Academy Award for best film in...

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