Antisemitism
Florida man becomes 6th charged with antisemitic mob beating of Jewish man in Times Square
A Florida man became the sixth attacker indicted in the brutal caught-on-camera beating of a Jewish man in Times Square in 2021, Manhattan prosecutors said Thursday. Read More.
USF doubles down on suspension and expulsion of pro-Palestinian student protestors
USF is penalizing two students for their actions connected to pro-Palestinian rallies in April. The students say their punishments are disproportionate. Read More.
Civil rights leaders launch ‘UnMaskHateNY’ campaign as city grapples with ‘alarming’ rise in antisemitism
“UnMaskHateNY will hold those who engage in this harmful conduct accountable and make all of our communities safer.” Read More.
AP Comes Under Fire for Reporting on Antisemitism, and This Time It's Over a Particularly Heinous Crime
The Associated Press has certainly engaged in problematic coverage on Israel and antisemitism, including and especially when it comes to the Israel-Hamas war. Read More.
Gov. DeSantis OKs adding definition of antisemitism to Florida law
'We are taking a proactive stance to ensure that Florida remains a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.' Read More.
NYC: Five people pelt Jew with traffic cones, bottles, antisemitic abuse
An orthodox Jewish man faced antisemitic abuse and was pelted with bottles and traffic cones by a group of five people. Read More.
Outrage as Manhattan DA Bragg’s office drops nearly all cases from Columbia University’s anti-Israel protest
Nearly all the protesters charged with storming and occupying Columbia University’s campus during heated anti-Israel demonstrations won’t face criminal charges, Manhattan prosecutors announced Thursday — drawing outrage from law enforcement and Jewish advocates. Read More.
Rep. Fine visits Israel, vows to continue fight against antisemitism: ‘I’m just getting started’
Jewish lawmaker Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, is visiting Israel and spoke with Florida's Voice on his continued fight against antisemitism, and shared ideas for the next legislative session if elected to the Florida Senate. Read More.
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Reported antisemitic incidents have risen 570% since 2015
Wisconsin’s number of reported antisemitic incidents rose again for the 8th consecutive year, marking a cumulative increase of 570% since 2015, according to the 2023 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Read More.
City leaders show signs of support against antisemitism after a downtown Miami Bagel shop is vandalized a 4th time
City officials came together to show support to a local business owner in downtown Miami after vandals targeted his business for the fourth time in nearly eight months. Read More.
Manhattan synagogue defaced, police say. It's the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents across NYC this week.
A Manhattan synagogue was defaced early Saturday morning, police say. It's the latest incident in a week-long escalation of antisemitic incidents across New York City. Read More.
Actress Patricia Heaton rallies Christian community to fight antisemitism: 'It's up to us' to do something
Actress Patricia Heaton and JewBelong founder Archie Gottesman joined Brian Kilmeade on Saturday, where they discussed their joint effort to raise awareness about rising antisemitism. Read More.
'I am racist, I am pro-Palestinian': Jewish man verbally accosted at Florida pharmacy
In the video, the stranger can be heard saying, "What kinda (sic) Jew are you? Are you one of those Jews that steals land?" Read More.
42% of Jews have felt unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public since Oct. 7, study finds
The survey demonstrates American Jewish discomfort in social settings since Oct. 7. Read More.
Anti-Israel mob chanting ‘Long live Intifada’ lights flares outside NYC exhibit that memorializes Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival victims
The protesters also yelled “Israel go to hell” during what was billed by organizers as a “citywide day of rage for Gaza,” video shows. Read More.
