Antisemitism

Why Germans of the 1960s were so sympathetic to Israel

Twenty-two years after the end of World War II and the Shoah, threats by Arab leaders to “drive the Jews into the sea” sparked fears among the population of West Germany of a possible “second Holocaust.” [Alex Gordon}

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The fight against terrorism and antisemitism: Oct. 18, 2026

Release of the information has been delayed six times over three months and when the DOE announced that October 2 would be the date, the AAU sued.  The Brandeis Center is now stepping into the legal battle to fight for the public’s right to know who is funding American universities.  (SDJW staff report)

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Iran’s networking brings together American antisemites on the right and left

In conferences organized by Tehran, American extremists from the far left and far right sat in the same rooms: white nationalists alongside Black nationalists and Holocaust deniers alongside anti-war progressives, brought together by a shared hostility toward Jews, Israel, and the United States — and sent home connected and emboldened. (Press Release)

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Inside a national conference to revive the Black/ Jewish alliance

From October 12 to 14, nearly 200 Black Christian, Black Jewish (like me), and Jewish leaders—including rabbis, ministers, organizers, philanthropists, artists, educators, Hillel student leaders, and representatives from national organizations like the AJC, the ADL and Hillel International—convened at the JW Marriott for a historic national summit hosted by the Exodus Leadership Forum. (Barrett Holman Leak)

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Philadelphia media ignores Jewish counterprotests to Oct. 7 celebration by anti-Israel forces

“The media, including The Inquirer, often cite the large number of deaths in Gaza without mentioning the genocidal Hamas’ refusal to disarm there,” they continued. “Antisemitism in this country and abroad swells while the media ignores the struggle of Israelis to maintain the only democratic Jewish state in the world.” (Bruce S. Ticker)

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Why do Jewish?

Reform and Conservative Jews may be the best audience for Why Do Jewish?, because they already have a “foot in the door” of Jewish life. They may attend services on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur; they may attend or host a Passover Seder; they may give Chanukah presents or light candles nightly; but being an active member of the Jewish community, identifying their Jewishness as one of their most important attributes – not. (Steve Kramer)

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Holiday pumpkins have been well appreciated by Sephardic Jews

Pumpkin has a rich and often overlooked history in Sephardic Jewish cuisine. Introduced to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century, it was quickly embraced by Jews, who incorporated the versatile vegetable into dishes across the Mediterranean and beyond. (Cailin Acosta)

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The fight against terrorism and antisemitism: Oct. 10, 2026

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Navi Pillay, on Saturday said the sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday were unheard of and unacceptable. [SDJW staff roundup]

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B’nai B’rith International: Navi Pillay choice for Nobel Peace Prize is appalling

B’nai B’rith International is appalled and dismayed by the selection of Navi Pillay for the Nobel Peace Prize. This choice is not only unwarranted but offensive and damaging. It cheapens the world’s leading prize for peacemaking and further reinforces a sense of isolation by Jews facing a surge in global antisemitism. (Press Release)

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The fight against terrorism and antisemitism: Oct. 7, 2026

” … On Oct. 7, Hamas-led attackers murdered civilians, committed sexual violence, mutilated bodies and took hostages. You are weaponizing a day meant for mourning the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust to recycle your usual antizionist talking points. … (SDJW staff roundup)

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Jewish community’s diverse reflections concerning Oct. 7, 2023

“Three years after Hamas’s October 7 massacre against Israel, we remember those who were murdered and stand with the survivors and people of Israel who will forever carry with them the indelible scars of that day…” (SDJW roundup)

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Elitzur Hajbi, sealed in his room since 2023, given a proper burial

Three years after the October 7 massacre, the final victim killed in the attack at Moshav Yakhini has been brought to rest after his family opened a bedroom that had remained locked since the morning he was murdered. (Press Release)

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Waves of antisemitism hit Hillel of San Diego the day after Oct. 7

Then, the very next day, it became a nightmare for Jewish students right here on campus. At Hillel of San Diego, we stopped all other programming and prioritized student well-being and Israel education and connection. We mourned together. We rallied together. We experienced hate again and again – from classmates, former friends, professors, staff – and it really felt at times like we were alone. (Karen Parry)

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