What worries me most touched an adjacent congressional district in Philadelphia and the Senate election in my favorite state, Maine. Two so-called friends of the Palestinians are making both Democratic primaries disgusting – state Rep. Chris Rabb in Philly and Graham Platner in Maine. (Bruce S. Ticker)
War on Jews being fought on many fronts Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, International, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Even as overall incidents decreased, physical assaults increased by 4 percent, and incidents of assault involving a deadly weapon increased by 39-percent. Moreover, three people were murdered in antisemitic attacks this past year: two victims in the May 21, 2025, shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., and one victim who died from injuries sustained in the June 1, 2025, firebombing attack at a “Run for Their Lives” event in Boulder, Colorado. [Press Release]
The NEA’s policies allow and encourage discrimination against Jewish NEA members and erase Jewish members’ identity and shared ancestry, leading to Jewish NEA members being harassed and intimidated by other members in the union. (Press Release)
The number of those “killed” in Gaza is totally unreliable because it is circulated by the Gaza Health Ministry, which is under the control of Hamas. (Steve Kramer)
Israel is the intended victim, not the perpetrator, of genocide Read More »
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There was a sense of solidarity within and between different groups, whether based on religion or ethnicity, and what interested most people was the success or failure of their favorite football team, the comings and goings of the Royal Family and the weather. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
England is not what it used to be when I grew up there Read More »
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Organized in partnership with the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and Savannah Jewish Federation, the “L’Chaim!” forum, held ahead of America’s 250th anniversary commemorations this summer, is part of CAM’s broader mission to equip municipal leaders with the knowledge, networks, and tools to combat antisemitism and support Jewish life in their cities. (Press Release)
Mayors get a jump on celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month Read More »
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This year recognizes the role of Jewish Americans throughout the 250-year history of our nation and the heroic efforts of those who served in uniform to help forge this more perfect union. [Press Release]
Bipartisan House resolution salutes Jewish American History Month Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Press Release, USA“I don’t know how anyone in their right mind can be against students having the right to enter and exit the school facility,” City Council Speaker Julie Menin said last Saturday, according to New York Jewish Week. [Bruce S. Ticker]
NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin outmaneuvers Mayor Zohran Mamdani Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, News Media, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A widening slice of MAGA’s media ecosystem – once Trump’s loudest echo chamber—is now openly rebelling. Figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alex Jones, Candace Owens, and Megyn Kelly have all publicly blasted Trump, mainly over his Iran war rhetoric and what they see as a betrayal of “America First” isolationism. [Joe Gandelman]
Antisemitic Tucker Carlson drives a wedge between Trump and MAGA Read More »
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“This appalling attack is part of a stark and deeply troubling rise in violent antisemitism targeting Jewish individuals and institutions across the United Kingdom and around the world….” (Press Release)
WJC condemns stabbing of 2 Jewish men in London Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Press Release
The California Legislative Jewish Caucus forcefully pushed back on Tuesday against the decision to allow antisemitic conspiracy theories to be included in the Official Voter Information Guide for the California Primary. [Press Release]
The student council at San Diego State University on April 22 adopted a resolution labeling Israel’s war against Hamas as “genocide,” and calling on the university administration to divest from Israel. (SDSU staff)
SDSU student council brands Israel’s war with Hamas ‘genocide’ Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, News Media, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAThe SACRED Act would create federal penalties for targeted harassment and engaging in conduct intended to intimidate or obstruct people exercising their right to religious worship within 100 feet of a place of worship, while simultaneously protecting the First Amendment rights of those who seek to protest, picket and/or demonstrate. [Press Release]
Bill introduced to ban demonstrations within 100 feet of Houses of Worship Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Press Release, USACalifornia’s candidate statement guidelines (page may be down) are clear: statements must be limited to a candidate’s personal background and qualifications. The statement published by Don J. Grundmann does not meet that standard. Instead, it promotes hateful rhetoric and conspiracy theories unrelated to his background or qualifications. (Press Release)
Anti-Israel screed published in California’s voter pamphlet Read More »
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