Antisemitism

Partnership Announced with Historically Black Universities to Combat Antisemitism

The pilot project will launch at South Carolina State University and Vorhees University this year. It will then be expanded to five-seven additional HBCUs in South Carolina next year and the following year.  Each school will provide seminars to educate and train both faculty and students about the shared history of Black-Jewish solidarity, provide a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and Israel, and prepare participants to confront antisemitism out in the world.  [Press Release]

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There is a lot to learn from Bulgaria’s no-nonsense approach to antisemitism

Published by Euronews (English) In recent years, the issue of antisemitism has been taken more seriously around the world, especially as hate against Jews keeps rising. The adoption of national plans to combat antisemitism and the appointment of special envoys for monitoring and combating antisemitism have displayed an increased sincerity on the part of leaders

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Our Shtetl San Diego County: Speak against Antisemitism, AJC Director Urges

Sara E. Brown, regional director of the American Jewish Committee, urged readers to “not ignore or stand by in the face of antisemitic rhetoric, hatred, incidents, or violence. Stand up and say no, not in San Diego….” (SDJW staff)

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OpEd: Biden’s SOTU Speech Was Unrealistic and a Reward for Terrorists

That Biden had more harsh words for the democratically elected government of Israel than the terrorists of Hamas was shocking. So, too, was his unrealistic demand that Israel could wage a justified war against the Islamists without harming the Palestinians Hamas hides behind. And his demand that Israel accede to a Palestinian state at the end of the war is not only immoral, it will grant a reward to the terrorists and undermine U.S. interests in the region. [Jonathan S. Tobin, JNS]

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Counter-Protester Seeks to Press Charges against Assailant at UCSD’s Anti-Israel March

The incident occurred a few hours before the Associated Students adopted a resolution calling upon UC San Diego to divest from companies doing business with Israel – a demand promptly rejected by UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Holocaust Denier Mark Robinson is GOP Nominee for North Carolina Governor

Published by AlterNet Mark Robinson is a “political firebrand” and a “fiery outsider eager to dive into the culture war,” according to a New York Times profile published just hours after the Republican North Carolina Lt. Governor won the GOP nomination to become the Tar Heel State’s next governor. The Times neglects to mention Robinson’s

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Emily Maitlis told to ‘f*** off’ by Trump backer Marjorie Taylor Greene as she quizzes her on Jewish ‘space laser’ conspiracy theory

Published by GB News (US) Emily Maitlis has found herself on the receiving end of a rather blunt putdown from Donald Trump supporter and Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene after the former BBC presenter grilled her on conspiracy theories. Greene told Maitlis to “f*** off” after the latter put her on the spot about “Jewish space

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Murder and Attempted Murder Charges Filed in Death of Benjamin Harouni and Wounding of 2 Others

This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s hate crimes team is assisting in thoroughly reviewing all possible motives. In the event evidence develops, it is possible additional charges could be added in the future. [Press Release]

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Our Shtetl San Diego County: UCSD Hillel Girds for Tomorrow’s Anti-Israel Demonstration on Campus

“We’ve been coordinating closely with campus security and administration, Hillel International, our Jewish Federation, ADL, AJC, SWU and other partners to ensure there are strong plans in place, including additional security officers on campus and effective strategies for students.” [SDJW staff]

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OpEd: Who Are the True Colonizers in the Middle East?

By Alex Gordon HAIFA, Israel — In the world of “progressives,” Israel’s struggle for existence is presented as something outdated, unfashionable, and not modern. This perception is linked to a picture of the conflict that is convenient and profitable for them. The Israelis are seen as imperialists oppressing the aboriginal Arabs. But the fact is

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