Antisemitism
Antisemitism is defined as hostility and prejudice toward Jews as well as taking discriminatory action towards Jewish people. Some consider antisemitism to be a form of racism.
The word antisemitism finds its roots in the German word antisemitisch, first used in 1860 by Austrian Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider, in his work regarding false ideas of "Semitic races" in comparison to "Aryan races." However, the discriminatory ideas and actions towards Jews have existed since long before the term was coined.
Early incidents of antisemitism and anti-Jewish persecution include the Edict of Expulsion from England in 1290, the persecution of Jews across Europe during the Black Death from 2348 - 1351, and the Spanish Inquisition and expulsion from Spain in 1492.
The 20th century saw both the Holocaust, the genocide of European Jews, and the expulsion of Jews from countries across the Middle East, leading to the displacement of approximately 850,000 Mizrahi Jews.
In recent years both Europe and the US have seen a steady increase in antisemitic incidents, and 90% of Jews in the European Union have said that they feel this is a serious problem.
'Someone tried to murder them': French Rabbi's house 'completely destroyed' in arson attack
While authorities continue to call it an arson attack, "no one wants to call it antisemitic," their daughter, Sarah Perets Lahiani, said.
'Dirty Jew': French rabbi attacked with glass bottle by fifth time antisemitic offender
Antisemitism envoy post remains unfilled six months into Trump’s term
US Republicans grill university leaders in latest House antisemitism hearing
WATCH: Suspect in deadly Boulder antisemitic attack faces 184 charges, federal hate crimes
Colorado shooter Mohamed Soliman's indictment now lists a total of 184 counts. He has also been federally indicted on 12 hate crime charges.
Anti-Zionism is not all theoretical - they are violent by nature - opinion
Anti-Zionism is a theory seeking destructive action and can potentially submerge more than just the Jews.
'Selective outrage': Jewish orgs. slam Irish law criminalizing West Bank imports
Jewish organizations criticized the proposed Irish law criminalizing imports from the West Bank during a hearing in the Irish Parliament.
One in six antisemitic incidents in Toronto schools are approved or started by teacher
A shocking report commissioned by the Canadian government reveals that nearly one in six antisemitic incidents in Ontario schools are linked to teachers or school-sanctioned activities.
UK should recognize Judaism as ethnicity as well as religion, Board of Deputies says
The BoD's new commision on antisemitism, released on Tuesday, explores barriers Jews face in the workplace, the arts, education and even in the health service.
NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s Ties to Radical Anti-Israel Group Warrant Examination
Mamdani has a long-standing connection to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — a hard-left political movement with an entrenched animosity toward Israel
Education alone won’t stop antisemitism - opinion
Psychology must be part of the solution to stop antisemitism, alongside education, because antisemitism spreads through the psychological impact of misinformation.
Mandy Patinkin calls on Jews to reflect on Gaza war: ‘Is this acceptable and sustainable?’
"Compassion for every person in Gaza is very Jewish, and the fact that I abhor the policies of the leader of that country does not mean I’m a self-hating Jew or I’m antisemitic,” Grody said.
Vandals deface Holocaust memorial in Polish Jewish cemetery with anti-Israel, Nazi graffiti
This incident occurred just days after far-right MEP Grzegorz Braun referred to the Auschwitz gas chambers as “fake” and accused the Auschwitz Museum of promoting “pseudo-history.”
Man arrested for urinating on Toronto synagogue while yelling antisemitic slurs
The arrest is part of a suspected hate-motivated Mischief investigation relating to the incident on June 4, 2025.
Gabriel Groisman: Championing Israel’s Voice on the World Stage
Gabriel Groisman bridges business, advocacy, and diplomacy—fighting antisemitism, opposing BDS, and empowering Israeli innovation across US policy channels.
