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December 1, 2023, 8:41 PM

Threat of antisemitism in schools rises

The Anti-Defamation League estimates there have been 130 antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools since Oct. 7, as organizations work to make Jewish students feel safer.
December 1, 2023, 8:41 PM
Threat of antisemitism in schools rises
November 30, 2023, 7:49 PM

Harvard, NYC schools added to DOE probe on antisemitism, Islamophobia

Harvard University and the New York City Department of Education are now being investigated for complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobic discrimination on campus.
November 30, 2023, 7:49 PM
Harvard, NYC schools added to DOE probe on antisemitism, Islamophobia
November 30, 2023, 7:31 PM

Education Department opens investigations into 7 schools over antisemitism, Islamophobia complaints

The Department of Education is moving forward with several investigations into U.S. colleges and schools where students have reported antisemitism or Islamophobia.
November 30, 2023, 7:31 PM
Feds open investigation into alleged antisemitism, Islamophobia at colleges
November 30, 2023, 5:24 PM

Elon Musk apologizes for antisemitic tweet but crudely attacks advertisers

The remarks follow a weekslong advertising exodus from X, formerly known as Twitter.
November 30, 2023, 5:24 PM
Elon Musk apologizes for antisemitic tweet but crudely attacks advertisers
November 30, 2023, 3:49 PM

Chuck Schumer calls antisemitism a 'crisis' that has Jewish people living in 'deep fear'

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer raised concerns about growing antisemitism in the U.S. and the “deep fear” Jewish people experience today on the Senate floor Wednesday.
November 30, 2023, 3:49 PM
Chuck Schumer says antisemitism has Jewish people living in 'deep fear'
November 30, 2023, 12:38 PM

Chuck Schumer calls antisemitism a 'crisis' that has Jewish people living in 'deep fear'

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer raised concerns about growing antisemitism in the U.S. and the “deep fear” Jewish people experience today on the Senate floor Wednesday.
November 30, 2023, 12:38 PM
Schumer calls antisemitism a 'crisis' that has Jewish people living in 'deep fear'
November 27, 2023, 9:26 AM

Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in London including UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The march took place a day after crowds turned out for a pro-Palestinian rally.
November 27, 2023, 9:26 AM
Former UK leader Boris Johnson joins a march against antisemitism in London
November 18, 2023, 9:42 PM

IBM, EU, Disney and others pull ads from Elon Musk's X as concerns about antisemitism fuel backlash

Advertisers are fleeing social media platform X over concerns about their ads showing up next to pro-Nazi content, hate speech on the site in general or billionaire owner Elon Musk’s own posts endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory
November 18, 2023, 9:42 PM
IBM pulls ads from Musk's X after report says they appeared next to antisemitic posts
November 18, 2023, 5:10 PM

Elon Musk tweet fallout

Major companies are halting their advertising on "X" following an antisemitic post from owner Elon Musk.
November 18, 2023, 5:10 PM
Elon Musk tweet fallout
November 17, 2023, 2:21 AM

Jewish community in LA becoming first-time gun owners

ABC News' Jaclyn Lee reports on a Jewish community in Los Angeles receiving firearms training for the first time amid a rise of antisemitic incidents in the U.S.
November 17, 2023, 2:21 AM
Jewish community in LA becoming first-time gun owners
November 16, 2023, 3:29 PM

Elon Musk accused of promoting antisemitism on X

The owner of the platform is taking heat from X users for his response to a message shared by another user.
November 16, 2023, 3:29 PM
Elon Musk accused of promoting antisemitism on X
November 15, 2023, 8:00 PM

3 Jewish students sue NYU, claiming college failed to protect them from antisemitism

Three Jewish students at New York University filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging the school has failed to protect them from escalating antisemitism.
November 15, 2023, 8:00 PM
3 Jewish students sue NYU, claiming college failed to protect them from antisemitism
November 15, 2023, 2:13 PM

US extremists exploit Israeli-Palestinian tensions with calls for violence, hate: Experts

Extremists and bad faith actors have been exploiting the tensions in the United States around the Israel-Hamas war to call for violence and division, experts say.
November 15, 2023, 2:13 PM
US extremists exploit Israeli-Gaza tensions with calls for violence, hate: Experts
November 13, 2023, 10:10 PM

'Cowardly act': Desecration of Jewish cemetery prompts outrage in Cleveland suburb

Vandals struck a Jewish cemetery in Ohio over the weekend, defacing nearly two dozen headstones with antisemitic graffiti, according to police.
November 13, 2023, 10:10 PM
'Cowardly act': Desecration of Jewish cemetery prompts outrage in Cleveland suburb
November 13, 2023, 3:17 AM

Montreal Jewish school targeted in shooting for 2nd time in less than a week, police say

A Jewish school in Montreal was shot at early Sunday, the second time in under a week the school has been targeted with gunfire, officials said.
November 13, 2023, 3:17 AM
Montreal Jewish school targeted in shooting for 2nd time in a week, police say
November 12, 2023, 11:10 PM

Ohio State reports 2 antisemitic incidents against students in 24 hours

Ohio State University said police are investigating two antisemitic incidents that occurred within 24 hours against its students.
November 12, 2023, 11:10 PM
Ohio State reports 2 antisemitic incidents against students in 24 hours
November 8, 2023, 5:50 PM

Holocaust survivor's Beverly Hills home vandalized amid spike in reported antisemitism

An antisemitic message was sprayed on the back of a Holocaust survivor's apartment complex.
November 8, 2023, 5:50 PM
Holocaust survivor's home vandalized amid spike in reported antisemitism
November 8, 2023, 11:36 AM

Footage sought in deadly altercation at dueling pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian rallies: Sheriff

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the death of a man who they say hit his head and later died following an altercation with a counterprotester.
November 8, 2023, 11:36 AM
Footage sought in deadly altercation at dueling pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian rallies
1 month ago

Indiana woman allegedly crashes 'on purpose' into what she thought was Jewish school: Police

An Indiana woman allegedly crashed "on purpose" into what she thought was a Jewish school.
1 month ago
Indiana woman allegedly crashes 'on purpose' into what she thought was Jewish school
1 month ago

Antisemitism is on the rise once more amid ongoing Israel-Hamas war, experts say

Officials have repeatedly sounded the alarm on the rise of antisemitism in recent years.
1 month ago
Antisemitism is on the rise once more amid ongoing Israel-Hamas war, experts say
1 month ago

Cornell to host 'unity day' after threats made against Jewish students

Since Hamas' attack on Israel, antisemitic incidents at colleges have increased.
1 month ago
Cornell to host 'unity day' after threats made against Jewish students
1 month ago

Man charged with making threats to Cornell Jewish students

A Cornell University student was charged with making threats against Jewish students on the campus, according to federal charges filed by the Justice Department on Tuesday.
1 month ago
Man charged with making threats to Cornell Jewish students
1 month ago

Student charged with making antisemitic threats to Cornell's Jewish students

The FBI said it's aware of antisemitic threats posted online targeting Jewish students at Cornell University.
1 month ago
Student charged with making antisemitic threats to Cornell's Jewish students
1 month ago

Cornell student discusses fear on campus after rise in antisemitic threats

A Cornell University sophomore discusses increased fear for Jewish students after a rise in antisemitic threats on U.S. campuses.
1 month ago
Cornell student discusses fear on campus after rise in antisemitic threats
1 month ago

Antisemitism on the rise as US grapples with threats from radicalized 'lone actors,' officials say

A rise in antisemitism since Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel is part of "preexisting increase ... around the world," Alejandro Mayorkas said
1 month ago
Antisemitism rising as US also grapples with threats from 'lone' radicals: Officials
1 month ago

FBI involved after threats against Jewish students at Cornell

The FBI is investigating after threatening statements were posted about Jewish people on an internet discussion board at Cornell University.
1 month ago
FBI involved after threats against Jewish students at Cornell
1 month ago

Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly sent antisemitic threats to federal agents resists arrest in court

A federal judge had ordered Vitali GossJankowski detained until sentencing.
1 month ago
Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly sent antisemitic texts to feds resists arrest in court
1 month ago

Gov. Hochul delivers remarks at Cornell after threats targeting Jewish students

The FBI said it's investigating a potential antisemitic hate crime at Cornell University.
1 month ago
Gov. Hochul delivers remarks at Cornell after threats targeting Jewish students
1 month ago

FBI investigating antisemitic threats at Cornell University

Over the weekend, numerous threats to the Jewish community at Cornell University were posted on a website unaffiliated with the university, school officials said.
1 month ago
FBI investigating antisemitic threats at Cornell University
1 month ago

FBI 'aware' of online threats targeting Cornell University's Jewish students

The FBI said it's aware of antisemitic threats posted online targeting Jewish students at Cornell University, and said that it will work with law enforcement partners to take appropriate action.
1 month ago
FBI 'aware' of online threats targeting Cornell University's Jewish students
1 month ago

Experts fear hate, extremism on social media amid Israel-Hamas war

The impacts of the war between Israel and Hamas are compounding in the U.S., as hateful online rhetoric has homeland security experts concerned.
1 month ago
Experts: Hate, extremism on social media spreads amid Israel-Hamas war
1 month ago

US hate crimes expected to soar as Middle East war intensifies: DHS

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that the latest war between Israel and Hamas is heightening the "threat environment" in the United States.
1 month ago
US hate crimes expected to soar as Middle East war intensifies: DHS
1 month ago

Investigation underway in Detroit after the murder of synagogue president

Authorities in Detroit are on high alert after Samantha Woll was found dead outside her home Saturday.
1 month ago
Investigation underway in Detroit after the murder of synagogue president
1 month ago

Popular president of a local synagogue fatally stabbed

According to the Detroit Police, Samantha Woll was found Saturday morning outside her home. The 40-year-old was stabbed multiple times, police said.
1 month ago
Popular president of a local synagogue fatally stabbed
1 month ago

Jewish, Muslim, Arab communities see rise in threats, federal agencies say

Amid an increase in reports of threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities, federal agencies are reaching out to community leaders.
1 month ago
Threats to Jewish, Muslim, Arab communities put law enforcement on high alert
1 month ago

Biden calls on world to denounce anti-Semitism, Islamophobia

President Joe Biden addressed the rise in reports of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent retaliation.
1 month ago
Biden calls on world to denounce anti-Semitism, Islamophobia
1 month ago

‘They are a reminder of the worst of humanity’: SCN CEO on antisemitic attacks

ABC News’ Alex Perez reports on the threat of antisemitism while embedding with the Secure Community Network, the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America.
1 month ago
‘They are a reminder of the worst of humanity’: SCN CEO on antisemitic attacks
1 month ago

Law enforcement 'very concerned' about 'lone wolf' threat against Jewish communities after Hamas attack: Mayorkas

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells Jewish leaders that law enforcement is "very concerned" about "lone wolf" threat against Jewish communities.
1 month ago
DHS 'very concerned' about threats against Jewish communities: Mayorkas
2 months ago

'Fight' against anti-Jewish and Muslim hate 'is often one that is together,' says ADL official

"Unfortunately, as the FBI has already indicated, is that synagogues and mosques are, in particular, vulnerable right now to potential attacks," Oren Segal said.
2 months ago
ADL official on anti-Jewish, Muslim hate: 'Our fight is often one that is together'
3 months ago

NYPD issues warnings of antisemitic hate ahead of Jewish High Holidays

The NYPD has issued warnings of antisemitic hate ahead of Jewish High Holidays.
3 months ago
NYPD issues warnings of antisemitic hate ahead of Jewish High Holidays
4 months ago

University president condemns antisemitic and homophobic vandalism

Police in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are investigating "hate-motivated vandalism" at two off-campus University of Michigan fraternity houses.
4 months ago
University president condemns antisemitic and homophobic vandalism
5 months ago

Man accused of plotting antisemitic attack indicted by grand jury

Seann Pietila, the 19-year-old who allegedly subscribed to a neo-Nazi ideology, was indicted by a grand jury.
5 months ago
Man accused of plotting antisemitic attack indicted by grand jury
5 months ago

'Vile': With Georgia synagogue protests, antisemitism rears its head in the open

Antisemitic incidents across Georgia have prompted criticism from local leaders including Gov. Brian Kemp, Sen. Raphael Warnock, and more.
5 months ago
'Vile': With Georgia synagogue protests, antisemitism rears its head in the open
5 months ago

19-year-old arrested after allegedly threatening mass shooting

The FBI said it arrested Seann Pietila after the 19-year-old allegedly posted antisemitic messages and a search of his home turned up a cache of weapons.
5 months ago
19-year-old arrested after allegedly threatening mass shooting
5 months ago

Man charged in alleged mass shooting plan at synagogue

Federal prosecutors said a 19-year-old Michigan man possessed weapons and expressed neo-Nazi ideology and anti-Semitic beliefs on his social media profiles.
5 months ago
Man charged in alleged mass shooting plan at synagogue
6 months ago

Trial underway for deadliest antisemitic attack in US history

ABC News contributors Elizabeth Neumann and Brian Buckmire join GMA3 with the latest on the trial of Robert Bowers, the man accused of killing 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018.
6 months ago
Trial underway for deadliest antisemitic attack in US history
6 months ago

Synagogues taking security measures amid rise in antisemitic violence

ABC’s Brad Mieke joins us as jury selection is underway for the trial of the suspected Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter accused of shooting 11 people in 2018.
6 months ago
Synagogues taking security measures amid rise in antisemitic violence
6 months ago

US synagogues tighten security amid surge in antisemitic incidents

As the Jewish community grapples with a recent surge in antisemitic incidents, many U.S. synagogues are turning to trainings on what to do if there's a violent threat.
6 months ago
US synagogues tighten security amid surge in antisemitic incidents
6 months ago

US synagogues tighten security amid surge in antisemitic incidents

As the Jewish community grapples with a recent surge in antisemitic incidents, many U.S. synagogues are turning to trainings on what to do if there's a violent threat.
6 months ago
US synagogues tighten security amid surge in antisemitic incidents
7 months ago

Jewish community grapples with Holocaust education amid rising antisemitism

New discourse is emerging about how to teach younger generations about the Holocaust, and whether Holocaust education itself is the best way to combat rising antisemitism.
7 months ago
Jewish community grapples with Holocaust education amid rising antisemitism