antisemitism in the US

Doug Emhoff, the husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders about the rise in antisemitism and efforts to fight hate in the United States in the Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House Campus in Washington, December 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

At White House antisemitism roundtable, Doug Emhoff laments ‘epidemic of hate’

Husband of American VP hosts meeting with Jewish leaders against backdrop of Trump-Ye-Fuentes dinner, rapper’s pro-Nazi rant; participant says discussion was less policy focused

December 8, 2022, 4:30 am

Despite push, Jewish leaders can’t keep Farrakhan follower off Florida city council

Pressed on his views at a council vote in which he was ultimately approved 4-3, Brother John Muhammed refuses to condemn the Nation of Islam leader’s antisemitism

By Andrew Lapin

December 7, 2022, 10:11 pm

At White House antisemitism roundtable, Doug Emhoff laments ‘epidemic of hate’

Husband of American VP hosts meeting with Jewish leaders against backdrop of Trump-Ye-Fuentes dinner, rapper’s pro-Nazi rant; participant says discussion was less policy focused

By Jacob Magid

In this photo from November 1, 2022, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets brings the ball up the court during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center in New York City. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images North America/AFP)

December 6, 2022, 4:58 am

Nike cuts ties with NBA’s Kyrie Irving after antisemitism controversy

Sportswear giant drops Brooklyn Nets player, ending 11-year relationship, a month after he promoted antisemitic film

By Tim Reynolds

Doug Emhoff, the husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a reception to celebrate the Jewish new year in the East Room of the White House in Washington, September 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

December 6, 2022, 3:14 am

Emhoff to chair White House roundtable with Jewish groups on rising antisemitism

Jewish second gentleman to convene discussion that will include State Department envoy Deborah Lipstadt and other top officials

By Ron Kampeas

Police stationed outside a synagogue after threats to the Jewish community, in New York City, November 4, 2022. (Luke Tress/ Times of Israel)

December 5, 2022, 11:33 pm

NYPD reports 45 antisemitic hate crimes in November

Figure amounts to an average of one anti-Jewish attack every 16 hours, and 60% of total bias incidents in the city

By Luke Tress

A screenshot of Hassan Chokr from an Instragram live video on December 3, 2022. (Screenshot from Instragram; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

December 5, 2022, 6:52 pm

Michigan man indicted after accosting synagogue-goers while cursing Israel

Hassan Chokr charged with ‘ethnic intimidation’ for allegedly yelling antisemitic and racist threats as families dropped off kids at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills

By PHILISSA CRAMER

Antisemites at a banner over LA freeway declaring 'Kanye is right about the Jews' (Oren Segal, via Twitter / used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

December 3, 2022, 5:58 pm

US Jews battle ‘mainstreaming’ and normalization of antisemitism

After Kanye West voices ‘love’ for Nazis and ex-president Trump dines with white supremacist, Biden says ‘silence is complicity’

By Paul Handley

Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy, discusses a new initiative during AWS re:Invent 2019 in Las Vegas, December 5, 2019. (Isaac Brekken/AP Images for NFL)

November 30, 2022, 11:31 pm

Amazon CEO: Antisemitic film must stay on site, to allow for ‘different viewpoints’

Andy Jassy suggests decision on controversial ‘Hebrews to Negroes’ movie is not ‘straightforward,’ does not indicate if disclaimer could be added

By TOI staff

New York City mayor Eric Adams speaking during a news conference after the arrest of two suspects for an attempted attack on a synagogue, in New York, November 21, 2022. (NYC Office of the Mayor via AP)

November 29, 2022, 7:35 am

NYC mayor to attend antisemitism summit in Greece amid near-daily hate crimes

Conference this week will convene municipal leaders from 23 countries to share solutions for Jew-hatred; comes after New York authorities thwarted attempt to shoot up synagogue

By Luke Tress

Nick Fuentes, far-right activist, holds a rally at the Lansing Capitol, in Lansing, Michigan, November 11, 2020. (Nicole Hester/ Ann Arbor News via AP)

November 28, 2022, 9:53 pm

Trump’s own ex-antisemitism envoy is latest to bash him for Kanye, Fuentes meeting

Elan Carr calls on old boss to condemn Kanye West and Holocaust denier who he dined with at Mar-a-Lago; Orthodox Union calls pair country’s ‘most vicious antisemitic figures’

By TOI staff, Jacob Magid and Luke Tress

Former US president Donald Trump addresses the Zionist Organization of America in New York City, November 13, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

November 27, 2022, 10:35 pm

Weeks after honoring Trump, ZOA lashes him for hosting Kanye West, Nick Fuentes

Zionist Organization of America says it ‘deplores’ former president’s meeting, demands he condemn ‘Jew-haters’

By Luke Tress and TOI staff

Composite photo: The film 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America' is seen on Amazon Prime; Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving plays during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Screenshot; AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

November 25, 2022, 4:14 am

A month after Irving scandal, antisemitic book and film still available on Amazon

Company has so far resisted numerous calls to remove contentious content from its platform, despite report of multiple internal debates on the issue

By TOI staff

November 24, 2022, 9:54 pm

Adidas says it’s probing allegations it ignored Kanye West’s inappropriate behavior

Former staff say rapper, who recently made several antisemitic outbursts, would show pornography to employees during meetings, intimidate women

By AFP and TOI staff

Saadah Masoud, a pro-Palestinian activist, shortly before beating a Jewish man on a street in New York City on April 20, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

November 24, 2022, 9:16 pm

New York pro-Palestinian activist pleads guilty to hate crimes for 3 attacks on Jews

Saadah Masoud beat a Jewish man at an anti-Israel protest earlier this year; new conspiracy charge could open door to further prosecutions

By Luke Tress

A memorial for University of Arizona professor Thomas Meixner outside the school's Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences building in Tucson, Arizona, October 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Terry Tang)

November 24, 2022, 4:55 am

Jewish security group says antisemitic murder in Arizona could have been prevented

Op-ed by Michael Masters, CEO of Secure Community Network, says University of Arizona ignored warnings before attacker killed professor he thought was Jewish

By Ron Kampeas