antisemitism in the US

The campus of George Washington University is seen as classes were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Washington, DC, May 7, 2020. (SAUL LOEB/AFP)

March 28, 2023, 6:50 am

GWU clears professor of antisemitism charges brought by pro-Israel group

Findings by outside law firm criticize pro-Israel group StandWithUs for its ‘expansive view of definition of antisemitism,’ which report’s authors say stifles academic freedom

By Andrew Lapin

Kanye West watches the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, on March 11, 2022. (AP/Ashley Landis)

March 25, 2023, 6:06 pm

Kanye West says he likes Jews again after watching movie with Jonah Hill

Rapper ascribes change of heart to seeing Jewish actor in ’21 Jump Street,’ following series of extreme antisemitic remarks last year

By ToI Staff

Connecticut College students protesting against their school's president, Katherine Bergeron, who had been scheduled to speak at a venue with an antisemitic and racist history. (Courtesy of Hannah Foley/The College Voice)

March 25, 2023, 4:01 am

Connecticut College head quits over planned event at golf club with antisemitic past

Katherine Bergeron had faced mounting protests and school faculty passed a vote of no confidence in her leadership

By Andrew Lapin

Illustrative: Police and community safety vehicles at a Jewish event in Brooklyn, New York City, May 19, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

March 23, 2023, 1:08 pm

Record 3,700 antisemitic incidents reported in US in 2022, says ADL

Large increases recorded in attacks on Orthodox Jews, bomb threats, white supremacist propaganda and racism in schools, group’s annual audit finds

By Luke Tress

Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York City, March 30, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

March 22, 2023, 10:00 pm

NYC public college under fire for funding, organizing anti-Israel activities

Manhattan Community College, part of city’s CUNY network charged with antisemitism, hosts display accusing Israel of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ gives credit for viewing controversial film

By Luke Tress

Illustrative: A man sits with a laptop in a dark room (tanawit sabprasan; iStock by Getty Images)

March 19, 2023, 3:45 am

ADL research: Conspiracy-minded Americans tend toward antisemitic views

Study finds close link between individuals’ belief in secretive plots and their agreement with negative stereotypes about Jews

By ToI Staff

Antisemitic flyers distributed in South Florida, January 24, 2022. (Via Twitter; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

March 18, 2023, 5:19 am

Florida bill banning ‘ethnic intimidation’ flyers aims to rein in neo-Nazis

Proposed legislation would outlaw distributing hate material, targeting people who are visibly religious, as white supremacist activities proliferate in Sunshine State

By Andrew Lapin

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

March 15, 2023, 3:06 pm

US anti-Jewish incidents jumped nearly 20% in 2021, FBI finds in updated report

Antisemitic crimes make up majority of religion-based offenses; bureau says increased tally compared to initial December findings due to transition to new reporting system

By Ben Sales

Adam Goldberg as Harry Keshegian in an episode of 'The Equalizer.' (Michael Greenberg/CBS via JTA)

March 13, 2023, 10:12 am

In episode of ‘The Equalizer,’ Adam Goldberg tackles antisemitic hate crimes in NYC

The actor known for iconic Jewish roles like the Hebrew Hammer draws on real experience as a wave of hate crimes strikes Brooklyn in this past Sunday’s episode titled ‘Never Again’

By Stephen Silver

The state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, January 25, 2023. (Al Goldis/AP)

March 10, 2023, 11:27 am

Michigan man indicted for online threats to kill Jewish public officials

AG Dana Nessel claims Jack Eugene Carpenter wanted to kill her; Samantha Steckloff, a Democrat state lawmaker, says she has faced antisemitism ‘constantly’ since October

By AP

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

March 9, 2023, 6:40 pm

Record 6,700 white supremacist propaganda incidents reported in US in 2022 — ADL

Group’s researchers say hate campaigns including fliers, banners and graffiti jumped by 38%, occurred in 49 states

By Luke Tress

Hatchet Speed, a military veteran accused of telling an undercover FBI agent about a plan to 'wipe out' the nation's Jewish population. (Alexandria Sheriff's Office via AP)

March 7, 2023, 8:38 pm

Navy vet with plans to ‘wipe out’ US Jews found guilty in capitol insurrection

Hatchet Speed told undercover FBI agent of admiration for Adolf Hitler, laid out plans to enlist Christians in campaign to rid nation of Jews; also faces firearms conviction

By Michael Kunzelman

In this photo from February 23, 2017, US Army soldiers stand outside their armored vehicle on a joint base with Iraqi army south of Mosul, Iraq. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)

March 4, 2023, 11:15 am

US Army soldier gets 45 years for neo-Nazi plot to ambush his own paratrooper unit

Officials say Ethan Melzer joined military to infiltrate on behalf of group espousing antisemitic, Satanic beliefs, in ‘one of the most stunning betrayals’ from within armed forces

By Larry Neumeister

In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks during a news conference in Lansing, Michigan. (AP Photo/David Eggert, File)

March 4, 2023, 8:54 am

Michigan man ordered to jail for threatening to kill Jewish state officials

Jack Carpenter III agrees to detention; suspect was arrested with firearms and ammunition in his car, tweeted he’d kill Jewish government figures ‘if they don’t leave, or confess’

By Ed White

Saadah Masoud, left, 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)

March 4, 2023, 5:04 am

Pro-Palestinian activist gets 18 months in prison for attacks on Jews in New York

Saadah Masoud sent to federal facility for 3 antisemitic assaults in 2021 and 2022; ‘Hate-fueled violence will not be tolerated in our community,’ prosecutor says

By Luke Tress