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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 466

antisemitism in the US

Peter and Zechariah Mehler, Jewish Milwaukee residents, freely admit to having torn down an anti-Israel mural depicting a Star of David turning into a swastika. (Courtesy)
Heroes or hooligans? Milwaukee rabbi and son arrested for vandalizing swastika mural
By Andrew Lapin
In September, a Palestinian businessman plastered his building with an image of the Nazi symbol in a Star of David; the pair who removed it say they don’t doubt it was antisemitic
Peter and Zechariah Mehler, Jewish Milwaukee residents, freely admit to having torn down an anti-Israel mural depicting a Star of David turning into a swastika. (Courtesy)
January 13, 2025, 1:11 am
Heroes or hooligans? Milwaukee rabbi and son arrested for vandalizing swastika mural
In September, a Palestinian businessman plastered his building with an image of the Nazi symbol in a Star of David; the pair who removed it say they don’t doubt it was antisemitic
By Andrew Lapin
Protesters at a Jewish solidarity march in New York City on January 5, 2020. (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images via JTA)
January 9, 2025, 3:34 am
Realizing old tactics aren’t enough, US Jewish groups use science to fight antisemitism
Organizations such as the ADL are finding that calling attention to Jew hatred isn’t working to stem it, as the focus shifts to actively reversing the alarmingly growing trend
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Matthew Scouras; weaponry and cash located by Beverly Police during execution of a search warrant at his home. (Courtesy Beverly Police Department)
January 8, 2025, 8:10 am
Massachusetts man arrested for antisemitic threats had Nazi flag, guns and ammo
Matthew Scouras, 34, allegedly threatened online to rape Jewish women, called for shooting attacks at synagogues; stash of weapons at his home included pistol with no serial number
By JTA and ToI Staff
Police at an anti-Israel protest in Times Square, New York City, January 6, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
January 7, 2025, 9:08 pm
In NYC, Jews targeted in hate crimes more than all other groups combined in 2024
NYPD data says Jewish New Yorkers subjected to 345 antisemitic incidents last year, 54% of total for all minorities
By Luke Tress
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel activists outside Columbia University, February 2, 2024. (Luke Tress/JTA)
January 3, 2025, 4:01 am
NY university opens first legal clinic training future lawyers to combat antisemitism
Touro University, with the nonprofit National Jewish Advocacy Center, launches program focused on legal strategies for safeguarding Jews, and hopes to expand to other colleges
By Luke Tress
Illustrative photo of a police car in Florida's Broward County. (Elvert Barnes/Flikr CC BY-SA 2.0)
January 1, 2025, 6:10 pm
Armed man arrested for plotting attack on Florida AIPAC office
Suspect detained with assault rifles after scouting site of organization’s office; marks the latest in a series of potential violent attacks on US Jewish targets
By Luke Tress
US pro-Israel student leaders visit a home destroyed by Hamas-led terrorists in their October 7, 2023, attack in Kibbutz Beeri, on December 25, 2024 (Courtesy)
December 31, 2024, 3:58 am
From posters to protests, pro-Israel US campus leaders take varying paths to shared goal
American Jewish college students, in Jerusalem to learn about reality on the ground and gain tools, speak out about navigating school while trying to defend Israel
By Zev Stub
Illustrative: Ultra-Orthodox Jews in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, September 14, 2021. (Luke Tress/Flash90)
December 27, 2024, 10:30 pm
Nearly half of ultra-Orthodox Jews in US know victims of post-Oct. 7 antisemitism — poll
Poll comparing Haredi Jews to former members of community finds that both experience discrimination, although rate is slightly lower among members of the latter group
By Luke Tress
A t-shirt showing Hassan Nasrallah, offered for sale on the Walmart website on December 24, 2024. (screen capture: Walmart.com)
December 25, 2024, 11:47 am
Walmart removes at least 4 shirts glorifying slain terror chiefs Sinwar, Nasrallah
US antisemitism watchdog calls third-party items listed for sale online ‘outrageous,’ adds: ‘Are you aware you’re selling apparel celebrating terrorism and violence against Jews?’
By ToI Staff
Threats that Donovan Hall allegedly sent to the Settenbrino family over videos their son shared from Gaza. (Courtesy)
December 24, 2024, 11:48 pm
Man charged for threatening NY hotel owners over videos soldier son posted from Gaza
Arizona suspect made hundreds of calls, including death threats, to Settenbrino family amid online campaign sparked by clips from war
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: Police and community safety vehicles at a Jewish event in Brooklyn, New York City, May 19, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
December 24, 2024, 7:50 pm
ISIS, protests, cybercrime: US Jewish security group warns of holiday threats
No known concrete dangers for American Jews during Hanukkah, but calls for attacks by extremist groups raise concerns
By Luke Tress
Pro-Palestinian protesters at a high school walkout near Bryant Park in New York City, November 9, 2023. (Luke Tress via JTA)
December 23, 2024, 11:45 pm
More than a third of US parents report classroom antisemitism — ADL survey
Majority of Jews polled — 71% — say their children have witnessed or experienced anti-Jewish discrimination
By Luke Tress
The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
December 20, 2024, 9:30 pm
Civil rights probe finds Philly school district failed to tackle antisemitic harassment
US Education Department faults authorities for not doing enough to protect Jewish students despite ‘repeated, extensive notice’ they faced bigotry from peers, teachers and staff
By AP and ToI Staff
Pro-Palestinian protesters at a high school walkout near Bryant Park in New York City, November 9, 2023. (Luke Tress via JTA)
December 16, 2024, 9:53 pm
Leading US private school association apologizes for antisemitism at conference
National Association of Independent Schools expresses ‘profound remorse’ for event that called Israel racist and genocidal
By Luke Tress
Nikki Bick, Rachel Dallet and Ryan Turell each made aliyah in 2024 to play professional sports in Israel. (Courtesy; Turell via Amit Smikt; Design by Grace Yagel/ JTA)
December 14, 2024, 4:41 am
Despite war, these US Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel
Three players who recently made aliyah say the experience has been life-changing — even with ongoing multi-front conflicts and a steep athletic and linguistic learning curve
By jacob gurvis
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