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Schoolchildren at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Northern Virginia present a drawing of Adolf Hitler as an image of a 'strong historical leader' in October 2024, according to a legal complaint filed in July 2025 against the school. (Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law)
November 18, 2025, 6:59 pm
US school that expelled Jews after antisemitic bullying apologizes in settlement
Nysmith School booted 3 Jewish children after parents complained of discrimination and of students celebrating Hitler; agrees to introduce antisemitism training, Holocaust education
By Luke Tress and Zev Stub
A screenshot of Daniel Bloom's Instagram post in which he told of his experiences as a gay soldier in the IDF. (Instagram screenshot used in accordance with article 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 6, 2023, 10:46 am
Soldier from IDF special forces unit says he was harassed over his sexual orientation
Daniel Bloom says was he locked outside in rain, subjected to homophobic slander without support from squadron, commanders; IDF: Officers spoke with soldiers involved, opened probe
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A handgun and bullets. (Somboon Kaeoboonsong; iStock by Getty Images)
May 28, 2022, 9:40 pm
Jewish high school student in Nevada says phony anonymous gun tips used to bully him
Lucas Gorelick, 16, says he was searched 5 times over 2 weeks due to anonymous calls to hotline; notes ‘bullying situations’ linked to Jewish heritage, political activities
By Ken Ritter
Image from 'When We Were Bullies,' a short documentary by Jay Rosenblatt. (Screenshot of HBO trailer)
April 17, 2022, 4:32 am
Oscar-nominated ‘When We Were Bullies’ looks back in shame on 1965 schoolyard attack
In short documentary, filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt interviews his 5th grade classmates and teacher as part of quest to come to terms with his own complicity in bullying another boy
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative image of an anti-Semitic banner draped over a Holocaust memorial in Lakewood, New Jersey, July 2, 2017. (Courtesy ADL)
From the WebMarch 5, 2020, 6:07 am
Anti-Semitic targeting of Jewish student upends elite New Jersey school
New York Times explores how repercussions of students posing next to ‘I h8 Jews,’ written in 30 foot letters in the sand leads a community to shun a young Jewish girl
By Sharon Otterman
Screen capture from video of President Reuven Rivlin speaking as part of a campaign against online bullying among schoolchildren. (President's Office)
February 16, 2020, 6:11 pm
Rivlin launches anti-bullying campaign
Celebrities and ‘online influencers’ join president in urging schoolchildren and young people to act against intimidation, exclusion on social media
By Stuart Winer
Osher Band, 15, a transgender girl from Ashkelon who has been bullied and prevented from attending school. (YouTube screenshot)
April 23, 2019, 5:19 am
Orthodox rabbis in Israel send letter of support to bullied transgender teen
Jewish leaders say they are ‘shocked and pained’ to hear of the treatment of Osher Band, 15, who was hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury after attack at Ashkelon school
By Marcy Oster
Illustrative: A memorial service for Israeli soldiers at the military cemetery in the Druze village of Isfiya in northern Israel. (Government Press Office)
December 5, 2018, 12:21 pm
Druze soldier suffering from PTSD after racist bullying, abuse on base
Serviceman says his comrades mocked him, trashed his room and called him a ‘terrorist’; when he complained, his commander said, ‘Get out, Arab’
By ToI Staff
First lady Melania Trump visits the historical site of the Giza Pyramids in Giza, near Cairo, Egypt. Oct. 6, 2018 (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
October 12, 2018, 6:25 am
Melania Trump says she might be most bullied person in the world
First Lady, whose husband is known for mocking people online, says her anti-bullying campaign focuses on social media partly because of ‘what people are saying about me’
By Dino Hazell
Avi Ganz
December 27, 2017, 3:05 pm
Avi Ganz
The wonderful thing about ‘Wonder’
Contrary to expectations, the film is not about inclusion — and that’s great
Illustrative photo. (Pecaphoto77 via iStock by Getty Images)
June 20, 2017, 12:31 pm
Girl, 16, arrested for forcing 13-year-old into prostitution
Victim was coerced into having sex with 31-year-old man, subjected to massive physical abuse, apparently over $85 gambling debt
By Sue Surkes
Students at the Foxboro Regional Charter School in Massachusetts pose with a Holocaust-related mural in 2016, created through the school's Holocaust Stamps Project (Courtesy)
April 24, 2017, 5:47 pm
More than 9.2-million canceled stamps later, Holocaust postage project recognized in Boston
For 8 years, students at a Massachusetts charter school have collected stamps to learn about the Shoah — and push back on bullying
By Matt Lebovic
Oxford University. (Shutterstock)
From the WebJanuary 17, 2017, 9:26 pm
After 11 months, Labour won’t take disciplinary action over Oxford anti-Semitism claims
Jewish News: Not even a slap on the wrist for two students investigated over claims of ‘bullying’ Jewish students
A Blindspot ad in Tel Aviv (Screenshot)
December 30, 2015, 6:53 pm
Israeli ‘anonymous flirting’ app raises ire at Knesset
Lawmaker takes aim at messaging service co-founded by Bar Refaeli’s brother, Dor, charging it can be used to ‘harass, bully, and threaten’
By David Shamah
Illustrative: Doctors at Assaf Harofeh Hospital southeast of Tel Aviv on January 19, 2014. (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)
December 30, 2015, 5:46 pm
Don’t insult a hospital worker. You could cause a death
Calling someone names has a much deeper effect than most people realize, researchers say
By David Shamah
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