Linda Sarsour

November 21, 2018, 7:40 am

Linda Sarsour apologizes to Jewish members of Women’s March over anti-Semitism

Without mentioning Women’s March co-chair Tamika Mallory’s association with Louis Farrakhan, Sarsour admits ‘we should have been faster and clearer’ in condemning anti-Semitism

By Ben Sales

(L-R) Bob Bland, Linda Sarsour, Carmen Perez and Tamika D. Mallory attend BET's Social Awards 2018 at Tyler Perry Studio on February 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET via JTA)

November 20, 2018, 1:59 am

Women’s March founder calls on leaders to resign for ‘allowing anti-Semitism’

In wake of Farrakhan controversy, Teresa Shook writes that current leadership has permitted hatred of Jews and bigotry to become part of the movement

By JTA

Activist Linda Sarsour speaks during a 'Women For Syria' gathering at Union Square, in New York City, April 13, 2017. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via JTA)

November 18, 2018, 9:19 pm

Linda Sarsour rapped for appearing to accuse US Jews of dual loyalty to Israel

Political activist says attacks on congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar come from those who ‘choose their allegiance to Israel over their commitment to democracy and free speech’

By JTA

Deborah Lipstadt, author of the forthcoming book “Antisemitism Here and Now,” says the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting reaffirmed her warnings. (Osnat Perelshtein/via JTA)

November 18, 2018, 1:25 am

Deborah Lipstadt wrote a new book on anti-Semitism. Then Pittsburgh happened

In ‘Antisemitism Here and Now,’ renowned Holocaust historian examines intensifying hatred of Jews, and warns political partisans against only seeing bigotry on the other side

By Ben Sales

Tamika Mallory, right, co-chair of the Women's March on Washington, DC, talks during an interview with fellow co-chairs Carmen Perez, left, and Linda Sarsour, January 9, 2017, in New York City. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

November 12, 2018, 9:17 pm

Women’s March condemns anti-Semitism, but supports leaders Sarsour and Mallory

After actress Alyssa Milano refuses to speak at next event if there is no condemnation of Louis Farrakhan, activist group’s statement says it ‘doesn’t support’ his remarks

By JTA

US actress Alyssa Milano speaks at a campaign event for democratic congressional candidate Katie Porter on November 6, 2018, in Tustin, California. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

November 8, 2018, 1:56 am

Alyssa Milano won’t speak at Women’s March unless its leaders condemn Farrakhan

The actress and #MeToo activist says she is disappointed that Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory did not speak out against the Nation of Islam leader

By JTA

Ben & Jerry’s Pecan Resist flavor (Screenshot from Ben & Jerry’s website/JTA)

November 3, 2018, 2:04 am

Why pro-Israel Twitter is mad at Ben & Jerry’s

Proceeds from new ice cream flavor are going to organizations including Women’s March, which is co-chaired by Linda Sarsour — who supports movement to boycott Israel

By JTA

Protesters of a New School panel on anti-Semitism demonstrate outside the event on November 28, 2017. (Courtesy of Jewish Voice for Peace)

August 11, 2018, 8:09 am

Progressives say racism is ‘prejudice plus power.’ What does that mean for Jews?

The storm over The New York Times’ hiring of Sarah Jeong highlights activists’ question of whether it’s racism when ‘punching up’

By Charles Dunst

Linda Sarsour speaking at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health’s inaugural commencement ceremony at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, June 1, 2017. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images via JTA)

May 25, 2018, 4:44 am

Israeli firm gathered intel to discredit activist Linda Sarsour — report

Pro-Palestinian campaigner said targeted in bid to gather damaging information to help persuade universities not to invite her as a speaker

By JTA

Jonathan A. Greenblatt, the national director of the Anti-Defamation League, speaks at the ADL Annual Meeting in Los Angeles on November 6, 2014 (courtesy ADL)

April 20, 2018, 9:57 am

How a Jewish civil rights group became a villain on the far-left

Critics accuse Anti-Defamation League of ‘selective’ activism and backing institutions seen as perpetuating racism

By Ben Sales

March 12, 2018, 1:29 pm

Daniel Markind

Mallory forfeits inclusion by exalting Farrakhan

Why should we have to choose between what we believe and normalizing bigotry?

Participants in the New York Women’s March marching with the Workmen’s Circle, Jan 21, 2017. (Courtesy of Workmen’s Circle/JTA)

January 20, 2018, 3:07 am

Jewish groups gear up for Women’s March 2018

The event, which last year took place in cities around the world the day after Trump’s inauguration, is set to kick off Saturday

By Josefin Dolsten

Activist Linda Sarsour speaks during a 'Women For Syria' gathering at Union Square, April 13, 2017 in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via JTA)

December 7, 2017, 11:54 pm

Jewish cemetery receives money from anti-Israel activist’s fundraising campaign

Colorado graveyard says it got a ‘large check’ from fund tied to Linda Sarsour, who has been accused of withholding cash

By JTA

Cover and detail from the children's book 'P is for Palestine;' photos of Palestinian youth demonstrating against Israel, throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails. (Book pages screenshot from drbashi.com; photos of demonstrations from public domain)

December 5, 2017, 4:00 pm

‘P is for Palestine’ children’s picture book ignites controversy in New York

Some Jewish parents deeply troubled by attacks on author Golberg Bashi, threats against store carrying her book teaching children about Palestinian culture and heritage

By Renee Ghert-Zand

Hundreds of white supremacists and far-rightists on the outskirts of Emancipation Park during the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 12, 2017. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/JTA)

December 2, 2017, 10:29 am

Jewish Democrats raise money using Trump’s Charlottesville remarks

Republicans call foul, say opposing party’s quoting of anti-Semitic comments by radicals is ‘hypocritical’

By Ron Kampeas