UK records record level of antisemitism in first half of year, charity says:
Britain saw almost 2,000 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024 ...
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Dramatic increase: Antisemitism in Germany has risen by 75%: Cases of antisemitism have increased dramatically in Germany and Europe. The current figures ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Definition of anti-Semitism: Criticism of the Left Party: Several Jewish associations are protesting the Left Party's resolution on the controversial ...
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Key FactsLeft Party Votes on Controversial Antisemitism Definition
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- The Left Party has adopted a controversial stance on the definition of antisemitism against the wishes of its leader, attracting criticism from the Central Council of Jews.
- Delegates opted for the 2021 Jerusalem Declaration, which offers a narrower definition of antisemitism and does not explicitly mention Israel.
- The party resolution criticizes the IHRA definition as a tool for suppressing unwanted criticism and political protest.
- Party leader Jan van Aken emphasizes that criticism of the Israeli government does not equate to antisemitism and that the Left will continue to seek dialogue with Jewish organizations.
"Criticism of the brutal conduct of war in Gaza and of the far-right Israeli government is not hatred of Israel and is not antisemitism."— Jan van Aken, leader of the Left Party, in response to the criticism from the Central Council of Jews.
NHS staff to be banned from wearing uniforms to pro-Palestine protests, says UK Health Sec
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Antisemitism in US healthcare most prevalent in academic medical centers, study finds
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Jewish Students Lobby Congress Against Weaponizing Antisemitism to Silence Critics of Israel
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Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe, ADL's J7 report shows: Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the ...
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Brazilian Jewish group slams President Lula for 'antisemitic blood libel'
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Britain recognizing a Palestinian state would be grotesque, enshrine terror - opinion
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Jewish students still don’t feel safe — and that’s everyone’s problem - editorial
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Islamist sectarianism is the most frightening force in British politics and will only grow stronger
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Barstool bar fires staff, Temple U student suspended over 'F*** the Jews' sign
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"Wipe Jews off the map"? Fierce controversy over Left Party politician's Israel post
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The 10 commandments for fighting antisemitism Jews need to embrace - opinion: KNOW COMMENT: Jews everywhere are despised and vulnerable when Israel is weak ...
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March for Life in Budapest: Not just for victims of the past: "If we are not vigilant, society cannot be a shield against hatred, but can become its spreader ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Left Party leader Ines Schwerdtner on the term anti-Semitism at the party conference
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Key FactsDebate on Antisemitism within the Left Party
21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- Ines Schwerdtner expressed a desire for broader discussion regarding antisemitism allegations against the Left Party prior to the congress.
- The party joined the controversial Jerusalem Declaration, which critiques the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
- Criticism came from the Central Council of Jews and Antisemitism Commissioner Felix Klein, who regretted the party's departure from the IHRA definition.
- Schwerdtner emphasized the need to respect the congress decision while continuing the internal debate on antisemitism.
"If we as a party criticize the right-wing Israeli government and its war crimes, then that is not antisemitism, and I firmly oppose accusations that go in this direction."— Ines Schwerdtner, chair of the Left Party, addresses accusations of antisemitism against her party at the party congress.
'How Churchill's VE Day speech reached our Nazi camp from a hidden attic radio': Holocaust survivors Steven Frank and Gerald Granston tell Metro about their ...
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Hampshire Chronicle May 12
Winchester's Banksy paints walls of Turkish restaurant: Self-proclaimed "professional vandal", Hendog, has created four new bird murals inside Turkuaz ...
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GOP's 'Woke Right' scuttles antisemitism and Israel-boycott bills: Republicans foiled the Antisemitism Awareness Act and an anti-boycott bill ...
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Australian Jewish groups express concern, disappointment as Albanese secures second term
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Police apologise for arresting former colleague over ‘anti-Jewish’ tweet: Julian Foulkes, a special constable with Kent police for a decade, was given a caution ...
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I’m an Israeli professor. Why is my work in Harvard’s antisemitism report?: Harvard is conflating Jewish identity with political loyalty to Israel ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Harvard Begins to Confront Its Anti-Semitism Problem: A 300-page report makes for dismal reading.
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Key FactsTrump Administration Freezes Future Funding for Harvard
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The U.S. Department of Education has frozen future research grants and aid to Harvard University.
- Harvard has rejected the Trump administration's demands and is suing over a $2.3 billion funding cut.
- The administration is reviewing nearly $9 billion in federal funding and is pushing to ban diversity initiatives.
- Harvard condemns the actions as illegal overreach that threatens academic freedom and critical research.
"This letter is to inform you that Harvard should no longer seek GRANTS from the federal government, since none will be provided."— U.S. Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon in a letter to Harvard.
Two wars for a promise of peace: The JCFA battle to ensure a brighter future for the Middle East
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Search to find best chippy in seaside town loved by tourists: When the chips are down, which restaurant will be victorious?
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80 years since the end of the war: Josef Schuster, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, in an interview
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The New Republic May 09
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David Mills: The Republicans’ new and calculated anti-anti-Semitism will encourage the anti-Semites
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Hertha and Kurt Fuchs: A liberation with a bitter end: Shortly before the end of the war, Hertha and Kurt Fuchs hid three Jews in hiding ...
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May 8, 1945: How the victims of the Nazi regime experienced the liberation 80 years ago
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80 years since the end of the war: Play in Salzhausen commemorates the Holocaust: Our series on the end of the Second World War 80 years ago: Actress Kerstin ...
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Editorial: Report a further embarrassment for Harvard: A Harvard task force released a report which found that “antisemitism had infiltrated coursework ...
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Michael Brenner on Shoah survivors after 1945: Freedom does not only mean breaking free from the shackles of violence, but also being able to determine one's ...
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Haverford president gets the worst of the grilling at congressional hearing on antisemitism
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Montana Tucker meets with Emily Damari, Roni Gonen in Israel solidarity visit : "Montana witnessed first-hand what Jewish resilience against unspeakable ...
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Jewish Voices for Palestine and Free Speech Slam House GOP 'Kangaroo Hearing' on Antisemitism
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80 years since the end of the Nazi dictatorship: Rabbi Abraham Cooper makes a powerful appeal to Germany
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Columbia University lays off nearly 180 after Trump pulled $400M over his antisemitism concerns
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UK Jewish creatives write guidance on antisemitism and censorship in arts: Dozens of UK-based Jewish artists and creatives have published guidelines to help ...
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Antisemitism in Munich: New study reveals fears among young Jews: Effects of the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023: Fears, withdrawal, and antisemitic attacks ...
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Lecture in Wetzlar: Anti-Semitism threatens Jewish life: Uwe Becker spoke in Wetzlar about anti-Semitism and emphasized that Jewish life in Germany is under ...
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Vocal Israel critic Kehlani sees NYC concert canceled over 'security concerns': This is the singer's second recent cancellation; last week, Cornell dropped her ...
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Jewish faculty decry Republican panel members ahead of antisemitism hearing: Lawmakers on key committee have quoted Hitler and are associated with calls for ...
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French lawmakers want Dreyfus promoted 130 years after scandal: A group of French members of parliament said on Tuesday that they want Alfred Dreyfus ...
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Jewish professors, students in Iowa condemn higher ed attacks in their name: The attacks are ‘deeply offensive to us. It must stop.’
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Americans used to be steadfast in supporting Israel. No longer: To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable.
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Surrey Live May 05
Holocaust survivor attends VE Day celebration at UK’s oldest mosque: The event also honoured Muslim fighters who died during the war
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Gernsbach residents demand a stand against anti-Semitism: Another March of Life took place on Sunday. Under the motto "Gernsbach does not remain silent ...
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‘Huge surge’ in antisemitism in Birmingham prompts city Jewish site to apply big security changes
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