Antisemitism
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From 2018 through last year, hate crimes against Jews rose from 253 to 477, an increase of 89%.
“Members of the community are not happy. They feel threatened and insecure. The number of Jews who are considering moving to Israel is on the rise,” says Israeli Consul-General Paul Hirschson.
The U.S. Department of Education investigation is for alleged bias based on “shared ancestry,” which can include religion.
“The antisemitism that infected this process sent a clear message to Jewish students and families that their voices are not welcomed,” said James Pasch, the ADL’s senior director of national litigation.
The Canadian government stated that a recent attack at a French synagogue is a “reminder that antisemitism is not a relic of the past.”
Although the New Communist Party is a marginal group, its blacklist garnered national attention and widespread condemnation.
The rabbi and five others were in the synagogue ahead of Shabbat prayers.
The university added the reference at some point between Aug. 20 and 23.
“Everything is being done to find the perpetrator of this terrorist act and protect places of worship,” said French President Emmanuel Macron.
Kevin O’Leary allegedly smashed two lanterns that featured Stars of David.
“It is no accident that the perpetrators of these incidents have defaced schools that are located in neighborhoods with high concentrations of Jewish residents,” per the JCRC of Greater Washington.
Historically, the Islamic Center of Rockland has enjoyed a congenial relationship with the Jewish community.
