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StopAntisemitism.org starts contest to name first-ever ‘Antisemite of the Year’

The watchdog group is asking the public to select the biggest promoter of Jewish hatred.

Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Source: Twitter.

StopAntisemitism.org is now accepting nominations for the world’s first “Antisemite of the Year Award.” The watchdog group is calling on the public to select the most notoriously vile anti-Semites who not only spread hatred, but also incite violence against the Jewish people.

StopAntisemitism.org is a leading organization focused on exposing anti-Semites from the radical right, radical left and among religious extremists, on holding them accountable and on creating consequences for their anti-Semitic actions.

To inform the public about Jew-haters, every Sunday the watchdog group features an “Antisemite of the Week” on its website and social-media platforms, engaging more than 500,000 followers regularly. Past spotlights include Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), BDS activist Ariel Gold, American neo-Nazi David Duke and Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.

The campaign will keep known anti-Semites on the public’s radar and unmask new offenders.

Nominations for the award will be accepted through Nov. 14 on the organization’s website. Finalists will be revealed on Nov. 21.

A public voting period will take place through Dec. 21 to decide which bigot deserves the shameful title. Nominators and voters will also have the chance to win one of 10 $180 Amazon gift cards.

The winner? Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.)

“It’s all about naming and shaming,” says StopAntisemitsm.org’s national director Liora Rez. “There are far too many anti-Semites promoting Jew-hatred without any consequences. It’s time to stop this racism and discrimination.”

The 2019 “Antisemite of the Year” will be announced on Dec. 30.

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