Biden’s Envoy to Fight Antisemitism Says She Saw Surge of Hate After Oct. 7 Reflecting at the end of her tenure, Deborah Lipstadt said that after the Hamas-led attack on Israel and the devastating war in Gaza, antisemitism became “almost normalized.”

Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line? (The Conversation) — Many well-intentioned people still struggle to understand what exactly constitutes antisemitism and when anti-Israel rhetoric ‘crosses the line.’ The post Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line? appeared first on RNS.

Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in settling lawsuits (RNS) — The university will now consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism when investigating complaints. The post Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in settling lawsuits appeared first on RNS.

Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast ‘toothless’ agreements WASHINGTON (AP) — The flurry of recent deals has drawn outrage from Republicans in Congress who say the Biden administration is letting colleges off the hook. The post Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast ‘toothless’ agreements appeared first on RNS.

Private Schools Group Apologizes After Claims of Antisemitism at Event After criticism from Jewish groups over speeches at a conference, the president of the National Association of Independent Schools said future addresses would be vetted.

University of Michigan May Fire D.E.I. Official Over Antisemitism Claim The official, an administrator of multicultural programs, was accused of making antisemitic remarks in a conversation. She has denied the allegations.

Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The blaze in the Adass Israel Synagogue is an escalation in targeted attacks in Australia since the war began between Israel and Hamas last year. The post Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue appeared first on RNS.

Antisemitism: Canary in the Coal Mine to Destroying Democracy With Rabbi Jill Jacobs The State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rabbi Jill Jacobs, CEO of T’Ruah, The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights. The post Antisemitism: Canary in the Coal Mine to Destroying Democracy With Rabbi Jill Jacobs appeared first on RNS.

Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years (The Conversation) — Universities have an important role in Jewish American history – highlighting both deep-seated prejudice toward Jews and Jewish students’ paths toward acceptance and assimilation. The post Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years appeared first on RNS.

Heritage Foundation’s ‘Esther’ addendum to Project 2025 isn’t really about antisemitism (RNS) — Project Esther’s concern for antisemitism is actually a smokescreen for an attack on a variety of progressive causes. The post Heritage Foundation’s ‘Esther’ addendum to Project 2025 isn’t really about antisemitism appeared first on RNS.

Party Whose Leader Is Known for Antisemitism Joins Lithuanian Government A new coalition includes a party led by a politician notorious for antisemitic remarks, another blow to the longstanding refusal by Europe’s mainstream parties to join with those seen as extremist.

Violent Attacks in Amsterdam Driven by Antisemitism, Israel Says The police said 57 people were arrested amid violence tied to a soccer game between Dutch and Israeli teams. Israel said it was sending planes to rescue its citizens.

Doug Emhoff Condemns Antisemitism as Democrats Court Jewish Voters In a speech in Pittsburgh a day after the sixth anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting, he vouched for Kamala Harris’s commitment to Jewish security and issued a warning about Donald Trump.

Mangled Wheelchairs, Scheduling Meltdowns And Antisemitism: How Airlines Racked Up Over $275 Million In Fines In 4 Years Over $275 million in fines have been levied against airlines across the past four years. Commercial aviation isn’t typically a marketplace that can regulate itself. Customers rarely have the power to force change with their wallets collectively. Government agencies are the main force ensuring that airlines treat their… Read more…

Amy Spitalnick: Antisemitism and Democracy State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs The post Amy Spitalnick: Antisemitism and Democracy appeared first on Religion News Service.

RNC Speakers Put Israel and Antisemitism Front and Center, Courting U.S. Jews Convention speakers included college students who defended the U.S. flag from pro-Palestinian protesters and the parents of an American still being held by Hamas.

Charlie Kirk, Long Accused of Antisemitism, is Set for a Prime-time Speech The turnaround for the head of Turning Point USA tells the story of how the Republican Party has united around former President Donald Trump.

Messianic Jews gather in US as Israel is under attack, antisemitism surges Joseph Projecct International The post Messianic Jews gather in US as Israel is under attack, antisemitism surges appeared first on Religion News Service.

Harvard’s Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Task Forces Find Climate of Bias In preliminary reports, task forces on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias urged the university to take steps to address the discrimination on campus.

3 Columbia Deans Placed on Leave Over Conduct at Antisemitism Panel Leaked images showed the trio sharing disparaging text messages during an alumni group discussion last month about Jewish life on campus.