NYC Public School Teacher Went Too Far with Antisemitic Messi Post
Controversy Surrounds NYC Teacher for Antisemitic Post A public school teacher in New York City is under fire from advocates for Jewish education due to a Facebook post that featured an antisemitic caricature mocking Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi. Maysa Jarara, who teaches math at Park Slope Collegiate in Brooklyn, shared an image on July […]
Amazon offers a $219 Halloween witch alongside a Star of David spell book: ‘The oldest antisemitic smear’
Trick or Trope? A Halloween decoration available on Amazon is raising concerns among Jewish Americans, who are calling it an “oldest antisemitic smear.” This life-sized animatronic witch features all the classic eerie elements—sharp claws, a sinister face, and a spellbook. However, instead of the traditional five-pointed pentacle typically associated with witchcraft, her spellbook prominently displays […]
Increase in hate crimes and antisemitic incidents persists despite NYC reaching record lows in major offenses
Despite New York City seeing an overall drop in murders and shootings this year, there has been a troubling surge in hate crimes, particularly antisemitic incidents, according to new data from the NYPD. Police reported that hate crimes have risen nearly 13% during the first nine months of the year compared to previous years, with […]
Antisemitic attacker displays bizarre ‘victory sign’ after receiving lenient sentence from NYC judge for assault
On Tuesday, Yehia Amin from New York received a 90-day jail sentence for stalking Jewish individuals wearing kippahs in Times Square, and for assaulting an Israeli tourist shortly after the events of October 7. Observers noted that Amin smiled and appeared to make a “victory sign” during the proceedings. Amin had pleaded guilty in March […]
El-Sayed: Criticizing ‘Genocide’ Isn’t Antisemitic, We Can’t Allow Matters in a Distant Country to Split Democrats
Abdul El-Sayed Addresses Concerns on Antisemitism During a recent episode of MS NOW’s “The Moment,” Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addressed worries regarding his views on antisemitism. He stated that he does not equate criticism of Israel and the actions it takes—actions funded by U.S. tax dollars—with rejecting individuals based on their faith or […]
Major Jewish Organizations Criticize Disney’s Mark Ruffalo for Antisemitic Remarks on Paramount Merger
Condemnation of Mark Ruffalo’s Remarks Three organizations—the Anti-Defamation League, the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and the Creative Community for Peace—have come together to denounce actor Mark Ruffalo for comments deemed antisemitic. Recently, Ruffalo criticized Larry and David Ellison, labeling them as “oligarchs” involved in what he called Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. Additionally, he voiced concerns about […]
New York Jewish man alerts about suspect’s antisemitic history in wife’s death
Tragic Accident Raises Questions About Circumstances Michael Traeger, whose wife Karla passed away in a traffic accident in Queens, New York, in May, expressed concerns about the circumstances surrounding her death. He spoke with the Daily Wire, suggesting that the driver, Dawood Faisal, had a troubling background—including being charged with a hate crime for vandalizing […]
New York Magazine criticized for ‘antisemitic’ cover story that attacked Jewish people while claiming to celebrate Arab culture
A recent article in New York Magazine, which aimed to highlight Arab and Islamic culture in New York City, has faced significant backlash. Critics argue that it instead focused on the alleged “genocide” of Palestinians by Israel, even referring to Israel as “the landmass now called Israel.” This has led to a wave of subscription […]
SoCal rotary club faces criticism due to new president’s antisemitic comments
Rotary International is facing criticism for appointing former Irvine Mayor Farah Khan as president of its Orange County chapter, despite allegations that she referred to Israeli officials as “pedophiles” and “cannibals.” Khan stepped into the role in May, even as local Jewish organizations raised concerns about her inflammatory remarks. Groups like the Jewish Community Action […]
Woman charged with alleged verbal abuse using anti-Semitic slurs near Bondi Beach terror attack location
A woman has been charged with using an anti-Semitic slur close to the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack and is due to appear in court soon. Police responded to Archer Park on Wednesday after reports surfaced about a confrontation involving a woman and onlookers at that location. This incident reportedly occurred around 4:30 […]