Florida man Forrest Kendall Pemberton charged with reportedly planning a mass shooting targeting Jewish workers
A man from Florida has been charged with planning a mass shooting aimed at Jewish employees of a pro-Israel nonprofit organization, according to the Department of Justice. Forrest Kendall Pemberton, 27, hailing from Gainesville, faces charges of attempted hate crime, and for using and possessing a firearm during a violent crime, as well as possessing […]
Student criticized for rejecting a job offer because it involved working for a Jewish individual
Anti-Semitism Exposed Today’s newsletter brings attention to the growing presence of anti-Semitic sentiments both in the U.S. and internationally. Top Stories: Cornell University has initiated an investigation into student Austin Franco’s inappropriate conduct after he reported a discrimination incident involving a rejection from an internship interview. The startup VryfID reportedly expressed it had “no interest […]
Batya Ungar-Sargon argues that being Jewish and a Democrat is now at odds.
American Jews have historically been a steadfast Democratic voting bloc for almost a century. Yet, in recent times, there are shifting doubts about their place within the party they have long supported. Batia Unger Sargon, a political commentator and author, discussed her new book, “Jews and the Left,” in an interview where she posited that […]
Spencer Pratt’s influence over Jewish voters might lead to a win in the LA mayoral election.
Los Angeles Mayoral Primary Highlights Key Jewish Voting Bloc As the Los Angeles mayoral primary approaches its conclusion, attention is turning to a significant voting bloc— the local Jewish community. While topics like homelessness, cost of living, and recovery from last year’s wildfires have mainly shaped the election discourse, recent discussions among candidates are bringing […]
Jewish organization starts new initiative to fight antisemitism
New Initiative Launched to Combat Anti-Semitism A national pro-Israel Jewish organization is starting a new incubator program aimed at tackling anti-Semitism. The initiative, from the American Jewish Congress, is designed to identify and support impactful efforts to address the increasing reports of anti-Jewish hate. “We employ a business-oriented approach, leveraging 21st-century technology and social media […]
Two Jewish women are removed from a Spanish spa after staff notice a Star of David necklace in an unsettling video: ‘Free Palestine’
In Spain, two Jewish women reportedly faced aggressive treatment at a spa after an employee noticed their Star of David necklaces and forcibly removed them from the premises. Hen Mazzig, an Israeli author who shared a video of the incident online, indicated that the two women are American expats living in Barcelona. As they were […]
DOJ files a lawsuit against UCLA for reported antisemitic incidents affecting Jewish students in 2024
A lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice against the University of California System claims shocking treatment of Jewish and Israeli students on campus. This includes areas where they felt restricted and incidents of physical assaults by demonstrators against Israel. The lawsuit highlights that Jewish and Israeli students faced targeted violent crimes, which involved being […]
Vandals destroy posters for a missing Jewish teen girl who disappeared in Toronto
Vandals have shamefully torn down a poster of a 14-year-old Jewish girl, Esther “Esty,” who has been missing in Toronto for over a week. The flyers, which provided details about her disappearance, were affixed to lampposts and utility poles but were stripped away, according to reports. Although some remnants of the poster remain, the act […]
Identified through DNA, a Jewish World War II soldier has been reburied at Normandy.
World War II Veteran Nathan Baskind Finally Laid to Rest Eighty years after his death during the Battle of Cherbourg, U.S. Lieutenant Nathan Baskind was finally laid to rest alongside his comrades at the Normandy American Military Cemetery in France. Baskind, a Jewish American officer from Pittsburgh, had been missing for decades after landing on […]
Jewish Leader Departing the UK After ‘Losing Trust in Britain’
Former United Synagogue Chairman Leaving UK Over Anti-Semitism Jeremy Jacobs, the former chairman of the United Synagogue, has decided to leave the UK, expressing a profound disillusionment with British society fueled by increasing anti-Semitism. In a letter, Jacobs shared his decision to relocate to Israel with his wife, detailing his concerns about the escalating anti-Israel […]