Fighting Antisemitism
Tova Kaplan, a student at Harvard University, testifies before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights briefing on antisemitism on college and university campuses on Feb. 19, 2026. (Screenshot via YouTube)
February 23, 2026, 8:09 pm
At US Commission on Civil Rights hearing, Jewish students warn against politicizing campus antisemitism
The hearing last week was the first in an independent government investigation into campus antisemitism.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Debra Messing addresses a pro-Israel rally in Washington on November 14, 2023. (Screen capture/YouTube)
September 25, 2025, 11:27 am
‘Blatant discrimination’: 1,200 Hollywood stars slam industry call to boycott Israel
US entertainment industry leaders sign letter denouncing call to shun Israel’s film industry, say boycotters ‘aligning themselves with a dark legacy of antisemitism’
By Jessica Steinberg
(Screenshot via JTA)
March 31, 2025, 11:34 am
Digital breadcrumbs lead to the team behind Jewish Onliner, the AI-powered website that got a Yale scholar suspended
The people behind Jewish Onliner don’t see themselves as journalists reporting the news, even if they are pleased to be making it.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Dozens of Harvard Medical School faculty and students protested outside of the school on March 15, 2024. They were protesting an event featuring the president of the American Medical Association, over the powerful physicians' group's repeated refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. (Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
February 6, 2025, 11:00 am
Federal health department to investigate medical schools over pro-Palestinian graduation protests
New federal agency opens antisemitism investigations for the first time.
By Andrew Lapin
Protesters at a Jewish solidarity march in New York City on Jan. 5, 2020. (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)
January 6, 2025, 12:54 pm
Everyone has a plan to fight antisemitism. Few have studied what actually works.
A behavioral social scientist at the Anti-Defamation League is partnering with universities on an ambitious research agenda.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Selena Shultz (Photo by Brian Cohen)
December 29, 2024, 1:18 pm
Righteous Among the Neighbors: Selina Shultz
Mt. Lebanon High School students interviewed non-Jewish Pittsburghers who support the Jewish community and take action to uproot antisemitism.
By Abby Sohyda
Members of the Palestinian embassy to the Holy See give a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf, to Pope Francis during a Christmas ceremony at St Peter's Square at the Vatican, Dec. 7, 2024. (Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images)
December 16, 2024, 9:52 pm
As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism
The guide, a collaboration between Jewish and Catholic leaders, lands as Pope Francis’ sharp criticism of Israel has drawn allegations of antisemitism.
By Ben Sales
Protests gather in front of the Israeli Embassy to stage a protest against Israel's war in Gaza in Dublin, Ireland, on May 14, 2024. (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)
December 16, 2024, 9:43 pm
Israel to shutter Ireland embassy, citing ‘antisemitic rhetoric of the Irish government’
The move illustrates how Israel’s new foreign minister is approaching ties with countries that criticize Israel.
By Philissa Cramer
Graffiti is pictured on a wall as pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied the Millar Library on the campus of Portland State University, in Portland, Oregon on April 30, 2024. (John Rudoff / AFP via Getty Images)
December 15, 2024, 7:54 pm
Amid war and an election, the Jewish mainstream bends to the right
Jews feeling threatened by campus protests and the rise of antisemitism look to Jewish organizations and a new administration to crack down.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Angell Hall at the University of Michigan (Wikimedia)
December 14, 2024, 4:29 pm
U of Michigan fires DEI official over purported antisemitic comments
The incident came as the university has faced questions about its ability to protect Jewish students and personnel.
By Andrew Lapin
Demonstrators attend a pro-Israel rally in Amsterdam on Nov. 28, 2024. (Credit: Courtesy of Christians for Israel)
November 29, 2024, 7:27 am
Thousands attend pro-Israel rally in Amsterdam
The municipality moved the event from a central location to a more remote point.
By Canaan Lidor
Messages reading "Glory To Our Martyrs" and "Divestment From Zionist Genocide Now" are projected onto the side of a building on George Washington University's campus in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2023. (StopAntisemitism via X)
August 21, 2024, 1:12 pm
George Washington U suspends Jewish Voice for Peace chapter as colleges prepare for resurgence of Israel protests
The university also suspended Students for Justice in Palestine and put six other pro-Palestinian student groups on probation
By Andrew Lapin
Shabbos Kestenbaum speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, July 17, 2024. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)
July 18, 2024, 9:56 am
Republicans cheer Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard grad who is suing school over antisemitism
Kestenbaum got a hero’s welcome for helping to knock a despised liberal institution, Harvard, back on its heels.
By Ron Kampeas
Matt Brooks, CEO of Republican Jewish Coalition holds up a kippah with the name "Trump" on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, July 16, 2024. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
July 17, 2024, 9:39 am
In a first, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO addresses RNC as Republicans vow to make American Jews safe again
Matt Brooks: “President Trump will stop the mobs on college campuses so Jewish students feel safe when they go to class."
By Ron Kampeas
(Image by Pexels/Pixabay)
July 9, 2024, 4:12 pm
Meta bans use of ‘Zionists’ as a cover for attacks on Jews or Israelis
“Meta’s decision is a much-needed advancement in our ongoing fight against online antisemitism and hatred,” said Ronald Lauder, WJC's president.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
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