anti-Semitism
Swedish Muslim takes on anti-Semitism
By Lauren Markoe — August 1, 2016
(RNS) Siavosh Derakhti is a young, cool Muslim who is trying to awaken Sweden to its anti-Semitism.
Francis writes an appeal for mercy in silent visit to Auschwitz
By guest — July 29, 2016
KRAKOW, Poland (RNS) The pontiff spent intense moments in prayer at the infamous concentration camp, then embraced Holocaust survivors and met some who helped Jews persecuted by the Nazis.
That anti-Semitic Star of David tweet? ‘It’s just a star!’ Trump insists
By David Gibson — July 7, 2016
(RNS) The presumptive GOP presidential nominee doubles down on the controversy, saying those who saw Jewish stereotypes in the tweet are “racially profiling.”
Elie Wiesel died when we needed him the most
By Aysha Khan — July 3, 2016
Our country and our world need another Elie Wiesel. And fast.
Donald Trump deletes anti-Clinton ‘Star of David’ tweet after criticism
By Doug Stanglin — July 2, 2016
The tweet featured the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee against a backdrop of hundred-dollar bills. On the right, in a red, six-pointed star, were the words, "Most Corrupt Candidate Ever!"
When not reading the comments is not an option
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 1, 2016
(RNS) For journalists at religious media outlets, their faith is both what can make them a target of hate online and what influences their responses.
Palestinian leader retracts rabbis water poisoning allegation
By RNS staff — June 25, 2016
(Reuters) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas retracted his allegation that Israeli rabbis had called for the poisoning of Palestinian water
Palestinian leader’s accusation against rabbis likened to blood libel
By Lauren Markoe — June 24, 2016
(RNS) A call to poison wells? Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas makes a stunning claim that no one can substantiate.
Anti-Semitic assaults spike in US
By Lauren Markoe — June 22, 2016
(RNS) And the number of anti-Semitic incidents on college campuses nearly double.
Swastikas in London playground prompt fears of rise in anti-Semitism
By Kimberly Winston — June 21, 2016
(RNS) Swastikas in a children's playground reflect growing anti-Semitic incidents abroad and in the U.S.
Anti-Semitism among refugees a quandary for Germany
By guest — June 3, 2016
(RNS) Anti-Semitism among refugees from Arab Middle Eastern countries is growing, in a nation that is acutely aware of the memory of the Holocaust.
Did a prominent wartime rabbi fail European Jews?
By Yonat Shimron — May 31, 2016
(RNS) At the epicenter of this intense debate is the controversial relationship between FDR and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise.
Archbishop: Anti-Semitism is ‘embedded’ in British culture
By Jerome Socolovsky — May 20, 2016
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Justin Welby said he was "not looking at any political party," but his comments follow anti-Semitic comments by Labour Party members.
British Labour Party struggles to root out anti-Semitism
By guest — May 6, 2016
(RNS) The scandal stems from an unapologetic criticism of Israel for its actions in the occupied territories and elsewhere.
University of California softens anti-Semitism statement
By Reuters — March 24, 2016
The action by California's flagship public university sought to strike a balance between condemning intolerance and protecting free speech.
