Search results for: “antisemitism”
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Dave Chappelle’s “SNL” Opening Monologue on Kanye West’s Antisemitism!
This past weekend, Dave Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time, while Black Star made its Saturday Night Live debut. More than 15 minutes into his first monologue, Chappelle addressed Kanye West’s recent antisemitic comments. Chappelle appeared for the third time, and the hip-hop duo Black Star Yasiin ‘Mos Def’ Bey and Talib…
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An Indiana reporter was detained for threatening to “kill each Jew” pro-Israel authorities
As per a federal affidavit submitted in court this past week, a freelance reporter located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, faces up to 5 years in federal prison after reportedly threatening to “hit” each pro-Israel U.S. government official” and “kill each Jew” in the city. The accusation against 41-year-old Jeffrey Stevens involves sending threats via interstate…
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Claudine Gay, Former Harvard President, Expresses Views in Op-Ed Piece
After plagiarism accusations and criticism of her response to a December congressional hearing on antisemitism, Harvard University president Claudine Gay resigned. Gay wrote an op-ed for the New York Times about her resignation, hoping it would prevent critics from using her presidency. She emphasized Harvard’s values of excellence, openness, independence, and truth to prevent demagogues…
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Hanukkah Menorah Defiantly Relit in Oakland After Vandalism Sparks Hate Crime Investigation
In a show of resilience and unity, a community in Oakland came together on Wednesday to illuminate a replacement Hanukkah menorah after the original one fell victim to a disturbing act of vandalism, prompting the initiation of a hate crime investigation by the Oakland Police Department. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday,…
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Alleged hate crime and assault with a deadly weapon, detained by the Beverly Hills police
A belt allegedly struck an elderly man on the head around 9 a.m. Saturday near North Rexford Drive and North Santa Monica Boulevard. Jarris Jay Silagi, 44, faced charges of lethal weapon, “attempt robbery,” hate crime, and elder abuse at Los Angeles County Jail. After the attack on Saturday, in which the suspect was accused…
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U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman’s Brooklyn Office Vandalized: Lawmakers Condemn Attack as Democrats Rally in Support
In a distressing turn of events, the expressions sprayed were messages like “BLOOD ON UR HANDS” on the sidewalk and “LET GAZA LIVE” on the building. The Brooklyn office of U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman fell victim to vandalism, as graffiti messages surfaced, sending strong political messages The incident prompted swift condemnation from U.S. Rep. Dan…
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Liz Magill Announces FBI Investigation into Antisemitic Threats at University of Pennsylvania
The disturbing messages included threats of violence against members of the Jewish community. Penn President Liz Magill announced that the FBI is conducting an investigation following the receipt of threatening antisemitic emails by some University of Pennsylvania staff Liz Magill stated that both Penn police and the FBI are treating this as a potential hate…
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Nevada Man Arrested After Threatening, Leaving Antisemitic Voicemails To Jewish Senator And Her Family
A Nevada man arrested was accused of threatening and leaving antisemitic voicemails to a Jewish senator and her family. Nevada Man Arrested for Threatening and Leaving Antisemitic Voicemails to Jewish Senator and Her Family A 43-year-old Nevada man arrested named John Anthony Miller was accused of threatening and leaving a series of antisemitic voicemails to…
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Tree of Life Massacre Anniversary Marked by Pro-Palestine Graffiti at Allderdice High School
Pro-Palestine graffiti was discovered on the front of Allderdice High School, a predominantly Jewish neighborhood institution. The Squirrel Hill community awoke on Thursday, a day before the city was scheduled to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the tragic Tree of Life massacre, during which 11 congregants lost their lives in a violent attack at the…
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Jewish organizations from all walks of life criticize anti-Muslim hatred when a Palestinian-American kid is fatally murdered
Jewish organizations from different religious backgrounds are appealing to Americans not to let anti-Muslim hatred grow due to Israel’s conflict with Hamas amid the killing of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American child in a Chicago suburb. Jewish Council for Public Affairs, a national public policy organization, is the driving force behind a statement that includes umbrella organizations…