anti-semitism

October 28, 2022 | 5:23 AM

Antisemitism decried four years after Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue attack

For many community leaders, their grief is mixed with dismay over the continued and growing incidents of antisemitism in the United States and beyond.

By Peter Smith/The Associated Press

January 24, 2022 | 3:00 PM

What’s behind anti-Semitism attacks and incidents?

Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas earlier this month latest high-profile incident

By Scott LaMar

January 22, 2022 | 7:17 AM

Jewish leaders urge worship attendance after hostage siege

Jewish leaders throughout the U.S. are calling for a strong turnout at this weekend’s worship services in defiance of antisemitic acts such as last weekend’s hostage siege

By Peter Smith/The Associated Press

October 27, 2021 | 9:44 AM

More than 80% of American Jews say antisemitism has increased over the past five years

“It’s a deeply disturbing thing. Psychologically, that’s really dangerous that American Jews feel not safe in their own home.”

By Julia Zenkevich/WESA

May 26, 2021 | 5:44 AM

GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy critical of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Holocaust remarks

The remarks by the freshman Republican congresswoman — and criticism of them — come against the backdrop of antisemitic incidents across the United States.

By Barbara Sprunt/NPR

August 10, 2020 | 7:33 PM

State and federal police investigate swastika painted on Harrisburg Jewish temple

Hate crimes against Jews are on the rise in Pennsylvania, state police say.

By Brett Sholtis

July 7, 2020 | 1:56 PM

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson apologizes for anti-Semitic post

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend.

By Rob Maadi/The Associated Press

May 20, 2020 | 9:52 AM

Viral

Explore the recent rise in antisemitism, which is increasing in ways not seen since the 1930s, in the U.S. and Europe

By Fred Vigeant

May 13, 2020 | 5:50 AM

‘Troubling’ number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in Philadelphia region

Nationally, the ADL counted 2,107 anti-Semitic incidents across the U.S., a 12% increase over 2018 and the highest total since 1979.

By Tim Lambert and Aaron Moselle/WHYY

December 31, 2019 | 4:37 AM

West Virginia governor approves firing all cadets who posed in Nazi-like salute photo

Two academy trainers and a cadet were fired after the photo was first released by the state’s Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety on Dec. 5. Thirty-four others were put on unpaid leave.

By Vanessa Romo/NPR

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