antisemitism concerns
Netanyahu Claims Australia's Policies Fueled Antisemitism Before Deadly Sydney Attack
Dec 14, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Australian government of intensifying antisemitism with its policies prior to a deadly attack on a Jewish celebration in Sydney that claimed 11 lives. Netanyahu referenced a letter he sent to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following Australia's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood, warning that such policies were "pouring oil on the fire of antisemitism."
Israeli President Condemns Deadly Sydney Shooting as "Cruel Attack on Jews"
Dec 14, 2025 06:13 pm CST
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has condemned a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach that claimed at least 10 lives, describing it as a targeted attack against the Jewish community and calling on Australian authorities to address rising antisemitism, though Australian officials have not yet confirmed if the Jewish community was specifically targeted.
Generational Divide: How Zohran Mamdani's Victory Reveals a Shifting Landscape in New York's Jewish Politics
Nov 09, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani's historic mayoral win in New York has unveiled a profound generational and ideological divide within the city's influential Jewish community. As the 34-year-old democratic socialist and Muslim immigrant takes office, his victory highlights evolving perspectives on Israel-Palestine relations among younger Jewish voters, while raising both concerns and hopes about his approach to antisemitism and community relations in America's largest city.
Harvard Professor Suspended After Firing Pellet Gun Near Synagogue on Yom Kippur Eve
Oct 05, 2025 03:03 pm CST
Harvard Law School has placed visiting professor Carlos Portugal Gouvea on administrative leave following an incident where he allegedly fired a pellet rifle near Temple Beth Zion in Brookline on Yom Kippur eve. Though claiming he was "hunting rats," Gouvea faces multiple charges including illegal discharge of a weapon and property damage. The incident occurs amid ongoing scrutiny of Harvard's handling of campus antisemitism concerns.