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Antisemitic incidents have ‘skyrocketed’ in the United States post-Oct. 7, ADL reports

There were 3,283 antisemitic incidents in the United States between Oct. 7 and Jan. 7, according to the ADL’s report — including 60 physical assaults.

Americans for Peace Now becomes first US Zionist group to call for an end to the Gaza war

The statement is a sign that American Jewish groups’ broad support for Israel in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 invasion has fractured.

How the watermelon wound up as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism

Watermelons are linked with Palestinian activism because their colors — red, black, white and green — match the colors of the Palestinian flag.

Many Jews criticized Harvard’s Oct. 7 response. Fewer are applauding President Claudine Gay’s resignation.

MIT President Sally Kornbluth testifying before the US House with her head bent patiently

Will MIT President Sally Kornbluth survive the campus antisemitism reckoning?

Israel faces charges of genocide at the International Court of Justice. Here’s why, and how Israel will respond.

Hezbollah leader promises retaliation against Israel for killing of Hamas chief in Beirut

The exterior of San Diego State University's campus

San Diego State U sent an email supporting students after Oct. 7. It’s now being investigated for Islamophobia.

A smiling elderly man overlooking Vermont foliage in the fall

A Greek Holocaust survivor in Vermont knows how to save humanity. He just needs us to listen.

The author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel in his office in 1980, surrounded by books and papers

Citing risk to Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night,’ Iowa judge blocks key parts of state book ban law

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