Anti-Semitism

Canadian leaders want flyer withdrawn

Canadian leaders have asked the country’s prime minister to disavow a taxpayer-funded Conservative flyer they say portrays the opposition Liberal Party as anti-Semitic.

Hate crimes hit seven-year high

The incidence of hate crimes in the United States in 2008 hit a seven-year high, according to data released Monday by the FBI.

New anti-Semitism monitor sees role as reactive, proactive

The Obama administration turns to Hannah Rosenthal, the former head of the Jewish Council of Public Affairs and member of J Street’s advisory council, to be its top envoy in fighting anti-Semitism.

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