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Ireland turns a blind eye to antisemitism as Jews grapple with rising hostility January 24, 2026
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Antisemitism in Ireland is on the rise, with incidents targeting Jews fueled by anti-Israel rhetoric. And community leaders are calling for action.
Teens arrested after allegedly spray painting dozens of swastikas on Brooklyn playground January 24, 2026
The teens have been charged with aggravated harassment charges, and one has been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime, according to the New York Police Department.
Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, draws praise from Elon Musk January 24, 2026
The dispute centers on remarks made at the World Economic Forum by Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, the president of the Conference of European Rabbis, during a panel discussion on antisemitism.
Wiener steps down as CA Jewish Caucus co-chair, faces backlash after accusing Israel of genocide January 24, 2026
Scott Weiner attributed his resignation from the caucus’s leadership position to both his current congressional campaign and the backlash over his Israel comments.