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Antisemitism Watch
Antisemitism Watch is a daily monitoring and analysis program tracking antisemitism worldwide — incidents, rhetoric, policy, and institutional responses — reported from New York City by host Rachel Adler.
Episodes
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MCPS Faces Federal Complaint Over Student Antisemitism
On Antisemitism Watch, host Rachel Adler reports on severe allegations of antisemitic harassment and death threats targeting a student in Maryland's Montgomery…
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Trump's Antisemitic 'Shylock' Slur Faces ADL Criticism
This edition of Antisemitism Watch covers a federal indictment against Duncan Fraser MacDonald for online threats against Jewish people. We examine a Title VI…
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England Mandates New Antisemitism Policies in Schools
Antisemitism Watch reports on a major policy shift in England, where schools will soon recognize antisemitism as a distinct category of harm, following a…
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MCPS Faces Federal Complaint Over Antisemitic Harassment Allegations
Today on Antisemitism Watch, we examine a federal civil rights complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools, alleging systemic antisemitic harassment of…
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London Assaults, French Unrest, UK Green Party Policy
Antisemitism Watch reports on a physical assault targeting three Jewish women in London, which police are investigating as a hate crime. Amid widespread riots…
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Queens Hate Crime Charges Follow Fatal Collision
This episode of Antisemitism Watch examines a Queens hate crime tied to a fatal hit-and-run, where prosecutors cite antisemitic motive for prior vandalism. We…
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Paris Riots See Synagogue Vandalized, Jewish Businesses Looted
Reports from France detail a synagogue vandalized and Jewish businesses looted during nationwide riots. In Queens, New York, Dawood Faisal was indicted for a…
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France: Synagogue Ransacked Amid Widespread Riots
Antisemitism Watch reports on escalating incidents globally. In France, riots saw a Paris synagogue ransacked and Jewish businesses targeted in Marseille…
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Germany Summons Iran Envoy Amid Antisemitic Plot
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers a range of critical developments. We begin with Germany summoning Iran's ambassador following the conviction of men…
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France Riots: Synagogue Vandalized Amidst Online Hate Surge
Riots in France led to the vandalism of a Paris synagogue and the burning of Jewish-owned shops, fueling concerns of antisemitic targeting, even as online…
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LA Preschool Terror Plot Averted
This week on Antisemitism Watch, we lead with an FBI arrest in Los Angeles: Steven Duenas is accused of plotting a mass-casualty attack on a Jewish preschool…
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Ontario Court Convicts Youth in Jewish Terror Plot
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers critical developments worldwide. We begin with a terrorism conviction in Ontario where a youth was found guilty of…
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CAM Reports 75% Spike in Global Antisemitism
On Antisemitism Watch, a significant global spike in antisemitic incidents is detailed by CAM, showing a 75% increase and highlighting the role of social media…
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NYC Teacher's Antisemitic Memes Highlight Campus Concerns
On Antisemitism Watch, host Rachel Adler reports on a New York City public school teacher's antisemitic memes that echoed Nazi propaganda and classic Jewish…
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DOE Probes Swarthmore College Over Antisemitism Response
The Department of Education is expanding its antisemitism investigation into Swarthmore College for alleged failures in responding to campus propaganda…
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Nevada Candidate's Forum Linked to Nazi Talk, Slurs
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers concerning rhetoric from a Nevada GOP House candidate whose online forum featured racial slurs and Nazi Germany…
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Pitt University's Antisemitism Report Sparks Campus Division
This week on Antisemitism Watch, we delve into the University of Pittsburgh's controversial antisemitism report, which excluded input from Jewish students and…
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NYC Jewish History Center Targeted with "Nuke Jews" Threat
This episode of Antisemitism Watch tracks a direct hate threat found at New York City's Center for Jewish History, where a note reading "Nuke Jews, Save Lives"…
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London Teacher's Antisemitic Remark to Child
On Antisemitism Watch, host Rachel Adler reports on a North London teacher accused of telling a Jewish child that Jews caused the Oct. 7 attacks. We cover…
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Antisemitic Chants at Croatian Football Match
On Antisemitism Watch, we cover alarming antisemitic chants by football fans in Croatia, referencing the Nazi regime and 'killing Jews.' In London, a teacher…
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Hateful Notecard Found at Center for Jewish History
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers a range of concerning incidents. In Manhattan, a hateful message targeting Jewish people was found at the Center for…
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NY Governor Debate: Mamdani Labeled 'Antisemite'
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers escalating political rhetoric, including accusations of antisemitism against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a New…
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NYC Antisemitism Surge and Election Rhetoric Concerns
New York City is experiencing a surge in antisemitic hate crimes, including vandalism and threats, as reported by the Cleveland Jewish News. The political…
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German Court Sentences Iranian-Backed Terror Plotters
Germany has sentenced men involved in a state-sponsored plot to assassinate a Jewish leader. In the UK, the Labour Party is demanding the Green Party reject a…
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Harvard sued over alleged antisemitism
This episode of Antisemitism Watch features a lawsuit against Harvard University alleging religious discrimination and retaliation against a Jewish employee…
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Bomb Threats Disrupt Jewish Schools, NY Politics Explodes Over Mamdani
This week on Antisemitism Watch, we cover urgent threats as bomb hoaxes force lockdowns at Jewish day schools across the U.S., including incidents in Brooklyn…
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Manchester Synagogue Attack Inquiry
Reports on the aftermath of a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue, with a public inquiry announced by the UK Home Secretary. We cover a Dublin hotel's…
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Dublin Hotel Incident Sparks Concern
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers a Dublin hotel's reported cancellation of rooms for delegates attending an international conference on combating…
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Harvard sued over discrimination and antisemitism
Harvard University faces a federal lawsuit alleging religious discrimination and antisemitic retaliation against a former employee who took time off for Rosh…
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Haverford Professor Detained for Antisemitic Threats
This episode of Antisemitism Watch examines serious charges against a Haverford College professor accused of sending over 50 antisemitic threats. We cover…
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Manchester Synagogue Attack Inquiry Announced
Antisemitism Watch reports on the UK launching a public inquiry into the 2025 Manchester synagogue terror attack that killed two Jewish men, Melvin Cravitz and…
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Australia Warns of Potential Massacre
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers critical developments worldwide. Jewish leaders in Australia warn of potential mass violence amidst a surge in…
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England and Wales Hate Crimes Surge 10% Amidst Rising Antisemitism
This episode of Antisemitism Watch details a 10% rise in recorded hate crimes in England and Wales, with Jewish people facing the highest per capita rate of…
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UK Investigates Manchester Synagogue Attack Amid Rising Hate Crimes
Antisemitism Watch reports on a significant 10% rise in police-recorded hate crimes targeting Jewish people in England and Wales for the year ending March…
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UK Hate Crimes Spike, Campus Discrimination Allegations Surface
Antisemitism Watch: A 10% surge in UK hate crimes against Jews marks a new high, with the Community Security Trust calling levels 'unacceptable.' We report on…
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Mamdani's Rhetoric, PA TV Libels, and Campus Antisemitism
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces accusations of making hostility towards Israel central to his administration, including calling the war in Gaza a…
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French Far-Right Leader Bardella Faces Antisemitism Claims
Today on Antisemitism Watch: French far-right leader Jordan Bardella faces scrutiny over alleged teenage antisemitic remarks, a controversy impacting his…
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Arkansas Professor Challenges IHRA Law in Court
Antisemitism Watch reports on a legal debate in New York over anti-swastika laws and free speech, as prosecutors face challenges in distinguishing protest from…
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UK Jews Face Disproportionate Hate Crimes Per Capita
Official UK Home Office figures reveal Jews face nearly nine times the per capita rate of police-recorded religious hate crimes compared to Muslims. This…
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Bomb Threats Force Evacuation of Brooklyn Jewish Schools
Brooklyn Jewish schools were evacuated following bomb threats, underscoring community security concerns. New UK Home Office data reveals a significant increase…
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Canada Links Anti-Zionism to Antisemitism
Canada officially defines anti-Zionism as antisemitism in a new federal report, sparking discussion on policy and IHRA definition applications. Host Rachel…
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NYC Mayor Mamdani's Rhetoric and Antisemitism Scrutiny
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing scrutiny over strong statements against ICE and his handling of antisemitism, as detailed by reporting from…
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Campus Activism Suppression and Mayor Mamdani's Remarks
An ACLU report reveals widespread suppression of pro-Palestinian activism on 80 U.S. universities, detailing punitive actions against students and ongoing…
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Lithuanian Synagogue Faces Bomb Threats Amid Security Concerns
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers threats targeting the Jewish community in Lithuania, where a synagogue faced bomb threats and the community relies on…
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Mamdani's NYC Antisemitism Strategy Sparks Debate
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new strategy to combat antisemitism is under scrutiny for its deliberate refusal to define the term, despite increased…
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Nobel Prize Controversy Fuels Antisemitism Debate
Antisemitism Watch covers the controversy surrounding the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, facing accusations of anti-Israel bias and defending…
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Nobel Laureate Pillay Sparks Antisemitism Outcry
This week on Antisemitism Watch: The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to former UN official Navi Pillay sparks outrage from Jewish groups over her alleged…
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Wisconsin Candidate Arrested for Hate Crime Rant
This edition of Antisemitism Watch covers a Wisconsin congressional candidate arrested for a hate crime, his anti-Israel tirade captured on video. We also…
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Northwestern University Play Disrupted by Fire Alarm
On Antisemitism Watch, host Rachel Adler reports on a fire alarm disruption at Northwestern University during a play featuring testimonies from the October 7…
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Averting Mall of America Terror Plot
The FBI has foiled a potential mass shooting plot at the Mall of America, allegedly planned by an 18-year-old motivated by antisemitic beliefs. On college…
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UK Green Party's Zionism Condemnation Sparks Outcry
On today's Antisemitism Watch, we cover the UK Green Party's controversial decision to condemn Zionism as an ethno-nationalist project, sparking widespread…
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Haverford Professor Charged with Antisemitic Threats
This episode of Antisemitism Watch reports on a Haverford College professor charged with felony cyberstalking over antisemitic threats, as detailed by CBS…
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NYC Sees Surge in Antisemitic Hate Crimes
This episode of Antisemitism Watch examines a 9% rise in antisemitic hate crimes in New York City between January and August 2026, with Jewish New Yorkers…
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Haverford Professor Charged in Antisemitic Threats
This episode of Antisemitism Watch tracks a sharp rise in hate crimes targeting Jewish Canadians, including synagogue arson and physical assaults, as reported…
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Haverford Professor Arrested for Antisemitic Cyberstalking
On Antisemitism Watch, we report on the arrest of a Haverford College professor for cyberstalking and sending antisemitic threats. New York City Mayor Zohran…
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Haverford Professor Charged in Online Antisemitic Threats
This episode of Antisemitism Watch covers a significant campus incident where a Haverford College professor faces charges for allegedly sending numerous…
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NYC Mayor Mamdani's Antisemitism Plan Sparks Controversy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's $30 million antisemitism strategy is facing backlash, with critics pointing to a grant for an organization linked to Linda…
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Campus Antisemitism: Enrollment Drops and Protests Escalate
Antisemitism Watch covers escalating concerns for Jewish educators in Ontario, where human rights complaints allege workplace antisemitism and retaliation. We…
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Flight Diversion After Antisemitic Assault and Threat
On Antisemitism Watch, we cover a violent incident on American Airlines Flight 618 where a passenger allegedly made an antisemitic threat and assaulted author…
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NYC Mayor's Antisemitism Plan Under Fire
New York City's new municipal strategy to combat antisemitism faces backlash for omitting a formal definition and failing to address anti-Zionism, while U.S…