Antisemitism

“Universities across the U.S. have been accused of failing to protect Jewish students amid rising fears of antisemitism worldwide.” - RNS

“the unfortunate reality is that this beautiful, biblically based truth has been hijacked by elements of the extreme religious right, often with anti-Semitic implications.” - Michael Brown

“in response to his proclamation that America is a Christian nation not a Jewish nation, the crowd [in the video] begins to chant, ‘Christ is King! Christ is King!’” - Michael Brown

“According to the ADL, the rise in antisemitism represents a 36% increase from the 2,717 incidents tabulated in 2021 and the highest number on record since ADL began tracking antisemitic incidents in 1979.” - RNS

“Jews are only 2% of the American population, but the FBI has stated they account for more than half of the targeted hate crimes.” - Breakpoint

In a tweet declaring “death con 3 on Jewish people,” West also claimed “black people are actually Jew also.” - RNS

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The European Evangelical Alliance “warned that antisemitism is rising around the world. Taking a concrete step April 26 in opposition, it announced its adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of the issue.” - C.Today

“We cannot shrug at antisemitic conspiracy theories — especially coming from a celebrated human rights advocate.” - RNS

“Myths related to Jewish conspiracies to control the world have long circulated in the US and continue to fuel hatred.” - RNS