antisemitic

Reports of assault, harassment and vandalism against Jewish people remain at an historic high in Massachusetts.

Antisemitic incidents increased at a higher rate in New England than the rest of the country last year, with Massachusetts ranking as the worst offender. The Anti-Defamation League released its annual audit of antisemitic incidents Tuesday, which compiled reports of assaults, harassment and vandalism against Jewish people in 2021. The 42% spike in New England outpaced a 34% increase nationwide. Of…

Police are investigating what’s being described as racist, homophobic and antisemitic graffiti found in a girls’ bathroom at a Massachusetts middle school. The graffiti was found at the Holten Richmond Middle School in Danvers on Monday afternoon, according to an email sent to parents by acting co-superintendents Keith Taverna and Mary Wermers, The Salem News reported. “The Danvers Public Schools...