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Creating safe spaces for Jewish teenagers amid rising antisemitism reports
Reports of antisemitic incidents reaching an all-time high led a local Jewish organization to reshape its goal to create a safe space for Jewish teenagers. The Anti-Defamation League released a new report this week citing record-high numbers of antisemitic incidents in New England, showing a total of 623 recorded incidents of assault, harassment, and vandalism in the region in 2023…
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New England saw 205% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023, ADL says
New England saw a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023, surpassing the national increase, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League. “ADL has been carefully tracking antisemitic incidents for 45 years,” said Rabbi Ron Fish, ADL New England interim region director. “The numbers are simply stunning. We have observed a significant rise of incidents, followed by a…
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New Auschwitz exhibit in Boston highlights tragic history of Holocaust
The “Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” exhibit at the Castle at Park Plaza tells firsthand stories of the people who lived, worked, died and survived Auschwitz, the biggest death factory of the Holocaust.
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New Auschwitz exhibit in Boston highlights tragic history of Holocaust
Seven hundred objects from 20 museums around the world are together now, on display in Boston. The “Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” exhibit at the Castle at Park Plaza tells firsthand stories of the people who lived, worked, died and survived Auschwitz, the biggest death factory of the Holocaust. More than one million people—mostly Jews—were murdered there,...
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Latest in series of local antisemitic ‘Zoombombings' under FBI investigation
An antisemitic “Zoombombing” incident interrupted a town meeting in Concord, Massachusetts, last week, according to town manager Kerry Lafleur, the latest in a series of these incidents. The incident occurred at a regularly-scheduled meeting of the town Finance Committee on March 14. The meetings, which are open to the public, are hybrid, meaning committee members and interested town residents are…
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Lawsuit accuses MIT of allowing antisemitism on campus
Two Jewish students have filed a federal lawsuit against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the university of tolerating antisemitism that has resulted in the two students being intimidated, harassed and assaulted. A statement from MIT says the university does not typically comment on pending litigation. The lawsuit mirrors similar antisemitism lawsuits filed since the Oct....
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Harvard's leader decries ‘flagrantly antisemitic' cartoon posted by groups
Harvard’s interim president has condemned an antisemitic cartoon posted to a social media account for a pro-Palestinian university faculty and student group, among others. The cartoon showed two men, one Arab and one Black, with nooses around their necks being held by a hand bearing the Star of David, the symbol imprinted with a star, interim President Alan Garber...
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Antisemitism and safety fears surge among US Jews, survey finds
Nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the U.S. than they did a year ago, according to the latest annual survey from the American Jewish Committee.
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Robert Kraft combatting Antisemitism with Super Bowl ad
Patriots owner Robert Kraft teamed up with Dr. Clarence B. Jones, the man who helped draft Dr. Martin Luther King’s iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.
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Mass. man accused of threatening to bomb synagogue
A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges for accusations he threatened to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb a local synagogue. John Reardon, 59, of Millis, was arrested Monday morning, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. He is accused of making a series of threats left on a voicemail for the Congregation...
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Robert Kraft convenes sports league leaders to discuss fight against antisemitism
Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism held a meeting with the commissioners of several sports leagues this week to discuss the drastic rise in antisemitic rhetoric across the country and ways to use their sports platforms to combat it. Founded by the New England Patriots and New England Revolution owner in 2019, FCAS is a nonprofit organization that seeks to…
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Boston's Holocaust Museum set to open in 2026
The new museum will in Boston be dedicated to remembering the victims of one of history’s darkest times.
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The Boston Holocaust Museum will make sure we never forget the dark moment in history
Later this month, the world will make Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a day to remember the victims of one of the darkest moments in history. Soon, people in Boston will be able to learn about that period of history at a new facility. The city’s first ever Holocaust museum will be built on the corner of Tremont Street and...
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Thoughts on Claudine Gay's resignation as Harvard president
Harvard University President Claudine Gay came under fire for her response to questions about antisemitism on campus and allegations of plagiarism.
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Vandalism of menorah in Framingham under investigation
Police in Framingham, Massachusetts, are investigating the vandalism of a menorah as a potential hate crime. The menorah at Centre Common on Edgell Road was found knocked over Sunday, with a sign in support of Israel also missing from the site, police said Monday. Authorities say surveillance video recorded around 6:51 p.m. on Saturday showed an unidentified person knocking down…
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‘A real beating': NYC Jewish man hit, robbed in front yard by hate-spewing attacker
Joshua Merenfeld, 40, told NBC New York he was standing outside of his building when a man walked up behind him, punched him, pushed him over, kicked him and then took his phone. “It was a real beating,” Merenfeld said. “It wasn’t just one punch and left, it took quite a while. At least a minute of punches which is…
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Controversial banner twice flies over Harvard amid criticism of school: What we know
A small plane towing a controversial sign flew over Harvard University’s campus Thursday and Friday — amid ongoing criticism of the school’s response to antisemitism. Photos show the banner includes a Palestinian flag and the phrase “Harvard hates Jews.” The anonymous group claiming responsibility identifies itself as a group of Jewish students on campus, but didn’t provide any verification....
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Menorah lighting celebrations kick off Hanukkah amid worldwide tension
From Boston Common to Copley Square to Brookline, the lights of the menorah were glowing Thursday night across Massachusetts. Hanukkah is taking on extra significance this year given the Israel-Hamas war and the surge in antisemitism worldwide. “When it’s dark,” said Rabbi Yosef Jazklos, “when there’s challenging times, we appreciate light that much more.” Zaklos is with the Chabad...
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As Hanukkah celebrations begin, tensions are at top of mind
A menorah lighting ceremony on Boston Common was one of many Hanukkah celebrations in the area Thursday.
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Controversial banner flies over Harvard amid criticism of school
A small plane flew over Harvard University’s campus with a banner including a Palestinian flag and the phrase “Harvard hates Jews.”