Antisemitic threats have pushed the nationwide cost of protecting Jewish synagogues, schools and community centers past $1 billion a year, new estimates reveal as congregations prepare for big crowds during the High Holy Days , which began Friday with Rosh Hashanah. Why it matters: Enhanced security has become a growing expense for Jewish communities, congregation leaders say, often taking up money that could pay for teachers, summer camps, elder care and other programs. By the numbers: Jewish communal institutions are now spending an estimated $1.02 billion annually on security, a record high, according to new data from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). - That's up 33% from the federation's previous annual estimate of…
Actor Mark Ruffalo is facing sharp public rebukes from Paramount, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center after he linked a $111 billion corporate merger to what he called "genocide", a charge all three organizations labeled antisemitic. The 58-year-old "Avengers" actor posted an Instagram Story on Aug. 21 sharing a resurfaced 2024 video clip […] The post Mark Ruffalo draws fire from ADL, Simon Wiesenthal Center after tying Paramount merger to Israeli military appeared first on American Almanac .
Actor Mark Ruffalo is facing sharp public rebukes from Paramount, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center after he linked a $111 billion corporate merger to what he called "genocide", a charge all three organizations labeled antisemitic. The 58-year-old "Avengers" actor posted an Instagram Story on Aug. 21 sharing a resurfaced 2024 video clip of Oracle executive vice chair Safra Catz discussing the tech company's support for Israel's military following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Ruffalo used the clip to argue against the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that would place CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros. under the control of the Ellison family. David Ellison, CEO of Paramount…Open
Simon & Schuster plans to publish a new novel by Susan Abulhawa, an author with a documented record of antisemitic posts and praise for terrorism, and she is openly taunting the critics trying to stop it. Abulhawa announced the expanded partnership in a defiant video, mocking Jewish writers and editors who had spoken out against […] The post Simon & Schuster expands deal with author who called Jews 'demons' and praised Hamas attack appeared first on American Almanac .
Simon & Schuster plans to publish a new novel by Susan Abulhawa, an author with a documented record of antisemitic posts and praise for terrorism, and she is openly taunting the critics trying to stop it. Abulhawa announced the expanded partnership in a defiant video, mocking Jewish writers and editors who had spoken out against her earlier deal with the publishing giant. "The Zionists have missed or don't know, but Simon & Schuster will also be publishing my new novel," she said, adding that "Zionists are really mad." The video included digitally altered footage of her critics, set to foreboding music. Among those targeted: Eliana Johnson, editor in chief of the Washington Free Beacon, and John Podhoretz, editor of Commentary. A Simon &…Open
AI:Simon & Schuster has doubled down on its partnership with Susan Abulhawa, an author whose track record includes labeling Jewish people as "demons" and openly praising the Hamas terrorist attacks. Instead of taking a stand for basic human decency, this major publishing house is rewarding hateful rhetoric. In a move that can only be described as a slap in the face to common sense, Abulhawa has responded to public criticism by releasing a defiant video mocking Jewish writers and editors. The mainstream media's silence on this blatant endorsement of antisemitism allows these radical elements to thrive under the guise of "literature." It is a complete failure of editorial integrity that prioritizes political correctness over fundamental moral…Open
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pointed questions about his relationship with a Qatar-based media outlet that the Anti-Defamation League accuses of routinely trafficking in antisemitic conspiracy theories, and his quiet decision to unfollow the outlet only adds to the scrutiny. Mamdani sat for an interview with Uncivilized Media in September 2023, and […] The post NYC Mayor Mamdani under fire for ties to Qatar-based outlet the ADL calls antisemitic appeared first on American Almanac .
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pointed questions about his relationship with a Qatar-based media outlet that the Anti-Defamation League accuses of routinely trafficking in antisemitic conspiracy theories, and his quiet decision to unfollow the outlet only adds to the scrutiny. Mamdani sat for an interview with Uncivilized Media in September 2023, and clips from that conversation were shared as collaborative posts on Instagram, appearing on both his account and the outlet's page. As of July 24, 2026, Fox News Digital found Mamdani was still following Uncivilized Media on Instagram. Three days later, on July 27, he was no longer listed as a follower. Neither Mamdani's office nor Uncivilized Media responded to requests for…Open
Although antisemitic incidents of harassment and vandalism significantly decreased last year from record highs in 2023 and 2024, physical assaults against Jews were the highest on record since ADL began tracking antisemitic incidents in 1979.
Author Bill O’Reilly joins “Katie Pavlich Tonight” to discuss the latest on the war in Iran and a new report from the Anti-Defamation League, which found last year that physical assaults against Jewish people reached their highest level since 1979. #trump #iran #americans "Katie Pavlich Tonight" offers a conservative take on the day’s events while welcoming all viewpoints. The goal: cutting through left-right bias in pursuit of plain facts and honest analysis.
The Anti-Defamation League released its annual report, which shows overall incidents of antisemitism are down, especially at college campuses. NewsNation’s Rich Bodee has the details.
