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ADL gives grades to colleges for protecting students from antisemitism on campus
How do Drexel University, Lehigh University, the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania do when it comes to addressing antisemitism on campus? The Anti Defamation League has released its Campus Antisemitism Report Card.
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Jewish community stood in solidarity to pray for peace following rise in antisemitism
As antisemitic incidents continue to rise, members of the Jewish community stood in solidarity to call for peace and togetherness in Lower Merion. One woman said she’s thinking about leaving the United States just as she left France to escape such hate. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has more on their prayer for safety.
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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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Holocaust memorial vandalized for second time
For the second time this week a Holocaust memorial in Philadelphia’s Center City has been vandalized. On Sunday, someone spray-painted a swastika on the memorial and then on Wednesday someone else dumped trash at the site. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has new details from police.
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Jewish student at Temple University reflects on anti-Semitism treatment on campus
Temple University has been added to the list of colleges being investigated for alleged discrimination on campus. Back in November the federal government opened civil rights investigations into multiple schools over allegations of antisemitism or islamophobia amid the Israel-Hamas War. NBC10’s Frances Wang spoke to Jewish students about their own personal experiences on campus.
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Holocaust memorial in Center City vandalized for the second time
Police are searching for the person or people responsible for vandalizing a Holocaust memorial in Center City.
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Holocaust memorial in Center City vandalized with swastika in act of antisemitism
Philadelphia police are investigating after a Holocaust memorial in Center City was vandalized with a swastika in an act of antisemitism early Sunday morning.
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Holocaust memorial vandalized with swastika symbol in act of antisemitism
An act of antisemitism was caught on surveillance video when a Holocaust memorial in Center City was vandalized with a swastika symbol. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan spoke with a member of the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation and has more.
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Drexel University is now among the schools under investigation for antisemitism on campus
The Department of Education says Drexel University is now one of the schools a part of their investigation into antisemitism on campuses. Drexel responded saying in part that they do not tolerate discrimination and will fully cooperate with the DOE.
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Gov. Shapiro, religious leaders gather at temple in Philly to speak out against antisemitism
Students, lawmakers and religious leaders joined forces Sunday at a temple in Philadelphia to strongly denounce antisemitism on college campuses and in their communities. NBC10’s Karen Hua has the story.
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Gov. Shapiro, other lawmakers, religious leaders, students gather to denounce antisemitism
Students, lawmakers and religious leaders have joined forces at a temple in Philadelphia to strongly denounce antisemitism on college campuses and in their communities. The gathering Sunday at Congregation Rodeph Shalom comes one day after University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned amid criticism over her testimony at a congressional hearing.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro, religious leaders, others gather to denounce antisemitism
Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., joined other political leaders, religious leaders and the public to rally the community amid a rise in antisemitism. The rally came just a day after University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill resigned over her reactions to questions of antisemitism on campus.
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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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‘I want to be clear': Penn president responds to antisemitism claims
University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill is responding to criticism surrounding her response to the Israel-Hamas war and her comments before Congress. Magill is accused of not doing enough to stop antisemitic acts on Penn’s Philadelphia campus. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has her message.
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With antisemitism rising as the Israel-Hamas war rages, Europe's Jews worry
Antisemitism is spiking across Europe after Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre and Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, worrying Jews from London to Geneva and Berlin.
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Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says
Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay have reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism leveled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views. The Argentine newspaper Pagina 12 says Waters was due to stay in Buenos Aires ahead of shows next week as part of his “This is Not a Drill” tour, but the...
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More than 180,000 people across France march against soaring antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war
More than 180,000 people across France, including 100,000 in Paris, marched peacefully on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.
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Antisemitic and Islamophobic acts up at college campuses due to the Israel-Hamas war
The war between Israel and Hamas has had a ripple effect around the world including here in the U.S. Authorities say antisemitic and Islamophobic acts are up significantly in the U.S., particularly at college campuses, due directly to the situation in the Middle East. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more on the numbers and what Biden’s administration is doing about...
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An increase in harassment against Jewish and Muslim Americans has been reported since Hamas attacks
Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
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Antisemitic Incidents in Pa. and NJ Reach Record High, ADL Says
Antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey reached a record high in 2022, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).