Antisemitism Watch: Mid-Atlantic

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Daily reports on antisemitism across New Jersey, Philadelphia, and the New York metro area — hate crimes, campus incidents, and the institutions responding to them. Hosted by Rachel Adler, grounded in the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

  1. 19h ago

    House Panel Finds Systemic Antisemitism in Philly, Berkeley Schools

    This episode of Antisemitism Watch: Mid-Atlantic covers significant findings from a House Education Committee investigation into systemic antisemitism and radical activism in K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Berkeley, and within the National Education Association. We also report on a hate crime indictment in New York City, vandalism targeting financial and transit infrastructure linked to anti-Israel rhetoric, and a guilty plea in a Maryland Jewish cemetery desecration case. Topics include: Philadelphia School District, Berkeley Unified School District, National Education Association, hate crime, antisemitism, K-12 education, IHRA definition, New York City, vandalism, ADL, George Horn, Maryland. Sources: - timesofisrael.com: https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyc-man-already-charged-with-manslaughter-now-indicted-for-hate-crime-at-kosher-bagel-shop/ - jewishinsider.com: https://jewishinsider.com/2026/10/house-education-committee-investigation-antisemitism-philadelphia-berkeley/ - edworkforce.house.gov: https://edworkforce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=413825 - campusreform.org: https://www.campusreform.org/article/rutgers-center-focused-growing-movement-rooted-leftist-anti-israel-ideology-analysis/30818 - themedialine.org: https://themedialine.org/headlines/house-probe-finds-antisemitic-anti-israel-materials-in-schools-nations-largest-teachers-union/ - jewishnews.co.uk: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/left-wing-leader-of-largest-education-says-calling-on-schools-to-adopt-ihra-definition-the-wrong-approach/ - inquirer.com: https://www.inquirer.com/education/congressional-committee-education-workforce-antisemitism-report-philadelphia-schools-20261021.html - ADL: https://www.adl.org/resources/article/two-recent-nyc-incidents-target-companies-doing-business-israel - blogs.timesofisrael.com: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/europes-unfinished-lesson/ - newsweek.com: https://www.newsweek.com/hitler-book-owner-pleads-guilty-to-swastika-attack-on-jewish-cemetery-12598885 Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

  2. 1d ago

    Queens Hate Crime Charge at Jewish Bagel Shop

    This week on Antisemitism Watch: Mid-Atlantic, Queens prosecutors have indicted a man for a hate crime targeting a Jewish-owned bagel shop, adding new charges as he already faces manslaughter accusations. In Maryland, a man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for vandalizing a Jewish cemetery with swastikas. In Brooklyn, masked vandals targeted OMNY machines to protest alleged IDF ties, leaving 'Stop the Genocide' banners. Plus, we examine controversy surrounding the New York State Democratic Party's handling of a resolution condemning Jew-hatred, and a remembrance event vows to combat antisemitism. Sources: - gothamist.com: https://gothamist.com/news/queens-man-charged-with-hate-crime-at-jewish-owned-bagel-shop-displaying-israeli-flags - nypost.com: https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/us-news/anti-israel-vandals-destroy-omny-machines-at-nyc-subway-station-over-alleged-idf-ties/ - clevelandjewishnews.com: https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/ny-dem-party-would-ve-publicized-measure-if-it-was-about-anything-but-jew-hatred/article_d6864d07-e7e0-5a81-8392-c23231bebf80.html - newsweek.com: https://www.newsweek.com/hitler-book-owner-pleads-guilty-to-swastika-attack-on-jewish-cemetery-12598885 - timesofisrael.com: https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyc-man-already-charged-with-manslaughter-now-indicted-for-hate-crime-at-kosher-bagel-shop/ - facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/RepJoshG/posts/three-years-after-107-we-remember-the-lives-lost-and-stand-with-those-still-heal/1692137048934958/ Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

  3. 2d ago

    Queens Man Indicted for Bagel Shop Hate Crime

    This episode of Antisemitism Watch: Mid-Atlantic covers the indictment of a Queens man on hate crime charges for vandalizing a Jewish-owned bagel shop. We also detail the NYPD's investigation into vandalism at a Manhattan bank, examining it as a potential hate crime amid a significant rise in anti-Jewish incidents across New York City. Plus, scrutiny falls on New Jersey congressional candidate Adam Hamawy over his past associations and rhetoric, including testimony for a cleric linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and his stance on the Gaza war. This report covers hate crimes, New York City, Queens, Manhattan, antisemitism, NYPD, Melinda Katz, Julie Menin, Adam Hamawy, and political rhetoric. Sources: - JTA: https://www.jta.org/2026/10/19/ny/nuke-jews-save-lives-note-left-at-center-for-jewish-history - gothamist.com: https://gothamist.com/news/queens-man-charged-with-hate-crime-at-jewish-owned-bagel-shop-displaying-israeli-flags - israelnationalnews.com: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/434865 - nysba.org: https://nysba.org/combating-antisemitism-in-the-workplace/ - nypost.com: https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/us-news/nyc-man-charged-in-fatal-hit-and-run-in-jewish-neib-hit-with-hate-crimes-for-trashing-bagel-shop/ - timesofisrael.com: https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-york-city-bank-targeted-with-anti-israel-graffiti-windows-smashed/ - nbcnewyork.com: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/capital-one-bank-vandalism-upper-east-side-manhattan-pro-palestine-message/6560849/ - fox5ny.com: https://www.fox5ny.com/video/fmc-jayypz9irf9d79jn - clevelandjewishnews.com: https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/nypd-hate-crimes-unit-probes-anti-israel-vandalism-at-manhattan-bank/article_32fde857-a4a7-5381-993b-b2f312c5e1c7.html - jns.org: https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/nypd-hate-crimes-unit-probes-anti-israel-vandalism-at-manhattan-bank - patch.com: https://patch.com/new-york/upper-east-side-nyc/windows-smashed-drop-elbit-graffiti-scrawled-ues-bank - blogs.timesofisrael.com: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/is-paris-burning-2/ - thecollegefix.com: https://www.thecollegefix.com/not-inclusive-embry-riddle-rejects-yaf-request-to-host-allen-west/ - jewishlink.news: https://jewishlink.news/three-years-after-october-7-a-clear-choice-in-nj-12/ - qns.com: https://qns.com/2026/10/fresh-meadows-man-indicted-hate-crime/ Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

  4. 3d ago

    Rutgers Faces First Amendment Lawsuit

    This week on Antisemitism Watch: Mid-Atlantic, a former Rutgers student sues the university over alleged First Amendment violations during campus activism. The New York State Democratic Party passes a resolution condemning antisemitism and defining its contemporary forms. Globally, antisemitism incidents have spiked nearly 75%, with Far-Left ideologies leading, and a study reveals over 40% of X accounts amplifying key posts are inauthentic. New York City's mayor also frames security funding as a new public safety standard. We cover Rutgers University, New York Democrats, IHRA, Zohran Mamdani, antisemitism, global hate, X, bots, and New Jersey security. Sources: - blogs.timesofisrael.com: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-rise-of-antisemitism-since-oct-7-an-exclusive-interview-with-ari-ackerman/ - facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/TheCollegeFix/posts/rutgers-student-sues-school-over-arrest-for-hanging-anti-hamas-fliersclaims-his-/1505443298271827/ - thecollegefix.com: https://www.thecollegefix.com/rutgers-student-sues-school-over-arrest-for-hanging-anti-hamas-fliers/ - jns.org: https://www.jns.org/news/world/jk-rowlings-agent-fights-back-against-silent-boycott-of-jewish-writers - jpost.com: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-912039 - jns.org: https://www.jns.org/jns-tv/the-green-partys-anti-zionism-resolution-and-the-fight-over-jewish-identity - nypost.com: https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/us-news/ny-democratic-party-approves-resolution-condemning-antisemitism/ - facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/NMalliotakis/posts/with-anti-semitism-on-the-rise-in-new-york-i-highlighted-my-work-to-deliver-secu/1660981628723327/ Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

  5. 4d ago

    DOE Expands Swarthmore Antisemitism Investigation

    This episode of Antisemitism Watch: Mid-Atlantic covers critical developments on college campuses and in public schools. The U.S. Department of Education is expanding its antisemitism investigation into Swarthmore College following allegations of inadequate response to campus propaganda, including a video depicting an effigy of an Israeli soldier. In New York City, a public school teacher is under scrutiny for posting antisemitic memes, prompting condemnation and leading some Jewish families to withdraw children from public schools for safer alternatives. Meanwhile, the University of Pittsburgh's internal working group on campus antisemitism faces criticism for releasing a report that failed to consult Jewish students, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing hate on college campuses. Key entities: Swarthmore College, Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, NYC Public Schools, University of Pittsburgh, Students for Justice in Palestine, Maysa Jarara, Jewish students, campus antisemitism, hate speech, propaganda. Sources: - nypost.com: https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/us-news/nyc-teacher-posts-antisemitic-meme-of-lionel-messi/ - jpost.com: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-911967 - swarthmorephoenix.com: https://swarthmorephoenix.com/2026/10/17/doe-expands-title-vi-antisemitism-investigation-into-the-college/ Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

  6. 5d ago

    Mamdani Accused Amid Genocide Rhetoric Controversy

    Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City now account for more than half of all reported hate crimes, with 245 incidents recorded in the first nine months of 2026. The episode examines accusations of antisemitism leveled against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani following his 'genocide' rhetoric regarding Israel, contrasted with remarks by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and commentary by Bret Stephens, linking this to IHRA criteria and global propaganda. Coverage also includes Pennsylvania's legislative move to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, an ADL initiative for campus professionals, and vandalism arrests in Connecticut. We also look at community commemorations in Northern New Jersey. Sources: - jns.org: https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/two-teens-arrested-for-jew-hatred-vandalism-in-hartford-area - buttondown.com: https://buttondown.com/antisemitismwatch/archive/antisemitism-watch-mid-atlantic-october-16-2026/ - jns.org: https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/nypd-says-major-crimes-are-down-in-2026-but-jewish-new-yorkers-still-feel-unsafe - wset.com: https://wset.com/news/nation-world/republican-mike-lipetri-targets-tom-suozzi-in-new-york-rematch-3rd-congressional-district-midterms-interview-financial-support-voter-id-transgender-athletes-tax-cuts?teaserSource=trending - nrcc.org: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/10/16/wow-rebecca-bennett-proudly-campaigned-with-an-antisemite/ - bronx.news12.com: https://bronx.news12.com/mayor-mamdani-accuses-blakeman-of-bigotry-after-debate-antisemitism-attack - jns.org: https://www.jns.org/wire/the-focus-project/orchestrated-protests-mobilized-masses-and-scripted-chants-against-israel - nypost.com: https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/nyc-pols-call-on-amazon-to-pull-219-halloween-witch-with-star-of-david-spell-book/ Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

  7. 6d ago

    NYPD Data Shows NYC Hate Crimes Surge

    This episode of Antisemitism Watch: Mid-Atlantic covers a significant rise in antisemitic hate crimes in New York City, with NYPD data showing these incidents making up over half of all reported hate crimes. We examine political rhetoric involving Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, as well as Mamdani's controversial October 7th statement. Updates on policy include Pennsylvania's move toward adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism and a new ADL program to combat campus Jew-hatred. Finally, we look at community commemorations and remembrance events in New Jersey, with insights from the NYPD, ADL, elected officials, and local leaders. Sources: - silive.com: https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2026/10/swastikas-threats-hate-crimes-continue-to-surge-on-staten-island-this-year.html - clevelandjewishnews.com: https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/nypd-says-major-crimes-are-down-in-2026-but-jewish-new-yorkers-still-feel-unsafe/article_07e233e9-4f89-5aff-a1c1-61a3c44ece2b.html - columbiaspectator.com: https://www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2026/10/15/when-political-expression-becomes-a-discrimination-case-at-columbia/ - bronx.news12.com: https://bronx.news12.com/mayor-mamdani-accuses-blakeman-of-bigotry-after-debate-antisemitism-attack - blogs.timesofisrael.com: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/nyc-mayors-oct-7-statement-gives-permission-for-antisemitism/ - brooklyn.news12.com: https://brooklyn.news12.com/mayor-mamdani-accuses-blakeman-of-bigotry-after-debate-antisemitism-attack - jewishlink.news: https://jewishlink.news/antisemites-dont-get-to-define-antisemitism/ - jns.org: https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/pennsylvania-governor-will-sign-ihra-definition-bill-when-it-passes-legislature-state-senator-says - clevelandjewishnews.com: https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/adl-gratz-college-launch-program-to-combat-campus-antisemitism/article_ad0f01f4-f440-5da7-a729-5d98ce4e3227.html - clevelandjewishnews.com: https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/yael-foundation-calls-on-european-lawmakers-to-invest-in-jewish-education-to-combat-antisemitism/article_119651cb-3093-5e66-828d-80312aa6a3c5.html - columbusjewishnews.com: https://www.columbusjewishnews.com/jns/anti-israel-editors-using-subtler-ways-to-slander-jewish-state-on-wikipedia-adl-says/article_214a51df-0612-5b7d-ba06-dff346c63419.html - jewishinsider.com: https://jewishinsider.com/2026/10/irish-jewish-leader-says-dublin-hotel-canceled-guest-rooms-for-conference-on-fighting-antisemitism/ - jewishlink.news: https://jewishlink.news/northern-new-jersey-remembers-oct-7-at-two-mega-events/ - longisland.news12.com: https://longisland.news12.com/optimum-partnership-brings-125000-investment-to-local-businesses-in-woodbridge - jewishlink.news: https://jewishlink.news/jcc-of-middlesex-county-commemorates-oct-7/ Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

  8. Oct 15

    NY Governor Debate: Blakeman Accuses Mamdani of Antisemitism

    Today on Antisemitism Watch: Three teenagers were arrested for racist and antisemitic vandalism at a playground in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, with local police vowing to take hate incidents seriously. In New York, the gubernatorial debate between Republican Bruce Blakeman and Governor Kathy Hochul became a flashpoint for accusations of antisemitism, with Blakeman targeting Mayor Zohran Mamdani and criticizing the state's stance on the IHRA definition. We also look at a complaint filed with NYC Public Schools over kindergarten curriculum art by cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who has faced accusations of antisemitic tropes. Plus, concerns are raised over rhetoric at an anti-Israel gathering in Philadelphia described as a "celebration of the death of Jews," and a new assessment indicates online antisemitism is at a record high. Coverage includes Abington Township, Bruce Blakeman, Kathy Hochul, Zohran Mamdani, IHRA definition, NYC Public Schools, Carlos Latuff, Philadelphia, and Rittenhouse Square. Sources: - timesofisrael.com: https://www.timesofisrael.com/bomb-threat-hoaxes-called-into-4-jewish-american-day-schools/ - jewishexponent.com: https://www.jewishexponent.com/3-teens-arrested-for-racist-antisemitic-vandalism-in-abington/ - blogs.timesofisrael.com: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/why-evidence-should-outrank-institutional-prestige/ - jpost.com: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-911712 - JTA: https://www.jta.org/2026/10/14/ny/mark-levine-will-not-buy-israel-bonds-breaking-campaign-pledge - Algemeiner: https://www.algemeiner.com/2026/10/14/bruce-blakeman-hammers-kathy-hochul-antisemitism-mamdani-new-york-gubernatorial-debate/ - jewishinsider.com: https://jewishinsider.com/2026/10/rebecca-bennett-new-jersey-tom-kean-mayor-derek-armstead/ - silive.com: https://www.silive.com/news/2026/10/the-sharp-accusation-blakeman-made-about-mamdani-and-the-mayors-blistering-response.html - youtube.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAUOd830qvE - jewishinsider.com: https://jewishinsider.com/2026/10/bruce-blakeman-kathy-hochul-debate-warning-anti-israel-protesters/ - australianjewishnews.com: https://www.australianjewishnews.com/online-antisemitism-at-record-high/ - sdjewishworld.com: https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2026/10/14/philadelphia-media-ignores-jewish-counterprotests-to-oct-7-celebration-by-anti-israel-forces/ - newsfromthestates.com: https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/how-talk-about-aipac-without-fueling-antisemitism - jpost.com: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-911727 Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay

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