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1-2-2008 / USA

Reports of hate crimes in Nassau County rose 22 percent last year - 150 cases were reported in 2007, up from 123 cases reported in 2006 - largely because of two waves of anti-Semitic and anti-black crimes, according to a special report compiled by the Nassau County Police Department.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Belgium / 14-5-2007
 
Argentina / 28-4-2007
Argentina – A Report Indicates and Increase in the Number of Antisemitic Incidents
The Center for Social Research (CES),which operates under the auspices of the umbrella organization of Argentine Jewry (DAIA), published a report summarizing the antisemitic incidents that occurred in that country in 2006. According to the report's findings, there were 586 antisemitic incidents in Argentina during that year, an increase of about 35% in comparison with 2005. The compilers of the report have determined that the increase in the number of antisemitic incidents has a direct connection with the Second Lebanon War in July and August of 2006. It should be emphasized that the antisemitic incidents are categorized by CES according to very strict criteria which are not identical to those set by the Coordination Forum for Combating Antisemtism.
 
USA / 01-04-2007
USA - Anti-Semitic Incidents in U.S. Decline in 2006, Despite Year Marked By Violent Attacks

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Canada / 1-4-2007
Canadian anti-Semitism at an all-time high
 
Europe / 26-2-2007
Europe – A Sharp Rise in the Proportions of Antisemitism in European Countries
The Commisioner of the European Council for Security and Justice Affairs, who visited a memorial site for Holocaust victims in Germany, reported that in March the Center for Monitoring Antisemitism and Racism in Europe will publish a disturbing report on a highly visible increase in the scope of antisemitic and racist activities all over Europe. According to Commissioner Franco Pratini, the Monitoring Center under the aegis of the European Union reveals in its report that over the last year there has been a sharp increase in antisemitic activity of between 25% and 45% in various countries, while in one country whose name he refused to reveal, there has been an increase of up to 70%. "In my country, France", he said, "as well as in our close neighbors Belgium and The Netherlands, there has been an especially large increase in these negative phenomena".
 
26-2-2007 / France
France - Anti-Semitic attacks jump in France
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in France jumped sharply in 2006, lifted by attacks following the brutal murder of a young Jew at the start of the year and by the war in Lebanon, a Jewish group said on Monday.
CRIF, the representative council of Jewish institutions in France, said physical attacks on Jews rose 46 percent to 112 last year from 77 in 2005.
Anti-Semitic "actions", including both assaults and lesser attacks such as throwing objects or causing material damage, rose 40 percent to 213 from 152, while the number of threats rose by 7 percent to 158.
CRIF said the rise in attacks appeared to have been fuelled by the murder of Ilan Halimi , a 23-year-old Jewish man whose death at the hands of a group of kidnappers in February last year shocked France.
Real determination or an opportunity
Halimi was found naked and tortured after three weeks in captivity and died shortly afterwards.
The leader of the kidnappers said they had wanted to extort a ransom and denied acting out of anti-Semitic motives, but the Interior Ministry branded it an anti-Semitic act and it was followed by a spate of attacks on Jews in Paris.
CRIF also said the war in Lebanon between Israeli forces and Hizbullah guerrillas during July and August of 2006 sparked a rise in attacks in France which continued into September and October.
"Anti-Semitic actions are carried out sometimes with real determination, sometimes simply because an opportunity presents itself," it said in a statement.
The statistics were collected from reports by the service for the protection of the Jewish community (SPCJ), which counts both attacks reported on a hotline and information supplied by the Interior Ministry
 
05-02-2007 / Ukraine
 Ukraine - New report shows rising antisemitism in Ukraine
New report shows rising antisemitism in Ukraine number of antisemitic incidents in Russia stable.
A new report shows rising levels of antisemitic violence in Ukraine and disturbingly consistent reports of antisemitic incidents in Russia. The report, written by ucsj: union of councils for Jews in the former Soviet Union covers 2005-2006.
 
01-02-2007 / Britain
Britain - Anti-Semitism rises in UK

The number of anti-Semitic incidents in the UK has risen to its highest ever.  

According to the Community Security Trust (CST), 594 incidents were reported in 2006 - a rise of 31% in the previous year and the most since records begin in 1984.  

The incidents range from 112 violent assaults, up from 82 in 2005 to 70 attacks on Jewish communal property, up from 48 in 2005.  

While incidents were spread out across the country, nearly 50% of assault and violence took place in Manchester, a city that only accounts for around 10% of all British Jews.  

Among the incidents were 47 gravestones damaged in two incidents at a Jewish cemetery in Manchester, Swastikas scratched into a Holocaust memorial in Nottingham and leaflets saying “No Jews”.  

One area that down was mass produced anti-Semitic literature. In 2006 the number was 20 compared to 27 in 2005.  

"Anti-Semitic hate crime levels have more than doubled in the last ten years. This is unacceptable racism, that many Jews had hoped and believed was a thing of the past," said CST spokesman Mark Gardner. "Today’s anti-Semitism is a wave of hatred, intimidation and abuse against British Jews, who are stupidly blamed and randomly attacked over international tensions for which they bear no responsibility. We call upon the Police, Government, political parties and democrats everywhere to act loudly and clearly against this hateful trend."

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21-01-2007 / Switzerland
Switzerland - Escalation in Antisemitic Activity in Switzerland
According to figures published by the Swiss AkdH (Aktion Kinder des Holocaust - association that combats antisemitism, racism and extremism) on 14 January 2007, the number of antisemitic manifestations reported in the German-speaking part of Switzerland doubled in 2006.According to Samuel Althof, head of the AkdH, while the trend of a rise in antisemitic manifestations was obvious, the numbers did not necessarily reflect an increase of 100 percent. Perhaps, said Althof, the monitoring body was becoming better known. The AKdH has been monitoring antisemitic incidents since 2004 on behalf of the SIG (Swiss Jewish Community). The SIG and the AkdH have been calling for a national antisemitism monitoring body federation-wide.
A similar phenomenon was observed in the French speaking part of Switzerland where, according to a report of the CIDAD (Intercommunity Coordination Against Antisemitism and Defamation), Geneva, published in April 2006, the number of antisemitic acts doubled in 2005.
 
24-12-2006 / Britain
Britain – British Jews Four Times More Prone to Hate Crimes than Muslims
The statistics, from the Metropolitan Police in London and Greater Manchester Police, where Britain’s two largest Jewish communities live, reveal an unexpectedly high level of apparent anti-Semitism within Britain. Jews in the UK are four times more likely to be the target of faith-hate crime than Muslims. Despite the much larger size of the Muslim community, more incidents against Jews were registered than against Muslims. This was particularly the case between July-September, when the second Lebanese war was raging.
The new figures confirm the findings of the All Party Parliamentary Inquiry Into Anti-Semitism, which in its September report, urged action from the police and prosecution services to tackle the problem. The head of the Inquiry, Denis Macshane, stated a "witches brew" of Islamic fundamentalists and intellectuals, racists and extreme left-wingers were making the problem worse.
 
12-11-2006 / United States
USA – Increase in crimes against Jews in NY.

According to NYPD statistics, the number of hate crimes in the city is up almost 8 percent from last year, with attacks on Jews and gays spiking the most. The number of crimes against Jews surged 28 percent, to 95 from 74 and this includes verbal abuse and physical harassment. There does not seem to be a discernable reason for the increase.
 
 
01-09-2006 / Australia
Australia– A Sharp Increase in Antisemitic Incidents
According to reports from the Jewish community correct to early September 2006, there was a six-fold increase in the number of antisemtic incidents in Australia from the beginning of the Second Lebanese War on 12th July 2006 and the cease-fire on 14th August 2006, as compared to the figures for the same period in 2005. In the wake of these incidents, the community stepped security in its institutions for fear of the recurrence of such incidents.
 
06-08-2006 / Netherlands
T he Netherlands – An Increase in the Number of Antisemitic Incidents in the Wake of the Fighting in Lebanon

On 6th August 2006, the Center for Information and Documentation about Israel (CIDI) reported that there has been a sharp increase in antisemitism in the Netherlands since the beginning of the fighting in Lebanon. The reported incidents involved threats and attacks on Jews. 
 
08-08-2006 / Britain
Britain – An Increase in the Number of Antisemitic Incidents in Britain in the Wake of the Fighting in Lebanon
On 8th August 2006, the Community Security Trust (CST) in Britain, the organization charged with the security of the Jewish community in Britain, reported that since the fighting broke out in Lebanon following the kidnapping of the Israeli soldiers, there has been a sharp increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Britain. The organization registered 60 incidents in July 2006 as opposed to 31 incidents in July 2005.
 
27-06-2006 / Britain
 Britain – An Increase in Antisemitism in Manchester in 2005

There was a 40% increase in antisemitic incidents in Manchester in 2005 as compared to 2004. On 27th June 2006, the Commander of the Manchester Police related these findings in an address to the worshippers in a synagogue in Manchester. This 40% increase was recorded at a time when there was a 30% decrease in such incidents in London in 2005. The Police Commander said that at least two antisemitic incident occur each week – most of them involving tossing eggs or dumping water on Jews on there way to or from school. Some of these incidents do include physical violence .
 
17-10-2006 / Germany

Germany – A Sharp Rise in the Number of Antisemitic Incidents in Germany

According to a report in the Germany newspaper Tagespiegel based on Ministry of the Interior statics, there has been a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents in the past two years in Germany. According to the report, in the first eight months of 2006, there were 8,000 reported cases of racist crimes on the part of the neo-Nazis as opposed to 6,605 during the parallel period in 2005. This represents an increase of 20% over the statistics for 2005 and a 50% percent increase over 2004. Among the incidents reported were parties at which neo-Nazis got drunk, tossed "Anne Frank's Diary" into the fire and sang racist songs. An especially serious incident was reported in early October when school boys forced one of the pupils to walk around with a sign reading, "I'm the biggest swine of all because I fraternize with Jews". Another serious incident occurred in January 2006 when an Ethiopian youth   was severely beaten by four young thugs in a small hamlet in eastern Germany.

 

29-04-2006 / Switzerland
Switzerland – An Increase in the Number of Antisemitic Incidents in Switzerland
In 2005, there were 75 antisemitic incidents in the French-speaking region of Switzerland as opposed to 34 such incidents in the previous year, according to the report of the Community Organization for Coordination and Struggle Against Antisemitisn and Defamation. Among those incidents occurring in 2005 were the torching of a Jewish-owned shop and synagogues in Lugano, the desecration of the Central Synagogue in Geneva with neo-Nazi graffiti. There was also a continual increase in antisemitic propaganda. (JTA)
 
22-03-2006 / Canada
Canada – Bnai Brith Published the Antisemitism Report for 2005
On 22nd March 2006, the Bnei Brith Organization published its summary of antisemitism in Canada for the year 2005. According to the report, there were 829 reported incidents of antisemitism in Canada in 2005, the second highest number of such incidents reported since the organization began recording these incidents 23 years ago. In 2005 there was a decline of 3.3% in the number of incidents as opposed to 2004. The highest number of incidents were recorded in Ontario (544) and Quebec 113) where the largest Jewish populations in Canada exist. A total of 25 violent incidents were recorded in 2005 as opposed to 31 in 2004. In 2005, in comparison with previous years, no significant international events occurred that could give rise to an increase in antisemitism. However, the level of antisemtism remained constant throughout the year with the exception of very slight deviations.
 
30-12-2005 / Britain
Scotland – A Survey Shows and Increase in Antisemism in Glasgow
According to a survey of inter-religious relations in the city of Glasgow, there has been a substantial increase in the level of antisemitism in that city. The survey was carried out by sociologists from the University of Edinburgh at the request of the Glasgow City Council. Jews, who participated in the survey, reported numerous incidents of antisemitic harassment, both verbal and physical, adding that animosity towards the State of Israel is frequently expressed in the media and this increases the feeling of malaise within the Glasgow Jewish community
 
04-04-2005 / United States
The United States – The ADL Report on Antisemitism for 2004

On 4th April 2005, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) published its annual report on the struggle against Antisemitism in the United States. According to the report, in 2004 there were a record number of antisemitic incidents in the United States – 1821 incidents as opposed to 1557 incidents in 2003. This substantial increase is rooted mainly in the increase in the number of incidents of harassment of Jews. These incidents of harassment had their roots in two main sectors. The first was in the overt activities of neo-Nazi and white supremacy organizations. These groups gain in strength and supporters mainly by means of propaganda over the Internet, and are showing greater boldness in the overt activities. The second is in the increase in the number of incidents of harassment of Jews on the college campuses and in the schools. Despite this, the report indicates a decrease of 14% with in the general population of those holding clearly antisemitic views. The report also reports that about one third of the Americans believe that American Jews are more loyal to Israel than to the United States. About 30% of Americans believe that Jews were responsible for the death of Jesus, and 15% believe that Jews have too much power in the United States
 
15-03-2005 / Canada
Canada – Report on Antisemitism for 2004
On 14th March 2005, the "Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2004" was published by the Anti-Defamation League of Bnai Brith of Canada. According to this report the number of antisemitic incidents reported for 2004 was 46.7% higher than for the previous year. A total of 857 incidents were reported in 2004, a record number since the report was first published 22 years ago. Since the year 2000 the number of incidents has trebled. The report's findings indicate an increase in violent incidents and a greater atmosphere of "tolerance" for antisemitic remarks as well as light punishments meted out to perpetrators of acts of antisemitism, some of which are defined as "pranks".
 
20-02-2004 / Britain
Britain – The Extent of Antisemitism

On 20th February 2004, the Community Security Trust (CST) of the Jewish Community in England published a report on the extent of antisemitism in the country for the year 2003. According to the report there was a consistent increase of 7% in antisemitic incidents. In 2003, 375 incidents were recorded (an incident a day!). In the sphere of violent incidents, there was an increase of 15% to 54 incidents. Desecration and defacing of Jewish property rose by 31%. 22 synagogues were desecrated in the past year. October was a particularly difficult month with 57 incidents. A survey recently conducted by the Jewish Chronicle showed that 15% of British citizens think that the proportions of the Holocaust have been exaggerated
 
11-03-2004 / Canada
Canada – Bnai Brith Report on Antisemitism for the Year 2003

On 11th March 2003, Bnai Brith published the annual report of its follow-up of antisemitic incidents in Canada for the year 2003. The findings of the report showed a 27% percent increase in such incidents over the number in 2002, and double the number in 2001. Most of the incidents in 2003 fell into the categories of harassment and vandalism. 15 of these incidents involved physical violence against Jews. There was a total of 584 incidents reported in 2003
 
17-10-2006 / Germany

Germany – A Sharp Rise in the Number of Antisemitic Incidents in Germany

According to a report in the Germany newspaper Tagespiegel based on Ministry of the Interior statics, there has been a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents in the past two years in Germany. According to the report, in the first eight months of 2006, there were 8,000 reported cases of racist crimes on the part of the neo-Nazis as opposed to 6,605 during the parallel period in 2005. This represents an increase of 20% over the statistics for 2005 and a 50% percent increase over 2004. Among the incidents reported were parties at which neo-Nazis got drunk, tossed "Anne Frank's Diary" into the fire and sang racist songs. An especially serious incident was reported in early October when school boys forced one of the pupils to walk around with a sign reading, "I'm the biggest swine of all because I fraternize with Jews". Another serious incident occurred in January 2006 when an Ethiopian youth was severely beaten by four young thugs in a small hamlet in eastern Germany
 
22-03-2006 / Canada
Canada – Bnai Brith Published the Antisemitism Report for 2005
On 22nd March 2006, the Bnei Brith Organization published its summary of antisemitism in Canada for the year 2005. According to the report, there were 829 reported incidents of antisemitism in Canada in 2005, the second highest number of such incidents reported since the organization began recording these incidents 23 years ago. In 2005 there was a decline of 3.3% in the number of incidents as opposed to 2004. The highest number of incidents were recorded in Ontario (544) and Quebec 113) where the largest Jewish populations in Canada exist. A total of 25 violent incidents were recorded in 2005 as opposed to 31 in 2004. In 2005, in comparison with previous years, no significant international events occurred that could give rise to an increase in antisemitism. However, the level of antisemtism remained constant throughout the year with the exception of very slight deviations
 
30-12-2005 / Britain
Scotland – A Survey Shows and Increase in Antisemism in Glasgow
According to a survey of inter-religious relations in the city of Glasgow, there has been a substantial increase in the level of antisemitism in that city. The survey was carried out by sociologists from the University of Edinburgh at the request of the Glasgow City Council. Jews, who participated in the survey, reported numerous incidents of antisemitic harassment, both verbal and physical, adding that animosity towards the State of Israel is frequently expressed in the media and this increases the feeling of malaise within the Glasgow Jewish community.
 
04-04-2005 / United States
The United States – The ADL Report on Antisemitism for 2004

On 4th April 2005, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) published its annual report on the struggle against Antisemitism in the United States. According to the report, in 2004 there were a record number of antisemitic incidents in the United States – 1821 incidents as opposed to 1557 incidents in 2003. This substantial increase is rooted mainly in the increase in the number of incidents of harassment of Jews. These incidents of harassment had their roots in two main sectors. The first was in the overt activities of neo-Nazi and white supremacy organizations. These groups gain in strength and supporters mainly by means of propaganda over the Internet, and are showing greater boldness in the overt activities. The second is in the increase in the number of incidents of harassment of Jews on the college campuses and in the schools. Despite this, the report indicates a decrease of 14% with in the general population of those holding clearly antisemitic views. The report also reports that about one third of the Americans believe that American Jews are more loyal to Israel than to the United States. About 30% of Americans believe that Jews were responsible for the death of Jesus, and 15% believe that Jews have too much power in the United States
 
20-02-2004 / Britain
Britain – The Extent of Antisemitism

On 20th February 2004, the Community Security Trust (CST) of the Jewish Community in England published a report on the extent of antisemitism in the country for the year 2003. According to the report there was a consistent increase of 7% in antisemitic incidents. In 2003, 375 incidents were recorded (an incident a day!). In the sphere of violent incidents, there was an increase of 15% to 54 incidents. Desecration and defacing of Jewish property rose by 31%. 22 synagogues were desecrated in the past year. October was a particularly difficult month with 57 incidents. A survey recently conducted by the Jewish Chronicle showed that 15% of British citizens think that the proportions of the Holocaust have been exaggerated.
 
11-03-2004 / Canada
Canada – Bnai Brith Report on Antisemitism for the Year 2003

On 11th March 2003, Bnai Brith published the annual report of its follow-up of antisemitic incidents in Canada for the year 2003. The findings of the report showed a 27% percent increase in such incidents over the number in 2002, and double the number in 2001. Most of the incidents in 2003 fell into the categories of harassment and vandalism. 15 of these incidents involved physical violence against Jews. There was a total of 584 incidents reported in 2003.