Antisemitic incidents more than doubled in May compared to last year following Mideast violence, according to new data from ADL. Online antisemitism grew significantly during the pandemic, with COVID-19 ushering in “a new wave of antisemitic conspiracy theories and hate in Europe,” the European Commission said in a report issued last week. Four members of the same family were killed in a pickup truck attack in London, Ontario in what authorities are calling a hate crime targeting Muslims.

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• As we celebrate #Pride, we encourage families and educators to share stories with children and students that validate and normalize the LGBTQ+ experience…
• As Jewish communities in the U.S. and around the world face rising antisemitism, we applaud @SenJackyRosen and @SenatorLankford for relaunching their important Task Force for Combating Antisemitism in this critical moment. #ActAgainstAntisemitism
• Thanks to #SiliconValley leaders for standing up & speaking out against #antisemitism. Important to see this letter with Jews & allies signing on, all of whom say in a clear & cogent voice: anti-Jewish hate is inexcusable, full stop, no equivocation…

• Antisemitic Hate and Israeli Geopolitical Criticism Are Two Very Different Things (NPR Detroit -- Carolyn Normandin interviewed)
• 'This needs to stop': Vandalism at Manny's in SF part of nationwide rise in anti-Semitic incidents (ABC Bay Area -- Seth Brysk interviewed)
• LA teachers' union submit motion to end US aid to Israel and endorse BDS (The Jerusalem Post)

• German Police Search for Suspect of ‘Repulsive’ Attempted Arson at Synagogue in City of Ulm (Algemeiner)
• Georgia Board of Education Votes to Censor American History (The Intercept)
• ‘A walking briefing book’: How Biden adviser Erika Moritsugu quietly champions AAPI priorities (USA Today)

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