New York Jewish community to hold mass solidarity rally in response to rise in antisemitic incidents

Prominent New York-based Jewish organizations, including the World Jewish Congress American Section, will gather on Sunday at 11 AM in Foley Square in Lower Manhattan, crossing over the Brooklyn Bridge to culminate in a rally in Columbus Park, under the banner “No Hate, No Fear.”
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In Hanukkah message, British PM Boris Johnson takes strong stand against antisemitism

Johnson marked the start of Hanukkah with a video message unequivocally condemning antisemitism and emphasizing the importance of the British Jewish population. In the video, the PM said “Britain would not be Britain without its Jewish community" and encouraged Jews to celebrate their “unique identity” and to tell the world that they are proud of their Jewish identity. 
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Board of Deputies of British Jews condemns Islamophobic Brixton graffiti

The Board of Deputies has condemned Islamophobic vandalism of a South London Islamic centre, describing the anti-Muslim graffiti as “appalling”. Scotland Yard said police officers were called to the North Brixton Islamic Cultural Centre at around 11am on New Year’s Day following reports that “anti-Islamic slogans” had been spray painted on a nearby building. 
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President Rivlin invites Pope Francis to visit Jerusalem

President Reuven Rivlin held a reception to celebrate the new year with the heads of the Christian denominations in Israel. “As guardians of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, the State of Israel is committed to religious freedom for all,” the president noted. 
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New York Congressional delegation announces support for Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Members of the New York Congressional delegation announced on Thursday during a press conference at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York their support for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which currently provides $90 million of targeted funding to organizations vulnerable to terror attacks and allows these groups to apply for grants of up to $100,000 to enhance security measures such as fencing, surveillance cameras, reinforced doors, and the hiring of security personnel.   
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Italian Jewish community invites top clubs and officials to join fight against antisemitism in sports

On January 16, leading Italian sporting officials and groups will join the UECI to send a strong and unified message to “kick out racism” in sports, with the goal of reaching young fans who are susceptible to the hatred espoused in stadiums across Europe.
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Another 22 Jewish gravestones found desecrated in Slovakia

The World Jewish Congress and the Jewish community of Slovakia were concerned to learn that 22 gravestones in a Jewish cemetery in the country’s northern town of Rajec had been damaged by unknown vandals, a week after 60 gravestones in the town of Namestovo were found damaged in a similar manner. 
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