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Holocaust survivor in LA shares his story amid rise in antisemitism
Joseph Alexander says he hopes kindness will prevail despite a spike in antisemitic incidents across the country. NBC Los Angeles’ Alex Rozier reports.
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‘That's how it started in Germany.' Holocaust survivor alarmed by rise in antisemitism
Joseph Alexander still vividly remembers the horrific things he saw and experienced at Nazi concentration camps more than 80 years ago. Alexander, one of the few survivors of the Holocaust, says he went by No. 142584 instead of his name as he rolls up his sleeve to show the tattooed number on his arm. “I had to watch people being…
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Antisemitic incidents spike 140% across US in 2023, report says
The number of antisemitic incidents, including assaults and vandalism, spiked across the country in 2023, especially after Hamas militants attacked the Israeli territory of the Gaza Strip, according to the new report. According to the latest report by the Anti-Defamation League, there were 8,873 antisemitic incidents in 2023, a 140% surge from 2022. “2023 was not just a record setting…
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Antisemitic graffiti cleaned up in Santa Monica
Residents and Santa Monica’s graffiti removal team are working to cover up antisemitic symbols that have been written on city property across the Pico neighborhood as police search for the suspect. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on April 8, 2024.
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Alleged attack on Jewish student sparks walk-out at El Camino High School
An alleged attack on a freshman Jewish student at El Camino High School in Woodland Hills sparks a walk-out on Tuesday. Students say they have seen a significant increase of antisemitism on campus. Tracy Leong reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 27, 2024.
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Jewish couple assaulted in Beverly Hills hate crime attack speak out
The attack comes as the Anti-Defamation League released new data showing anti-Semitic incidents like this have reached historic levels. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 11, 2023.
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Ohio high school football coach resigns after using ‘Nazi' play call against mostly-Jewish team
An Ohio high school football coach has resigned after his team used antisemitic language to call out plays during a game.
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Elon Musk blames ADL for lost revenue, says he's ‘against anti-Semitism of any kind'
Elon Musk posted that he was against antisemitism Monday and blamed the Anti-Defamation League for lost advertising revenue since his acquisition of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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Jamie Foxx Issues Apology to Jewish Community Over Controversial Post
Jamie Foxx issued an apologetic statement after his Instagram post referencing Jesus, which he has since deleted, sparked accusations of antisemitism.
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President Biden Announces New Strategy to Tackle Rise in Antisemitism, Says ‘Hate Will Not Prevail'
President Joe Biden has announced a new government strategy to fight hate, bias and violence directed at Jews.
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Stanford Investigating After Swastikas and Hitler Image Left on Jewish Student's Door
The incident is the third instance of swastikas being found on campus over the past two weeks, according to the university’s website.
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Jewish Leaders Fear Antisemitic Celebrities Are Normalizing Hate: ‘Everyone Needs to Be Concerned'
A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol spread by celebrities is stoking fears that public figures are normalizing hate and ramping up the risk of violence. Former President Donald Trump hosted a Holocaust-denying white supremacist at Mar-a-Lago. The rapper Ye expressed love for Adolf Hitler in an interview. Basketball star Kyrie Irving appeared to promote an antisemitic film on social media. Those...
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Prominent LA Rabbi Speaks Out Against Former President Trump's Dinner with Ye, Holocaust Denier
One of LA’s most prominent Jewish leaders speaks out against former President Trump’s dinner with Ye and well-known Holocaust denier.
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Prominent LA Rabbi Denounces Trump's Private Dinner
One of LA’s most prominent Jewish leaders speaks out against former President Trump’s dinner with Ye and well-known Holocaust denier. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 30, 2022.
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McConnell: ‘There is No Room in the Republican Party for Anti -Semitism or White Supremacy'
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., opened a news conference on Tuesday with a comment on former President Donald Trump having dinner with rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, and White Nationalist Nick Fuentes.
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More Fallout After Anti-Semitic Remarks
The backlash continues to grow against Kanye West following a series of anti-Semitic comments. LA Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald recently announced he’s ending his partnership with Ye’s sports agency called Donda Sports. Angie Crouch reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 25, 2022.
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Beverly Hills Police Investigate Antisemitic Flyers
Beverly Hills police are investigating the overnight disbursement of about 25 flyers in the north end of the city that blame gun control on Jewish people, authorities said.
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Beverly Hills Police Investigate Antisemitic Flyers
Beverly Hills police are investigating the disbursement of hateful and antisemitic flyers around Beverly Hills.