Senate committee hearing highlights antisemitism’s toll on older Jews

Senate committee hearing highlights antisemitism’s toll on older Jews

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), the committee’s chairman, said in his opening statement that he organized the hearing to highlight the fear permeating elderly Jewish communities in Florida and nationwide. “Older Jewish Americans overwhelmingly recognize the increasing threat of antisemitism. In fact, according to the American Jewish Committee’s 2024 State of Antisemitism in America report, 96% of Jewish Americans over the age of 65 recognize that antise…

Vote on Antisemitism Awareness Act delayed after fiery Senate hearing

“The First Amendment, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, ruled that you can say terrible things,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said in opposing the legislation.The post Vote on Antisemitism Awareness Act delayed after fiery Senate hearing appeared first on JNS.org.

Antisemitism Awareness Act 'in Jeopardy' After Pushback From Democrats and Rand Paul

The future of the "Antisemitism Awareness Act" was thrown into jeopardy on Wednesday after Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey together with Rand Paul's backing introduced a series of amendments to undermine the bill's aim of outlawing criticism of Jews and...

Commentary: Are You Tired of Hearing About Antisemitism?

Are you tired of hearing about antisemitism? Simply stop killing Palesinians in Gaza and the Occupied Territories, and the anger directed at Jews might end.