Gainey, O’Connor face questions on Israel, antisemitism fears at Pittsburgh mayoral forum

Virginia LG candidate raising Jewish community concerns over her record on Israel and antisemitism

A state senator in Virginia running for lieutenant governor is facing increased scrutiny from Jewish and pro-Israel leaders over her past involvement in anti-Israel activism and her record on combating antisemitism. Ghazala Hashmi, a leading progressive lawmaker who represents parts of Richmond and suburban Chesterfield County, is among several candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s June 17 primary. The race remains fluid wit…

Gainey, O’Connor face questions on Israel, antisemitism fears at Pittsburgh mayoral forum

Incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and challenger Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor answered questions about the future of Pittsburgh — and about the debate over Israel.

JPPI study reveals widespread antisemitism in Egyptian state-controlled media

New JPPI study reveals: 87% of articles about Israel in the past year were negative; 29% of articles mentioning Jews contained antisemitic content.

Greens barred from forum

A Macnamara candidates’ forum co-hosted by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) will go ahead next week with just Labor MP Josh Burns and Liberal candidate Benson Saulo, after the possible presence of Greens candidate Sonya Semmens prompted criticism from Jewish roof bodies. The prospect of including a Greens candidate in the forum on 9 April attracted strong comments from both the Executive Council and the cil of Australian Jewry (EC…

AEPJ Takes Part in European Commission’s Civil Society Forum on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life - European Jewish Heritage powered by AEPJ

Brussels, 2nd of April, 2025 – The AEPJ was proud to participate in the Civil Society Forum on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life, held by the European Commission. Representing AEPJ were François Moyse, President of the association, and Sonja Viličić, Project Manager of the initiative Cities Embracing Jewish Heritage. The Forum brought together institutions and civil society actors from across Europe, creating a much-needed space f…