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2010 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents RULE Harassment, Threats and Events

Posted: October 4, 2011


Overview: About the 2010 Audit
The Numbers State-By-State
Anti-Semitic Assaults
Vandalism
Harassment, Threats and Events
Methodology

ADL recorded 900 cases of anti-Semitic harassment in 2010 – up from 760 the year before.  Incidents included verbal attacks and slurs against Jewish individuals (or individuals perceived to be Jewish); anti-Semitism conveyed in written or electronic communications, including anti-Semitic cyberbullying; and anti-Semitic speeches, picketing, or events.

Expressions of political criticism of Israel are not included in this category.  However, public expressions of anti-Israel sentiment that demonize Israelis and/or Jews, that deny Jews their right to self-determination in an independent state, or that equate Israel with the Nazi regime, are included.

The following is a list of selected incidents of anti-Semitic harassment in 2010:

  • Georgia: Someone posted "stupid jewish b-----" on a teenager's social networking page.
  • Florida:  A Cantor received a threatening phone call that said, " Be careful Hitler's behind you, and he's going to put an axe in your neck."
  • Colorado:  3 Boulder Jewish communal organizations had their websites hacked and language including "Jews are terrorists. Child Organ Smugglers. F--- The Jews! and F---  Israel" was posted.
  • New Jersey: A Father and 12-year-old son, both identifiably Jewish, were walking to synagogue when a driver stopped and shouted anti-Semitic comments.
  • New York:  Slips of paper with the words "kill Jews" were found scattered across New York City and Nassau County.
  • California: Complainant received an anonymous letter at her work address that said "F--- you kike, too bad Hitler didn't finish the job."




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