The Minneapolis Shooting: Yet Another Tragedy Turned Against Jews
On August 27, 2025, a shooter opened fire during a morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, targeting students and families gathered in the church. The attack claimed the lives of two children, ages 8 and 10 – and left at least 17 others injured, sending shockwaves through the community at the start of the new school year.
THE JFK FILES: A Resurgence of Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories
The March 18th release of the long-awaited John F. Kennedy (JFK) files set off a familiar chain reaction of conspiracy theories: Blaming Jews. As declassified documents became publicly available, some antisemites used them to recycle hateful tropes. These included sweeping, false claims that “the Jews” assassinated JFK… illustrating once again that on social media, it’s not evidence that spreads fastest, it’s misinformation – with Jews as the target.
The Potomac River Mid-Air Collision: How Jews Became the Unwarranted Scapegoats Online
This tragic plane crash, which left no survivors, has led to a rise in scapegoating of Jews, as antisemites take advantage of the incident to hold Jews responsible. In the wake of such events, social media has become a breeding ground for hate, where baseless accusations and antisemitic sentiment have spread quickly.
Jews, Jesus, and Jamie Foxx
After Jamie Foxx posted seemingly anti-Jewish comments on Instagram, antisemites jumped on the bandwagon to spread antisemitic narratives on social media.
