Antisemitism Watch - August 5, 2026, 05 PM Eastern

UK Antisemitism Surges 21 Percent, Reaching Near-Record LevelsNYC Hate Crimes: Jews Targeted in Over Half of Incidents Amidst Mayoral ControversyCanadian Campuses Grapple With 'Systemic' Antisemitism; McGill Faces LawsuitOn this episode of Antisemitism Watch, Rachel Adler reports on a significant 21 percent rise in antisemitic incidents across the United Kingdom in the first half of 2026, including a record number of assaults. In New York City, Jews are targets in over half of all confirmed hate crimes, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism from Israeli President Isaac Herzog and a DOJ inquiry over alleged antisemitic rhetoric and controversial appointments. The episode also covers the 'alarming prevalence' of systemic antisemitism on Canadian university campuses, a class-action lawsuit against McGill University, and controversial political rhetoric involving a former extremist candidate, mayoral judicial panel selections, and primary election dynamics in Michigan. We also look at online hate campaigns and specific international incidents.Sources:- JTA: https://www.jta.org/2026/08/05/global/antisemitic-incidents-in-britain-rose-21-in-first-half-of-2026-remaining-near-record-levels- Algemeiner: https://www.algemeiner.com/2026/08/05/uk-antisemitic-incidents-rise-21-during-first-half-of-2026-as-fears-for-jewish-safety-grow/- jewishnews.co.uk: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/2026-shows-the-resilience-and-resolve-of-the-jewish-community-continues-to-be-tested/- foxnews.com: https://www.foxnews.com/world/israeli-president-herzog-calls-antisemitism-contamination-societies-hate-crimes-surge- columbusjewishnews.com: https://www.columbusjewishnews.com/jns/missouri-police-seek-leads-one-year-after-antisemitic-arson-attack/article_08515cfb-7d5a-554b-87aa-3b7ae6763d9e.html- telegraph.co.uk: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/05/golders-green-stabbing-spike-antisemitic-hate-crimes/- cjme.com: 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