Aaron Bandler
Aaron Bandler is a staff writer for the Jewish Journal, mainly covering anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias. Originally from the Bay Area, his past work experience includes writing for The Daily Wire, The Daily Caller and Townhall.
Tlaib Criticized for Tweeting Retracted Story of Israeli Settlers “Burning” Palestinian Land
Tlaib tweeted on May 5, “Stealing Palestinian homes and burning their lands. The actions of an apartheid state. We cannot stand by and watch this happen."
Germany Holocaust Memorial Vandalized with BDS Graffiti
Three stepping stones in Cologne had the letters “BDS” written on them, with one letter on each stone.
Orthodox Jewish Israeli Man Shot and Killed in Baltimore
The man, identified as Efraim Gordon, 31, was shot on the doorstep of a relative’s home.
Suspect in NY Synagogue Vandalisms Released from Jail Due to Bail Reform
He faces 42 charges of hate-crime related offenses.
China Embassy Deletes Tweet Depicting US, Israel As Grim Reaper
The Grim Reaper is donned in American flag paraphernalia while holding an Israeli flag scythe drenched in blood.
Tens of Thousands of Twitter Comments Celebrate Meron Stampede Deaths
A new report suggests that there were at least tens of thousands of Twitter posts celebrating the deaths that occurred at the April 29 stampede on Israel’s Mount Meron.
French Judge Resigns in Protest of Sarah Halimi Verdict
A French judge resigned from his position on April 23 in protest of the verdict involving Sarah Halimi’s suspected killer.
Former CIA Head Criticized for Tweeting That Jews Should Be “Empathetic Champions” of Palestinians
John Brennan, the former CIA director during the Obama administration, is being criticized for tweeting on April 28 that Jews should be “empathetic champions” of Palestinian rights.
Jewish Groups Respond to Human Rights Watch Report
Several Jewish groups condemned the April 27 Human Rights Watch (HRW) report accusing Israel of apartheid.
AP Changes Spelling of “Anti-Semitism” to “Antisemitism”
The AP tweeted that they are now spelling the word without the hyphen or capitalizing the “s” in “Semitism.”
Four NY Synagogues Vandalized
All four instances of vandalism were perpetrated by the same individual, and they all involved the smashing of windows.
“Shark Tank” Star Apologizes for Tweet Praising Farrakhan
John wrote that Farrakhan’s “deep understanding of the Bible and respect for other people’s religions was truly inspiring.”
VA GOP Rejects Religious Exemption to Convention Vote
The Virginia GOP State Central Committee voted down a measure on April 22 that would have allowed some Jews to vote via absentee ballot during the party’s upcoming convention.
Pomona College Student Gov’t Passes BDS Resolution
Pomona College President G. Gabrielle Starr denounced the ASPC for holding the vote “without representation from any student opposition."
LA Resident Spray-Paints Over “The Jew Is Guilty” Graffiti
The resident, Daniel Khalili, posted a video of himself on Instagram spray-painting over the graffiti.
UN Votes Iran to Women’s Rights Commission
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) voted on April 21 to elect Iran to its Commission on the Status of Women. According...
NYC City Council Campaign: Campaign Manager Didn’t Say Manhattan Neighborhood Is Too White and...
A spokesperson for a New York City Council campaign is claiming that contrary to news reports, their campaign manager never said that the Upper...
“From the River to the Sea” Graffiti Found at UMass Amherst
Graffiti stating “From the River to the Sea” and “Free Palestine” was found at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on April 19.
Jewish Groups Praise Chauvin Conviction
Several Jewish groups have praised the conviction of Officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, a Black man.
Sanders, Warren: U.S. Should Restrict Military Aid to Israel
Sanders and Warren both made their remarks during J Street’s national virtual conference on April 18 and 19.
The Week Removes Image Criticized As Anti-Semitic
The image featured a Star of David superimposed over President Joe Biden.
Report: Cuomo Said “These People and Their F—ing Tree Houses” During 2006 Sukkot Event
A spokesperson for Cuomo denied that the governor ever made that remark, pointing out that Cuomo’s brothers-in-law are Jewish and that “he has the highest respect for Jewish traditions.”
British Actor Jokes Israel “Ignores the Arab Population” With COVID-19 Vaccines
British actor David Tennant joked during an April 9 BBC comedy segment that Israel has ignored its Arab population when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
France Supreme Court Upholds That Suspected Jewish Woman’s Killer Unfit to Stand Trial
Jewish groups condemned the French court’s ruling.
CUNY Student Senate Votes Down Resolution Endorsing IHRA
Despite their resolution failing, JLSA celebrated the fact that the Student Senate voted down the other resolution supporting IHRA.
CUNY Student Senate to Vote on Resolution Rejecting IHRA
The resolution is being pushed by the CUNY Jewish Law Students Association and CUNY Students for Justice in Palestine in response to a March resolution adopting IHRA.
Disney Channel Passover Program Changes “Next Year in Jerusalem” to “Next Year in the...
A Disney Channel Passover special is being criticized for replacing the line “Next Year in Jerusalem” recited at the end of the seder to...
AFT Head Says Jews Criticizing Unions Are “Part of the Ownership Class”
Weingarten’s remarks were met with criticism from Jewish groups and Twitter polemics.
Actor Zach Avery Arrested Over Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
He is accused of raising $690 million, apparently telling investors they could receive up to 40% on returns annually.
Sudan Cabinet Votes to End Israel Boycott
The Sudanese cabinet voted on April 6 to nullify a 1958 law forbidding the country from forging relations with Israel.
