Anti-Semitism on rise in New Zealand

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Anti-Semitism is increasing in New Zealand and those responsible need to better understand the implications of their actions, a Jewish leader says.

New Zealand Jewish Council president Stephen Goodman said hate speech towards Jews was particularly prevalent on social media.

“A lot of anti-Semitism comes out of ignorance and thinking this is a fashionable thing to do,” Goodman said. Continue reading

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