A foreign government attempted to serve court papers on UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese after her Nelson Mandela lecture in Johannesburg, prompting a terse no comment at a subsequent press briefing. Source| THEJ.CA
A verified recording of a Norwegian state broadcaster children’s programme contains jokes that reference bombing Jews and was recommended for viewers aged nine and older, prompting urgent demands from Jewish groups for a transparent investigation and remedial action. Source| THEJ.CA
A daylong youth festival at the Deir Rafat shrine drew about 200 young Catholics from across Israel to pray, workshop and share testimony as leaders emphasized unity and mutual support in the wake of the 2023 Hamas attacks and subsequent years of conflict. Source| THEJ.CA
Sen. Bill Cassidy has written to AFT president Randi Weingarten accusing an AFT vice president of fostering a culture that alienates Jewish members and demanding a written response by Nov. 6. Source| THEJ.CA
The Anti-Defamation League says its tests show text-to-video AI frequently returns antisemitic or violent material, raising concerns about rapid spread of hate through deepfake and generative video. Source| THEJ.CA
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center said the district’s reversal undermines trust and demands a full explanation. Source| THEJ.CA
The UK government’s antisemitism adviser said students who threaten or intimidate staff should face expulsion after masked protesters reportedly threatened to behead an Israeli professor during a London lecture. Source| THEJ.CA