Matteo Vergani is an associate professor and director of the Tackling Hate Lab at Deakin University in Australia.
Opinion Why Sydney’s Hanukkah attack was not a surprise to hate researchers An Australian researcher who tracks online hate says the Bondi Beach attack was shocking — but not unexpected, given a sharp rise in antisemitic sentiment since Oct. 7. By Matteo Vergani Dec 16, 2025 | 4 min read
Holy Ground A Jewish farmer broke ground on a synagogue in an Illinois cornfield. His neighbors showed up to help. By Benyamin Cohen May 8, 2026 | 6 min read
Opinion I discovered anti-Zionism at the University of Michigan. I’m glad it lives on there By Gayle Kirshenbaum May 8, 2026 | 5 min read
Opinion An alarming new battleground in campus fights over Israel By Alanna E. Cooper May 8, 2026 | 4 min read
News Middlebury College Hillel votes to rebrand, distancing from parent group on Israel By Louis Keene May 11, 2026 | 4 min read
Fast Forward Israeli singer says he is tuning out ‘stop the genocide’ chants as he heads into Eurovision final By Deborah Danan May 14, 2026 | 4 min read
Fast Forward Kristof column alleging Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners sparks outrage, scrutiny and debate among Jews By Grace Gilson May 14, 2026 | 6 min read
Fast Forward From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream By Philissa Cramer, Grace Gilson May 14, 2026 | 8 min read
Fast Forward Rand Paul’s son apologizes after reportedly making antisemitic attack on Rep. Mike Lawler By Jackie Hajdenberg May 13, 2026 | 2 min read