Utah Man Faces Charges in Synagogue Bomb Plot

Antisemitism Watch reports on the indictment of a Utah man accused of plotting a synagogue bombing, who was found with pipe bombs and weapons. We also cover the NYPD's investigation into a stabbing in Manhattan's Diamond District as a potential hate crime. In France, riots have seen attacks on Jewish institutions, drawing criticism of leadership. On campus, a Haverford College professor faces charges for allegedly sending antisemitic threats. In the UK, schools are urged to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism following a report on widespread incidents. Plus, online hostility faced by an advocate and state efforts to combat hate. This episode features reporting on antisemitism, hate crimes, synagogues, the NYPD, IHRA, UK schools, Haverford College, France riots, Utah, and online hate. Sources: - JTA: https://www.jta.org/2026/10/23/united-states/i-wanna-blow-up-a-synagogue-online-posts-lead-to-hate-crime-charge-against-utah-man - cbsnews.com: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/woman-stabs-man-midtown-manhattan-nypd/ - youtube.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U02XsI3Loxg - foxnews.com: https://www.foxnews.com/us/utah-man-charged-attempted-hate-crime-alleged-threat-blow-up-synagogue - jpost.com: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-912389 - insidehighered.com: https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/23/hard-questions-after-alleged-antisemitic-threats-opinion - pittnews.com: https://pittnews.com/article/203937/news/two-instances-of-antisemitic-graffiti-reported-on-campus/amp/ - ca.news.yahoo.com: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/no-merit-u-claims-canada-095314471.html - ynetnews.com: https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/rjlwl200hml - metrowestdailynews.com: https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/local/2026/10/23/simon-cataldo-antisemitism-jewish-life-temple-shir-tikva-wayland/92380631007/ - thejc.com: https://www.thejc.com/news/politics/ihra-definition-stifle-israel-debate-not-true-childrens-minister-y1be6ofi - sajr.co.za: https://www.sajr.co.za/uk-adopts-sweeping-measures-against-antisemitism-in-schools/ - jhvonline.com: https://jhvonline.com/adls-kulanu-initiative-empowers-congregations-to-fight-antisemitism-p36890-89.htm Music Attribution: Intro: Intro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/dariocoiro-54756271/ Dario Coiro from Pixabay Outro: Outro: Music by https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238/ Aleksandr Karabanov from Pixabay