Jewish scholar chosen to lead the Catholic Biblical Association is hit by antisemitic backlash

A Jewish scholar appointed to head the Catholic Biblical Association has faced a wave of antisemitic attacks following the announcement of their selection, exposing deep hostility to interfaith academic leadership. The backlash has drawn condemnation from Catholic and Jewish groups, who say the reaction reflects a broader surge in antisemitism across America.

The row echoes wider concern: a separate campaign is plastering pro-Jewish billboards across the Bible Belt to fight rising antisemitism.

Critics say targeting an interfaith scholar reveals how antisemitism is now penetrating even religious academic institutions.