The claims included allegations of a conspiracy that Jews control the media and banking,[3] as well as accusations of Jewish involvement in terrorist groups.

[5] The site described itself as a "not-for-profit library for private study, scholarship, or research [that keeps] a close watch on Jewish Communities and organizations worldwide".

[7][8] A scandal in 2006 involved solicitations for donations to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina being redirected to Jew Watch.

[7][8] In response to complaints, including one from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Google added an explanation to searches for the site.

"[22] St. Louis City Circuit Judge Julian L. Bush permanently barred Frank Weltner and his site InternetDonation.org from soliciting funds in Missouri for charitable purposes after it was revealed by State Attorney General Jay Nixon that Frank Weltner had set up multiple websites soliciting funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina and then redirected those wishing to donate to his site that collected money for Jew Watch.