Posts Tagged: Germany Jews
Hanukkah and Christmas Lights Intertwine in Former Nazi Hotbed
JNS.org - Most residents of Tübingen, Germany, probably don’t even know that the local “synagogenplatz” (synagogue plaza) even exists. The rusted memorial to the synagogue -- which burned...
Rise of Far-Right Party Worries German Jews and Israel
JNS.org - The rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the country’s recent election has been described as a “political earthquake.” Meanwhile, many Jewish leaders’...
Leader of German Nationalist Party Says Jews Have Nothing to Fear Over Group’s Entry Into Parliament
JNS.org - The leader of Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), said Monday that Jews have nothing to fear from his party’s surprising third-place finish...
Germany Hunts Suspects Behind Plot to Attack Refugees, Jews, Police
German authorities today carried out dawn raids against far-right suspects accused of plotting attacks on refugees, Jews and police, federal prosecutors said. Police swooped on 12...
Rise of New Far-Right Populist Party in Germany is ‘Nightmare Come True,’ Jewish Community Leader Says
The dramatic success of a new far-right populist party in local elections in a northeastern German state on Sunday is “a nightmare come true,” a...
With Antisemitism Rising in Germany, Jewish Groups Encourage Victims to Speak Up
JNS.org - In the summer of 2015, on the streets of Berlin, a gang of drunks approached an Israeli and German woman, who were speaking Hebrew,...
German TV Producer Under Investigation for Swastika-Shaped Schnitzel Meme on Show’s Facebook Page
The producer of a primetime television program in Germany is being investigated for posting a photo of a swastika-shaped schnitzel on social media. Prosecutors in the German town of Mainz...
A Lightning ‘Boldt’ of German Support for Israel
JNS.org - Andreas Boldt can’t help but effuse praise and love for Israel with seemingly any chance he gets — with his kids, too. In some...
Renowned German-Jewish Filmmaker Says Country’s Media Deserves ‘Serious Criticism’ for Israel Coverage
The German press should be called to task for its bad coverage of Israel, prolific Jewish film producer Artur Brauner said on Sunday in an...
German Jewish Leader Calls for Refugee Quota, Warns Against Influx of Jew-Hatred
The leader of Germany’s Jewish community called for imposing a quota on the number of refugees coming into the country, amid concerns that asylum-seekers may stem...
Europe’s Migration Policies Threaten Jews and All Europeans
The effects of the unprecedented and overwhelming influx of migrants and refugees into Europe are also being felt in the Jewish community in Germany, where...
German Memorials Reveal Clash Between Holocaust Guilt and Anti-Zionism
JNS.org - Germany is known for a strong state-level commitment to atoning for its Holocaust past, manifested through formal ceremonies, museums, and monuments. At the same time,...
Jewish Institutions in Germany Still Need Police Protection, Leader Says
Jewish institutions in Germany "still need police protection" due to antisemitic threats, especially amid an expanding Jewish population in the country, President of the Central Council...
German Jewish Leader Warns Community: Don’t Wear Yarmulkas ‘in Certain Areas’
Times of Israel - Jews should think twice before wearing a yarmulka in certain areas of Germany, the head of the country's Jewish umbrella group warned...
