Posts Tagged: berlin antisemitism
Germany’s New Antisemitism Commissioner Warns of Hatred at Levels Unseen ‘Since the Holocaust’
Germany's newly appointed federal antisemitism commissioner, Katharina von Schnurbein, has warned that the country is facing an alarming resurgence of open, brazen anti-Jewish hatred, vowing...
Berlin Rabbi’s Viral Call to ‘Bring Light’ Challenges Germany’s Rising Antisemitism
Amid a tense political climate and rising antisemitism across Germany, Jewish communities are finding new ways to stand firm, strengthen their presence, and turn growing...
German Left Party’s Bid to Govern Berlin Stalled Due to Rift Over Antisemitism Deal
The far-left Die Linke party's path to power in Berlin is facing growing uncertainty as a bitter internal dispute over antisemitism exposes deep divisions among...
Germany’s Left to Start Berlin Coalition Talks After Antisemitism Deal
Germany's Left Party agreed to measures on Thursday to address antisemitic incidents, satisfying a key condition set by potential coalition partners and allowing it to begin exploratory talks on Berlin's next state...
Berlin Jews Fear Leftward Political Shift as Antisemitism Remains at Alarming Levels Three Years After Oct. 7
Three years after the Hamas-led invasion of and massacre across southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Berlin is still recording a persistently high number of...
Berlin Jewish Community Pulls Hanukkah Menorah From Town Hall After Left Party Election Surge
Berlin's Jewish community is seeking to move its annual Hanukkah celebration from Neukölln Town Hall, where it has been held for years, as the far-left...
Jewish Leaders Urge German Parties to Block Die Linke Coalition After Berlin Election Victory
Following the far-left Die Linke's electoral victory in Berlin, Jewish leaders are calling on Germany's center-left parties to reject any coalition that would bring the...
Germany’s Political Extremes Surge: Left Wins Berlin as AfD Takes Eastern State
Germany's political center suffered a major setback on Sunday as the far-left Die Linke won Berlin and the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) captured Mecklenburg-Western...
Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner Calls for Tougher Laws as Jewish Life Faces Widespread Hostility
As anti-Jewish hatred and antisemitic violence fuel an increasingly hostile climate for Jews and Israelis in Germany, Felix Klein, the Federal Government Commissioner for Jewish...
German Authorities Probe Alleged Anti-Israel Attempted Murder After Man Wearing Israeli Flag Pin Brutally Beaten
German authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged attempted murder after a 65-year-old man wearing an Israeli flag pin was brutally beaten in southern...
Germany Records Historic Surge in Antisemitic Incidents as Authorities Warn of Deepening Normalization of Hate
Germany continues to experience persistently high levels of antisemitism, with newly released figures showing record highs in the past year, pointing to an increasingly hostile...
Antisemitism Becomes a Daily Reality for Jews in Germany as Hate Crimes Hit Record High
The relentless wave of antisemitism sweeping Germany has created an increasingly hostile and dangerous reality as antisemitic incidents surge to unprecedented levels, turning fear, harassment,...
Israeli Restaurant Owned by Syrian Repeatedly Attacked in Germany
An Israeli restaurant in Germany has been repeatedly attacked while its Syrian Kurdish owner has been subjected to relentless harassment, underscoring a broader climate of...
Germany’s Main Mosque Network Under Fire Over Speakers Accused of Antisemitic Incitement
Germany's main mosque association is facing growing controversy over speakers scheduled for its Cultural Days, a public program of community events, as experts warn of...
