Germany’s lessons for BDS
August 30, 2020 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
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Three incidents in three different countries during the last week graphically illustrated the ease with which anti-Zionism can serve as a vehicle for anti-Semitism. Read more
German parliament passes resolution aimed to outlaw Hezbollah activities
The German parliament passed a resolution on Thursday calling on the federal government to outlaw activities by the terrorist organization Hezbollah. Read more
German Jewish beauty queen launches ‘Shalom’ campaign on social media
A German-Jewish beauty queen is launching a campaign to raise awareness about racist and anti-Semitic incidents and rhetoric afflicting Germany and Western Europe. Read more
Germany bans Hezbollah
November 29, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The World Jewish Congress (WJC) has welcomed the decision of the Federal Government of Germany to ban the Iranian-sponsored Hezbollah terrorist militia. Read more
Worthless words and shameful silence
October 25, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
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The unfolding tragedy now enveloping the Kurds, recent massacres of the Yazidis and current persecution of Christians & Bahai’s should be a stark reminder to Jews that history does indeed repeat itself. Read more
European rabbis take to the streets in Ulm, Germany
May 30, 2019 by Yossi Lempkowicz - JNS
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BERLIN: Forty rabbis from all over Europe walked the streets of the German city of Ulm on Tuesday, a couple of days after Germany’s anti-Semitism commissioner, Felix Klein, advised Jews against wearing kipot, or skullcaps, in public areas because of rising anti-Semitism in the country. Read more
President Rivlin ‘deeply shocked’ by German Official’s recommendation that Jews hide their identity
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he was “deeply shocked” by a statement made by Dr. Felix Klein, the German anti-Semitism commissioner, that it would be preferable for Jews not wear a kippa, a Jewish head covering, in public in Germany out of fear for their safety. Read more
Germany to pay additional $88 million to Holocaust survivors
Germany has agreed to pay another $88 million to fund social-welfare services for Holocaust survivors, according to the New York-based Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany on Tuesday. Read more
Europe is not anti-Semitic, but there is anti-Semitism in Europe
July 1, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Anti-Semitism in many parts of Europe is on the rise not because of government policies, but rather due to pervasive sentiments among various sections of the public, the most senior Jewish community professionals from France, Germany, and Hungary said this week at the World Jewish Congress’ 5th annual National Community Directors’ Forum. Read more
Jewish Life in Germany
June 20, 2018 by Danielle Kamien
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Melbourne’s Jewish Holocaust Centre is to present a new exhibition: ‘Jewish Life in Germany Today’. Read more
After the Anuism, the Euorism?
May 1, 2018 by Ron Jontof-Hutter
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In medieval Spain and Portugal, Jews hid their true identity to avoid the Inquisition and led double lives. They became known as the Anusim…writes Ron Jontof-Hutter. Read more
Just when you think you have heard it all
February 2, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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It seems there is no limit when it comes to covering news about Israel and Jews. This week in particular has served up yet more examples of the absurdities we face…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Teach passengers on future ‘Anne Frank’ train the history of Holocaust deportations
Following reports that Germany’s national railway plans to name a high-speed train after Anne Frank, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder urged Deutsche Bahn to contextualise its decision and provide passengers of the ICE Inter-city Express with information about its predecessor company’s role in the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust. Read more
Demonisation and broken glass
November 10, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
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The resurgence of anti Jewish manifestations thinly disguised as anti Israel protests and the anniversary of Kristallnacht should remind us of the lessons which still need to be learnt…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Far-right AfD party’s rise highlights a ‘fine line’ for German Jews and Israel
October 4, 2017 by Alina Dain Sharon-JNS.org
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The rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the country’s recent election has been described as a “political earthquake,” while Jewish leaders’ immediate reaction was to express concern about AfD’s views. But what are the broader implications of the party’s electoral showing for German Jews and for Israel?…writes Alina Dain Sharon/JNS.org. Read more
Does P5+1 = nuclear deal? Examining Iran’s negotiating partners
June 26, 2015 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
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After more than a decade of intermittent negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, the so-called P5+1 powers—the United States, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, and China—are nearing a June 30 deadline to finalise the Framework for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that was reached in April, or in other words, a final nuclear deal with Iran. Read more
My Deutschland 2014 Diary…writes Michael Danby
March 19, 2014 by Michael Danby
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The Greeks may fear and loathe Frankfurt as a crass citadel of German capitalism. Not me. Read more
Achtung! – All Jews Out…writes Michael Kuttner
February 28, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
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Once upon a time not so many years ago, German politicians were telling Jews to get out and go to Palestine if they valued their lives. Well we all know how that eventually ended. Read more