Assaults, arson, slurs: Report finds rising anti-Semitism in Berlin

posted in: Germany, News

Local research institute documents 410 incidents in German capital during first half of 2020, more than two a day, including physical attacks, property damage, threats, harmful behavior and anti-Semitic propaganda. Small square brass plates set in the pavement remember Jewish … Read More

German Jews call for anti-Semitism classes for Muslim immigrants

posted in: Germany, News

Germany’s federation of Jews says Muslim immigrants need special classes to counter anti-Semitic beliefs. They also condemned the AfD for normalizing anti-Semitism in Germany. Germany’s Central Council of Jews on Sunday called for combating anti-Semitism among new Muslim immigrants through education. … Read More

Jews around world concerned by far-right breakthrough in German election

posted in: European Union, News

BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) – Jewish groups in Europe and the United States expressed alarm on Sunday at the far-right Alternative for Germany’s success in Germany’s parliamentary election and urged other parties not to form an alliance with the AfD. Early projections … Read More