Jews in Germany’s far-right party feeling buyer’s remorse
“The more radical and anti-Western people are succeeding in getting the majority,” said JAfD (Jews in the AfD) co-chair Artur Abramovych.
Corporate cancel culture reaches Germany with a Jewish twist
Following a boycott campaign by anonymous tweeters, Audi and Eurowings pulled ads from a popular German media outlet led by a prominent, pro-Israel German-Jewish intellectual.
Germany’s new ambassador to Israel launches charm offensive
Does the open approach of Steffen Seibert mark a new era of friendship between Germany and Israel, or do his kind words belie a “business as usual” approach?
German anti-Semitic arts scandal continues to foment after festival director resigns
“The devastating realization remains that in Germany in 2022, it took weeks of immense public pressure—once again almost exclusively from Jewish organizations—before the display of ‘Stürmer’ caricatures had consequences,” said Remko Leemhius, director of AJC Berlin.
Fossile Brennstoffe abschaffen? How dare you!
Orit Arfa sprach mit Bestseller-Autor Alex Epstein über die katastrophale Energiepolitik Deutschlands und unseren blinden Glauben auf fossile Energien verzichten zu können. Er sagt: “Das größte Geschenk, das die Deutschen der Welt machen, ist ihr Beispiel des eigenen Versagens. Keiner wird folgen.“
Works at German art festival cause stir over anti-Israel, anti-Semitic nature
“Elements being portrayed in certain exhibits are reminiscent of propaganda used by [chief propagandist of the Nazi Party Joseph] Goebbels and his goons during darker times in German history,” said Shira Ben Tzion, spokesperson for the Israeli embassy in Berlin. “All red lines have not only been crossed; they have been shattered.”
Another German ‘mess’ has some crying foul and others keeping quiet
The Lufthansa affair comes on the heels of a community still souring over the Gil Ofarim incident, which might have damaged the credibility of Jewish claims of anti-Semitism. Could that be the cause of the muted response by the Zentralrat, the official Jewish body?
Macron’s clear French victory underscores unease with Le Pen’s extremist baggage
French President Emmanuel Macron eases to victory among a public wary of challenger Marine Le Pen, who while having moderated her far-right image could not properly defend her past ties with Russia, her campaign fumbles, and, especially among Jews, the liability of her last name.
European conservatives stress importance of empowering nation-states amid global uncertainty
In an annual conference in Brussels, national conservatives outlined why they stand with Ukraine, just as liberals do. But what differs it their endgame and, by extension, the implications for Israel and other proud nation-states.
A shaken German Jewry opens arms to Ukrainian Jews
Outside of Ukraine, Germany is home to the largest population of Russian-speaking Jews in Europe. “They take it very personally because for us it’s still part of our identity; it’s not just another war on the map,” said Anna Segal, CEO of the Kahal Adass Jisroel congregation in Berlin.
Israel Freedom Convoy persists amid media blackout and police crackdown
Israeli Minister Eli Avidar calls the police’s breakup of the protest at the Knesset “violent and brutal.”
‘Roots’ seeks to make flashpoints of peace in Samaria
“Getting to know each other and seeing each other as human beings—with families, with lives—it was eye-opening to me,” said Natalie Zacks, who moved to Israel in 2008 from Detroit.
German anti-Semitism czar with ‘anti-Zionist’ proclivities accused of splintering Jewish community
Civil servant Michael Blume defends allegations of impropriety by going on the offensive against his Jewish accusers. The established German Jewish community supports him, demonstrating a partisan rift. Now, allegations of corruption have surfaced.
Complex interplay of French patriotism, Jewish identity behind Zemmour’s presidential run
What remains up for debate is how much, if at all, Eric Zemmour’s Jewish identity plays a role in his positions, popularity and electability among Jews and non-Jews alike.
Who is Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s new foreign minister?
The choice of the 40-year-old Green Party member leaves analysts and the media unsure over effects on the domestic Jewish community, anti-Semitism and Israel policy, among other things.
Germany’s new ‘traffic light’ government signals worry for German Jews
Germany’s “traffic light” government, led by new Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was sworn in on Wednesday under the banner “dare to make progress.” Jewish leaders, activists and analysts, however, fear that the coalition will make less progress in strengthening Israel-German ties.