German politicians sound unprecedented pro-Israel rhetoric at Berlin rally
Still, some attendees wonder: Why now? What’s the source? And will it be followed by real action?
Holocaust
Warum sind der Iran und Deutschland so gute Freunde?
Die Absicht, der Gründung eines Regimes zu gedenken, das sich verpflichtet, Israel von der Landkarte zu tilgen, ist nur ein kleines Beispiel einer Reihe von deutschen Aktionen gegenüber dem Iran, die pro-jüdische und Menschenrechtsaktivisten dazu veranlassen, Deutschlands Reue über den Holocaust kritisch zu betrachten.
What explains Germany’s persistent, quixotic friendship with Iran?
A bungled telegram marking the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, coming on the heels of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, puts some Jewish groups on edge.
An exclusive interview with Dr. Felix Klein
Germany’s antisemitism commissioner seeks to fight hatred against Jews and Israel
Behind the Bundestag’s vote against banning the political arm of Hezbollah
Germany’s political parties shut down a motion to ban Hezbollah in large part because of the messenger: the right-wing Alternative fur Deutschland.
Germany’s ‘anti-Semitism’ czar: ‘Kipah’ advisory was made to trigger talk in troubling times
His statements have indeed triggered discussion, in addition to calls for defying the recommendation.
The Journey to Polish Citizenship
“Your Polish citizenship certificate has come through – congrats! Where would you like it sent to please? And do you have this BC [birth certificate] attached ready in hard copy so we can do Step 2?”
Anti-Israel vote in the German Bundestag spurs criticism of Germany’s mixed Israel policies
Germany’s Free Democrats’ attempt to curb anti-Israel voting patterns fail in the Bundestag, but does it reflect the true opinions of parliament members, and will the right-wing party’s positive support of Israel change the Jewish community’s attitudes towards it?
Ambassador Richard Grenell Tours the Museum of Tolerance
Ambassador Richard Grenell’s visit to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles is featured ain the Jewish Journal’s “Movers and Shakers” section.
How is the EU funding NGOs with ties to BDS?
A 34-page January report detailed the personnel and activities of 10 BDS-affiliated organizations that collectively received about 5 million euros from the E.U. in some form in the last year.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz stakes staunchly pro-Israel position at Vienna conference
“Anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism are getting blurred, but they are two sides of the same coin,” said the Austrian leader, noting his country’s laden past regarding European Jewry. “We can’t undo history, but we can do justice to our history.”
Jewish supporters of Germany’s far-right AfD see party as means to counter anti-Semitism
Since its founding in 2013 as a Euro-skeptic party, the AfD has been criticized by the mainstream German Jewish community over concerns of its views on Muslim migrants and country’s Nazi past. Yet Jewish supporters see the opposite. “I prefer to be part of a party that wants to help living Jews, not dead Jews,” said one Jewish supporter.
Berlin falafel wars: A microcosm of changing sentiment towards Jews living in Germany?
Falafel is supposed to represent a universal symbol of peace—the oily bond between Muslims and Jews, even as the Middle East fries in violence. But in Berlin, it has become a cause for concern.
The Jewish Ruins of the Rhine
In Mainz, a German city where a Jewish schoolgirl was recently murdered, attempts are underway to recognize its former Jewish glory.
Israeli Warsaw Rising: How Israelis began living, and loving, Warsaw
Despite the offensive Polish Holocaust law, Israelis living in Warsaw seek opportunity – and understanding.
Confronting Germany’s mixed record on tackling BDS
Some German federal states, cities, institutions and politicians have put word to action, and Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt have barred BDS-affiliates from receiving municipal funding and space. Nevertheless, anti-BDS activists say a country that should know better still has a long way to go.