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 Israeli Living in Berlin Attacked by Seven MenShahak Shapira, 26, was beaten by seven men after refusing to erase footage of them singing anti-Semitic songs on Berlin subway. Israeli Man Attacked in Berlin After Leaving Chabad HouseIsraeli visiting Berlin, with interest in moving there, was attacked by four assailants speaking 'German with an Arab accent.' Watch: Israelis Abroad are 'Returning Soon'Arutz Sheva speaks to Shlomo Schwartz, whose new music video responds to the 'Milky Protest' of emigration to Berlin. Israeli Leftists: Traitors and ExpatriatesAnd they think they can tell patriotic Israelis what they should be doing. Merkel: Fall of Berlin Wall Proves 'Dreams Can Come True'German Chancellor gives unusually emotional speech as country commemorates 25 years since the fall of the Iron Curtain. Watch: How German Jews View Calls for Israelis to Move to BerlinCampaign to urge Israelis to move to Germany may have bungled the facts, according to a local Bnei Akiva leader. Head of 'Berlin Protest' to Return to IsraelIn a surprising move, the leader of the “Berlin Protest” announces he is shutting down his Facebook page and returning to Israel.Man Behind Berlin Facebook Campaign 'Shocked' at Uproar25 year-old from Tel Aviv area revealed to be man behind emigration campaign; says he simply wanted to point out cost of living gap.Israeli Emigration at Lowest Ever Despite Berlin ProtestDespite claims of 9,300 Israelis wanting to leave for Berlin, figures reveal emigration rapidly shrinking - 2012 figures lowest in history. Is the 'Milky' Protest Fading Away?23,000 people confirmed attendance at cost of living protest in Tel Aviv - but only a few dozen showed up. Expert: Israelis Wouldn't Be Happy With German MilkyKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein slams Israelis who complained about high prices in their home country from their new home in Berlin.German IDF Soldier Versus 9,300 'Israelis for Berlin'Jew who immigrated to Israel to join combat brigade can't understand campaign asking for thousands of work visas to Germany. Head of Berlin Protest: Lapid Destroyed Our Chances to Buy HomesHead of Facebook campaign urging Israelis to move to Berlin fires back at Finance Minister who criticized the campaign. Lapid Vows Lower Prices to Stop Berlin MigrationMovement to take advantage of lower cost of living in Berlin is smear on 'the identity, history, and purpose of our country,' Lapid says. Berlin Immigration Campaign: 'A Knife in the Heart of Survivors'Facebook campaign exposes downfall of 'natural Zionism' and loss of Jewish values, education director tells Arutz Sheva. 'The Israeli Public is Disappointed'Prof. who headed socio-economic committee in 2011 warns that protest encouraging Israelis to move to Germany is “a real threat”. Facebook Page Urges Frugal Israelis to Move to BerlinControversial page, which emerges in light of 2011 'social justice' campaigns, sparks outrage in Israel. Berlin: Anti-Semitic Attack on Tourist over Rosh HashanahTourist insulted, robbed of Star of David necklace amid concerns of rising anti-Semitism in Germany. Berlin Dedicates Holocaust Memorial for Disabled VictimsNational memorial honoring 300,000 disabled murdered in the Holocaust features multiple displays for visitors with handicaps.Watch: Berlin Protesters Shout 'Jew, Cowardly Pig'Protest against Israel’s operation in Gaza in Berlin gets ugly as protesters chant anti-Jewish slogans.Watch: Berlin Imam Prays for the Annihilation of JewsImam in Berlin calls in a sermon for “the annihilation of Jews” who he says are “slayers of prophets.” Berlin Museum Artworks: Sold Under Nazi Duress?Hearing begins Wednesday on the 'Welfenschatz,' believed to have been sold by Jewish owners under Nazi regime. Google Apologizes for 'Adolf Hitler' GaffeGoogle has apologized for listing a Berlin square as Adolf Hitler Platz, after thousands complained. Neo-Nazis Celebrate Shocking Holocaust Memorial DesecrationBerlin police reject criticism over lack of police after Arutz Sheva exposed desecration of Holocaust Memorial; racists rejoice. British Islamic Scholar Calls for a 'United Levant'Speaking at Berlin conference, British Muslim scholar makes calls for 'unity' as sectarian strife worsens. Berlin Zoo Seeks Jewish Shareholders Stripped of SharesAfter Nazi art looting scandal comes to light, report reveals Berlin Zoo is looking to restore its own reputation regarding Nazi era. Largest European Menorah Lit in Berlin's Victory GateLighting at Brandenburg Gate in the center of Berlin attended by German Parliament President, 'proves there's Jewish life in Germany.' Gantz: 'We Will Never Again Be Helpless Against Our Enemies'Chief of Staff, at Holocaust memorial ceremony in Berlin, defends the vitality of Israel's security; says IDF answer to anti-Semitism. Fresh look at Kristallnacht as Germany marks 75th anniversaryNew book sheds new light on what actually happened in the run-up to the mass-pogrom which marked the start of the Holocaust. Berlin: First Jewish Student House OpenedStudent center for Jews, Israelis opens in Berlin. Objective: pro-Israel, pro-Jewish Life center for Germany's Jews and Israeli emigrants. German Neo-Nazis Protest 'Political Refugee Center'Neo-Nazi and anti-immigration groups clash with counter-protesters, bringing issue to the fore in the run-up to elections. Berlin Hotel Bars Infamous British Holocaust DenierBerlin’s hotel association has announced that it will not host infamous British Holocaust denier David Irving.Israelis Report Anti-Semitism at Berlin ConcertIsraelis attending a Beyonce concert in Berlin over the weekend were met with anti-Semitic chants from the audience.Berlin Anti-Semites Seek to Destroy Remembrance ProjectAnti-Semites in Berlin are intimidating officials involved in project to preserve names of Jews who lived there in pre-Holocaust years Drawings from Nazi Camp Displayed at Berlin MuseumSecret drawings and sketches that a Czech artist produced and kept hidden from his Nazi captors go on display at the Jewish Museum. Berlin Rabbi Investigated for 'Metzitzah' During CircumcisionBerlin's Chabad rabbi investigated for metzitzah b’peh ritual during his son's circumcision. RCE: We fully support him. Israeli Envoy Abandons German Event, Cites Turkish PM's 'Lies'Israel's ambassador has joined other Jewish leaders in abandoning a high-level interfaith German event to protest Turkish participation. Berlin Film Festival Prize Winner Denies Israel's Right to ExistDanish-Palestinian film director provoked controversy after publicly questioning Israel's legitimacy and right to exist. Iran Slams 'Illegal' Berlin Film Festival DirectorIran protested against the awarding of a Silver Bear to Jafar Panahi for the best screenplay at the 63rd Berlin film festival. 'Shoah' Director to be Honored at International Berlin Film FestFrench filmmaker, known for 1985 documentary "Shoah", will be honored with lifetime achievement award at Berlin International Film Festival. JNF Fundraiser Disrupted by Pro-PA Rioters in BerlinA fundraiser last Thursday for the Jewish National Fund and Israeli House was disrupted by pro-Palestinian Authority anarchists in Berlin. Jews and Muslims Protest Over Circumcision in BerlinJews and Muslims gather in Berlin to demonstrate against a controversial circumcision court ruling. New Attack in Berlin: Vandals Desecrated Jewish CemeteryVandals desecrated six Jewish tombstones at a cemetery in Germany with graffiti including Nazi swastikas, police announced Wednesday. Chabad Students in Berlin Subjected to Anti-Semitic TauntsOn Monday morning, children in grades 7-9 who attend the Chabad school in Berlin were subjected to anti-Semitic taunts. Berlin Allows Circumcision but Bans 'Mohels'Berlin has made new laws for people who want to circumcise their sons – and traditional Jewish mohels don't meet criteria. German Rabbinical College Warns Against Wearing Kippot in PublicA rabbinical college in Germany has warned its students against wearing kippot, after a rabbi was attacked by four Arab youths last week. European Jewish Congress Condemns Attack on Jew, DaughterA clearly recognizable Jew, wearing a yarmulka, and his 6-year-old daughter, were attacked in Berlin by 4 suspected Arab youths. Suspicious Object Found Near Berlin SynagogueA suspicious object was found outside a synagogue in Berlin on Monday afternoon. Police were called. Berlin Holocaust Memorial Undergoing RepairsRepair work has begun at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial, reinforcing hundreds of concrete blocks, which have developed dangerous cracks. Video: What Is It Like Being a Jew in Berlin?Berlin Rabbi Chaim Rozwaski, in Israel for the annual Herzliya Conference, tells Arutz Sheva what it is like being a Jew in Berlin today. Berlin: Gazan Detained in Terror PlotBerlin police arrested two men, one from Gaza and one from Lebanon, on suspicion of planning a terror attack in the city. Chabad Converts Electricity Into Spiritual EnergyThe Chabad-Lubavitch movement has taken a 1922 Berlin power station and transformed it into a Jewish community center.Berlin Center Documents Nazi PerpetratorsA new exhibition in Berlin documents the role of the top Nazi Regime bureaucrats in a metallic gray building called the "Topography of Terror."Berlin Exhibit Features Famous Jewish Comic CreatorsAn exhibit at Berlin's Jewish Museum features 45 of the best comic creators, almost all children of European Jewish immigrants to New York. ‘Topography of Terror’ Museum Focuses on Nazi MurderersThe former Nazi Gestapo and SS headquarters will reopen as a museum with proof of the Nazi death machine, evidence against Holocaust deniers.Tourism Takes from Germany with New Berlin-Tel Aviv RouteGood news for Israel’s tourism industry: Germany’s second largest airline has inaugurated a twice-weekly flight connecting Berlin and Tel Aviv. |
