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German leaders came to strengthen the Jewish community in Berlin

A historic visit by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the President of the Bundestag, ministers and governors of the regions was held at the Chabad House campus in the city, following an unusual wave of anti-Semitism.

German leaders came to strengthen the Jewish community in Berlin

After protests and threats

Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes

Berlin branch of popular Tel Aviv restaurant Gila and Nancy, owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani and partner Shahar Segal, permanently closes after just eight months due to repeated protests and security concerns.

Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes

German funding against antisemitism misappropriated

Berlin's culture minister resigned after accusations of irregularities in the distribution of €2.6 million in public funds intended to combat antisemitism.

German funding against antisemitism misappropriated

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Four Hamas terrorists jailed for stockpiling weapons in Europe

Berlin court sentences four members of a Hamas-linked cell to prison terms for stockpiling weapons intended for terror attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe.

Four Hamas terrorists jailed for stockpiling weapons in Europe

Targeted Jewish institutions

Germany arrests Lebanese suspect in Hamas plot

German police arrest a Lebanese man accused of aiding a Hamas plot to attack Jewish and Israeli institutions.

Germany arrests Lebanese suspect in Hamas plot

Close enough

Flight from Israel lands in Berlin instead of Prague

Due to extreme weather conditions, a Tus Airways flight to Prague forced to reroute to Berlin. Passengers to take four-hour bus journey to their final destination.

Flight from Israel lands in Berlin instead of Prague

Major cities reinforce Jewish site security after Sydney massacre

Authorities in Europe and the US increased security at Hanukkah events and Jewish sites after an antisemitic terror attack in Sydney killed at least 11 people, prompting global vigilance.

Major cities reinforce Jewish site security after Sydney massacre

Giulio Meotti:

Welcome to the West's self-cannibalization

"Decolonized" Xmas is one where the Nativity is a Eurocentric narrative that hides the “real” Jesus who, if he were here today, would join a “from the river to the sea” demonstration. Opinion.

Welcome to the West's self-cannibalization

Syrian on trial for knife attack at Berlin Holocaust memorial

Syrian teen on trial in Berlin for February knife attack at the Holocaust memorial. Prosecutors say he supported ISIS and targeted a Jewish victim.

Syrian on trial for knife attack at Berlin Holocaust memorial

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Captivity survivor plays 'Hatikva' at Berlin Jewish festival

Agam Berger, who was held for 482 days in Gaza, plays “Hatikva” at a Jewish festival in Berlin. Her emotional performance follows earlier tributes at March of the Living in Poland.

Captivity survivor plays 'Hatikva' at Berlin Jewish festival

Attempted murder of Arab principal against Hamas in Berlin

Hudaifa al-Mashhadani, a school principal and secretary-general of the German-Arab Council in Berlin, described how he was violently pushed toward a moving train.

Attempted murder of Arab principal against Hamas in Berlin

Deputy FM:

Turkey and Qatar hold the key to peace in Gaza

Deputy Foreign Minister MK Sharren Haskel delivered a speech today in Berlin at a special ELNET conference marking five years since the signing of the Abraham Accords and called for educational reform in Gaza.

Turkey and Qatar hold the key to peace in Gaza

Germany arrests Hamas cell plotting attacks on Jews

German authorities arrest three Hamas members in Berlin suspected of planning attacks on Jewish institutions. Weapons including an AK-47 seized during the raid.

Germany arrests Hamas cell plotting attacks on Jews

Beer Bike Berlin:

The Perfect Mix of City Tour and Unforgettable Fun

Beer biking is a chance to explore Berlin without stepping away from your group, all while enjoying a festive vibe on wheels.

The Perfect Mix of City Tour and Unforgettable Fun

Danish man arrested for spying on Berlin Jews for Iran

Danish citizen allegedly aiding Iranian intelligence in plotting attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin to be extradited to Germany.

Danish man arrested for spying on Berlin Jews for Iran

Man wearing Star of David attacked in Berlin

A young Austrian attacks a passerby in Berlin after noticing his Star of David pendant, shouting, "You murderer, get out of here," and brandishing a knife.

Man wearing Star of David attacked in Berlin

Berlin clothing store bans Jews

A recent antisemitic post by a Berlin clothing store owner banning Jews and Israelis from his stores has sparked widespread condemnation and led to a police investigation for incitement to hatred.

Berlin clothing store bans Jews

What I learned by wearing a kippah in Berlin

The writer, a Noahide, decided to see how being an obviously observant Jew affects his everyday behavior and the responses to him in a gentile, non antisemitic environment. It is not so simple. Opinion.

What I learned by wearing a kippah in Berlin

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Berlin ceremony marks 60 years of Germany-Israel relations

At a powerful ceremony marking 60 years of Israel-Germany ties, Presidents Herzog and Steinmeier gather at Berlin’s Track 17, a Holocaust deportation site. The Rabbi of Berlin leads prayers, and Herzog recites Kaddish.

Berlin ceremony marks 60 years of Germany-Israel relations

Presidents of Israel and Germany honor Holocaust victims

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held an emotional memorial ceremony at Berlin’s Grunewald station, where tens of thousands of Jews were deported to Nazi death camps.

Presidents of Israel and Germany honor Holocaust victims

President Herzog:

Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman

In Berlin, President Herzog expresses hope for Saudi-Israeli rapprochement, citing regional peace momentum and opposition from Iran-backed forces.

Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman

Berlin and Tel Aviv-Jaffa to sign twin cities agreement

Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai, Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner, announce twin cities agreement, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel.

Berlin and Tel Aviv-Jaffa to sign twin cities agreement

Over antisemitism

Berlin orders expulsion of four foreign activists

Berlin authorities order the expulsion of three EU citizens and an American over alleged antisemitism and support for terrorism after participating in pro-Palestinian Arab protests. The activists claim the move is a political crackdown.

Berlin orders expulsion of four foreign activists

Global landmarks turn orange to honor Bibas family

Countries around the world pay respects to Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir and Ariel, by illuminating buildings in orange.

Global landmarks turn orange to honor Bibas family

German authorities:

Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing suspect planned to ‘kill Jews’

Local authorities say 19-year-old Syrian who was arrested following Friday's stabbing attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial had been planning to "kill Jews". Initial investigations suggested "connections with the Middle East conflict."

Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing suspect planned to ‘kill Jews’

Chechen arrested for planning attack on Israeli embassy

The German police have arrested an 18-year-old Chechen migrant suspected of planning a terrorist attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin.

Chechen arrested for planning attack on Israeli embassy

Berlin:

Man seriously injured in knife attack near Holocaust Memorial

Man sustains serious injuries following a knife attack near Berlin's Holocaust memorial. Suspect flees the scene, motive behind the attack remains unclear.

Man seriously injured in knife attack near Holocaust Memorial

Berlin police warns:

'City is dangerous for Jews'

Berlin police headquarters listed neighborhoods where residents of Arab origin live and where antisemitic behaviors and threats were registered.

'City is dangerous for Jews'

Berlin: Jewish soccer players attacked by Muslim spectators

Muslims curse, spit at, and attack Jewish soccer players with knives and clubs, after match in Berlin.

Berlin: Jewish soccer players attacked by Muslim spectators

Berlin:

Police use dogs against anti-Israel protesters

Police in Berlin have begun to use dogs to disperse anti-Israel protests which the mayor says have crossed the line.

Police use dogs against anti-Israel protesters

Germany:

Special forces arrest man who planned attack on Israeli embassy

The arrest was based on foreign intelligence, although German authorities would not say which country had alerted them to the plan.

Special forces arrest man who planned attack on Israeli embassy

Berlin:

Special service commemorating first anniversary of massacre

A special prayer service was held this morning at the Central Synagogue in Berlin marking the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre, with participation of senior German politicians.

Special service commemorating first anniversary of massacre

Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

In Germany, a Holocaust memorial commemorating non-Jewish women who protested deportation of their Jewish relatives is vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti. 'Simply unacceptable.'

Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Germany:

Pro-Palestinian shouts 'From the river to the sea'

Activist convicted in German court of committing a crime, after shouting "From the river to the sea" during a pro-Palestinian support rally.

Pro-Palestinian shouts 'From the river to the sea'

Researchers aim to find books from large Holocaust-era library

Amateur detectives are invited to join search for a lost Jewish library looted by the Nazis.

Researchers aim to find books from large Holocaust-era library

Berlin Jewish community:

Preparing to double size of central synagogue

Following significant growth of the Berlin Jewish community, the city's Rabbi decided to double the size of the central synagogue, which was inaugurated nearly 20 years ago.

Preparing to double size of central synagogue

Germany:

Dozens detained during anti-Israel protests in Berlin

Police in Berlin detain a total of 69 people at pro-Palestinian Arab protests involving several hundred demonstrators.

Dozens detained during anti-Israel protests in Berlin

Germany:

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators cleared from Berlin university

German police clear about 150 pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators from the Humboldt University’s Institute for Social Sciences in downtown Berlin.

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators cleared from Berlin university

Anti-Israel protests expanding:

"Human chain" against Israel in Europe

Police in Berlin and Amsterdam dispersed anti-Israel student protests. Tent camps were set up in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain against Israel.

"Human chain" against Israel in Europe

Berlin:

Neo-Nazis attack Jewish passerby

Two neo-Nazis verbally attack Jewish man in Biesdorf quarter, do Nazi salute as a tribute to Hitler.

Neo-Nazis attack Jewish passerby

Israeli and German Presidents meet in Berlin

President Isaac Herzog met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin as part of his state visit.

Israeli and German Presidents meet in Berlin

Caucasus Jewish community in Germany marks 10th year

The Azerbaijani community in Berlin celebrated the tenth anniversary of the community's founding with an impressive ceremony including numerous Rabbis and public figures.

Caucasus Jewish community in Germany marks 10th year

Berlin:

Grandson of Munich Massacre victim assaulted

A pro-Palestinian activist assaulted pro-Israel activist Lahav Shapira, the grandson of Amitzur Shapira, breaking several bones in his face.

Grandson of Munich Massacre victim assaulted

Berlin:

Jewish student attacked by pro-Palestinian student

23-year-old pro-Palestinian Arab student beats 30-year-old Jewish student in Berlin, causing him to require hospitalization.

Jewish student attacked by pro-Palestinian student

Kfir Bibas' birthday marked at Berlin art exhibit

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) and ISRAEL-is organized a special art exhibit in Berlin, Germany, to draw international attention to the ongoing plight of the Bibas family.

Kfir Bibas' birthday marked at Berlin art exhibit

Jewish group:

'Abhorrent, antisemitic hate fest' held in Berlin

Under the guise of free speech, mass murder of Jews and rape of Israeli women legitimized at meeting in Berlin.

'Abhorrent, antisemitic hate fest' held in Berlin

Berlin:

Two people attacked after speaking Hebrew

Man assaults two people who were speaking Hebrew in Neukölln district before fleeing the scene.

Two people attacked after speaking Hebrew

Due to diplomatic immunity:

Germany won't prosecute Abbas for Holocaust comments

Berlin AG drops Mahmoud Abbas’ Holocaust hate speech case due to diplomatic immunity.

Germany won't prosecute Abbas for Holocaust comments

Thousands of non-Jews rally against antisemitism in Berlin

German official: 'Jews are afraid, & they feel left alone, it’s important that we make a powerful statement here today: Never again is now.'

Thousands of non-Jews rally against antisemitism in Berlin

Berlin:

Brandenburg Gate lit up with: 'Never Again is Now'

On the night marking Kristallnacht and amid the war between Israel and Hamas, Berlin landmark lit up with a message against antisemitism.

Brandenburg Gate lit up with: 'Never Again is Now'

Berlin police apologize for removing posters of Israeli hostages

The Berlin police issued an apology after recordings showed police officers removing posters with pictures of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Berlin police apologize for removing posters of Israeli hostages

Berlin synagogue firebombed as antisemitic incidents rise

German Chancellor condemns Molotov Cocktail attack on synagogue, says 'we'll never accept attacks on Jewish institutions.'

Berlin synagogue firebombed as antisemitic incidents rise

German officials attend prayer for Israel at Berlin synagogue

Chief Rabbi of Berlin lauds show of solidarity by German government officials at the main synagogue of Berlin.

German officials attend prayer for Israel at Berlin synagogue

In Berlin:

Singer criticizes artists who don't take stance on reform

Israeli singer-songwriter Aviv Geffen: I scoff at those who do not take any position and prefer to earn more money and more audiences.

Singer criticizes artists who don't take stance on reform

Germany to commemorate Polish victims of World War II

German government presents plans for “German-Polish House” in Berlin to serve as memorial to Polish victims of World War II.

Germany to commemorate Polish victims of World War II

Rabbi of Berlin told to remove kippah at airport

Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal told to take off his religious head covering during security check at Berlin airport.

Rabbi of Berlin told to remove kippah at airport

Germany: Fire destroys book box dedicated to Holocaust history

Holocaust ‘book box’ at German deportation memorial destroyed in apparent antisemitic arson.

Germany: Fire destroys book box dedicated to Holocaust history

Germany:

Soccer club founded by Holocaust survivors set to make history

Makkabi Berlin, soccer club founded by Holocaust survivors, is about to make Jewish history in Germany.

Soccer club founded by Holocaust survivors set to make history

Germany:

19-year-old Israeli attacked by three men in Berlin

19-year-old Israeli tourist suffers minor injuries in attack in Berlin. Local police investigating a possible antisemitic attack.

19-year-old Israeli attacked by three men in Berlin

Chabad opens Germany’s largest Jewish center since WWII

Chabad emissaries in Berlin inaugurate one of the largest Jewish centers in the world.

Chabad opens Germany’s largest Jewish center since WWII