Berlin

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Berlin:

Neo-Nazis attack Jewish passerby

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

Israeli and German Presidents meet in Berlin

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Berlin:

Two people attacked after speaking Hebrew

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

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.

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.'

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.

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 synagogue firebombed as antisemitic incidents rise

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Germany: Fire destroys book box dedicated to Holocaust history

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

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.

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.

Chabad opens Germany’s largest Jewish center since WWII

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

Roger Waters claims:

'Nazi-style uniform was a statement against fascism'

Pink Floyd co-founder defends his donning a Nazi-style uniform on stage in Berlin, which resulted in a criminal investigation against him.

Berlin police launch investigation of Roger Waters

Police investigating Pink Floyd co-founder after he dressed in a uniform resembling a Nazi officer during Berlin concert.

Op-ed:

Words of caution from a European friend

With hindsight it is clear that rightist European professions of love for Zionism and the Jewish people were always a sham, Op-ed.

SWC commends Berlin for banning pro-Hamas signs

Simon Wiesenthal Center commends Berlin police who banned signs supporting terrorist organizations during May Day demonstrations.

Berlin:

Police ban Hamas flags during May Day demonstrations

The move follows a recent march in which participants chanted “Death to Jews” and “Death to Israel.”

Germany:

Knifeman attacks staff and visitors at Berlin Jewish Hospital

Police shoot knifeman who attacked staff and visitors at a Jewish hospital in Germany’s capital. The motive for the incident is unclear.

‘Death to the Jews’ chants heard at Berlin pro-Palestinian rally

German authorities investigating anti-Israel rally after demonstrators chant 'Death to the Jews.'

Berlin Jewish summit:

Canadian NGO presents film countering anti-Israel narrative

Toronto-based Jewish advocacy org showcases film that empowers audiences to 'renew their commitment to the Jewish State.'

Netanyahu departs for Berlin:

'The main subject is Iran, security issues don't take a break'

Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, call on EU to take a harder line against Iran's nuclear weapons program.

Protests expected in Berlin as Netanyahu travels to Germany

Netanyahu to meet with German chancellor for talks on Ukraine and Iran's nuclear program. Protests expected at Ben-Gurion and Berlin.

Germany:

Following Frankfurt, other cities to cancel Roger Waters shows

German tour by pro-BDS former Pink Floyd frontman may not take place as multiple cities move to ban his concerts.

Emhoff visits synagogue and Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Second Gentleman wraps up tour of Poland and Germany which he said is crucial for his work combating antisemitism.

'Woman of the Century' -101-year-old survivor returns to Germany

Who is 101-year-old Margot Friedlaender and why is Berlin awarding her its highest merit?

Hanukkah parade held from Berlin Olympic Stadium

100 vehicles participate in parade marking 50 years since Munich Massacre at the Olympic Games.

German Finance Minister:

'I learned from the light of Hanukkah that Putin will not win'

Minister Christian Lindner blasts Russian President over war in Ukraine, hints that his country will lead further sanctions.

World’s largest aquarium in Berlin explodes

Enormous aquarium containing 1,500 exotic fish bursts, causing two injuries.

Second Jewish man attacked in Berlin

Jewish man brutally assaulted on Berlin subway only days after rabbi assaulted near Berlin train station.

German state rabbi attacked, subjected to antisemitic abuse

Rabbi of Potsdam assaulted in antisemitic attack in front of son at Berlin train station.

Cases of antisemitism continue to soar in Berlin

Attorney General's Office urges increased reporting of antisemitic incidents.

Herzog at dinner in Berlin:

'We are working for the sake of the future'

President and First Lady attend state dinner hosted by German President at Schloss Bellevue presidential palace in Berlin.

Will Mahmoud Abbas face charges for Holocaust relativization?

Berlin police are investigating whether charges can be filed against Abbas for Israel ‘Holocausts’ comment.

Yad Vashem chairman:

'Abbas' despicable words in Berlin are appalling'

Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan calls on German government to respond to PA chairman's accusation that Israel committed "holocausts".

Lapid blasts Abbas:

'History will never forgive him'

Prime Minister Lapid blasts PA chairman after he accused Israel of committing “holocausts” against Palestinian Arabs.

Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized

Jewish memorial in Berlin defaced with Nazi and antisemitic graffiti.

German police investigate 60-foot swastika mowed into grass

Large swastika in field that could be seen from the air being investigated by German police.

Berlin:

Terror suspected as vehicle slams into crowd wounding dozens

The incident took place near the spot of a 2016 terror attack in which 12 were killed and dozens more injured.

Berlin sponsors anti-Israel hate festival

The point: Israel allegedly strengthens rightist populism around the world and rightist populism strengthens Zionism. Op-ed.