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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.

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus marks Yom Hashoah in Berlin

1 thousand Jews and Christians marched through Berlin under the motto "From the Heart and on Foot - for Peace, against Antisemitism."

German antisemitism commissioner visits Jewish refugees

Felix Klein visits Berlin Jewish school that is helping 50 Ukrainian Jewish refugees adjust to life in Germany, praising the school's work.

120 children arrive in Berlin from Odessa Jewish orphanage

Children make 1,000 mile journey from Odessa to Berlin on five school buses and have permission to stay in Germany.

Berlin launches antisemitism awareness campaign

Campaign seeks to encourage Berlin residents to “look, recognize, act” if they see antisemitism taking place.

Nearly 300 Berlin streets honor people expressing anti-Semitism

Berlin has 290 streets named for people who expressed anti-Semitic views, analysis finds.

Enemies of Israel in power in Berlin and Brussels

Difficult times ahead for the relationship between Jerusalem and members of Berlin's new government, while EU funds anti-Israel NGOs. Op-ed.

Report: Berlin Jews face three anti-Semitic incidents a day

Report finds that anti-Semitism in Berlin increased significantly in the first six months of 2021, with record high numbers.

Hanukkah candles lit at place from which Nazi laws came

Representatives of the Jewish community in Berlin light Hanukkah candles with the German Minister of Justice.

Watch: Convoys of menorahs on the streets of Berlin

A convoy of about thirty vehicles with menorahs, led by Chabad, travels on street of Berlin after Hanukkah candle lighting.

German Jewish leader: 'Targeted action' needed against Jew hatred

Central Council of Jews in Germany President Josef Schuster reacts to a report documenting the May surge in anti-Semitism in Berlin.

Berlin couple who aided Jewish families during Holocaust honored

Max and Malwine Schindler, who helped smuggle Jews out of Nazi Germany, have been honored by Berlin for the first time.

Russian diplomat found dead outside Berlin embassy was a spy

A Russian diplomat discovered dead last month outside the country’s Berlin embassy is thought to have fallen from an upper floor.

Berlin police filmed doing push-ups at Holocaust memorial

Police chief vows investigation after police officers photographed disrespecting memorial to Holocaust victims.

Union Berlin faces penalty after anti-Semitism during Haifa game

Union Berlin will play match with empty fan section as punishment “for the racist behaviour of its supporters.”

Berlin museum returns and buys looted painting from Jewish heirs

A Berlin museum returned a Pissarro painting looted by the Nazis to the descendants of its former Jewish owner and then bought it back.

Israeli man assaulted in Berlin

Man wearing pullover with IDF emblem attacked at Berlin train station by assailant who made comment about his faith.

Marriott apologizes to singer told to remove Star of David

Video of German Jewish singer recounting his experience gets over one million views.

UEFA investigating anti-Semitic abuse toward Jewish soccer fans

Europe's soccer authority is looking into allegations that Union Berlin fans hurled anti-Semitic slurs at fans of Maccabi Haifa.

Jewish fans targeted during Maccabi Haifa soccer match in Berlin

Pro-Israel groups says its fans attending soccer game where pelted with anti-Semitic abuse and nearly had one of their flags lit on fire.

Mass protest in Berlin against COVID regulations

According to AP, over 2,000 officers were deployed and about 600 protesters detained at protest defying ban on gatherings.

Jewish man assaulted in Berlin

Police investigating Jewish man’s report of being punched in the face and abused with anti-Semitic language while walking home in Berlin.

Watch: Hundreds join pro-Israel protest in Berlin

Around 350 people gathered in central Berlin to show solidarity with Israel on May 16.

Israeli journalist attacked in Berlin

Kan reporter Antonia Yamin is attacked during interview in Berlin, Germany.

Berlin bans annual Al-Quds march that protests Israel

'Participants exploit freedom of expression and assembly to spread their hatred,' Jewish council head says.

Berlin Al-Quds Day rally cancelled for second year in a row

Rally, which has been described as an anti-Israel "hatefest," will not take place in person, but may move online.

Report: Berlin sees pandemic spike in anti-Semitic attacks

Anti-Semitism commissioner admits that German capital "has an anti-Semitism problem."

Berlin politicians call for banning Al Quds Day march

Political parties across spectrum call for Berlin government to ban “disgusting anti-Semitic event.”