European Jews

America’s electrifying counter-revolution

America is attempting to clean up its house. Europeans are burning theirs down. Whether Britain and Europe follow suit or give up the ghost, Jews there aren’t in for an easy ride. Opinion.

Survey: European Jews fear antisemitism, but don't want to leave

Jewish leaders in Europe want to stay there despite pessimism about antisemitism, survey finds.

The die is cast. Jews have no sustainable future in Europe

Jewish life in Europe will be a thing of the past by 2050. There is no future for them there and their desperate love for the old and beloved continent will die. What was unthinkable yesterday is plausible today and certain tomorrow. Opinion.

Historic event:

Children pray for hostages' release

At the opening ceremony marking the Day of Liberation and Rescue of the Jews of Europe that took place at the Western Wall, children gave a touching performance as they recited poetry excerpts and chanted psalms for the release of the hostages.

Israeli hostages are not welcome in London

When there are no longer Jews in Europe, will they call Hamas to light the Hanukkah candles? Op-ed.

European Jews will be gone by 2050

Country by country, the numbers are collapsing. “There is no future for them here..." says Dutch author Leon de Winter. Op-ed.

Is Diaspora Jewry where Jews were in Europe in 1938?

Expect mass aliya after the war. Op-ed.

Anne Akbar. In Europe, the Palestinian Arabs are the new Jews

How did we come to erase the Jewish girl from Frankfurt who hid in Amsterdam while "new Germans” attack Jews? Masterstroke, Doktor Goebbels!

EU leader: 38% of Jews feel unsafe, looking to leave Europe

European Jewish Association conference discusses rising dangers faced by European Jewish community and institutions.

Israeli tensions spill over to summit of European Jewish leaders

Tensions between Diaspora Jews and Israeli government on display at summit of European Jewish leaders in Berlin.

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.'

War, demographics, conversion top agenda at EU Jewish conference

Israeli emissaries convene in Switzerland last week to discuss the main issues and challenges they face in the course of their emissary work

Op-ed:

Leon de Winter: 'In 2048 the last Jews will leave Europe'

"It's over,” said the late Hebrew U. antisemitism expert Robert Wistrich. "It's a slow death." It is actually speeding up. Op-ed.

Europe: Jews out, Muslims in

Schaerbeek, Belgium has ten churches, twelve mosques, and once had a Jewish quarter, but.the Jews are all gone. Op-ed.

There’s no future for Jews in an Islamized Europe

Essayist Sandelin writes: “I doubt those who lived here a generation ago would believe me when I tell them what is happening today." Op-ed.

Study:

Which European countries are best for Jews?

First-of-its-kind index combines different measures of Jewish experience to find the best countries in Europe for Jews to live in.

European Jewry before the Shoah

Why did most European Jews seem so oblivious to the evolving deterioration of events and stayed on passively until it was too late? Op-ed.

Record number of hate crimes hit Europe's Jews and Christians

The number of anti-Semitic hate crimes increased, from 600 to 2,316, anti-Christian crimes went from 578 to 980. Op-ed.

1/4 European Jews consider leaving, survey finds

Jewish leaders increasingly concerned about antisemitism, with 23% of Jews saying the are considering emigrating.

European anti-Semitism envoy honored by Vienna Jewish community

Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on combating anti-Semitism, receives Friedrich and Marietta Torberg Medal.

Poll: Anti-Jewish sentiment, violence against Jews, 'unrelated'

Does the number of violent assaults on Jews convey a country’s anti-Semitism level? No, a European poll says.

EU releases strategy to fight anti-Semitism, protect Jewish life

Plan rests on EU stepping up prevention of anti-Semitism, increasing protection of Jewish institutions and fostering Holocaust education.

New magazine will focus on European Jewry

European intellectuals launch magazine on European Jewry’s population ‘crisis.’

European Jews hold memorial for coronavirus victims

Arutz Sheva to broadcast European Jews' virtual memorial event in memory of thousands of Jewish Corona victims from across the continent.

75 years since liberation of European Jews - amid coronavirus

Chief rabbis and leaders of Jewish organizations from twenty countries took part in a prayer of thanks at the Western Wall.

Transnistria's dying Jewish community

Transnistria is a poor breakaway state in Eastern Europe. The few Jews left there eye an escape.

'There is no Europe without Jews'

Frans Timmermans, First Vice President of the European Commission, denounces anti-Semitism.

Europe's Jews prepare Hanukkah events to ‘drive out darkness’

Some Jewish leaders say that celebrating Hanukkah at central locales in Europe is an uplifting Jewish response to terrorism.

Special interview:

'Without U.S. influence, Jews in Europe could be in danger'

President of Conference of European Rabbis discusses how Trump presidency could affect the status of Jews in Europe.

Security officials urge business-as-usual for Jewish holidays

US security officials and Jewish community leaders prepare for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur in the face of rising terror threat.

Poll: European Jews afraid to attend holiday services

70% of European Jews say they will not attend synagogue for upcoming holidays this year amid growing harassment by Muslims.

European Jewish Culture Day to have 35 countries participating

Thirty years after its initiation, the European Day of Jewish Culture will have a record number of countries participating.

Exclusive interview:

'The question today is whether Europe has a future'

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, head of the Conference of European Rabbis, discusses the issues European Jews are dealing with.

Obama calls for solidarity with European Jews

In Yom Hashoah message, President Barack Obama calls for solidarity with Jews facing anti-Semitism.

Islamic radicalization fuels 'dire' threat to Jews in Europe

Congressional commission hears testimony on how Islamic radicalization in Europe has ramped up risk for Jewish communities.

Redefining the role of female Jewish leaders in Europe

Wives of European rabbis converge in Vienna for a training program about the important role of rebbetzins working alongside their husbands.

Netherlands: Anti-Semitic vandals attack Jewish home

Door and windows of Jewish house wrecked in Amsterdam, as vandals shouted ‘Jewish cancer’ and ‘liberate Palestine.’

'There is no future for Jews in Europe'

Brussels chief rabbi describes fear in the streets following terror attacks, says he understands why Jews leaving the EU in droves.

House passes bill to help protect European Jews

House passes legislation urging United States and Europe to help keep Jews safe amid growing anti-Semitism.

European concern: Refugees coming, Jews leaving

EU Commission VP is 'alarmed' by Jewish exodus from Europe, as the organization drives to fight growing anti-Semitism.

European Jews Afraid to Reveal Jewishness

Over 85% of European Jewry won't attend Rosh Hashana services for fear of anti-Semitism.

EU Considering Continental Task-Force to Fight Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic attacks are sweeping Europe - what will the EU do about it? 'No future for Jews in Europe means no future for Europe.'

Envoy: European Jews 'Bankrupted' by Security Costs

American envoy on anti-Semitism warns that Jewish bodies in Europe are being bankrupted by the growing need for security.

Good News? European Governments Unite Behind Jews

Denmark pledges $148 million to fight Islamic terrorism; French, German, British leaders say they'll protect Jews.

Interview

'There is No Future for Jews in Western Europe'

Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky urges gov't to invest more money in Aliyah, ahead of expected 15,000 new immigrants in 2015.

Austria: A Europe Without Jews is Not Europe

Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz joins in on calls in Europe for Jews to stay despite recent terrorist attacks.

Can Europe Convince Jews Not to Leave?

EU admits to 'huge challenge' reassuring Jews that 'they have a future in Europe,' as Islamist terror and anti-Semitism continue to rage.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Minister Tells Rabbis 'Leave Europe Or Disappear'

Ben-Dahan tells European rabbis at conference intermarriage in Israel under a thousandth, in Europe figure is 80%.

Rabbi: Kosher Slaughter Ban Not Anti-Semitic

Copenhagen rabbi: ban on kosher slaughter is problematic, but false accusations of anti-Semitism won’t help.

Catherine Ashton: Hannukah Lights Spread Hope, Peace

European Union Foreign Minister reaches out to Jewish groups after compromising with Israel on boycott Tuesday night.

Anti-Semitism on the Rise in Europe, Finds New Survey

Anti-Semitism has worsened in Europe in the past few years, finds survey by the European Fundamental Rights Agency.

European Council Calls for Circumcision Ban

The European Council calls circumcision of children a violation of human rights, calls for legal ban until age 15.

The European Obsession with Judea and Samaria

Europe's Jews Call for Unity Over Polish Shechita Ban

European Jewish Association calls for united efforts towards reversing the Polish parliament's decision to ban kosher slaughter.

Foie Gras Law ‘a Double-Edged Sword,’ Rabbi Warns

MK’s bill on banning delicacy could be used to support European ban on kosher slaughter, French Jewish leader says.

Introducing Today’s Polish Jews

Activist Sam Konig goes beyond the Holocaust to introduce young Jews to Polish Jewish life in 2013.

Jewish Center Bombed in Sweden

A Jewish community center was bombed in Malmo, Sweden, continuing an ongoing wave of anti-Semitic hate in the city.

Is Anti-Semitism Becoming Part of US DNA Too?

Pre-Holocaust Dead ‘Not Forgotten’

Jewish youth pay tribute to pre-Holocaust community with cemetery repair project in Poland.

Young European Rabbis Create Internet Forum

The founding conference of the Forum for Young Rabbis in Europe concludes with rabbis agreeing to hold internet conferences once a month.