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Israeli flags at Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt

Members of the Jewish community in Germany protest Roger Waters' comparison of Anne Frank and Shireen Abu Aqleh during his Frankfurt show.

EU Jewish youth participate in Jewrovision in Frankfurt

Song and dance contest brings together Jewish competitors ages 10 to 19 who are judged on lyrics, presentation and overall impression.

Germany boosts funding to main Jewish organization by 70%

Central Council of Jews in Germany, to receive 22 million Euros annually to fund the new Jewish Academy in Frankfurt.

German court rules:

Frankfurt cannot cancel Rogers Waters concert

Frankfurt sought to cancel the former Pink Floyd's concert due to his antisemitic leanings.

Roger Waters vows to play Frankfurt citing Kristallnacht

In bizarre social media rant, former Pink Floyd bassist also compares himself to teenage German anti-war activist executed by Nazis.

Roger Waters threatens to sue Frankfurt for cancelling concert

Ex-Pink Floyd bassist warns Frankfurt that he is taking legal action due to city banning his performance over accusations of antisemitism.

Roger Waters threatens to sue German cities over canceled shows

Musician to take legal action after Frankfurt, Munich and Cologne councils attempt to stop him from performing over alleged antisemitism.

Germany:

Frankfurt cancels Rogers Waters show due to antisemitism

Frankfurt city council points out Waters' support for BDS and the pressure he exerted on other artists not to perform in Israel.

Opposition mounts to Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt

Frankfurt politicians call for concert to be canceled, with move taking place to convince city and state governments to get behind campaign.

Lufthansa bans Jews from flight over several maskless passengers

“It was Jewish people who made the mess, Jewish people made the problem,” airline rep says in video.

Frankfurt to construct $40 million Jewish learning center

The Jewish Academy, opening in 2024, will serve as an educational institute for European Jewish learning.

Swastika discovered on ark at Frankfurt airport synagogue

Synagogue ark in German airport defaced with swastika during COVID closure.

Frankfurt hosts 2021 Mayors Summit Against Anti-Semitism

On Tuesday, Frankfurt am Main hosted the 2021 Mayors Summit Against Anti-Semitism with an online conference

Hasidic men detained at German airport for more than 10 hours

Americans Against Antisemitism says as many as 16 Hasidic men were detained at Frankfurt airport without charges on March 7.

Frankfurt university launches new Jewish studies program

Frankfurt's Goethe University launches new Jewish studies program, honoring philosopher dismissed by Nazis.

New Jewish museum will have exhibit dedicated to German Jews

Frankfurt’s new $58 million Jewish museum reclaims Anne Frank’s forgotten roots in the city.

Chief Rabbi of Frankfurt: 'Anti-Semitism won't stop us'

Rabbi Avichai Apel says: 'We won't allow anti-Semitism to interfere with our Jewish lives. We'll continue praying without fear.'

Hundreds mark 90th birthday of Anne Frank in Frankfurt

Large ceremony held to mark teenage Holocaust diarist Anne Frank's birthday in her birth city of Frankfurt.

Frankfurt declares: We're for Jewish life, against anti-Semitism

Posters in streets of Frankfurt: 'For the sake of Jewish life and against anti-Semitism in our city'

A gift to the mayor of Frankfurt: Judea and Samaria products

Frankfurt Mayor Uwe Becker visits pro-Israel conference, receives dates from Jordan Valley and wine from Judea and Samaria.

Jewish woman found stabbed to death in Frankfurt park

29-year-old Jewish woman brutally murdered in Germany.

'A moral imperative to document the Holocaust'

Arutz Sheva hears from Claims Conference EVP at event honoring 14-year-old girl murdered in Sobibor whose pendant was found last year.

Young Holocaust victim remembered in Frankfurt

Moving ceremony held in Frankfurt in memory of Karolina Cohn, Jewish girl born in city and murdered by Nazis in Sobibor death camp.

Frankfurt Mayor explains why he banned BDS

'I think many people don't understand the BDS is a deeply anti-Semitic movement.'

First German city bans BDS

Frankfurt mayor orders city not to provide funding, rooms, for BDS-related activities or people.

Conflict arises between Frankfurt rabbis and Chabad

Frankfurt Jewish group severs ties with German city’s Chabad over ‘disrespect’ and ‘insults.'

Man opens fire in German movie theater, no casualties

Police kill shooter. No other victims, though a number of people were held hostage.

Iran Threatens Germany Boycott Over Salman Rushdie Invite

Tehran threatens to withdraw from Frankfurt book fair due to outstanding death order against Rushdie.

Kosher Butcher in Germany Admits to Selling Trief Meat for Years

Butcher admits to fraud in court, sold 88,000 pounds of non-kosher meat as kosher to escape bankruptcy.

Germany: Police Car Broadcasts Anti-Israel Slogans

Jewish leaders outraged after rally featuring anti-Semitic slogans given police sound system to broadcast message of hate.

Frankfurt's First Jewish Mayor Since Holocaust

The German city of Frankfurt on Sunday elected its first Jewish mayor -- Peter Feldmann -- since the Holocaust.

Frankfurt Terrorist Admits Murder of US Servicemen

The terrorist who murdered 2 US servicemen and wounded 2 others in Frankfurt says he was 'radicalized' by Islamist propaganda