German Jews

Key to synagogue destroyed on Kristallnacht returns home

A survivor kept the key from a German synagogue destroyed on Kristallnacht. 86 years later, the relic is returning home.

Germany approves resolution aimed at countering antisemitism

The resolution, which received broad support, calls for ending public funding to any organization “that spreads antisemitism, calls into question Israel's right to exist or calls for a boycott of Israel.”

Community working to support family after Munich cantor killed

Prominent German cantor and opera singer is killed in what police say was a family dispute.

Synagogue attack foiled in Germany

German authorities arrest two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshippers at a synagogue in the city of Heidelberg.

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In Germany, Jewish teens come together for mutual support

Before Eden Golan sang at Eurovision, Jewish teens from across Germany performed at Jewrovision.

Dortmund, Germany, remembers its only Jewish mayor and his story

Paul Hirsch, Dortmund’s only Jewish mayor died in poverty after a successful career. The city is reviving his story.

German Chancellor vows to protect the country's Jews

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledges to protect Jews against a "shameful" upsurge in antisemitism.

German antisemitism czar:

'Rise in antisemitism brings us back to most horrific times'

Germany’s antisemitism commissioner, Felix Klein, expresses concern amid increase in anti-Jewish violence.

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806-page report: Reform rabbi responsible for alleged misconduct

Final investigation into prominent German Reform rabbi Walter Homolka affirms abuse of power allegations.

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Jewish leaders alarmed after AfD's victory in local election

Jewish leaders in Germany concerned that far-right party's local election victory “could open the floodgates”.

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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.

What effect did Nazi propaganda have on the German people?

Parts VI-VIII: A Gestapo report pointed out: It is easier to invite attacks on the Jews, than to persuade the public of antisemitism. Op-ed.

Germany's non-Orthodox Jewish academies face renewed crisis

10 months into leadership crisis which saw rector Walter Homolka deposed, fighting has renewed over German rabbinical schools’ future.

Over 90% of German Jewish pensioners below the poverty line

Jewish community org calls for government to provide cost of living stipends to lift elderly German Jews out of poverty.

German rabbinic group expels Reform rabbi at center of scandal

Germany's non-Orthodox liberal Jewish rabbinical conference votes to expel Walter Homolka over scandal.

German Reform rabbi at scandal’s center cedes rabbinical schools

Embattled founder of Germany’s non-Orthodox rabbinical schools relinquishes his ownership stake in them to the Jewish Community of Berlin.

The battle for control of Germany’s liberal Jewish institutions

Fight over control of Germany’s Reform rabbinical school takes a new twist that could shatter longstanding liberal Jewish institutions.

Are too many Germans converting to Judaism?

'The very large number of new Jews has led to a considerable change in Jewish life in Germany.'

German state appoints first police rabbi

Saxony-Anhalt appoints Rabbi Daniel Fabian as its first police rabbi in effort to improve cooperation between police and community.

Sexual Harassment Scandal:

Liberal German Jewish seminary's top rabbi won't be ousted

Interim head of scandal-ridden German seminary vows changes — but not to replace top rabbi accused of abusing power

German dictionary removes warning about the word ‘Jew’

Main dictionary of standard German alters its new definition of the word Jew after outcry from the Jewish community.

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.

Ambassador: Moving to see Jewish life thriving in Germany

Israeli ambassador to Germany tells Arutz Sheva why he is still excited about lighting Hanukkah candles at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

An autograph book is unique among those surviving the Holocaust

My German-Jewish grandmother’s childhood autograph book survived the Holocaust. It is one of the few that did.

Angela Merkel awarded prize for working to combat anti-Semitism

German chancellor awarded Buber-Rosenzweig Medal for fostering Jewish-Christian dialogue and fighting discrimination against Jews.

Medieval German Jewish sites given UNESCO World Heritage status

Mainz, Worms and Speyer, historic centers of Jewish culture, are the first Jewish sites in Germany to be recognized by UNESCO.

First late night Jewish talk show to debut on Germany TV

Show will delve into various aspects of Germany Jewish identity over the course of eight episodes.

German military searches for rabbis for its 300 Jewish soldiers

German Defense Minister says she is "humble and grateful" that such a development is happening only 75 years after the Holocaust.

Jewish students raise money to keep Muslim kebab shop open

German Jews raise $40,000 to prevent bankruptcy of Halle kebab shop targeted in deadly Yom Kippur attack by neo-Nazi.

German ministers send Hanukkah greetings in Hebrew

Senior German government ministers participate in special clip initiated by the Chief Rabbi of Berlin and Chabad emissary.

Germany to improve security in Jewish sites

Announcement comes ahead of one-year anniversary of anti-Semitic attack in Halle on Yom Kippur.

Frankfurt's Jews, from annihilation to rebirth

After World War II, there were 100 Jews left in Frankfurt, Germany. Today the community has a potent voice.

New Torah scroll - on Adolf Hitler Street

Freiburg Jews hold parade welcoming new Torah scroll on street which was named after Hitler 80 years ago.

Director of Berlin Jewish Museum quits after controversial tweet

Director of Berlin's Jewish Museum resigns after tweeting link to article criticizing German legislation against BDS.

German Jews honor non-Jewish Zionist journalist

Mathias Döpfner, journalist who made war anti-Semitism 'personal concern,' receives Leo Baeck Prize from Central Council of Jews in Germany.

A German Jewish community’s longtime leader may not be Jewish

Report claims leader of Jewish community near Hamburg, Germany not Jewish, has been imposter for decades.

German far-right launches 'Jewish group'

Germany's Jewish community blasts Alternative for Germany party after it launches a "Jewish" group within its ranks.

German far-right under fire for 'Jewish section'

Alternative for Germany announces it will create a Jewish section within the party.

German Jewish leader warns of 'strongly rooted extremism'

Head of Germany's Central Council of Jews expresses concern following attack on a kosher restaurant in Chemnitz by masked neo-Nazis.

U.S. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM EXCUSES FDR’S SILENCE: Jews are inconvenient

Anti-Israel activist loses case against German Jewish leader

German Jewish leader calls anti-Israel Jewish activist 'notorious' for anti-Semitic remarks, wins ensuing court case.

Jews concerned, radical right celebrating

Despite overtures by AfD leaders, German Jews say the far-right party could turn against them.

'How can you be friends with the Jews if you're a neo-Nazi?'

Watch: Rabbi of Frankfurt relates to German election results.

Jews seek explanations over Iranian minister's visit to Berlin

An alleged visit to Berlin by Iran's intelligence minister raises the eyebrows and ire of Jewish leaders in Germany.

German Jews: Far-right party's showing in election a 'nightmare'

Jewish leaders in Germany concerned after AfD party finishes second in voting in Merkel's home state.

Ax attack in Germany demands 'early warning system'

German Jewish leaders warn that all German institutions should take extra precautions following ax attack in Wurzburg.

Jewish group outraged at plan to auction Nazi relics

Leading German Jewish group blasts planned auction of Nazi memorabilia, including Hermann Goering's underpants.

'Its a synagogue, church, and mosque all in one'

Joint house of prayer for Muslims, Jews, and Christians to be built in Berlin.

Watch: Discussing Jewish life in Germany

Arutz Sheva speaks to two Bnei Akiva emissaries to Germany, who discuss Purim in the wake of terror and preparing for Pesach.

German Jewish group OKs publishing annotated 'Mein Kampf'

Central Council of Jews sanctions publishing Nazi text for 'scientific purposes.'

Munich Compromises on Controversial Holocaust Memorial

Long campaign to bring 'stumbling project' project to humanize Holocaust victims in Munich rejected - with the Jewish community's support.

Berlin: Jewish Magazine Goes Incognito Due to Anti-Semitism

Jewish magazine to be delivered in plain envelopes, as community leaders note Israelis being beaten for being Jews.