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Did BBC Intentionally Fail to Warn Jews of Nazi Threat?

A recent documentary explored whether the BBC's Hungarian service could have done more to save the country’s Jews during the Holocaust.

Jews Lambast Norway for Awarding Medal to Notorious anti-Semite

Jewish groups have harshly criticized Norway's King Harald V for his decision to award a royal service medal to notorious anti-Semite.

Grave Disconnect as Orthodox Leaders Refused to Support Romney

70% of the Jewish population voting for Obama may show a grave disconnect between Israel and the Jewish population abroad.

Ukrainian Jews Prepare 'Blacklist of Anti-Semites'

The United Jewish Community of the Ukraine, an umbrella organization, is preparing a blacklist of Ukrainian anti-Semites.

Jews Apprehensive Following Rise of Ukrainian 'Svoboda' Party

A European Jewish group expressed concern about safety of Jews in Ukraine following victory of anti-Semitic party in Sunday’s elections.

New Arab Libel: ‘Bored’ Jewish Women Sexually Assault PA Workers

Arab libel against Jews apparently has no limit. A PA study is misquoted to state that “bored” Jewish women sexually assaulting Arabs.

Anti-Semitic Surge on Twitter Prompts Possible Legal Action

Jewish organizations in France have expressed outrage over a wave of anti-Semitic messages that have been sweeping through Twitter.

Nobel Prize Winners Include Moroccan of Jewish Descent

Serge Haroche of France and David Wineland of the US won the Nobel Physics Prize on Tuesday for work in quantum physics.

EJP: 'Russel Tribunal on Palestine' Makes 'Mockery of Justice'

European Jewry condemned participation of Geneva mayor at "Russell Tribunal on Palestine," which aims at demonizing, delegitimizing Israel.

Secret Passage of Wine and ‘4 Species’ to Jews in Arab Nations

An unidentified rabbi and a Jew from Arab countries have completed a secret mission to bring wine and the”four species” to the Diaspora.

New Proposed German Law Okays Ritual Circumcision

A new proposed German law is set to approve ritual circumcision, hopefully ending the threat to the custom practiced by Jews and Muslims.

Jewish Groups Fear 'Blood Libel' Over Anti-Islam Film

Jewish groups are expressing fear of "another blood libel" against Jews stemming from anti-Islam film that allegedly sparked recent protests

EU Rosh Hashanah Greetings Warn of Rise of Anti-Semitism

In Rosh Hashana greetings, President of the European Commission warned of rise of anti-Semitism due to the economic problems in Europe.

'Obama Oy Vey' Campaign May Convince Jews to Move to Israel

Members of Republican Jewish Coalition rallied in Florida on Sunday with some saying they 'might move to Israel if Obama gets re-elected.'

Jewish Groups Protest Weight-Loss Ad Featuring Holocaust Victims

An Estonian newspaper has published an ad for weight-loss pills depicting emaciated Jews in a Nazi death camp.

GOP Congressman Apologizes for Holocaust Remarks

U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) apologized after invoking the Holocaust in reference to federal student loans.

New Attack in Berlin: Vandals Desecrated Jewish Cemetery

Vandals desecrated six Jewish tombstones at a cemetery in Germany with graffiti including Nazi swastikas, police announced Wednesday.

Two Men Attempt to Run Down Hassidic Jews Outside NY Bakery

Two men were arrested in New York after they allegedly drove a vehicle into a crowd of Hassidic Jews standing outside local bakery.

Jews and Muslims Unite in Fight for Religious Freedom in Europe

Jewish and Muslim religious leaders from 18 European countries will gather in Paris to discuss increasing religious prohibitions in Europe.

Ya'alon: Iran Must Decide- Bomb or Survival

MK Moshe Ya'alon spoke at a memorial ceremony in Bulgaria on Tuesday for victims of Burgas terror attack.

Indian Jews Urge 'Hitler' Garment Shop to Change Store Name

A group of Jews from western India visited the ‘Hitler’ men’s garment store and urged owner to change shop’s name.

Peruvian Neo-Nazis Seek to Expel all Jews

The leader of Peru’s far-right political group seeks to expel the country’s Jewish population because “they control the global economy.”

US Sues Florida for Halting Kosher Meals

The federal government is suing Florida's Department of Corrections for not offering kosher meals to prison inmates.

Schools Cease Teaching Holocaust, Demand Students Pray to Allah

Many British schools are ceasing to teach the Holocaust in history lessons in order to avoid offending Muslim students.

Jews March to 'Wear Kippot on Heads, Not Hide in Bags'

Hundreds of Orthodox Jews wearing kippot marched in Swedish city of Malmo protesting against the recent rise in anti-Semitism.

Wallenberg Stamp to be Issued in Jan. 2013

A postal stamp honoring Raoul Wallenberg will be issued in January 2013, 28 years after he was bestowed with honorary Canadian citizenship.

First Orthodox Jewish Holocaust Museum to Open in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s first Holocaust museum, the first Holocaust museum in the world to focus on Orthodox Jews, will open next spring.

70 Yrs. Ago: Telegram Alerts World of Nazi Holocaust

Seventy years ago the WJC representative in Geneva sent a telegram to US diplomats informing them of Hitler’s plans to annihilate the Jews.

NY State Comptroller Teams Up With Holocaust Restitution Project

NY State Comptrolleri's office is teaming up with the Holocaust Era Asset Restitution Taskforce to track down property of Holocaust victims.

Romanian Jews Slam Anti-Semite's Appointment to Post

Romanian Jews expressed anger over the appointment of a Senator who made anti-Jewish statements to a top government post

MK Ketzaleh: Jews Help Each Other, Muslims Slaughter Each Other

MK Katz (Ketzaleh} gave a lesson to an Arab MK during a Knesset debate on taxes: Jews help each other; Muslims slaughter each other.

Swedish Minister: Put Annual Raoul Wallenberg Day on Calendar

Swedish minster calls for an annual day on calendar to remember the Righteous Gentile who saved hundreds of thousands of Jews from Nazis.

U.S. House Considers Jewish Refugees Bill

A bipartisan bill ensuring recognition of of 850,000 Jewish refugees displaced from Arab countries has been introduced to US Congress.

NY Gov. Vetoes Education Bill Benefiting Religious Students

NY Governor Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have made it easier for religious students with special needs to receive tuition reimbursements.

Hotel Shangri-La Discrimination Case Heats Up

A discrimination case involving a group of L.A. Jews, affiliated with a pro-Israel organization, and a Muslim hotel owner began on July 26.

Australia Donates $500,000 to Auschwitz Fund

The Australian government donated $500,000 to the Auschwitz-Birkenau preservation fund.

Clinton: World Must 'Push Back' Against Holocaust Denial

Speaking at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, US Secretary of State called on the international community to “act against anti-Semitism.”

Video: US Jewish Terror Victim: Where are Anti-Gun Laws?

The “Colorado Batman Massacre” might have been prevented if there were better anti-gun laws, says Jewish victim of a 1999 shooting.

Jewish Groups Remember 18th Anniversary of Buenos Aires Bombing

Jewish groups remember 18th anniversary of Buenos Aires bombing; highlight Iran’s involvement in terrorist attack.

From NY to Elon Moreh; From Pen Pals to Friends

Jewish teenagers from NY met with their Israeli counterparts living in Elon Moreh, as part of Israel Connect’s ‘school twinning’ program.

Algerian Minister Denounced Over Invitation to Pro-Israel Singer

Algerian Minister of Communications faced harsh criticism for inviting expatriate Jewish singer Enrico Macias to visit the country.

Hitler Baby Poster Sparks Controversy in Montreal

Advertisements for a festival in Montreal, featuring a baby sporting the mustache of Adolf Hitler, have stirred outrage in Jewish community.

Holocaust Survivor, Anne Frank Companion and Author Dies, age 74

Dutch Jewish author Berthe Meijer, whose life intersected with Anne Frank’s, died on July 10, at the age of 74.

Anti-Semitic Cartoon Wins Iran's 'Wall Street Downfall' Contest

A cartoon portraying Jewish worshippers praying at NY Stock Exchange won first prize in Iran’s "Wall Street Downfall Cartoon Festival."

In Bosnia, Jews Still Not Permitted to Run for Elected Office

European official urges Bosnia to end practices of discrimination against Jewish minorities, whose members cannot run for elected office.

Attention Potential Olim: Gov't Cuts Taxes on Appliances

Minister of Finance signed a special directive to cut import duties and taxes on hundreds of items.

EU Jewry Blasts Church of England's Anti-Israel Vote

British Jewry condemns Church of England’s Synod for promoting "an inflammatory and partisan" anti-Israel program.

Presbyterian Church Panel Approves Israel Divestment Resolution

A Presbyterian Church panel wants to divest from companies whose products are used to enforce “occupation of West Bank.”

'I Wish I Could Have Blown Up Knesset'

“I wish I could have blown up the Knesset, the Supreme Court and several IDF bases,” said prime suspect of vandalism attack on Yad Vashem.

Iranian VP Blames 'Zionists,' Talmud for Inciting Drug Trade

Iranian VP condemned the 'Zionists' and the teachings of the Talmud for inciting global drug trade and addiction.

'Jewish Nobel Prize' Worth $1 Million Established

PM Netanyahu announced a new international prize to be awarded to Jews who win global recognition due to achievements in science and arts.

Latvian Minister Resigns Over Holocaust Restitution Blunder

Latvian Justice Minister was forced to resign his position, following his controversial claims that Holocaust restitution policy is biased

US Lawmakers Call on Hungarian PM to Denounce Anti-Semitism

Members of U.S. Congress called on Hungarian Prime Minister to stand up against anti-Semitic remarks of far-right political party Jobbik.

Anti-Semitism in Brooklyn Reaches New Heights

Lawmakers expressed outrage over the recent escalation of anti-Semitic attacks in Brooklyn, N.Y.

NYC Billboard Warns: 'Dear Jew: Shield Your Eyes!'

On the way to Manhattan, Ultra-Orthodox Jews warn: “Dear Jew: You are entering a dangerous place. Shield your eyes.”

French Holocaust Denier Roger Garaudy Dies at 98

Roger Garaudy, one of the most controversial French philosophers of the twentieth century, died at the age of 98.

Paris School Under Fire for Blatantly Anti-Israel Exam Question

French Jews outraged after a university in Paris posed a question on an exam as to whether IDF strikes can be classified as "genocide."

Norwegians Turning a Blind Eye to Hate Sparks Jewish Outrage

The Simon Wiesenthal Center demanded that Norwegian authorities take immediate action against perpetrators of anti-Semitic hate crimes.

Russia: Still Searching for Clues About Wallenberg Mystery

The chief archivist of Russia’s counterintelligence service said it will continue searching for clues about Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg.

Greece's 'Fuhrer' Wants Istanbul Back

The leader of Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn Party said that Istanbul could be restored to Greek control.