Jewish Scene
Anti-Semitism hits new record in Europe
Itamar Eichner
Published: 24.06.13, 15:08
Comment Comment
Print comment Print comment
Back to article
37 Talkbacks for this article
1. Europe completely free of anti-semitism
(06.24.13)
would be no good for Israel. In the long run, too many secular and well-educated people would leave the country, trying to find an easier and safer life in Europe, while the Orthodox and Arabs would stay, causing the downfall of both the economy and democracy. This probably explains such articles that continuously try to brain-wash people about the "dangerous world outside". Example: "120 Jewish families immigrated to London" So what? This is no information as long it is not written: a) how many Jews came back in the same time period; b) what does the immigration of French Christians look like.
2. Acharit Hayamim
Dror ,   Haifa, Israel   (06.24.13)
Jews of Europe you are wasting your time in Europe. Hurry up and make Aliyah ASAP.You will regret staying there for too much longer..
3. no reason to put up with this anymore
Moshe Meyer ,   Zurich, Switzerland   (06.24.13)
in Switzerland the situation is not as bad as in France but walking around with a kippa in any part of the country will make everybody stare at you and you provoke verbal comments from locals and from immigrants and even physical violence from young Arab man. Speaking Hebrew in public isn't possible without always having to check who sits around you. There is no reason to make your life miserable, time has come to move to Israel or to other strong communities which offer a future for ourselves, our children and grandchildren to live as Jews in safety
4. How about???
TH   (06.24.13)
We (Israel) take all the Jews from EU and in return they take all of the Sudanese/Eritreans that illegally occupy our country.
5. Why convert non Jew who married Jews?
(06.24.13)
Can't Israel tolerate difference and pluralism? I am married to an Israeli Jew and I will always refuse to convert to Judaism! I do not have to change myself to fit the Israeli society. If the Israeli society is not ready to accept me as I am well that is her problem and it would only show how close minded it is! I struggle for my rights being recognized in Israel as would be any other's immigrant. Where I come from we do not require from immigrants to convert to become part of the society !
6. HASHEM at Work ?
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (06.24.13)
HASHEM has in HIS Word promised, to briing all HIS chosen People back to HIS promised Land - Eretz Israel. All Jews in the World should hold HIM to be trustworthy to HIS Word. All Jews of the Worldc should be Opptimistic about this. If now the Jews of the World dont Heed HIM in this, HE will allowe Antisemitism to Rise and force the Jews to go Home. HASHEM is no liar and there is no doubt in this. I think The great Aliya will begin, after the Comensement of the Big Mideast War now approaching. Arn.Sweden.
7. Jewish families immigrated from France to Montreal recently
split ,   US   (06.24.13)
Like they really missed them there in London or anywhere ,...
8. israel doesn't want to take european jews
dr daniel mostrel ,   paris france   (06.24.13)
in france the jewish agency makes nothing to bring educated jews to Israel , and the big problem is the equivalence for diplomas , a doctor or a lawyer cannot leave his business in france and change his skill like this , it is a shame that jews leave europe to go to canada who is just late for a few years about antisemitism
9. Don´t look for excuses
GEORGE ,   Mexico   (06.24.13)
There are thousands of educated Russians,Ukranians, American,European, S.Americans, Indians.etc who made Aliah and are making a big contribution to the israelí society. Is a question of being less arrogant, that's it Humility pays
10. Don't look for, what Israel can do ...
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (06.24.13)
for you,look what you can do for Israel [paraphrasing Kennedy]
11.  Anti-Semitism hits new record in Europe?
KK   (06.24.13)
Is that news?It is not only relevant but it is getting worse by the day. In all European countries and beyond . Best for those Jews to consider packing their bags as soon as possible and make Aliya pronto. However,first let them stay in Israel for a period of time before jumping on a road .. i say this because someone here thinks they would not see Israel as an ideal place thinking all is hunky dorry. It takes LOVE of the country to enable them to see the good and bad as far as they maybe aware. IT ALSO TAKES GUTS . But uppermost :Love of the wonderful and productive Israel can AND IS. My thought for what is worth.
12. Cliché doomsday article
desi ,   mars   (06.24.13)
from the israeli press: nothing is true of course, but you have to feed the dogma that Israel is indispensable and that diaspora jews have a miserable life. See you in 6 months for the same article.
13. the usual suspects
yakov ,   nahariya   (06.24.13)
this article is complete nonesense. 26% of European jews have suffered from anti-semitism in the last year? what a load of balderdash. Who is propagating this rubbish and what is thier agenda?
14. Sanctuary
Syd Chaden ,   Palermo Calif USA   (06.24.13)
GOD gave Jews Israel as a sanctuary, not Europe.
15. How many jews move to Israel and then leave after 2, 3 years
ESTHER ,   Tel Aviv   (06.24.13)
I've been to countless number of 'goodbye parties' to jews who made aliyah from US, UK, France etc and then return home. Israel isnt for everyone. It's the cold hard fact. For most Europeans, earning the Israeli salary at 35 which is the same as the salary they had when they were 21 is NOT so inviting. The cost of living is more expensive than London and New York, especially when its so expensive in the country too. I'm home in Israel but it is HARD!
16. To nr 4 - I 100% agree with you
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (06.24.13)
17.  Europe completely free of anti-semitism?!?
Jerry ,   Sweden   (06.24.13)
@ 1. You mean Europe completely free of Jews. I don't know where i EU you live, bout I have seen and heard how Arabs in Malmö "respect" the Swedish Jews. In Sweden the police is infiltrated with wright wing aspirants.
18. Unfortunately this development goes for long now
Yael Schlichting ,   currently Munich   (06.24.13)
It is mainly the millions of Muslims living in Europe and the left wing parties who are driving Anti-Semitism to new highs.
19. totally agree. UK Jewish population has risen, not bad for
BOAZ   (06.24.13)
them.. is it?? Whats Ynets agenda???
20. Economics More Powerful Than Trying To Tug At Hearts
World Citizen ,   the world   (06.24.13)
If you were an educated, well paid Jewish person and you wanted to relocate to a new country would you pick one where the pay was half of what you made in your old country? Would you choose one where everything costs more? Would you choose one that is surrounded by people who don't like you because of what you have done to them? No wonder those French Jews are moving to Canada.
21. deja vu
michel ,   ashkelon   (06.25.13)
the traditional cowardice of the europeans makes them like that at each crisis.
22. Europe is the new Islamic continent
Barney ,   USA   (06.25.13)
23. statistics, statistics
Tomek ,   Poland   (06.25.13)
"According to its main findings, 26% of Jews have suffered from anti-Semitic harassment at least once in the past year, 34% experienced such harassment in the past five years". This implies that the same Jews are being harassed year after year after year. Either they are prone to conflict or were born whiners.
26. # 22 Barney Europe deserves them..
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (06.25.13)
Let them live together in splendor and suspicion. KEEP BUILDING !!!!
27. #24 If I were you, I wouldnt talk on this topic either with
Asher ,   Tel Aviv   (06.25.13)
English spelling skills, just saying.
28. To nr 23
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (06.25.13)
"Either they are prone to conflict or were born whiners" Who is prone to conflict: the one who is doing the harassment or the one who is the victim of harassment? Jews were/are harassed because they are Jewish. As a typical braindead anti-Semite you are unwilling, reluctant or unable to exactly point out what Jews have done - meaning what is their "crime". But we already know that you believe that the Jews' crime is that they are Jews and that they exist. People like you only understand brute naked force, and a fist in your face. You no longer belong to the human family since you don't know the meaning of morality, ethics, decency, honesty, integrity, sympathy and empathy.
29. #28
Tomek ,   Poland   (06.25.13)
Let's stay on topic, shall we? The next study should correlate the claims made in this article with police reports of actual offenses against Jews. It would be a confrontation between perception and reality. My hypothesis is that the numbers presented in this article would turn out to be vastly inflated. I hinted on the causes of this earlier.
30. Antisemitism in Germany
Andy Bendzin ,   Mechanicsburg, PA   (06.25.13)
As a German I am always hopeful when other European countries have a clear rise in Antisemitism but not Germany. However, the truth is that Germany too has a steady increase. And it cannot be blamed on the Muslim population alone. I pray daily for sha'alu shalom yerushalayim and for the protection of Israel.
Next talkbacks
Back to article