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Polish draft bill could limit WW2 property restitution claims

Poland's parliament to discuss bill that could make it harder for Jews to recover property seized by Nazi German occupiers and kept by postwar communist rulers, potentially straining Warsaw's relations with Israel and U.S.

Reuters , 21:27 , 06.22.21

German army's first rabbi in a century takes office

Rabbi Mordechai Eliezer (Zsolt) Balla describes appointment as 'historic responsibility' for country's Jewish soldiers, says he will work to root out anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred from armed forces' ranks 'with good work, conversations and exchange'

AFP , 21:58 , 06.21.21

Museum exhibits works by Polish artist confronting Holocaust

Krakow's Wilhem Sasnal describes generational need to confront past as parts of Polish society refuse to acknowledge that while Poland was victimized by Nazi Germany, there were also some who joined in despoliation and murder of the nation's Jews

Associated Press , 17:38 , 06.17.21

NY Holocaust survivors celebrated at concert after isolation

The survivors, most of whom are now in their 80s and 90s, suffered unspeakable horrors in concentration camps; organizer says their lesson is 'to keep going' adding that during pandemic they remained as strong as they ever were

Associated Press , 08:59 , 06.15.21

France launches parliamentary inquiry into Halimi verdict

French-Jewish lawmaker Meyer Habib to head commission that will look into court decision not to try Kobili Traore, who confessed to the murder, on the grounds that he was suffering from drug-induced delirium at the time

i24NEWS , 21:30 , 06.09.21

UAE welcomes first U.S. Jewish advocacy group in Arab state

American Jewish Committee office in Abu Dhabi headed by veteran American diplomat, will focus on interfaith ties as Emirates presses on with plans to further ties with Israel despite tensions over recent Gaza war

Reuters , 10:05 , 06.08.21

David Dushman, last surviving Auschwitz liberator, dies aged 98

On January 27, 1945, the Red Army soldier used his T-34 Soviet tank to mow down the electric fence of the death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, helping to set prisoners free; he went on to become a top fencer in the Soviet Union

AFP , 23:24 , 06.06.21

Teens charged in Baltimore shooting of Israeli man

Local police say William Clinton III, 18, and a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old are being held without bail for the May 3 killing of Efraim Gordon, who arrived from Israel to attend his cousin’s wedding

Associated Press , 10:41 , 06.06.21

Homecoming to Israel for 'lost' Jews in India delayed by COVID-19

Some 100 members of the Bnei Menashe community were put in quarantine at a local Sikh temple after several of them became ill with the virus, delaying immigration to the Jewish state

Reuters , 22:03 , 06.02.21

Quarter of top UK universities released potentially anti-Semitic comments, report suggests

UK think tank claims student unions or faculty bodies at 12 of country's top 40 academic institutions published 'highly partisan' anti-Israel statements that may have breached widely agreed working definition of anti-Semitism

i24NEWS , 19:13 , 05.30.21

Amazon removes Holocaust-themed anti-vaccine shirts

Online retail giant delists t-shirt emblazoned with symbol of Nazi persecution of Jewish people, which was marketed as a fashion item for those who oppose COVID vaccines

Itay Yaakov , 17:28 , 05.30.21

'We would not have attained these achievements had we not made Aliyah'

Tens of thousands of new immigrants move to Israel every year, each with their own personal story, but there are those whose immigration shapes and affects many other people's lives for the better

Meital R. Fishman , 18:01 , 05.27.21

Fury as Jewish actor Seth Rogen mocks anti-Semitism activist

Comedian used wind emoji to reply to Twitter post by Jewish journalist Eve Barlow in which she shared article detailing abuse she received for defending Israel, apparently agreeing with bullying nickname 'Fartlow'

Yulia Karra , 11:48 , 05.27.21

Israel envoy to UAE warns of 'Kristallnacht' moment

Eitan Na'eh sounds alarm over rise in anti-Semitic attacks around the world in the wake of the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas; envoy made the statements during Holocaust memorial exhibition in UAE, first ever in Mideast

AFP , 10:29 , 05.27.21

Pope kisses Auschwitz survivor's tattoo during general audience

Lidia Maksymowicz, who was deported to Auschwitz at the age of 3, showed the number tattooed on her arm by the Nazis to Pope Francis, who leaned over and kissed it without a word; 'We understood each other with a glance' she says

Associated Press , 17:39 , 05.26.21

After ceasefire, tensions over Mideast still boil on California campus

With growing numbers of young American Jews becoming more critical of Israel, Jewish students who believe the Jewish state has the tight to defend itself say they feel isolated as they are labeled 'white colonizers' by pro-Palestine brigade

Reuters , 14:52 , 05.25.21

BBC opens probe into reporter who tweeted 'Hitler was right'

In a tweet from 2014, Tala Halawa - Ramallah-based BBC digital reporter - calls Israel 'worse than Nazis'; UK broadcaster, however, has not fired the reporter claiming the tweet predates her employment with them

i24NEWS , 12:45 , 05.25.21

New York governor ramps up police security for Jewish communities

In a tweet, Andrew Cuomo says he is taking proactive steps after nationwide increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes in the wake of the Gaza war 'to ensure Jewish New Yorkers - and New Yorkers of all faiths - are safe'

i24NEWS , 08:20 , 05.25.21

Biden condemns attacks on U.S. Jewish community as 'despicable'

POTUS says 'it's up to all of us to give hate no safe harbor' amid spike in anti-Semitic attacks following Gaza conflict; Israeli ambassador says 'demonization of Israel is clearly sparking rise in anti-Semitism'

Reuters , 17:00 , 05.24.21

Man hurls feces, expletives outside Florida synagogue

Local police commissioner says it was no accident that incident came off heels of 11 days of fighting between Israel and Hamas, adds that international events cause targeting of Orthodox Jewish community

Associated Press , 21:02 , 05.23.21

Suspect arrested in attack on LA Jewish diners

Unidentified man arrested Friday night on suspicion of assault with deadly weapon for his part in incident instigated by pro-Palestinian group and condemned by city's mayor as an 'organized, anti-Semitic attack'

i24NEWS , 15:40 , 05.23.21

L.A. police to investigate anti-Semitic attack as hate crime

City’s mayor furious after members of a car caravan flying Palestinian flags attacks outdoor diners at a restaurant as violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip intensified

Associated Press , 11:07 , 05.20.21

British PM vows support for UK Jews as anti-Semitism soars

CST says it has recorded 106 anti-Semitic incidents since May 8 compared to just 19 in 11 days prior; pro-Palestinian protestors seen harassing Jews, including man who told Jewish kids he would beat them if they did not voice support for Palestine

Reuters , 17:38 , 05.19.21

Israel accuses Chinese state TV of ‘blatant anti-Semitism’

Outrage from Israel's Embassy in China comes after state broadcaster CCTV host told audiences, speaking English, that 'Jews dominate finance, internet sectors' and have powerful lobbies in the U.S., warranting support for Israel

Associated Press , 13:02 , 05.19.21

4 arrested for anti-Semitic rape threats in Jewish area of London

Convoy adorned with Palestinian flags drives through North London to shouts of 'F**k the Jews,' 'Rape their daughters' and 'Free Palestine'; British PM says he stands with 'Britain's Jews who should not have to endure [this] type of shameful racism'

Associated Press, Ynet , 22:40 , 05.16.21

Merkel slams anti-Semitic abuse during Israel protests

Chancellor hits back after pro-Palestinian activists scream 'shitty Jews' outside Gelsenkirchen synagogue; Austrian chancellor raises Israeli flag in solidarity; Gantz urges top social media platforms to quickly remove inciteful, false content

News Agencies , 15:47 , 05.14.21

Germany detains suspects for stoning synagogue, burning Israeli flags

In the wake of the cross-border fighting between Israelis and Palestinians, a host of anti-Semitic incidents are being reported across Germany; 'Synagogues and Jewish sites should be firmly protected,' says German's justice minister

Reuters , 17:13 , 05.12.21

After Meron, ultra-Orthodox 'mafia' faces pushback

Haredi lawmakers are accustomed to constituents who do not hold them responsible for any ill; but after the recent disaster, some in the sector are beginning to realize that financial rewards long showered upon them aren't enough

Kobi Nahshoni, Tali Farkash , 09:22 , 05.07.21

Language, culture and bureaucracy: the challenges of lone soldiers

New immigrants who join the IDF face language, cultural and bureaucratic difficulties alongside the need to adapt to the military framework - and a program from Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF guarantees them a soft landing

Meital R. Fishman , 10:46 , 05.06.21

Holocaust survivor who testified against Eichmann dies at 91

Joseph Zalman Kleinman was only 14-years-old when he was deported by the Nazis from Slovakia to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, where his father, mother and sister were killed

Associated Press , 22:35 , 05.04.21

Man who fatally shot 3 at Kansas Jewish sites dies in prison

Frazier Glenn Miller Jr., an avowed anti-Semite, was serving a prison sentence for 2014 fatal drive-by shooting outside Jewish community center and retirement home in Overland Park, Kansas

Associated Press , 19:49 , 05.04.21

China mission raises outcry after posting anti-Semitic image on Twitter

Chinese embassy in Japan tweets cartoon featuring Grim Reaper clad in U.S. flag and carrying a scythe emblazoned with Star of David; offensive tweet taken down after outreach from Israeli envoy

i24NEWS , 17:03 , 05.02.21

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox flock to Mount Meron for Lag BaOmer

At least 200,000 worshippers arrive for the holiday to celebrate Yom Hillula at the gravesite of a Mishnaic sage and leading disciple of Rabbi Akiva in the 2nd century; Rebbe of Boyan, Nachum Dov Brayer, lit the traditional bonfire

Ynet , 21:20 , 04.29.21

ADL: Pandemic gives rise to anti-Semitic 'Zoom bombing'

Anti-Defamation League counts 196 cases of such attacks in U.S. last year, including 114 against Jewish institutions, according to its annual report; organization director says white supremacists among first to use new tech to spread hate

Associated Press , 15:53 , 04.27.21

Austrian anti-Semitism incidents hit record in 2020, report says

Incidents range from online abuse to physical attacks but most occurred in November and December, when protests against coronavirus restrictions gained momentum attended though not exclusively, by conspiracy theorists and neo-Nazis.

Reuters , 21:37 , 04.26.21