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100-year-old Nazi camp guard to go on trial in Germany

Suspect is accused of 'knowingly and willingly' assisting in murder of prisoners at Sachsenhausen concentration camp between 1942 and 1945, complicity in the execution of Soviet prisoners of war by firing squad

AFP , 17:37, 08.02.21

White House to name renowned Holocaust scholar as envoy on anti-Semitism

Historian Deborah Lipstadt, who teaches modern Jewish history and Holocaust studies at Emory University, rose to prominence in 1990s after defeating libel suit by Holocaust denier David Irving

Itamar Eichner , 21:08, 08.01.21

Hollywood child star becomes guardian angel for LA Jews

In honor of his Holocaust survivor grandfather, Jonathan Lipnicki of Jerry Maguire fame volunteers alongside other martial arts experts to protect the Jewish residents of Fairfax District, calling it 'one of the most important things I have done in my life'

Itamar Eichner , 17:42, 08.01.21

UK to build national Holocaust memorial beside Parliament

Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre to open in 2024, bucking opposition claims location unsuitable; head of British Jewish group says locating memorial 'right next to center of UK's democracy' will be 'uniquely powerful'

Associated Press , 17:58, 07.29.21

UK police says London anti-Semitism soared during Gaza crisis

Police reported 87 anti-Semitic incidents during the 11-day May conflict between Israel and terrorist groups in Gaza, 65 more than the previous 'highest-ever' monthly figure reported since they began collecting the data on May 2018

AFP , 11:16, 07.29.21

U.S. ramps up pressure on Poland over Holocaust restitution

Special Holocaust envoy says Polish legislation 'would cause irreparable harm to both Jews and non-Jews by effectively extinguishing claims for restitution and compensation of property taken during Holocaust'

Associated Press , 21:26, 07.28.21

Blinken voices outrage after swastika etched at State Dept

Top U.S. diplomat says incident - which comes amid administration's effort to combat bigotry and hate against Jews - is 'painful reminder antisemitism not relic of past' and will be investigated

AFP , 09:21, 07.28.21

Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93

Irascible rabbi-turned-comedian was known for sharp wit and piercing social commentary, often about being Jewish, men and women - which skyrocketed him to primetime television, Broadway and Hollywood

Associated Press , 08:29, 07.25.21

Expecting surge of Israelis, Chabad Tokyo laments crowdless Olympics

After preparing kosher feasts and hiring large staff to cater to thousands expected to arrive in Japanese capital for the games, head of mission Rabbi Mendi Sudakevich tells of his disappointment learning Israelis will be absent from Olympics

Oren Aharoni , 22:43, 07.21.21

Ghosts of Poland's past haunt WWII property claims row

New law making its way through Polish parliament disproportionately affects Jewish owners and means abandoning any hope of compensation for properties taken from them during the war

AFP , 21:56, 07.20.21

California synagogue shooting suspect pleads guilty

John T. Earnest opened fire during Passover service at Chabad of Poway in 2019, killing 60-year-old Lori Gilbert-Kaye and wounding three, including 8-year-old girl and rabbi, who lost a finger

Associated Press , 20:25, 07.20.21

Families seek justice on anniversary of Argentina Jewish center bombing

Relatives of 84 people who perished during the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association center in Buenos Aires claim the initial investigation was purposely botched with no convictions ever made over the bombing

AFP , 10:32, 07.19.21

Church of England to apologize for 13th century anti-Semitic laws

Church plans a formal 'act of repentance' for next year, 800th anniversary of Synod of Oxford, set of rules that restricted Jews’ rights in England and which lead to their eventual expulsion from the kingdom in 1290

i24NEWS , 19:17, 07.13.21

Ukrainian film shows 'deep history' of Holocaust massacre

'Babi Yar. Context', unveiled at Cannes Film Festival, tells story of the mass killing that marked the start of the Holocaust in occupied Soviet Ukraine, as well as surrounding events

Reuters , 21:56, 07.12.21

Anti-Semitic content on TikTok surges 912%, new study reveals

Popular video-sharing platform becomes hotbed for anti-Semitism used by radical elements taking advantage of network's lax enforcement against hateful content

TPS , 19:41, 07.12.21

3,000 rally against anti-Semitism in Washington

Demonstration of solidarity comes amid a surge of attacks on Jews around the world and in the U.S. in particular, exacerbated by the global coronavirus pandemic and ensuing claims of Jewish and Zionist involvement in the spread of the disease

i24NEWS , 12:23, 07.12.21

In the Austrian Alps, post-Holocaust escape is reenacted

Amateur theater group undertakes annual eight-hour-long hike commemorating treacherous journey of survivors who passed through mountain range in 1947 in order to reach Genoa, where they hoped to board a ship to Mandatory Palestine

AFP , 18:21, 07.11.21

One of the last survivors of Auschwitz women's orchestra dies at 96

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas pays tribute to Esther Bejarano, who he says was 'an important voice in the fight against anti-Semitism'; Bejarano survived the death camp by playing piano for prisoners and deportees

AFP , 19:10, 07.10.21

Suspect in stabbing of rabbi now facing hate crime charges

Prosecutor says Khaled Awad - originally from Egypt - arrived in the U.S. with biased views against Christians, American culture and was especially harsh on Jews; witnesses testify he was prone to violence if opinions were challenged

Associated Press , 23:00, 07.08.21

Polish politician slams Israel for criticism over war restitution law

Head of Poland's ruling party Jarosław Kaczyński slams FM Lapid after he denounced draft bill expected to make it harder for Jews to recover property lost in Poland during Holocaust

Reuters , 21:26, 07.06.21

Lukashenko: 'Whole world bows to Jews due to Holocaust'

Belarus autocrat says global community is 'scared' to say anything that will displease Jews, laments 'Holocaust of the Belarusian people' during Nazi occupation in WWII

i24NEWS , 15:34, 07.06.21

'Superman,' 'Goonies' director Richard Donner dies

Born Richard Donald Schwartzberg, filmmaker is credited with helping create the modern superhero blockbuster, also working on landmark TV shows such as 'Gilligan’s Island,' 'Perry Mason' and 'The Twilight Zone'

Associated Press , 12:26, 07.06.21

Chief rabbi: Better to live abroad than among secular Israelis

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef draws outrage over claim that residing in non-Haredi areas of Israel would cause spiritual harm to ultra-Orthodox Jews, which critics say violates Talmud and Halakha; religious Zionist movement says comments highlight need for inclusive Jewish leaders

Kobi Nachshoni , 15:37, 07.05.21

Biden picks daughter of Holocaust survivor as U.S. envoy to Germany

Amy Gutmann, who heads University of Pennsylvania, once said in interview that her father's experinces had a profound influence on her life, saying 'his whole family would have disappeared from the face of the earth' had he not urged them to leave Germany

Reuters, i24NEWS, Ynet , 15:40, 07.01.21

Jewish faith fuels hope and outreach after Surfside collapse

While some in the community offer food, water and emotional support to search and rescue teams, others attend the Shul of Bal Harbour synagogue near the rubble of Champlain Towers South to pray for victims

Reuters , 14:05, 06.30.21

Nefesh B’Nefesh hub in Tel Aviv: creating a community for new olim

TLV Hub is aimed at the community of young Olim from North America, and serves as a social center for business meetings, networking, friendships and has also been a springboard for many joint initiatives – a much needed venture for young immigrants yet to become completely immersed in local life

13:22, 06.30.21

U.S. Congresswoman Omar says Jews 'not partners in justice'

Asked about some of her past remarks that were considered anti-Semitic by her colleagues, Somali-born lawmaker tells CNN that Jewish Democrats 'haven’t been equally engaging in seeking justice around the world'

Ynet , 11:42, 06.30.21

Plurality of QAnon followers think Jews plotting to rule the world

New poll reveals strong correlation between those who believe in the fringe conspiracy theory and believing anti-Semitic canards as 49% of respondents agree with world domination plot claim

i24NEWS , 20:30, 06.29.21

In face of Florida building tragedy, Jewish community unites

Surfside's 2,500-strong Jewish community tries to stay positive but frustration mounts as painstakingly slow search and rescue operation presses on and death toll climbs; 'As Jews, we believe heavily in miracles and never giving up,' says one local resident

AFP , 19:28, 06.28.21

Dutch attempt to restitute art stolen during Nazi era

Netherlands launches campaign to track original owners of thousands of different items looted by the Third Reich during WWII; items that cannot be traced will likely be handed over to Jewish communities, museums, institutions

AFP , 18:14, 06.28.21

Poland hopes Israel will change view on WWII claims law

Polish deputy FM briefs Israeli charge d'affaires in Warsaw on the new law after she called it 'immoral' and a risk to relations between 2 countries; critics say the law blocks Jews from claiming property seized during the Holocaust

AFP , 16:11, 06.28.21

Four pilots, one yeshiva

Bnei David in the West Bank settlement of Eli has created a new record: For the first time, the graduates of the IAF pilots' course includes four students from the same yeshiva and mechina pre-army preparatory program

Nitzhiya Yaakov , 09:39, 06.27.21

Polish parliament passes bill to limit WW2 property restitution claims

Western diplomats in Warsaw voice concern over legislation; Foreign Minister Lapid slams bill, calling it a 'disgrace that will not erase the horrors or the memory of the Holocaust'

Reuters , 23:24, 06.24.21

U.S., Germany confront rising anti-Semitism, Holocaust denial

In a joint press event by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, the two announce U.S.-Germany Holocaust Dialogue that seeks to reverse the surge of anti-Semitism

Associated Press , 15:20, 06.24.21

Jewish Museum in Berlin opens kids' museum about Noah's Ark

ANOHA Children's World exhibit offers children the chance to build little arks and help rescue 150 animals, created by over a dozen artists out of recycled material, teaching children that racism, anti-Semitism and inequality has no place on the Ark

Associated Press , 14:05, 06.24.21