European Jews

Antisemitic incidents rise in Czech Republic in 2023 by 90% -report

The federation emphasized that no anti-Jewish physical violence occurred in 2023, and that the Czech Republic remained a safe country for Jews.

Jewish leaders in Europe want to stay there despite pessimism about antisemitism, survey finds

The Jews surveyed reported greater feelings of fear, isolation and pessimism about the future after Oct. 7, with 79% saying that antisemitism is the leading threat to Jewish life in Europe.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
22/07/2024

Who'd have thought Jews would fear the far Left more than the Right?

Previously, Jews were sensitive to any whiff of right-wing xenophobia, even against other groups. But today, these communities have greater fear of hostility from surging Muslim communities.

12/07/2024

As Europe becomes Islamized, Jews should jump ship and move to Israel

The changing face of Europe leaves the Jews of Europe with no way out; they have but one insurance policy: Israel’s Law of Return.

How D-Day saved Europe, and my family, from the Nazis

For me, D-Day is a day of personal contemplation and of profound thanks to those who sacrificed that I might live.

By GERARD LEVAL
05/06/2024

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, influential Chabad leader, dies at 74

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Chabad-Lubavitch leader, passed away at 74. He expanded Chabad's global reach, overseeing 5,000 institutions and organizing international events.

The Standing Committee of the 'Conference of Rabbis of Europe' meets in Lyon

Rabbi Menachem Gelley, chairman of the committee of the Conference of European Rabbis: "The conference's role is essential, providing a place for the rabbinate to raise current issues."

By JOSH ARONSON
02/06/2024

Prestigious Charlemagne Prize awarded to President of Conference of European Rabbis

This award is considered the most prestigious award given to individuals and leaders for work done in the service of European unification.

11/05/2024

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

For the last two decades, Jewrovision has annually convened what’s thought to be the largest Jewish youth event in Europe, where local youth clubs demonstrate their pride in being Jewish.

By TOBY AXELROD/JTA
11/05/2024

When is it time to leave the Diaspora?

For me, the constant need to assert my British identity and fight for my right to remain in the UK feels exhausting and humiliating.

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