European Jews

Ireland turns a blind eye to antisemitism as Jews grapple with rising hostility

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Antisemitism in Ireland is on the rise, with incidents targeting Jews fueled by anti-Israel rhetoric. And community leaders are calling for action.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
A demonstrator holds a placard in support of Palestinians during a march on the International Day of Solidarity, in Dublin last year.
People attend a demonstration against anti-Semitism at the Place de la Bastille after three teenagers aged 12 to 13 were indicted in Courbevoie, accused of rape and anti-Semitic violence against a 12-year-old girl, in Paris, France, June 20, 2024

France's Law Committee adopts controversial bill to combat 'renewed forms of antisemitism'

Critics of the bill have argued that it could criminalize ambiguous statements, irony, slogans, or political framing, and that it blurs the line between antisemitism and criticism of Israel.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Spanish socialists have now adopted the radical Left’s position that Israel itself is illegitimate

Spain: The first case of state antisemitism in the EU

What began as street-level hostility toward Jews has metastasized into the normalization of antisemitic and anti-Zionist rhetoric at the highest levels of government.

|ByELDAD BECK
A man walks as Danish flag flutters next to Hans Egede Statue ahead of a March 11 general election in Nuuk, Greenland, March 9, 2025.

What Greenland reveals about European antisemitism - opinion

Greenland has virtually no antisemitism. There is also a near-total absence of a Jewish community.

|BySHARON PARDO

Israel launches $1m. plan to protect Jewish students on European campuses amid antisemitism surge

Jewish students worldwide faced an unprecedented rise in antisemitism on campuses since the October 7th attacks, which prompted Israel’s $1m. Initiative.

MARCH 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A protester attend the annual al-Quds Day, in London, Britain, March 23, 2025

Israel’s antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted on the controversial conference

Israel’s antisemitism envoy left out of key planning for controversial conference.

MARCH 21, 2025ByBEN SALES/JTA
MICHAL COTLER-WUNSH

Is Europe starting to understand the Islamic threat? - opinion

Europe may also be starting to understand and justify Israel’s struggle against terrorism.

MARCH 3, 2025ByMEMY PEER
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, is illuminated with the colours of the Israeli flag to show solidarity with Israel

Jewish Youth across Europe embrace Bible Quiz in historic competition

Munich event sees record participation as young Jews reconnect with tradition and identity.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Exploring the cosmos of composer Paul Ben-Haim with German-Jewish violinist Liv Migdal

Migdal boasts an impressive career, having played as soloist with top musicians and orchestras worldwide. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ
VIOLINIST Liv Migdal.

Yael Foundation launches security initiative to combat rising antisemitism across Europe

New project to enhance Jewish community safety through training, resilience, and intelligence sharing, with initial support targeting schools in Western and Central Europe.

DECEMBER 29, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yael Foundation Co-Founder Uri Poliavich on a recent visit to the Jewish school in Rome: "I am delighted that we are launching this unprecedented project that will keep Jewish communities safer and more secure."

'A smoking gun': Shocking investigation reveals systemic antisemitism at France's 'Le Monde'

Testimonies from within the newsroom reveal that the French Jewish community was explicitly referred to as a “hostile community” during editorial meetings.

DECEMBER 18, 2024ByJUDE TARAGIN
‘All the security is not a normal life,’ Rabbi Moshe Sebbag told The Jerusalem Post as French Jews face an uncertain future.

Thousands rally in Amsterdam against antisemitism amid rising attacks in the Netherlands

Shocking recent events occurred during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, where chants of "Death to Jews" were heard in public squares.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

Should I stay or should I go?: Answering the question of a Jewish future in Europe - opinion

Israel was founded as a haven for Jews facing persecution, and it remains the only nation explicitly committed to their security - but is it the future of global Jewry?

NOVEMBER 24, 2024ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN
OVER 150 French Jews made aliyah on an International Fellowship of Christians and Jews flight last week.

EJA calls on Europe to enact six month emergency period due to antisemitism 

EJA chairman declares 'antisemitism emergency' in Europe, urges EU to enact six-month special protection measures.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Menachem Margolin EJA calls on Europe to enact 6 month emergency period due to antisemitism.