Germany
Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since October 7
Babka & Krantz opened in 2022 and added a second location in December 2024, adjacent to the memorial at the site where the Nazis devised their “final solution” for the Jews during the Holocaust.
'Returning': Exploring assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging - review
Coming together again: What D-day teaches about Israel, Iran, and unity - opinion
'No Jews in our hotel': Israeli family denied access to Bavarian hotel
Man wearing Star of David necklace beaten in possible antisemitic gang attack in Germany
Police are investigating whether the attack may have been motivated by antisemitism because the victim was wearing a Star of David necklace at the time of the suspected aggravated assault.
The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion
As Europe scrutinizes brit milah, Jewish communities must defend religious freedom without surrendering tradition.
Europe’s Israel policy, the search for a unifying narrative - opinion
Growing pressure on Israel reflects Europe’s search for cohesion in an era of political and cultural division.
Has the security equation in Europe changed? - opinion
The United States is staying in Europe but refusing to live up to past expectations or terms. The relationship is moving from a near-absolute, unconditional guarantee to a conditional partnership.
For the first time in decades, Israel is imposing its will on Hamas - opinion
A weakened Hamas, expanding Israeli control, and regional backing are reshaping Gaza’s future.
Head of Anne Frank Educational Center questions Yad Vashem's Germany expansion, drawing backlash
The Israeli-born educator warned that Yad Vashem's planned branches in Germany could face controversy over the institution's ties to the Israeli government.
Man charged in UK with assisting foreign intelligence service linked to Iran
According to police, the allegations were believed to relate to Iran and to the targeting of a British-based journalist at Iran International, which is critical of Tehran's government.
Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers
“Working together with our German partners, this center will help ensure that the truth of the Holocaust is preserved and passed on to future generations,” said Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan.
Syrian national arrested for aiding 2025 Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing
A Syrian national was arrested in Berlin for aiding and abetting a 2025 knife attack at the Holocaust Memorial that left a Spanish tourist critically injured.
German police arrest Syrian suspected of helping attack at Holocaust memorial
The arrest of the suspect, identified as Khalaf A., in line with German privacy laws, follows the sentencing of a Syrian refugee, Wassim Al M., in March to 13 years behind bars for attempted murder.
