European Jews

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.

Antisemitism in Europe is on the rise, yet residents are divided on its source

Research shows that respondents understand that antisemitism is prolific in Europe, owever, many of them have never met a Jew or Israeli.

French Holocaust memorial damaged in act of vandalism

the Paris suburb of Drancy was the site of a World War II internment camp for Jews, where they were held until deportation to German extermination camps.

Flags flutter on the Christiansborg Palace People in Copenhagen, Denmark

Antisemitic incidents in Denmark last year were the highest in a decade -Jewish community

101 of the incidents occurred in Denmark after Hamas's October 7 massacre in Israel.

Imam recites Quran at Belgian parliament, calling for killing, kidnapping of Jews

Since the war in Gaza began, between October 7 and December 7, Belgium's anti-discrimination agency registered 91 reported incidents related to the conflict, exceeding the 57 recorded in 2022.

Ireland seeking review of EU-Israel agreement over rights concerns

Ireland has long been a champion of Palestinian rights, and ministers have repeatedly said the government is considering recognizing a Palestinian state.

By REUTERS
01/02/2024

The new Jews of Porto: How the Portuguese city built a Jewish community

Over the past decade, a community of roughly 1,000 Jews has materialized in Porto, thanks to a law that since 2015 has allowed the return of people whose ancestors were expelled.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
20/12/2023

Is the Diaspora Jewry's future in peril?

Concerns rise as safety for Jews worldwide wanes. Is Israel prepared for mass absorption? Ofer Petersbourg delves into the looming future.

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