January 28, 2016
11:14 am

EXCLUSIVE – Holocaust survivor reveals: ‘Why wouldn’t I forgive Hitler?”

By Francine Wolfisz THE HOLOCAUST survivor who sensationally embraced a former SS guard at his trial says she would offer forgiveness to all Nazis – including Hitler. Eva Kor, 82, made the headlines last April after she was seen hugging Oskar Groening, 94, inside a German courtroom, where he was accused and later found guilty […]

By Francine Wolfisz

January 27, 2016
11:21 am

United Nations’ chief is “encouraging terror” according to Bibi

The United Nations’ chief is “encouraging terror,” according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It comes after UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who is soon to step down, condemned the recent stabbings of Israelis by Palestinians but said it was natural for oppressed peoples to react to occupation. Mr Ban told the Security Council the […]

January 26, 2016
7:31 pm

Boris Johnson signs up to international mayoral initiative against anti-Semitism

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has signed up to an international anti-Semitism initiative, with American Jewish leaders praising his “admirable” participation. Johnson lent his name to the ‘Mayors United Against Antisemitism’ campaign, originating in the United States but which now includes mayors in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania. The Board of Deputies […]

January 26, 2016
3:11 pm

Kantor re-elected president of European Jewry as BDS taskforce approved

European Jewish community leaders unanimously re-elected its president, whilst its General Assembly voted to tackle boycotts of Israel. Meeting in Brussels, The European Jewish Congress (EJC) General Assembly elected Moshe Kantor, 62, as the president and discussed prominent topical issues. Dr. Kantor received a unanimous vote of confidence, and said he was”delighted”, calling it “a positive testament for […]

January 25, 2016
4:02 pm

Israeli study claims 150 million Europeans are anti-Semitic

There are 150 million anti-Semitic Europeans, according to an Israeli state body charged with assessing hatred towards Jews. In a new 2015 report, the Coordination Forum for Countering Antisemitism said a contributing factor was “refugees flooding Europe” and that “most antisemitic incidents in Europe are fed by the growing Muslim population”. Amidst disclaimers and caveats, […]

January 25, 2016
2:49 pm

Coloured wristbands for asylum seekers are “totally inappropriate”

Jewish community leaders have blasted the “totally inappropriate” requirement that asylum seekers wear coloured wristbands, after the practice was likened to Jews having to wear yellow stars during the Holocaust. The furore comes after a Home Office contractor gave migrants from the Middle East and North Africa brightly coloured bands to wear at all times, […]

January 25, 2016
9:06 am

World news-roundup: Brazilian Jews remember Argentina’s Alberto Nisman

Country: Slovenia The largest supermarket chain in Slovenia has backed down from its decision to stop selling Israeli produce after a meeting in Jerusalem. Mercator said it would not place any new orders, but has now bought pomelos and avocados from Israel. A large chain in Luxembourg stopped selling Israeli goods in September. Country: Brazil […]

January 21, 2016
5:40 pm

Freed Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard to make first public address since release

Jonathan Pollard – the spy who served 30 years in a U.S. prison after admitting providing classified information to the Israeli government – will address Jewish leaders in New York next week in his first public speech since his release. Pollard – a former U.S. Navy analyst – was freed last November, having been sentenced to life imprisonment in […]

January 21, 2016
4:53 pm

70th anniversary liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp

German Jews ‘no longer feel safe’, say community leaders

Rising anti-Semitism means Jews “no longer feel safe” living in Germany and are considering whether to “pack suitcases”, community leaders have claimed. Daniel Killy, the leader of Hamburg’s 2,500-strong Jewish community, said the growing popularity of the German far-right, coupled with lapses in security and an influx of refugees from cultures “steeped in hatred” for […]

January 20, 2016
4:51 pm

Donald Trump would move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem if elected

Donald Trump would move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The front-running republican presidential candidate outlined his support for the move on a recent television interview. Rivals for the Republican nomination, senators Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio already support the move. Trump said “they want it in Jerusalem.. I am […]

January 19, 2016
5:49 pm

Anti-Semitism and terror on agenda as European Jewish leaders meet Putin

The threat to Jewish communities from terrorism and rising anti-Semitism were on the agenda when European Jewish leaders met Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Meeting in Moscow, a delegation, including Board of Deputies president, Jonathan Arkush, raised issues of concern with the president. EJC President Dr. Moshe Kantor spoke about the rise in threat to Jewish communities […]

January 19, 2016
10:27 am

UK Paralympic star calls for minute’s silence for Munich Olympic massacre

by Jenni Frazer One of Britain’s leading Paralympic athletes said this week that “of course” there should be a minute’s silence at the opening ceremony of this year’s Rio Olympic Games, in memory of the 11 Israeli athletes murdered in Munich at the 1972 Games. Ade Adepitan, who was awarded an MBE for his services […]

By Jenni Frazer

January 18, 2016
4:43 pm

The infamous gates of Auschwitz camp, located in Poland

95-year-old man to go on trial in Germany over alleged role at Auschwitz

A 95-year-old man is to go on trial next month on 3,681 counts of accessory to murder for allegedly serving in the Nazis’ Auschwitz death camp. Hubert Zafke is accused of working as a medic in an SS hospital in Auschwitz. Prosecutors argue that the former SS sergeant helped the death camp function in that […]

January 18, 2016
2:12 pm

Tributes paid to ‘proud Indian and proud Jew’ General Jack Jacob

Jewish community leaders have praised General Jack Jacob’s “huge contribution” after the celebrated soldier passed away last week. An Indian Jew, Lt. Gen Jack Jacob was born in Calcutta in 1923, and enlisted in the British Indian Army before his 20th birthday, after hearing reports of the extermination of Europe’s Jews. He fought in Burma against […]

By Jack Mendel

January 18, 2016
9:48 am

World news-roundup: French Jewish lawmakers wear kippa in parliament

Country: France Two French Jewish lawmakers wore their kippah (skullcap) in parliament last week, in a show of solidarity. It comes after the leader of the Marseille community urged members not to wear kippot for fear of attack. Since October, there have been three non-fatal stabbing attacks on Jews in Marseille. Country: United States British […]

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