Jews in germany

A dangerous habit: Legislating hatred one step at a time - opinion

Britain’s wider policy choices also deserve scrutiny. The government has placed restrictions on certain materials connected to Israel’s defense while deciding to admit more people from Gaza.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes a statement on the situation in the Middle East, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 1, 2026.
German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader, Friedrich Merz, walks to attend a press conference, after the state elections, in Berlin, Germany, September 21, 2026.

'Unrestrained antisemitism': German politicians, Jewish leaders warn over Left Party’s rise

German police officers stand guard, July 26, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. Ilustrative.

Berlin woman attacked with broken glass bottle for wearing Star of David necklace, police say

A supporter of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party holds a German flag as she attends AfD top candidate Ulrich Siegmund's campaign event ahead of the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Magdeburg, Germany, September 4, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

What AfD's election victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt could mean for Jewish life - analysis


Four congregations will share a new synagogue in the heart of Potsdam, Germany

The new site means four congregations will no longer have to meet in scattered, improvised quarters — at least not every Shabbat.

A new Jewish synagogue and community center in Potsdam, Germany dedicated on July 5, 2024 is home to four congregations.

Felix Klein, Germany's anti-antisemitism strategist, receives Moshe Rosen Prize for his work

Felix Klein called for the creation of a structured system for reporting antisemitism that would allow Jews to feel safe in Germany and the world.

Dr. Felix Klein, Federal Commissioner for Jewish Life in Germany and the Fight Against Antisemitism.

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency handling BDS movement as ‘suspected extremist case’

Nancy Faeser, Germany's Federal Interior Minister, presented a report outlining BDS as an extremist movement, German media reported.

 Pro Palestinian protesters demonstrate during the UN Climate Change Conference, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Bonn, Germany, June 7, 2024.

After arson attack on German synagogue, hundreds rally in support

"We will not accept that a Jewish institution in our city has become the target of an attack" German mayor claims after arson attack on synagogue.

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, is illuminated with the colours of the Israeli flag to show solidarity with Israel

Berlin film festival bars far-right party criticized by Jews from gala opening event

The festival has dealt with sufficient turmoil since barring the group from one of the largest events of its kind worldwide.

Berlin Cityscape seen from Victory Column

German Bundestag to discuss draft laws against antisemitic foreigners, refugees

The proposal seeks to address the threat posed to Jewish citizens in Germany, and tackle issues such as Hamas terrorism, antisemitism, and the denial of Israel’s right to exist.

 People attend the rally "Against terror and antisemitism! Solidarity with Israel" organised by Germany's Central Council of Jews, political parties, unions and civil society, at Brandenburg Gate, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Berlin, Germany.

Germany’s magazines highlight rise of antisemitism and support of Jews

There has been a staggering 240% surge in antisemitic events in Germany since October 7.

 Covers of Stern and Der Spiegel

Makkabi Germany helps set up reporting button for antisemitic incidents in sport

 A Maccabi Berlin player.

Scholz on synagogue attack: 'Antisemitism has no place in Germany'

In a social media post, he added: "Antisemitism has no place in Germany."

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Popular German author says Orthodox Jews don’t work except for ‘diamond trading’ and ‘finance'

In this moment of exceptional pain, the strength and endurance of the US-Israel alliance offers a traumatized Israeli populace a measure of solace.

 Richard David Precht talks at a trade show in Hamburg, Germany, May 9, 2023.