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Jewish comedian who was a source of pride for French Jews converts to Catholicism
In a country with high rates of antisemitism, Gad Elmaleh's success was a comfort for many; 'Virgin Marie took me under her wing,' he says → Read More
In rare rebuke, Russian chief rabbi accuses senior defense official of antisemitism
Berel Lazar's top spokesperson said he feared a remark linked to the war in Ukraine marks "a new era" for the country's Jews. → Read More
Where does Rishi Sunak, new UK prime minister, stand on Israel and Jewish issues?
He’s the latest in a new generation of Conservative leaders to challenge the kingdom’s longstanding orthodoxies on keeping Israel at a distance. → Read More
A secular Budapest university run by Chabad is eyeing a major expansion
Milton Friedman University, operated by the Lubavitch-affiliated EMIH, is using a $22 million government grant to raise enrollment -- and it hopes to attract more Jewish students → Read More
EU hosts Jewish, Muslim leaders defending ritual slaughter amid local bans
Jewish shechita and Islamic zabiha methods of meat production have come under attack in recent years, mainly by right-wing parties who seek to reduce religions' presence in society → Read More
In landmark ruling, top Spanish court says BDS movement ‘infringes on basic rights’
Pro-Israel group ACOM hails decision by Supreme Court of Spain, says it will serve as a legal precedent applicable to all further cases involving boycotts of Jewish state → Read More
In landmark ruling, Spanish top court says Israel boycotts are always discriminatory
The ruling is the first piece of jurisprudence in Spain that applies broadly to the phenomenon of boycotting the Jewish state, rather than to a specific case. → Read More
Reversing earlier stance, Netherlands to return looted Kandinsky to Jewish family
Relatives of murdered Auschwitz victim Johanna Margarethe Stern-Lippmann will regain 'View of Murnau with Church,' displayed in the Dutch city of Eindhoven's art museum since 1951 → Read More
London's Haredi and secular Jews find rare meeting point in special needs school
Filling a gap in the city's otherwise robust array of Jewish education options, Gesher provides a nurturing environment for students - and a place where diverse parents can engage → Read More
Antisemitism seen seeping into Russian media landscape as Ukraine invasion slows
Recent incidents include talk show host listing the names of Jews faulted for lacking patriotism, veteran columnist compiling list of known Jews, branding them 'foreign agents' → Read More
As Putin's war sputters, antisemitism seeps into the Russian media landscape
A popular talk show host named Jews who he found insufficiently patriotic, and a think tank accused a prominent Jewish philosopher of siding with Ukraine "for good money." → Read More
Chabad couple holds UAE’s largest Jewish wedding on Abraham Accords anniversary
Around 1,500 guests, including Emirati royals, take part in wedding of UAE Chabad emissary Rabbi Levi Duchman; celebration considered largest Jewish event in UAE history → Read More
Chabad couple holds UAE's largest-ever Jewish wedding on anniversary of peace deal with Israel
About 1,500 people have gathered in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the union of Levi Duchman and Lea Hadad. → Read More
Prague cobblestones made from Jewish headstones returned to community
'Return of the Stones' monument part of larger effort to address desecration of Jewish cemeteries throughout Eastern Europe after the Holocaust → Read More
Prague's Jews build monument out of headstones plundered under communism
Locals, their Nazi occupiers and their communist rulers have desecrated Jewish burial sites for building material during and after the Holocaust. → Read More
On Israel, new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss looks set to continue supportive policies
Former foreign minister has vowed to be a friend to Jewish community, is expected to maintain her predecessor Johnson's stance regarding Israel → Read More
Swedish court: Hospital unjustly fired doctor who complained of antisemitic bullying
Former department head found to have falsely flagged for review a Jewish surgeon who uncovered his antisemitic social media posts → Read More
On Jewish issues, new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss looks to continue in Boris Johnson's footsteps
The conservative politician has pro-Israel credentials and comes from a background similar to that of many London Jews. → Read More
Murder of a Jewish man near Paris reignites fears about antisemitism in France
As the list of Jewish murder victims in the country grows, former Paris police commissioner alleges authorities do not take antisemitism seriously → Read More
Murder of a Jewish man near Paris reignites fears about antisemitism in France
Eyal Haddad was murdered by his neighbor, according to a Jewish watchdog group that says antisemitism was a motive. → Read More