# Jewish

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# Miami

At least 99 unaccounted for and one dead in Miami apartment collapse

Rescuers are still combing the rubble for victims.

26.4k

Jun 24th 2021, 8:42 PM

# Attack

German police probing 'attempted murder' of Jewish student

The suspect, 29, was arrested by police officers who were assigned to protect the synagogue.

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Oct 5th 2020, 1:06 PM

# Halle

Jewish community demands action from Germany after deadly anti-Semitic attack

At least two people were shot dead in the eastern German city of Halle yesterday.

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Oct 10th 2019, 7:33 AM

# Anti-Semitism

German jews warned by top anti-semitism official over wearing traditional kippah cap in public

In issuing the warning, he said he had “alas, changed my mind (on the subject) compared to previously.”

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May 26th 2019, 4:50 PM

# Holocaust

Polish PM cancels Israel trip after reports of Netanyahu saying 'Poles collaborated with Nazis'

The Israeli prime minister’s office has said that he was “misquoted” in the article, and said that he meant individual Poles.

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Feb 18th 2019, 8:27 AM

# discrimination fears

Israel passes controversial law defining itself as a state of the Jewish people

Critics fear this will spark discrimination against its Arab citizens, which make up 20% of the population.

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Jul 19th 2018, 12:16 PM

# Mahmud Abbas

Palestinian president apologises over alleged anti-semitic Holocaust remarks

His comments sparked global anger, with the United States, United Nations, European Union and others criticising them.

10.0k

May 4th 2018, 3:37 PM

# Paris

French officials believe fatal stabbing of 85-year-old woman was anti-Semitic attack

The woman was stabbed a number of times before her apartment was set on fire.

14.6k

Mar 26th 2018, 10:45 PM

# triptych of the crucifixion

France hands back Nazi looted art to Jewish family

The family fled to Paris from Germany in 1938 and were forced to sell the 16th painting.

12.7k

Feb 17th 2018, 6:30 AM

# Holocaust

Poland seeking to pass laws making it illegal say it was complicit in Holocaust

The measure must still pass the Senate before being signed by the president.

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Jan 28th 2018, 2:10 PM

# Jerusalem

'Deplorable and unacceptable': Trump's Jerusalem declaration sparks anger amongst global leaders

US President Donald Trump has recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

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Dec 7th 2017, 7:19 AM

# moving us embassy

Trump announces he recognises Jerusalem as Israeli capital

The status of Jerusalem is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both sides claiming the city as their capital.

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Dec 6th 2017, 6:20 PM

# Anti-Semitism

Sunday Times 'deeply sorry' for publishing controversial Kevin Myers column

An apology printed today said the article “included unacceptable comments that caused offence to many”.

18.5k

Aug 6th 2017, 2:26 PM

# myerd in controversy

Members of Irish Jewish community defend Kevin Myers after controversial column

Some people have claimed Myers has done a lot to educate people about the Jewish faith.

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Jul 31st 2017, 9:38 PM

# rave reviews

German opera confronts Wagner's antisemitism head-on

Angela Merkel attended the opening night of the Mastersingers of Nuremberg.

12.5k

Jul 30th 2017, 12:00 PM

# Scotland

Outrage as pictures emerge of man dressed as Hitler at Orange Lodge fancy dress competition

The picutures also feature children dressed in rags with the Star of David sewn onto their clothes.

40.4k

Jul 16th 2017, 1:21 PM

# hate crime

Extremist who called Jewish people 'subhuman animals' jailed in London

Lawrence Burns has been sentenced to four years in prison.

9.0k

Mar 10th 2017, 5:33 PM

# heinous acts

Jewish communities in the US have faced a string of anti-semitic threats so far this year

Over 500 headstones were damaged at the weekend at the Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia.

8.4k

Mar 4th 2017, 8:00 AM

Voices

President Higgins: "We must share vigilance of not letting anti-Semitism spread again"

World Jewish Conference delegates hear Higgins address concerns over ‘walls’ and ‘fear’ challenging the world.

751

Nov 22nd 2016, 4:07 PM

# stephen bannon

Trump campaign chief denies anti-Semitic remarks about daughters' school

The revelation comes a day after reports emerged that domestic charges were filed against him 20 years ago.

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Aug 27th 2016, 11:58 AM

# RIP

Tributes paid to Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel wrote tens of books and was a professor and Nobel Prize winner.

18.8k

Jul 3rd 2016, 12:50 PM

# radical messages

Jewish extremists vandalise church where Virgin Mary is said to have died

The graffiti included threats of violence, messages degrading Jesus and a call for Christians to “go to hell”.

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Jan 18th 2016, 8:42 AM

# Lawsuit

Facebook is being sued over posts that "encourage the killing of Jews"

An Israeli NGO has filed a suit.

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Oct 28th 2015, 7:19 AM

# yom kippur

TV station uses Nazi Holocaust symbol in a story about Jewish holiday

WGN TV say they are “extremely embarrassed” by their mistake.

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Sep 24th 2015, 8:00 PM

# West Bank

Palestinian baby killed in fire started by Israeli settlers at his home

The child’s parents and older brother were severely injured in the blaze.

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Jul 31st 2015, 7:18 AM

Voices

What I've learned from volunteering in Palestine

A member of Tipperary’s 2010 hurling All-Ireland winning squad writes about volunteering with Palestinian youth as part of the Palestine Summer Encounter Project.

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Jul 20th 2015, 12:01 PM

# wheely bad idea

Jewish group tried to ban mums from driving their kids to its schools

It is now reported to have backed down and said it shouldn’t have sent out the letter announcing the ban.

19.3k

Jun 6th 2015, 12:01 PM

# Solidarity

Muslims form 'human shield' around Oslo synagogue

After prayers, the symbolic ring was formed outside the building.

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Feb 22nd 2015, 10:51 AM

# ten hours

Video shows Jewish journalist spat at and insulted as he walks through Paris

The video was filmed in a similar fashion to the popular “10 hours of walking in NYC as…” videos to show what Jews living in Paris face.

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Feb 17th 2015, 10:49 AM

Voices

'I think about the different family I might have had – if only she had been given sanctuary'

My grandfather pleaded with the authorities for permission to bring his niece to Ireland in 1938. He was refused – and then the Nazis invaded Poland.

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Jan 27th 2015, 1:00 PM

# Anti-Semitism

Steven Spielberg warns of 'demons' faced by Jewish people

The director was speaking to a group of Holocaust survivors in Poland today.

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Jan 26th 2015, 8:03 PM

# Security concerns

Police worried about the Jewish community in UK after Paris attacks

Security and patrols are being stepped up.

8.5k

Jan 16th 2015, 3:36 PM

# Charlie Hebdo

Profile: These are the four Jewish men killed in the Paris kosher supermarket attack

They were all buried today.

15.7k

Jan 13th 2015, 9:58 PM

# no wiccans though

JK Rowling says that Hogwarts is a 'safe place for LGBT students'

She’s got strong Twitter game.

3.0k

Dec 17th 2014, 3:34 PM

# Albania

Pope Francis: Religion can never justify violence

He said that Albania was an “inspiring example” of religious harmony.

9.8k

Sep 21st 2014, 7:15 PM

# zara

Zara removes top similar to Jewish 'Star of David' uniform from sale after backlash

Twitter users criticised the garment for its resemblance to the uniform Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust.

4.9k

Aug 27th 2014, 7:45 PM

Voices

Opinion: On what would have been Anne Frank's 85th birthday, let's remember our shared history

Anne Frank never lived to tell her tale but we can honour her memory, and that of all the murdered, by challenging anti-Semitism where we find it.

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Jun 12th 2014, 8:00 AM

# can't hold him

UPDATE: Macklemore issues apology for costume following accusations of anti-semitism

The rapper has been getting some backlash for the suspicious disguise.

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May 20th 2014, 8:48 AM

# Judaism

30% of Irish people 'think Jews talk too much about the Holocaust'

That’s one of the findings from a worldwide survey on anti-Semitism.

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May 19th 2014, 11:41 AM

# street legal

Bob Dylan has escaped a jail term in France, after hate speech charges were thrown out

The legendary singer was charged with incitement to hatred over comments made to Rolling Stone in a 2012 interview.

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Apr 15th 2014, 7:44 PM