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Israeli soccer star signs with German powerhouse Bayern Munich

Israeli player Daniel Peretz will join FC Bayern Munich's history, following the footsteps of Lothar Matthaus, a former Bayern Munich midfielder.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
24/08/2023

German man accused of posing as a Jew and peddling fake, antisemitism-laced Holocaust story

Central Council of Jews in Germany: "The damage done by such charlatans to such an important project is great."

By TOBY AXELROD/JTA
08/08/2023

J7 Global Task Force born in order to address surge in antisemitism internationally

This initiative will unite leaders from the world's most significant Jewish communities to devise coordinated strategies, discuss mutual challenges, and share best practices.

25/07/2023

Court rules Berlin rabbi accused of sexual misconduct should not hold positions of authority

Berlin Rabbi Reuven Yaacobov is accused of using his rabbinical status to force women to comply with his sexual demands over more than a decade.

By JTA STAFF
20/07/2023

Discrimination or bureaucracy? A Jewish community in Germany struggles - exclusive

According to the community, the Hesse government is also withholding aid from the Frankfurt Chabad community, some of which are refugees from Ukraine.

04/07/2023

Jewish intel chief: My family and I will leave Germany if far-right AfD gains power

Stephan Kramer's comments come after the Alternative für Deutschland candidate won the local district council election in the same state.

Swastika graffiti is seen painted at the Jewish Synagogue, Congregation Shaarey Tefilla

Violent antisemitism on the rise in Germany, watchdog finds

State investigators have linked some incidents, including the one in Essen and another in Bochum, to actors working for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

By TOBY AXELROD/JTA
29/06/2023

Germany commits $1.4 billion for Holocaust survivors

The negotiations have resulted in an unprecedented commitment of $1.4 billion for Holocaust survivors worldwide.

15/06/2023

Berlin rally turns antisemitic despite police ban

The Berlin police had banned calling for Israel’s destruction and showing flags and signs of terror organizations before a May 1 rally by far left groups.

Should Israel heed German warnings about a failing democracy? - analysis

Netanyahu has rejected the idea that judicial reform would harm democracy. But should he listen to German warnings, and lessons of the past?

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