The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/amsterdam/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Amsterdam | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/amsterdam/ 32 32 Gaza shoe display in Amsterdam appears to appropriate Holocaust imagery ahead of Yom Hashoah https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-shoe-display-in-amsterdam-appears-to-appropriate-holocaust-imagery-ahead-of-yom-hashoah/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:41:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801907 Exhibit in Dam Square by pro-Palestinian nonprofit commemorates Palestinian children killed in Gaza war, drawing criticism

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]]> As schools and synagogues burn in the Netherlands, its leaders send mixed messages https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-schools-and-synagogues-burn-in-the-netherlands-its-leaders-send-mixed-messages/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:54:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779059 In the wake of firebombing attacks in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, public figures are condemning antisemitism while simultaneously seeming to use the war in Gaza to justify it

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]]> Blast damages Amsterdam Jewish school in ‘deliberate attack,’ mayor says https://www.timesofisrael.com/blast-damages-amsterdam-jewish-school-in-deliberate-attack-mayor-says/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:41:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3777657 No one wounded in explosion at the Netherlands' only Orthodox school, the latest in a spate of attacks targeting synagogues and other Jewish institutions amid Iran war

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]]> Dutch police arrest 22 at protest of Amsterdam Hanukkah concert featuring IDF cantor https://www.timesofisrael.com/dutch-police-arrest-22-at-protest-of-amsterdam-hanukkah-concert-featuring-idf-cantor/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:08:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3712257 Anti-Israel activists deface concert hall and threaten venues against 'platforming Zionists' after private performances by Shai Abramson, whose role in main concert was canceled

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]]> UK police used false claims about Israeli fans to justify soccer game ban – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-used-untrue-claims-about-israeli-fans-to-justify-soccer-game-ban-report/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:57:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3695292 Dutch law enforcement denies Maccabi Tel Aviv fans threw 'innocent members of the public into the river' in Amsterdam last year, or that 500-600 'intentionally targeted Muslim communities'

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]]> After uproar, IDF cantor to perform at Amsterdam Hanukkah concert — but not for everyone https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-uproar-idf-cantor-to-perform-at-amsterdam-hanukkah-concert-but-not-for-everyone/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:07:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3688862 The royal concert hall comes up with 'compromise' after performance's cancellation due to 'the IDF's involvement in a controversial war' sends tensions ripping through the capital

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]]> Amsterdam Royal Concert Hall cancels Hanukkah concert over IDF cantor participation https://www.timesofisrael.com/amsterdam-royal-concert-hall-cancels-hanukkah-concert-over-idf-cantor-participation/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:30:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681084 Concertgebouw says Shai Abramson is 'visible representative' of Israeli army involved in 'controversial war;' Jewish organizers seek legal action to proceed with annual event

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]]> Hundreds of thousands march in rallies across Europe against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-thousands-march-in-rallies-across-europe-against-israel/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:00:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3656945 Protests held in Turkey, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Spain, also Morocco, in support of Palestinians and of flotilla intercepted as it headed to Gaza Strip

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]]> In face of rising antisemitism, Amsterdam’s Portugese synagogue celebrates 350 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-face-of-rising-antisemitism-amsterdams-portugese-synagogue-celebrates-350-years/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:56:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3638611 King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands attends anniversary event for what was once the largest synagogue in the world

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]]> New AI-guided tour shows visitors occupied Amsterdam through Anne Frank’s eyes https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-ai-guided-tour-shows-visitors-occupied-amsterdam-through-anne-franks-eyes/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:39:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3595231 'We created this product to bring Anne Frank closer to more people,' says project's director; tour takes 4-mile route around Dutch capital, gives immersive view of life under Nazis

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]]> Amsterdam stabbing suspect acted with ‘terrorist intent,’ Dutch authorities say https://www.timesofisrael.com/amsterdam-stabbing-suspect-acted-with-terrorist-intent-dutch-authorities-say/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:40:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3515929 Ukrainian, 30, accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing five people at random with multiple knives in a busy square last week

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]]> ‘Ashamed’ Amsterdam alumni to return diplomas after school cuts ties with Hebrew U. https://www.timesofisrael.com/ashamed-amsterdam-alumni-to-return-diplomas-after-school-cuts-ties-with-hebrew-u/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:56:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3510054 Graduates, including a former Dutch Supreme Court justice and a former foreign minister, accuse UvA of capitulating to violent anti-Israel activists who occupied campuses last year

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]]> Drawing on Dutch masters, NY exhibit explores Christians painting themselves into Purim parable https://www.timesofisrael.com/drawing-on-dutch-masters-ny-exhibit-explores-christians-painting-themselves-into-purim-parable/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:53:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3499715 Eschewing Persian version, Jewish Museum extends art curation scepter to masters like Rembrandt, who saw Esther's heroism echoed in their own struggle against Catholic Spain

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]]> 2 IDF soldiers vacationing in Amsterdam rushed back to Israel amid arrest concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-idf-soldiers-vacationing-in-amsterdam-rushed-back-to-israel-amid-arrest-concerns/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:28:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3486016 Conscripts had reportedly posted images from their time in Gaza war online as well as trip abroad, which were then used by anti-Israel group to track them down

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]]> Amsterdam club cancels Israeli comedian’s show after antisemitic threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/amsterdam-club-cancels-israeli-comedians-show-after-antisemitic-threats/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:58:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3463009 Yohay Sponder's Jan. 25 performance moved to new location, which will only be revealed to ticket holders on the day

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