The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/european-jews/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:26:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png European Jews | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/european-jews/ 32 32 Swedish minister, daughter of Haifa Palestinian, wears Star of David at election debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/swedish-minister-daughter-of-haifa-palestinian-wears-star-of-david-at-election-debate/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:07:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3882147 Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson says she chose to wear Jewish symbol on behalf of Jewish children who cannot, amid surge in Swedish antisemitism; she's subject to torrent of online hate afterwards

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]]> Buried for 70 years, Vilna’s Great Synagogue reveals heart of pre-WWII Jewish community https://www.timesofisrael.com/buried-for-70-years-vilnas-great-synagogue-reveals-heart-of-pre-wwii-jewish-community/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:22:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3873756 First-ever excavation of prayer house, which served as spiritual center of Lithuanian Jewry before being destroyed by Nazis and Soviets, uncovers platform for reading Torah and other remains

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]]> European rabbis bemoan antisemitism, brainstorm sustainability at Jerusalem confab https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-rabbis-bemoan-antisemitism-brainstorm-sustainability-at-jerusalem-confab/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:46:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744034 Shifted from Baku due to security concerns, conference hosts 300 Orthodox leaders who see mounting challenges amid communal survival on the Continent after Oct. 7

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]]> Meeting of European rabbis in Sarajevo canceled after anti-Israel pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/meeting-of-european-rabbis-in-sarajevo-canceled-after-anti-israel-pressure/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:26:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3571648 Bosnian minister says conference 'a message of legitimization of the occupation and systematic destruction of the Palestinian people'; Swissotel cites security concerns

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]]> Jewish far-right TV host in France rules out possible presidential run https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-far-right-tv-host-in-france-rules-out-possible-presidential-run/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:31:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3538147 After teasing listeners of his radio show earlier this week, and the publication of his purported manifesto, Cyril Hanouna declares speculation 'an excellent prank,' all a PR stunt

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]]> New German government to include first-ever Jewish woman minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-german-government-to-include-first-ever-jewish-woman-minister/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:15:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3538019 Karin Prien, currently an education minister at the state level and spokesperson for her party's Jewish Forum, is only second Jewish federal minister appointed since end of WWII

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]]> Teenager in France sentenced to 16 months in prison for attacking rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/teenager-in-france-sentenced-to-16-months-in-prison-for-attacking-rabbi/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3534234 Moroccan 16-year-old, who arrived in France less than a year ago, 'expressed no remorse' during closed-door trial in juvenile court, say Jewish leaders in Orléans

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]]> Study: Nearly a million Israelis live abroad, changing the face of European Jewry https://www.timesofisrael.com/study-nearly-a-million-israelis-live-abroad-changing-the-face-of-european-jewry/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:58:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3507022 While most live in the US, Europe is now home to some 30% of Israelis abroad, bringing 'significant transformation' to local communities, Institute for Jewish Policy Research says

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]]> Descendants retrace Holocaust survivors’ treacherous, covert journey to pre-state Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/descendants-retrace-holocaust-survivors-treacherous-covert-journey-to-pre-state-israel/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:30:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3436960 Children of Jews who secretly traveled to the Jewish homeland with the 'Bricha' movement, some of whom were born along the way, revisit the long route and uncover buried histories

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]]> New memorials honor hundreds of Jews murdered at little-known Nazi labor camp in Poland https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-memorials-honor-hundreds-of-jews-murdered-at-little-known-nazi-labor-camp/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:59:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3408724 Relatives of Holocaust survivors joined by Israeli and US envoys to mark unveiling of site at Adampol, where Jews were used as slave labor and massacred

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]]> Despite record post-Oct. 7 antisemitism, European Jews are out and proud this Sukkot https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-record-post-oct-7-antisemitism-european-jews-are-out-and-proud-this-sukkot/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:11:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3398517 From Milan to Warsaw, Jewish communities are building huts and brandishing the four species as usual -- with a little bit of extra protection

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]]> European leaders mourn victims, decry surge in antisemitism at Oct. 7 commemorations https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-leaders-mourn-victims-decry-surge-in-antisemitism-at-oct-7-commemorations/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:19:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3392747 Israeli flag projected onto Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, Eiffel Tower goes dark to remember victims of Hamas massacre; several arrested at anti-Israel rally in Amsterdam

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]]> Foiled attack on Chabad Athens offers glimpse into Iran’s anti-Jewish terror plots https://www.timesofisrael.com/foiled-attack-on-chabad-athens-offers-glimpse-into-irans-anti-jewish-terror-plots/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 02:00:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3390506 Since 2020, Islamic Republic is thought to be behind at least 33 thwarted kidnappings and murders of officials, Jewish and Israeli targets in West -- likely an undercount

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]]> An unofficial synagogue and virtually no antisemitism: Meet Andorra’s tiny Jewish community https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-illegal-synagogue-and-virtually-no-antisemitism-meet-andorras-tiny-jewish-community/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:04:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3335523 The microstate between Spain and France has warm relations with Israel, and while its 73 Jews pray in a community center they can't call a temple, they feel right at home

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]]> Israel a much higher priority for European Jewish leaders after Oct. 7, survey shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-a-higher-priority-for-european-jewish-leaders-after-oct-7-survey-shows/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:23:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3336938 Supporting the Jewish state rose from 14th to 5th in importance in a poll of hundreds of community heads from 32 countries

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