The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/german-jews/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png German Jews | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/german-jews/ 32 32 Alleged IRGC operative charged with plotting to kill German Jewish leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/alleged-irgc-operative-charged-with-plotting-to-kill-german-jewish-leader/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:41:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828203 Prosecutors say Ali S. was arrested in Denmark in June for plots against Josef Schuster, as well as two Jewish grocers and a pro-Israel politician; alleged accomplice is in custody

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]]> Antisemitism in Germany ‘worse than any time since the Holocaust,’ annual figures show https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitism-in-germany-worse-than-any-time-since-the-holocaust-annual-figures-show/ Thu, 21 May 2026 09:58:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828025 The number of attacks fell 13% in Berlin in 2025, but a 'societal climate' of attacks on Jews pervades in the country, government report finds

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]]> German court allows anti-Israel encampment in Hamburg park where Nazis deported Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-court-allows-anti-israel-encampment-in-hamburg-park-where-nazis-deported-jews/ Sat, 16 May 2026 13:42:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824618 Demonstration for Nakba Day triggers outcry from local Jews, who call it a 'mockery of victims of the Holocaust'; many activists accused of 'holding antisemitic positions'

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]]> As new Holocaust memorial stone laid in Berlin, relative says plaque serves as substitute for grave https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-new-holocaust-memorial-stone-laid-relative-says-plaque-serves-as-substitute-for-grave/ Thu, 07 May 2026 10:23:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818199 Project initiator Gunter Demnig places 'stumbling block' for Nazi victim Johanna Berger; great-nephew says memorial 'brings the family history to a certain conclusion'

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]]> Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, drawing backlash https://www.timesofisrael.com/frankfurt-cinema-declines-to-participate-in-jewish-film-festival-drawing-backlash/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:28:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3796687 Jewish community in German city calls the decision a 'devastating societal signal'; Astor Film Lounge claims move was financial, but Jewish NGO calls this a 'mere pretext'

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]]> Meet Karin Prien, who could become Germany’s first president of Jewish descent https://www.timesofisrael.com/meet-karin-prien-who-could-become-germanys-first-president-of-jewish-descent/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:08:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787219 A granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, the highly popular federal minister wears a Star of David necklace and says her 'Jewish biography' shapes her politics and public identity

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]]> Berlin rabbi makes history as first European to head Conservative rabbis’ association https://www.timesofisrael.com/berlin-rabbi-makes-history-as-first-european-to-head-conservative-rabbis-association/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:08:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781348 In a 'major step forward' in relations between US and German Jews of the major denomination, Rabbi Gesa Shira Ederberg is also likely the first convert to Judaism to assume the leadership role

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]]> German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-antisemitism-commissioner-quits-far%e2%80%91left-party-over-anti-israel-resolution/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:26:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780599 After 11 years in Die Linke, Andreas Büttner submits resignation over party's condemnation of 'existing political manifestations of Zionism'; party leaders vow to keep working with him

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]]> German Jewish community hits back at op-ed telling leader to ‘shut up’ about Iran strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-jewish-community-hits-back-at-op-ed-telling-leader-to-shut-up-about-iran-strikes/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:41:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3770732 After leftist newspaper Die Tageszeitung published an article Wednesday criticizing Zentralrat head Josef Schuster, local leadership blasts 'antisemitic' attempts to silence Jews

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]]> Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel https://www.timesofisrael.com/berlin-rabbi-convicted-of-sexual-assault-and-coercion-of-woman-he-offered-to-counsel/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:42:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3739945 Conviction comes over two years after Jewish community fired him following allegations of abuse going back nearly 2 decades

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]]> Major cities around world ramp up security for Hanukkah events after Sydney attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/major-cities-around-world-ramp-up-security-for-hanukkah-events-after-bondi-attack/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:05:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711836 Berlin says it will 'further intensify' protection measures; NYC, London vow bolstered security; US Jewish groups, Israeli National Security Council issue new guidelines for events

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]]> Germany’s only Jewish antisemitism czar is resigning amid rising threats, ebbing support https://www.timesofisrael.com/germanys-only-jewish-antisemitism-czar-is-resigning-amid-rising-threats-ebbing-support/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:02:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698483 Hamburg's Stefan Hensel says that since Oct. 7 he has faced a 'massive wave of hatred' and that he feels abandoned by city officials who 'should be my allies'

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]]> Man arrested for plot to supply arms for attack on Jewish targets in Germany https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-arrested-for-plot-to-supply-arms-for-attack-on-jewish-targets-in-germany/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:33:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681936 Authorities say Afghan suspect, arrested in Denmark, offered to supply weapons for an Iran-linked plot targeting Jews in Berlin

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]]> ‘Food for the soul’: Germany pushes to revive an endangered language – Yiddish https://www.timesofisrael.com/food-for-the-soul-germany-pushes-to-revive-an-endangered-language-yiddish/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:21:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673768 Thousands from across the globe flocked to recent festival in city of Weimar, heartland of far-right activity; revival leaders wary of becoming wrapped in pre-WW II nostalgia

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]]> Germany nabs 3 suspected Hamas operatives for planning to kill Israelis, local Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-nabs-3-suspected-hamas-operatives-for-planning-to-attack-jewish-institutions/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:12:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3654533 German prosecutors say police recovered an AK-47, several pistols and ammo intended to be used in deadly attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions

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