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anti-Semitism in Sweden
Carinne Sjoberg peeling off a sticker that neo-Nazis left on the door of what used to be the Jewish community center of Umea, Sweden. (Courtesy of Sjoberg/via JTA)
Under neo-Nazi and jihadist bullying, Swedish Jewish communities are shuttering
By Cnaan Liphshiz
In addition to violent harassment from two Jew-hating populations, Swedish Jews also must live under government-enforced strict secularism
Carinne Sjoberg peeling off a sticker that neo-Nazis left on the door of what used to be the Jewish community center of Umea, Sweden. (Courtesy of Sjoberg/via JTA)
July 15, 2018, 5:02 am
Under neo-Nazi and jihadist bullying, Swedish Jewish communities are shuttering
In addition to violent harassment from two Jew-hating populations, Swedish Jews also must live under government-enforced strict secularism
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Police arrive after a synagogue was attacked in a failed arson attempt in Gothenburg, Sweden, late December 9, 2017. (AFP/TT News Agency/Adam IHSE)
June 25, 2018, 3:55 pm
3 sentenced to prison for Sweden synagogue arson attack
Two Palestinians and a Syrian are found guilty; one suspect will be deported after serving his time
By Agencies
Ilana Edner, marching behind the Israeli flag, with participants of the Jewish contingent of the gay pride parade in Malmo, Sweden, June 10, 2018. (Cnaan Liphshiz)
June 21, 2018, 5:58 pm
In Sweden, Jews and Muslims united around Israeli flags at a gay pride parade
Local newspapers prominently featured the rare show of solidarity, but critics say anti-Semitism in this city with a large immigrant population isn't going away anytime soon
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom in Hanoi, Vietnam, November 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Tran Van Minh)
April 13, 2018, 6:50 pm
A Swede’s letter to his foreign minister
Margot Wallström, in Sweden, they scream that Jews are the offspring of monkeys and pigs; in Israel, I am free
By Stefan Shaul Lindmark
Imam Salahuddin Barakat, left, and rabbi Moshe David Hacohen. (Courtesy of: Amanah, the Muslim and Jewish Trust and Faith Project)
April 5, 2018, 11:51 pm
In infamous Malmo, a rabbi and imam seed trust with audacious grassroots project
New dialogue efforts between an Israeli settler and Yemen-trained imam forge bridges in the Swedish city with an international bad rep for its roiling immigrant community
By Rossella Tercatin
Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom in Hanoi, Vietnam, November 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Tran Van Minh)
March 21, 2018, 12:41 pm
Swedish FM seems to support PA’s payments to terrorists’ families
'Are people supposed to starve to death?' Margot Wallström asks, but clarifies Stockholm doesn't fund Palestinian prisoners
By Raphael Ahren
Logos of US multinational technology company Google, on December 28, 2016, in Vertou, western France. (AFP PHOTO / LOIC VENANCE)
March 12, 2018, 8:17 pm
Google under fire for anti-Semitic search results in Sweden
Internet giant to take action after search for 'Holocaust' links to site listing names, pictures of Swedish Jews
By AFP
The Google search bar (Carsten Koall/Getty Images)
March 9, 2018, 6:39 am
Swedish Jews complain Google searches returning anti-Semitic results
Community activists charge Nazi propaganda is gaining more traction online, and must be prevented
By JTA
Police arrive after a synagogue was attacked in a failed arson attempt in Gothenburg, Sweden, late December 9, 2017. (AFP/TT News Agency/Adam Ihse)
January 5, 2018, 4:49 pm
Sweden has failed its Jews, ambassador to Israel says
Envoy says Stockholm has not given Jewish community adequate protection or sense of security
By JTA
Police arrive after a synagogue was attacked in a failed arson attempt in Gothenburg, Sweden, on December 9, 2017. (ADAM IHSE/AFP)
December 12, 2017, 12:56 am
After 2nd firebombing, Swedish anti-Semitism watchdog warns of wave of attacks
Public lighting of Hanukkah menorah in a central Stockholm to go ahead; Jews 'are advised to be vigilant but normal life continues'
By JTA and TOI staff
Police arrive after a synagogue was attacked in a failed arson attempt in Gothenburg, Sweden, late December 9, 2017. (AFP/TT News Agency/Adam Ihse)
December 11, 2017, 4:13 pm
Sweden boosts security around synagogues after firebomb attack
Prime Minister Lofven condemns arson attempt against Gothenburg house of worship
By AFP and TOI staff
Police arrive after a synagogue was attacked in a failed arson attempt in Gothenburg, Sweden, late December 9, 2017. (AFP/TT News Agency/Adam IHSE)
December 10, 2017, 4:38 pm
3 arrested over attempted arson at Swedish synagogue
Jewish community members describe group of masked men throwing multiple burning objects at house of worship in Gothenburg
By AFP and JTA
A pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protest in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2015. The signs in Swedish read ‘Boycott Israel.’ (Marianne Pleen Schreiber)
December 10, 2017, 3:12 am
Firebombs hurled at synagogue in Sweden after protest march over Jerusalem
Youth groups were meeting inside; at rallies across Europe, participants chant about shooting Jews, an ancient massacre of Jews and freedom for Palestinian terrorists
By JTA
US President Donald Trump delivers a statement on Jerusalem as US Vice President Mike Pence looks on in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 6, 2017. (Madel Ngan/AFP)
December 8, 2017, 9:53 am
Swedish state TV ties Trump’s Jerusalem recognition to ‘Jewish lobby’
Public broadcaster apologizes for show asserting lobby 'incredibly strong,' after viewers complained it was anti-Semitic
By JTA
Swedish Parliament speaker Urban Ahlin, left, with Knesset speaker Yuli Edelstein, at the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 15, 2017 (Jorge Novominsky)
November 16, 2017, 11:42 am
Swedish parliament speaker: We seek better ties with Israel
In Jerusalem, Urban Ahlin acknowledges 'differences of opinion' but insists that Stockholm is a 'steadfast friend' of the Jewish state
By Raphael Ahren
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