Germans and jews

German gov't appoints Holocaust survivors' granddaughter as first Jewish minister in 100 years

Karin Prien is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and will be the first Jewish Woman to serve at this level and the first Jew since 1922.

 Designated German Family Minister Karin Prien poses for a picture, on the day of a CDU party conference to formally sign off on a coalition agreement reached with the Social Democrats, in Berlin, Germany April 28, 2025.
 Pro-Palestinian poster hanging at the Northwestern University campus

Individuals who post 'From the River to the Sea' to be denied German citizenship

A new Jewish synagogue and community center in Potsdam, Germany dedicated on July 5, 2024 is home to four congregations.

Four congregations will share a new synagogue in the heart of Potsdam, Germany

 From right to left: Greg Schneider, Executive Vice President of the Claims Conference Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, Special Negotiator for the Claims Conference Negotiations Delegation Ambassador Colette Avital

Ensuring 'dignity': Germany increases funds for Holocaust survivors by $114m


Antisemitism in German public school causes Jewish teen to transfer

According to German news reports, Alina R. had encouraged her son to speak with a teacher about the problem. The teacher did not take any action, she said.

A CLASSROOM

German union leader compares Israel to Nazi master race, forced to resign

His comments, made on Facebook, praised the recent decision by the EU to label Israeli products from the West Bank.

West Bank factory

Angela Merkel deserved the World Jewish Congress award and here's why

Merkel has, indeed, been strong in our defense. She has been, at times, a lone voice among European leaders defending Israel.

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder presents German Chancellor Angela Merkel with the Theodor Herzl Award

Christian groups gift Torah scroll to German Jewish community of Thuringia

The gift comes a year ahead of the launch of “Nine Centuries of Jewish life in Thuringia.”

A TORAH SCROLL.

'Bild': German president, MPs, diplomat ‘make antisemitism respectable’

Bild wrote “Madness: In February, the federal president sent ‘warm congratulations’ to the antisemitic mullah regime on its national day, ‘also on behalf of my compatriots.'”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany December 12, 2018

Bauhaus exhibition in Germany blames ‘Zionists’ with Nazi cooperation

In the German city of Dessau, an exhibition opened about the architectural style now associated with Tel Aviv, so why does it claim ‘Zionists’ worked with Nazis?

Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus buildings

New exhibit to show the secrets of the Yekke Jewish community

The exhibit will focus of the various life stories and secrets in the community

Museum catalog

Jews, U.S. ambassador: German weekly magazine spreads Nazi propaganda

Richard Grenell, the US ambassador to Germany who has waged a robust campaign to combat antisemitism in Germany in particular and in Europe in general, spoke to The Jerusalem Post about the weekly.

The cover of the German magazine Der Spiegel

Jewish historian accuses three German MPs of countering anti-BDS act

Trittin, along with 15 Green Party MPs, spoke against the May anti-BDS resolution because, they claim, it endangers free speech. The resolution is non-binding.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany December 12, 2018

Half of Germans view Islam as a threat, says new study

The new study surveyed 1,000 people. It was conducted by the foundation’s Religion Monitor department and the data was collected in the Spring of 2019.

Muslims pray during Friday prayers at the Turkish Kuba Camii mosque located near a hotel housing refugees in Cologne's district of Kalk, Germany, October 14, 2016. Picture taken October 14, 2016.