Brandenburg, Germany

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Yiddish street signs: Commemoration or marginalization?

Jake Schneider in Forward · 1 May

The presence of Yiddish street signs in Berlin, initiated by artist Sebestyn Fiumei in 2021, sparked a dialogue about commemorating Jewish history through Yiddish, the language of immigrants who enriched Berlin's Jewish quarter.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Berlin rabbi makes history as first European to head Conservative rabbis’ association

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 18 Mar

Rabbi Gesa Shira Ederberg has become the first European and the first Jew by choice to lead the Rabbinical Assembly, representing Conservative/Masorti rabbis globally.

0 Politics Antisemitism

German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 18 Mar

Andreas Böttner, the antisemitism commissioner for the German state of Brandenburg, resigned from the far-left Die Linke party after the party's youth delegation in Lower Saxony passed a resolution condemning current forms of Zionism, which he interpreted as questioning Israel's right to exist.

0 Politics Antisemitism

German antisemitism commissioner quits far‑left party over anti-Israel resolution

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 17 Mar

Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg in Germany, resigned from the far-left Die Linke party following a resolution condemning Israel passed by the party's youth delegation in Lower Saxony.

0 Holocaust Education

German school named for Albanian who saved Jews sends students to Tirana for Holocaust remembrance

Larry Luxner in JTA · 17 Mar

In a poignant commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, students from a Berlin high school, named after Albanian rescuer Refik Veseli, visited Tirana, Albania.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Esther and Other Captive Women

Leah Sarna in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb

Reexamining the Book of Esther reveals compelling parallels to the plight of agunot—Jewish women chained to unhappy marriages, unable to divorce due to their husbands' refusal to grant a get.

0 Television/Film History

The Jew who put Hitler on trial — and the play that stages his story

PJ Grisar in Forward · 6 Feb

Hans Litten, the Jewish lawyer who famously put Hitler on the witness stand in 1931, is the focus of Douglas P. Lackey's play, "Hans Litten: The Jew Who Cross-Examined Hitler."

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism speech sparks pushback from Jewish conservatives

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 1 Feb

Yoram Hazony, a prominent Israeli conservative intellectual, has sparked a contentious debate within the Jewish conservative community following his comments condemning antisemitic rhetoric from conservative figures like Tucker Carlson.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Yoram Hazony’s antisemitism speech sparks pushback from former aide and Jewish conservatives

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 30 Jan

Yoram Hazony, a key figure in national conservatism, has sparked a broader debate among Jewish conservatives following his recent comments on antisemitism within the American right.

0 Art Holocaust

A Showcase of Female Illustrated Post-WWII Books and Diaries

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Hadassah · 7 Jan

The exhibition "Who Will Draw Our History? Women's Graphic Narratives of the Holocaust, 1944-1949," showcased at the Kniznick Gallery for Feminist Art at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, highlights powerful artworks by female Holocaust survivors.

0 Antisemitism Politics

German antisemitism czar targeted in arson attack: ‘I will not be intimidated by this’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Jan

Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, Germany, has been targeted in a suspected arson attack at his property, with his family home at risk while they were present.

0 Antisemitism Politics

German antisemitism czar targeted in arson attack: ‘I will not be intimidated by this’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Jan

Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, Germany, has been targeted in a suspected arson attack at his property, with his family home at risk while they were present.

0 Antisemitism History

The Myth of Jewish Race (A History Written by Antisemites)

Future of Jewish · 7 Dec 2025

David Harris's excerpt from his book "Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know" explores the evolution of antisemitic narratives, particularly the myth of Jewish racial identity.

0 Philosophy Politics

Donald Trump says he foresees an 'everlasting peace' — Immanuel Kant would have found the flaws in that vision

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 24 Nov 2025

Exploring the theme of peace in politics, Robert Zaretsky contrasts Donald Trump's claim of achieving 'everlasting peace' following the release of Israeli hostages with the philosophical insights of Immanuel Kant.

0 Communities Culture

Germany excels at restoring synagogues destroyed by the Nazis. But can they foster new Jewish life?

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 17 Oct 2025

Germany has invested significantly in restoring historic synagogues, such as Munich's Reichenbachstrasse Synagogue, as evidence of its commitment to Jewish life.

0 Holocaust History

Meet the French Women Who Defied the Nazis

Cathryn J. Prince in Hadassah · 6 Aug 2025

Lynne Olson's book, "The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück," chronicles the inspiring stories of four non-Jewish French women who resisted the Nazis and were subsequently imprisoned at the Ravensbrück concentration camp.

0 Literature History

Serious Jewish Books to Read This Summer

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 7 Jul 2025

Sandee Brawarsky curates a selection of significant Jewish books to read over the summer, spanning diverse narratives of Jewish identity and history.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

A Queer Jewish Reading List

Editor in Hadassah · 6 Jun 2025

In honor of Pride Month, Hadassah Magazine presents "A Queer Jewish Reading List," showcasing a diverse selection of literature that reflects queer Jewish experiences.

0 Holocaust History

In WWII’s only all-female concentration camp, community was the key to survival

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 28 May 2025

Lynne Olson's book, "The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück," delves into the unique story of the all-female concentration camp during World War II, focusing on how community and solidarity among prisoners were key to survival.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What happens when a party that seeks to erase the Holocaust gains unprecedented power? Germany is about to find out.

Monika Hübscher in Forward · 27 Feb 2025

In the wake of Germany's latest federal elections, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured over 20% of Bundestag seats, demonstrating unprecedented influence.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Suspect in Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing sought to kill Jews

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Feb 2025

A 19-year-old Syrian suspect has been arrested following a stabbing incident at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, targeting Jews as per his confession.

0 Politics Antisemitism

German Jews express alarm after J.D. Vance’s comments boost far-right AfD ahead of election

Toby Axelrod in Forward · 21 Feb 2025

The rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of Germany's election has caused alarm among German Jews and politicians, especially following a speech by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.

0 Holocaust Art

How seven siblings survived the Holocaust — and how the next generation is telling their story

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 18 Feb 2025

Beth Lane, inspired by her family's harrowing Holocaust survival story recorded by her late uncle Alfons Weber, has created a directorial debut film titled "UnBroken: Would You Hide Me?"

0 History Politics

Hitler’s Enablers Included Conservative German Jews

Dan Freedman in Moment · 30 Jan 2025

During the early years of Nazi rule, a small group of conservative German Jews, such as Hans-Joachim Schoeps and Max Naumann, astonishingly supported Adolf Hitler, believing they could preserve their status and avoid persecution by emphasizing their deep German roots.

0 History Holocaust

German woman who lives in home looted from Jews must give it up, judge rules

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 31 Dec 2024

After a decade of legal battles, a German court has ruled that an 85-year-old woman, Gabriele Lieske, and her son must vacate a property once owned by Jewish caretakers, forcibly sold under Nazi duress in 1939.

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