Dublin, Ireland

Dublin's National Concert Hall scraps fundraiser for Israeli emergency service, igniting outcry

Grace Gilson in Forward · 13 Apr

The National Concert Hall in Dublin has faced criticism after cancelling a fundraiser for Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA).

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Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in 6 months through a new reporting system

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 2 Mar

The new report by the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) reveals a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents, with 143 cases recorded in just six months since the reporting system's launch.

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Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in 6 months through a new reporting system

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 2 Mar

In the first thorough documentation of antisemitic incidents in Ireland, 143 instances were reported by the Jewish community over six months using a new system.

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Survey shows half of Irish adults do not know 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jan

A recent survey by the Claims Conference reveals disconcerting levels of Holocaust ignorance and denial in Ireland, with half of Irish adults unaware that 6 million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, and 17% believing the death toll is exaggerated.

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Josef Veselsky, Holocaust survivor and table tennis master who was Ireland's oldest man, dies at 107

Grace Gilson in Forward · 5 Jan

Josef Veselsky, originally Josef Weiss, was a Holocaust survivor and renowned table tennis player who passed away at 107 in Ireland, where he was the country's oldest man.

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The Nuclear Option: Lise Meitner, Erwin Schrödinger, and the Science of Exile

Katharine Mullen in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Jan

Lise Meitner, a pioneering physicist from a secular Jewish Viennese family, significantly contributed to the field of nuclear physics in early 20th century Europe.

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Being Pro-Israel in the Most Antisemitic Country

Jamie O Mahony in Future of Jewish · 28 Dec 2025

The article discusses the pervasive antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in Ireland, which has intensified since the October 7th attacks.

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British police drop case against Bob Vylan for ‘Death to the IDF’ chant, sparking outrage from Jewish groups

Grace Gilson in Forward · 24 Dec 2025

British police have dropped their investigation into Bob Vylan, a UK punk band, whose chants of "Death to the IDF" at the Glastonbury music festival stirred controversy among Jewish groups.

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Dublin city councillors accuse Israel and ‘Zionist lobby’ of quashing proposal to rename Herzog Park

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 2 Dec 2025

The controversy surrounding Herzog Park in Dublin escalates as city councillors debate a proposal to rename the park, originally named after Chaim Herzog, an Irish-born president of Israel, due to his role in Israel's Zionist history.

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After facing criticism, Dublin tables proposal to rename Herzog Park — for now

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 1 Dec 2025

Dublin City Council's controversial proposal to rename Herzog Park, honoring Chaim Herzog, has been temporarily shelved amid significant criticism.

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Ireland elects left-wing politician with record of anti-Israel rhetoric as president

Grace Gilson in JTA · 27 Oct 2025

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing Irish politician known for her outspoken criticism of Israel, has been elected president of Ireland with a historic margin of 63% of the votes.

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Au Revoir, Rav Yisrael

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun 2025

Rav Yisrael Salanter, founder of the Mussar movement, spent his final years in Paris to address the spiritual decline of the Jewish immigrant community.

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Another Irish band airs pro-Palestinian message at festival: ‘Israel is committing genocide’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 Jun 2025

The Irish band Fontaines D.C. used their platform at the Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona to project a pro-Palestinian message, claiming Israel is committing genocide.

0 Culture Politics

Who Can Date During a "Genocide"?

Jewdicious · 29 May 2025

The article delves into the complex interplay of personal identity and politics within the context of modern dating for a Jewish person navigating anti-Zionist sentiments.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Going Mainstream

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 28 May 2025

Seth Barrett Tillman, an Orthodox Jewish legal scholar based in Ireland, has risen to prominence due to his unconventional interpretations of the U.S. Constitution that have been utilized in defending Donald Trump.

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Going Mainstream

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 28 May 2025

Seth Barrett Tillman, an Orthodox Jewish legal scholar based in Ireland, has risen to prominence due to his unconventional interpretations of the U.S. Constitution that have been utilized in defending Donald Trump.

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Sderot: The Front Line

Jewdicious · 27 Apr 2025

The article provides a harrowing account of life in Sderot, Israel, which has been under persistent rocket attacks from Hamas in Gaza long before the more widely known events of October 7th.

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The Self-Inflicted White House Wounds

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Apr 2025

Bret Stephens discusses President Trump's self-created troubles, including his economic policies, alleged autocratic tendencies, and his ineffective foreign interventions.

0 Politics Communities

Should rabbis politicize the pulpit?

Bonjour Chai · 23 Apr 2025

Rabbis and communal leaders are grappling with their role in political discourse, with some advocating for the politicization of the pulpit while others call for a focus on unifying themes.

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Will Ireland Finally Stop Paying Lip Service When it Comes to Combating Antisemitism?

People of the Pod · 20 Mar 2025

Rabbi Andrew Baker discusses the complex relationship between Ireland and Israel, marked by antisemitic rhetoric and diplomatic tensions.

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What the Jewish F*ck

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 7 Feb 2025

This piece from Future of Jewish critiques international and political reactions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting perceived biases in media and diplomatic discourse.

0 Holocaust Politics

A South Carolina rabbi’s Holocaust memorial speech was pulled from public TV for being too ‘political’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 31 Jan 2025

Rabbi Sam Rose of South Carolina faced censorship when his Holocaust memorial speech linking the Holocaust to current anti-refugee, LGBTQ policies, and book bans was removed from a state public TV broadcast.

0 Politics Holocaust

Jews removed from Irish Holocaust memorial event for protesting president’s remarks on Gaza

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Jan 2025

A Holocaust memorial ceremony in Dublin was disrupted when Jewish attendees protested remarks by Irish President Michael Higgins concerning the recent Gaza conflict during his speech.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Is Ireland the most antisemitic country in the West?

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Jan 2025

Recent events have spotlighted potential antisemitism in Ireland, especially criticisms concerning the Irish president's controversial speech at a Holocaust Memorial event.

0 Politics Culture

Who's really committing genocide? Israel, or Ireland?

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish · 27 Jan 2025

Daniel Greenfield critically examines the Irish government's claims of genocide against Israel by juxtaposing their accusations with the demographic and cultural changes taking place in Ireland, which he argues could be considered a form of "self-genocide."

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