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Robert Sesselmann, in white, attends an AfD election event in Sonneberg, eastern Germany, June 25, 2023. (Ferdinand Merzbach/News5/AFP via Getty Images)

June 27, 2023, 9:14 am

Germany’s far-right AfD party scores first district victory, alarming Jewish leaders

Launched in 2013 on an anti-immigrant, anti-European Union, ultra-nationalist platform, the AfD won its first seats in the national parliament in 2017.

By Toby Axelrod (JTA)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel during her state visit to Israel in 2018 touring Israel national Holocaust memorial museum, Yad Vashem. Credit: Yad Vashem on Twitter

September 28, 2021, 10:58 am

Why Angela Merkel’s departure is a sad moment for many German Jews

From supporting Jewish rituals to giving backing to Israel and encouraging robust Holocaust education, the outgoing chancellor has been a steadfast ally

By Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA)

June 25, 2021, 2:11 pm

US and Germany join in Holocaust education push

Joe Biden and Angela Merkel's government signing a letter of intent to share information about advancing teaching the Shoah

By JTA

February 13, 2021, 1:03 pm

Angela Merkel puts finishing touches on scroll that survived Kristallnacht

German chancellor helped complete the refurbishment of the The Sulzbacher Torah

By Jewish News Reporter

June 3, 2020, 6:06 pm

Forty Under 40: Our top 10 take a bow!

From community leaders and political activists, to LGBT and mental health campaigners, TV hosts and top legal minds, we identify those set to shape the community for years to come!

Forensics investigate at the scene after a shooting in central Hanau, Germany Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Eight people were killed in shootings in the German city of Hanau on Wednesday evening, authorities said. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

February 22, 2020, 4:08 pm

Germany gets tougher on internet hate, including antisemitism

Angela Merkel’s cabinet approves bill which would force social media firms to report hate speech and glorification of violence to the police

By JTA

December 6, 2019, 1:33 pm

Angela Merkel visits Auschwitz-Birkenau for first time while in office

The German chancellor met a camp survivor and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki ahead of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

By Jewish News Reporter

November 23, 2019, 4:20 pm

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Auschwitz for first time

The visit to the former death camp located in modern-day Poland is scheduled for 6 December

By JTA

German Chancellor Angela Merkel adjusts a wreath during a memorial event at the Defence Ministry in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, July 20, 2019. On July 20, 2019 Germany marks the 75th anniversary of the failed attempt to kill Hitler in 1944. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

July 20, 2019, 6:10 pm

Merkel urges Europe to confront modern antisemitism

German Chancellor speaks at event marking the anniversary of the failed attempt to kill Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler

By Jewish News Reporter

The May 27, 2019 front page of German daily Bild, featuring a cut-out kippah and urging readers to wear the Jewish kippa in protest of antisemitic attacks. (Twitter via Times of Israel)

May 30, 2019, 3:59 pm

Antisemitism commissioner urges Germans to wear kippahs in solidarity with Jews

Felix Klein urged people to don Jewish head-coverings ahead of Al Quds Day when 'people will agitate unbearably against Israel and against Jews'

By JTA

March 8, 2019, 1:10 pm

‘After hosting the Big Family Show, I’m finally off to Israel!’

Salt beef or cholent? Smoked salmon or cream cheese? Get to know the haymishe side of Big Family Show & Expo co-host Nick Ferrari, ahead of the big day on Sunday 17 March.

By Brigit Grant

(from left to right) Rabbi David Ian Hulbert, Rabbi Nathan Godleman, Rabbi Dr. Barbara Borts, Minister Helge Braun (Chief of the German Chancellery) Rabbinic Ordinand Alexander Goldberg and Professor Rabbi Marc Eli Saperstein. Credit: Bundesregierung / Bergmann

November 12, 2018, 11:34 am

British rabbis in Berlin to hear antisemitism warnings from German leaders

Progressive and Orthodox delegation face stark reality in German capital during the 80-year Kristallnacht commemoration

November 11, 2018, 9:13 am

Angela Merkel warns of modern racism on 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht

German Chancellor joined the country's main Jewish leaders in warning against tolerating modern-day anti-Semitism and racism

By Jewish News Reporter

October 26, 2018, 3:37 pm

Angela Merkel to give Israeli aid charity top German honour for helping refugees

IsraAid will receive Integration Award for its 'bridge building' project, which provides support for refugee women living in shelters

German Chancellor Angela Merkel lays a wreath during her visit to Israel's national Holocaust memorial museum, Had Vashem. Credit: Had Vashem on Twitter

October 4, 2018, 7:52 pm

Angela Merkel focuses on Germany’s antisemitism fight during Israel visit

German chancellor emphasises country's battle against the scourge of Jew-hatred as she meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

By JTA

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