Barcelona

June 1, 2026, 12:21 pm

Barcelona sauna condemns exclusion of Jewish women and drops event organisers

Venue says it “strongly condemn(s)” exclusion based on symbols such as the Star of David and will no longer host the group behind the event

By Annabel Sinclair

May 31, 2026, 5:15 pm

Spanish sauna faces legal action after denying entry to woman wearing Star of David

The incident, at a Barcelona venue called Sauna Thermas, was captured on video and widely shared online

By Adam Decker

View over Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia avenue

June 2, 2025, 12:37 pm

Hamas thanks Barcelona for cutting friendship ties with Tel Aviv

Spanish city's council voted to 'break all institutional relations'

By Michelle Rosenberg

Artwork of the Lubuvitcher Rebbe by British Israeli artist Michelle Levy. Pic: Michelle Levy

June 13, 2023, 12:33 pm

Rebbe artwork takes pride of place in Barcelona Metro

Michelle Levy's depiction of the Lubuvitcher Rebbe is one of 1327 works by 837 artists in immersive art display in city's transit system

By Michelle Rosenberg

June 2, 2023, 4:31 pm

Barcelona mayor who severed ties with Tel Aviv loses election

Ada Colau, known in the past for backing the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel, opted to dissolve the twin city pact between Barcelona and Tel Aviv.

By Orge Castellano (JTA)

March 2, 2023, 2:01 pm

JLE Barcelona trip traces Spain’s Jewish past and present and looks to the future

Around 50 young professionals explore medieval Jewish history pre-1492 expulsion as part of educational Shabbat weekend.

By Michelle Rosenberg

A picture of the Royal Palace of Madrid at sunset.

February 14, 2023, 1:26 pm

Madrid offers to partner with Tel Aviv after Barcelona severs ‘twin city’ ties

Barcelona’s mayor, Ada Colau, cut ties with Tel Aviv on Wednesday, citing what she said was “apartheid” in Israel.

By Orge Castellano (JTA)

Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau, speaking in January. (Mario Wurzburger/Getty Images)

February 9, 2023, 9:22 am

Barcelona mayor severs ties with twin city of Tel Aviv, citing Israeli ‘apartheid’

The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Spain condemned the decision, which it called “sophisticated antisemitism.”

By Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA)

July 20, 2021, 8:56 am

Barcelona requests not to play in Jerusalem, so Beitar cancels the match

'A game against Beitar should take place in Jerusalem, and if the reason for it not taking place there is political, and I give int, I won’t be at peace', the club's owner said

By JTA

June 7, 2021, 11:26 am

Jewish philanthropic charity officially says ‘Hola’ to Spanish Jews

Genesis Philanthropy Group said the social and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Spain had expedited its focus on the country.

By Jewish News Reporter

BDS activists protest against the planned football match

November 13, 2019, 4:30 pm

Football match between Argentina and Uruguay in Israel targeted by BDS activists

Global stars Lionel Messi from Argentina and Luis Suarez from Uruguay are in the confirmed teams to participate in the friendly match in Tel Aviv

By JTA

October 24, 2019, 4:53 pm

Argentina to finally play football in Israel after 2018 cancellation

National team to play against Uruguay in a Tel Aviv friendly next month, featuring star man, Barcelona's Lionel Messi

By JTA

October 2, 2019, 3:13 pm

A buzz through Barcelona

Naomi Nakam found an unlikely guide in Barcelona to help her discover the Catalan capital’s Jewish heritage

By Naomi Frankel

Vandalism covered up (Twitter/@DavidYabo)

September 9, 2019, 12:25 pm

‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on Barcelona’s largest synagogue

Synagogue of the Jewish Community of Barcelona vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti, as the action is branded 'reflecting a racist mentality'

By JTA

Germany wins it's 4th FIFA World Cup, after beating Argentina 1-0 in 2014

June 14, 2018, 10:49 am

#WorldCup 2018: Seven Jewish stories to follow!

Israel may not be going to Russia as the world's eye's watch the biggest Football tournament on earth - but there are still a number of Jewish angles to look out for!

By Emily Burack (JTA)

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