European Jews

The Dreyfus test: Is Europe failing again?

Society is again being tested on whether it can distinguish legitimate political disagreement from collective hatred directed at an entire people.

Dr. Moshe Kantor, President of the European Jewish Congress
French police officers stand guard in front of the Synagogue of Sarcelles, Paris's suburb, on October 11, 2023, after recent Hamas attacks in Israel.

Some 300 evacuated after car with military-grade weapon found near Paris synagogue

Gideon Taylor, president of the World Jewish restitution Organization (WJRO).

Italian Parliament advances groundbreaking bill to return Holocaust-era looted art

Menachem Israelivitch (2nd R) and Michel Rolland (2nd L) with the winemaker  and ex -director of Château Lascombes. The kosher cuvée is always a team effort.

Wine Talk: The kosher Michel Rolland


Molotov cocktail thrown at synagogue in Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih sparks fear of rising antisemitism

Second antisemitic incident in a week • Security upgrades prevented a major disaster during Passover

 Assailants throw molotov cocktail at a synagogue in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, April 21, 2025. (illustration)

Iran’s infiltration of Swedish gangs is a dangerous escalation - analysis

The challenge in Europe is that this could lead to more crimes against Israeli or Jewish targets.

Members of a special IRGC force attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2022.

Germany is failing to keep its most meaningful promise to protect Jews - opinion

Antisemitism never truly left Germany; it simply evolved. What was once largely the domain of far-right extremists has taken on new forms: leftist and Islamist antisemitism.

 DEMONSTRATORS STAND near the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, as they attend a demonstration against left-wing, right-wing, and Islamist antisemitism and in favor of showing solidarity with Israel, in Berlin, last year.

As Italy changes citizenship laws, descendants of Holocaust survivors risk losing citizenship claim

The new law requires the individual to speak proficient Italian, have an Italian parent or grandparent and have spent three years in the country legally.

An Italian policeman controls a passport looking at pictures of wanted people (L) at a customs gate in Rome's Fiumicino airport December 1, 2001.

Israel launches $1m. plan to protect Jewish students on European campuses amid antisemitism surge

Jewish students worldwide faced an unprecedented rise in antisemitism on campuses since the October 7th attacks, which prompted Israel’s $1m. Initiative.

A protester attend the annual al-Quds Day, in London, Britain, March 23, 2025

Israel’s antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted on the controversial conference

Israel’s antisemitism envoy left out of key planning for controversial conference.

MICHAL COTLER-WUNSH

Is Europe starting to understand the Islamic threat? - opinion

Europe may also be starting to understand and justify Israel’s struggle against terrorism.

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, is illuminated with the colours of the Israeli flag to show solidarity with Israel

Jewish Youth across Europe embrace Bible Quiz in historic competition

Munich event sees record participation as young Jews reconnect with tradition and identity.

 An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Exploring the cosmos of composer Paul Ben-Haim with German-Jewish violinist Liv Migdal

Migdal boasts an impressive career, having played as soloist with top musicians and orchestras worldwide. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim.

 VIOLINIST Liv Migdal.

Yael Foundation launches security initiative to combat rising antisemitism across Europe

New project to enhance Jewish community safety through training, resilience, and intelligence sharing, with initial support targeting schools in Western and Central Europe.

Yael Foundation Co-Founder Uri Poliavich on a visit to the Jewish school in Rome: "I am delighted that we are launching this unprecedented project that will keep Jewish communities safer and more secure."