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Tunisia

Tunisian Jewish pilgrimage scaled back amid security fears

The pilgrimage is at the heart of Jewish tradition in Tunisia, where only about 1,500 members of the faith still live — mainly on Djerba.
Germany

Far-right crimes in Germany increased to 28,945 in 2023

German Minister of the Interior and Community Nancy Faeser, stated: “It must be assumed that even violent crimes of right-wing extremism continued to increase significantly in 2023.”
United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister: “7 October has left empty seats at the Seder table for too many families”

He said he recognised Pesach would be “a moment for families and communities to give thanks” as they gathered around the Seder table to break matzah together.
Hungary

President of Hungary apologises for father’s Nazi collaboration in a Shoah ceremony in Parliament

“Taking responsibility for the past, including my personal history, I pay tribute to all victims of the Holocaust,” he added.
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United Kingdom

An empty Seder table with 133 chairs for the hostages sends powerful message outside Downing Street

More than 300 people from the UK Jewish community, Israelis and supporters attended the solidarity event outside Downing Street, organised by the UK Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Germany

Afd leader running in regional elections goes on trial on charges of using a Nazi slogan

Björn Höcke, 52, is the leader of the regional branch of Alternative for Germany, or AfD, in the eastern state of Thuringia and a powerful figure on the party’s hard right.
United Kingdom

UK government sanctions leading Iranian military figures and entities following the attack on Israel

The UK has sanctioned a further seven individuals and six entities who have enabled Iran to conduct destabilising regional activity, including its direct attack on Israel.
Switzerland

Switzerland’s lower house moves to ban use of Nazi and extremist symbols that could stir violence

Efforts to push for tougher legislation have accelerated in recent months in the wake of a surge of antisemitic attacks in Switzerland and across Europe.
Ukraine

The first Ukrainian-language Haggadah goes to print

Translating second-century Hebrew and Aramaic text of the Haggadah into modern Ukrainian was no simple task. The difficulties began as early as the first letter of the word Haggadah.
Denmark

Jewish community of Denmark President: “Today we are far more cautious than we have ever been”

Henri Goldstein stressed that conflicts in the Middle East often ripple out to affect Jewish communities worldwide, including those in Denmark. He highlighted the unity within the Jewish community.
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