NEWS FROM COMMUNITIES

Denmark

Jewish Community in Denmark recorded the highest number of antisemitic incidents ever in the country in 2024 report

The number of serious cases has also increased, including an arson attack on a Jewish woman’s home, a knife assault on a Jewish boy, and seven additional incidents of violence, assault, and physical harassment against Jewish individuals.

Ina Rosen appointed new Chair of the Jewish Community in Denmark

Previously vice-chair, she holds a PhD in the sociology of religion and has worked for more than 20 years in strategy, communications, and development in large companies and organizations. She is the first woman ever to chair the Jewish Community in its 340-year history.

Jewish Community in Denmark: “No one should feel unsafe on the streets of Copenhagen”

The Jewish Community in Denmark stresses that no one should feel unsafe on the streets of Copenhagen and that we have a responsibility to ensure that conflicts in the Middle East are not imported to the country.

Man charged with arson attack on a Jewish home in Copenhagen

“We are shocked by this form of antisemitic terrorism, which we believe the overwhelming majority of Danes strongly condemn," said the Chairman of the Jewish Community in Denmark Henri Goldstein.

Danish government presents cross-party new initiatives to strengthen the fight against antisemitism

These initiatives include the possibility of increased penalties for hate crimes, mapping antisemitism on social media, strengthened monitoring of antisemitism on the platforms of tech giants, and the development of educational materials.

Danish nun who saved two Jewish infants in the Holocaust recognised by Israel

When Bylov Jespersen was 22, she saved the lives of two Jewish babies during the Nazi occupation of Denmark and took care of them until the end of the war

Subscribe to EJC newsletter

Get EJC's bi-weekly newsletter, including the latest statements and news from the European Jewish communities, direct to your inbox.

European Jewish Congress will use the information you provide on this form to contact you. We will treat your information with respect and will not share it with others. By clicking Subscribe, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

browse by community