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Norway

Norwegian church hosts photo exhibition saying Palestinians are ‘crucified daily’

Several church groups in Norway are organizing a photo exhibition from the West Bank, to be displayed in a cathedral, whose text states that Palestinians undergo “daily crucifixions.”

Norway issues new action plan against antisemitism

The Norwegian government has published a new action plan against antisemitism for 2021-2023, as part of its work for inclusion and against discrimination and hate speech.

After outcry, Holocaust survivors allowed to move to Oslo Jewish nursing home

Following an outcry, a city in Norway reversed its decision not to let two Holocaust survivors move to the country’s only Jewish nursing home in Oslo.

Norwegian state radio host wishes “vaccine didn’t work” in Israel

A host at Norwegian state-owned radio station NRK P13 went on a live antisemitic rant where he expressed his wish that the COVID-19 vaccine would not work in Israel because it is a "shitty country."

Norwegian Jews “more active than ever”

Norway’s Chief Rabbi, Joav Melchior, has said the country’s small Jewish community, which comprises around 1,000 members, was “more active than ever, if virtually”. 

As coronavirus cuts off borders, Oslo baby’s delayed circumcision is tip of iceberg

For the first time in 75 years, the Oslo Jewish community is not meeting for communal worship. Likewise, lifecycle events, such as ritual circumcisions and weddings are now on hold.

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