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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

Panorama documentary on antisemitism nominated for Bafta TV Award

The BBC’s Panorama documentary about the row over alleged antisemitism in the Labour Party has been nominated for a Bafta TV Award, the arts charity announced.
Poland

Right-wing Polish journalist calls Jews “ruthless” and Holocaust “a myth”

A Polish antisemitism watchdog is calling out right-wing journalist Rafal Ziemkiewicz over his latest book, which calls Jews “ruthless” and the Holocaust “a myth.”
Germany

German Halle synagogue shooter attempts prison escape

The gunman accused of attacking a synagogue in Halle, Germany, in 2019, was recaptured by German authorities after attempting a prison escape.
Italy

Florence Synagogue reopens for a day with Botticelli-inspired art installation

After nearly three months of Coronavirus shutdown, the Grand Synagogue in Florence opened for one day with an art installation marking Shavuot that directly channeled the work of the great Florentine Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli.
Poland

Auschwitz museum struggling for funds under lockdown

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum was forced to launch an appeal for funding after two months under a coronavirus lockdown that saw revenue from visitors dry up.
Czech Republic

694 antisemitic incidents recorded in the Czech Republic in 2019

There were 694 antisemitic incidents in 2019, according to the latest annual report on manifestations of antisemitism in the Czech Republic, published by the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic (FJC).
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