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Jewish student attacked in Dublin nightclub in suspected hate crime amid fears of rising antisemitism

The victim, who is from the United States and studying in Ireland, said he was asked: “Are you Jewish?”. He said he confirmed that he was and was then attacked and beaten.

Zentralrat President expresses concern over rise of antisemitism and extremism in Germany since October 7th

He expressed his shock, stating, "What we are experiencing today is something I could not have imagined in my nightmares in 2014."

Thousands attend rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

The demonstration, titled “Together Against Jew-Hatred” gathered thousands to condemn the rise of antisemitism in the country following the pogrom against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

The construction of the first synagogue in Montenegro has begun

The construction of Montenegro's first synagogue, Ar Ashem, located on Radosava Burića Street in Podgorica, has officially begun, as announced by the Jewish Community of Montenegro.

Portugal has only approved eight per cent of Sephardic applications for citizenship

Portugal's Institute of Registers and Notaries (IRN) has so far only approved...

Serbian Jews oppose rehabilitation of WWII-era prime minister

The Jewish community of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, has vowed to...

Luxembourg commemorates 75th anniversary of Nazi deportations of Jews

On Sunday, 16th October, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg was joined by...

Luxembourg commemorates 75th anniversary of first Nazi deportation of Jews

Luxembourg will mark the 75th anniversary on Sunday of the first deportation...

Residents of Peres’ Belarus birthplace gather outside his childhood home

Residents of the Belarus birthplace of Shimon Peres gathered outside his childhood...

Portuguese city unveils 16th century Torah used by crypto-Jews

A small city in north-east Portugal unveiled for the first time a...

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