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Jewish Community of Estonia commemorates victims of the June 1941 deportations

The commemoration ceremony at Rahumäe was attended by members of the Board of the Jewish Community of Estonia, alongside community representatives including Vitali Pishchanok, Eduard Klass, Alla Jakobson, and Aavi Dobrysh.

Holocaust survivor Arlette Testyler dies aged 93

Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and educating younger generations about the persecution of Jews during the Shoah.

Fourth suspect arrested in Heemstede synagogue terror plot

Authorities say he is suspected of “preparing acts to cause an explosion or committing arson in association with a terrorist motive.”

Israeli and anti-regime Iranian marchers forced out of Bologna Pride amid chants of “Zionists out”

Within 20 seconds, they were intimidated and, amid chants of “Zionists out of the march,” were prevented from continuing by violent shoving and coordinated pushing.

Greek Jews slam desecration of Holocaust memorial

The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece has condemned the desecration of Thessaloniki’s Holocaust monument which took place on Sunday.

Italy’s parliament marks 80 years since racial laws targeted Jews

The Italian parliament on Tuesday held a session recalling the 80th anniversary of the 1938 racial laws it approved under the rule of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.

British woman who saved Jews from the Nazis honoured

A British woman who risked her life during World War Two by hiding a Jewish friend from the Nazis has been posthumously honoured by the UK government.

Three arrested in Poland after far-right celebration of Hitler’s birthday

Three people have been arrested and charged with propagating fascism after a news programme revealed details about a neo-Nazi group in Poland that celebrated Adolf Hitler.

UK Jewish groups enraged after Amnesty cancels London event on Israel

Jewish organisations in Britain have been angered by Amnesty International U.K.'s decision to cancel a joint event on Israel at its London headquarters, and are accusing the human rights group of being motivated by anti-Zionist bias.

Two Berlin museums return works to Jewish collector

Two Berlin museums have returned works to the heirs of a Jewish collector who liquidated them during World War II, according to the Foundation of Prussian Cultural Heritage.

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