European Jews

Jewish chess trailblazer Judit Polgár tapped for Hungary's presidency

“Judit Polgár's name has been synonymous with talent and perseverance for decades,” Prime Minister Magyar wrote, adding that it would be a personal honor if she accepted the nomination.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 10: Judit Polgar attends 2016 Gala Opening for World Chess Championship at The Plaza Hotel on November 10, 2016 in New York City.
Gazan influencer Saleh Al-Jafaraw, Mr. FAFO, using an Instagram shareable sticker overlay, which places the phrase "A survivor of the Gaza Holocaust" in Arabic and English.

Europe’s democratic future depends on curbing online hate today

Dr. Moshe Kantor, President of the European Jewish Congress

The Dreyfus test: Is Europe failing again?

French police officers stand guard in front of the Synagogue of Sarcelles, Paris's suburb, on October 11, 2023, after recent Hamas attacks in Israel.

Some 300 evacuated after car with military-grade weapon found near Paris synagogue


Exploring the cosmos of composer Paul Ben-Haim with German-Jewish violinist Liv Migdal

Migdal boasts an impressive career, having played as soloist with top musicians and orchestras worldwide. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim.

 VIOLINIST Liv Migdal.

Yael Foundation launches security initiative to combat rising antisemitism across Europe

New project to enhance Jewish community safety through training, resilience, and intelligence sharing, with initial support targeting schools in Western and Central Europe.

Yael Foundation Co-Founder Uri Poliavich on a visit to the Jewish school in Rome: "I am delighted that we are launching this unprecedented project that will keep Jewish communities safer and more secure."

'A smoking gun': Shocking investigation reveals systemic antisemitism at France's 'Le Monde'

Testimonies from within the newsroom reveal that the French Jewish community was explicitly referred to as a “hostile community” during editorial meetings.

 ‘All the security is not a normal life,’ Rabbi Moshe Sebbag told The Jerusalem Post as French Jews face an uncertain future.

Thousands rally in Amsterdam against antisemitism amid rising attacks in the Netherlands

Shocking recent events occurred during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, where chants of "Death to Jews" were heard in public squares.

 Rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

Should I stay or should I go?: Answering the question of a Jewish future in Europe - opinion

Israel was founded as a haven for Jews facing persecution, and it remains the only nation explicitly committed to their security - but is it the future of global Jewry?

 OVER 150 French Jews made aliyah on an International Fellowship of Christians and Jews flight last week.

EJA calls on Europe to enact six month emergency period due to antisemitism 

EJA chairman declares 'antisemitism emergency' in Europe, urges EU to enact six-month special protection measures.

 Menachem Margolin EJA calls on Europe to enact 6 month emergency period due to antisemitism.

My Word: The international sport of kicking the Jew

It is no good kicking the Jew-hatred down the road and trying to ignore it. Europe is not yet lost, but it needs to combat foul play.

 Protesters running after Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam

A year in European antisemitism: What are the online and physical trends?

A new report by the Diaspora Ministry outlines the countries most affected by increasing antisemitism, and explores who drives this rise.

  GeographicDistribution of ReportedAntisemitic Incidents in Europe since October 7, 2023

Amsterdam pogrom linked to Israel delegitimization, Hague proceedings, says FM Sa'ar

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke of normalization, the importance of minorities in the Middle East, and the right of Israel to self-defense.

 Newly appointed Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

'This is Auschwitz': Hundreds defy Amsterdam protest ban in solidarity with antisemitic attackers

On Sunday afternoon, the city of Amsterdam posted on X that protesters who defied the ban would be arrested.

 Anti-Israel protesters arrived in troves "in solidarity" with Thursday's pogrom in Amsterdam.