Poland‘Reviewing’ Changes to Israel’s School Trips to Former Concentration Camps
A senior Polish diplomat said his government is “reviewing” changes to the annual educational school trips from Israel to former Nazi death camps.
Lithuania Abandons Plan to Build Conference Center Atop Former Jewish Cemetery
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Lithuania’s government has shelved controversial plans to build a flashy conference center on what used to be a Jewish cemetery in the...
Illicit Engagement Party Roils Australian Jews as Lockdown Extended
Video from a packed engagement party is roiling the Jewish community of Melbourne, Australia, amid a growing outbreak of COVID-19 that has extended yet another stringent lockdown there.
Jewish Humanitarian Groups Try to Help as Crises Unfold in Haiti, Afghanistan
Two major humanitarian crises are eliciting the involvement of Jewish aid organizations, although it is unclear whether much can be done from afar to support Afghans now that the Taliban has retaken their country.
Poland Approves Law Limiting Holocaust Restitution Claims, Sparking Global Jewish Outrage
Poland’s president signed into law a bill that will restrict Holocaust restitution claims by Jews and others who had property stolen by the Nazis or Soviet-backed occupation forces during the World War II era.
Ukraine OKs Uman Pilgrimage for Vaccinated Arrivals
Ukraine will allow vaccinated pilgrims to arrive in Uman ahead of the annual Rosh Hashanah celebration there, authorities said.
Belgian Town Square to Remove References to Latvian Nazi Collaborators
A Belgian town is removing from a local square most of its references to a group of Latvian soldiers who were part of Nazi Germany’s SS forces, following allegations that the square honored them
French Police Detain Woman For Poster Deemed Antisemitic At COVID Protest
Police in France detained a woman for carrying a sign widely deemed antisemitic at a demonstration against COVID-19 emergency measures.
Norwegian Imam Who Has Promoted Interfaith Dialogue Said Jews Should Be Killed
A Muslim imam in Norway who has led interfaith dialogue projects has made antisemitic statements on Facebook.
Russian Scientist, 82, Beaten on Moscow Bus By Assailant Seeking to ‘Finish Hitler’s Job’
An 82-year-old prominent scientist was assaulted on a bus in Moscow by a much younger assailant who shouted that “Hitler should have finished the job, so I’ll do it for him.”
