The demolition of the city’s main synagogue was an early sign of the terrible destruction to come under the Nazi regime.
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Rabbi’s Brush With Danger in Ukraine Went Viral
A video put a fresh spotlight on the chief rabbi of Ukraine, whose renown predates his humanitarian efforts since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Ben Helfgott, Holocaust Survivor Turned Weight Lifter, Dies at 93
He was one of more than 700 child survivors flown to Britain after World War II. He later became a leader in efforts to remember the Nazi horrors.
Haim Roet, Who Kept Holocaust Victims’ Names Alive, Dies at 90
Since he first read the names of people murdered by the Nazis at a protest in 1989, the practice has become a part of memorial ceremonies around the world.
Berlin Police Investigate Roger Waters Over Nazi-Style Uniform
Mr. Waters, a founder of Pink Floyd, who has long been critical of Israel, has worn similar clothing in the past when playing songs from Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall.”
Israelis March Through Jerusalem, Raising Tensions in a Divided City
The annual parade marks the unification of the city after Israel captured East Jerusalem in 1967. Israelis see it as a celebration, but Palestinians consider it an insult, and it was marred by incitement against Arabs.
2 Visitors Killed at Synagogue in Tunisia by Naval Guardsman
The guardsman, who the authorities said was shot dead by security officers, killed two visitors and two guards at an ancient temple on the island of Djerba. He also killed a guard at his base.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 13 in Gaza, Palestinians Say
At least three of the dead were leaders in Islamic Jihad, the group said. Officials reported that at least 10 civilians, including children, were killed in the strikes, which Israel said had hit the planners of attacks.
Dutch Police Arrest 154 Soccer Fans Over Antisemitic Chants
Though the Netherlands’ Jewish population is tiny, Jewish identity — and antisemitic abuse — has become entangled in the country’s soccer culture.
The 2 Israels: Court Crisis Is Front Line for Dueling Visions of a Nation’s Future
For many Israelis, their country’s future rests on the fate of a government plan to overhaul the courts. In a remote part of northeastern Israel, ethnic and religious differences among Jews show why the issue has become so important.