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Fritz Bauer, a Jewish, socialist, and homosexual lawyer, fought tirelessly post-World War II to bring Nazi war criminals to justice in Germany.

Bavaria's premier affirmed his commitment to Jewish life in the state during the opening of a cultural center in Bayreuth, highlighting the need for visibility amid ongoing antisemitism.

Students in Czechia took on a project to restore rare functionalist furniture that belonged to a Jewish family.

An undercover police operation thwarted a deadly Islamic State plot targeting Britain's Jewish community, leading to life sentences for the conspirators.

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for planning a gun attack on a Jewish gathering in Manchester inspired by the Islamic State.

Two British citizens have been sentenced to life imprisonment for planning a mass attack against the Jewish community in Manchester, inspired by ISIS.

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for planning a terrorist attack against a Jewish gathering in Manchester, UK.

Two men were sentenced to life in prison by a court in Preston, near Manchester, for planning a potential terror attack targeting the Jewish minority in the UK.

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting a terrorist attack against the Jewish community in Greater Manchester, which was prevented by an undercover operation.

Two extremists have been sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting a mass terror attack in the UK targeting the Jewish community in Greater Manchester.

Ingeborg Kropp-Arend, an active volunteer, received the Federal Cross of Merit for her extensive contributions to social projects, including supporting women at the Munich central station and commemorating Jewish life in a historic villa in Fulda.

The article reflects on the life of Otto Šimko, a Jewish scout and journalist, who, at 101, shared his experiences in a podcast before his passing in February 2023.

The article explores the complex heritage of Maria Bosse-Sporleder, a Baltic German who reflects on her cultural identity and family background, revealing influences from various ethnicities including Russian and Jewish.

A new restaurant inspired by Jewish cuisine called Sová, which means abundance, has opened in the Jardins area of São Paulo.

Noam Brusilovsky humorously examines the phenomenon of self-identified Jewishness in his critique at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin.

The article discusses the emergence of Jewish traveling theater groups in Biłgoraj starting in 1916, highlighting the role of theater in raising cultural awareness among the local Jewish community through performances primarily in Yiddish.

The 2006 war film 'Black Book' captivates audiences with its intense plot centered on a young Jewish woman navigating the dangers of occupied Netherlands during World War II.

In various countries, officials dedicated to Jewish life and combating anti-Semitism face hostility, with Brandenburg's commissioner Andreas Büttner recently becoming a target of an arson attack.

The article discusses the significance of the number 13, contrasting its perception as an unlucky number in Germany with its positive connotations in Arctic cultures, Jewish tradition, and Christianity, while also mentioning the involvement of 13 soldiers in the Bundeswehr's European mission.

Thomas Friedman, a Jewish American columnist, revealed that he was uninvited from the 2024 Adelaide Writers' Week after initially agreeing to participate due to issues with timing.

This essay revisits the philological and literary thoughts of Erich Auerbach, a prominent Jewish intellectual of the 20th century, who faced exile due to Nazism.

The article reflects on the life of a Jewish woman who died at the age of 91, whose baby photo was used in a Nazi magazine as a model of the perfect Aryan child.

The article explores the traditions of celebrating Orthodox Christmas Eve in Bielsko Podlaskie, reflecting on the historical presence of Jewish and Catholic festivities in the region before World War II.

W. Michael Blumenthal, the founding director of the Jewish Museum Berlin, reflects on his century-long life filled with adventures and contributions, celebrating his 100th birthday.

Michael Blumenthal, founding director of the Jewish Museum Berlin, celebrates his 100th birthday while being recognized for his significant contributions to the museum and his historical flight from Nazis to the U.S.

Avraham Rosenthal, formerly Haredi and now secular, offers traditional Jewish comfort food like chicken soup to Tel Aviv residents.

German-Jewish comedian Shahak Shapira expresses his frustration over the rising anti-Semitism in Germany, stating that he is 'super bitter' and using political comedy as his outlet instead of retreating.