Tuesday, September 08, 2026

World news

Portuguese artists pull out of Jerry Seinfeld-headlined festival

Several Portuguese artists have dropped out of a comedy festival in Lisbon headlined by Jerry Seinfeld, citing their support for Palestinians and implying opposition to Seinfeld’s support for Israel. At least six acts over recent days have canceled their appearances at the MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest, a new international comedy festival in the […]

An AfD win has panicked some Jews who fear a throwback to Nazi Germany 

BERLIN – Munich resident Marian Offman, born in Germany to Holocaust survivors in 1948, is sitting on the proverbial packed suitcase. Offman, his city’s Commissioner for Interfaith Dialogue, is worried about what an AfD leadership would mean for Jews and other minorities.  “To me it is a pure Nazi party,” he told the Jewish Telegraphic […]

Far-right win in Germany regional race sends shockwaves through Europe

AfD is predicted to win 40% in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Should Jews be worried?

Spanish far-right activists use Nazi-style salutes in anti-migrant protests

Spain’s Jewish federation reports over 200 antisemitic incidents in 2025

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