Tuesday, June 09, 2026

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Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since Oct. 7

BERLIN — A Jewish bakery owned by Polish and Israeli immigrants in this city has shut its doors, citing a combination of economic pressure and antisemitic harassment. Babka & Krantz opened in the Friedenau district in November 2022 and added a second location in December 2024, adjacent to the memorial at the site where the […]

Canada’s new council to tackle antisemitism divides Jewish groups

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a plan to fight antisemitism, but Canadian Jews are debating whether it’s enough. Carney said on Monday that the country was “failing Jewish Canadians” as antisemitic hate crimes rose to the highest levels seen in Canada since World War II. In a speech at Toronto’s Holy Blossom Synagogue, […]

After years of hostile relations with Israel, Slovenia’s new prime minister signals diplomatic reset

British government backs NHS antisemitism reforms that would restrict political symbols

The Jewish Brigade fought fascism in Italy. Now its flags spark protests.

‘Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians,’ Carney says as he unveils effort to address antisemitism

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