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Frankfurt ripped for honoring scholar who backs Israel boycott

Protest is mounting against plans by the city of Frankfurt to honor Jewish-American scholar Judith Butler, a staunch critic of Israel.

Lublin mayor offers resolution to prevent crematory near Majdanek

The mayor of Lublin, Poland, introduced a resolution that would prevent the construction of a commercial crematory in the area surrounding the former Majdanek Nazi camp.

German Jewish leader slams IOC at memorial for Munich 11

The head of Germany’s Jewish community at a memorial ceremony for the Munich 11 lamented the “icy coldness” of the International Olympic Committee in refusing to mark the 40th anniversary of the massacre.

Comings & Goings: New Hadassah College president, Hawaii rabbi ousted, Limmud exec leaving

Israel garners three more medals at Paralympics

Dutch FM urges EU to place Hezbollah on terror group list

Escape into Paradise

German state of Berlin declares circumcision legal

EU launches online anti-Semitism survey in nine countries

Australian human rights award named in Wallenberg’s honor

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