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A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply.

The policy at the University of Lucerne, an hour south of Zurich, has drawn scrutiny. “The Catholic Church lives in the 21st century,” said one former employee.

By Jackie Hajdenberg September 1, 2023 4:07 pm

98-year-old German man charged with accessory to murder at Nazi concentration camp

Because he was under 21 years old at the time of the crimes, the suspect is being charged under juvenile criminal law.

September 1, 2023 3:15 pm

More than 20,000 Israelis sought Portuguese nationality last year

But few choose to actually live in the country.

September 1, 2023 11:34 am

The UK’s defense secretary is Jewish, a first since the 1990s

By Gabe Friedman August 31, 2023 8:01 pm

After leading minister joked about Nazis, Finland moves to criminalize Holocaust denial

By Andrew Lapin August 31, 2023 5:47 pm

Holocaust survivor group claims victory after Christie’s cancels second auction of jewelry linked to Nazi plunder

By Asaf Elia-Shalev August 31, 2023 4:36 pm

A Serbian city’s Jewish community barely survived the Holocaust. Now it might die out.

By Larry Luxner August 30, 2023 5:30 pm

A Nazi pamphlet controversy looms large in a local German election — and could affect the national vote

By Gabe Friedman August 30, 2023 4:27 pm

Iran banned a weightlifter for life after he took a photo with an Israeli opponent

By Jacob Gurvis August 30, 2023 12:17 pm

George Simion, president of Romania's right-wing AUR party

This Romanian party called the Holocaust a ‘minor topic.’ Israel’s envoy just met with its leader.

By Gabe Friedman August 29, 2023 9:34 pm

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A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply.

98-year-old German man charged with accessory to murder at Nazi concentration camp

More than 20,000 Israelis sought Portuguese nationality last year

The UK’s defense secretary is Jewish, a first since the 1990s

After leading minister joked about Nazis, Finland moves to criminalize Holocaust denial

Holocaust survivor group claims victory after Christie’s cancels second auction of jewelry linked to Nazi plunder

A Serbian city’s Jewish community barely survived the Holocaust. Now it might die out.

A Nazi pamphlet controversy looms large in a local German election — and could affect the national vote

Iran banned a weightlifter for life after he took a photo with an Israeli opponent

This Romanian party called the Holocaust a ‘minor topic.’ Israel’s envoy just met with its leader.

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