Neo-Nazi who attacked synagogue in Germany gets seven more years That’s on top of the life sentence that convicted killer Stephan Balliet is serving for shooting two people. Feb. 28, 2024
A Holocaust survivor’s visit to her childhood home transports her to the past Ahead of the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht, Eve Kugler, 90, visited her hometown of Halle, Germany, and recalls the horrifying period that led to her family fleeing for their lives. Israel Kasnett Nov. 9, 2021
German anti-Semitism, real and perceived If it turns out that accusations by singer Gil Ofarim aren’t as he says, then it will be a gift to those who believe that anti-Semitism is just a cynical means for Jews to morally blackmail non-Jews. Ben Cohen Oct. 22, 2021
A tale of two trials If something approximating justice was served in Germany and France, by the same token it was denied in Argentina and Pakistan. Ben Cohen Dec. 25, 2020
German court sentences Halle synagogue attacker to life in prison Judge Ursula Mertens described the murderous acts of Stephan Balliet as “cowardly” and “cruel,” pointing out that he showed no remorse. Dec. 22, 2020
The lonely, angry anti-Semite We know that there are those who are perversely reinforced in their worldviews when they encounter Jews (or those they perceived as Jews) speaking about the Holocaust, or the evils of racism, or the difficulties faced by immigrants in their host societies. Ben Cohen July 31, 2020
Young German Jews fear for future of community amid continued rise in anti-Semitism Nine months after the Yom Kippur attack on the small Jewish community in Halle, Germany, local leaders say anti-Semitism is only getting worse. Eldad Beck July 21, 2020
Will the synagogue attack in Halle, Germany, spur pro-Jewish sentiment? Prior to Yom Kippur, most Jews had never heard of the city or synagogue targeted by a right-wing extremist. Now the issue is what has changed and how; a glimpse at the past and present may offer some insight for how the future could look. Orit Arfa Nov. 26, 2019
Pompeo visits synagogue in Halle, Germany; reaffirms battle against anti-Semitism “What happened here was tragic. The world recognized that; President Trump recognized that and has put a major focus on stamping out anti-Semitism wherever we find it, and supporting the Jewish people and Israel in every way we can,” said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Eliana Rudee Nov. 8, 2019
