Walking the Cobblestones of My Great-Grandparents' Berlin
All Yermi Brenner knew about his great-grandparents was that they lived in Berlin and were murdered in the Holocaust. A unique memorial started him on a wrenching journey back in time.
79 Years After Nazi Olympics, Jewish Athletes Flood Berlin for Maccabi Games
The 1936 Berlin Olympics saw some Jewish athletes barred from competing. Now their descendants are back in the German capital to show their athletic — and symbolic — strength.
German Left Haunted by the Holocaust — Split Over Israel
The legacy of Nazism has caused a dilemma for progressive Germans. On the 50th anniversary of ties between the two states, historic support for Israel is tempered by concerns about the conflict with the Palestinians.
Celebrating Holiday of Freedom in an Israeli Desert Jail
African immigrants detained in an Israeli jail celebrated Passover in a mock Seder last week. They did so as the threat of a real-life plague of deportation hangs over them.
An Israeli and German Alliance Decades in the Making
Yakov Hadas-Handelsman is the Israeli ambassador to Germany. He devotes much of his time to nourishing and deepening the relationship with the German nation, which has become Israel’s closest ally in Europe.
Why Are Jews Supporting a German Right-Wing Movement?
German Jews are mostly united in their opposition to extremism, for obvious reasons. Why do some of them support Pegida, a fast-growing, far-right wing, anti-Muslim group?
How To Leave the Neo-Nazis in Two Easy Lessons — and One Hard One
There are 21,700 people with extreme right-wing views in Germany. Thanks to an organization called Exit, Steven Hartung is no longer one of them.
How Germany Is Attempting To De-Radicalize Muslim Extremists
There has been a steep rise in people from Europe who travel abroad to fight for jihad. In Germany, a grassroots group is trying to change that.
In Berlin, Jews and Muslims Fight for Each Other
Just as Jewish-Muslim tensions reached fever pitch during this summer’s Gaza war, the newly-formed Salaam-Schalom Initiative got the two groups to join hands — literally.
Israelis Bring Better Salad to Berlin
A Berlin start-up founded by Israelis is experimenting with an alternative to traditional produce that’s more sustainable, healthier and tastier.