Tag: Amsterdam
Trials Expose Logistics, Planning Behind Amsterdam Pogrom
Described by some as spontaneous reactions to Israeli provocations, the assaults emerged in court as antisemitic, ruthless—and meticulously planned.
Holland Investigating Whether It Missed Israeli Alerts Prior to Mob Assaults
The Dutch justice minister said that the inquiry will examine the motive of the attackers and whether the widespread violence was coordinated in advance.
‘We Feel Scared and Abandoned’: Dutch Jew Speaks Out After Mob Burns His Israeli...
The Islamic rioters pulled down the flag and burned it.
Outrage, Focus on Muslim Migrants After Amsterdam ‘Pogrom’
Some Dutch officials said that the attacks were due to unchecked immigration from the Middle East, while others avoided the subject of the attackers' identity.
Chief Rabbis Give El Al Permission to Fly on Shabbat to Rescue Israelis from...
The Interior Minister has instructed the relevant authorities to operate in emergency mode following the pogrom in Amsterdam.
Arabs Lynch Israelis and Jews in Amsterdam, Dozens Wounded, Several Missing
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) posted: “Two days before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, Jews are once again experiencing antisemitism and vicious attacks in Europe.”
Muslim Security Guard Harasses Freed Israeli Hostage at Amsterdam Airport
Sources at the airport said the officer, of Pakistani origin, had previously faced complaints for harassing Israelis passing through Schiphol Airport.
Syrian Man Smashes Windows of Kosher Restaurant in Amsterdam for Second Time
The attack came on May 8, the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in Europe.
Kirk Douglas Dead at 103
Douglas pointed out that his films The Juggler (1953), Cast a Giant Shadow (1966), and Remembrance of Love (1982), were about "a Jew who doesn't think of himself as one, and eventually finds his Jewishness."
Fake Bomb Planted at Kosher Restaurant in Amsterdam
This was not the first time this restaurant as been targeted.
Fake Bomb Delays Concert at Amsterdam Synagogue
The bomb turned out to be a fake after being examined, and police reopened the venue.
Two-Thirds of Israel’s Left Unite, Barak in 10th Place
A united list that covers the entire camp to the left of Blue & White may be able to draw enough votes from the Arab sector to reach 15 Knesset seats on September 17.
Shabak Nabs Former Rabin Government Energy Minister on Espionage for Iran
His ministerial appointment was a reward for Segev's casting a crucial vote in favor of the Oslo Accords.
Worldwide Chanukah Project: Lighting Up Places of Darkness
"Our goal was to motivate WBA members and Jews around the world to utilize their inner light to illuminate any place in the world where they see darkness..."
What ‘NEVER AGAIN’ Means to Me
Ari Fuld's hosts told him of Jews who were beaten up for wearing their Kipa. They told him to at least consider tucking in his Tzizit...
Alitalia Pays Out $6,500 to Israelis Stuck in Rome Without Diapers
'Is it conceivable that every time a passenger in Israel needs to contact the defendant to clarify details regarding his or her flight, or customer service, they can only do so by emailing an overseas representative?' Estreicher wrote, wondering if such correspondence was expected to be conducted in Italian.
Anne Frank Museum Launches Bot for Facebook Messenger
With more than 1 billion users monthly, Messenger is one of the most used mobile platforms globally, and gives the Anne Frank House an opportunity to engage with people around the world in a very personal way.
Dutch Researcher Doubts Anne Frank Was Turned In
More was going on in the building than just Jews being hidden there, and the authorities may have raided 263 Prinsengracht for other reasons.
Happy 100th Birthday, Mr. Issur Danielovitch, We Loved You in ‘Cast a Giant Shadow’
All his children were born to non-Jewish mothers, but Douglas insists they were "aware culturally" of his "deep convictions," and he never tried to influence their own religious decisions.
Amsterdam Police Foil Jihadist Attack on Synagogue While Dutch Lawmakers Hope to Reduce Security...
Amsterdam police and the counterterror unit uncovered a jihadist plot to attack a synagogue and arrested the wannabe terrorists.
Rabbi Berland in Court: I Deserve Burning and Stoning for my Sins
The leader of the Shuvu Banim (Return boys) movement, Rabbi Eliezer Berland, confessed to indecent assault and was sentenced to 18 months in prison, part of which he has already served since his arrest.
Orthodox Rabbi Teaching Halakha Beyond the Shulkhan Arukh, Judaism Beyond the Commandments
"I'm sure that if Maimonides, or Rabbi Yosef Karo lived today, they would say: We never wrote our codifications for a time when the State of Israel would be established."
Anne Frank’s Book of Fairytales Auctioned for $62,500
According to a spokesman for the auction house, the auction included half a dozen potential buyers and lasted a minute.
El Al Accident in Amsterdam Due to Fog, Tow Truck Driver
The passengers were forced to spend the Sabbath at hotels in Amsterdam.
El Al Delays Flight to Rule Out Terror at Amsterdam Airport
An El Al flight from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv was delayed with other airlines Thursday due to a suspicious vehicle on the tarmac.
MK Hanin Zoabi Keynote Speaker at Kristallnacht Commemoration
It's not difficult to imagine what Zoabi is going to say....
Dutch Jews Reject Plan for Syrian Refugee Shelter, Citing Anti-Semitism
The Dutch Central Jewish Board is concerned that there will be unpleasant, if not dangerous incidents because of the close proximity of the new shelter to Jewish home.
Dutch Leftists Spare Tel Aviv from ‘Twinning’ with Amsterdam
Israel now is spared from Tel Aviv's image becoming even more liberal, or immoral, depending on your point of view.
Dutch Community Rediscovers Forgotten Mikvahs
A Dutch Jewish organization rediscovered two ancient ritual baths that had been forgotten after the Holocaust.
New Anne Frank Theater to Open in Amsterdam
A new theater dedicated to the story of Anne Frank is slated to open in the Dutch capital ahead of the 70th anniversary of...