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.
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.
Fake Bomb Planted at Kosher Restaurant in Amsterdam
This was not the first time this restaurant as been targeted.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Germany to Pay Amsterdam Jews for ‘Voluntary’ Ghetto Labor
More than 1,000 people have applied for new compensation of a one-time payment of $2,700 from Germany for labor performed in Amsterdam’s Jewish ghetto...
Amsterdam Falafel Joint Takes Israelis for a Non-Kosher Ride
By the time they end up at Baba’s Grillroom in central Amsterdam, Israeli tourists tend to be somewhat distracted.
Situated near the famous Rembrandt Square,...
‘Most People Don’t Lie, and Liars Confess,’ Says Ben Gurion Study
A recent survey conducted by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the University of Amsterdam found that most people tend to avoid...
Anne Frank Sapling Cut Down, Stolen in Germany
A sapling that came from the tree that stood outside the hiding place of Anne Frank in Amsterdam was cut down and stolen in...
Dutch Christians’ Mega-Menorah Helps Jews Come Out of their Shell
Nearly 70 years after the Holocaust, some European Jew still are afraid to be confident enough to be Jewish in public. Christina Zionists are trying to help them, buy aliyah to Israel would be a lot easier.
Holland Hebrew Bookstore Ex-Owners Move to Israel, Close Up Shop
One of Western Europe’s largest Hebrew bookstores has closed down in Amsterdam as its former owners prepare to move to Israel.
The Samech bookstore has...
Anti-Zionist Rabbi Blames Israel for Attack by Muslim
A car almost hits a rabbi in Amsterdam. He is furious at the driver, a Muslim, who then attacks the man, a rabbi. Who is at fault? Israel. Why? Well, the rabbi, a former Israeli, is an anti-Zionist.