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Antisemitism
The term "antisemitism" refers to any kind of hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews.
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Why Hitler adored Richard Wagner
Ominous veneration: Why Hitler found the soundtrack to his megalomania in Wagner’s music.
Biden condemns antisemitism at White House Hanukkah event
US President Joe Biden said he will not remain silent, as long as antisemitism in the US has been on the rise
Israeli ambassador warns of rising antisemitism in Europe
Education is key to combat "right-wing extremism, and left-wing antisemitism," Ron Prosor has told DW.
Musk suspends Kanye West's Twitter after Hitler comments
The controversial rapper has doubled down on earlier antisemitic comments which cost him lucrative business deals.
Germany presents new strategy to combat antisemitism
The German government has adopted an action plan against antisemitism that is being described as a "milestone."
'The Fabelmans': Spielberg's most personal film
In his semi-autobiographical work, "The Fabelmans," the popular director shows how he became a filmmaker.
How Proust's Jewish background shaped his work
The author of "In Search of Lost Time" was of Jewish origin. A new essay looks into how that influenced his work.
KFC 'very sorry' for Germany's Reichspogromnacht promotion
KFC blamed a system error for suggesting customers "treat themselves" on the anniversary of the 1938 anti-Jewish pogrom.
Fans turn up in 'fight antisemitism' shirts at NBA game
The shirts were a response to a social media post by Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets.
Adidas ends ties with Kanye West over antisemitism
The German sportswear giant is the latest company to end connections with the controversial celebrity.
Kanye West announces plan to buy right-wing social network
Parler has emerged as a platform for controversial hate speech and conspiracy theories.
Documenta curators now visiting professors in Hamburg
Weeks after the scandal-ridden art show closed, members of the curatorial collective start work as visiting professors.
What are the antisemitism claims linked to Annie Ernaux?
As a prominent supporter of the anti-Israel BDS movement, is the 2022 Nobel Prize laureate Annie Ernaux antisemitic?
Germany marks three years since Halle synagogue attack
Germany has commemorated a 2019 attack in Halle that saw a right-wing extremist killed two people.
As documenta 15 closes, antisemitic taint lingers
How did antisemitic imagery overshadow art at the five-yearly international show billed as a statement of diversity?
'Antisemitism is misanthropic'
The president of the Central Council of Jews spoke to DW about antisemitism scandals at the documenta art show.
Documenta: Panel to review antisemitism allegations
A group of academics will investigate the antisemitism allegations surrounding the documenta exhibition in Germany.
Antisemitism at documenta 'not an accident'
Another antisemitic exhibit has surfaced at documenta. Management is accused of burying its head in the sand.
New antisemitism scandal hits documenta
More controversial images have been found at a show racked by accusations of incompetence and antisemitism.
Orban's 'pure Nazi' speech shakes up politics
Hungary's prime minister may have finally gone too far with a speech railing against "mixed-race" populations.
Documenta gets new interim director
Alexander Farenholtz has been named the art exhibition's new chief after prolonged outrage over an antisemitic artwork.
Documenta's antisemitism scandal
Stefan Dege
It was time for the head of the Kassel art show documenta to resign, DW's Stefan Dege writes.
Documenta head leaves amid antisemitism scandal
Sabine Schormann has resigned as head of documenta, a summer art exhibition every five years in Germany.
Documenta head defends response to controversy
Sabine Schormann, director general of documenta, defends the leadership team's response to antisemitism accusations.
Documenta panel discusses antisemitism
Following the controversy surrounding an artwork that was removed from the show, experts discussed antisemitism and art.
Indonesian collective apologizes for documenta 'mistake'
Artist collective Taring Padi has joined the curatorial team in apologizing for antisemitic artwork
Antisemitic art at documenta: A scandal foretold
Sabine Kieselbach
The curators of this year’s documenta were long accused of supporting anti-Jewish tendencies. Now, there is a scandal.
Antisemitic mural removed from Documenta art show
Decried for its antisemitic depictions, the controversial banner by artist collective Taring Padi has been dismantled.
Antisemitism debate rages at Documenta
A mural by Indonesian artists displaying antisemitic tropes has added more controversy to the world-renowned Documenta.
Antisemitic sculpture can stay on church: German high court
A member of the Jewish community launched the suit against the medieval "Jewish pig" sculpture in Germany's Wittenberg.
Rabbis meet in Munich for landmark conference
Hundreds of Jewish clergymen have come to Germany at a time of increasing antisemitism. DW's Christoph Strack reports.
German court starts hearing on antisemitic medieval relief
It is estimated that 50 such sculptures exist on churches across Europe.
Honoring Hollywood's Jewish founders
The Academy Museum plans a permanent exhibition dedicated to the film industry's Jewish founders.
Documenta curators react to canceled talks
After talks on artistic freedom were axed, curators ruangrupa, denounce the "racist effects" of "antisemitism rumors."
Antisemitism 'deeply rooted' in German society
A new study has bad news on antisemitism in Germany. It finds all corners of society have their blindspots.
'We dreamed of Nothing but Enlightenment'
The Jewish Museum Berlin has dedicated an exhibition to Moses Mendelssohn. The philosopher's legacy is universal.
How Wagner promoted the 'German feeling'
Alienation and belonging, eros and disgust: Composer Richard Wagner embraced the four feelings and made them "German."
Antisemitism in the Bundesliga: Don't call it racism
German football clubs met to discuss the fight against antisemitism, starting with defining what antisemitism is.
German singer charged over 'false' antisemitism claim
Gil Ofarim posted a video online last October alleging he received antisemitic abuse from a hotel employee.
Dangerous orthodoxy: Greek human rights activists sentenced for challenging clerical antisemitism
A Greek court has sentenced two prominent human rights defenders to 12 months in prison, suspended for three years, because they challenged a senior leader of the Greek Orthodox church over a document which they described as a work of "antisemitic delirium". Inside Europe spoke to one of the campaigners about their conviction and the background leading up to it.
Germany cracks down on far-right Telegram users
Coronavirus-deniers and antisemitic Telegram users are increasingly facing consequences for their actions in Germany.
Independent probe finds no structural antisemitism at DW
The experts found no evidence of structural antisemitism at DW, but urged clearer guidelines for staff and partners.
Germany rejects Amnesty's 'apartheid' label for Israel
Germany has responded to an Amnesty International report on Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
Whoopi Goldberg suspended after Holocaust remarks
Goldberg, one of the co-hosts of the "The View" talk show, has been taken off the program for two weeks.
Amnesty accuses Israel of 'apartheid' state
In a new report, Amnesty International accuses Israel of running an "apartheid" state.
Disposing of Hitler — but how?
Destroy, sell or preserve? The House of Austrian History shows ways of dealing with Nazi memorabilia.
Why 2022 will be critical for Jews in Europe
Daniel Höltgen
Protecting Jewish traditions is part of safeguarding democracy, says Daniel Höltgen from the Council of Europe.
Twitter loses French court battle over hate speech
Anti-discrimination groups say the social media company drags it feet on removing discriminatory content.
Documenta art show faces challenges
Accusations of antisemitism and the pandemic are complicating planning for Ruangrupa, the curators of the art show.
Who should portray a Jew on-screen?
Helen Mirren's latest role as Israeli PM Golda Meir spotlights the debate about "Jewface" casting.
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