Europe

As the Black Death ravaged Europe, fear gave way to hatred. Jews were falsely accused, brutally attacked, and entire communities were destroyed. This article recounts the tragic plague pogroms, particularly in Mainz, that reshaped Jewish life in medieval Europe.

As antisemitism intensifies across Europe, Israelis are increasingly facing hostility abroad. In this interview, Sasha Roitman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, sheds light on the growing trend, explains what’s driving it, and shares a clear warning for Jews worldwide.

The European Broadcasting Union adopts new contest rules at its Geneva assembly, triggering a wave of boycotts but confirming Israel for the 2026 competition in Vienna