Author: Sarah Judith Hofmann
Surviving the War in Gaza: A Story of Hope and Healing In the heart of Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighborhood, life moves forward amidst sunshine and scattered clouds typical of September. Amongst the graffiti that reads “Free Gaza” in Viktoria Park, one man, Abed Hassan, carries the weight of the ongoing war in Gaza with him. Israeli airstrikes hit a supposed “safe zone” in Al-Mawasi refugee camp, causing chaos. Abed receives updates from Gaza, his cousins sending messages whenever they can. He feels the constant presence of death and destruction. Trapped in the war a year ago, Abed escaped to Berlin but…
In the midst of a contentious national election in France, Rabbi Daniel Dahan of Lyon has urged his congregation to remain in the country and defend democracy, rather than emigrate as suggested by a Parisian rabbi. Dahan criticized both the far-right National Rally and left-wing New Popular Front for antisemitism, leaving Jewish voters torn. Notably, historian Serge Klarsfeld has expressed support for the National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, over the New Popular Front. The rise of nationalist sentiment in France has drawn attention to divisive tactics used by politicians like Jean-Luc Melenchon, who has made controversial statements regarding…