The Berlin Association Against Anti-Semitism accused the German peace movement of anti- Semitism. The group issued the criticism following a demonstration Saturday of some 500,000 anti-war protesters in Berlin. “From the start of the demonstration, it became clear that groups were involved whose worldview includes nationalism, racism and anti-Semitism,” said the letter, signed by about 100 scholars, Jewish religious and communal leaders, and activist groups from Germany and abroad.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.