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Non-Jewish activists link arms with Hungarian Jews in ‘symbols war’

A loose coalition of Christians and liberal activists have joined Hungarian Jews in pushing back against the public honoring of wartime fascists.

By Cnaan Liphshiz March 8, 2016 4:50 pm

Budapest Jews split on whistleblowing leader with colorful past

David Schwezoff, a former cross-dressing nightclub singer, has made waves early following his meteoric rise to community CEO with allegations of embezzlement and the firing of a festival organizer.

November 25, 2014 2:15 pm

Ex-Hungarian Jewish leader’s government gig sparks talk of betrayal

Amid a bitter dispute with the government, former community director Gusztav Zoltai shocked Hungarian Jews by becoming a minister’s Jewish affairs consultant.

November 6, 2014 12:38 pm