The Jews are an ethnoreligious group originating from the Israelites, or Hebrews, in the Middle East during the second millennium BCE, in the part of the Levant known as the Land of Israel.
Jews can be people who were born to a Jewish family (matrilineal descent), regardless of whether or not they follow the religion, or people without any Jewish ancestral background who have formally converted to Judaism. The worldwide Jewish population reached a peak of 16.7 million prior to World War II, but approximately 6 million Jews were systematically murdered during the Holocaust conducted by Nazi Germany. Here you can find an automatic compilation of all DW content referring to Jews.
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UN General Assembly adopts German-Israeli proposal against Holocaust denial 20.01.2022
Ambassadors of Israel and Germany say denying the Holocaust threatens peaceful coexistence worldwide. Their appeal comes 80 years after the Wannsee Conference, where Nazis discussed the extermination of Europe's Jews.
Wannsee Conference: Nazi Germany formalized 'Final Solution' 19.01.2022
On January 20, 1942, details about the extermination of Europe's Jews were discussed. Even 80 years later, the minutes of the Wannsee Conference send chills down the spine.
Jewish notary suspected to have betrayed Anne Frank 19.01.2022
Investigators have identified a suspect who may have revealed the hideout of Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. Yet the evidence is inconclusive and many historians doubt the findings.
Netflix series 'The Club' offers a window into 1950s Istanbul 13.01.2022
The Netflix hit, "The Club" revisits a forgotten chapter in Turkish history, a time when the city of Istanbul had a flourishing multicultural and multi-faith society, including a Jewish community.
Germany: Holocaust survivor Trude Simonsohn dies at 100 06.01.2022
Before being deported, Trude Simonsohn was active in the anti-Nazi resistance. She survived Auschwitz and went on to care for and support hundreds of Jewish children who had been orphaned by the genocide.
Celebrating 1,700 years of Jewish life in Germany 29.12.2021
Bringing Germany's Jewish heritage closer to people can be daunting, as proven by the commemorative festival that began in 2021. Festival head Andrei Kovacs shares his impressions.
Exploring 200 years of hatred in German history 22.12.2021
Hatred of the system, of Jews, of women, of science: From revolutionary plans to far-right attacks, an exhibition tackles two centuries of hostile actions in Germany.
1,700 flags to celebrate Jewish life in Germany 10.12.2021
On Saturday, 1,700 flags will be raised to commemorate 1,700 years of Jewish life in Germany. Due to the pandemic, the festival year will be extended until summer 2022.
Eight candles and a helper: Hanukkah 28.11.2021
On November 28, Jews will celebrate the eight-day festival of Hanukkah, commemorating the rededication of Jerusalem's Second Temple in 200 BC.
Jerusalem: Shooting near holy site leaves 1 dead 21.11.2021
Israeli police said the incident took place near a contested flashpoint shrine known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary.
Justus Rosenberg, who helped dozens flee the Nazis, dies at 100 19.11.2021
During WWII, the Polish-born Rosenberg was part of Varian Fry's rescue network that saved many intellectuals — including Hannah Arendt and Marc Chagall — from the Nazis.
German president receives Jewish reconciliation prize 19.11.2021
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier used his acceptance speech in New York to warn his fellow Germans to be vigilant in the face of rising antisemitism.
Schalke fans keeping memory of Nazi deportation of local Jews alive 11.11.2021
A project established by Schalke fans is researching the deportation of Jews from Gelsenkirchen by the Nazis. They have traced individual fates as they aim to ensure that what happened in their city is not forgotten.
A light in the darkness: Remembering Germany's destroyed synagogues 10.11.2021
On the night of November 9, 1938, and the days that followed, the vast majority of Germany's more than 2,000 synagogues were destroyed. In commemoration this year, they were brought back to life in colorful projections.
German president marks November 9 pogrom against Jews 09.11.2021
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has underlined November 9 as one being of key importance in German history. Three crucial events took place on the date, including the 1938 Nazi-instigated pogrom against the Jews.
A 'disappearing' artwork for Holocaust victims 09.11.2021
In Dresden, an art installation recalls the pogrom that began on November 9, 1938, when Nazis burned synagogues and killed Jews.