Antisemitism in Europe leading some to hide Jewish identity, says leading rabbi

Pinchas Goldschmidt warns ‘situation in the streets’ since 7 October Hamas attack is destabilising societies

A leading rabbi has warned that threats and harassment are leading some Europeans to hide their Jewish identities, cautioning that the rise in antisemitism could destabilise European societies.

Jewish communities across Europe have been grappling with an increase in hate speech, vandalism, harassment and threats since Hamas’s 7 October attacks on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza.