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Berlin's Jewish Community Faces Rising Antisemitism Post-Attack

1/27/2026

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Jewish residents in Berlin report increased antisemitism and heightened caution, with security around Jewish institutions intensified since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Tim Kurockin, a 21-year-old student, says some friends have faced physical assaults due to Jewish identity, and he avoids public displays of his Jewishness.
David Gorelik, a 21-year-old, expresses daily safety concerns and notes the need for more dialogue and understanding about Jewish life.

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Jewish residents in Berlin report increased antisemitism and heightened caution, with security around Jewish institutions intensified since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Tim Kurockin, a 21-year-old student, says some friends have faced physical assaults due to Jewish identity, and he avoids public displays of his Jewishness.
David Gorelik, a 21-year-old, expresses daily safety concerns and notes the need for more dialogue and understanding about Jewish life.