Germany: A leader has warned Jews not to use the yarmulke because of growing anti-Semitism

According to the manager, the recommendation is given in a context in which the number of antisemitic incidents has increased in Germany. Klein, who is part of the Ministry of the Interior, justified his statements by "growing social disinhibition" against aggressive expressions or attitudes against members of the Jewish community.

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Felix Klein

For his part, the President of Israel Reuven Rivlin He questioned the statements and accused the officer of being delivered to people who attack the Jews. He said he was "surprised" by the statements. "Fears about the security of German Jews are a capitulation for anti-Semitism and admit once again that Jews are not safe on German territory ", remarked in a statement.

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The President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin

It is estimated that about 100,000 Jews live in Germany, the vast majority is relatively secular. Figures published by the Ministry of the Interior, xenophobic and antisemitic crimes increased in 2018 by nearly 20%. In total, there were 7,700 crimes of a racist nature, while those of anti-Semitic nature numbered 1,799.

A year ago, following an badault in Berlin by a young man accompanied by the kippah, tens of thousands of people gathered in the German capital covered with this garment as a sign of solidarity and claiming civic courage against the people. anti-Semitism