88 years after Kristallnacht: synagogues continue to be vandalized around the world

A report by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs records 244 attacks on synagogues in 34 countries since October 7, 2023. A memorial event for Kristallnacht is taking place in Berlin, featuring 94-year-old survivor George Shefi.

On November 5, a memorial event is being held in Berlin marking the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht. It is organized against the backdrop of a report published by the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, which records 244 attacks on synagogues and Jewish centers in 34 countries between October 7, 2023, and October 21, 2026. In 2026, the number of incidents increased by 56% compared to 2025. The leading countries in attacks are the United States (86), Canada (34), the United Kingdom (24), France (17), Australia (12), and Germany (11). Suspects include neo-Nazis, pro-Iranian forces, and Islamist terrorist groups. The event features 94-year-old George Shefi, a survivor of Kristallnacht in Berlin. Director General of the Ministry Avi Cohen called the data a 'warning sign' and urged strengthening the protection of Jewish institutions.