Slain Jewish guard in Denmark was ‘irreplaceable’ – Jewish World Features – Israel News | Haaretz

AP – Denmark’s chief rabbi said the Jewish victim of an attack near Copenhagen’s main synagogue on Sunday was an “irreplaceable” security guard protecting the city’s Jewish community. Rabbi Jair Melchior said Dan Uzan, 37, was guarding a celebration at a Jewish community building near the synagogue when he was shot dead. “He was a…

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The Copenhagen attacks have brought the free speech fight full circle – Quartz

Two attacks in Copenhagen—one at a free-speech debate and another at the city’s biggest synagogue—have left one dead and three injured. The gunman behind both was later killed by police. The event, attended by the French ambassador to Denmark, was hosted by Lars Vilks, a Swedish cartoonist who became infamous after a cartoon portraying the Prophet Mohammed as…

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Jews Threatened and Told To Remove ‘Jewish Hats’ in Copenhagen – Tablet Magazine

In Denmark, known for its historic tolerance, Jews are now threatened and told to remove their ‘Jewish hats’ inline begin Sweden’s ‘Damn Jew’ Problem Wearing a yarmulke is no longer safe in the city of Malmö. The mayor blames the Jews, while other Swedish politicians point to ‘social inequality.’ Meet Europe’s New Fascists Hungary’s far-right…

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Copenhagen Synagogue Shooting Follows Deadly Cafe Attack – Tablet Magazine

Policemen secure the area around a building in Copenhagen, Denmark, where shots were fired on February 14, 2015 outside the venue of a debate held on art and free speech. (MARTIN SYLVEST/AFP/Getty Images) Hours after a gunman opened fire at a Denmark cafe during a discussion about cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad, killing one person…

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Expect Service Changes On The 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, A, C, D, E, F, L, N, Q & R Trains This Weekend: Gothamist

It’s going to be unbearably cold this weekend, so we’re being treated to some unbearably irritating (though incredibly necessary) subway changes. Some things of note: the L will once again suspend service between 8th Avenue and 14th Street-Union Square, the N is suspended between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza during the day, and Brooklyn-bound 4…

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