Once again, a synagogue was attacked in Germany on Yom Kippur, the most important Jewish holiday.
This time a pane broke in Hanover.
This may sound harmless, but it is not.
Exactly three years ago, a right-wing extremist tried to break into the synagogue in Halle with firearms and kill the praying Jews.
The state then promised more money to secure Jewish institutions.
It must now be clarified whether the synagogue in Hanover was adequately protected.
The admonishing example of the Documenta
Shockingly, anti-Semitic attacks are part of everyday life in this country.
For example, when Jews with kippahs are verbally or physically attacked on the street.
Criticism of Israel's policies is then often used as a pretext.
If Jewish Germans are held liable as representatives of Israel, then that is simply anti-Semitism.
The Amadeu Antonio Foundation now rightly points out that hatred of Jews is experiencing an upswing in many areas of society, including in left-wing milieus.
Anti-Semites have long ceased to be recognized (only) by their combat boots.
The radical left, in a blatant lack of historical awareness, has always avoided drawing clear dividing lines.
As the scandal surrounding the Documenta shows, a significant section of society finds it difficult to recognize and call by name what is unambiguous.