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Decision comes amid investigation into abuse of power, sexual harassment at rabbinical seminary under Rabbi Walter Homolka

The vote took place Wednesday at the Berlin headquarters of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.

It was the latest setback for Rabbi Walter Homolka, who is accused of abusing his power at the rabbinical school he founded.

Social engagement is often motivated by religious factors. A new book explores the background to these community efforts and appraises how effective they are in helping to integrate new arrivals to Germany

The University of Potsdam's investigation examined allegations that Rabbi Walter Homolka had tolerated “sexually harassing behavior by his life partner…  which were not confirmed.”

A separate investigation is underway to determine whether Rabbi Walter Homolka committed any criminal acts.

Walter Homolka investigated by University of Potsdam over allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse of power; report recommends major administrative restructure

On July 16, Sabine Schormann, managing director and CEO of Documenta 15, the world’s leading exhibition of contemporary art, resigned under massive political pressure. Previously, accusations of anti-Semitism against the art exhibition in Kassel had come to a head.

Plus, those Just Stop Oil activists are going so fast we're losing track, and Gagosian signs red-hot artist Jadé Fadojutimi.

The stage remained empty for two years, but Germany's Jewish communities now get to sing and dance again at the Jewrovision Song Contest 2022 in Berlin.