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January 29, 2010       Share:    

Source: http://www.thelocal.se/24632/20100127/

Jews Flee Malmo as Anti-Semitism Grows in Sweden

(The Local-Sweden) David Landes - Threats and harassment are becoming increasingly commonplace for Jewish residents in Malmo in southern Sweden, leading many Jews to leave the city out of fear for their safety. Last year there were 79 crimes against Jewish residents reported to the police in Malmo, roughly double the number reported in 2008, according to the Skanska Dagbladet newspaper. In addition, Jewish cemeteries and synagogues have repeatedly been defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti. There are currently an estimated 3,000 Jews living in the south of Sweden, with most residing in Malmo, Helsingborg, and Lund. Marcus Eilenberg, a 32-year-old father of two, has decided to move to Israel. "My children aren't safe here. It's going to get worse," he said, describing how people call him "damn Jew" when he walks to synagogue and that his friends are frequently harassed and threatened.

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