Israeli Family Denied Hotel Access in Bavaria Due to Antisemitic Message
'No Jews in our hotel': Israeli family denied access to Bavarian hotel
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An Israeli family was denied access to Hotel Zum Hirschen in Bavaria, Germany, after receiving a message stating, 'No Jews allowed.' Following a complaint, the hotel was removed from Booking.com, and an investigation is underway. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation amid rising antisemitism in Germany.
- 01The incident occurred on June 2, when the family received a discriminatory message from Hotel Zum Hirschen.
- 02The hotel claimed the message was a misunderstanding related to fraudulent bookings, but it has issued an apology.
- 03Talya Lador, Israel's consul general, highlighted the seriousness of antisemitism as a threat to democracy.
- 04The European Jewish Congress expressed deep concern, linking the incident to a rise in antisemitic offenses in Germany, which totaled over 6,200 in 2024.
- 05The hotel management stated that they condemn discrimination and that the claims do not reflect their values.
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An Israeli family faced discrimination when attempting to book a room at Hotel Zum Hirschen in Lam, Bavaria, Germany, receiving a message that stated, 'No Jews allowed.' This incident occurred on June 2 and prompted the family to file a complaint, leading to the hotel's removal from Booking.com. The Upper Palatinate Police have launched an investigation into the matter. The hotel later apologized, claiming the message was a misunderstanding due to ongoing issues with fraudulent bookings. However, this incident has sparked outrage, with Talya Lador, Israel's consul general, questioning if society is regressing to the 1930s. Leaders from the Jewish community in Germany condemned the hotel's actions, emphasizing that such discrimination is unacceptable and reflects a troubling reality for many Jewish individuals. The European Jewish Congress expressed deep disturbance over the incident, linking it to a broader rise in antisemitism in Germany, where over 6,200 antisemitic offenses were reported in 2024. The hotel management insists that they do not support discrimination and are cooperating with authorities.
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The incident highlights ongoing issues of antisemitism in Germany, affecting public trust and safety for Jewish individuals.
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