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  • 'Put your star away': Jewish singer refused service at German hotel

    10/05/2021 10:44:57 PM PDT · by Olog-hai · 22 replies
    Deutsche Welle ^ | 10.05.2021 | Rebecca Staudenmaier
    A hotel in the eastern German city of Leipzig was facing accusations of antisemitism on Tuesday after a musician said he was denied service for wearing a Star of David. The video sparked sharp criticism from Germany’s Jewish communities and drew the attention of police. In a video posted on social media, German musician Gil Ofarim said he attempted to check in to the Hotel Westin in Leipzig on Monday evening. Ofarim, who is Jewish, was wearing a necklace with a Star of David pendant. Due to technical issues with the hotel’s computers, a long line had formed at the...