45 percent say country's remembrance activities are appropriate, according to one poll, 37% tell another survey it's time to stop the browbeating

Defense chief says agreement 'a strong sign for Jewish life' in the country; move expected to be approved by parliament early next year

German defense minister says move shows commitment to Jewish life in country; 300 Jews estimated to be in army

International Auschwitz Committee says large urn outside German parliament in Berlin harms 'eternal peace of the dead;' Germany's Council of Jews urges remains be given respect

Meanwhile, Central Council of Jews in Germany praises Justice Ministry for announcing crimes with anti-Semitic motivation will be punished at higher level

Change is part of a package of new government measures, including obligating social media networks to report online death threats and incitement of racial hatred to police

Head of the Central Council for community says it was 'scandalous' that there wasn't more security on a day like Yom Kippur; World Jewish Congress head calls for 24-hour protection

Prominent news magazine under fire after running cover photo of Hasidim, weeks after publishing article on 'aggressive lobbying' by pro-Israel group

Central Council of Jews in Germany president Josef Schuster slams 'irresponsible and dangerous' Spiegel piece criticizing Jewish groups for 'aggressive lobbying' against BDS

Following uptick in anti-Semitic incidents, Central Council of Jews in Germany forms Shalom Aleikum: Jewish-Muslim Dialog