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President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for people to fight against growing anti-Semitism in Germany, during the opening of a new synagogue in Potsdam, just outside Berlin. “I am … determined not to rest, so that we in our country do everything we can to protect Jewish life and combat all forms of anti-Semitism,” said Steinmeier. “Jewish life is part of us! Only when Jews feel completely at home in Germany will this country feel completely at home.” The new synagogue, which cost €17.5 million ($18.9 million) was inaugurated under heavy police protection. The project was difficult and accomp…

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