Less than two weeks before German state elections in Saxony and Thuringia, the Central Council of Jews in Germany and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in Berlin have issued a warning about the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). In a brochure published Tuesday, the AfD is described as an “right-wing extremist” and “anti-Western” party with a “blatantly anti-Semitic ideology.” The document lists examples, statements and actions by individuals within the AfD to substantiate these claims. It also addresses derogatory remarks from the party regarding Germany’s culture of rememb…