While Jews in Dubai and the UAE can wear their kippah openly without fear, they dare to do it less and less in Europe.

Last week’s Hanukkah celebrations in Dubai and national efforts to support tolerance and coexistence in the United Arab Emirates have created a reality where Jews are more welcome and safer in the UAE than in Europe.

In most European countries you have to think twice about wearing a kippah because it is risky. You could be spat at, yelled at, arbitrarily attacked, or even murdered.

It also shows that it’s not that difficult to have tolerance. In most Asian countries you can wear a kippah and feel safe.