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Post-WWII Germany's first Jewish cabinet member on embracing her roots, countering rising antisemitism

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Karin Prien is post World War II Germany 's first Jewish federal cabinet member.

She is the Minister for Education, Family Affairs , Senior Citizens, Women and Youth .

Prien says she will use her platform to confront the rise of antisemitism in Germany and further afield.

Her political career represents an arc of conflict, tension and reconciliation that echoes that of post-Holocaust Germany .

Asked what message she has for young Jews with political ambitions in Germany today , Prien didn't hesitate: "Stay. Don't pack your luggage. This is a different Germany . This is a country where you can live safely. And it's our job to make that promise true every day .".