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1 Shevat 5781 – 14 January, 2021
| EJC WELCOMES PRACTICAL HANDBOOK ON THE IHRA DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM
EJC President Dr. Moshe Kantor welcomed the publication of a handbook for the practical use of the working definition of antisemitism of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) as a key tool in the fight against anti-Jewish hatred in Europe.
Friday, January 8, 2021 |
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| UK CHIEF RABBI: IT IS A “RELIGIOUS IMPERATIVE” TO GET VACCINATED IF OFFERED
The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Ephraim Mirvis, has said it is a “religious imperative” to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Thursday, January 7, 2021 |
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| START OF JUBILEE OF “1700 YEARS OF JEWISH LIFE IN GERMANY” MARKED
The President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany Dr. Josef Schuster, marked the start of the festival year “1700 Years of Jewish Life in Germany” in a live online event.
Thursday, January 7, 2021 |
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| MACRON CRITICISED OVER COMMENTS ON ANTISEMITIC FIGURE PHILIPPE PÉTAIN
French President Emmanuel Macron was criticised for comments he made about Marshal Philippe Pétain, suggesting that one must separate his heroism during World War I from his acts during World War II.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 |
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| “IT’S OUR TURN!” FRENCH YOUTHS UNITE AGAINST ANTISEMITISM AND RACISM
A group of young French Jews and Muslims set out on a nationwide awareness campaign in a bid to open up an unfiltered dialogue and a united front against antisemitism and racism.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 |
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| COVID-19 VACCINATION STARTS IN THESSALONIKI WITH VACCINATION OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR
Vaccinations against COVID-19 started in Thessaloniki at the “Saul D. Modiano” Home for the Elderly. Residents and essential staff were vaccinated in the presence of the president of the National Public Health Organization (NPHO).
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 |
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| ANTISEMITISM HAS NEVER TAKEN ROOT IN MONTENEGRO, SAYS CHIEF RABBI
Montenegro is one of few countries in the world where antisemitism does not manifest itself in public at all, said the Chief Rabbi of Montenegro and Croatia, Luciano Mose Prelevic.
Friday, January 8, 2021 |
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| SIBIU GREAT SYNAGOGUE GATE RESTORED WITH GERMAN FUNDING
The main gate of the Great synagogue of Sibiu has a new main gate has been restored with financial support from the German Foreign Ministry.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 |
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| GEORGIAN ORTHODOX CLERGY DOUBLE DOWN ON ANTISEMITIC SERMONS
The Georgian Orthodox Church has come under fire for a series of antisemitic sermons and comments by high-profile clergymen.
Friday, January 8, 2021 |
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| ISRAELI REPORTER INTERRUPTED WITH ANTISEMITIC SLURS DURING BROADCAST AT CAPITOL
A live broadcast from the US Capitol chaos by the chief Washington correspondent of Israel’s Channel 13 news, Gil Tamary, was interrupted by an agitator who used antisemitic slurs.
Friday, January 8, 2021 |
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