European Jewish Congress- Newsletter 16-18 September 2020
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Comunidad Judía
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3 Tishri 5781 – 21 September, 2020
| FIVE JEWS WHO MADE A SPLASH IN ISRAEL IN 5780
The European Jewish Congress is proud and honoured to announce that Dr. Moshe Kantor has been recognised as one of five Jewish leaders who shaped the year 5780 by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth and warmly congratulates him for this outstanding recognition.
Thursday, September 17, 2020 |
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| YNET NEWS: FIVE JEWS WHO MADE A SPLASH IN ISRAEL IN 5780
From changing the face of the Middle East to building a world-class cycling team, redefining our social media to recruiting world leaders in the fight against antisemitism – these five men have made an undeniable impact on Israeli life over the past 12 months
Thursday, September 17, 2020 |
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| MAJOR JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH UNIFIED POSITION ON TACKLING ANTISEMITISM ONLINE
The European Jewish Congress, along with major Jewish organizations working with the EU institutions, has launched a unified position on tackling antisemitism online, in response to the Digital Services Act consultation by the European Commission.
Monday, September 14, 2020 |
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| EP WGAS – 5781 ROSH HASHANA GREETINGS
In a video, Members of the European Parliament Working Group Against Antisemitism address their greetings for Rosh Hashana.
Thursday, September 17, 2020 |
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| POLISH PARLIAMENT DROPS PROPOSAL TO BAN EXPORT OF KOSHER, HALAL MEAT
A ban on the for-export production of kosher and halal meat in Poland is off the table for the parliament.
Friday, September 18, 2020 |
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| CRIF AND LICRA DENOUNCE ANTISEMITIC RHETORIC OF FRENCH RAP RISING STAR FREEZE CORLEONE
French singer Freeze Corleone, who has achieved huge sales with his new album, is accused of antisemitism, conspiracy and Hitler’s apology.
Thursday, September 17, 2020 |
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| ANGELA MERKEL VOWS TO FIGHT RISING ANTISEMITISM IN GERMANY
At a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed to fight against rising antisemitic incidents in the country.
Friday, September 18, 2020 |
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| SURVEY ON HOLOCAUST KNOWLEDGE AMONG AMERICAN MILLENIALS, GEN Z “WORRYING”
The first-ever 50-state survey on Holocaust knowledge among Millennials and Gen Z was released by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 |
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| PRESIDENT RIVLIN WISHES JEWS AROUND THE WORLD A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, President Reuven Rivlin addressed his wishes to Jewish communities around the world remembering the Fifth World Holocaust Forum and wishing for a return to normal life in the coming year, and a strengthening of bonds between Israel and the Diaspora.
Friday, September 18, 2020 |
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| AT ROSH HASHANAH, ISRAEL’S POPULATION HITS 9.25 MILLION
On the eve of the Jewish New Year, Israel’s population stands at 9.246 million people, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported, marking an annual population growth rate of 1.6 percent (150,000 people).
Friday, September 18, 2020 |
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