European Jewish Congress- Newsletter 16 April 2021

EVENTS

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UPCOMING WEBINAR : “HOLOCAUST EDUCATION AND REMEMBRANCE. KEEPING UP WITH THE DIGITAL AGE”.

Join us on April 21 from 3 to 4.30 PM CET for an engaging and informative discussion about “Holocaust Education and Remembrance. Keeping up with the digital age.”

Friday, April 16, 2021

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PODCAST

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RADIO SHOW EP. 6 – DE COPENHAGUE À JÉRUSALEM

In the sixth episode of the EJC’s French-language radio show highlighting Europe’s Jewish communities, we showcase the journey of the Jewish community of Denmark and we mark the 73rd anniversary of the State of Israel.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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NEWS FROM COMMUNITIES

FRANCE
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FRENCH HIGHEST COURT UPHOLDS DECISION NOT TO TRY SARAH HALIMI MURDERER

France’s highest court on ruled that the suspected murderer of Sarah Halimi was not criminally responsible and could not go on trial.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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GERMANY
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CENTRAL COUNCIL OF JEWS IN GERMANY CALLS FOR BAN ON ANTISEMITIC AL-QUDS MARCH

The Central Council of Jews in Germany has called for a ban on the antisemitic Al-Quds March in Berlin.

Friday, April 16, 2021

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SPAIN
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IBN GABIROL DAYS SYMPOSIUM LAUNCHED IN MALAGA

The launching ceremony of the Ibn Gabirol Days, an initiative of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain (FCJE) and its cultural wing, the Ibn Gabirol Association, took place at the rectorate of the University of Malaga.

Friday, April 16, 2021

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ITALY
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FORMER PRESIDENT NAPOLITANO DONATES DEFAMATION TRIAL PROCEEDS TO SHOAH MUSEUM

Former Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has donated the 30.000€ compensation he was awarded on a defamation case against journalist Alessandro Salussi to the Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah in Ferrara (MEIS).

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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LILIANA SEGRE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF COMMISSION AGAINST HATRED AND DISCRIMINATION

Italian Senator for life Liliana Segre has been unanimously elected as President of the newly-established Extraordinary Commission for combating the phenomena of intolerance, racism, antisemitism and incitement to hatred and violence.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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THE NETHERLANDS
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ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS IN THE NETHERLANDS DROP BY 25% IN 2020 DUE TO LOCKDOWNS

The number of antisemitic incidents recorded in the Netherlands in 2020 decreased by 25% over the previous year but was still among the highest totals in a decade.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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NEWS & VIEWS

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WORLD LANDMARKS LIGHT UP IN BLUE AND WHITE IN HONOUR OF ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY

Buildings and landmarks across world lit up in blue and white  in celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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BLINKEN, U.S. SENATE LEADERS ADDRESS VIRTUAL EVENT CELEBRATING ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell participated in a virtual celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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