European Jewish Congress- Newsletter 18-20 December 2019
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Comunidad Judía
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25 Kislev 5780 – 23 December, 2019
EJC EXPRESSES SHOCK AND INDIGNATION AFTER SARAH HALIMI KILLER EVADES CRIMINAL TRIAL
EJC expresses shock and indignation at the decision by the Paris Court of Appeal declaring that Kobili Traoré, the murderer of Sarah Halimi was not criminally responsible for his actions.
Friday, December 20, 2019 |
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JEWISH NEWS: PRINCE CHARLES TO MAKE FIRST OFFICIAL ISRAEL VISIT FOR HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
“That Prince Charles has chosen to attend our unprecedented conference on Holocaust remembrance and against antisemitism on his first official visit to Israel speaks volumes,” said EJC President Moshe Kantor.
Thursday, December 19, 2019 |
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BOD CALLS FOR CLAMPDOWN ON ANTISEMITIC MPS
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has called upon political parties to take action against newly-elected members of Parliament accused of expressing antisemitic views or sentiments.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 |
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BUNDESTAG ADOPTS RESOLUTION URGING GOVERNMENT TO OUTLAW HEZBOLLAH ACTIVITY
The German parliament passed a resolution calling on the Federal government to outlaw activities of the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist organisation Hezbollah.
Friday, December 20, 2019 |
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CYPRUS ADOPTS IHRA WORKING DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM
Cyprus has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
Thursday, December 19, 2019 |
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GREEK FANS BURN ISRAELI FLAG AT BASKETBALL GAME
Fans of AEK Athens waved Palestinian and Hezbollah flags and burned an Israeli flag during a game against Hapoel Jerusalem in Athens.
Friday, December 20, 2019 |
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JEWISH CEMETERY VANDALISED IN NORTHERN SLOVAKIA
Unknown vandals have damaged dozens of gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in the northern Slovak town of Namestovo.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 |
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UKRAINIAN COURT REINSTATES DIPLOMAT WHO BLAMED JEWS FOR WWII
A Ukrainian court ruling ordered the reinstatement of a diplomat who was fired for making antisemitic remarks.
Thursday, December 19, 2019 |
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IHRA UNVEILS RECOMMENDATIONS ON TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST
The plenary of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) adopted new Recommendations for Teaching and Learning about the Holocaust at its Plenary in Luxembourg on 4 December 2019.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 |
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