EUROPEAN JEWISH CONGRESS-Newsletter 18 June 2021
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Comunidad Judía
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11 Tammuz 5781 – 21 June, 2021
| ATTACKS ON JEWS DURING RECENT CONFLICT CONFIRMS NECESSITY OF IHRA DEFINITION, SAYS DR. MOSHE KANTOR
During an event held by Tel Aviv University commemorating the fifth anniversary of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, EJC President Dr. Moshe Kantor said that the recent rise in antisemitism demonstrates why the definition and its examples are so vital.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 |
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| RADIO SHOW EP. 10 – KASIMIR
In the last episode of the EJC’s French-language radio show highlighting Europe’s Jewish communities, we showcase the journey of the Jewish community of Poland.
Thursday, June 17, 2021 |
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| GERMAN TROOPS RETURN FROM LITHUANIA OVER RACISM AND ANTISEMITISM ALLEGATIONS
Some 30 German soldiers headed home from Lithuania in the wake of alleged racist and antisemitic remarks as well as accusations of sexual violence.
Friday, June 18, 2021 |
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| SCHALOM ALEIKUM PROJECT UNVEILS NEW GUIDE AGAINST ANTISEMITISM FOR EDUCATORS
A new guide on antisemitism for educators will be published on 24 June 2021, the fourth volume of the interfaith project Schalom Aleikum by the Central Council of Jews in Germany.
Friday, June 18, 2021 |
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| SYNAGOGUE AND JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORENCE TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Great Synagogue of Florence and the city’s Jewish Museum and will be open to the public again on 17 June, 122 days after the closure imposed by the health emergency.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 |
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| MR. SERGE BERDUGO RECEIVED BY WALI OF TANGIER
The Wali of Tangier, Mr. Mohammed M’Hidia, received Mr. Serge Berdugo, Secretary General of the Council of Jewish Communities of Morocco and a delegation of the Jewish community of Tangier.
Thursday, June 17, 2021 |
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| UNITED KINGDOM TO CHAIR IHRA IN 2024
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed the UK will chair the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in 2024.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 |
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| TEXAS BECOMES FIRST US STATE TO OFFICIALLY ADOPT IHRA DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM
Texas became the first US state to officially adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
Thursday, June 17, 2021 |
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| INCENDIARY BALLOONS FROM GAZA PROMPT NEW ISRAELI AIRSTRIKES
After balloons filled with incendiary material were sent from Gaza into the Israeli countryside, Israel’s military said it launched a fresh offensive of airstrikes on Hamas targets.
Thursday, June 17, 2021 |
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| MEPS URGE UN CHIEF TO INVESTIGATE UNRWA OVER HATE TEACHING
Letter also sent to EU Commission president demanding probe into antisemitism, incitement to violence.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 |
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