EJC IN ACTION
EJC’s Security and Crisis Centre Holds Unprecedented Conference on Security and Resilience
SACC by EJC held an unprecedented conference in the Belgian Senate today bringing together heads of security and Jewish community leaders with high ranking law enforcement, judicial, political and security experts from 24 countries across Europe.
EJC condemns massacre of Muslim worshippers in New Zealand
“We send our deepest condolences to the people of New Zealand and Muslims across the world at this painful time. We stand in solidarity with the families of the victims and pray for a speedy recovery for those injured. The Jewish communities of Europe stand with you in this hour of pain," said EJC President Dr. Moshe Kantor.
EJC welcomes life sentence given to Brussels Jewish museum killer
EJC welcomes the handing down of a life sentence to Mehdi Nemmouche, who was convicted last week of “terrorist murder” for the attack at the Jewish museum in Brussels in 2014, which took the lives of four innocent people.
EJC welcomes the complete proscription of Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation
EJC welcomes the draft order from the British Home Office, laid in the UK Parliament, which will proscribe Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organisation. Subject to Parliament’s approval, being a member, or inviting support for Hezbollah will be a criminal offence, carrying a sentence of up to 10 years’ imprisonment.
WGAS and Borussia Dortmund join forces against antisemitism and discrimination
The European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism (WGAS), for which the EJC acts as secretariat, held a series of meetings with leading football club Borussia Dortmund on strategies to combat antisemitism and all kinds of discrimination in sport.
NEWS
Spanish Jews appalled by Holocaust denier heading provincial party list
The Federation of Jewish communities of Spain is appalled by the announcement by the far-right party VOX that Holocaust denier Fernando Paz is to head the party list in the province of Albacete.
Croatian Jews to boycott ceremony at former Nazi camp
The Croatian Jewish community will not attend the official government commemoration for the victims of the Jasenovac concentration camp for the fourth straight year.
Jewish journalist’s Purim prank shocks the Netherlands
The editor of the Netherlands’ main Jewish weekly announced that she is leaving for Israel because of rising antisemitism, allowing the column to make waves before announcing it was an elaborate Purim prank.
Estonian Jews concerned with entry of far-right into government
Estonia's Jewish community voiced concerns over a potential move to include a far-right party in the country's next government.
Greek Jews condemn antisemitic statements by basketball coach
The Greek Jewish community has strongly condemned antisemitic comments by a former leading basketball player and coach towards the current Israeli coach of the country’s Olympiakos club.
Jewish News: 90 percent of French Jewish students subject to antisemitism during studies
EJC president Dr. Moshe Kantor said: “Unfortunately, campuses, which are supposed to be the bases of open and liberal thought have become hotbeds of hate and intolerance against Jews."
EU-Israel trade reaches record figures
Israeli exports to the EU have reached a historical high of 34% and EU imports to Israel are almost 40% of Israel's total imports. The figures were released by the EU delegation in Tel Aviv at a recent seminar on doing business with the EU.
Jerusalem is world’s fastest growing tourist destination
Jerusalem is the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination, a report by London-based market research company Euromonitor International.
Raya Kalenova takes part in panel discussion on antisemitism in Europe
Raya Kalenova, EJC Executive VP, delivers address on behalf of EJC President Moshe Kantor - IHRD2019
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Address by European Parliament President Antonio Tajani - IHRD 2019
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Address by Prof. Timothy Snyder - IHRD 2019
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Address by Susan Pollack MBE - IHRD 2019
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Address by Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog - IHRD 2019
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Address by PM of Romania Viorica Dăncilă - IHRD 2019
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EJC President addresses the High Level Conference Europe beyond antisemitism and anti-Zionism
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EJC President Moshe Kantor address the Conference on 'European Values, Rule of Law, Security'
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EJC President Dr Moshe Kantor addresses the WJC Governing Board Meeting in Paris - 19 November 2018
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Dr. Moshe Kantor presented with the keys of the city of Florence by Mayor Dario Nardella
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Dr. Moshe Kantor's address at the opening of the conference "An End to Antisemitism" in Vienna
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International Holocaust Commemoration Day Ceremony 2018 – Highlights
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Address by Dr Moshe Kantor, EJC President - International Holocaust Commemoration Day Ceremony 2018
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Ms Mairead McGuinness during the International Holocaust Commemoration Day Ceremony 2018
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Mr Yuli Yoel Edelstein, Knesset Speaker - International Holocaust Commemoration Day Ceremony 2018
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Musical performance - International Holocaust Commemoration Day Ceremony 2018
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European Report November 2017
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Dr Moshe Kantor’s address at the WJC Plenary Assembly in New York on April 24, 2017
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony - 25 January 2017
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European Jewish Congress visited the pope and gave his home a special blessing
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EP Antonio Tajani during the International Holocaust Remembrance day Ceremony 2017
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Tony Blair during the International Holocaust Remembrance day Ceremony 2017
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Andrei Konchalovsky during the International Holocaust Remembrance day Ceremony 2017
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Dr Moshe Kantor during the International Holocaust Remembrance day Ceremony 2017
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2016 – Highlights
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