Statements

European Jewish Congress and Conference of European Rabbis call on all parties in Israel to pursue dialogue over conflict

As representatives of the leading Diaspora organisations in Europe, and in affirming our unwavering affiliation and commitment to the security and welfare of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state based on the principles of its Declaration of Independence, we express our deep concern and sadness as we witness the current sharp divisions in Israel and the subsequent threat this has on the unity of the Jewish People and the security of our one Jewish State.

EJC congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu on winning Israeli elections

EJC congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu on winning the Israeli general election and celebrates this expression of democracy in the Jewish State.

European Jewish Congress deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

The European Jewish Congress is profoundly saddened by the passing of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of Europe’s Jewish communities we convey our deep condolences to the British Royal Family and to the citizens of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

EJC strongly supports Lisbon’s Jewish Community call to end antisemitism trivialisation in Portugal

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) strongly supports Lisbon’s Jewish Community calls to end antisemitism trivialisation and the spread of conspiracy theories in the country’s public debate.

EJC strongly condemns Abbas’ disgraceful Holocaust remarks in Germany

The EJC strongly condemns the disgraceful comments made by Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Berlin during public remarks alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz yesterday when he accused Israel of committing “50 holocausts”.

Francis Kalifat appointed EJC Chair of the Council

We are delighted to announce that following a decision by the Executive...

At UNESCO and EJC Symposium: Practical guide for educators to combat conspiracy theories launched

EJC Executive Vice-President and CEO Raya Kalenova addressed the international symposium “Addressing Conspiracy Theories Through Education” in Brussels, co-hosted by the EJC and UNESCO.

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Events & Meetings

EJC takes part in commemoration marking 80 years since the deportation of Macedonian Jews

The Jewish community in the Republic of North Macedonia held commemoration ceremonies in the cities of Skopje, Bitola and Stip marking the 80th anniversary of the deportation of 7144 Macedonian Jews to the Treblinka death camp.