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EJC President Dr Moshe Kantor interview to the Jerusalem Post

"If I was active for more than 20 years before Oct. 7, now the core issues for European Jews – which are support for Israel and fighting increasing antisemitism – have become much more urgent" said EJC President Dr Moshe Kantor.

Jewish News: “Dr Moshe Kantor elected president of European Jewish Congress for fifth term”

In his election speech he pledged to expand this work, noting the current challenges: “After October 7, every Jew in Europe knows that his or her destiny is absolutely tied to the destiny of the Jewish State. We feel it daily in our communities and our enemies know it too.”

Jüdische Allgemeine: “Moshe Kantor re-elected President of the EJC”

His priorities encompass developing Holocaust remembrance projects, honouring its victims, and ensuring the security of Jewish communities across the continent, among others.

The Telegraph: “Calls for Kneecap boycott spread across Europe”

Raya Kalenova, the EJC executive vice-president, said: “Freedom of expression has limits and those freedoms cannot include the right to support violence and terrorism."

Jewish News: “Israel’s President and Jewish leaders congratulate newly elected Pope Leo XIV”

The EJC also sent congratulations, writing that they warmly welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV, and extended “our heartfelt wishes for strength, wisdom, and compassion as he begins his mission as Supreme Pontiff."

Jerusalem Post: “Italian neo-fascists salute Mussolini for execution anniversary”

The European Jewish Congress said it was appalled by the ceremonies, noting the oppression, antisemitism, violence, and Holocaust collaboration that occurred under Mussolini’s regime.

Times of Israel: “European Jewish Congress sends condolences upon death of Pope Francis”

“Pope Francis was a steadfast advocate for interfaith dialogue and mutual respect between religions,” the representative organization of European Jewry says in a statement.

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EJC commends and applauds US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities

The decision of the United States to bomb these facilities is historic, timely, and a major contribution to the security of the world by preventing the grave threat Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose to regional and global stability.