EJC Expresses Concern Regarding the Situation of Venezuelan Jewish Community

The newly elected President of the European Jewish Congress (EJC) (Moshe) Kantor, calls on the Government of Venezuela and President Hugo Chavez, who is currently visiting Russia, to address the issue of escalating anti-Semitism in Venezuela.

Mr. Kantor, who is also President of the Russian Jewish Congress, stated that Venezuela should make every effort to ensure the free and safe existence of the local Jewish community, and to counteract efficiently manifestations and acts of anti-Semitism and xenophobia in the country.

Mr. Kantor was elected President of the European Jewish Congress by the EJC General Assembly on Tuesday June 26th 2007.

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