EJC sends its heartfelt congratulations on the formation of a new government in Israel

The EJC sends its heartfelt congratulations to the State of Israel and its people on the formation of a new government. Diaspora Jewry is gratified to see such a wide government representing many different views and communities in Israel.

Monday, June 14, 2021

Central Council of Jews in Germany alarmed by latest report on far right extremism

The Central Council of Jews in Germany is alarmed by the latest findings of the annual report on far right extremism by the the country’s federal domestic intelligence agency.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Lithuania now mature enough to deal with Holocaust legacy, says PM Ingrida Šimonytė

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has noted that the contemporary Lithuanian society is “mature and strong enough” to face the legacy of Holocaust in  the country. 

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Antisemitic reports in London hit new high, CST says

Reports of antisemitism in London reached their highest recorded level last month, according to figures from the Community Security Trust (CST).

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

BBC journalist who tweeted "Hitler was right" is fired

A BBC journalist who tweeted that “Hitler was right” has now left her job following the conclusion of an internal probe.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Krakow city official says good-luck figurines of Jews are "antisemitic" and should not be sold

The Polish city of Kraków will seek to prevent the sale of figurines depicting Jews, often holding money, which are seen as good luck charms.

Monday, June 14, 2021

Marian Turski elected new President of International Auschwitz Committee

Polish journalist and Holocaust survivor Marian Turski has been elected the new president of the International Auschwitz Committee.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Daniel Höltgen: The recent escalation of antisemitic attacks requires a Europe-wide response

“Governments should join forces to prevent new waves of antisemitism by countering hate speech on the Internet and supporting education about the Holocaust and human rights,” writes Daniel Höltgen, the Council of Europe’s special representative on combatting antisemitism.

Monday, June 14, 2021

Quebec adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The Government of Quebec province in Canada has adopted the IHRA working definition of antisemitism following a spate of antisemitic incidents last month.

Monday, June 14, 2021

In public letter, Silicon Valley tech leaders take a stand against antisemitism

Leaders from some of Silicon Valley’s most recognized tech companies, including Google, Twitter and YouTube, are among about 200 technology and business leaders who have signed on to a letter calling out antisemitism.

Monday, June 14, 2021