EJA

Moldova:

New survey reveals deep-rooted antisemitism

A new study shows that the European country of Moldova has trends of antisemitism disproportionate to its size or Jewish population.

Entrepreneur Brock Pierce:

'It is a war of information today'

Visionary philanthropist Brock Pierce shares insights on how modern innovations are helping shape the war against Hamas.

EJA chairman:

'Never Again is now'

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chairman of the EJA, summarizes the organization's conference in Poland: 'Europe is ready to be much more serious against antisemitism."

Bereaved parents:

'He threw back grenade after grenade at Hamas'

Bereaved parents Shira and Moshe Shapira tell of their son's heroic defense of others at the Supernova festival.

Hungarian Jewish leader:

Bans on kosher slaughter turning Jews into 2nd class citizens

Following last week's EJA conference in Budapest, Hungarian leader Rabbi Shomo Koves explains the threat to Jewish life in Europe is severe.

EJA chair:

'European Jewish leaders are united to combat antisemitism'

Following EJA conference last week in Budapest, chair Rabbi Menachem Margolin says the EU needs to do more to ensure Jews are safe.

'Israel must enact a law against auctions of Nazi items'

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, EJA chairman, calls on Israel to enact legislation banning sale of Nazi memorabilia.

Dutch Chief Rabbi: More talk not enough to fight anti-Semitism

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Binyomin Jacobst, chief rabbi of the Chief Rabbinate of the Netherlands, at the EJA conference in Poland.

100,000 Hanukiahs distributed for Jews across Europe

The RCE and the EJA have launched a cross-continental initiative to spread the light of Hannukah

Online commemoration of Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day

EJA hosts online International Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony featuring hundreds of EU heads, Parliamentarians and Jewish leaders.

EJA to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with large online event

"The lessons of the Holocaust have seldom been more pressing or important.”

Europe: Preparing for Passover in the shadow of Corona Crisis

Alongside logistical challenges European Jews face anti-Semitic propaganda that attributes the Corona epidemic to a “Jewish conspiracy.”

'Hungary is the safest place for Jews'

Hungary's Minister of Justice Judit Varga: Our Jewish community ​is enjoying a​ renaissance, we have "zero tolerance" for anti-Semitism.

Israel's destruction is a foundation of Iranian ideology

Iranian born Jewish activist says that Iran is today 'officially' antisemitic, and eliminating Israel has become an official state policy

'Israel is not treated like any other country'

The President of the Austrian National Council declares that Austrians "will not avoid responsibility" and commits to fighting antisemitism.

'Poles & Jews will guard the truth about the Holocaust'

"We're guardians of historical truth," says Polish President. "We can't allow the truth about the Holocaust to be blurred and forgotten."

Leading Netherlands Rabbi: Pittsburgh can occur in our country

Rabbi Binyamin Jacobs, Chief Rabbi at the Inter-Provincial Chief Rabbinate of the Netherlands, discusses the situation in the Netherlands.

'There is legitimate criticism of Israel, but there is a line'

Coordinator of European Parliament's Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup says extremism from both sides needs to be tackled.

'Our obligation is to ensure the silent majority is on our side'

European Jewish Association Chairman discusses the purpose of the organization's annual conference.

Can Holocaust education combat antisemitism?

Michel Gourary discusses how spreading Holocaust awareness actively combats antisemitism at EJA conference in Brussels

Pro-Israel Antisemites & Pro-Jewish anti-Israelis

Riccardo Pacific talks about the dynamic political landscape in Europe at the European Jewish Association conference in Brussels

European nightmare manifest in America

Chair of European Jewish Association: We tend to envy relative peace in US communities. Now we extend sympathy following murderous attack.

Romanian Jews now allowed to miss exams for Shabbat, holidays

EJA campaign to extend full religious freedom to Orthodox Jewish college students succeeds in Romania.

European Jewish Leaders to EU: Protect Jews

WJC, EJA leaders call on Denmark to increase security to Jewish institutions after attacks, urge EU to take 'critical' action.

Jewish Leaders Plead: Ignore 'Dangerous' EJA Demand to Arm Jews

A joint statement by leaders of 11 communities says EJA Head Rabbi Margolin 'does not speak for Europe's Jews.'

EU Officials Appalled at Rise of Anti-Semitism in Europe

At high level meeting with Jewish leaders, 18 EU member-state representatives are urged to wake up and lead the fight against Jew-hatred.

Polish Official Calls for End to Ban on Kosher Slaughter

Poland's human rights ombudsman says Warsaw should advance legislation to legalize kosher slaughter, as a matter of human rights.

Muslim Hackers Hit European Jewish News Site

Turkish hackers took down the site of the European Jewish Press news site overnight Wednesday.