News for European Jewish Congress Russia safer for Jews than parts of Western Europe'Refuge' offer to Jews may not have been serious, but Putin's record on anti-Semitism puts European critics to shame. European Jewish Congress reelects President KantorDr. Moshe Kantor reelected as EJC President, as General Assembly votes to form special task force on BDS. Putin offers European Jews refuge in RussiaEurope's beleaguered Jews 'should come to us,' Russian leader tells European Jewish Congress in the Kremlin. EJC urges Putin's cooperation against terrorStressing the need for united effort, EJC President tells Russian leader that terror has spread from targeting Jews to 'us all.' Swedish FM linking Israel, ISIS attack 'racist'European Jewish leader slams 'deeply troubling' comments by Margot Wallström linking Paris attack, Palestinian 'frustration' with Israel. EJC Could Sue Reykjavik for Israel BoycottEuropean Jewish Congress considering suing Reykjavik city council for boycotting Israeli goods; 'Time for Jews to fight back.' EJC President Welcomes Monaco's Holocaust ApologyPrince Albert II marks 73 years since mass deporting of Jews to Nazi death camps in Monaco first; EJC pres.: 'no time limit to regret.' European Jewish Leader Slammed for Meeting Le PenEuropean Jewish Parliament head criticized by other groups for 'inappropriate' meeting with far-right French leader. European Rabbis to Meet Pope in the VaticanLeading European rabbis are set to meet with Pope Francis on Monday in the Vatican, where they will discuss the new anti-Semitism in Europe. Report: Spike in Violent European Anti-SemitismEuropean city streets 'have become hunting grounds for Jews,' new report finds. Explosion of violent incidents of Jew hatred exposed. Is Europe, Bereft of its Jews, No Longer Europe?What are the factors involved in European Jewry's possibly emigrating from that continent? Samuel Eto’o Awarded European Medal of ToleranceFootball player awarded special award for his work against bigotry by leader of the European Jewish Congress (EJC). Watch: Survivors Gather at Ruins of Czech CampSurvivors and locals attend special holocaust memorial service at Theresienstadt on Int'l Holocaust Memorial Day. Can Anything be Done Against Anti-Semitism?Despite possibility of 'new exodus' for European Jews, EJC President Dr. Moshe Kantor has a vision to save the community. Jewish Leaders Plead: Ignore EJA on Arming JewsA joint statement by leaders of 11 communities says EJA Head Rabbi Margolin 'does not speak for Europe's Jews.' Calls for EU Task Force to Fight Anti-SemitismEuropean Jewish Congress heads meet EU foreign affairs following deadly Paris attack; 'targeting of Jews is growing more and more deadly.' 'France is at War, And Jews are on the Frontlines'European Jewish Congress head says mere words not enough to protect Europe's Jews, who face a grave threat to their very existence. EU: Har Nof Massacre 'Condemnable by All Means'Outrage and condemnations from EU and European state leaders, who say attack on 'innocent believers' crosses a line.EJC: EU Must Take Steps Against PA After MassacreEuropean Jewish Congress says 'no more excuses' left to justify the PA's incitement, calls on EU to condition aid on ending incitement.EJC Demands Security after Jew's Stabbing'Jews in Europe have lost a normal sense of security that worsens with every attack on Jews and Jewish institutions,' says Jewish Congress. EJC Chief: Europe Ripe for Islamic State AttackPresident of the European Jewish Congress says that parts of Europe are already ripe for an attack by the Islamic State. European Gov'ts 'Not Protecting Jewish Citizens'European Jews being left to fend for themselves against 'pervasive' anti-Semitism, says Belgian Jewish leader. EJC Condemns 'Horrific' Brussels ShootingEJC president connects shooting to 'permanent threat to Jewish targets' across Europe, Toulouse Massacre. EJC: Success of Anti-Semites a 'Dark Day'European Jewish Congress says the success of the openly anti-Semitic Jobbik party is “a source of grave concern for Europe.” Anti-Semitic Comedian 'Victim of His Own Fascism'Sec. Gen. of European Jewish Congress calls Dieudonne an 'embarrassment to France' the day after anti-Semitic Paris march. A Glimmer of Hope Amid the DarknessEuropean Jewish Congress holds landmark annual Holocaust memorial - and with it, provides hope for the future of European Jewry. Slovakia: Neo-Nazi Win Alarms Human Rights GroupsVictory of neo-Nazi Marian Kotleba as Slovakian regional governor concerns Jewish and Rights groups, say precedent might be set. Anti-Semitism on the Rise in Europe, Finds SurveyAnti-Semitism has worsened in Europe in the past few years, finds survey by the European Fundamental Rights Agency. EU Labels 'Settlements', Refuses to Ban HizbullahEuropean Jewish Congress blasts EU's move to label goods over 'Green Line' as body refuses to label Hizbullah a terror organization. 'Golden Dawn' Report is 'Milestone Against Racism'European Jewish Congress welcomes report by Council of Europe, which affirmed that Greece has legal right to ban neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party. EJC Demands Apology for 'Sickening' CartoonThe EJC has demanded an apology from the Sunday Times for its abhorrent cartoon depicting PM Netanyahu building a wall on Arab bodies. Festival of Caricatures in Tehran Denies HolocaustEuropean Jewish Congress calls on international community to condemn a festival of caricatures initiated by Iran in effort to deny Holocaust Swedish Jewish Community 'Dying of 1,000 Cuts'Sweden's Jewish community is in “grave danger” after a series of anti-Semitic attacks, warns the European Jewish Congress. Jewish Groups Urge Europe to Tackle Anti-SemitismJewish groups urge European governments to adopt "emergency measures" to protect European Jewry from increasing threats of anti-Semitism. EJC Head: Anti-Israel Views Lead to Anti-SemitismEJC leader Dr. Moshe Kantor called on European leaders to act to prevent what he called a “tsunami of anti-Semitism” Poland's Jerzy Buzek Honored by EU RabbisFormer Polish Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek has received European Jewry's highest honor: the Lord Jakobovits Prize of European Judaism. EJC President Receives Prestigious French AwardDr. Moshe Kantor, President of the European Jewish Congress (EJC), awarded the Chevalier Dans L’Ordre National de la Legion d’honneur.Designer Convicted, Fined for Anti-Semitic RemarksEuropean Jewish Congress disappointed after John Galliano is only fined 6,000 euros for making anti-Semitic insults in Paris restaurant.EJC Considers Slaughter LawsuitThe European Jewish Congress says it may bring suit to overturn the new law banning ritual slaughter in Holland. Jewish community fears future. EU Jews: Fix Goldstone DamageEuropean Jewish leaders ask the EU to retract its support of the Goldstone Report following the author’s admission that its findings were wrong. France Vows to be Strong on IranA senior French minister promised the annual European Jewish Congress conference that France “will take a strong stance against Iran.” Tycoon to Head Euro Jewish GroupThe two largest European Jewish groups now are headed by billionaires following the election of a Ukrainian bank tycoon.European Jews Fight for IsraelThe European Jewish Congress pledges to use “any legal means” to assist Israel; begins campaign to get European support. |
