Rabbis and Community Honour Victims at Oporto Cemetery Memorial
Renowned European and Israeli Rabbis, along with members of the Jewish community, gathered at the Oporto cemetery in Portugal to inaugurate a memorial for the victims of the 7th October tragedy. The event, organised by various Jewish associations, included prayers led by Rabbi Simcha Steinberg and speeches by Rabbi Binyamin Jacobs and Rabbi Netanel Lev, […]
Diary Reflections on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism in the Netherlands
“I stress time and again that most victims of ISIS are Muslims. And when a topper from our government said to me, when we were discussing anti-Semitism, that in the Netherlands today 98 per cent of anti-Semitism comes from Muslims living in our country, I pointed out to him that when 80 per cent of […]
EIPA – Interviews of 2 Returned hostages from Gaza
Yesterday, our colleagues at EIPA interviewed with two incredibly strong women who were previously held captive during the attacks on October 7th. Nili Margalit, aged 41, was taken hostage by Hamas militants at her residence in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the aforementioned incident. This attack resulted in the loss and abduction of over a quarter […]
Powerful Exhibition Unveils Hamas Tunnel Holding Victims: A Haunting Tribute at Place Luxembourg
An exhibition today was placed in front of Place Luxembourg which exhibited a Hamas Tunnel where the victims of October 7th were held. This immersive installation, housed within a container, unveils a narrow tunnel leading to poignant before-and-after images of the hostages projected on the wall. This 3-minute experience provides a glimpse into the challenges […]
British PM Sunak announces extra funding to protect Jewish community sites as antisemitism is soaring
Community Security Trust has recorded 4,103 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2023, the highest total ever reported to CST in a single calendar year and an increase of 147% compared to 2022., especially since the October 7 attacks and the war between Israel and Hamas.Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an extra funding […]
French Interior Minister asks to step up protection of Jewish community sites
The minister called for’’reinforced vigilance by forces of law and order and a “systematic presence of internal security forces around schools during the arrival and departure of pupils” and at places of worship “during the arrival and departure of worshippers”.French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has asked prefects to step up protection measures for the Jewish […]
Orthodox Jewish man stabbed by teenager in Zurich in antisemitic attack
Following the attack, police said they were increasing security around Jewish sites in consultation with Jewish groups.A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing and critically wounding an Orthodox Jewish man Saturday morning on the streets of Zurich, Swiss police announced.Zurich police said that they suspect antisemitism as the motive in the stabbing attack […]
Antisemitic attack in Paris: 62-year-old man beaten and insulted after leaving synagogue
Last week, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin asked prefects to step up protection measures for the Jewish community, particularly around schools and places of worship.A 62-year-old Jewish man was attacked in Paris on Friday.The victim, identified only by his first name Marco, was wearing a kippah and was leaving the synagogue when a man hit […]
Switzerland – Israel flag set on fire in front of a synagogue in Basel
Basel – Two young men are said to have torn down an Israel flag at the Basel synagogue and then burned it. The alleged perpetrators were arrested by the Basel police. The Jewish Community of Basel (IGB) confirmed the incident to the Swiss news agency Keystone-SDA. There are camera recordings that show one of the […]
JEP Unites 150 Young Professionals from Across Europe in Porto for a Dynamic Weekend of Networking and Learning
During the weekend, JEP (Jewish European Professionals) orchestrated an event that brought together 150 young professionals from across Europe in the dynamic city of Porto, Portugal. It was an enriching experience brimming with networking opportunities, learning, and enjoyment!