With war in Gaza and Europe-wide Antisemitism peak, Jews bring president Von der Leyen and other friends in Brussels to ‘shine together’ on Channukah
“Defiant and hopeful, just as we have always been,” says organisers of EU event after traumatic few months. Chanukah is first significant Jewish holiday since events on October 7th. (Brussels 7 December 2023) European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen and other European Dignitaries will be at EuroChannukah 2023, taking place between the European Council […]
In response to the European Commission’s publication of a Communication on “No place for hate: a Europe united against hatred”
In response to the European Commission’s publication of a Communication on “No place for hate: a Europe united against hatred”, Rabbi Menachem Margolin Chairman of the European Jewish Association, which represents hundreds of Jewish Communities across the continent, said: “We welcome the seriousness and diligence with which the European Commission have approached this communication. It […]
EU POLITICO │ November 9 – 15, 2023 │VOLUME 9, NUMBER 37
EUROPEAN COMMISSION VICE-PRESIDENT PROMISE TO EXPEDITE SECURITY TO JEWISH COMMUNITIES WELCOMED AFTER MEETING WITH EUROPEAN JEWISH ASSOCIATION
“They are tracking flights from Israel and knocking on doors to identify Jewish homes”, “I must wear a bullet proof vest to take my children to school”, “Jew hate that I haven’t witnessed since the Holocaust”, just some of the comments relayed to Commission Vice-President Schinas and the EU Co-ordinator for combatting for antisemitism Katharina […]
Joint Statement of Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Antisemitism
The barbaric attack of Hamas terrorists on Israel on 7th October, resulted in the most lethal assault against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. More than 1400 Jews – women, children, men, and the elderly, including Holocaust survivors – were tortured, raped, and murdered. Over two hundred were taken hostage. These events have an immense […]
Are the Abraham Accords stronger thant the war between Israel and Hamas?
”We want everyone to acknowledge and accept that Israel is there to exist and that the roots of Jews, Christian are not in New York or Paris but here in our region. They are part of our history and they should be part of our future,’’ said Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the […]
Press Release concerning the latest antisemitic attacks in Croatia and Greece
The European Jewish Association (EJA) is appalled by the latest Antisemitism incidents that took place in Croatia and in Greece, only a few days after the unspeakable massacre against innocent civilians committed by Hamas in Israel. In Split, Croatia’s 2nd largest city, a graffiti “Juden Raus” adorned with the “U” from the WW2 fascist Ustasa […]
Board letter to Ministers of Interior of the United Kingdom, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Hungary, and the Netherlands
United Kingdom: Dear Rt. Hon. Secretary of State Ms Braverman, Re: Granting Citizenship to Hostages held by Hamas in Gaza We, Jewish Leaders, write with an urgent request that could – quite literally – save the lives of the hostages being held by Hamas. You are doubtless aware that Hamas has released a trickle of […]
EU Jewish leader calls on european governments to immediately grant citizenship to remaining hostages after hamas set to release 50 dual-nationals
Rabbi Menachem Margolin, EJA Chairman: “Don’t Force Jews to once again go through a selection.” (Brussels 23 October 2023) Responding to news that Hamas will release 50 hostages of dual nationality, European Jewish Association Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin, who heads the organisation that represents hundreds of communities across the continent, called on European governents to […]
RELIGIOUS LEADERS PLEAD FOR TOLERANCE IN BELGIUM AMID ISRAEL-GAZA WAR
Under the auspices of Belgian MP Michael Freilich, leaders of the 3 major religions came together today in a moment of unity to promote peace and tolerance. (Photos: Michael Freilich/ BELGA) Jewish MP Michael Freilich: “Given the tensions in our streets, the attack in Brussels, the attack on Jewish targets in Europe and the terrible […]