Open Letter MEPs to HRVP Borrell on Qatar
Open Letter MEPs to HRVP Borrell on Qatar – 14 December 2023-2 Dear High Representative Borrell, Strasbourg, 1 4 December 2023 It is now sadly over 10 weeks since the Hamas inhumane massacre in Israel and the abduction of civilian hostages, including babies, infants, women, elderly and medically unfit people. We, the undersigned Members of […]
President Von der Leyen at Chanukah celebration in Brussels warns of “old evil resurfacing in Europe,” announces new Jewish heritage award because Jewish culture is a ‘blessing to Europe”.
An old evil is resurfacing in Europe,’’ said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a speech before lighting the fourth candle of a Chanukah menorah on Sunday evening in front of the European Commission and European Council buildings. The EuroChanukah event organized by the European Jewish Community Center (EJCC) together with the European […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ATTACKS AGAINST JEWS HAS STARTED – “WAKE UP, NEVER AGAIN IS NOW! – EUROPEAN JEWISH LEADER TELLS EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS.
“This is not about Palestine and Israel, this is not about politics, these are attacks against Jews everywhere in Europe” states Rabbi Menachem Margolin. (Brussels 19 October 2023) Synagogues attacked in Spain, Germany, incitement all over Europe, reported antisemitism rises over 1200%. The European Jewish Association, one of Europe’s largest Jewish associations representing hundreds of […]
Letter of Support for Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi
Your Excellency Madam President Von Der Leyen, In response to accusations against European Commissioner for Neighborhood & Enlargement, Mr Várhelyi, and calls for his resignation, we would like to make the following statement. Following the horrific and inhumane terror attacks against civilians in Israel on 7 October, which shocked the whole world, Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi […]