As we wrapped up two inspiring days of our boot camp with activists from across Europe, who joined us to learn how to combat antisemitism and stand up for Israel through traditional media, social media, diplomacy, and advocacy, we wished to express our deep appreciation to everyone who took part.
Our EJA team put participants through detailed, intense, and inspiring training sessions, sharing practical tutorials, strategies, and tools for dealing with traditional media, social media, and public advocacy. The levels of engagement, commitment, and genuine passion shown throughout the program were truly humbling, reinforcing our belief that investing in both the next generation and current advocates is essential in strengthening Jewish communities and combating antisemitism across Europe.
As part of these two meaningful days, we were honoured to organise an inspiring event together with the Jewish community in Copenhagen: “Standing Strong Together – The Future of Jewish Life in Denmark,” held at Københavns Synagoge. We sincerely thanked this wonderful community for joining us and contributing to such an important and meaningful discussion.
While we had the opportunity to share our own experiences and perspectives, we also learned a tremendous amount from the community itself — about their daily lives, the similarities and differences between our communities, and most importantly, how we can continue strengthening one another in our shared commitment to safeguarding and supporting Jewish life across Europe.
We also extended our heartfelt gratitude to the chairwoman of the community, Ms. Rosen, for her warm welcome and for sharing not only how the community had come together in a way that gave us hope, but also how supportive the Danish government had been in helping ensure the safety and security of Jewish life in Denmark. We arrived hoping to share our knowledge and experience, but ultimately left having learned far more from the community itself.
In addition, we expressed our deepest appreciation to the incredible team at Chabad House Copenhagen for opening their doors to us throughout those two days, making us feel at home, taking care of all our needs, and sharing with us the story and history of their community. A special thank you was extended to Rabbi Katzenstein and Rabbi Lowenthal for their hard work, dedication, and hospitality.
The success of both events was made possible thanks to this remarkable spirit of cooperation, partnership, and shared purpose. We look forward to continuing and strengthening these collaborations in the future as we work together to ensure that Jewish life across Europe remains safe, vibrant, and prosperous for generations to come.
