Jewish Community of Marbella

The Comunidad Judía de Marbella (Jewish Community of Marbella) is a dynamic and thriving community located in the picturesque coastal city of Marbella, in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. Established to serve the needs of Jewish residents and visitors, the community is a focal point for Jewish life, providing a comprehensive array of religious, cultural, and social services.

Marbella, known for its beautiful beaches, luxurious lifestyle, and cosmopolitan atmosphere, is home to a diverse and growing Jewish population. The Comunidad Judía de Marbella plays a central role in fostering a strong sense of community among its members. It offers regular religious services, including Shabbat and holiday observances, as well as life cycle events such as weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and funerals.

Education is a cornerstone of the community’s activities, with programmes designed for all ages. Children can attend Hebrew school and prepare for their bar or bat mitzvah, while adults can participate in classes and study groups that delve into various aspects of Jewish learning and tradition. The community also organises cultural events, such as lectures, concerts, and film screenings, which celebrate Jewish heritage and promote interfaith understanding.

Social activities are another key aspect of the Comunidad Judía de Marbella. The community centre serves as a gathering place where members can connect, share meals, and celebrate together. From festive holiday meals to social clubs and charity events, there are numerous opportunities for engagement and camaraderie.

The Comunidad Judía de Marbella is also active in outreach and intercommunity relations, maintaining ties with other Jewish communities in Spain and around the world. This ensures that members have access to a broad network of support and resources, reinforcing the sense of global Jewish solidarity.

In essence, the Comunidad Judía de Marbella is dedicated to enriching the Jewish experience in Marbella, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where Jewish life can flourish.

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Networking in Paris

Networking in Paris is a community aimed at young professionals in Paris, offering opportunities for individuals to connect, engage, and grow professionally within the city. Through events and gatherings, the organization facilitates relationship-building and networking among its members, fostering a sense of community and mutual support for career development. The initiative is designed to help professionals expand their networks, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

The EJA 2024 delegation to Auschwitz.

Over two days, we hosted diverse speakers addressing the rise in antisemitism, communal encounters, and improved security measures. This assembly held paramount importance as we united to confront this unsettling pattern. One of the key moments we included was a thought-provoking debate between Elon Musk and Ben Shapiro.

The latter part of our delegation focused on a visit to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. A memorial ceremony and the recital of the Kaddish prayer marked this solemn trip.

These poignant moments underscored the European Jewish Association’s unwavering dedication to commemorating the profound tragedy of the Holocaust and battle against antisemitism.

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Polish newspaper runs front page list on ‘how to spot a Jew’

MP says it is ‘absolute scandal’ such ‘filthy texts, as if taken from Nazi newspapers’ sold in parliament
A right-wing newspaper in Poland has published an article on its front page instructing readers on “how to recognise a Jew”.
The Tylko Polska, or “Only Poland”, ran a list of “names, anthropological features, expressions, appearances, character traits, methods of operation” and “disinformation activities” which it said could be used to identify Jewish people.
“How to defeat them? This cannot go on!” the front page also said, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
The article was printed alongside a headline reading “Attack on Poland at a conference in Paris”, a reference to a Holocaust studies conference last month whose speakers were accused of being anti-Polish.
The newspaper caused an outcry among Polish politicians when it was distributed in the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament.
Michal Kaminski, an MP for the centre-right Poland Comes First party, said it was an “absolute scandal” such “filthy texts, as if taken from Nazi newspapers” were sold in the Polish parliament, Polsatnews reported.
Mr Kaminski asked for an explanation from parliament speaker Marek Kuchcinski, a member of the ruling right-wing Law and Justice party, for how such an “antisemitic” front page was made available in parliament.
The director of the Sejm Information Centre, Andrzej Grzegrzolka, initially said his office could not take action as the paper was being sold from kiosks inside the Sejm who were responsible for the choice of newspapers.
He also suggested a court could look into the front page and decide whether the title should be suspended under Polish law, which bans hate speech motivated by race or religion.
However, Mr Grzegrzolka later announced his office would request the publication be removed from the Sejm’s press kit.
The newspaper’s front page also featured an image of Jan Gross, a Polish-Jewish academic at Princeton University who has courted controversy for suggesting Polish people were complicit in the murder of Jews during the Holocaust.
Mr Gross’ argument that Poles collaborated with the Nazis during the Second World War has made him a regular target of outrage by Polish nationalists.
The article was published by the Independent

Second Portion of Annual Conference in Amsterdam

We’re delighted to conclude the second portion of our annual conference in Amsterdam.

Throughout this phase, our discussions revolved around key themes, each featuring distinguished panels and notable speakers.
Firstly, our focus was on self-defence strategies, with insights shared by Prof. Gerald Steinberg, President and Founder of NGO Monitor; Alana Ebin, Director of Mosaic Teens at the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Israel; Oliver Rak from the C TEEN Jewish Youth Movement in Hungary; Jonathan Feldmar, Campus and Education Manager at Stand With Us; Samuel Lejoyeux, President of the France Union of Jewish Students; Achira Beck, President of the Dutch Union of Jewish Students; and Prof. Bart Wallet, Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Amsterdam.

Following this, attention turned to combating antisemitism in educational settings, with contributions from Michael Sweetney, Former NBA player (NY Knicks) and Jewish Advocate; and Dean Furman, Professional football player and Jewish advocate.

Lastly, the discussion shifted to the role of media in confronting antisemitism, featuring perspectives from Chrystian Orzeszko, Editor of The Jewish Word in Poland; Jonatan Megyeri, Editor-in-Chief of Neokohn in Hungary; Elias Levy Bennaroch, Editor-in-Chief of Enfoque-Judio in Spain; Miriam Assor, Journalist at Portuguese Jewish News in Portugal; Laetitia Enriquez, Journalist at Actualité Juive in France; Adam Levick, Co-Editor of CAMERA UK; Luca Spizzichino, Journalist at Hatikva and President of UGEI in Italy; and Blaise Vanderlinden, Journalist at Radio Judaica in Belgium.

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