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Why anti-Semitism is still alive?

May 9, 2018Secretariat

(Published in Ι Kathimerini Newspaper April 5, 2018)   By Photini Tomai* The experience gained from the close monitoring of anti-Semitism and Holocaust issues for over two decades leaves no scope for misjudgments: anti-Semitism is still here; so are its derivatives, regardless of their grade and intensity, whenever and wherever onset. At his opening address…

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Germany, the Holocaust and the Rise of Anti-Semitism

May 7, 2018Secretariat

​I am German, I am Jewish, my Grandmother is a Schindler survivor. Her fate living through the Holocaust has led me to my academic and professional career and is the driving motivation behind my work combating anti-Semitism and advocating for Holocaust remembrance in Europe as director of EU Affairs for B’nai B’rith International. Jewish life…

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“Culture and Education: Bridges, not Boycotts” Conference

March 2, 2018Secretariat

The European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism (WGAS),  held an event at the European Parliament to discuss the importance of building bridges through cooperation and dialogue as opposed to destructive and counterproductive calls for boycotts, namely by the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Movement (BDS). The event, which was titled “Culture and Education: Bridges, not Boycotts”, consisted…

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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON: The Implementation of the 2017 Resolution on Combatting Antisemitism

November 3, 2017Secretariat
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EJC applauds European Parliament decision to endorse IHRA definition of antisemitism

June 2, 2017Secretariat

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) applauds the European Parliament for passing a resolution endorsing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism and calls on EU member states to adopt and apply the definition. “This is a monumental day for the fight against hate and the protection of the rights of European Jews,”…

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EJC calls upon Members of the European Parliament to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism

May 30, 2017Secretariat
The European Jewish Congress (EJC) sent a letter to all Members of the European Parliament calling on them to support the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism by the European Union at a vote on a comprehensive Motion for resolution on combatting antisemitism, which will take place on June 1st. “We...
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Kantor Center Annual Report on Antisemitism Worldwide 2016

May 3, 2017Secretariat
by Kantor Centre for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University The report revealed that in 2016 the number of antisemitic violent incidents dropped by 12%, from 410 in 2015 to 361. The decrease was largely attributed to increased security measures for Jewish communities and to the fact that more Jews avoid...
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Antisemitic Incidents Report 2016

February 8, 2017Secretariat

This document presents the major reported antisemitic incidents in 2016. Prepared by the European Jewish Congress, Secretariat and Member of the Advisory Board of the European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism.

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Working definition of Antisemitism

May 25, 2016EP WGAS

Working definition: Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.

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Chair of European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism condemns wave of violent attacks

December 21, 2017Secretariat

The Chair of the European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism (EP-WGAS), Heinz K Becker MEP (Austria, EPP), condemns the wave of antisemitic attacks that have taken place across Europe following President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. “The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, or any other political issue, can never serve as justification…

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WGAS Statement on the campaing against George Soros in Hungary

July 13, 2017Secretariat

The recent political campaign by the Hungarian Government against George Soros utilized motifs with a very problematic anti-Semitic past, including the image of a shadowy puppeteer pulling the strings of politicians. The European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism (WGAS) would like to draw attention to the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, which lists one of…

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Condoleances on the death of Shimon Peres

October 17, 2016Secretariat

In my capacity as Chair of the European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism (EP-WGAS), on the immensely sad occasion of Shimon Peres death, I want to express my deepest condolences and sympathies. I had the privilege to meet with Shimon Peres several times. He was a political giant and a peace hero, one of the wisest politicians and human…

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