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Topic: European Jewish Congress

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January 11, 2013
1:25 am

German-Jewish leader second-guesses anti-Semitism list

Dieter Graumann says Simon Wiesenthal Center’s inclusion of German columnist trivializes more egregious members of ranking

January 3, 2013
12:37 am

Dutch human-rights panel backs Sabbath observers

Non-binding government decision advises employer to hire Jewish worker despite Shabbat restrictions

January 2, 2013
3:47 pm

Tunisian state secretary for immigration Houcine El Jaziri (photo credit: screen capture/Youtube)

Merry Christmas, ya Jews!

Tunisia’s state secretary for immigration gets his holidays confused

December 22, 2012
12:56 am

New book offers overview of 42 European Jewish communities

Leader says publication is proof of transformation and revitalization

December 12, 2012
10:29 pm

World Jewish Congress head US billionaire Ronald Lauder. (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Bribery claims roil Euro-Jewish relations with US billionaire

Ronald Lauder denies allegations that he attempted to buy votes for favored candidates during communal elections

By Cnaan Liphshiz

November 28, 2012
2:39 am

Illustrative photo of a kosher butcher sharpening his tools. (photo credit: Kobi Gideon/Flash90)

Polish court reportedly outlaws kosher slaughter

Ruling, which also bans Muslim butchery, appears to contradict 1997 agreement between government and Jewish community

By Cnaan Liphshiz

November 25, 2012
4:30 pm

Johan Tynnel, the director of security for Denmark’s Jewish community, addresses a European Jewish Congress crisis management seminar in Brussels. (Cnaan Liphshiz/JTA)

Low on funds and state protection, Europe’s Jews remain vulnerable

Facing constant threats and limited resources, communities across the continent are struggling to provide their own security

By Cnaan Liphshiz

November 7, 2012
11:55 pm

Moshe Kantor reelected European Jewish Congress president

New term will focus on rising anti-Semitism and security threats

October 29, 2012
6:53 pm

Anti-Semitic flyers distributed in French town

Notices call on locals to ‘drive out the Jews’ from small town near Lyon

October 14, 2012
9:44 pm

The European Union flag (photo credit: Serge Attal/Flash 90)

Israel, Jewish groups congratulate EU on peace prize

Foreign Ministry expects Europe to maintain ‘vigilance in the face of displays of racism and anti-Semitism within its borders’

October 9, 2012
6:34 am

A man leaves the synagogue in Argenteuil, west of Paris, where services were canceled Saturday after attackers shot eight blank bullets at the building. (Remy de la Mauviniere/AP)

French Jews unsurprised but fearful over rising anti-Semitic violence

Despite government response, threats have only increased since deadly March shooting at a Jewish school in Toulouse

By Lori Hinnant

October 4, 2012
6:10 pm

Malmo police see no reason to call JCC attack a hate crime

Critics say ‘very strange’ decision undermines government’s claims it’s fighting anti-Semitism

October 4, 2012
2:21 am

Holocaust survivor Larisa Rakovskaya struggles to pay the bills for her Odessa apartment, but has gotten basic assistance from German reparations. (Cnaan Liphshiz/JTA)

Funds for Ukrainian survivors bring high — perhaps unrealistic — hopes

Payments from Germany provide for subsistence-level living, but little more, as community fights to endure

By Cnaan Liphshiz

September 16, 2012
4:07 pm

France gives highest honor to ex-politician who survived Auschwitz

Simone Veil, who escaped the Nazi death camp, is one of only 70 people have received the Grand Cross since Napoleon Bonaparte established it in 1802

September 13, 2012
11:21 am

European Commission chief warns of rise in anti-Semitism

Jose Manuel Barroso: ‘At a very difficult time when some people are tempted to reconnect with old demons — populism, racism and anti-Semitism — we need more than ever to uphold our common ideals’

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The Times of Israel

The one-stop news site
covering Israel, the region and
the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
David Horovitz

Fair, fresh and fast

The Jewish world's
fastest-growing
news site

Topic: European Jewish Congress

German-Jewish leader second-guesses anti-Semitism list

Dieter Graumann says Simon Wiesenthal Center’s inclusion of German columnist trivializes more egregious members of ranking

Dutch human-rights panel backs Sabbath observers

Non-binding government decision advises employer to hire Jewish worker despite Shabbat restrictions

Merry Christmas, ya Jews!

Tunisia’s state secretary for immigration gets his holidays confused

New book offers overview of 42 European Jewish communities

Leader says publication is proof of transformation and revitalization

Bribery claims roil Euro-Jewish relations with US billionaire

Ronald Lauder denies allegations that he attempted to buy votes for favored candidates during communal elections

Polish court reportedly outlaws kosher slaughter

Ruling, which also bans Muslim butchery, appears to contradict 1997 agreement between government and Jewish community

Low on funds and state protection, Europe’s Jews remain vulnerable

Facing constant threats and limited resources, communities across the continent are struggling to provide their own security

Moshe Kantor reelected European Jewish Congress president

New term will focus on rising anti-Semitism and security threats

Anti-Semitic flyers distributed in French town

Notices call on locals to ‘drive out the Jews’ from small town near Lyon

Israel, Jewish groups congratulate EU on peace prize

Foreign Ministry expects Europe to maintain ‘vigilance in the face of displays of racism and anti-Semitism within its borders’

French Jews unsurprised but fearful over rising anti-Semitic violence

Despite government response, threats have only increased since deadly March shooting at a Jewish school in Toulouse

Malmo police see no reason to call JCC attack a hate crime

Critics say ‘very strange’ decision undermines government’s claims it’s fighting anti-Semitism

Funds for Ukrainian survivors bring high — perhaps unrealistic — hopes

Payments from Germany provide for subsistence-level living, but little more, as community fights to endure

France gives highest honor to ex-politician who survived Auschwitz

Simone Veil, who escaped the Nazi death camp, is one of only 70 people have received the Grand Cross since Napoleon Bonaparte established it in 1802

European Commission chief warns of rise in anti-Semitism

Jose Manuel Barroso: ‘At a very difficult time when some people are tempted to reconnect with old demons — populism, racism and anti-Semitism — we need more than ever to uphold our common ideals’

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