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Members of Keshet Italia take part in the Naples Pride march before organisers said the group was targeted in an alleged antisemitic attack and escorted backstage by police. Photo: Via X
June 30, 2026, 6:00 pm
Jewish LGBT+ activists forced into hiding after alleged antisemitic attack at Naples Pride
Organisers say four Keshet activists were targeted, assaulted and escorted backstage by police after violence erupted during the march
By Annabel Sinclair
A Dutch police uniform
March 23, 2026, 4:12 pm
Dutch police foil suspected synagogue bombing plot as explosives found near site
Two teenagers arrested after device discovered near Heemstede synagogue amid surge in antisemitic attacks
By Annabel Sinclair
Belgian armed forces
March 18, 2026, 12:24 pm
Belgian authorities deploy military to defend Jewish community
Soldiers will support federal police protecting Jewish institutions, following recent terror attacks across Europe
By Michelle Rosenberg
Synagogue-ABN-Davidsplein-Rotterdam.-Photo-by-Cathrotterdam-Wikipedia
March 13, 2026, 1:02 pm
‘Islamic Movement’ group claims responsibility for Rotterdam synagogue arson
Fears of co-ordinated terror attacks on European synagogues as war with the Iranian regime continues
By Michelle Rosenberg
Dr Moshe Kantor, European Jewish Congress.
May 21, 2025, 1:44 pm
Dr. Moshe Kantor elected president of European Jewish Congress for fifth term
Pledges solidarity with Israel and to continue the fight against anti-semitism
By Michelle Rosenberg
Screenshot: Glad You Asked, European Jewish Congress
November 7, 2024, 3:14 pm
‘Glad you asked’: ten new online cartoons explain Judaism to young Europeans
Series of 90-second videos will discuss Shabbat, antisemitism, the Holocaust and Jewish festivals
By Michelle Rosenberg
Jewish students attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters on the ULB campus in Belgium. Pic: EJC
May 9, 2024, 10:05 am
Europe’s university rectors called on to protect Jewish students
Statement from European Jewish Congress follows attacks amid anti-Zionist campus demonstrations
By Michelle Rosenberg
Roger Waters on stage
July 18, 2023, 6:12 pm
Jewish groups around the world pile pressure on Bertelsmann to drop Waters
A letter coordinated by Creative Community for Peace (CCFP), a non-profit entertainment industry organisation, has attracted the support of 14 of the highest-profile Jewish organisations across the developed world.
By Jewish News Reporter
The Board of Deputies and the European Jewish Congress are embroiled in a row over allegations concerning Rabbi Yaakov Bleich
July 20, 2022, 12:28 pm
European Jewish body denies ‘threat’ to expel Board of Deputies over sex abuse row
The Board suspended its ties with the European Jewish Congress in May for failing to investigate claims against Rabbi Yaakov Bleich, the EJC’s treasurer
By Michael Daventry
Dr Moshe Kantor, president of the European Jewish Congress, speaking at the Israel Policy conference (Marc Morris Photography)
April 8, 2022, 4:04 pm
Moshe Kantor leaves European and World Jewish Congress roles following UK sanctions
The EJC president resigned two days after the organisation said it was 'shocked and appalled' by Britain's decision to sanction him
By Michael Daventry
Viatcheslav Moshe Kantor (Jewish News)
April 6, 2022, 6:10 pm
European Jewish Congress ‘shocked and appalled’ as president is sanctioned
Kantor is known in the Jewish community for his philanthropic work and for being deputy chairman of Yad Vashem in Jerusalem.
By Michael Daventry
A person with a flag of Israel stands next to flowers and candles in front of a synagogue in Halle, Germany, following a terror shooting on Yom Kippur in 2019 (AP Photo/Jens Meyer via Jewish News)
April 22, 2021, 3:11 pm
Interfaith security initiative wins €3m grant from Europe
Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist groups will work together to improve security at their places of worship
By Michael Daventry
December 17, 2020, 12:45 pm
Anger over ‘absurd’ European court ruling upholding Belgian shechita ban
Shimon Cohen of Shechita UK said the decision was 'very significant to the UK Jewish community, even post Brexit'
By Jewish News Reporter
January 28, 2020, 12:15 pm
How social media is sharing hundreds of real-life stories from the Shoah
'Stand Together' online campaign by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust assigns online users to share the name of someone murdered by the Nazis and learn their story
By Jewish News Reporter
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