Kantor re-elected president of European Jewry as BDS taskforce approved
European Jewish community leaders unanimously re-elected its president, whilst its General Assembly voted to tackle boycotts of Israel.
Meeting in Brussels, The European Jewish Congress (EJC) General Assembly elected Moshe Kantor, 62, as the president and discussed prominent topical issues.
Dr. Kantor received a unanimous vote of confidence, and said he was”delighted”, calling it “a positive testament for the work we have done these last few years and the plan of action we have for the years ahead.
The situation in our communities could be defined as the most difficult since the end of the Second World War.”
He reflected on anti-Semitism, the refugee crisis and the terrorist and economic threats in Europe today as “all interconnected and present great challenges for European Jewry.”
The Jewish leader, philanthropist and businessman was first elected President in 2007.
President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Jonathan Arkush was elected as the president of the Chairman of the Council.
During the EJC General Assembly, attended by leaders from 42 European Jewish communities, Kantor also spoke about the need to engage national governments and EU bodies over security, anti-Semitism and the “need to vigorously challenge and fight the BDS campaign (boycotts, divestments and sanctions of Israel).”
The EJC approved a resolution to create an taskforce on tackling BDS, with Kantor saying they would “seek ways to strengthen ties between the EU, European nations and Israel.”
Thank you for helping to make Jewish News the leading source of news and opinion for the UK Jewish community. Today we're asking for your invaluable help to continue putting our community first in everything we do.
For as little as £5 a month you can help sustain the vital work we do in celebrating and standing up for Jewish life in Britain.
Jewish News holds our community together and keeps us connected. Like a synagogue, it’s where people turn to feel part of something bigger. It also proudly shows the rest of Britain the vibrancy and rich culture of modern Jewish life.
You can make a quick and easy one-off or monthly contribution of £5, £10, £20 or any other sum you’re comfortable with.
100% of your donation will help us continue celebrating our community, in all its dynamic diversity...
Engaging
Being a community platform means so much more than producing a newspaper and website. One of our proudest roles is media partnering with our invaluable charities to amplify the outstanding work they do to help us all.
Celebrating
There’s no shortage of oys in the world but Jewish News takes every opportunity to celebrate the joys too, through projects like Night of Heroes, 40 Under 40 and other compelling countdowns that make the community kvell with pride.
Pioneering
In the first collaboration between media outlets from different faiths, Jewish News worked with British Muslim TV and Church Times to produce a list of young activists leading the way on interfaith understanding.
Campaigning
Royal Mail issued a stamp honouring Holocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton after a Jewish News campaign attracted more than 100,000 backers. Jewish Newsalso produces special editions of the paper highlighting pressing issues including mental health and Holocaust remembrance.
Easy access
In an age when news is readily accessible, Jewish News provides high-quality content free online and offline, removing any financial barriers to connecting people.
Voice of our community to wider society
The Jewish News team regularly appears on TV, radio and on the pages of the national press to comment on stories about the Jewish community. Easy access to the paper on the streets of London also means Jewish News provides an invaluable window into the community for the country at large.
We hope you agree all this is worth preserving.
