World Jewish Congress condemns beating of Hebrew teacher in Ukraine

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 15 January 2014

World Jewish Congress condemns beating of Hebrew teacher in Ukraine

CEO Robert Singer called the beating of a Jewish man in Kiev “a vicious act that must not go unpunished,” and said that WJC was closely monitoring the situation.

European Jewish Congress ‘disappointed by lack of reaction to anti-Semitic incidents’ in soccer stadiums

15 Jan 2014 EJC President Moshe Kantor said he was appalled by the lack of reaction by the authorities and sports federations to recent anti-Semitic incidents in European soccer. READ MORE »

Kerry appeals to Vatican to help free American Jew jailed in Cuba – NBC News

15 Jan 2014 US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday called on the Vatican to help secure the release of an American contractor who has been jailed in Cuba for nearly five years. READ MORE »

Israeli defense minister apologizes to Kerry after critical remarks

15 Jan 2014 Moshe Yaalon issued an apology and praised US Secretary of State John Kerry, hours after he was quoted in the Israeli press launching a verbal attack on Kerry’s „obsession” with Middle East peace. READ MORE »

Berlin museums, Jewish heirs in dispute over art – Associated Press

15 Jan 2014 On Wednesday, a German government-created commission convenes to make a recommendation on who rightfully owns the ‘Welfenschatz’, or Guelph Treasure. READ MORE »