Croatian Jews boycott official Shoah memorial

2016. április 11 23:03

Croatian Jews boycott official Shoah memorial

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 11 April 2016
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Croatian Jews boycott official Shoah memorial

The Jewish community of Croatia will not participate in the country’s official Holocaust commemoration in protest against the Croatian government’s inaction against growing neo-Nazi activity in the country.
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Lithuanian envoy tells WJC: Israel’s voice must be heard

Ambassador Rolandas Kriščiūnas says it is important for Israel to embrace its Jewish past.
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Warsaw Jewish museum declared ‘European Museum of the Year’ – TheNews.pl

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Poll reveals more than a third of British Muslims believe ‘Jews have too much power in UK’ – Jewish Chronicle

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Jews welcome Dutch church declaration calling Martin Luther’s anti-Semitism ‘unacceptable’

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