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Director of European Affairs Oriana Marie Krüger represented the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) this week at the European Jewish Association‘s annual policy conference, held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The two-day event — featuring speeches, panel discussions, and site visits — was held under the banner of “Fighting Back.”
We are delighted to announce the commencement of our yearly conference in Amsterdam. This significant event focuses on tackling the concerning and increasing surge of antisemitism within our community.
Through impactful keynote speeches and dynamic panel discussions, we will… pic.twitter.com/cwW5W2dw1U
— EJA – EIPA (@EJAssociation) June 3, 2024
“We meet in emergency mode,” EJA Chairman and Founder Rabbi Menachem Margolin said in his opening remarks. “The situation affecting our communities is the worst it has been since the Second World War. We have been warning our governments about rising antisemitism. And the flood has arrived.”
We meet in emergency mode. The situation affecting our communities is the worst it has been since the second world war. We have been warning our governments about rising antisemitism. And the flood has arrived.
– Rabbi Menachem Margolin
Chairman of European Jewish Association pic.twitter.com/sB4cnjJOpv— EJA – EIPA (@EJAssociation) June 3, 2024
Among the other speakers on the first day was European Commission Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life Katharina Von Schnurbein, who spoke about the EU’s Strategy on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life, first unveiled in 2021.
Over 100 Jewish community leaders @EJAssociation gathered in #Amsterdam to discuss current challenges of #security, #JewHatred and #resilience in these challenging times. Honored to share #EU action and determination to fight all forms of antisemitism and foster #Jewish life. 💪 pic.twitter.com/qAell3veUu
— 🎗️(((k schnurbein))) (@kschnurbein) June 4, 2024
Site visits on the second day included the Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Museum and Hollandsche Schouwburg Deportation Center in the Jewish Cultural Quarter, and Anne Frank House.
We are happy to begin the second day of our annual conference in Amsterdam. This pivotal gathering is dedicated to addressing the alarming and escalating rise of antisemitism within our community.
Featuring powerful keynote addresses and engaging panel discussions, we will delve… pic.twitter.com/JnXuC3eHS0
— EJA – EIPA (@EJAssociation) June 4, 2024
The conference concluded with the passing of a resolution outlining a clear plan of action against antisemitism, including creating an online reporting mechanism for antisemitic incidents linked to law enforcement, advocating for comprehensive police training, and promoting a zero-tolerance policy on violent protests.
The resolution — which can be read in full HERE — also demanded that European governments accept the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.
