Religion - Jewish associations in the DACH region sign friendship agreement
The three Jewish umbrella organizations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland have signed a cooperation agreement at the Community Day organized by the Central Council of Jews in Berlin. "The agreement is a commitment to self-confident and diverse Jewish life in German-speaking countries and provides for increased cooperation and cross-border coordination to promote Jewish life and in the fight against anti-Semitism," according to a statement on Sunday.
The agreement was concluded between the Central Council of Jews in Germany, the Israelitische Religionsgesellschaft Österreich and the Schweizerischer Israelitischer Gemeindebund. Their presidents stated: "This sign of cohesion and cooperation between our organizations is particularly important in these times when Jewish life is also under threat in Europe."
With the friendship treaty, they reaffirmed their commitment to the state of Israel as the home of the Jewish people. They also pledged their efforts to take action against Israel-related anti-Semitism, disinformation and boycott movements.
The Jewish Community Day has been running since Thursday and will continue until Sunday.
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- The treaty of friendship signed by the Central Council of Jews in Germany, the Israelitische Religionsgesellschaft Österreich, and the Schweizerischer Israelitischer Gemeindebund aims to strengthen Jewish life in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, despite anti-Semitic threats in Europe.
- On Sunday, the Jewish umbrella organizations celebrated their commitment to a self-confident and diverse Jewish life in the DACH region, as part of the Jewish Community Day taking place in Berlin.
- The presidents of the three organizations declared that the friendship treaty was a significant step in combating Israel-related anti-Semitism, disinformation, and boycott movements, reiterating their support for Israel as the home of the Jewish people.
- Members of various Jewish communities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland participate in the Community Day events, which include discussions, cultural activities, and gatherings, fostering a sense of unity within the Religion of Judaism in the region.
- In response to rising anti-Semitism in Europe, the treaty of friendship serves as an umbrella organization's agreement to work together, promoting Jewish life and unity in central European countries, such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, until the Community Day culminates in Berlin on Sunday.
Source: www.stern.de
