Dublin Hotel Cancels 70 Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin canceled a reservation for 70 rooms booked for delegates attending an international conference against antisemitism. The cancellation occurred after hotel staff understood the conference's nature, with management asking about IDF ties. The incident highlights rising antisemitism in Ireland, alongside other recent anti-Israel events and reported violence against Jews.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dublin's Herbert Park Hotel canceled 70 rooms booked for an international anti-antisemitism conference.
- The hotel staff rescinded the booking after learning the conference's purpose.
- Hotel management asked if the conference had any connection to the IDF.
- The incident highlights growing antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in Ireland.
- The conference was part of the SECCA network, supported by the World Jewish Congress and European Commission.
The Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin has canceled a block booking of 70 rooms intended for delegates attending an international conference on combating antisemitism. The cancellation was revealed by Maurice Cohen, Chairman of the Representatives Council of Irish Jewry, during a reception at the Irish Ministry of Foreign Affairs marking the conference's opening. Cohen stated that the hotel initially confirmed the booking for participants from 27 EU countries but rescinded it once staff understood the event's purpose. Hotel management reportedly inquired if the conference had any connection to the IDF, despite it being a civilian and diplomatic gathering.
The delegates were in Ireland for the 15th meeting of the European network of ambassadors and special envoys to combat antisemitism (SECCA), an initiative supported by the World Jewish Congress and the European Commission. The conference, held during Ireland's presidency of the EU, aims to underscore the country's commitment to the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Despite official hosting, the hotel's action highlights the challenges faced by the Jewish community in Ireland.
This incident occurs amidst a growing list of anti-Israel and antisemitic events in the country. These include the cancellation of a play about the October 7th events and the Irish national broadcaster RTE's decision not to send a delegation to Eurovision or cover a football match due to Israeli participation. Additionally, Irish national football players have reportedly disrespected the Israeli anthem and refused to shake hands with Israeli players. The community also reports increasing violence, including assaults and spitting incidents targeting Jews in public spaces and on buses nationwide. A manager at the Herbert Park Hotel declined to comment on the reports, and inquiries were also sent to the hotel's corporate management.