Dutch Jewish Leader Warns of Rising Antisemitism and Threat to European Jewish Life
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Dutch Jewish leader Ellen van Praagh warned of a significant rise in antisemitism in the Netherlands since October 7, 2023, making it difficult for visibly Jewish individuals. She noted increased threats, canceled Jewish events, and Holocaust survivors being barred from schools. Van Praagh urged European leaders to act decisively to prevent the disappearance of Jewish life within 20-30 years. She also shared the personal loss of family members killed in the Hamas attack on Israel, emphasizing the need to fight antisemitism.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Dutch Jewish leader Ellen van Praagh stated that visibly Jewish people face "a real problem" in the Netherlands.
- She warned that Jewish life in Europe could cease to exist within 20 to 30 years if leaders ignore rising antisemitism.
- Since October 7, 2023, Jewish community members in the Netherlands have faced increased threats and harassment.
- Public venues are increasingly reluctant to host Jewish events due to fears of harassment.
- Holocaust survivors are reportedly being canceled or turned away from speaking at Dutch public schools.
- Van Praagh's niece's husband and grand-nephew were killed by Hamas terrorists on October 7 in Israel.
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