The Forum brought together 180 Jewish students and young professionals
from 24 different countries in Europe for a weekend of intense
discussion and personal exchange under the motto: “What can I do?” It
thereby followed up on the First Young Jewish Adult Forum in Frankfurt
on the Main in November 2007, which had stood under the motto “Where
do I belong?” and which had drawn much attention among young Jewish adults among Europe’s Jewish communities.
The aim of these Forums has been to encourage debate and reflection
upon modern Jewish identity in Europe and to give young European Jewish
adults a voice. John Reeves, International Vice-President of B’nai
B’rith International and Chair of the Forum commented: “We bring
together young Jewish men and women with different levels of Jewish
involvement for purposes of intellectual stimulation and social
intercourse in Harmony with the aim to pursue a common cause of our
Order to assist our fellow Jews and to bring to the realisation of
the Mission of B’nai B’rith – Tikkun Olam – for the betterment of the world.”
This year’s event featured outstanding speakers such as Arno Klarsfeld,
leading Jewish human rights activist and son of famous Nazi-hunters
Serge and Beate Klarsfeld; Israel’s Ambassador to the Holy See, HE
Mordechay Lewy; Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp of the Liberal Jewish
Community in Holland; Rabbi Michael Ascoli of the Jewish Community of
Rome; and Moishe Smith, President of B’nai B’rith International.
Graham Weinberg, President of B’nai B’rith Europe, concluded: “Our
future depends so much upon these young people who will become the
future leaders of B’nai B’rith Europe and the wider community. I am
confident that the Jewish people of Europe will not be disappointed
by our young adults who clearly show a dedication and commitment well beyond the immediate call of duty.”
Representing over 5000 members in more than 150 Lodges in 29 European
countries, B’nai B’rith Europe is part of the worldwide Jewish
organisation B’nai B’rith International, which was established in 1843.
It aims at the following goals:
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To help people in distress.
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To improve Jewish identity.
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To broaden knowledge about Jews and Judaism across Europe.
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To fight racism and antisemitic tendencies in particular.
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To strengthen the relations between Jews in Europe and the State of Israel.
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To promote understanding and good relations between European institutions and the State of Israel.
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To support knowledge about Jewish presence and heritage in Europe.
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