Jewish Congregations Mark Anniversary of Ghetto Liberation
The Budapest Jewish Congregation (BSZH) and the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation (EMIH) are marking the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the Budapest ghetto in unconventional ways this year because of the epidemic.
BSZH said on the website of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (MAZSIHISZ) that commemorations will take place in the Dohány Street synagogue, while complying with measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Speeches will be delivered by BSZH chairman Tamas Mester, the synagogue’s chief rabbi Robert Frolich and Israel’s ambassador to Hungary Yacov Hadas-Handelsman. The commemorations will conclude with the laying of wreaths at a memorial plaque in Wesselényi Street. State secretary Balázs Orbán will participate with a video message and Russian ambassador to Hungary Vladimir Sergeev will lay a wreath.
Israeli Ambassador: Hungary One of the Safest Places for Practicing Jews
Hungary is virtually the only place where
practicing Jewish people can walk around without having to fear anything, said Yacov Hadas-Handelsman, Israel’s ambassador to Hungary, in an interview with pro-government daily
Magyar Nemzet.
In response to the question about Hungarian anti-Semitism (which in the view of German Social-Democrat politician Michael Roth, is increasing in Hungary), the ambassador said he preferred to base his opinion on facts. Firstly, he refers to the Anti-Defamation League’s list (that files anti-Semitic attacks), on which Hungary is ranked last among European countries.
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