Union of Belarusian Jewish Public Associations and Communities
| Headquarters | Minsk |
|---|---|
Region served | Belarus |
Chairman | Rogatnikov Oleg Lvovich |
| Website | www |
The Union of Belarusian Jewish Public Associations and Communities is an umbrella organization representing Belarusian Jews. It is one of the primary organizations representing the Jewish community in Belarus.[1]
About
[edit]The organization is headquartered in Minsk. The Union is a member of the Coordination Council for the Rights of National Minorities of the government of Belarus.
History
[edit]In 2021, Belarusian state-linked media accused the Union and other Jewish organizations in Belarus of being "disloyal", being paid by foreign agents, and of participating in anti-government protests.[2]
In 2023, the Union cosigned a statement released by the American Jewish Committee calling for tech companies to do more to address increasing antisemitism online.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "In Belarus, 'Europe's last dictatorship,' Jews fear police but not anti-Semitism". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "Belarus State-linked Media Suggests Jewish Organizations Are Disloyal". Haaretz. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "AJC, Dozens of Jewish Organizations Call on Tech Companies to Do More To Combat Surge in Antisemitism". American Jewish Committee. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
