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Published on 27 March 2023

Press release - Crisis in Israel

As the crisis in Israel worsens, Crif reaffirms its absolute commitment to the democratic principles of the State of Israel and its unity.
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Published on 16 December 2020

Press release - Crif welcomes establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Morocco

For Crif President Francis Kalifat: "This announcement is excellent news for all those who have peace in the Middle East at heart."
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Published on 15 June 2020

Press Release - Crif strongly denounces the antisemitic shouts uttered during the demonstration held in Paris

During the demonstration held on Saturday afternoon in the Place de la République in Paris, shouts of " Sales Juifs " (dirty Jews) were uttered, recorded and broadcasted on social networks.
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Published on 12 June 2020

Press Release - The European Court of Human Rights justifies the Boycott of Israel

On Thursday, June 11, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned France in a case of calls to boycott Israeli products. In this case, activists were convicted for inciting economic discrimination against people because of their nationality. This ECHR decision contradicts the case law of the Court of Cassation. Crif regrets this decision.
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Published on 26 December 2019

Press release - Court judges Legal irresponsibility of the murderer of Sarah Halimi

The Paris Court of Appeal announced that the murderer of Sarah Halimi has not been held criminally responsible. Crif expresses its dismay and indignation.
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Published on 17 December 2019

Crif - Press Release in reaction to the nauseating remarks of Mr. Mélenchon

For Francis Kalifat, President of Crif, "the inadmissible remarks of a drifting Mélenchon eager for media visibility are inspired by a vichyst rhetoric of the Jewish conspiracy. Would Doriot be the new mentor of Mélenchon?"
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Published on 4 December 2019

Press Release - Adoption by the French National Assembly of the IHRA definition

Tuesday, December 3, the motion for a resolution to fight against antisemitism by redefining antisemitism as defined by the IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance), was adopted by the National Assembly. Crif welcomes this decision.
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Published on 10 October 2019

Crif - Press release following the Halle antisemitic attack

"This attack must challenge the European countries on the violence and sometimes the terrorist drifts of antisemitic, racist and xenophobic groups."
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Published on 12 December 2017

#Crif - Press release followig Donal Trump statement on Jerusalem

Crif praises the historic decision of US President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel, and the upcoming transfer of the US Embassy.
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Published on 3 November 2017

#Crif - Press release after Toulouse-Montauban trial verdict

Abdelkader Merah was sentenced to 20 years in prison for criminal conspiracy in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
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Crif - Yonathan Arfi's Speech at the Vel d'Hiv ceremony in Paris : What happened ?

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17 July 2023
At the ceremony commemorating the Vél d'Hiv roundup – 16 and 17 July 1942 – the President of Crif, Yonathan Arfi, gave an engaging speech. Jean-Luc Mélenchon – French extreme left leader –commented on some of his remarks.

Crif - Celebrating 75 years of the state of Israel Place du Trocadéro in Paris

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23 June 2023
A large crowd was gathered on Sunday, June 18, 2023, by Crif and FSJU, with the support of the Israeli Embassy in France, who organized a major public celebration in a significant location in Paris, Place du Trocadero, to mark publicly the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel. The Abraham Accords were also honored, with large Moroccan and Emirati delegations in attendance. Like the Celebrate Israel parade on the fifth avenue in Manhattan, people were gathered together in Paris, Place du Trocédro to celebrate Israel.

Crif - Op-ed by Yonathan Arfi : "A Jewish view from France on the crisis in Israel"

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16 March 2023
In his op-ed, Yonathan Arfi, President of Crif shows his view, a Jewish view from France on the crisis in Israel.

Crif - Minister Isabelle Rome talks about the French National Plan to Combat Racism, Antisemitism and Origin-Based Discrimination

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03 February 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023, French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne presented the French National Plan to Combat Racism, Antisemitism and Origin-Based Discrimination for the period from 2023 to 2026, in the presence of Isabelle Rome, Minister Delegate in charge of Equality between women and men, Diversity and Equal Opportunities, and ten other members of the Government. On this occasion, we interviewed Isabelle Rome on the development of this three-year plan, its priority measures and the expected results.

Lest We Forget - N’oublions pas - 42 photographs of French Holocaust survivors on the Luxembourg garden fences

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18 July 2022
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vel d’Hiv Roundup, the Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions (Crif) decided to launch an unprecedented project on an exceptional scale to reflect the importance of this tragic event in the history of the Holocaust in France.

Crif Dinner - The highlights of the 36th Crif Dinner

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01 March 2022
On Thursday February 24, 2022, the 36th Crif Dinner was held in the presence of Prime Minister Jean Castex, representing the French President of the Republic. Here are the highlights.

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