Jewish culture

Turkey's Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, on Nov. 28 at major synagogues across the country.

"I hope and wish that Hanukkah will enlighten our souls and cause the feelings of love, respect and brotherhood among people to develop," İsak Haleva, the chief rabbi of Turkey's Jews, said in his message.

The group responded by saying that they are exposing her hatred of the Jews

Israel's ambassador to Romania, David Saranga, believes that amid the rising anti-globalization trends, the role of multicultural societies must be strengthened. "Despite the past, with both good and terrible times, this bridge between people has shaped a strong relationship between Israel and Germany.

Turkey's president shared Passover greetings on March 27 with the country's Jewish community.

"I congratulate with my heartfelt feelings our Jewish citizens on the occasion of Pesach, one of the most important religious holidays of Judaism," President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a message shared by Turkey's Communications Directorate.

Turkey's president sent Passover greetings on April 8 to the country's Jewish community.

"On the occasion of Passover, I would like to emphasize once again that mutual love and respect in society is the foundation of peace and tranquility," said Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

In its message for this year's Pessach (Passover), the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KIS) on Tuesday extended its wishes to healthcare professionals and those who have contracted Covid-19.

"Our thoughts are with our fellow citizens who are sick and we pray so that God helps them 'pass over' from the loneliness of pain to the joy of life," KIS said in a press release.

Turkey's president on Sept. 30 extended good wishes to the Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah festival in Turkey and around the world.

President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday sent a message on the occasion of the Day of the Yiddish language and theatre. "On the occasion of the Day of the Yiddish language and theatre, I want to send a warm message of congratulations to those who take care that the cultural heritage of the Jewish community in Romania stay alive.

Three years ago, I visited the Synagogue of Athens on Melidoni Street in the capital's Thiseio district for the Jewish Passover (Pesach) service. I had never been before. Everyone seemed to know each other. I may have been the only one who did not belong to the community, but that didn't mean that I was not welcome. The lady next to me asked, "Are you a Jew?" "No," I replied.

President Klaus Iohannis addressed the Federation of the Jewish Communities in Romania a message on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah celebration - the Jewish New Year 2018, specifying that the values of respect, dialogue and tolerance need to be passed on to the new generations, as cornerstones of good coexistence.