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Twenty-four kilometers from Karditsa and at an altitude of 720 meters is the Amarantos village of Agrafio (formerly Mastrogianni). In its central square, a monument dominates - a symbol for the Jewish history of the region. A monument different from the others because it is not dedicated to the memory of the Jews who perished, but to the memory of their saviors, the residents of the village who, during the German Occupation, gave safe shelter to 62 people, the entire Jewish community of Karditsa, together with another 20 people from other communities: 8 Jews from Thessaloniki, 5 from Trikala and 7 from Volos. The Gratitude and Recognition Monument - engraved with the words "Whoever saves a life saves the whole world" - was placed in the square of Amaranto in 2017, following the initiative and sponsorship of Viktoros Venouzios, whose family was saved by hiding in the village.
More: EVENT IN AMARANTO FOR THE RESCUE OF JEWS DURING THE OCCUPATION
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Between 16 – 18.03.2024, the ENE Council organized a seminar on anti-Semitism entitled “Bridges of Resilience: Understanding and Combating Antisemitism”. The seminar was held in Thessaloniki, at the Youth Center of I.K. Thessaloniki (IKTH), and was attended by 39 participants from all over Greece, but also from many other European countries (Spain, Czech Republic, Serbia, Germany, etc.).
More: ENE SEMINAR: “Bridges of Resilience: Understanding and Combating Antisemitism”
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A man who radiated light, a great doctor and researcher, a charismatic teacher, an inspiring mayor, a proud Yanniot Jew, a scholar... through these words, dedicated to the late Moses Elisaf by those who knew him, his personality, work and achievements were outlined at the event which KIS organized in his memory.
The event honouring Moses Elisaf took place on 13.3.2024, at the Old Parliament, in the presence of his widow Cleopatra Hatzigiannis – Elisaf and the representative of the Prime Minister and the Government, the Minister of the Interior Niki Kerameos. The event was also attended by the Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou, the representatives of the parties, ND Anastasios Hatzivasiliou, SYRIZA Sokratis Famellos, PASOK - KINAL Ioannis Tsimaris, New Left Meropi Tzoufi, Plefsis Eleftherias Makis Mavrakis, the Deputy Regional Mayor of Epirus Agni Nakou, the President of KEDKE Lazaros Kyrizoglou, the Mayor of Ioannina Thomas Begas, the late Mayor of Ioannina Dimitris Papageorgiou, the special envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for combating anti-Semitism Chrysoula Aliferi, MPs, professors, friends, relatives and associates of the late Moses Elisaf from Ioannina, the President and the Presidium of KIS, the President of the Jewish Museum of Greece Mikis Modiano, the President of the Athens Jewish Community Albertos Taraboulous and members of the Board of Directors, the President Markos Batinos and members of the Board of Directors. of I.K. of Ioannina, Rabbi Gabriel Negrin of Athens, Rabbi Isaac Mizan, presidents and representatives of Jewish Organizations and a large number of people.
More: POLITICAL MEMORIAL MOSSI ELISAF - GREEK JEWISHNESS HONORED HIS LIFE AND WORK
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For Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024, the political leadership of Greece conveyed its messages on preserving memory and combating anti-Semitism through posts and announcements by members of the Government, parties and politicians. Here are some of the messages:
OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
It is the duty of all of us to ensure that the collective memory of the Holocaust is preserved in order to act as a barrier to all forms of racism, intolerance and hate speech. Greece will continue to work to combat all forms of discrimination and prevent all crimes against humanity and human dignity. Read on here
OF THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENSE NIKOS DENDIAS
Preserving the Historical Memory of the Holocaust is an obligation and a minimal tribute to the victims of one of the greatest group crimes in history. The atrocities of the Nazis, the executions of millions of Jews - including thousands of Greek Jews - must never be forgotten, so that similar crimes are not repeated. HERE
OF THE REGIONAL GOVERNOR OF ATTICA NICOS HARDALIAS
Now, more than ever, it is necessary to return to the fundamental values of our modern civilization: democracy, freedom, equality, humanity, dignity. We owe it to the millions of victims of the Holocaust, we owe it to the new generations to come. HERE
OF THE PRESIDENT OF SYRIZA, STEFANOS KASSELAKIS
"Today, 79 years after the liberation of Auschwitz by the Red Army, the message that the fight against hatred and intolerance is ongoing is more relevant than ever..." HERE
OF PASOK
Peace, respect for human rights are not self-evident. They require constant vigilance and constant struggle. A fight against racism and intolerance. HERE
OF THE NEW LEFT
"79 years later, World Holocaust Remembrance Day is a tragically timely reminder of what hatred, racism, nationalism, xenophobic demagoguery can lead to...". Read on HERE the entire announcement.
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“The seeds of ultimate evil must not sprout again. Our duty, then, is to straighten our democratic stature against any form of intolerance.... The legacy of the Holocaust must be turned into a lasting legacy," the prime minister says in his post.
Read the entire Message here: Prime Minister's Facebook, 27.01.24
