From July 28 to August 4, 2024, more than 350 young people from 37 countries, members of the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS), participated in their annual summer meeting, SUMMER U, which this year took place in Ioannina.
Workshops, lectures, exchange of views, search for new programs and activities, combined with entertainment, sports events and tours, were just some of the components of the successful event.
In the context of this year's SUMMER U, the young people convened the General Assembly of the Organization, adopted resolutions on their positions and future commitments (HERE), visited the Ioannina Synagogue, learned about Romaniot Judaism (HERE), were guided around the city and took a cruise on Lake Pamvotida.
At the official gala, the Mayor of Ioannina, Thomas Begas, addressed the greeting, who welcomed the new visitors to the city. G.G. participated on behalf of KISE. of the Board of Directors Victor Eliezer, who spoke about anti-Semitism and its expressions after October 7 and Israel's war on terror, focusing on the separation between criticism of Israel's policy or calls for a ceasefire and bigoted voices calling for destruction of Israel.
Speakers at Summer U were, among others, Dr. Leon Saltiel, on behalf of the WJC (HERE), who spoke about the development of diplomatic relations and the role of strategic partnerships between organizations, MEP Anna Michelle Asimakopoulou and the President of I.K. Markos Batinos of Ioannina, who mentioned the Jewish history of the city.
Summer U concluded with awards for innovative actions implemented by European youth (HERE), while EUJS did not fail to capture snapshots (videos and photos) of this year's event in its many social media posts. See related HERE- HERE - HERE and HERE.
