May 26, 2015
The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has welcomed President Obama’s stirring speech at Congregation Adas Israel in Washington in which he warned of the alarming rise in global anti-Semitism and noted that, “When we allow anti-Semitism to take root, our souls are destroyed. It will spread.”
ADC Chairman, Dr Dvir Abramovich, issued the following statement:
“We welcome President Obama’s clear and unequivocal denunciation of anti-Semitism and agree with his assessment that we cannot ignore the intensification of virulent Jewish-hatred and dismiss it as a “passing fad”. Amid a dramatic increase in violence against Jews and Jewish institutions around the world, having the President of the United States address these serious issues and rightly state that anti-Semitism is “a threat to broader human values to which we all must aspire”, and that “when we allow anti-Semitism to take root, then our souls are destroyed…” carries much moral weight and is a clarion call for all good people, countries and communities to vigorously tackle this scourge. Indeed, it was tremendously heartening to hear President Obama declare that he is proud to be part of a group of international leaders who are committed to combatting anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry. We deeply appreciate President’s Obama forceful assurance that his administration’s commitment and his personal commitment to Israel’s security is and will always be unshakable ,and that he will stand up, not only “on behalf of Israel’s right to exist, but its right to thrive and prosper.” We were also very pleased to hear President Obama pledge that he will not sign a bad deal with Teheran, and that Iran must not be permitted, under any circumstances, to obtain nuclear weapons.”
The Anti-Defamation Commission, founded in 1979, is Australia’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through educational programs that combat bigotry, prejudice and all forms of hatred.
For further information please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on (03) 9272 5677
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