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Top Jewish, Swedish Leaders Celebrate Local Jewish Community Ahead of Global Antisemitism Forum

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

MALM, Sweden, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of a landmark global conference, top Jewish and Swedish leaders joined at Malm Synagogue today to celebrate the history and life of the local Jewish community, especially its resilience during a period of heightened antisemitism in the region.

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  • MALM, Sweden, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of a landmark global conference, top Jewish and Swedish leaders joined at Malm Synagogue today to celebrate the history and life of the local Jewish community, especially its resilience during a period of heightened antisemitism in the region.
  • The synagogue event, hosted by the World Jewish Congress, along with the OfficialCouncil of Swedish Jewish Communities and the Jewish Community of Malm, was held the day before the Oct. 13Malm International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism.
  • Ann Katina, chair of the Jewish Community of Malm, emceed the ceremony while discussing the vibrant history of Jewish life in Malm.
  • She joined Aron Verstndig, Chair of the Official Council of Swedish Jewish Communities, in thanking the local community for its support and dedication to education.