Ontario NDP Runs A Jew-Hater; Who Speaks For Hamilton’s Jews?
March 15, 2023
“Jewish state in Palestine… is a central organization for their international world swindle”
Popular Articles
Read More »
What’s Behind The Riots Over Judicial Reform In Israel?
March 15, 2023
Behind the Scene with David Bedein
‘Israel Not A Factor In Saudi Decision’ To Renew Ties With Iran
March 15, 2023
Riyadh’s distrust of Washington was a key calculation in the maneuver
Video: China’s Saudi-Iranian Pact: Respite Or Realignment?
March 15, 2023
Does the Communist China-brokered Saudi-Iranian pact signify a new Middle East or merely a respite between regional rivals?
In Search Of The Origins of Joseph, Canada’s First Jew
March 15, 2023
Direct proof of a Jewish presence in New France, 40 years before Esther Brandeau
The Trudeau Government’s Fake Fight Against Antisemitism- Part 36
March 15, 2023
Federal Parties: anti-Zionism and antisemitism
Israel Slams South Africa Parliament Decision To Downgrade Ties
March 15, 2023
The move will see Israel’s embassy in Pretoria downgraded to a liaison office
האיום הישראלי על איראן בחבל קווקז
March 15, 2023
הם חושדים שהישראלים משתפים פעולה עם האזרבייג’נים לא רק בנושא הנפט אלא גם כנקודת מוצא לתקיפות ישראליות נגד איראן כגון ריגול ופעילות אווירית, שלא לדבר על הברחות.
Azerbaijani Art and Culture Center Commemorates 31st Anniversary Of The Khojaly Genocide
March 15, 2023
“Voices of History” event held at University of Toronto
A Book Review Of Jewish Pride
March 15, 2023
Michael Steinhardt explains there are three pillars to Jewish pride
Previous
Next
Previous
Next
“The initial plan was to have the event digitally, but the Crown Prince insisted on making a physical appearance”
- 03 February 2022
- 12:07 am
Click an icon above to share, email, or save this article
- 03 February 2022
- 12:07 am
The chair in the foreground represents the Holocaust memorial in Oslo, Norway. (Photo: Sven Gj. Gjeruldsen, The Royal Court of Norway)
Click an icon above to share, email, or save this article
During the Holocaust, many Norwegian Jews were arrested and deported. Only nine of them survived and returned home.
On International Holocaust Day on Thursday in Oslo, Norway, Crown Prince Haakon honoured the memory of these victims by taking part in a ceremony. “The initial plan was to have the event digitally, but the Crown Prince insisted on making a physical appearance. So, we are grateful to him for his friendship and great leadership” said Ervin Kohn, president of the Jewish Community in Oslo in an exclusive interview with thej.ca.
The ceremony was held at The Deportation Memorial, which was commissioned by the Norwegian government in 2000.
Guri Hjeltnes, Director of the Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities invited the Crown Prince to light the last of six torches – each torch symbolised a million Jewish lives which were forcibly taken in the Shoah.
Previous
Next
Previous
Next
After the Crown Prince finished lighting the last torch, community members went up to read a text that told the tale of individual Jews who were arrested, deported and killed in Auschwitz. Norwegian Minister of Culture, Anette Trettebergstuen, chairwoman from the Jewish Faith Society Ronen Bahar and Oslo’s Mayor Marianne Borgen also said a few words.
Almost 800 Jews live in the Scandinavian nation today. It is estimated that the figure was once over double – close to 2000, in the autumn of 1942. Therefore, 2022 marks 80 years since the first deportations began. Around half of the deportees perished due to the actions of the Nazis.
In addition, on October of 2021, Oslo synagogue celebrated its 100th anniversary as the oldest non-Christian house of worship in the northern European nation – the actual date the building was erected was in 2020, but the commemoration was postponed due to Covid. That event was also attended by Crown Prince Haakon.
Notably during the synagogue’s centenary event, King Harald V (Crown Prince Haakon’s father) was presented with the first Norwegian translation of the Siddur. Norwegian Jews, in the past have used other languages for Siddur translations such as Yiddish or English.
Get thej.ca a Pro Israel Voice by Email. Never miss a top story that effects you, your family & your community
The Jewish Faith Society sang the prayer El Maleh Rakhamim at the end and Crown Prince Haakon greeted the Holocaust survivors still living in Norway.
“This is not the first time that members of the Norwegian royal family have attended in person to show their respect and give solidarity to the Jewish people of this country,” said Rami Kafarov, “for me personally, as a member of this community, it is very uplifting indeed and we are sincerely grateful!”
Shechita is prohibited in Norway, under animal rights laws and so, Norwegian Jews are compelled to import their kosher meat: Therefore if you’re wondering, there is no kosher reindeer slaughtered in Norway for now!
Avi Kumar is a historian of Sri Lankan descent who lives in New York.
He has a unique spin on current affairs.
Click an icon above to share, email, or save this article
Click an icon above to share, email, or save this article
Previous
Next
Previous
Next
Read More
Thank you for choosing TheJ.Ca as your source for Canadian Jewish News.
We do news differently!
Our positioning as a Zionist News Media platform sets us apart from the rest. While other Canadian Jewish media are advocating increasingly biased progressive political and social agendas, TheJ.Ca is providing more and more readers with a welcome alternative and an ideological home.
We revealed the incursion of anti-Israel progressive elements such as IfNotNow into our communities. We have exposed the distorted hateful agenda of the “progressive” left political radicals who brought Linda Sarsour to our cities, and we were first to report on many disturbing incidents of Nazi-based hate towards Jews across Canada.
But we can’t do it alone. We need your HELP!
Our ability to thrive and grow in 2020 and beyond depends on the generosity of committed readers and supporters like you.
Monthly support is a great way to help us sustain our operations. We greatly appreciate any contributions you can make to support Jewish Journalism.
We thank you for your ongoing support.
Happy reading!
Thank you for choosing TheJ.Ca as your source for Canadian Jewish News.
We do news differently!
Our positioning as a Zionist News Media platform sets us apart from the rest. While other Canadian Jewish media are advocating increasingly biased progressive political and social agendas, TheJ.Ca is providing more and more readers with a welcome alternative and an ideological home.
We revealed the incursion of anti-Israel progressive elements such as IfNotNow into our communities. We have exposed the distorted hateful agenda of the “progressive” left political radicals who brought Linda Sarsour to our cities, and we were first to report on many disturbing incidents of Nazi-based hate towards Jews across Canada.
But we can’t do it alone. We need your HELP!
Our ability to thrive and grow in 2020 and beyond depends on the generosity of committed readers and supporters like you.
Monthly support is a great way to help us sustain our operations. We greatly appreciate any contributions you can make to support Jewish Journalism.
We thank you for your ongoing support.
Happy reading!
Sponsored Content
cOMING SOON…….
Breaking News
Recent
Features
News
Current Events
Opinions
Politics
Religion
Culture
Memoriam and Obituaries
PodcastS
Subscribe Now
Receive the latest in community & international Jewish news direct to your inbox