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Irish Ambassador Attends Jerusalem Library Genealogy Launch Amid Ban

7/10/2026

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Irish Ambassador Sonya McGuinness attended a National Library of Israel event in Jerusalem after Ireland banned imports from Israeli settlements.
She said antisemitism exists in Ireland but does not diminish the Jewish community’s contribution.
The ceremony unveiled the 23rd volume of a 23-volume genealogical series that records 82,000 individuals from 15 Irish synagogues and organisations.
National Library director Naomi Schachter said the collection helps safeguard Jewish history.

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Irish Ambassador Sonya McGuinness attended a National Library of Israel event in Jerusalem after Ireland banned imports from Israeli settlements.
She said antisemitism exists in Ireland but does not diminish the Jewish community’s contribution.
The ceremony unveiled the 23rd volume of a 23-volume genealogical series that records 82,000 individuals from 15 Irish synagogues and organisations.
National Library director Naomi Schachter said the collection helps safeguard Jewish history.