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Jewish Leaders Oppose President Higgins' Holocaust Day Speech

1/16/2025

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Jewish leaders in Ireland are voicing strong opposition to President Michael D. Higgins as the keynote speaker for Holocaust Memorial Day on January 26. They argue that his past remarks on antisemitism and Israel could deeply offend the community during this poignant occasion. Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder and Oliver Sears of Holocaust Awareness Ireland emphasize the need for sensitivity in honoring such a significant event.

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Jewish leaders in Ireland are voicing strong opposition to President Michael D. Higgins as the keynote speaker for Holocaust Memorial Day on January 26. They argue that his past remarks on antisemitism and Israel could deeply offend the community during this poignant occasion. Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder and Oliver Sears of Holocaust Awareness Ireland emphasize the need for sensitivity in honoring such a significant event.