(JNS) “As Jews, we have to think about how to become independent,” Michael Galibov, vice president of the Jewish Community of Vienna, told JNS on Wednesday at the Yael Foundation’s fourth annual summit on Jewish education held in the Austrian capital.
This year’s three-day summit, which opened on Monday night, focused on innovation, leadership, Jewish identity and the challenges of modern education. It also featured the Yael Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, a flagship event honoring leading schools—selected by parents—for excellence in education.
“We must secure ourselves with a strong Jewish identity. That is what the Yael Foundation is preaching and funding—education and strong Jewish identity. This is the only defense weapon we have,” Galibov said.
He emphasized that the strength of the Jewish people lies in their ability to look to the future, let go of the past and remain united.
“We don’t teach our children hate and we don’t live in the past. After the Second...
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