Archive · 13 Jun 2025
European Rabbis Relocate Sarajevo Meeting Amid Political Pressure
A group of European Jewish leaders planned a meeting in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
However, the meeting was cancelled and moved to Germany due to pressure.
Some people in Sarajevo didn't want the meeting to happen because they were worried the leaders would support Israel in the conflict in Gaza.
A local hotel also cancelled the booking.
The leaders felt unwelcome and decided to move the meeting elsewhere.
This sparked debate and shows different views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on other regions.
Conference of European Rabbis (CER) moved its meeting from Sarajevo to Munich.
The decision followed political pressure and a hotel's booking cancellation.
The meeting faced criticism due to concerns about support for Israel in the Gaza war.
Bosnian officials and residents expressed disapproval of the event.
CER represents over 1,000 Orthodox Jewish communities.
- Who
- The Conference of European Rabbis (CER), local officials, and residents of Sarajevo.
- What
- The Conference of European Rabbis (CER) meeting was moved from Sarajevo to Munich.
- When
- Next week (as per the article)
- Where
- Sarajevo (originally); Munich (new location)
- Why
- Due to political pressure and a hotel cancelling the booking, prompted by concerns about support for Israel in the Gaza war.
Critics of the Meeting
CER
Support for Israel
Critics of the Meeting
Concerned that the meeting would be used to support Israel and justify the war in Gaza.
CER
The CER has no formal link to the state of Israel.
- Organization
- Conference of European Rabbis (CER)
- Original Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia
- New Location
- Munich
- Reason for Change
- Political pressure, hotel cancellation
- CER representation
- Over 1,000 Orthodox Jewish communities