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Abramovich partners with Yad Vashem

Simmy Allen — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:54:54 +0000

Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem and Roman Abramovich announced today a new long-term strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Yad Vashem’s endeavours in the areas of Holocaust research and remembrance. The partnership forms part of Abramovich’s global charitable work in promoting Holocaust research and education, as well as combating antisemitism. The pledged funding will go towards significantly enriching […]

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Chelsea FC kicks its ‘Say No to Anti-Semitism’ campaign into full gear

J-Wire — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:29:51 +0000

The initiatives began several years ago after a rise in hate-filled taunts and antisemitic shouts at European football matches.

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Roman Abramovich donates to combat climate-change effects in Negev Desert

JNS — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 05:45:14 +0000

A new forest will be established in southern Israel to help combat the area’s rising desertification, established in the memory of Lithuania’s Jews who perished in the Holocaust.

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Chelsea Football Club joins World Jewish Congress #WeRemember Campaign to Combat Anti-Semitism

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 01:06:15 +0000

The Chelsea Football Club has joined the World Jewish Congress’ #WeRemember campaign, as part of its own long-term educational initiative to raise awareness of the persisting phenomenon of antisemitism in sports.

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