Since the much-publicized violence in the Middle East during the summer of 2014, the Jewish communities of Europe have been under heightened threat of terrorist attacks—underscored by the recent attacks in Paris and Copenhagen. The rise of anti-Semitism in Europe will be the topic of a congressional hearing planned for Tuesday, March 24 by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the House congressional panel that oversees global human rights issues.

“After Paris and Copenhagen: Responding to the Rising Tide of Anti-Semitism,” is the title of a hearing to be held before the House Foreign Affairs Committee subcommittee on global human rights.

    “The physical security of European Jewish communities is now at a risk level unprecedented since World War II,” said Chairman Smith. “This hearing will address the potential responses that countries should take to address the growing threats their Jewish citizens are facing.”

Who:   Members of the House subcommittee, and witnesses: 

• Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress
• Roger Cukierman, President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France
• Dan Rosenberg Asmussen, President of the Danish Jewish Community

When:             Tuesday, March 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Where:            Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2175 (first floor)