The Contemporary Issues Discussion Group (CIDG) will hold a discussion of “International Antisemitism” on Thursday, June 10, at 10:00 am via Zoom.
As lead discussant, CIDG will welcome Rabbi Andrew Baker, Director of International Jewish Affairs for the American Jewish Committee (AJC). Rabbi Baker is responsible for maintaining AJC’s network of relationships with Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora. He has been a prominent figure in international efforts to combat antisemitism and in addressing Holocaust-era issues in Europe.
In January 2009, he was appointed Personal Representative of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe for Combating Antisemitism and has been reappointed each year since.
Rabbi Baker was a member of government commissions in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, and Romania, established to examine Holocaust-era history and address the claims of its victims.
For his diplomatic work in Europe, Rabbi Baker has been decorated by the Presidents of Germany (2003), Lithuania (2006), Latvia (2007), and Romania (2009).
Those who have not previously received CIDG invitations can do so by contacting Gene DuBow