AEPJ participates in mid-term NOA project meeting in Brussels
The AEPJ recently took part in the mid-term partner meeting of the NOA (Networks Overcoming Antisemitism) project, held in Brussels. This significant gathering brought together the project’s core partners—including CEJI – A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe, the World Jewish Congress, the European Union of Jewish Students, and the AEPJ—to assess the project’s progress and strategically plan upcoming activities.
Supported by the European Commission’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme, the NOA project is dedicated to developing holistic, cross-sectoral strategies aimed at combating antisemitism and fostering vibrant Jewish life across Europe. With the initiative reaching its halfway mark, partners reviewed key achievements and established next steps.
A central focus of the discussions was the National Report Cards, a crucial component of the project offering country-specific analyses on the state of antisemitism and Jewish communal life, based on comprehensive data collection and stakeholder consultations. Over the coming months, NRC fieldwork will expand into Spain and Estonia, providing deeper insights into local contexts and challenges.
Partners also reviewed developments in the NOA Train-the-Trainers programme, designed to equip educators and civil society professionals with practical tools to address antisemitism effectively. Following a successful session recently held in Berlin, the next TTT programme is scheduled for October in Barcelona, delivered in French and aimed at engaging an even broader European audience.
A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the NOA Guidelines for Fostering Jewish Life, a strategic resource developed under the leadership of the AEPJ. These guidelines offer practical recommendations to public institutions, aiming to enhance support for Jewish communities, strengthen inclusion, and encourage meaningful partnerships at local and national levels.
Additionally, the AEPJ successfully presented the NOA project at the recent European Days of Jewish Culture Organisers & Coordinators Meeting in Barcelona. This forum provided an ideal opportunity for productive exchanges between cultural and educational stakeholders, highlighting how NOA’s resources can effectively support and enrich local Jewish heritage initiatives.
As an active and committed partner in the NOA consortium, the AEPJ continues to contribute its expertise in Jewish cultural heritage and community engagement, supporting the creation of a Europe where Jewish life is visible, vibrant, and resilient.
To learn more about NOA, visit noa-project.eu.
