The NOA Guidelines for Fostering Jewish Life were developed within the framework of the NOA –Networks Overcoming Antisemitism project, co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by a consortium of leading Jewish organizations across Europe.

These Guidelines offer municipalities, public institutions, and civil society a practical roadmap to actively support Jewish life across Europe—not only as a measure of protection, but as a commitment to cultural vitality, civic inclusion, and democratic resilience. Built upon extensive community consultation, empirical research, and shared expertise, the Guidelines reflect a collective aspiration: that Jewish life in Europe may not only endure, but flourish.

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The NOA Guidelines for Fostering Jewish Life are endorsed by:

By signing this document, these institutions formally endorse the NOA Guidelines for Fostering Jewish Life and affirm its support for the values, recommendations, and objectives they promote. In doing so, the institutions express:

  1. Recognition of the importance of fostering Jewish life as a positive and integral part of European cultural and civic life.
  2. Support for the proactive and inclusive approach outlined in the Guidelines, promoting visibility, participation, and shared responsibility.
  3. Commitment to upholding and promoting these values in its own work and, where appropriate, to disseminating the Guidelines within its institutional and professional networks.

Contact us at edjc@jewisheritage.org if your organisation wants to endorse these Guidelines

Acknowledgements

This document would not have been possible without the dedication, insight, and generosity of so many
individuals and organizations who have contributed along the way.

We would first like to express our deepest gratitude to Luca Baraldi, whose strategic thinking and philosophical lens have helped shape the conceptual foundation of these Guidelines.

To Robin Sclafani, thank you for your warm and enthusiastic leadership, and to the entire CEJI team, whose care, precision, and commitment have been felt at every step of the process.

Our sincere thanks go to all the NOA project partners, for being such extraordinary and inspiring travel
companions on this journey, and to the members of AEPJ, whose tireless work continues to bring to life the vision of a more inclusive and pluralistic Europe.

We are also especially grateful to Katharina von Schnurbein and Pascale Falek for their unwavering institutional support and for their leadership in the fight against antisemitism and in the promotion of Jewish life across Europe.

To Aleksandra Janus and Lena Rubenfeld, thank you for your critical eye, fresh ideas, and generous contributions throughout the process.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to everyone who responded to the survey and shared their feedback, helping us ensure that this document reflects the diverse voices and lived experiences of Jewish communities across Europe.

Finally, we dedicate a special thank you to all those individuals who, whether connected to an institution or not, work each day to build a Europe where Jewish life can truly thrive.

Thank you, wholeheartedly, to all of you.

The AEPJ team

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