Past Events
September 11, 2014: Rally For Israel, Against Antisemitism in Uppsala, Sweden
The Zionist Federation of Sweden took part in a rally in Uppsala, organised by local activist Victor Hardarson. Amongst the speakers were ZF Sweden’s executive director Saskia Pantell.
You can watch the entire rally here.
September 1, 2014: Q&A With Israeli Officer
The Zionist Federation of Sweden had the honour to host Israeli officer Itamar Cohen for an intimate Q&A.
Read more about this event here.
August 31, 2014: Rally For Israel – Against Antisemitism
Around a thousand people attended the rally in Stockholm’s Humlegården park.
Great speeches, a happy crowd and surprisingly even the sun was shining.
Read more about this event here. You can watch the entire event here.
August 20-28, 2014: Summer camp with youth from Israel
ZF Sweden helped raise money for, and organise, a camp for Israeli youth, living in the Eshkol region near the Gaza border. 30 Israelis came to Sweden for a week of rest from the rockets and the war. The program was filled with activities, such as a visit to the amusement park Gröna Lund in Stockholm, and a boat trip to the Finnish island of Åland (Ahvenanmaa).
Behind the event were Judiska Församlingen i Stockholm and B’nei Akiva, in cooperation with Wizo, ZF Sweden, KKL, Keren Hayesod, SMDA, Adat Jeschurun and Adas Jisrael.
June 2, 2013: Enough is enough! A Manifestation For Israel against anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism in Sweden
Over 500 people attended Enough is Enough: A Mainfestation for Israel. The participants gathered to rally in support of Israel, and to speak out against Antisemitism. For more information about the rally, organized by the Zionist Federation of Sweden and the World Zionist Organization.
Read more about this event here.
January 30, 2013: Rally Against Antisemitism-Stockholm, Sweden
In honor of the International Day for Countering Antisemitism, members of the Swedish Jewish community in Stockholm gathered at a rally against Antisemitism and distributed stickers and hasbara literature. The World Zionist Organization’s Communications Center prepared the materials and coordinated with partners in Sweden and other countries.
Read more about this event here.
December 12, 2012: Enough Is Enough: A Manifestation For Israel
The Zionist Federation of Sweden, in co-operation with local activists, protested against the biased news reporting regarding Israel.
Especially the tabloid Aftonbladet has a time after time published anti-Israeli propaganda, lies, and anti-Semitic slurs.
Hence the protest took place outside Aftonbladet’s offices in central Stockholm.
Read more about this event here.
November 22, 2012: Rally in Stockholm to Support Israel!
Following the launch of Operation Pillar of Defense and in conjunction with Swedish community organizers, the World Zionist Organization held a rally in support of Israel. The rally was streamed live on the Internet and drew incredible support from the community. Pro-Israel supporters descended on Raoul Wallenberg Square, waved Israeli flags and stood up for Israel’s right to self-defense.
Read more about this event here.