(July 3-6, 2006, Haifa)

CHARTER

Theme of the Congress:

THE JEWS FROM EGYPT AND THE CULTURE OF PEACE

1. Preservation and safeguard of the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Jews from Egypt.

2. Assessment of the attitude of the Egyptian society and of the Egyptian authorities towards the Jewish population that resided in Egypt. Attitudes of the Jews of Egypt towards Egypt today, possibility of creating and strengthening friendly relations and stronger links, without giving up founded claims.

3. Possibility of contribution of the Jews from Egypt to the promotion of peaceful relations between Israel and Egypt, and Israel and other Arab neighbors. The utilization of the multicultural experience of the Jews from Egypt which includes knowledge and appreciation of Egyptian culture, as well as of European cultures, can help to promote this aim.

4. Strengthening of the links between the various communities and organizations of Jews from Egypt formed after their Exodus, as well as strengthening the links with Israel.

5. Founding of a common International Board, to develop activities initiated at the congress. These would include: historical research, literary works, Internet contacts, further meetings, visits, symposia and congresses.

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ENDORSEMENT

This Charter was endorsed by all members of the Council , at its meeting in Raanana, on: 10 February 2005.