Calls to 'attack Jews' spread in Albania

In Albania, calls to attack Jewish institutions, including the country's only Great Synagogue, are spreading on social media. The calls have emerged amid protests against the government. Chief Rabbi Yoel Kaplan urged Albanians not to succumb to provocations, reminding them of the help provided to Jews during the Holocaust.

In Albania, calls to attack Jewish institutions, including the Great Synagogue—the only one in the country—the Jewish center, and the Chabad movement's representation, are spreading on social media. The calls have emerged amid a powerful wave of protests against the government, which, according to the author, should not affect the Jewish community. Albania's Chief Rabbi and Chabad emissary Yoel Kaplan published a public address aimed at calming people. He emphasized the historical connection between Albanians and Jews, primarily the help during the Holocaust, following the code of honor 'besa.' Despite the threats, the Jewish community believes that trusting relationships with the local population will withstand provocations.