709: The kanun, Albanian code of conduct, saved thousands of Jews during WWII. Amb. Floreta Faber (@FloretaFaber), Malcolm Hoenlein, @conf_of_pres
Image: Jews with their Albanian rescuers Amb. Floreta Faber (@FloretaFaber), and Malcolm Hoenlein, @conf_of_pres, Conference of Presidents, in re: IHRA, Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism, Kristallnacht 82nd Anniversary, visit to Israel. All positive for Albania and Israel, as Albania is the first Moslem country to adopt the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. We have a special history of connecting with Jewish people. We have multiple religions and all respect and live together. Albanian parliament officially adopted the definition. Anti-Semitism is a threat to our own [civilization]. In 1943, Albanians refused to turn over Jews to the Nazis, saved many from the Holocaust. At beginning of war, about 200 Jews in Albania; by the end, 2,000—all saved. Albanian code of honor: when you open your doors to a guest, you’ll defend him with your own life. Last year, the ambassador visited Israel on a diplomatic mission; now we have direct air flights in the summer. Mrs. Floreta Faber is the Albanian ambassador to the United States. https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/albanias-top-envoy-in-israel-from-enemies-to-best-friends/ https://www.israelhayom.com/2020/10/23/albania-becomes-first-muslim-country-to-adopt-ihra-definition-of-anti-semitism/ https://www.conferenceofpresidents.org/news/press/2020/oct22/conference-presidents-applauds-albanian-parliaments-adoption-ihra-definition https://www.jewishpress.com/news/jewish-news/holocaust/albania-to-host-first-ever-balkan-forum-against-anti-semitism/2020/10/27/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-made-muslim-albanians-risk-their-lives-to-save-jews-from-the-holocaust/