(July 3-6,
2006, Haifa)
Theme of
the Congress: JEWS
FROM EGYPT AND 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.
*****************
This Charter was endorsed by all members of the Council , at
its meeting in Raanana, on: 10 February 2005.