Roman Abramovich
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot had frozen Roman Abramovich’s bank account for fear of E.U. and U.K. sanctions.
A working paper sent out in August by the E.U.'s diplomatic service identifies Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich as a Jew in a derogatory way, according to the European Jewish Association.
Russian Jewish billionaire is the Holocaust museum’s second-largest private donor • Abramovich is one of seven oligarchs being sanctioned by the United Kingdom as part of an effort to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club’s sponsors and partners,” Abramovich said.
The pledged funding will go towards enriching Yad Vashem’s world-renowned International Institute for Holocaust Research and the creation of two new “Book of Names.”
The initiatives began several years ago after a rise in hate-filled taunts and anti-Semitic shouts at European football matches.
Rosie Garthwaite, currently working on a BBC investigation on eastern Jerusalem, has a history of anti-Israel social media activity.
Report: US envoy’s Herzliya residence put up for sale at record $87 million
The 10,764-square-foot house is on a 53,820-square-foot lot in one of Israel’s most expensive streets.
The English team held a workshop for Israeli and Palestinian girls before facing off against Israel’s national women’s team in front of 8,534 fans in Petach Tikvah.
Roman Abramovich donates to combat climate-change effects in Negev Desert
A new forest will be established in southern Israel to help combat the area’s rising desertification, established in the memory of Lithuania’s Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
What started as a limited campaign in January took a life on its own. Chelsea F.C. players and officials are now engaged in all-out effort to eradicate anti-Semitism.
To raise funds for projects promoting equality and tolerance, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and New England Revolution investor/operator Robert Kraft will each donate $1 million, in addition to the match proceeds, towards international community programs that combat anti-Semitism.