Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer has spoken warmly about his Jewish heritage during a visit to Israel.
“It is not easy being a Jewish Prime Minster in a country that is not Jewish, but I am proud to be a son to the Jewish nation,” Fischer said.
While visiting the Kotel with Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitz, Fischer shed a tear and prayed.
The Czech head of state is a member of the Jewish community in Prague and said the he prays at the Chabad House synagogue, a press release said.
At a meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres, the two agreed their countries have a very great cooperation potential, particularly in science and the economy.
This is no time to express “Sinat Chinam”, we have enough outside enemies, we don’t need to add our own self hatred
i have been told that Prague is a city rich in Jewish heritage. but Peres – may his name be erased – wouldn’t know about that.
as much as he can be
all the eum’os ha’olum should have jewish PM’s