Greek Jewish Community Wants Equal Recognition

The European Jewish Press reported yesterday that the Central Jewish Board of Greece is asking the Greek government to increase governmental support and recognition of the Jewish community. Moises Constantinis, president of the Board, wants the government pay the salaries of local rabbis just as it pays for Christian priests and Muslim Imams. He also wants the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Metropolite reduced. Currently its permission must be obtained for the building of new synagogues. There are 13 synagogues in Greece, but only 3 hold regular services.