Belgium

0 Jewish Law Politics

naomierubner in Mishpacha · 23 Jun

As the Torah world of Eretz Yisrael faces severe financial and political challenges, the recent global campaign Keren Olam HaTorah has shown remarkable support from Jewish communities worldwide.

0 Sports Politics

The Real Reason Israel Doesn’t Go to the World Cup

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun

Israel's absence from the FIFA World Cup isn't due to a mere lack of qualification, but rather the complex interplay of politics and sports.

0 Communities Torah

Unlikely Scholar

naomierubner in Mishpacha · 11 Jun

In Leeuwarden, Holland, a retired police officer named Hidzer Johan Postma has developed a deep connection to Judaism, despite not being Jewish.

0 Communities Torah

Unlikely Scholar

naomierubner in Mishpacha · 11 Jun

In Leeuwarden, Holland, a retired police officer named Hidzer Johan Postma has developed a deep connection to Judaism, despite not being Jewish.

0 Politics Communities

Paris Is Burning

Itxu Díaz in Tablet · 10 Jun

Itxu Díaz's article examines the social unrest in France, using the backdrop of violent celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's football victories to highlight deeper issues within French society.

0 Politics Israel

The World's Obsession With Blaming Israel for Everything

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 5 Jun

Vanessa Berg's essay critiques the tendency of Western politicians to scapegoat Israel for a range of global issues while ignoring domestic problems and the actions of authoritarian states.

0 Music Communities

In Israel, an Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a new ‘East-West’ sound together

Deborah Danan in Forward · 28 May

The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West's youth program in Tel Aviv, led by conductor Tom Cohen, offers an innovative blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions, fostering cooperation between Arab and Jewish young musicians.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Jewish leaders say Belgium’s prosecution of circumcision is antisemitic

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 27 May

Jewish leaders from Europe, Israel, and the United States have united to condemn the planned prosecution of two mohels in Belgium, which they argue is an antisemitic action undermining religious freedom.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Jewish leaders say Belgium’s prosecution of circumcision is antisemitic

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 27 May

Jewish leaders from Europe, Israel, and the United States have united to condemn the planned prosecution of two mohels in Belgium, which they argue is an antisemitic action undermining religious freedom.

0 Music Politics

Israel’s Noam Bettan takes 2nd at Eurovision, buoyed by scrutinized public vote

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 May

Israeli singer Noam Bettan achieved a second consecutive second-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite protests and a contentious public voting campaign.

0 Politics Jewish Law

When it comes to Israel/Palestine, everyone is sure that everyone else is a bigot

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 13 May

The piece by Jay Michaelson explores the polarizing and entrenched positions within the discourse surrounding Israel and Palestine, termed by the author as the "Great Hardening."

0 Music Jewish Law

The History Behind the Celine Dion Song Based on a Very Jewish Book

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 May

Canadian singer Celine Dion's song "La Mémoire d'Abraham" from her 1995 album "Deux" features unexpected Jewish themes, rooted in the lyrics of French Jewish songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman.

0 Politics Israel

EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears path

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 May

The European Union has moved forward with sanctions against Israeli settlers responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

0 Politics Music

Eurovision opens in Vienna amid scrutiny over Israel’s participation and voting campaigns

Grace Gilson in JTA · 11 May

Israeli contestant Noam Bettan is representing Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, amid controversy and scrutiny over Israel's participation.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Antisemitism with Plausible Deniability

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 May

Europian countries have increasingly targeted the Jewish practice of bris milah, or ritual circumcision, by claiming concerns over safety and the need for medical licensure.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Antisemitism with Plausible Deniability

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 May

Europian countries have increasingly targeted the Jewish practice of bris milah, or ritual circumcision, by claiming concerns over safety and the need for medical licensure.

0 Antisemitism History

The Real Reason Antisemitism Survives

Melissa Brodsky in Future of Jewish · 8 May

Melissa Brodsky examines the perennial nature of antisemitism, arguing that its survival stems from a societal tendency to avoid introspection and accountability by using Jews as scapegoats during periods of crisis.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Do Jews have a future in Europe? A historian of antisemitism has her doubts.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 7 May

Historian Flora Cassen explores the precarious future of Jewish life in Europe amidst a resurgence of antisemitism in her new book, "Stained Glass: A Reflective History of Antisemitism."

0 Culture Antisemitism

Do Jews have a future in Europe? A historian of antisemitism has her doubts.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 7 May

Historian Flora Cassen explores the precarious future of Jewish life in Europe amidst a resurgence of antisemitism in her new book, "Stained Glass: A Reflective History of Antisemitism."

0 Antisemitism History

Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval antisemitic persecution depicted in stained glass

Grace Gilson in Forward · 6 May

The Cathedral of St. Michael in Brussels has installed plaques apologizing for the antisemitic persecution depicted in its stained glass windows, which illustrate the 1370 accusation against Jews for desecrating the Eucharist, leading to executions and expulsions.

0 Antisemitism History

Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval antisemitic persecution depicted in stained glass

Grace Gilson in Forward · 6 May

The Cathedral of St. Michael in Brussels has installed plaques apologizing for the antisemitic persecution depicted in its stained glass windows, which illustrate the 1370 accusation against Jews for desecrating the Eucharist, leading to executions and expulsions.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Israel, US condemn Belgium over planned prosecutions tied to Jewish circumcisions

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 May

Belgium is facing backlash from Israeli and U.S. officials after announcing prosecutions against two Jewish individuals involved in ritual circumcisions, viewed as a practice requiring medical licensing in Belgium.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Israel, US condemn Belgium over planned prosecutions tied to Jewish circumcisions

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 May

Belgium is facing backlash from Israeli and U.S. officials after announcing prosecutions against two Jewish individuals involved in ritual circumcisions, viewed as a practice requiring medical licensing in Belgium.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Iranian Terror Group Targeting Europe’s Jews

Jay Solomon in The Free Press · 3 May

The emergence of HAYI, a shadowy terrorist group targeting Jewish and Zionist communities in Europe, marks an alarming escalation in antisemitic violence across the region.

0 Holocaust Education

Class assignment: Get to know your murdered Jewish neighbors

Alyssa Katz in Forward · 1 May

Alyssa Katz narrates an evocative journey to Saint-Quentin in northeastern France, showcasing a poignant initiative led by history teacher Damien Bressolles to memorialize the city's Holocaust victims.

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