Antwerp, 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 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 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

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 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 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

Who is the new ‘terror group’ claiming responsibility for antisemitic attacks in Europe?

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Mar

A new group, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI), has emerged, claiming responsibility for a spate of antisemitic and anti-Western attacks across Europe that have not resulted in injuries, including incidents in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the UK.

0 Politics Jewish Law

US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and anti semitic’ investigation of mohels

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Feb

U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, is pressuring Belgium to cease an investigation into mohels (Jewish circumcisers) who allegedly use unsafe practices, particularly metzitzah b'peh, during circumcisions.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosectors warn after deaths

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 15 Jan

British authorities are considering labeling poorly conducted circumcisions as child abuse following instances where the procedure led to fatalities.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Best Jewish TV of 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 26 Dec 2025

Amidst a challenging year for global Jewry, 2025 highlighted a remarkable surge in Jewish representation on television.

0 Communities Education

Family First Inbox: Issue 970

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Nov 2025

Family First Inbox, Issue 970, features letters discussing diverse personal challenges and reflections on societal issues.

0 Antisemitism History

Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 11 Nov 2025

The Vatican is investigating a Swiss Guard accused of making an antisemitic gesture towards two Jewish women attending a conference marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a declaration promoting tolerance of non-Christian religions.

0 Literature Culture

The Jewish Picture Books Everyone’s Talking About

Alexandra Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah · 6 Nov 2025

Jewish children's picture books have seen a resurgence, offering a diverse range of stories that celebrate Jewish traditions, resilience, and multicultural experiences.

0 History Holocaust

They tried to erase the Jews behind Europe’s most famous brands.

Andrea Baur in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov 2025

Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryanisation."

0 Culture History

The surprising thing I learned about my tough-as-nails Bubby

Lisa Mayer in Forward · 8 Sep 2025

Lisa Mayer reflects on the life and character of her grandmother, Rebbetzin Weintraub, unveiling her surprising romantic past.

0 History Philosophy

The Rebirth of Chosenness

Sapir · 11 Aug 2025

The article explores England's remarkable historical shift from one of the most antisemitic nations to a leading philosemitic society by the 17th century.

0 Literature Culture

Advertising Supplement | Moment’s Summer Reading Guide

Moment in Moment · 2 Jul 2025

Moment's Summer Reading Guide presents a diverse selection of Jewish-themed books, spanning genres from mystery and biography to historical fiction and inspirational memoirs.

0 Communities Culture

Inbox: Issue 1066

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun 2025

This collection of letters to the editor spans a range of topics, reflecting on articles and columns from a Jewish publication.

0 History Politics

In 1982, the shooting of an Israeli diplomat led to war

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 May 2025

The attempted assassination of Israeli diplomat Shlomo Argov in London in 1982 provided Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon with the pretext to initiate the first Lebanon war.

0 Communities History

A Place Called the Pletzl

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 May 2025

The Pletzl, the historic Jewish quarter in Paris' Marais district, has been a significant center for Jewish life since the late 19th century.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Police raid homes of mohels in Antwerp, in investigation into possible illegal circumcisions

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 15 May 2025

Belgian police have conducted raids on homes in Antwerp as part of an investigation into potentially illegal circumcisions conducted by mohels.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Antisemitic Countries, Jews, and Rabbis

Emes Ve-Emunah · 14 May 2025

The article delves into the debate surrounding Jewish circumcision, highlighting a police raid on mohalim in Antwerp as evidence of antisemitism.

0 Television/Film Culture

Is ‘Kugel,’ the Prequel to ‘Shtisel,’ Worth the Watch?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 25 Apr 2025

Kugel, the prequel to the celebrated Israeli series Shtisel, offers viewers a new perspective on two familiar characters, Nuchem and Libbi Shtisel, set in the Orthodox Jewish community of Antwerp, Belgium.

0 Television/Film Culture

Sasson Gabay Makes a Charming Return to His ‘Shtisel’ Character in ‘Kugel’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 21 Apr 2025

"Kugel," a prequel to the praised Israeli series "Shtisel," brings back Sasson Gabay in his iconic role as Nuchem Shtisel.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Shtisel’ star Sasson Gabay is happy to be back playing a complex haredi Orthodox Jew in ‘Kugel’

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 16 Apr 2025

Sasson Gabay, renowned for his role as Nuhem Shtisel in the acclaimed series "Shtisel," returns to portray the character in the prequel series "Kugel."

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