jewish community of switzerland

Yoskeh and Nurit Mamrmurstein enjoying winter blossoms in Alumum, Israel in 2012. (Courtesy of Yoskeh)

How a religious Jewish farmer became a promoter of assisted suicide in Israel

Yoskeh Marmurstein’s wife Nurit left home to end her life in Switzerland. He called the process “an unnecessary nightmare.”

By Cnaan Liphshiz June 24, 2019 2:55 pm

Swiss kosher butcher shop vandalized 4 times in one month

Basel Jews are calling the incidents an anti-Semitic campaign of intimidation.

October 24, 2018 6:50 am

Swiss government wants Jews to fund their own security costs

An interior ministry report conceded the state needs to pay to protect at-risk Jewish communities but proposes they set up a foundation to bankroll the costs.

November 21, 2016 3:00 pm

Swiss Jews oppose punishing students who refuse to shake teachers’ hands

June 8, 2016 12:51 pm

Recalling failure to save Jews, Swiss Jewish leader urges refugee relief

September 18, 2015 8:24 am

Jewish leaders from German-speaking communities to gather in Switzerland

January 23, 2015 6:58 am

Swiss Jewish leader denies leaking pro-Gaza mayor’s nude selfies

September 4, 2014 12:22 pm

Businesses say Swiss firm falsely promised Jewish access

February 21, 2014 7:28 am

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