shechitah in europe

Rabbi Jacob Werchow presents geese slaughtered by his team on Csengele, Hungary on Sept. 29, 2021. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

Hungary is Europe’s unlikely leader in kosher foie gras production. That gives Viktor Orban an advantage.

Orban’s government is welcoming the kosher slaughter business, which it says Brussels is shutting down out of disrespect for human rights.

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 14, 2021 1:11 pm

Greece’s top court rules against ritual slaughter, following recent EU decision upholding bans

Jewish community activists said the latest ruling was part of a domino effect owing to a 2020 ruling by the European Union’s top court.

October 27, 2021 1:18 pm

Hungarian PM vows to protect Jewish rituals ahead of opening of kosher slaughterhouse

Viktor Orban met the chief Ashkenazi rabbi of Israel and other community leaders amid scathing criticism by Hungarian Jews over a state-led campaign against George Soros.

July 14, 2017 5:53 am

French Jews, Muslims form joint body in defense of ritual slaughter

June 28, 2016 7:00 am

French chief rabbi warns veterinarians of dangers of banning kosher slaughter

December 18, 2015 11:58 am

Muslim custom puts all ritual slaughter at risk, Belgium official says

September 29, 2014 10:54 am

Hungarian official gives assurances on circumcision, ritual slaughter

March 25, 2014 10:48 am

After ban, Danish gov’t minister to examine science of ritual slaughter

By Cnaan Liphshiz February 26, 2014 10:49 am

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