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

The new commission comes amid growing scrutiny of the Jewish ritual that one Jewish community leader said is making some Jews question the viability of their futures in France.

June 28, 2016 7:00 am

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

The community took its position amid a polarizing debate about sanctions tied to Muslims who refused for religious reasons to touch their female teacher's hand at a graduation ceremony.

June 8, 2016 12:51 pm

Dutch food authority recommends banning kosher slaughter

In its risk-assessment report, the authority wrote that killing conscious animals can lead to increased suffering and stress.

October 30, 2015 3:16 pm

Polish court rules ban on ritual slaughter unconstitutional

December 10, 2014 4:41 am

British lawmaker calls for labeling of non-stunned animal’s meat

November 4, 2014 12:46 pm

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

September 29, 2014 10:54 am

Brigitte Bardot calls for ban on shechitah, terms it ‘ritual sacrifice’

September 9, 2014 4:30 pm

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Religious liberty’s under threat — on both sides of the pond

By Daniel Treiman May 21, 2014 1:08 pm

British shechitah advocate seeks labeling for general meat industry

May 9, 2014 10:21 am

British vets launch online drive against ritual slaughter

May 1, 2014 11:26 am

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