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Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén, second from left, meets with rabbis in Budapest, Hungary on Nov. 18, 2019. (EMIH)

Hungary calls EU’s ruling against kosher slaughter a ‘disgrace’

The public outcry over the landmark decision gets a boost from the country that is often a thorn in the EU’s side.

Director of Auschwitz museum: ‘I am concerned about the future’ of Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust museum

Piotr Cywiński weighs in on the battle surrounding the nomination of a former right-wing politician to head Yad Vashem, the country’s Holocaust museum and memorial.

The Sit-Down Ideas

Hasidic rapper Nissim Black opens up about his creative process, spirituality and COVID recovery

Black is unapologetically happy about his relationship with God and confident in his religious choices while revolutionizing Orthodox music.

Over 50,000 Israelis have already visited the UAE since peace deal signing

EU court upholds Belgian bans on ritual slaughter, dealing major blow to Jewish and Muslim advocates

This Holocaust survivor in Belarus was fined for flying a symbolic protest flag. She’s not backing down.

Paris court convicts 4 of terrorism for Charlie Hebdo and kosher store murders in 2015

Polish Holocaust survivor’s family wins lawsuit for land illegally sold to church by rescuer’s son

Rival Jewish leaders in Hungary celebrate Hanukkah jointly to promote unity

India’s Jew Town only has a handful of Jews left. But Jewish traditions and landmarks remain.

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