Conference of European Rabbis

European rabbis call on world body that regulates emojis to add images that represent Jews

The Conference of European Rabbis in a letter to the Unicode Consortium called for emojis that show men in kippahs and women in head coverings.

By Marcy Oster May 28, 2019 11:48 am

Rabbis seek Pope Francis’ cooperation in fighting Islamic extremism

An international delegation at the Vatican said in a document given to Francis that Jews view Catholics as "our partners, close allies, friends and brothers."

August 31, 2017 2:04 pm

Bahrain’s king holds Hanukkah candle lighting

The ceremony reportedly was the first of its kind in the palace since 1948, the year Israel was established.

December 9, 2015 7:17 am

European rabbis distribute aid to Syrian, Iraqi refugees in Greece

November 11, 2015 1:17 pm

European chief rabbis meet Pope Francis to discuss anti-Semitism

April 20, 2015 5:51 am

Following grave desecration, Tunisian president vows to defend Jews

March 27, 2015 6:42 am

European rabbis seek laws singling out anti-Semitic hate speech

October 24, 2014 8:33 am

Council of Europe official raps group’s resolution against ritual circumcision

April 30, 2014 9:02 am

Council of Europe executives advise inaction on male circumcision

April 10, 2014 3:14 pm

After 10 years, largest eruv in U.K. going operational

January 7, 2014 3:35 pm

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