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.”

Swiss kosher butcher shop vandalized 4 times in one month

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

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.

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

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

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Jewish leaders from German-speaking communities to gather in Switzerland

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

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Businesses say Swiss firm falsely promised Jewish access

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