Joel Rubinfeld

Aide to French far-right party leader pictured wearing Orthodox Jew costume

Separately, a Belgian man on Facebook listed Auschwitz as his place of work as a “tribute” to his grandfather, whom he said killed Jews there.

By Cnaan Liphshiz May 17, 2019 8:41 am

Puppets of Jews on display at the Aalst Carnaval in Belgium on March 3, 2019. Courtesy of FJO

I spoke to the creators of Belgium’s anti-Semitic carnival float. They’re not sorry.

Emboldened by the support of their mayor, the people responsible for the racist display think it was a good joke, international outcry notwithstanding.

March 6, 2019 4:15 pm

In downtown Brussels, once vibrant synagogues are now dying or sold

Some view the decline as an ominous sign for Belgian Jewry, while others say it reflects the community’s ability to adapt.

February 5, 2019 3:33 pm

Belgian imam called to ‘burn Zionists’ in 2009 video

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 9, 2019 7:59 am

Pittsburgh shooting may be ‘turning point’ for US Jewish security, says European leader

By Cnaan Liphshiz October 27, 2018 6:00 pm

Pro-Palestinian protesters crash Brussels concert by Israel-bound Phildelphia Orchestra

May 25, 2018 7:20 am

Belgian watchdog slams artist’s ‘anti-Semitic’ caricature of Stephen Miller

March 2, 2018 9:50 am

New Jewish group supports independence for Kurdistan

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 22, 2017 9:12 am

Muslims and Jews in Europe hammer out strategies for blocking bans on ritual slaughter, circumcision

July 7, 2017 6:33 am

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As Jews flee Belgium, a seder marks a family exodus

By Cnaan Liphshiz April 28, 2016 10:39 am

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