Kosher slaughter

Romania passes ‘landmark law’ guaranteeing the right to kosher slaughter

A Romanian Jewish leader called the law “a shining symbol to other countries throughout the world.”

In a first, EU invites Jews and Muslims to stand up for kosher and halal slaughter amid local bans

The European Union’s point person for fighting antisemitism, who has been increasingly outspoken against bans on ritual slaughter, initiated the event.

Norwegian Jews seek changes to national calendar that ignores most of their holidays

The current law on national holidays, which was updated last year, guarantees all employees 12 days off, many of them in connection with Christian holidays.