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An Orthodox rabbi’s daughter wants to make political history in Belgium

Rezi Friedman has the support of Belgium's deputy prime minister, but her campaign has an obstacle: the controversial views of her father.

By Cnaan Liphshiz October 9, 2018 2:54 pm

Austria’s vice chancellor calls for ban on ritual slaughter

Far-right lawmaker Heinz-Christian Strache in his Facebook post linked to an article listing several European countries that have barred the practice.

July 24, 2018 11:44 am

Iceland welcomes its first rabbi while considering a ban on circumcision

Avi Feldman landed in the Nordic island nation weeks after its parliament began reviewing the first legislation to ban the rite since World War II.

April 5, 2018 11:51 am

Iceland is getting its first resident rabbi in decades

By Cnaan Liphshiz February 11, 2018 9:00 pm

Estonian Jewry celebrates revival 75 years after Nazis declared it extinct

May 26, 2017 1:57 pm

Brussels rabbi implores EU official to defend ritual slaughter in Belgium

May 9, 2017 5:32 pm

First Person

I’m Jewish and I just became an EU citizen. It feels a little like boarding the Titanic.

By Cnaan Liphshiz May 2, 2017 2:29 pm

UK agency fears for future of kosher slaughter following Brexit vote

June 28, 2016 4:17 pm

French Jews, Muslims form joint body in defense of ritual slaughter

June 28, 2016 7:00 am

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

June 8, 2016 12:51 pm

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