shechitah in europe

Rabbi Jacob Werchow presents geese slaughtered by his team on Csengele, Hungary on Sept. 29, 2021. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

Hungary is Europe’s unlikely leader in kosher foie gras production. That gives Viktor Orban an advantage.

Orban’s government is welcoming the kosher slaughter business, which it says Brussels is shutting down out of disrespect for human rights.

Greece’s top court rules against ritual slaughter, following recent EU decision upholding bans

Jewish community activists said the latest ruling was part of a domino effect owing to a 2020 ruling by the European Union’s top court.

Hungarian PM vows to protect Jewish rituals ahead of opening of kosher slaughterhouse

Viktor Orban met the chief Ashkenazi rabbi of Israel and other community leaders amid scathing criticism by Hungarian Jews over a state-led campaign against George Soros.

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

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French chief rabbi warns veterinarians of dangers of banning kosher slaughter

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Muslim custom puts all ritual slaughter at risk, Belgium official says

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Hungarian official gives assurances on circumcision, ritual slaughter

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After ban, Danish gov’t minister to examine science of ritual slaughter

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