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

The new commission comes amid growing scrutiny of the Jewish ritual that one Jewish community leader said is making some Jews question the viability of their futures in France.

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

The community took its position amid a polarizing debate about sanctions tied to Muslims who refused for religious reasons to touch their female teacher's hand at a graduation ceremony.

Dutch food authority recommends banning kosher slaughter

In its risk-assessment report, the authority wrote that killing conscious animals can lead to increased suffering and stress.

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Polish court rules ban on ritual slaughter unconstitutional

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British lawmaker calls for labeling of non-stunned animal’s meat

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

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Brigitte Bardot calls for ban on shechitah, terms it ‘ritual sacrifice’

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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Religious liberty’s under threat — on both sides of the pond

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British shechitah advocate seeks labeling for general meat industry

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British vets launch online drive against ritual slaughter

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