ritual slaughter ban

Kosher ban is OK with Jewish supporters of Germany’s far-right party

Jews in the AfD said kosher slaughter “is not essential” for the Jewish community’s survival.

By Marcy Oster December 4, 2018 1:43 pm

Why kosher butchers in Western Europe are preparing to close shop

Can they survive a dwindling clientele and anti-Muslim legislation targeting ritual slaughter?

November 27, 2017 4:33 pm

Belgian region parliamentary committee votes to ban ritual slaughter

The environment committee of the Walloon Parliament in southern Belgium voted unamnimously to ban the slaughter of unstunned animals, a requirement for both kosher and halal ritual slaughter; another region may soon follow suit,

May 7, 2017 11:56 am

Belgian Jewish leader asks lawmakers not to ‘repeat Nazis’ acts’ in ritual slaughter ban

April 20, 2017 12:52 pm

Polish constitutional court to discuss ritual slaughter ban

October 27, 2014 7:48 am

Petition in Poland seeks referendum to legalize ritual slaughter

March 10, 2014 5:15 am

Polish court asks Constitutional Tribunal to rule on ritual slaughter ban

July 3, 2013 6:41 am

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