Netherlands

Europe's Jews: The Extreme Right Joins the Islamists

Accused Claims Court Bias

Dutch Anti-Semite:"You Know, the Word Nazi Comes from Ashkenazi"

The court case of a rabid anti-Semite commenced in Holland last week when Jews decided to fight back. Truth is stranger than fiction.

Queen of Holland Honors Dutch Chief Rabbi

For the first time in the history of Netherlands, Dutch Chief Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs received one of the highest civilian awards in Holland.

Dutch Prince in Coma After Being Trapped in Avalanche

Dutch Prince Johan Friso, who was injured in an avalanche last week, is in a coma and may never regain consciousness.

Dutch Goverment: No Apology for Holocaust Wrongdoing

The Dutch government never said a word against the roundup, with local help, of 75% of its Jews in WWII. They won't say anything now either.

Dutch Commission to Study New Rules for Ritual Slaughter

After kosher slaughter ban withdrawn, Dutch government to appoint a commission to study new rules for ritual slaughter.

Holland Rejects Proposed Ban on Kosher Slaughter

The Dutch Parliament's upper house has rejected a proposal to ban kosher slaughter, saying it violates freedom of religion.

European Rabbis Urge Dutch to Reject Kosher Slaughter Ban

European rabbis rally, urge Dutch senators to reject a ban on kosher slaughter already passed by the lower house of parliament.

Dutch Jews Worry About Religious Freedom After Slaughter Ban

Dutch Chief Rabbi Benjamin Jacobs: The ban on kosher slaughter is a fight against religion. Will they ban circumcision next?

Holland Puts Hole in PA Statehood Plans

Holland has thrown cold water on the Palestinian Authority’s revived plan to seek statehood through the United Nations.

EJC Considers Lawsuit Against Dutch Slaughter Ban

The European Jewish Congress says it may bring suit to overturn the new law banning ritual slaughter in Holland. Jewish community fears future.

Dutch Jews 'Fearful' After Shechita Ban

Dutch Jews are beginning to wonder what's coming next, following the approval by parliament of a ban on ritual slaughter for kosher and halal meat.

Dutch Legislators Vote to Ban Kosher Slaughter

The Dutch lower house Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to ban kosher slaughtering, but the bill still must pass other hurdles before becoming law.

Wilders Acquittal May Signal the Turn of the Tide

The Acquittal of Geert Wilders head of the Dutch Freedom Party is a milestone in the struggle against political correctness.

European Countries Trade Charges over Contaminated Cucumbers

In addition to the genuine health scare the E.coli epidemic has touched off bickering over responsibility.

Dutch Couple is Righteous Among the Nations

A Dutch couple will posthumously receive the Righteous Among the Nations award from Yad Vashem next Monday for their bravery.

Holland Likely to Pass Ban on Kosher Ritual Slaughter

Holland appears set to pass a ban this week on shechita, the practice of kosher ritual slaughter.

Dutch Christians Give Book to Yesha Leaders, Show Solidarity

Yesha leaders meet with Dutch Christian Zionist leaders, and members of Christian Friends of Israel, who express their solidarity with Yesha towns.

Prominent Jews Leave Amsterdam over Anti-Semitism

The children of a prominent Jewish family in Amsterdam plan to move over anti-Semitism; politician calls for all Jews to leave.

Dutch Issue Arrest Warrant for Escaped Nazi

Dutch authorities ask Germany to extradite Nazi who faces death sentence.

Dutch Police May Go Undercover as Jews to Thwart Attacks

In an attempt to reverse a worrying trend of anti-Semitic hate crimes in the Netherlands, Dutch police may begin going undercover as Jews.

Confirmed: Hamas Leader Among Flotilla 'Activists'

A confirmed Hamas terrorist leader was among the flotilla “activists” on the Mavi Marmara, holding a Dutch passport.

Dutch Chief Rabbi Passes Away at 101

Dutch Chief Rabbi Meir Just, spiritual leader of Holland's Jewish community, has died at the age of 101.

Dutch Media Influencing Rise in Anti-Semitism?

Dutch media may be playing a significant role in the rise of anti-Semitic incidents in Holland, say the heads of two watchdog organizations.

Will Holland's Next Prime Minister Be Jewish?

Amsterdam’s former Jewish mayor is the people’s top choice for Holland’s next prime minister, a new opinion poll shows.

Ahava Products Turn Dutch Officials Red

Dutch officials are investigating Ahava Dead Sea products to determine if minerals are stolen from "occupied" Arabs.

Geert Wilders – the Next Dutch PM?

The Dutch Party for Freedom led by Geert Wilders tops opinion polls. Wilders set off Muslim protests by making a movie linking Islam with terror.