Shechita Ban

WJC denounces kosher slaughter ban in Belgium

Maram Stern, executive vice president of World Jewish Congress, warns of the detrimental effects of ruling on religious freedoms for Jewish and Muslim communities.

European Jewish Congress:

'Dismayed' by ECHR ruling to uphold shechita ban

Decision to uphold Belgium shechita ban raises serious question regarding whether Jews have a future in Europe, European Jewish Congress says.

Romanian government passes landmark law to protect shechita

'New law stands as shining symbol to other countries throughout the world,' Romanian Jewish leader says.

'Anti-shechita concerns are often based on ignorance'

Shechita UK campaign director calls for Europe to 'practice what it preaches,' institute legislative safeguards to protect religious rights.

EU conference on ritual slaughter 'too little, but not too late'

Chief of European Jewish Association says major EU conference on laws concerning ritual slaughter is 'too little, but not too late.'

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt:

'Our religious freedoms are under threat across Europe'

Conference of European Rabbis head calls for greater protections for religious freedom in Europe ahead of conference on Shechita bans.

Brussels rules Shechita is legal

Brussels Regional Parliament votes against ban on kosher slaughter by majority of 42 to 38.

EU Rabbis: Bans on kosher slaughter 'hounding out' Europe's Jews

Conference of European Rabbis says the latest Greek kosher slaughter ruling "sends a shudder down the spine of Jews throughout Europe."

'Shechita ban sends message about how Jews are regarded'

Belgian Constitutional Court upholds regional ban on Jewish, Islamic ritual slaughter.

The ignorant antisemitism of Europe's top judges

The EU shechita ban indicates that its judges can place themselves in the mind of a cow more easily than in that of a religious Jew. Op-ed.

Real cruelty to animals is ignored in Europe, shechita is banned

EJC hypocrisy ignores the cruelty to animals on the holiday of St. Igantius, not to mention bullfights and foie gras. Opinion.

Will kosher slaughter be allowed in Poland?

Chair of Poland's Law and Justice party says new bill will allow slaughter for national, religious, needs.

EU Advocate General: Shechita bans are unlawful

Jewish groups praise Advocate General Gerard Hogan for telling court bans on ritual slaughter are illegal.

'Shechita ban could be part of creeping expulsion of Jews'

Jewish Agency urges Belgian province to reverse its ban on traditional forms of slaughter. 'This is a violation of religious freedom.'

Student group at Oxford calls for ban on kosher meat

Oxford University student association calls for measure to bar school for offering kosher or halal meat.

Haredi journalist runs for Belgian parliament

Belgian-Jewish journalist expected to win seat in Belgian parliament with center-right party in bid to combat ban on kosher slaughter.

'A sad day for Jews in Europe and for religious freedom'

Belgian ban on kosher slaughter goes into effect on January 1st, forcing local Jewish community to seek new source of meat.

Report: Poland to vote on restricting kosher meat exports

Limitations on 'unnatural slaughter' may make it 'very difficult' to perform kosher slaughter, European Jewish group says.

'Ban on kosher meat forces choice between Belgium and religion'

French-speaking Belgian Jews sue to overturn ban on ritual slaughter.

Rabbi to EU official: We ask you to fight for religious freedom

Brussels rabbi implores EU official to defend ritual slaughter in Belgium.

'Banning kosher slaughter attacks our status as equal citizens'

European Jewish Congress slams decision by Belgian lawmakers to effectively ban kosher slaughter of meat.

Belgian region outlaws kosher slaughter

Wallonia government outlaws kosher slaughter, Jewish world expresses outrage.

Belgian Jewish leader tells government: Don't repeat Nazi acts

Head of Belgian Jewish organization reacts to proposed ban on ritual slaughter. 'Nazis banned it because they knew its importance.'

Belgian court rules shechita bans unconstitutional

Kosher meat production to enjoy constitutional protection from legislative bans.

French Jews, Muslims join forces to defend ritual slaughter

No future for French Jewry without shechitah, Jewish leader warns.

Belgian Minister: Time to ban ritual slaughter

Belgian cabinet minister calls for ban on Shechita in the country.

Belgium Won't Ban Kosher Slaughter, Says Minister

Belgium’s Minister for Animal Welfare advises a European Jewish group that kosher slaughter will not be banned in the country.

'Open' Season

Backlash Continues Against Calls to Ban Kosher Slaughter in UK

Muslim and Jewish communities in Britain unite to fend off allegations that ritual slaughter equates 'animal cruelty.'

Deputy British PM Opposes Kosher Slaughter Ban

"No government of which I’m part" will ban shechita, says Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

Britain's Top Vet Calls For Shechita Ban

Britain may join Poland and Denmark in banning ritual slaughter for 'cruelty,' announces veterinary association president.

"Something is Rotten in the State of Denmark"

European Commission President Promises to Protect Jews' Rights

Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission (EC), meets European rabbis in wake of latest anti-Semitism.

Rabbi: Kosher Slaughter Ban Not Anti-Semitic

Copenhagen rabbi: ban on kosher slaughter is problematic, but false accusations of anti-Semitism won’t help.

Shaked: Kosher Slaughter Ban 'The Height of Hypocrisy'

Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked attacks Denmark over kosher slaughter ban, notes Danes vetoed Israeli fur ban a few years ago.

Rabbi Lau: We'll Act to Reverse Danish Slaughter Ban

Israeli officials react to Denmark’s decision to ban kosher slaughter as of next week. Bennett: "We stand behind the Jewish community."

Joining Bandwagon, Denmark Bans Kosher Slaughter

Denmark has joined the growing list of European countries to ban kosher slaughter. The ban is to take effect next week.

Polish Official Calls for End to Ban on Kosher Slaughter

Poland's human rights ombudsman says Warsaw should advance legislation to legalize kosher slaughter, as a matter of human rights.

Jews and Muslims Have Joint Beef With Polish Ban

Jews and Muslims cooperate in bringing official complaint to EU against Polish ban on ritual slaughter (shechita).

Polish President: We Hope to Resolve Shechita Issue Soon

President of Poland, Bronisław Komorowski, says his government was very concerned over the ban on kosher slaughter in his country.

Poland's Top Court to Rule on Kosher Slaughter Ban

Poland's top court will consider whether Jews and Muslims can perform kosher and halal slaughter despite a recent ban.

Pope to 'Investigate' Polish Ban on Kosher Slaughter

Pope Francis has ordered an investigation into a Polish ban on the ritual kosher slaughter of animals, says WJC head Ron Lauder.

Polish Minister: Top Court Needs to Rule on Slaughter Ban

Poland's top court will have to rule whether kosher slaughter can be performed, says Polish Minister Michal Boni.

Polish Minister Promises to Fight Kosher Slaughter Ban

The Polish Minister in charge of a committee on solving the kosher slaughter ban says he's prepared to go to the Constitutional Court.

Polish PM to Form Committee to Discuss Kosher Slaughter

Polish Prime Minister gives his consent to the establishment of a committee that will find a solution to allow kosher slaughtering.

Europe's Jews Call for Unity Over Polish Shechita Ban

European Jewish Association calls for united efforts towards reversing the Polish parliament's decision to ban kosher slaughter.

Israel Summons Polish Ambassador Over Shechitah Ban

Poland's ambassador was summoned to Jerusalem to register a formal protest against that nation’s ban against ritual slaughter (shechitah).

Knesset Speaker Tells Poland: Rethink Shechita Ban

MK Edelstein: Poland has moral duty to change 'unacceptable decision' on kosher slaughter

Poland Strikes Down Bill to Reinstate Kosher Slaughter

Poland's parliament rejects the ritual slaughter of livestock for food, angering the Jewish community as well as farmers and exporters.

Foie Gras Law ‘a Double-Edged Sword,’ Rabbi Warns

MK’s bill on banning delicacy could be used to support European ban on kosher slaughter, French Jewish leader says.

Israel's Chief Rabbi Blasts Geert Wilder in Shechita Letter

Can it be that Geert Wilder likes Israel but not Judaism or Jews? His party is trying to make their living in Holland impossible.

EJC Calls on Germany to Condemn Ruling Against Circumcision

The European Jewish Congress has called on the German government to stand against a regional court decision to criminalize circumcision.

Deal to Ensure Legal Shechita in Holland Signed

An agreement has been signed that will ensure that shechita remains legal in Holland