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3 days ago
Reflections on a recent trip to Israel
By Golan --- I’d like to share with our community a few thoughts from my recent visit to Israel. Despite immense challenges, I was...
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5 days ago
Reliving the Nazi Round Ups in Antwerp
The story of the Nazi extermination plans for the Jews of Europe has been told many times. For some it is repeated so often that it loses...
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Feb 5
Growing the IJC
On January 19th, the rabbis of Kerem Beth Din, based in Paris (Marc Neiger, Josué Ferreira, and Nathan Alfred) convened at our synagogue...
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Jan 16
Raphäel Catez - Bar Mitzvah – 28. 12. 2024
Speech given by Rabbi Brian "We know that Joseph was a very likeable young man, and handsome enough to attract the attention of the...
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Jan 15
EUPJ Shabbaton in Vienna
Shabbat service Or Chadasch Vienna* By Veronica Lederman -- Last month I represented Belgium at the EUPJ Shabbaton in Vienna. It was the...
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Jan 9
Great Turnout for Chanukkah at IJC
As an exception to its online series of Chanukkah candle lightings from the homes of members and friends across the globe – reaching...
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Dec 9, 2024
Introducing new IJC Acting President: Peter Goldfein
After six years at the helm of the IJC, Anu Ristola is passing the baton. Peter Goldfein, the current Vice President, has agreed to...
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Dec 9, 2024
Living Judaism Classes Launch in January
IJC will launch a new two-year introductory course called Living Judaism - on January 12, 2025. It is based on IJC’s successful...
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Dec 7, 2024
IJC's Online Candle Lighting Tradition
It is soon THAT time of year again. And again, the IJC is organizing an online candle lighting for the festival of...
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Dec 7, 2024
Crisis, Hope and Empathy
By Golan. .... . Do you remember a few years ago, when we were stuck in lock downs, wearing masks, and social distancing? We couldn’t...
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Nov 23, 2024
Exploring Interfaith Connections
Back in September, Chantal Tyncke represented the IJC at an interfaith seminar in Antwerp. It was organised by EducAntwerp known for its...
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Oct 28, 2024
A Rabbinical Trip South
After our wonderful High Holy Days at the IJC, the weather in Brussels began to turn dark and cold, and I decided to follow the...
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Oct 27, 2024
Simchat Torah 5785
On the Thursday between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, in the middle of the ten Days of Awe, we traveled as a family to Soest in Germany...
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Oct 27, 2024
Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life
As EUPJ Envoy to the European Commission, Rabbi Brian filed this report from Budapest: It has been a while since I got on a plane. When I...
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Oct 13, 2024
Victim, Hero or Learner?
Erev Yom Kippur 5785 --- On Monday of the week before Yom Kippur we remembered the anniversary of October 7th in ceremonies across the...
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Sep 5, 2024
Rosh Hashanah LaBehemot and the Days of Awe
While the coming High Holidays 5785 are late compared to 5784 – we celebrate Rosh Hashanah on October 2/3 and Yom Kippur ten days later...
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Sep 4, 2024
Welcome Back!
I enjoyed my summer break in Finland. The weather was beautiful, sunny, and warm, and I could take full advantage of nature. My favorite...
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Sep 4, 2024
New Rosh Chodesh Group
Kick Off October 2! As announced before the summer break, a Rosh Chodesh group will start this fall, organised by Efrat. Â While this is...
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Sep 4, 2024
A Home in New York
By Sarah Struglia Mattia and I went to New York in July. Besides visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Ellis and Liberty islands, China Town,...
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Jul 6, 2024
Drasha for Pride Shabbat – 21/6/2024
Let’s read a little Talmud together… Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi said: When Moses ascended on High to receive the Torah, the angels said...
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