Purim Shenanigans at HIAS!
This year's Purim celebration wasn't just about the Megillah reading (though there was plenty of grogger-shaking involved!). We teamed up...
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Apr 1
Representing Progressive Judaism towards the EU
In mid-March, the recently appointed chair – Rabbi Lea Mühlstein – and co-vice chair – Jonathan Eaton – of the European Union of...
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Mar 15
Looking In and Looking Out
IJC can be rightly proud of its inclusivity and welcoming ‘open tent’ approach to membership. The membership committee – Maria, Golan,...
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Mar 15
Our Hearts are Full...
Our recent Wisdom and Melodies event was a resounding success. After Effie welcomed us with her scrumptious pastries, everyone was...
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Mar 14
What a Dynamic Community!
At a recent Shabbat service, we had another packed house. We sang. We prayed. Afterwards, a member of our sister community came to Rabbi...
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Feb 13
Celebrating a Packed IJC Calendar
It was winter and cold outside. Inside, much-needed warmth spread through our synagogue - a Shabbat morning service celebrating the...
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Feb 9
From Seeds to Sunflowers: Nurturing IJC's Volunteer Spirit
By Golan Tsdaff --- Stepping into my role at IJC, I was immediately struck by the sheer volume and richness of our events and activities....
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Feb 7
The First Day
It’s not every Shabbat that we get to welcome new family members into your community, new members of the rainbow family of Israel, each...
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Feb 6
Rise of Antisemitism at European Universities
The European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) is deeply concerned about the rise in antisemitic incidents in recent months, particularly...
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Feb 6
IJC Goes Slightly Dutch
On February 19th, and for the first time in its 20-year history, IJC organised a Friday evening service and potluck dinner with...
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Feb 5
HIAS’ Sixth Annual Refugee Shabbat
Shabbat Yitro on February 3rd was a special day for IJC in several ways. Our community joined many other communities across the globe to...
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Dec 20, 2023
IJC is 20!
Over 70 members – past and present and from far and wide - came together in early December to celebrate all that the IJC has...
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Dec 20, 2023
Train World to dedicate section to SNCB's role in deporting Jews
A section in the Train World museum will shed light on Belgian railway operator SNCB's role in deporting Jews during the Second World War....
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Dec 18, 2023
Building Bridges of Light on Chanukah
IJC meets the Neighbours Coalition On December 9th, record numbers of IJC members and friends assembled in the synagogue to celebrate the...
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Nov 29, 2023
Thoughts about Vengeance in the Wake of October 7
Karen Engel is a final year rabbinical student at Zacharias Frankel College in Potsdam. She studied with Rabbi Brian, and they remain...
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Nov 14, 2023
Tracking Nazi Loot
Despite limited success, Diana Kanter’s first cousin Michael Hayden has spent more than a decade patiently searching for the collection...
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Nov 14, 2023
Grieving, Fearful – But Hopeful
Ever since October 7, our community has been in shock and grieving. Hamas’s massacre and the war in Gaza are always on my mind, and...
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Nov 13, 2023
Project Keitana: Building Bridges for Israeli Kids
Alex, our beloved former Hebrew School head teacher, has been part of a spontaneous and amazing day camp project in Brussels – Project...
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Nov 11, 2023
Every Jewish Thing You Do
On October 8th I headed to Berlin to participate in the opening in-person seminar of a certificate programme entitled ‘Current Forms of...
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Nov 11, 2023
Finding Strength in Challenging Times
By Golan Tsdaff --- October 7, Modi'in, Israel. I wake up to the sound of shouting. "Call your parents to ask if they are okay." A few...
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