Brussels - 12-Sep-11
The Conference of European Rabbis (CER) will hold its biannual Convention in Warsaw between October 31 and November 2, 2011. Every other year, this prestigious event is attended by hundreds of rabbis from across Europe. This year's Convention will focus on the defence of Jewish rights and tolerance in Europe, in particular in light of recent legislation in the Netherlands that restricts shechita rights.
In addition to workshops and shiurim in practical Halacha and other areas of rabbinics, the event will also involve meetings with the government of Poland, which is currently holding the EU presidency.
| 26-Jul-11
The Conference of European Rabbis strongly condemns the murderous attacks on Norwegian citizens perpetrated by a far-right extremist.
The growth of xenophobic opinions has created a climate in Europe where such views are sadly becoming acceptable and the step from violence in word to violence in deed has been shown to be very short.
On behalf of the Jewish communities of Europe and the Conference of European Rabbis, CER President, Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt expressed his condolences to the government and people of the Kingdom of Norway. Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt signed the condolence book at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow.
“The Jewish people ... more
| London - 17-Jul-11
The Conference of European Rabbis is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its beloved executive director, Rabbi Avraham Moshe (Aba) Dunner ZT”L who was niftar on Sunday evening at his home in London. Rav Aba was 74 years old.
Rabbi Dunner had over many years been the leading activist for the cause of Orthodox Judaism in Europe and was widely loved and respected across the Jewish World.
He had been seriously ill since returning from the United States shortly after Pesach.
Born in Konigsberg in 1938, Rav Aba was the eldest son of the Rosh Beis Din of the Union of Orthodox ... more
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