Kosher slaughter
UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
MP Esther McVey, who brought the bill on Tuesday, said it is about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice, and does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat.
The noise around religious slaughter has killed debate across the Diaspora - opinion
US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and antisemitic’ investigation of mohels
Kosher or cruel? The Jewish ethical dilemma of factory-farmed meat
Brussels votes against ritual slaughter ban, saving 'shechita'
The move would have threatened the future of Jewish communal life, says Ronald Lauder.
Tzohar organization wins special recognition at Israel Cuisine Awards
The Tzohar organization is a collaborative of over 800 orthodox rabbis launched in 2018 with the aim of providing more modern kashrut certification.
Hungary is Europe’s unlikely leader in kosher foie gras
Europe’s two kosher foie gras factories aren’t in France, nor in England – instead, they are both in Hungary, where there are few Jews and kosher food is scarce.
Greek court annuls permit for kosher, halal slaughter
A Greek court annulled a ministerial decision which allowed ritual slaughter without anesthesia being administered first.
Belgian court upholds ban on religious slaughter
‘Ruling brings Belgium into line with countries whose bans on Shechita date from the Nazi era,’ says president of Conference of European Rabbis.
Shortage of fresh chicken expected in supermarkets across Israel
The concerns over shortages stem from two upcoming holidays, the Jewish fast of Tisha Be'av, which falls on July 18; and the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, which will start on July 19.
Netanyahu appeals to European leaders not to outlaw kosher slaughter
European regulations prohibit slaughter without pre-stunning, but make an exception for religious reasons. However, member states may pass their own laws to reduce animal suffering.
Jewish unity is the answer to the EU's kosher slaughter ban - opinion
Especially given Europe’s difficult past, it must do more to safeguard the human rights of the Jewish community and all citizens.
Jewish Agency urges European leaders not to follow Belgian kosher ban
Legislation prohibiting kosher slaughter in most of Belgium was recently upheld by the European Court of Justice.
EU court decision: Happy cows higher priority than happy Jews - analysis
It is not as if kosher meat is banned in Flanders of Wallonia, just that the ritual slaughter of the cows there is forbidden. This means if you want to eat kosher meat, it will have to be imported, something that will significantly increase the price.
