Belgium’s ban on ritual circumcision makes Jews second-class citizens
Jews have lived continuously in Belgium for 800 years, and an estimated 30,000 live there today. They are…
‘A terrible decree’ | Antwerp’s Jews gather in protest and prayer for indicted mohels
Hundreds of members of the Antwerp Jewish community gathered on Monday for a protest and prayer rally at…
Belgium indicts two mohels, citing evidence of premeditated bodily harm
The Antwerp Public Prosecutor’s Office has indicted two mohels (professionals who perform circumcision) for bodily harm with premeditation…
Circumcision for religious reasons: How is it done, and what does the law say?
After US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White accused his host country of antisemitism over its laws regulating circumcision,…
Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over tweet accusing kingdom of antisemitism
BRUSSELS — Belgium summoned the U.S. ambassador on Tuesday over a social media post where he accused the…
Jewish MP in Belgium accused of ‘split loyalty’ to US
Belgium’s only Jewish MP, Michael Freilich, has been pushed into the center of a diplomatic and internal storm…
Belgium considering circumcision ban, Jewish leader says
“If we are not allowed to do Brit Milah anymore, Jewish life in Belgium is over, it’s finished,…
Belgium reprimands US ambassador over circumcision accusations
Published on 17/02/2026 – 16:38 GMT+1•Updated 16:45 The United States’ ambassador to Belgium has met with the country’s…
Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over tweet accusing kingdom of antisemitism
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium summoned the U.S. ambassador on Tuesday over a social media post where he accused…
US ambassador demands Belgium drop mohel investigation
The US ambassador to Belgium is demanding that Belgium end an investigation into mohels who may have been…