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Meet Hila – our New Administrator
Hila Levi has recently assumed the role of IJC administrator from Golan who has stepped down. She is a familiar face to some, less well...
Apr 9
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Civil Society Forum on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life
By Rabbi Brian --- In early April I represented the European Union of Progressive Judaism together with Paul Gompes (Vice Chair EU...
Apr 9
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Pesach – and Food....
Favourite recipes from Valerie P I love the Pesach traditions and when sitting around the Seder night table, I think of all the Seders I...
Apr 9
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Jewish History of the Moroccan Coast
Shalom Aleykoum, Salam Lekoulam By Leslie Oversteyns - My best friend of +40 years and I met up in Marrekesh for six wonderful days at...
Apr 8
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Legacy Lunch – Reconnecting with Old Friends
A delicious lunch was provided by Chantal and Zoe her daughter, along with a sumptuous selection of cakes without which no Jewish event...
Apr 5
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Tu BiShvat Seder
Spring is in the air, and Tu BiShvat, our New Year for Trees, draws our attention to the manifold ways our planet earth sustains us and...
Mar 9
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Volunteering at the Pediatric Oncology Hospital in Rabat
By Tiene (Ruth), IJC member -- For the third time, I had the privilege of volunteering in Rabat, Morocco’s capital. While my previous...
Mar 9
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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...
Feb 12
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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...
Feb 10
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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...
Feb 5
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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...
Jan 16
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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...
Jan 15
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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...
Jan 9
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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...
Dec 9, 2024
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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...
Dec 9, 2024
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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...
Dec 7, 2024
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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...
Dec 7, 2024
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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...
Nov 23, 2024
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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...
Oct 28, 2024
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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...
Oct 27, 2024
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