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Apr 9
From Hidden Child to Baroness
By Valerie Perales --- Régine Sluszny was born in 1939 in Antwerp to a Jewish family of Polish origin. She was the youngest of three...
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Apr 8
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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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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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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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
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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Oct 18, 2023
No Time To Cry
By IJC Member Althay Ramallo It's 7.30 am, October 7th, in Tel Aviv. I just woke up from a deep sleep after having spent a peaceful...
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Apr 11, 2023
Interfaith Seder at SHAPE
On April 5th, the SHAPE International Chapel was host to an interfaith Seder. The event was led by student rabbi Andrés Mosquera as part...
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Mar 8, 2023
Purim in the City
In a first for IJC, our community joined forces with Moshe House Brussels on March 6 / Adar 13 to celebrate Purim. A solid crowd –...
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Feb 21, 2023
Perceptions and Experiences of Antisemitism: Have your Say
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is conducting a survey about perceptions of antisemitism and life as a Jew across...
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Feb 7, 2023
Announcing Teaching Their Chapter
The IJC is partnering with the pan-European Bar and Bat Mitzvah teacher training program. It’s called Teaching Their Chapter. The program...
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Jan 9, 2023
Letter from Berlin
By George Perlov How often do we get to experience the simcha of seeing a new rabbi being ordained? On December 1st we had the honor of...
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Dec 7, 2022
Brussels Jewish History made Real
Many courageous IJC members and guests came out on a recent rainy Sunday to learn about Jewish life in Brussels, starting in the...
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Nov 23, 2022
We Made It! Thank You to All Our Donors!
The big news is that we exceeded our goal of €20,000 for the 5783 Kol Nidre Appeal – thanks to your generosity! As of mid-November, the...
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Nov 2, 2022
Profile: IJC Treasurer Maria Loose
Many of you will recognize Maria’s smiling face from our IJC service and activities. She has become such an active IJC member in recent...
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Nov 2, 2022
Book Lover’s Corner: War and Peace for the 20th century
Life and Fate is a 1959 novel by Vasily Grossman, who was a Ukrainian Jew and correspondent for a Soviet military paper during World War...
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