4 European commissioners including the economy, law, taxes and education, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium and representatives of over 20 European countries participated in the ceremony of the Shloshim held at the European synagogue • Full Story, Photos

More Antisemitism in Europe? The Director General of the European Jewish Association (EJA) Rabbi Menachem Margolin expressed concern at plans by a minister of the Flemish government to implement a total ban on the practice of Jewish ritual slaughter, insisting such a move “is against freedom of religion” ● Full Story

Morasha, the European organization for furtherance of Jewish education, sponsored a travelling Shofar factory, sending Bochurim around Europe to bring the message of Rosh Hashana to Jewish children wherever they may be ● Full Story, Pictures

Hundreds of diplomats, ambassadors, members of parliament and politicians came together for the traditional Pre Rosh Hashana Cocktail party in Brussels, capital of the European Union, sponsored by the European Jewish Community (EJC) and the European Jewish Association (EJA) ● For the first time, the event was graced by the participation of EU President Jose Manuel Barroso and hosted by the Italian government, which holds the chair of the EU government ● Full Story, Pictures