Europe

Controversial Jewish slaughter in Europe? Horse meat affair caused a surge in demand for kosher meat • employee at the butchers: "People always said kosher meat is expensive, but now they know why

A shipping of diamonds worth $ 50 million was on its way from hareidi dealers in Antwerp to Israel • anonymous waited for the package at Brussels airport, and robbed it at gunpoint

EL AL Flight 352 from Berlin to Ben Gurion was postponed to Motzei Shabbos due to an accident that occurred at the local airport • Chabad emissaries will host those who are Shabbos observant • EL AL: "Obligated to observing Shabbos"

Even in Rome, as a Jew: A Jewish - Italian singer organizers presented an ultimatum before producers of a well known song contest in the country - and threatened to quit the show which will be held on Shabbos • Jewish community: "proud of him"

The only synagogue near the Auschwitz death camp, is facing collapse • The synagogue was built on unstable ground during World War II • needs renovations which cost 333,000 dollars

"Ben Zygier worked for a straw company of the Mossad which sold electronic equipment to Iran" • journalist reveals: "Israeli source told that the Mossad recruits Australians to spy through the company. To my astonishment I discovered that it exists"

A week after the court accepted the appeal of the Belzer chasidism, Moshe Aryeh Friedman left the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Antwerp • Is it due to economic conflict or disconnection?

Ultra-Orthodox residents of the Jewish neighborhood in London, were stunned to discover that the Muslim preacher Abu Ktada, has moved in to live close to them • the preacher was released to house arrest and is facing deportation from the United Kingdom

Rabbi Chaim Halpern who is in the midst of a scandal tearing the community of London, went to court against the Anonymous blogger • The court ordered Google to reveal the details of the blogger

Huge scandal stirs Europe • horse and donkey meat from Romania, processed and sold as beef • Due to the scandal - demand for Jewish meat supervision, especially by Muslims

For the first time ever a plane made an emergency landing on its belly - and didn’t crash • Channel 10 with documentation of the event • view moments of panic, surprising landing - and mass exodus from the plane

Woman seriously injured in a car accident on her way from Mezibuzh to Berdichev, and was hospitalized in intensive care in Kiev - flown to Israel via a private company, on the initiative of Hatzalah Ukraine

"This is the miracle of Purim," says attorney Henry Rosenberg from Antwerp • "Our hearts are relieved," says Belzer journalist David Deman • The community celebrates the victory over Moshe Aryeh Friedman • Interviews

Bulgaria claims that the attack was carried out by three terrorists, members of the military wing of Hezbollah • U.S. calls to include the organization in the terrorist list of the EU

In Belgium, Antwerp, Mrs Rebbetzin Chaya Lieberman a"h, wife of Rabbi David Moshe Lieberman, Ab"d 'Shomrei Hadas' in Antwerp and the Chief Rabbi of Belgium, passed away at the age of 82

Toldos Avraham Yitzchak chasiddim are excited by a personal story that took place on Shabbos • A young man who abandoned the chasiddus and became secular, happened to come to the 'Tish' of the Rebbe in Manchester • Thanks to the Tish, the youngster returned home

16-year-old Hasidic boy from Antwerp, Belgium travelled by shuttle car to France on his way to London • at the transition he presented his passport which turned out did not belong to him • He was arrested and taken for interrogation at the French police

Turks concerned: why don’t the Syrians not open war against Israel • Turkish Foreign Minister: "Assad is abusing his citizens, but not working against the real enemy" • "secret agreement between Assad to Israel?"

Terrorism in Turkey • A suicide bomber blew himself up at guard booth at the entrance to the American Embassy in Ankara • two people were killed - one of them is likely the terrorist, and at least seven injured

19 cases of child abuse in the charedi community in London, which didn’t reach the police, revealed in the British Channel 4 investigation • One of the rabbis went out against the policy of concealment • Video

Prior to the investigation of child abuse which is stirring the ultra-Orthodox community in London, 'promo' published the words of the Hgr"a Padwa • "We are dealing with it. The man is under control" • view

Rosh Yeshiva of Sefat Emet, Hgr"sh Alter, arrived in London for the Chanukat Beit Midrash founded by Hanagid Mendel Teitelbaum, in memory of his father

In a cartoon in The Sunday Times Netanyahu is drawn as a wicked figure with a long nose standing over the wall he is building with Palestinian blood • severe reactions in Israel and around the world • "blatant anti-Semitic caricature"

Swiss President Wally Maurer gave a speech on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and praised the country for its part in saving refugees during the Holocaust • In fact most of the Jewish refugees were turned over to the Nazis

Prepare for the 'Padwa affair' • investigation on the British communications channel says: Av Beit Din of London Hgr"a Padwa, and other seniors covered up on child abuse • Hgr"a preceded and issued a clarification in the case

A new survey in France reveals a surprising level of anti-Semitic views • 40% believe that Jews have too much power in the business world • 47% believe that Jews are more loyal to Israel than France

following the strengthening of the far-right party, Svoboda, the heads of the community in Ukraine turned to the international community: Get involved • Party response: "We are not anti-Semitic

Lelover Rebbe and his chassidim went to the town of Lelov, to pray at the tomb of the Rebbe R' David Lelov • The Rebbe held a special 'Tish' with orchestral accompaniment into the night

Arkady Gayedamak demands a million dollars from Russia's Chief Rabbi • claims he had deposited his partnership agreement with Leib Leviev, but the Rabbi denies that • "Because of him I had to sue Leviev"

A helicopter crashed this morning (Wednesday) in central London and caught fire after apparently colliding with a crane. So far two deaths were reported. Two other people were taken to hospital and their condition is not known.