By refusing to spell out a right to kosher slaughter, Europe’s institutions are sending an unfriendly message to Jews, says rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt
members allow a religious exception to the general rule that animals should be stunned before slaughter. But Denmark, Sweden and Slovenia do not. Finland says that slaughter and stunning can be simultaneous. The Dutch decree that the animal must not be sentient for more than 40 seconds after its throat being cut. In fractious Belgium, the Dutch- and French-speaking regions ban non-stun slaughter. Administratively separate Brussels, where many ethnic Moroccans live, has no such ban.
Jewish groups were also disappointed when, on October 5th, the European Commission laid out a strategy against anti-Semitism. While proposing ways to foster Jewish life and promote Holocaust remembrance, it ducked how to guarantee time-honoured Jewish customs, says Pinchas Goldschmidt of the Conference of European Rabbis. By refusing to spell out a right to kosher slaughter, Europe’s institutions are sending an unfriendly message to Jews already fretting over their safety, says the rabbi.
In Britain, where halal food is big business, the authorities are prevaricating. Religiously slaughtered meat should at least be clearly labelled so that the non-religious, as well as the devout, can follow their consciences, says Stephen Evans of the National Secular Society. This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline "Trouble and knife"
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
At last, a backlash against bad government in Eastern EuropeAcross central and eastern Europe, voters’ tolerance for the alleged shenanigans of their rulers seems to be running out
Read more »
Covid: Romania's health system torn apart by pandemicIntensive care beds are full, patients wait outside and vaccination rates are among Europe's lowest.
Read more »
AGF88 Holding Introduces Sinesia BrandThe professional line combines hair care and skin care offering multitask products and rituals “treating face, hair and scalp as a unique, interconnected universe.”
Read more »
Selena Gomez and Coldplay\u2019s \u2018Let Somebody Go\u2019 Has Brutal Lyrics About HeartbreakSelena Gomez and Coldplay's ‘Let Somebody Go’ Has Brutal Lyrics About Heartbreak
Read more »
Ukraine expects Germany to stand against Russia’s 'weaponization' of gasUkrainian, Moldovan foreign minister meet to discuss energy security, bilateral, regional affairs.
Read more »
17 'Harry Potter' Opinions That Are Pretty Unpopular, But Have Probably Crossed Your Mind TooI solemnly swear that I am up to no good.
Read more »