Conferences & Seminars

28 Tammuz 5785, 28 Tammuz 5785, 24 July 2025

Dozens of Rabbis Convene for Professional Forum Organized by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe

Community rabbis benefited from rich and professional content that provided them with practical tools to continue their sacred mission. The rabbis praised the RCE for its year-round dedication to the needs of Jewish communities across Europe

3 Sivan 5785, 3 Sivan 5785, 30 May 2025

Historic Jewish Gathering Takes Place in Krakow

In a series of emotional gatherings and ceremonies, the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Rabbinical Centre of Europe was commemorated

25 Adar 5785, 25 Adar 5785, 25 March 2025

Rabbinical Council of Europe and Presidium Convene to Address Challenges Facing Jewish Communities

In a special session attended by Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Kalman Bar, the rabbis discussed ways to strengthen Jewish education, prevent assimilation, supervise marriage registration, and expand the activities of the Rabbinical Centre of Europe to preserve the walls of religion and Halacha across Europe

8 Shevat 5785, 8 Shevat 5785, 6 February 2025

RCE Holds Conference in London with Focus on Mikveh Construction and Burial Laws

The Rabbinical Centre of Europe organized an intensive three-day educational seminar in London last week, bringing together dozens of rabbis from across Europe. The program centered on two crucial aspects of Jewish communal infrastructure: the construction and maintenance of mikvaot and the halachot relating to the chevrah kadisha.

26 Tammuz 5784, 26 Tammuz 5784, 1 August 2024

Rabbinical Centre of Europe Convenes 12th Annual Professional Forum for European Rabbis in Athens

Continuing its longstanding tradition, now in its twelfth consecutive year, the Rabbinical Centre of Europe held its annual forum for European rabbis in Athens, Greece • The forum was attended by rabbis and guests who presented a variety of important topics including education, Shalom Bayit, STaM, and current issues

29 Iyyar 5784, 29 Iyyar 5784, 6 June 2024

The Fifth European Dayanim Conference Concludes in Antwerp

The expansion of cooperation and information exchange between Batei Din, preventative measures against the serious issue of agunot, matters of conversion, gittin and ketubot, and practical solutions for facing European courts are just some of the topics covered in the sessions, lectures, and decisions made at the Fifth European Dayanim Conference organized by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe. The conference featured dozens of Dayanim from Europe and Israel, nine sessions, and a special lecture by Rabbi Chaim David Weiss.

15 Iyyar 5784, 15 Iyyar 5784, 23 May 2024

Rabbinical Centre of Europe Initiative: Community Rabbis Participate in Halacha Seminar on the Jewish Home in Paris

Over fifty community rabbis from across Europe took part in the seminar held in Paris, France • Throughout the seminars, Rabbis, Dayonim, and Poskim delivered in-depth lectures

4 Adar II 5784, 4 Adar II 5784, 14 March 2024

History in Portugal: Most Rabbis in the Country Since the Expulsion of Jews

Rabbis from communities across Europe convened for three days of in-depth discussions on the latest kashrut challenges at the European Kashrut Conference by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe • Tears flowed at the inauguration ceremony of a memorial monument for the victims of the October 7th massacre in the new Jewish cemetery, the first to open in Porto since the expulsion of Jews

9 Tevet 5784, 9 Tevet 5784, 21 December 2023

RCE Hosts Special Course in London on Arranging Chuppah and Kiddushin

Dozens of rabbis participated in the course in London organized by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe * Esteemed rabbis delivered in-depth lectures on these subjects

1 Av 5783, 1 Av 5783, 19 July 2023

European Rabbis gather for the annual forum held by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe

The annual RCE forum was held in Hannover, Germany, in memory of the Rabbi and Chabad Shaliach of Hannover, Rabbi Binyamin Wolf, who passed away 3 years ago • Rabbis participated in fascinating lectures alongside in-depth conversations about the future of European Jews

13 Iyyar 5783, 13 Iyyar 5783, 4 May 2023

Dozens of European Community Rabbis Complete a Course on Performing the Jewish Marriage Ceremony

The community rabbis studied the extensive and unique course over several months in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe

23 Adar 5783, 23 Adar 5783, 16 March 2023

Vienna Conference on Assimilation Among European Jews

Distinguished Torah scholars and Rabbis of Jewish communities from around Europe attended the conference on the 85th anniversary of the “Anschluss”, the annexation of Austria by the Nazis • A study commissioned by the RCE indicates that the rate of assimilation in the United States is greater than in Europe.