RCE News

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

9 Adar 5785, 9 Adar 5785, 9 March 2025

RCE Hails Successful Bar Mitzvah Trip to Israel for 200 European Teenagers

Two hundred boys who had not celebrated their bar mitzvah participated in a special ceremony organized by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe during this unique trip. Rabbi Arie Goldberg, CEO of the RCE, stated: “This is the most decisive response to rising antisemitism”

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.

18 Kislev 5785, 18 Kislev 5785, 19 December 2024

The Rabbinical Centre of Europe Hosts 16th Annual Chuppah and Kiddushin Training Course in France

The course was led by Rabbi Eliyahu Bar Shalom, Chief Rabbi of Bat Yam and author of the Mishpat HaKetubah series. Community rabbis from France and other European countries participated in several days of intensive study, concluding with a comprehensive examination.

16 Kislev 5785, 16 Kislev 5785, 17 December 2024

100,000 Menorahs to be Distributed to Jews: The Rabbinical Centre of Europe Prepares for Mega Chanukah Project

In a complex logistical undertaking, approximately one hundred thousand Hanukkah menorahs will be distributed to Jews across Europe. • This is the sixth year of the project, which is generating widespread attention across the continent. • The project, now in its sixth year, spreads the light of Hanukkah among Jewish communities in Europe, reaching even the smallest and most remote communities on the continent.

18 Heshvan 5785, 18 Heshvan 5785, 19 November 2024

The Rabbinical Centre of Europe Convenes with Chief Rabbis to Discuss Jewish Revival in Europe

Members of the RCE leadership and presidium council met with the Rishon LeZion Rabbi David Yosef and Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar • The Chief Rabbis assessed the extensive activities across the continent and promised to support the central organization in Europe and assist in its sacred work

17 Elul 5784, 17 Elul 5784, 20 September 2024

The Rabbinical Centre of Europe Makes Annual Visit to Strengthen French Jewish Communities

The directors and rabbis of the RCE took their annual tour to strengthen Jewish communities • The communities warmly thanked them for the uplifting visits in preparation for the High Holidays

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