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300 Rabbis Confront Antisemitism and Future of Jewish Life

2/13/2026

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Approximately 300 Orthodox rabbis gathered in Jerusalem for the Conference of European Rabbis.
The conference, relocated from Azerbaijan due to terror threats, addressed rising antisemitism and the future of Jewish life in Europe.
Rabbis discussed post-October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, strained relations with Israel's government, a mix of thriving and struggling communities, immigration considerations to Israel, and legal concerns about kosher slaughter and circumcision.

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Approximately 300 Orthodox rabbis gathered in Jerusalem for the Conference of European Rabbis.
The conference, relocated from Azerbaijan due to terror threats, addressed rising antisemitism and the future of Jewish life in Europe.
Rabbis discussed post-October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, strained relations with Israel's government, a mix of thriving and struggling communities, immigration considerations to Israel, and legal concerns about kosher slaughter and circumcision.