Wine, Music & Kabbalah, Pre Pesach Program- “Free your Spirit, Free your Soul”
The European Jewish women’s club invites you to a beautiful evening at Mrs.Berkowicz’s home.
Join us on Wednesday, March 24th at 19:45 for an evening of Kosher Wine Tasting and a musical performance by Michael Fierman winner of the 1977 Queen Elizabeth Competition.
Mrs. Shiendy Edelkopf will present us a talk on “The hidden message of the Sederplate and its way to Freedom”.
GET READY! Wine and exquisite Passover items for your Seder will be available to buy ororder.
Mrs.Berkowicz lives in Av. Brugman, her full address will be given upon reservation.
Participation:10Euros
RSVP: ntawil@ejcc.eu
Euro Pesach 2010 Celebrations:
Monday 29th andTuesday 30th of March:
This year again, the EJCC organizes both Seder nights and you canalready register! Times and information will follow. For registrationemail us at Events@ejcc.eu.
Fee: 45€ adults - 35€ Students - 25€ children
Transfer to Account # 001-4022652-41
And as it is the tradition, this year again the EJCC will provideyou with boxes of Matza Shmura.
Purim Dance Party - European Jewish Women's Club
“Happiness can break ALL Boundaries”Join the European Jewish Women’s Club for a fun night, onWednesday,February 24th - 19:45 at Sonia Levi’s home. We will enjoy anIsraeli Dancing with Shimon Bitton and an interesting talk on practical lessonsfor a joyful life by Mrs. Ghebali - PHD.
AnIsraeli buffet will be served. Fee: 10 Euros. RSVP- address will be given upon request.
Purim Book Preview
On the spirit of the Purim story, we will host with the European Jewish Library a book preview, on Thursday, February 25th at 18:30 presenting the book: “Under a Mushroom Cloud”, by Emanuele Ottolenghi. In his book, the author analyses the catastrophic situation in Iran, click here for more info – 109 Rue Froissart B-1040 and will be followed by a cocktail.
Be part of our sponsors for the Purim celebrations, you can send your donation at: # 001-4022652-41
Euro Purim 2010
Purim in the USA
On Saturday, February 27th, 19h30 – join us for a “Purim Party in the USA”. Following the reading of the Megillah, don’t miss our costume contest and grand raffle drawing. Adults and children will enjoy a delicious American buffet. The partywill take place at our Centre - 109 rue Froissart. RSVP: Events@ejcc.eu
Suggested contribution: 18 Euros # 001-4022652-41
Be part of our sponsors for thePurim celebrations, you can send your donation at: # 001-4022652-41
Purim Bagels & Brunch
OnSunday, February 28th 11h00 – Purim Bagels & Brunch: Join us for the reading of the Megillah followed by a Purim brunch and the distribution of special Purim gifts (Mishloach Manot). A special program for children will be held on the premises. RSVP: Events@ejcc.eu
Be part of our sponsors for thePurim celebrations, you can send your donation at: # 001-4022652-41
The EJCC has the honour to invite you to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2010 organizedin conjunction with The European Coalition for Israel, the European JewishStudy Network, Member of the European Parliament Mr. Hannu Takkula and under the Patronage of Mr. Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament on Wednesday January 27th at theEuropean Parliament, Yehudi Menuhin Hall, starting at 19h00.
The event will consist of a Prayerceremony at 19:00, followed by a book signing of Mr. Silberberg, Shoahsurvivor, and the screening of the movie Defiance at 20:00. This filmrelates the true story of the Bielski partisans, a group led by four Jewishbrothers who saved hundreds of Jewish lives during the war. The film starsinclude Daniel Craig.
Registration for the ceremony willstart at 18h30 and for the movie at 19h40 at the Paul-Henri Spaak (PHS)entrance of the European Parliament, Rue Wiertz.
For securityreasons, if you don’thave permanent access to the European Parliament , please provide us withyour full name and date of birth by January 20th.
Book Presentation by Richard Laub & Olivier Boruchovitch
On Thursday, January21st at 12:30
The European JewishLibrary kindly invites you to the bookpresentation of:
“Israel, un avenir compromis” by Richard Laub &Olivier Boruchovitch.
This book presents ascientific study, strongly documented on Israel very questionable future.
Join us on January 21st at 12:30 for a buffet lunchfollowed by the book presentation and signing. See the invitation below.
Please RSVP: events@ejcc.eu
Yartzheit - Memorial Anniversary of Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg
On Wednesday, November 18th 2009 at 18:30 we shared our thoughts and prayers on the Yartzheit - Memorial Anniversary of Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg and the victims of the terror attacks in Mumbai in the presence of Mr. Zvi Tal Deputy Chief of Mission of Israel to the EU, Mr. Rajit Punhani FirstSecretary of the Embassyof India. Message of solidarity by Rabbi Avi Tawil and Mr. Zvi Tal . The prayer was led by Cantor Muller from the Great Synagogue of Europe.
Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg were Chabad emissaries in Mumbai. As religious leaders of the Jewish Indian Community, they provided a warm Jewish synagogue, a cultural centre and a home for travellers and others in need. With 4 other people, they were brutally murdered in their centre by Pakistani terrorists in the November 2008 attacks in Mumbai, orphaning their two toddlers, Moshe Tzvi and Dov Ber, aged 2 and 3.
For more info: Wikipedia - Memorial site by Chabad - Foundation website for Moshe
High Holidays 2009 - 5770
Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Don't miss the traditional Rosh Hashanah dinner at the EJCC. Join us for a nice evening with the traditional Rosh Hashanah delicatessens and a unique warm atmosphere!
Fees: 35€ Adults 20€ Children 60€ Sponsor
Our account # is: 001-4022652-41.
For reservation email to: Events@ejcc.eu
L'Chaim Cocktail
Join us for a New Year's Lechaim Cocktail at the “Sofitel Hotel” (place Jourdan) on Sunsday September 20th at 13h00.
We will be blowing the Shofar, first during Prayer Services at 11:30, and again at 13:00 followed by the Lechaim cocktail; all are welcome.
For reservation, please email: Events@ejcc.eu
Pre-Rosh Hashanah Childrens Program
Sunday, September 13th, from 11:00 to 13:00 at Nehama’s home
In order to prepare our children for meaningful High Holidays, we are organizing a Sunday program full of interesting and fun activities for children from 4 to 8 years old. Contribution: 7€. Please RSVP to Events@ejcc.eu
European Jewish Womens Club
”Bake & Learn”
Wednesday, September 16th at 19h00
With the approach of Rosh Hashanah, join the EJCC women’s club at the house of Efrat Fallik, for inspirational insights on the High Holidays and wonderful baking tips (More details will follow).
Fallik’s home: Avenue Coghen 224 -1180 Brussels. Participation: 10 Euros
For reservation, email to Events@ejcc.eu
EuroShavuot 2009 lunch, 29/05/09
EuroShavouot on Friday 29th at 12h30. Reading of the ten commandments followed by a special Shavouot Kiddush and Cheese-cake.
Date: 29/05/2009
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
Shavuot marks the anniversary of the day when we received the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is the second of the three major festivals (Passover being the first, and Sukkot the third), occurring exactly fifty days after the second day of Passover.
The special Mitzvah of Shavuot is to listen to the Ten Commandments as a sign of reaffirmation of our fidelity to the Almighty.
On this occasion the EJCC members were invited to hear "The Ten Commandments" at the Ohel Eliezer, European Synagogue. Following the reading we heard the traditional Kiddush and enjoyed a delicious dairy buffet surrounded by hundreds of flowers kindly offered by one of our dear EJCC friends. It reminded us of the "Har Sinai" that was miraculously covered by flowers at the time of "The Giving of the Torah".
EuroShavuot Exhibition, The Art of Hebrew Scripts, 26/05/09
EuroShavuot Exhibition: The Art of Hebrew Scripts, Vernissage on Tuesday May 26th at 18h30
Date: 26/05/2009
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
In honour of Shavuot, The EJCC and the Israeli Embassy had the pleasure to present the exhibition "the Art of Hebrew Scripts in Jewish Manuscript and Ceremonial Objects". The evening was enhanced by the presence of H.E Tamar Samash, Israeli Ambassador to Belgium. On this occasion H.E Mrs. Shamash shared her thoughts on how the Hebrew Scriptures symbolize the unity of the Jewish People throughout the ages inside and outside of Israel. We also welcomed the Sofer (Jewish Scribe) Mr. Benisti for a live demonstration and everyone could have his name written (in the traditional Hebrew Scripture way) on a peace of parchment.
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European Jewish Women's Club: Bake & Learn, 13/05/09
Bake and Learn: Cheesecake Bar and talk with Mrs. Hazan from Milano on Wednesday May 13th at 19h00
Date:13/05/2009
Time: 19h00
In Honour of Shavuot the EJWC proposed a "Mother-Daughter" presentation. To start the evening our friend Sheindy Hazan showed the women a great no-bake Cheesecake recipe. Every one could make her own cheesecake to take home. The second part of the evening was held by "Mother" Mrs. Hazan. She came especially from Milano to give a one hour conference on the "Role of the Jewish Women". We made sure that the Shavuot session was nourishing for the soul and the body...
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Lag BaOmer 2009 at the Balthazar, 12/05/09
Lag Baomer on Tuesday May 12th at 19h30. Dinner at the Balthazar...
Date: 12/05/2009
Place: Balthazar - Rue Archimède 63, 1000 BRUSSELS
Mr. Joel Rubinfeld, president of the CCOJB shared his thoughts about "The Neo-Anti-Semitism in Europe with a very concerned crowd. After enjoying a 3 course dinner the EJCC members were offered with Rabbi Jacobson's Omer Guide.
EuroPesach 2009, 08&09-04-09
Amazing Seder experience for both Sedarim of this year 5769!
Date: 08&09/04/2009
Time: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart 1040 Brussels
Over 100 people from all around the world and Europe shared this special experience. The Seder was conducted by our Rabbi, Avi Tawil. Everyone followed in his own translated Hagadah and read a peace of this traditional Pesach book. Those two nights were also the occasion for people to mingle with old and new friends in the usual warm and familial atmosphere... Let's all pray to be reunited next year in Jerusalem!
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European Jewish Women's Club: Taste and Chat, 01/04/09
Taste and Chat: Passover Cooking demonstration with famous cook Mrs. Hofstadter on Wednesday April 1st at 19h00
Date:01/04/2009
Time: 19h00
In honour of the approaching holydays of Pesach, we proposed the ladies of the EJWC a very festive programme. We started with a wine tasting while the famous Chef Mrs. Hoftsader showed us how to prepare special Pesach food. She also shared some of her best memories and anecdotes as a Chef. We pursued the evening with an inspiring talk on Freedom. Every woman explained how she felt free on her very own way and as the food was being cooked we had the pleasure to listen to some beautiful songs written and composed for the occasion by our friend Sonia. To conclude the evening we tasted the succulent food and everyone left the evening with "Charosset", Matsa Shmura cooking tricks and lot of good memories...
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Lunch Conference with R. Blumenthal PHD, 24/03/09
Lunch Conference with R. Blumenthal PHD: "Does Philosophy Lead to Mysticism: The Case of Maimonides" on Tuesday March 24th, lunch at 12h30 and conference at 13h00.
Date:24/03/2009
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart, 1040 Bruxelles
In Conjunction with the European Jewish Library, we were honoured to propose a Lunch Conference in honour of our dear friend Mr. Gordon's late Wife Marie Gordon's Yartzheit. - With R. Blumenthal PHD: "Does Philosophy Lead to Mysticism: The Case of Maimonides"it.
Here's a resume of the subject developed by Rabbi Blumenthal: Western thought usually sets philosophy in opposition to mysticism, the former being rational and the latter being non-rational. But, in the Middle Ages, this was not the case. Rather, philosophy was the handmaiden of mysticism. This is especially true of the great Jewish philosopher, Moses Maimonides. By examining his science, philosophy, and definition of worship, we can see this clearly.
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EuroPurim 09, 09-10/03/09
EuroPurim 09 Celebrations at the EJCC, on Monday March 09th and Tuesday March 10th.
Date: 09-10/03/2009
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart 1040 Brussels
"Purim in Shushan - Oriental Party" for the whole Family
Following a lively reading of the Meghuila, over 120 people enjoyed very exotic Purim activities. On the programme: Oriental music, couscous buffet, multicolor costumes, Moroccan delicatessen and much more... After the winners of our Purim contest have been chosen, the participants received a traditional Purim Gift (Mishloah Manot), a personal Tsedaka box and a Meghuila. We thank you all for taking part with so much enthusiasm and creativity to our Purim Party!
Reading of the Meguila Lunch
As it is the custom on the actual day of Purim, our community members gathered around a festive meal following the reading of the Meghuila. After the Sehudat (meal) we accomplished another very popular Purim Mitsva by exchanging Mishloah Manot (prepared meal and food).
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"Shabbat with the Ambassador", 07/03/09
"Shabbat with the Ambassador" at the European Synagogue, Ohel Eliezer on Saturday March 7th , at 10h00
Date:07/03/2009
Place: European Synagogue, Ohel Eliezer, 109 Rue Froissart 1040 Brussels
H.E. Mrs. Tamar Samash, Israeli Ambassador to Belgium gave us the great honour to spend Shabbat morning with our community. After the services, we heared her personal opinion on the situation in Israel. A Shabbat reception with Cholent was served.
European Jewish Women's Club: Dance and Chat, 04/03/09
Dance and Chat: Belly Dancing with famous teacher Sandra on Wednesday March 4th at 19h00
Date:04/03/2009
Time: 19h00
With Purim approaching, the ladies of the EJWC had the opportunity to learn and analyze the story of Purim through Esther's eyes and find similarities with their nowadays life and experiences. After the talk and a sugary Moroccan tea time, they enjoyed a sample of the Purim fun with the extraordinary Belly Dancing lessons of Sandra. After explaining the origins and customs of this special dance, she teached beginners steps and finished with a beautiful demonstration.
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Conference: "New Information from the Temple Mount" by Professor Gabriel Barkay, 16/02/09
"New Information from the Temple Mount" by Professor Gabriel Barkay on Monday February 16th at 19h00
Date:16/02/2009Place: 168, Rue Jospeh II, 1040 Brussels
Professor Barkay gave a fascinating presentation on his studies and discoveries about the Mount Temple in Jerusalem.
Gabriel Barkay is a professor of Biblical archaeology at Bar Ilan University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His academic areas of interest include the archaeology of Jerusalem, burials and burial customs, art, epigraphy and glyptic in the Iron Age. Professor Barkay's most famous discoveries are small silver plaques containing the priestly benediction from the Book of Numbers. These plaques are believed to contain the oldest biblically-related.
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European Jewish Women's Club: Tu B'shvat, 04/02/09
Tu B'shvat, Jewish Arbor Day on Wednesday February 4th at 19h00.
Date: 04/02/2009
Time: 19h00
The Ladies of the club exchanged there ideas about their own connections to the tree and how they relate to it. After an animated talk about the funny resemblance of certain fruits and some parts of the body the ladies created there own dried fruit topiary while enjoying fresh fruit shakes and cakes...
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27/01/09
International Holocaust Remembrance Day in conjunction with The European Coalition for Israel, Quaestor of the European Parliament Mr. Ingo Friedrich MEP and under the Patronage of the European Parliament, from 19h00.
Date: 27/01/2009
Place: European Parliament, Yehudi Menuhin Hall
More than 250 people attended this year's International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the European Parliament. Following a musical prelude by the Duo "Les Naiades", Mr. Ingo Friedrich MEP welcomed the participants at the 2009 ceremony. Mr. Helmut Specht, Chairman of the European Coalition for Israel spoke about the ECI actions in Europe to keep the memory of the victims alive year after year. The evening guest speaker Professor Weisskirchen addressed a concerned message about the rise of Anti- Semitism in Europe and the disappearing of the Shoah memory. After a "Claude de Bussy" Intermezzo and a message of hope delivered by Rabbi Tawil, the audience could assist prayers of both a catholic and a protestant priest followed by the Kaddish recited by our dear friend and founder Rabbi M. G. Garelik introduced by Rabbi Shochet, Chairman of the Rabbinical Council in Great Britain. Mrs. Blaiberg president of Yad Vashem Belgium presented the exhibition installed for the occasion followed by a musical postlude that concluded the ceremony.
The second part of the programme, the screening of the film "Sughirara: conspiracy of kindness" was introduced by Mrs. Vivianne Teitelbaum president of Imaj.
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Chanukah Kindling in Rond Point Schuman, 21/12/08
First Chanukah candle in Rond Point Schuman, on Sunday, December 21st at 16h30.
Date: 21/12/2008
Place: Rond Point Schuman, 1040 Brussels
The EJCC, in collaboration with the European Council of Jewish Communities lit the first Chanukah candle on Rond Point Schuman. The Jewish communities of London, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam joined us for a wonderful and joyful moment. An explosive party followed Mr. Michael Guttman, Rabbi Tawil and Jonathan Joseph's messages and the lightning of the European Chanukiah by Rabbi G.M. Garelik.
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European Jewish Women's Club: Cook and Chat, 17/12/08
Cook and Chat for Chanukah on Wednesday December 17th at 19h00.
Date: 17/12/2008
Time: 19h00
The Ladies of the European Jewish Women's Club spent a realy nice evening cooking and preparing for Chanukah! Together we tried surprising new recipes of potato and various vegetable Latkes, original Sufganiyots and morocan doughnuts. During the second part of the programme we tried all kinds of Aromatic Oils and new Dreidel games. It was a fun evening with lots of laughing and eating!
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EuroChanukah 2008, "Share the Light" , 10/12/08
EuroChanukah 2008, "Share the Light" with the presence and under the Patronage of Commissioner for Culture and Education Mr. Jan Figel, on Wednesday December 10th at the Berlaymont (European Commission) at 18h00
Date: 10/12/2008
Place: Berlaymont (European Commission)
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Memorial & Solidarity Gathering for Mumbai Victims, 03/12/08
Memorial & Solidarity Gathering for Mumbai Victims - Honoring Rabbi Gavriel & Rivka Holtzberg, on Wednesday December 3rd at 18h45 on 109, Rue Froissart.
Date: 03/12/2008
Place: 109, Rue Froissart
Close to one hundred people attended the Memorial Ceremony honoring the Mumbai Victims and Rabbi Gavriel & Rivkah Holtzberg. The gathering was attended by several senior officials who lit memorial candles for the victims, including European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani, India's ambassador to the EU, Jaimini Bhagwati, Tevy Troy, Deputy Secretary of the Us Department of Health and Human Services and Ran Curiel, Israeli Ambassador to the EU. Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan, member of the Board of the Educational and Social Services arm of Chabad stressed in a beautiful and inspiring speech that "the Chabad House in Mumbai will be Rebuild; it will be bigger and better."
Famous violist Michael Gutman concluded the ceremony with a brilliant piece of music.
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Book presentation: "Notre Europe" by Michel Rocard, 02/12/08
Book presentation on Tuesday December 2nd lunch at 12h30 and talk at 13h00. With MEP and former Prime Minister of France, Mr. Michel Rocard.
Date: 02/12/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
Former Prime Minister of France and Member of European Parliament for the Socialist group, Mr. Rocard presented his last book co-written with Mrs. Nicole Gnesotto. This book's objective, the more concretely and simply as possible, is to explore the "hidden side" of European influences and show that Europe has changed our lives and could change our century. All major Europeans are gathered here for the first time. Together, they have the same objective: help the people to appropriate themselves Europe. Our Europe.
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Cinema Night, "La dernière carte", 26/11/09
EJCC Cinema Night: Screening of the Documentary “La dernière carte” on Wednesday November 26th, screening at 18h45 Followed by an open discussion with the film's director Sylvain Biegeleisen.
Date: 26/11/2008
Place: 168, Rue Joseph II, 1040 Brussels
Sylvain Biegeleisen is the child of a Holocaust survivor, and the gulf of silence between him and his mother has lasted for decades. The camera brings them closer together as the past resurfaces.
Following the screening, Mr. Biegeleisen exchanged comments and ideas with a very moved audience.
Lunch Conference, Aviva Azan, 13/11/08
Lunch Conference on Thursday November 13th, lunch at 12h30 and conference at 13h00, with Aviva Azan, "Introduction to Psycho-genalogy", Part II.
Date: 13/11/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart.
French therapist Aviva Azan founded the Academy of Therapeutics Decoding in Jerusalem in order to train therapists and give lessons, workshops on "personal development" and seminars on "Decoding biological" and "psycho-genealogy" in connection with Judaism. Mrs. Azan came back to Brussels for more partical exercices.
Lunch Conference, Post US Elections 2008, 06/11/08
Lunch Conference on Thursday November 6th, lunch at 12h30 and conference at 13h00, “Post US Elections 2008 – Impact of the New President on EU-politic” ,
Date: 06/11/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart.
To comment the fresh results of the forthcoming US elections the EJCC proposed a round table with Mr. Claude Moniquet, President of European Strategic Intelligence and Security Center and Mr. Kyle Wingfield, Editoral page writer for the Wall Street Journal Europe.
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Lunch Conference, Chana Weisberg, 05/11/08
Lunch Conference on Wedneday November 5th, lunch at 12h30 and conference at 13h00, with Chana Weisberg, "Finding Faith in Turbulent Time".
Date: 05/11/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart.
Mrs Chana Weisberg stoped her European Tour by Brussels - EJCC. Mrs. Weisberg is a famous author and columnist for several Jewish mediums including the Jewish Press Newspaper and chabad.org and she lectures worldwide on issues relating to women, faith, relationships and the Jewish soul.
This event was part of the EuroShiur -http://www.euroshiur.eu
Simcha Torah, "Dance with the Torah", 21-10-08 & 22-10-08
Simcha Torah, ”Dance with the Torah”, on Tuesday October 21 at 19h00 and Wednesday 22nd at 13h00,
Date: 21/10/2008 & 22/10/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart.
EuroSukkot Lunch, "Dizengoff's style", 14-10-08
EuroSukkot Lunch, "Dizengoff’s style”, on Tuesday October 14th at 13h00,
Date: 14/10/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart.
In Honour of Sukkot the EJCC offered there members a nicel gathering under the Sukkah with a lunch time gastronomic getaway to Israel with a typical Israeli buffet... Rabbi Tawil gave an inspiring speech on ”The special connection between Sukkoth and Israel”.
Euro Rosh Hashanah Dinner the EJCC, 30/09/08.
Rosh Hashanah Dinner at the EJCC on September 30th at 20h00.
Date: 30/09/2008
Place: EJCC, 109, Rue Froissart
Fee: 35 euros per person & 20 euros for children
More than 100 EJCC old and new members attended the annual Rosh Hashannah dinner. Everyone could enjoy the typical High Holidays delicatessens and the usual warm atmosphere!
Euro Rosh Hashanah: Lehaim Cocktail at the "Bibliotheque Solvay", 30/09/08.
Rosh Hashanah Lehaim Cocktail the Bibliotheque Solvay on September 30th at 12h30.
Date: 30/09/2008
Place: Bibliotheque Solvay in the Leopold Parc
Organised in conjuncture with the European Synagogue, this year the EJCC had his traditional Lehaim Cocktail in the premises of The Bibliotheque Solvay especially chosen for the High Holidays. More than 150 people enjoyed a cocktail in this sumptuous venue.
European Jewish Women's Club: Bake and Chat, 24/09/08
Kick Off of the European Jewish Women's Club, Bake and Chat on Wednesday September 19th at 19h00.
Date: 24/09/2008
Place: At the Pytowski's, 55 rue Stuart Merrill
Fee: 5 Euros
On the occasion of the new European Jewish Women's club and in honour of the coming High Holidays 5769 we trew out a huge Bake and Chat Party at the Pytowski's. We enjoyed a great learning and baking challah evening with Mrs.Batsheva Hadad. After mingling around a beautiful sweet table and a short discussion about the High Holidays, everyone went home with his own challah and challah dough.
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EJL Book presentation: "L'Europe frigide" & "La révolution européenne" by author Elie Barnavi, 17/09/08
Book presentation at the European Jewish Library on Wednesday September 17th lunch at 12h30 and talk at 13h00. With Elie Barnavi, "L'Europe frigide" and "La révolution européenne".
Date: 17/09/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart.
Historian, diplomat, and former ambassador of Israel in France, Elie Barnavi is the scientific director of the "Musée de l'Europe". Mr. Barnavi presented his book and together with the moderator, Mr. Joel Kotek, Historian and Professor at the Free Brussels University, they commented and debated about Europe’s future. After answering the questions of the audiance, Mr. Barnavi kindly signed copies of his books for the conference participants.
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Lunch Conference, Aviva Azan, 11/09/08
Lunch Conference on Thursday September 11th, lunch at 12h30 and conference at 13h00, with Aviva Azan, "Introduction to Psycho-genalogy".
Date: 11/09/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart.
French therapist Aviva Azan founded the Academy of Therapeutics Decoding in Jerusalem in order to train therapists and give lessons, workshops on "personal development" and seminars on "Decoding biological" and "psycho-genealogy" in connection with Judaism. She gave an introduction to "Psycho genealogy" and proposed a practical exercise to a very enthusiastic audience.
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EJL Book presention: "L'impossible retour", by author Olivier Guez, 24/06/08
Book presentation at the European Jewish Library on June 24th lunch at 12h30 and talk at 13h00. With Olivier Guez, "L'impossible retour".
Date: 24/06/2008
Place: European Jewish Library, 109 Rue Froissart
The French writer and Journalist Olivier Guez presented his book "L'impossible retour". This is the story of the Jews who came back to Germany after 1945. The book is edited by Flammarion. After explaning his motivations in writing this book, Mr Guez answered a long list of questions from a very reactive audiance.
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EuroShavouot 2008 lunch, 09/06/08
EuroShavouot on Monday June 09 at 12h30. Reading of the ten commandments followed by a special Shavouot "Cheese and Wine Buffet".
Date: 09/06/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
Shavuos was celebrated in the EJCC with a traditional dairy meal and of course a reading of the ten commandments. We served a sumptuous buffet of cheeses and fine wines followed by delicious cheese blintzes. Our friend Mrs. Eva Mitchell provided beautiful interior decorations, although many people made the most of the sunny weather and ate in the garden.
In conjunction with the Jewish Museum of Belgium we also presented a special exhibit of Torah scrolls and other Judaic artefacts.
EuroShavouot 2008 lunch, 09/06/08
EuroShavouot on Monday June 09 at 12h30. Reading of the ten commandments followed by a special Shavouot "Cheese and Wine Buffet".
Date: 09/06/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
Shavuos was celebrated in the EJCC with a traditional dairy meal and of course a reading of the ten commandments. We served a sumptuous buffet of cheeses and fine wines followed by delicious cheese blintzes. Our friend Mrs. Eva Mitchell provided beautiful interior decorations, although many people made the most of the sunny weather and ate in the garden.
In conjunction with the Jewish Museum of Belgium we also presented a special exhibit of Torah scrolls and other Judaic artefacts.
Yom Yerushalaym 2008 at the European Parliament - "Jerusalem in colours" 05/06/08
Yom Yerushalaym 2008 Thursday June 05 at 18h00. Guest of honour Rubi Rivlin Member of the Knesset and former Israeli Minsiter. Exhibition of the Israeli Artist Ruth Elbahar and Israeli specialties and wine tasting. 
Date: 05/06/2008
Place: European Parliament, "Deputy Salons"
The European Jewish Community Centre and the European Friends of Israel invited Mr. Rivlin in Brussels in honor of the celebration of Yom Yerushalaym- the Jerusalem Day, which commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967.
The celebration took place at the European Parliament in Brussels and was hosted by Finish MEP Hannu Takkula. The event offered an art exhibition of Israeli artist Ruth Elbahar and a wine tasting from the finest selection of Israeli wines. The ceremony was introduced by Nehama Tawil, EJCC Program Director, then Mr. Takkula MEP, Mr. Rivlin, Guest of Honor, and later Mr. Mladenov MEP addressed the crowd. Marec Siwiec, Vice President of the European Parliament and Vice-Chairman of EFI, said in the last speech "last year we were criticized for hosting in the Parliament such a celebration but... here we are again! The ceremony was completed by Yaakov Levy, an eleven year old EJCC member, who sang the beautiful melody of Yerushalaim shel Zahav - Jerusalem of Gold...
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Young Professional Events, Lag Baomer: Cocktail Party @ The Balthazar, 22/05/08
Young Professional Events on Thursday May 22nd, Cocktail Party starting at 20h00 followed by a dinner at the Balthazar, new kosher restaurant in town.
Date: 22/05/2008
Place: "Le Balthazar" 63, Rue Archimede.
Age: 25-35
We celebrated Lag Ba'omer in style with a Cocktail party, champagne, delicious dinner and a great atmosphere at the new kosher restaurant in town "The Balthazar". A packed event for young professionals was held on Thursday May 22nd by the EJCC in conjunction with the ECJS. "The Balthazar Grand Soiree" was enjoyed by all in the restaurant's beautiful surroundings. We hope to see you at our next event!
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"I Have Never Forgotten You" at the European Parliament, 14/05/08
"I Have Never Forgotten You" on Wednesday May 14 at 15h00. The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, screening at the EU Parliament. Guests of Honor: Benjamin Silberberg, Holocaust Survivor.
Date: 14/05/2008
Place: European Parliament - Room ASP 3G3
The screening of the film "I Have Never Forgotten You", the life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, the famous Nazi hunter was brought to you by the EJCC in collaboration with the offices of Bronislaw Geremek and Frederique Ries, MEP's and the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The film was produced by the Simon Wiesenthal Center and narrated by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman.
After the screening the guests enjoyed a delicious buffet and had the opportunity to hear MEPs Bronislaw Geremek and Frederique Ries speak, respectively, about the difficult history of anti-semitism in Poland leading up to the Shoah, and about the importance of fighting all manifestations of anti-semitism in Europe. Dr Samuel of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre spoke about the work the SWC does to promote tolerance in the fight against discrimination, genocide and anti-semitism.
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Lunch Conference, Rabbi Simon Jacobson, 06/05/08
Lunch Conference on Tuesday May 6th, lunch at 12h30 and conference at 13h00, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson , "Is G-d Religious?".
Date: 06/05/2008
Place: European Jewish Library, 109 Rue Froissart.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson is a renowned speaker and writer. His lecture was intriguingly titled: "Is G-d Religious?"
Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, a book that has sold over 300,000 copies to date and has been translated into 8 languages. Rabbi Jacobson heads The Meaningful Life Centre in New York, making the teachings of Torah accessible to people of all backgrounds. The Centre has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of participants over the last 20 years with its spiritual message and profound insights into the human condition.
You can visit Rabbi Jacobson's website here...
EuroPesach 2008, Sedarim on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April.
Amazing Seder experience for both Sedarim of this year 5768!
Date: 19/04/2008 & 20/04/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
Two nights of Pesach Sedarim were enjoyed by all in the EJCC. More than 100 people joined us for a taste of matzah and the journey of a lifetime, as Jews from all walks of life gathered together to make the great escape, from Egyptian slavery to true freedom.
Lunch Conference on "The Treaty of Lisbon", 08/04/08
Lunch Conference on Tuesday April 4th, lunch at 12h30 and conference at 13h00, with MEP Elmar Broke , "Will the new Treaty make an EU common foreign policy a reality?". The conference will be chaired by Mr. Stanley Crossick.
Date: 08/04/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart.
German MEP, Mr. Elmar Broke, gave a most insightful lecture about the Treaty of Lisbon and discussed his fears and hopes for the future of Europe. Mr. Stanley Crossick Founding Chairman of the European Policy Centre added his comments and chaired the conference. A lively discussion ensued, as Mr Elmar Broke fielded questions from an inquisitive audience.
All those attending the lecture received a box of Shmurah Matzah for the upcoming Passover festival.
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Lecture, "Woman Talk" III, 02/04/08
Women Talk, third lecture on Wednesday April 2nd, lunch at 12h45 and talk at 13h00. "Turning Your Other Half into Your Other Whole” by Esther Crispe, a Kaballah Understanding of Relationships.
Date: 02/04/2008
Place: European Jewish Library, 109 Rue Froissart.
All the way from Philadelphia, Sara Esther Crispe, founder and editor of "TheJewishWoman.org", came to speak on April 2nd about her five step approach to healthy communication in marriage. Both mystical and practical, this insightful lecture was very well received
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Euro Purim 2008 Celebrations, Thursday 20th and Friday 21st March.
Date: 20/03/2008 & 21/03/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
Purim Party, 20/03/08 Following the reading of the Megillah, over 100 people joined us for the lively Purim celebrations that got under way in our centre. Children were entertained by a clown and the balloon sculptures that he made, while parents enjoyed a break the fast buffet. There was plenty of festive music, the usual hat decorations with Mrs. Nourit Vandam, great food and of course, lots of fun!
Reading of the Megila Brunch, 21/03/08 at 11h00: After the reading of the Megila, the EJCC threw a Purim brunch. Cakes, sandwiches, fruits and lots more were on the menu for this special festive Purim meal. Everyone participated in the special obligation of the day "mishloach manot" (giving each other gifts of food), and in total, over 100 such gifts of food were given out and distributed between the guests.
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Lecture, "Woman Talk" II, 12/03/08
Women Talk second lecture , on Wednesday March 12th lunch at 12h45 and talk at 13h00 "Bad Marriage or Good divorce?" by Rachel Goldman.
Date: 12/03/2008
Place: European Jewish Library, 109 Rue Froissart
Rachel Goldman, founder and chairperson of "Women Of the World" and renowned lecturer Yossy Goldman came from Johannesburg to give a lecture on the very topical subject of marriage and divorce.
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Lecture, "Woman Talk" I, 20/02/08
Women Talk, first lecture on Wednesday February 20th, lunch at 12h45 and talk at 13h00. "Providence, Fantasy or Reality?" by Yitta Halberstam,.
Date: 20/02/2008
Place: European Jewish Library, 109 Rue Froissart
New Yorker Yitta Halberstam spoke about her best seller "Small Miracles". After the Lecture Mrs. Halberstam dedicated a copy of her book to the European Library Founder, Leon Gordon.
The lecture series was co-organised by the EJCC the European Jewish Library and EJSN.
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Cinema Night, "Cabale à Kaboul", 05/03/08
EJCC Cinema Night: Screening of the Documentary “Cabale à Kaboul” on Wednesday March 5th, screening at 18h45 Followed by an open discussion with Rabbi Y. Schochet
Date: 05/03/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
The audience was surprised to learn about this story of the last two Jews in Afghanistan. The Director of the movie Dan Alexe, learned Persian before moving to Afghanistan for one year where he singlehandedly produced the whole film. Mr. Alexe lived alongside the film's two protagonists sharing in their simplistic lifestyle giving the film a uniquely personal dimension. This special screening was made possible by the Evens Foundation, co-producers of the film.
After the movie, Rabbi Y. Schochet gave his point of view about ideas such as integration, unity and love between the Jewish people.
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Tu B'Shevat 2008, Lunch Conference, 22/01/08
Tu B'shevat Lunch-Conference on Tuesday January 22nd, lunch at 12h45 and conference at 13h00. With MEP David Hammerstein and Rabbi Garelik, "Global Warming, GMO's,.. Is Nature in Danger"
Date: 22/01/2008
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
In Honor of Tu B'shevat, the Jewish New Year of the trees, a round table was organised with MEP David Hammerstein and Rabbi Levi Garelik. David Hammerstein, Spanish Member of the European Parliament in the Green Group gave a lecture on the different dangers facing the nature's future. Rabbi Levi Garelik talked about the Torah perspective on the subject of GMO'S. Both speakers had trees planted in their honour by the EJCC in the Byria Forest in Israel.
Euro Chanukah, Eternel Light II, 05/12/2007
Eternal Lights II, on Wednesday December 5th at 18h00. Art exhibition of French Artist, Judith Benguigui at The Berlaymont European Commission Headquarters with an address by Mr. Franco Frattini, Vice President of the European Commission.
Date: 05/12/2007
Place: Berlaymont, European Commission
We celebrated Chanukah with an exhibition of antique menorahs and paintings of the French artist Judith Benguigui. The evening was attended by the Israeli Ambassador to Belgium, Tamar Samash, the Moroccan Ambassador to the EU, Mr. M. Alem, Mr. Barosso chief of Cabinet, David Hammerstein, MEP, and the Vice President of the European Commission, Mr. Franco Frattini.
Mr. Frattini spoke of his personal fight against any form of anti-Semitism and discrimination, symbolically lighting the Menorah which represents the triumph of good over evil.
Chanukah 2008, Family Party 08/12/2007
A Chanukah On Ice Party for the whole family, on Saturday December 8th at 18h45 in our centre.
Date: 08/12/2007
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart
The EJCC installed an ice skating ring in the EUJB garden. Hot chocolate, chestnuts and popcorn were served to the ice skaters. Parents also had fun with a special Chanukah Pictionary presented by Michael Rosenblum. Indoor activities were organised for the children by the teachers of the European Jewish School.
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"I Have Never Forgotten You", screening at The Berlaymont, European Commission, 07-11-07
Screening of the movie "I Have Never Forgotten You" on Wednesday November 7th at 19h00. The life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal at the Berlaymont, Headquarters of the European Commission. Guests of Honor, Prince Alexandre and Pricess Lea of Belgium.
Date: 07/11/2007
Place: Berlaymont, European Commission
In collaboration with the Simon Wiesenthal Centre, the EJCC organised a premiere of the film "I Have Never Forgotten You", the life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, the famous Nazi hunter. The film was produced by the Simon Wiesenthal Center and narrated by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. The evening was highlighted by the presence of Prince Alexander of Belgium and his wife, Princes Lea of Belgium.
EuroPesach 09, 08-09/04/09
Amazing Seder experience for both Sedarim of this year 5769!
Date: 08-09/0342009
Place: EJCC, 109 Rue Froissart 1040 Brussels
Over 100 people from all around the world and Europe shared this special experience. The Seder was conducted by our Rabbi, Avi Tawil. Everyone followed in his own translated Hagadah and read a peace of this traditional Pesach book. Those two nights were also the occasion for people to mingle with old and new friends in the usual warm and familial atmosphere... Let's all pray to be reunited next year in Jerusalem!
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