Past Events

The last day of Passover (“Acharon Shel Pesach”) is particularly associated with the idea of Mashiach. The Haftarah (reading from the Prophets) for this day is from Isaiah 11, which describes the promised future era of universal peace and divine perfection. Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov instituted the custom of partaking of a “Moshiach’s meal” on the afternoon of the last day of Passover

Join our third Intercultural Women’s Discussion Group of the year! The workshop will tackle what are the discriminations women face, how to fight them and how to prevent radicalisation. As always, we will meet in an open, warm and welcoming environment with Jewish, Muslim, Christians, Budhists and non-confessional women to discuss each other’s challenges, culture and tradition.

Our hearts are shattered by the cold-blooded attack on our brothers and sisters—Jews of all walks of life—gathered at Chabad-Lubavitch of Poway on the final day of Passover. We must stand together to show that as Jews we will never be broken. The Lubavitcher Rebbe taught, the response to darkness is more light. Together with Chabad of Poway, we’re asking Jews from around the world to do mitzvahs for Poway. Please bring a friend and encourage others to #ShareShabbat.

In the short first few months of this year, we have seen rising levels of blind hateful violence in different parts of the world; deadly attacks in a mosque in New Zealand, churches in Sri Lanka, and Synagogues in the US. Contrary to popular belief and to previous centuries, most of these attacks were not driven by inter-religious tensions but by rejection of religious minorities as such by religious radicals and supremacist. These radicals are not interested in who has…

We would like to invite you to Shabbat Kiddush & Talk in honor of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut with Knesset member Uzi Dayan who is coming from Israel especially for this occasion. Prayer services from 10:00 to 12:00 Talk & Lunch from 12:15-14:00

Join us for a Lunch conference in honour of Lag Baomer about “Spanish – Hebrew Poetry – Unorthodox Jewish Poetry in the Middle Ages” by Ephraim Kahn – Join us for a Lunch conference in honour of Lag Baomer about “Spanish – Hebrew Poetry – Unorthodox Jewish Poetry in the Middle Ages” by Ephraim Kahn – Jewish Education Advisor, EUJS

Join us for a Pre- Shavuot event for the whole family at the Jewish Museum. Rabbi Mordechai Chalencon, who is also a scribe, will give a workshop on Jewish calligraphy, and explain how the Torah is completely handmade written on parchment. An Ice cream bar will be open to the delight of adults and children alike.

Nous avons l’honneur de vous inviter à un atelier, lunch et visite de l’exposition “L’Autre c’est moi” au Musée Juif de Belgique. Cette exposition met en lumière la cohabitation millénaire entre communautés juives et musulmanes au Maroc. Vous seront dévoilés des objets rituels et une abondante iconographie qui démontrent la convergence des deux cultures et traditions. Au programme: un moment convivial de partage, discussion et découverte dans une ambiance chaleureuse. La visite sera suivie d’un atelier animé par Stephanie Lecesne et d’un lunch.…

Dear friends, We have the honor of hosting an amazing photo exhibition based on the latest book on Jerusalem called : People of Jerusalem, edited by Husson Editions. Benjamin Angel, whose passion is traveling and photography, will present his photos and book during the vernissage. https://www.benjaminangelphotos.com/ A lunch talk will follow the expo with special guest: Brian Maguire, Journalist and Broadcaster, who will adress the question in everyone’s head: “After the European Elections, what next?”

the EJCC and the Jewish Museum are pleased to invite you to a New Year’s Cocktail  at the Jewish Museum of Belgium.  The purpose of this gathering is to introduce Rosh Hashana to a wider audience, emphasizing on the universal nature of the festival and its teachings that are more relevant than ever. In a world that is always faster, Rosh Hashana inspires us to pause and reflect on the past year, realize our potential, improve our own personal development…

The Finnish Presidency, MEP Anna-Michele Asimakopoulou, EJA and EJCC, are honoured to invite you to celebrate the Jewish New Year at the European Parliament, PHS 12th floor – Restaurant The event will gather high officials and EU Ambassadors to raise a glass on the occasion of the Jewish New Year 5780 and will be addressed by H.E Ambassador Hanna Katariina Lehtinen Finnish Ambassador to the EU. Looking forward to seeing you

Rabbi Yona Abitbol will give a talk introducing his weekly Talmud study. The Talmud was written over 1600 years ago and is recognised as an extraordinary scholarly Jewish achievement and a model of unparalleled critical analysis. Following many requests of more in depth study we are honoured Rabbi Abitbol will lead the experience.

Meeting point: 109 Rue Froissart – A changing room will be available @ EJCC till after the run. Race: Parc du cinquantenaire Join us for a fantastic 5km run! Sport fosters mutual respect, teamwork and perseverance, so join us to “Run 4 Peace”, where we  will run together and share a message of peace and unity in diversity. We would be pleased to have you running by our side. Register here: http://www.brusselsairportmarathon.be/nl/ and join us at 9:00 at the EJCC.

Join us for this special Shabbat uniting over 1 million Jews in over 1500 cities worldwide! Register to the Shabbat dinner on Friday, November 15 at 17:45 for a singalong inspirational Kabbalat Shabbat followed by Shabbat dinner and on Saturday, November 16, for morning services sprinkled with insights and commentaries by Rabbi Rosenblum followed by Kiddush lunch.

Following the major success of these past years for an event which gathers over 600 women from all walks of life to bake Challa together in a warm, fun and beautiful atmosphere, we are happy to invite you to the 5th edition of our annual Mega Challa Bake. In the programme: a challa demo, a live concert by Saguit Ben-Nathan and a walking dinner. In order to accommodate everyone  and because we were sold out last year, we have grown…

Former Israeli Minister of Education, Shai Piron, will visit Brussels and he is honoring us with a conference on “Education in the 21st century: The great human challenge”. 12:45 Lunch 13:00 Talk

We are honoured to invite you to our annual Eurochanukah celebration under the  distinguished patronage and in the presence of Vice-President of the European Commission Věra Jourová, responsible for Values and Transparency. Since Eurochanukah is an opportunity to celebrate Light and more particularly those who have shared their light, we will highlight the Exceptional contribution of European Jewish Women with the opening of an exhibition called: “Portraits”. “Portraits” pays tribute to women who have remarkably contributed in diverse domains such…

With Chanukah soon approaching we are happy to invite you to an event organised in collaboration with the Jewish Museum in the “Jewish Holidays Discovery” series. A programme for the whole family will help us discover the Super Hero in each one of us: Guided tour of the exhibition Superheroes never die – adults Guided tour and game in the exhibition, followed by a workshop ” I draw my superhero” – 5-9 years old Guided tour and game, followed by…

As part of our Meaningful Holidays Series, Efraim Kahn will talk on Chanukah answering the question: Light: why we celebrate it? 12:45 Lunch 13:00-14:00 Talk

Chanukah will fall this year from the eve of Sunday, December 22nd to December 30th. Join us for the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Rond Point Schuman, which will be followed by a Live Concert in our premises.  Looking forward to celebrating Chanukah with all of you!

Following the Chanukah lighting in Schuman, join us for a special program for children and their parents will take place in honour of Chanukah. Lots of fun activities, Sufganiyot, Latkes, Chanukah stories and songs. Fee: 15 euro/ child 

European Parliament, Room JAN6Q1 Join us for a Movie screening of ” Fierce Light” – When Spirit Meets Action” followed by discussion in the European Parliament. This event is co-organised with the EPP Intercultural Dialogue Group, The Chapel for Europe, the EJCC and the members of the Hope Network. Meet us for registration in the Spinelli entrance of the European Parliament at 16:00. Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/yh5Qvv3UIEg

In honor of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, EJCC and the European Synagogue we organise a Confernce and Shabbat dinner with Prof. Thomas Gergely, Professor at ULB and director of the Martin Buber Judaism studies institute. Pr. Gergely will explore the diverse ways of understanding tragedy in a post-war era by our contemporary Jewish thinkers. The lecture will be followed by Shabbat dinner.  18:00 Kabbalat Shabbat 18:30 Conference 19:30 Dinner Participation: 25€ per person to EJCC -IBAN: BE10 3631 6154…

We are honored and privileged to host Alberto Israel, Holocaust Survivor, who will share with us his testimony. After trying for 50 years to bury the Holocaust in the most remote corners of his memory, Alberto Israel finally agreed to return to the scene of his martyrdom and testify. He returned to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1995 where he collapsed and burst into sobs. “I never cried during my detention, even when my parents were taken to the gas chamber,” he said.…

Join us for a Tu B’shvat celebration with an exciting cooking show with world renown cook Simona El-harar! Simona will share with us her best tips for a healthy and delicious cooking, and then will show us how the prepare “stuffed figures stew” and will guide us in making a “fruity bulgur salad” with fresh herbs and grains. In the Jewish calendar, the 15th of Shevat  marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. Commonly known as Tu B’shvat, this…