Past Events

Join us for a Shabbat talk author with Michael Chabon, and prize winner of 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction He will give a presentation on his book Moonglow, his 2016 novel. The book chronicles the life of Chabon’s grandfather, a WW2 soldier, engineer and rocket enthusiast who marries a troubled Jewish survivor from France and lives a challenging, wandering life in postwar America. Chabon tells the story using a mixture of strict memoir and creative fiction writing. The narrator functions as a proxy for…

Bring your children to their favorite holiday! Let them pick their favorites costumes so they and come to get special Purim gifts. We have prepared an amazing programme for all children so they can get back home not too late, well fed and happy! 18:00 Dinner 18:30 Drums Workshop 19:00 Purim Gifts distribution 19:30 Meguilla Reading

It’s Purim let’s DRUM IT! Wednesday, March 20th @ 19:00 Yes Purim is the most joyful holiday for adults too! Join the Meguilla reading and a delicious dinner, then be part of the most exciting concert in which the whole community will play drums in unity together with the special band: La Cadence Mandingue. Looking forward to much fun, noise and harmony

Join us to the Meguillah reading followed by a fascinating conference and a delicious Purim lunch. Claude Moniquet will address the following question: “Europe’s – Iran Dilemma: What lies beneath?”

Envie de re-découvrir la fête de Pessah? Venez au Musée ce dimanche 7 avril de 15h à 17h avec vos enfants préparer de la Matza (pain azyme), découvrir les secrets de la Harosset (spécialité culinaire de Pessah), déguster des Matza Balls, chanter et évoquer les enseignements de cette fête de pèlerinage, célébrant l’Exode hors d’Egypte et l’importance de la liberté. Cette activité est organisée en partenariat avec l’EJCC. * Matza bakery pour petits et grands * Préparation de Harosset par…

Join us for a lunch and a fascinating conference with Isaac Franco. We will analyse post-Israeli elections, possible coalitions and their consequences in domestic Israeli politics and international policy. The talk will be in French.

register here for the 2nd Seder “Only those who have the courage to cross boundaries can experience freedom” A.E. Join us for a magic freedom experience during the two Seder nights in the EJCC. A special “Seder for Kids” will be organised all through the evening. The Hagada will be recited by the participants in Hebrew, French or English and commented by Rabbi Avi Tawil with delightful insights and anecdotes. This year the holiday of Pesach or Passover begins on April 19 until April…

register here for the 1st Seder “Only those who have the courage to cross boundaries can experience freedom” A.E. Join us for a magic freedom experience during the two Seder nights in the EJCC. A special “Seder for Kids” will be organised all through the evening. The Hagada will be recited by the participants in Hebrew, French or English and commented by Rabbi Avi Tawil with delightful insights and anecdotes. This year the holiday of Pesach or Passover begins on April 19 until April…

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…