Overview
- Antwerp’s Orthodox community held a prayer rally at the Machsikei Hadass study hall on Monday after criminal charges were filed against local mohels.
- Rabbi Aharon Schiff led the gathering and called the legal action a “terrible decree” that targets devout, selfless ritual circumcisers.
- He linked the case to earlier fights over ritual slaughter and urged the community to focus on self-reflection rather than blame.
- Chapters of Psalms were recited, led by Rabbi Ben Zion Weissman, as attendees prayed for the withdrawal of the charges.
- Reports differed on turnout, with Israel National News citing hundreds and The Yeshiva World reporting thousands.