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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Belgium has experienced a rise in antisemitic incidents over the past year, including verbal aggression, graffiti, and online harassment. Notably, a bomb threat targeting the Grand Synagogue in Brussels led to a security operation on December 9, 2025, though no explosives were found. Additionally, the Belgian government plans to withdraw federal po...
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Belgium plans to withdraw federal police security for the Jewish quarter in Antwerp despite increasing antisemitism and hate crimes.
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jpost.com
Dec 18, 2025
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The European Jewish Association is taking legal action against musician Bob Vylan for allegedly inciting violence against Jews and Israelis during a concert in Brussels.
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jpost.com
Dec 13, 2025
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I wouldn't feel comfortable being visibly Jew on the street (wearing kippah etc.).
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In Antwerpen where I lived, there is one of the biggest Orthodox communities outside Israel so I believe it would be better there, but still.
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when my Dad went to Brussels, he was told not to wear his kippah walking to shul because people might throw things at him.
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Antwerp is still a very safe and pleasant place for jews.
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I never encountered anti semitism in Brussels and most of my friends are part of the Arabic community.
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