Iceland
Iceland welcomes its first permanent Torah scroll
Its inscription was finished at the home of the U.S. ambassador to Iceland, Jeffrey Ross Gunter, who is Jewish.
Why Is This Passover Different From All Others? In Iceland, It’s Because The Rabbi Lives There.
In the eyes of Iceland’s government, Jews are for all intents and purposes nonexistent.
44 Rabbis Thank Catholics Of Iceland For Supporting Right To Circumcision
The Catholic Church in Iceland has been an ardent defender of the religious right for Jews to circumcise their children.
Iceland Welcomes First Rabbi — As It Considers Ban On Circumcision
A bearded man wearing a black hat dips eating utensils into the icy water while hissing from pain induced by the bitter cold.
Politician Behind Iceland Circumcision Ban Bill Admits She Didn’t Consult Jews
“I didn’t think it was necessary to consult,” said Silja Dögg Gunnarsdóttir of the Progressive Party. “I don’t see it as a religious matter.”
Why Does Scandinavia Want To Ban Circumcision And Kosher Slaughter?
“Essentially it’s about animal rights and children’s autonomy that are perceived as more important than religious freedom.”
Chabad Will Open Iceland’s First Synagogue
Iceland has never had a permanent rabbi in its 1,000-year history. Because of how north it is, Shabbat can start as early as 3:15 or as late as 11:30.
Bill To Ban Circumcision Introduced In Iceland’s Parliament
The measure compares male circumcision to female genital mutilation and calls it a violation of human rights.
Israel Firm Starts Food Delivery To Iceland — Using Drones
— An Israeli technology firm started in Iceland what it says is the world’s first commercial food delivery route based entirely on unmann…
So, How Do You Observe Shabbat In Reykjavik?
In a country like Iceland, where there are only 330,000 people, sometimes it’s hard to find a Jew.