QuoteThe chairman of the United Torah Judaism faction, MK Uri Maklev, met with the Federal Commissioner for Freedom of Religion and Belief in the German government, Thomas Reichel, and with other senior officials in the German government.
QuoteAt the meeting, MK Maklev raised his concerns about anti-Semitic actions against the Jewish community in Germany and initiatives in Europe that seek to limit the observance of Jewish precepts - including the prohibition of slaughter and circumcision.
QuoteGermany has great influence on European countries, and must use its power to ensure that Jewish tradition is preserved."
QuoteCommissioner Reichel assured MK Maklev that Germany is committed to ensuring that German Jews can continue to maintain their religious lifestyle without fear.