Shmira is committed to keeping our Jewish community in Flanders (Belgium) safe and informed. Below, you'll find an overview of recent incidents in our area. We believe that awareness is key to prevention and community support.
Antwerp
A suspicious man, described as Eastern European, was observed taking photographs of synagogues and Jewish individuals in the Antwerp area. He claimed to be a Czech tourist documenting cultural herita...
Antwerp
Antisemitic graffiti "Joden=Kindermoordenaars" was discovered on the wall of a church in Antwerp. The offensive inscription has been reported to the police, and an investigation is underway. Shmira vo...
Antwerp
Antisemitic graffiti "Joden=Kindermoordenaars" was discovered on the wall of a synagogue in Antwerp. The offensive inscription has been reported to the police, and an investigation is underway. Shmir...
Antwerp
A group of young individuals were harassing Jewish individuals. Our Response Team was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the Response Team began following the group in an attempt to understand the...
Antwerp
A member of the community was chatting outside a kosher restaurant, when a female suspect passed by grabbed his kippah and started cursing him out.
Antwerp
A suspicious man of Asian descent approached a teenager and threatened him with a large knife he had hidden in his sleeve. we were contacted and arrived on scene. Our volunteers confirmed having seen ...
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