Raphael Evers

[7] Since 1990 and until his departure in 2016 to Germany, Evers served as the rabbi of the Nederlands Israëlitisch Kerkgenootschap (Dutch Israelite Religious Community).

Evers finished two Master degrees in Clinical Psychology and Conflictuology (1981) and in Tax Law (1985), both at the University of Amsterdam.

During his position at the NIK, Evers appeared frequently in Dutch and international press (Radio, Newspapers and TV) to advocate and explain about Judaism, Israel and issues related to the Jewish community.

He also participated in many national and international inter-faith panels and initiatives like the Forum A to Z, encouraging the Dutch government to fight low literacy.

After the murder of Theo van Gogh on November 2, 2004, Evers presented, alongside representatives of Christian and Muslim communities, a Samenlevingscontract (Cohabitation Agreement) to the President of the Dutch House of Representatives.He has also spoken out on the increasing anti-Semitism displayed by Dutch Muslim residents of Moroccan and Turkish descent, allowing himself and his mother to be filmed on the subject by French television.

Rabbi Evers speaking at the ancient Portuguese synagogue in honor of King Willem Alexander
Rabbi Evers presenting his first Responsa book to Chief Rabbi Lau and Chief Rabbi Just
Rabbi Evers at an interfaith Panel with representatives of other religions
Rabbi Evers speaking at a Pro-Israel Rally in the Netherlands