School Calendar Change Sparks Holy War

“The Mohammed who stole Christmas – and Yom Kippur.”

Jack Lew Tells Joint ‘US Will Move Against Iran Sanctions Busters’

The United States is prepared to move against violators of its sanctions against Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew told the American Jewish Joint...

Denmark Bank Boycott: All For Show

Danske bank announced a "boycott" of Bank HaPoalim, but strangely enough, they have no investments in any Israeli bank. Hmm.

Will New Hillel Head Honcho Continue Stretching the ‘Big Tent’?

Over the decades, Hillel has moved from being "the synagogue on campus" to encouraging Jewish students to experience and define Jewish" in their own way. Is Hillel now also telling students "pro-Israel" means whatever they want it to mean?

Netanyahu to Obama: Israel Cannot Allow Nuclear Iran

Obama refrained from pushing back, pledging instead to keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Netanyahu Warns World Leaders, ‘Stand Against Terrorism in Israel’

PM Binyamin Netanyahu warned world leaders they must take a stand against terror in Israel as well.

US to Pull Non-Essential Diplomatic Personnel from Cuba

The move follows unexplained “health attacks” on 21 staff in Havana; it's not yet clear "who is responsible or what is causing these attacks."

EU Agrees to $72 Million Financing of UNRWA

UN agency created to assist, protect, and advocate for 'some 5 million Palestine refugees,' pending a solution to their plight.

Plague of Locusts Returns to Israel for Shavuot

Fundamentalists were working overtime before Passover to describe how just as in Biblical times, the Jews were spared from the plague. Now the locusts are working overtime, just in time for Shavuot.

3 Jews Removed from Temple Mount Wednesday for Religious Crimes

Wednesday's evictions add the number of religious Jewish criminals to 11.

Qassam Rocket Hits House in Sderot, No Injuries

A Qassam rocket directly struck a house in Sderot Monday morning -- but no one was home.

Rouhani: Iran Has Right to Enrich Uranium Under Nuclear Deal

President Rouhani tells Iranians his nation has the right to enrich uranium under the new nuclear deal.

Israel Authorizes Sale of Water Purification Tabs for Syria

Israel’s Finance Ministry has authorized the sale of water purification tablets to Syria by Israel Chemicals.

Obama Cites Liberties, Israel in Heritage Month Declaration

President Obama cited the Jewish striving for freedom and the U.S.-Israel bond in his Jewish American Heritage Month declaration. "Jewish immigrants from all over the...

Rohr Jewish Learning Institute Launches Great Debates: 6-Part Course on Dead Sea Scrolls &...

"The texts we study are ancient, but the ideas are as exciting and relevant as ever.”

No Water in Multiple Shomron Towns

The water authorities are saying that the water demand has become too much for the existing infrastructure to handle.

Jerusalem Light Rail Damaged in Hail of Rocks

Arab terrorists have again damaged a car on the Jerusalem Light Rail, smashing two windows.

Report: Russia to Sell Syria Fighter Jets

36 aircraft would be delivered to Syria at a total cost of $550 million.

Hamas Sends Threatening SMS to Some Israelis

Hamas sent hundreds of SMS messages to journalists and other Israelis, telling them they would be the next Gilad Shalit and threatening to kill them.

Baltimore Sun Features Sports Fans’ High Holidays Dilemma

An article in the Baltimore Sun featured the conflict fans of the Baltimore Orioles have with the yearly Yom Kippur observance, showcasing how lovers of baseball keep their finger on the pulse of sports as the Day of Atonement takes place.

Cantor: Peace Progress Requires Palestinian ‘Cultural Mind-Shift’

U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA), the House Majority Leader, said while leading a trip of 28 congressmen to Israel that he doesn’t envision progress...

Hundreds of Haredim Riot after Draft Dodger Arrested

Streets were blocked, garbage burned, and some general mayhem ensued after a Haredi draft dodger was arrested.

Jewish Teen Punched in the Face by Anti-Semite in Paris

A Jewish teen was punched in the face and called a "dirty Jew" in Paris on Tuesday.

Netanyahu Points Out, ‘If the Deal is Good, Why Hide It?’

Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu says if a deal with Iran is so good, there should be nothing to hide. So what is the White House trying so hard to keep under wraps?

Liberman: Israel Must Stop Listening to Hypocritical EU

r Liberman said that unless the EU places Hezbollah on its terrorist organization list, Israel should stop allowing the EU to meddle in Israel's diplomacy

New Evidence Of U.S. Ambassador To Nazi Germany’s Anti-Semitism

Before Roosevelt’s ambassador to Nazi Germany had enough of Hitler, he muzzled American Jews anti-Nazi protests.

Rwanda Foreign Minister Visits Ashkelon

Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Louise Mushikiwabo toured the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council Monday, accompanied by Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman. The foreign...

USC Suspends Professor Who Said Hamas ‘Murderers’ Should be Killed

PEN America condemns the decision, saying it is a “shocking overreaction.”

Meet the 16 Democratic Senators Who Can Scuttle ObamaDeal

Sen. Ben Cardin: "Israel's security issues are of major concern. We don't want to see an arms race in the Middle East, so it is a factor. "

Rare Cache of Silver Coins From Hasmonean Period Found in Modi’in

More proof that Jews lived in the Land of Israel for thousands of years, fighting the Romans with heart and soul.

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