Day School Becomes a Shelter in Houston As SuperStorm Harvey Batters Texas, Louisiana
“The Jewish Community Center is turning into a command center. Jewish Family Services is flooded. They're helping people by phone.”
3 Teens Charged in Death of Orthodox Martial Arts Fighter
All three suspects -- two males and a female -- are to be tried as adults, although one is legally a minor.
As US Anti-Semitism Flourishes, ‘Jewish Voice for Peace’ Calls to Boycott ‘Birthright’ Visits to...
At a time when the number of violent anti-Semitic assaults taking place in the United States is rising dramatically, programs such as Birthright and Nefesh B'Nefesh are crucial to facilitate the immigration of American Jews to Israel as the most obvious remedy
Chicago Jewish Deli Owner Posts Weird Nazi Salute on Menu, Starts WW3
Morelli, who admits that his own family members are having trouble understanding his ideas, invites anyone who disagrees with him to come to his deli, sit down and talk about it.
Israeli ZAKA Volunteers Working with Jewish, Christian Communities on Recovery from Hurricane Harvey
After an initial briefing with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and with the Orthodox Union which is coordinating the volunteers within the Jewish community in Houston, the ZAKA team set out to work.
US Jewish Kids’ Social Media Campaign Helps Feed Hungry Israeli Schoolchildren
According to the Israeli government’s National Insurance Institute, there are 776,500 children living below the poverty line in Israel.
Iowa’s Governor Kim Reynolds Arrives in Israel
“This is an opportunity for us to look for economic opportunities between Israel and Iowa.”
Israeli Consulate in Miami Closed, Emissaries Evacuated Ahead of Hurricane Irma
Israeli consular officials in Miami are preparing for a quick evacuation if the storm lives up to its reputation and hits the city as hard as predicted.
Watch: Israeli Embassy Sends Relief to Texas, Post-Harvey
The Embassy of Israel sent several tons of goods and supplies to assist recovery efforts in Texas, with help from IsraAID and 495 Movers Inc.
Qatar Hires Orthodox PR Firm to Reach US Jews
It should be noted that on Thursday, only a few days after the PR deal with Qatar was announced, President Donald Trump said he would be willing to mediate between Qatar and its Arab foes.
Colorado Neighbors Welcome Orthodox Newcomers with Swastika
"No one should have to wait for maintenance to come and paint over, cover up, a hate symbol on your front door. That feeling is surreal."
597 Conservative Clergy to Netanyahu: Give Us Kotel Territory Or We’ll Trash Talk Israel
What's probably most stunning about the clergy's letter is that they demand that the Prime Minister defy the will of his elected coalition partners and impose rules to benefit some US tourists – and all of it in the name of democracy. One wonders if they understand the meaning of Democracy.
Clueless and Culturally Biased, JPost Calling for Jerusalem Chief Rabbi’s Resignation
The JPost couldn't help themselves, despite their attempt to come across as the rational side in this debate, when they referred to Amar as the "so-called chief rabbi of Jerusalem."
March to Honor the Memory of Elie Wiesel, His Hometown’s Vanished Jews
The march began at the Wiesel family home, and ended at the railway station, where a plaque was unveiled and the station named after Wiesel.
Netanyahu Departs for Historic Trip to South America
"This visit will ... will serve as an additional prop to support Israel‘s standing on the international stage."
Avigdor Liberman Guest of Honor at Herzliya Social Event
The event was organized by Adv. Dubi Bergman, senior adviser to Avraham Duvdevani, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization.
Netanyahu Meets With President of Paraguay
"I think that there is much more to do. Relations are like a muscle, you have to practice and work every day. But you have to know that we like you very much."
UK Court Lets Anti-Semitic Couple in London Walk Free With Fine Lower Than Parking...
"Our criminal justice system is continuing to send a strong message that anti-Semites will ... rarely be prosecuted and rarely be properly punished."
Trump to Dis Non-Orthodox Rabbis in New Year’s Phone Call
In late August, four coalitions of Jewish clergy issued statements they planned to boycott the president's call, in response to Trump’s weak response to the neo-Nazi and white supremacist riots in Charlottesville, Va.
Trump to Rabbis: Hopeful for Significant Progress in Middle East Peace
'As opposed to similar calls in other years, no one from the Jewish community introduced or thanked him, and the president took no questions. The call lasted for about 5 minutes.'
Israeli Consulate in NYC Reopens After Threat Against PM, Package With White Powder
Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, and to address the General Assembly on Tuesday.
King Abdullah Tells US Jews Relations with Israel depend on Resolving Embassy Investigation
163 passports belonging Jordanian citizens who requested a visa to Israel are locked away in a safe of the shuttered Israeli embassy in Jordan.
BGU Medical School for International Health Announces Global Health Scholarship
“The need for medical training that addresses underserved populations has never been more important."
Egypt’s El-Sisi Meets with US Jewish Leaders, Netanyahu
It appears that the path to influencing Israel's foreign policy goes through the US Jewish community's leadership forum.
224 Die in Mexico City Earthquake on Anniversary of Lethal 1985 Quake
Local television stations broadcast images of people fleeing into the streets, where rubble and collapsing buildings were seen.
Body of Rabbi Found in Mexico City Rubble An Hour After Start of Rosh...
Tragically, the body of Rabbi Chaim Ashkenazi, z’l, the son-in-law of the Chief Rabbi of Mexico, Rabbi Shlomo Tawil, was pulled from the rubble.
ADL Offers Reward for Info on Anti-Semitic Attack in Crown Heights
"This manifestation of anti-Semitism, which we wholeheartedly condemn, is as upsetting as it is clear, unambiguous hate..."
European Jewry Decries Interpol Acceptance of Palestinian Authority As New Member
"The Palestinian Authority must cease terror incitement, payment to terrorists and their families . . . before it can truly be seen as a force for good on the global anti-terror stage."
Netanyahu to IDF Rescue Team on Return From Mexico: Entire World Learning to Rely...
"True friendship is measured in moments of crisis ... we have a friendship in times of routine but we also have a friendship in time of emergency and it is perhaps the most important."
Australia, New Zealand Premiers to Visit Israel in Late October
Jerusalem recalled its ambassador to Wellington after New Zealand sponsored Security Resolution 2334; full ties were resumed in June.