Anti-Semitism Rising, Memorial Desecrated in London
Anti-Semitism continues to rise in England, and this summer particularly in London.
Appointment of IDF Chief Rabbi Delayed by Court
The rabbi's appointment as IDF chief rabbi is being held up by secularists angry at remarks he says they misunderstood.
Israel Demolishes Homes of 2 Terrorists, Seals 1 in Jerusalem
The homes of two terrorists were demolished and a third was sealed with concrete in Jerusalem early Tuesday under orders from DM Moshe Ya'alon.
Israel Strikes More Oil in Area Discovered on Basis of Torah Verse
Moses made the right turn after all. In his song at the end of the Torah he spoke of ‘precious things of “Givat HaOlam.” The hidden meaning of “precious things” seems to be oil. Not olive oil, but black gold.
Thousands Pray at Western Wall for Rain
Jews from all walks of life stood together as one before the ancient Western Wall, praying in unity for rain to fall.
‘Miriam’s Song’ Speaks to the Soul of the Nation of Israel About Loss
The Hebrew-language best-seller, Miriam's Song, by Miriam Peretz, will be a hit in English that shatters hearts.
Samsung’s Newest Phone Unintentionally ‘Kosher’
The Satmar Rebbe made headlines back then when he gave his flock one month to get rid of their smartphones or find a new rebbe.
New Project Brings Shabbat Home in 1,600 Cities Worldwide November 6-7
In a world reeling from a pandemic and a divisive U.S. election, the 7th annual international Shabbat Project offers unity, optimism, and a much-needed break from the 24-hour news cycle.
Marking Holocaust Day, A New Jewish Prayerbook with German Translation is Published in Berlin...
For the first time in more than a century a one-volume complete Orthodox prayer book is printed in Germany with all daily and holiday prayers in modern German translation.
Rabbi Who Returned $98,000 Found in a Desk Not ‘Good Samaritan’
We should set the record straight on this term, at least when it comes to describing the noble act of a Jewish person.
Pilot’s Family Tells President Rivlin, Cohen Nov Was ‘A Joyful Boy’
"My son loved everyone, he was a joyful boy," the bereaved mother of an Israeli Air Force pilot told President Reuven Rivlin.
Israel Bans Entry of ‘Four Species’ at Airport, Distributes Free Local Sets
The ban is due to fears of plant diseases and the spread of insects and other pests, even in those brought in for ritual purposes.
Israelis Raise NIS 1M to Create Accessible Home for Policewoman Maimed by Terrorist
Cognitively, Tsippi is unimpaired. Physically, her life is a major challenge. Medically, she’s cleared to go home – but not to the home she once lived in.
Mother and Fighter for Religious Tolerance Quits Beit Shemesh
The Los Angeles-born woman, whose daughter was spat on by extreme Haredim in Beit Shemesh, has given up her fight for religious tolerance and leaves the city , but she blames modern orthodox Jews.
Bill Clinton Stumps for Candidate Hillary at Hebrew Home for Aged in Riverdale
Former president Bill Clinton tells Jewish elderly that his wife Hillary is a "friend of Israel" and cares about the "defenseless."
For 5,200 Rabbis and Guests, a Night of Inspiration
It was the culmination of four days of learning, togetherness and inspiration that the Lubavitcher Rebbe first encouraged his shluchim to convene back in 1983.
Chief Rabbinate Forbids Using Origin, Skin Color, to Determine Jewish Status
The Li Bar workers protested this humiliation, and the management objected to the procedure, calling it "shaming parade."
In Northeast India, Bnei Menashe Prepare Matzah for Passover
Each village priest would recite ancient prayers, such as “Miriam’s Song,” echoing the Biblical account of the Exodus and its aftermath.
Temple Mount Activists Welcome Trump’s Plan that Calls For Freedom of Worship at Jew’s...
Maimonides rules that a Jew is obligated to offer the Passover sacrifice even when the Temple has not yet been built.
Prayers Requested for Yavneh Terror Victim
Please pray for the swift recovery of Niv Gil ben Hadassah.
Bacon Emerging as Latest Villain in lawsuits Against US Restaurants
Instead of accepting a free omelet, the offended Jewish woman is suing Denny's for breach of contract and negligent representation, and is asking for monetary damages for emotional and physical distress from having eaten bacon.
Waze to Direct Israelis to Synagogues and Mikvehs
The Israeli company Waze, recently bought by Google for more than $1 billion, soon will be programmed to direct Israelis to the synagogue and...
Kurdish Jews Scrambling to Save Prophet Nahum’s Crumbling Tomb in ISIS Territory
Nahum of Elqosh predicted the fall of the Assyrian Empire and its capital Nineveh.
Women in Green Slam Demolition of Hazzon David Synagogue
The Women in Green harshly condemn the latest demolition -- #36 -- of the Hazzon David synagogue near Kiryat Arba.
Norway Official Wants to ‘Educate’ Jews against Circumcision
There is nothing worse for Jews than a good looking and do-good non-Jewish woman doctor who sees the world through her stethoscope and thinks Jews are ignorant of health because they circumcise babies.
Jewish UK Labour Peer Threatens to Quit If Corbyn Re-Elected
British Jews are outraged over the internal Labour Party inquiry results on racism and anti-Semitism among the ranks.
Rabbi Meir Soloveitchik zt’l, Dean of Brisk Yeshiva, Laid to Rest
The head of the Brisk Yeshiva in Zichron Moshe, Rabbi Meir Soloveitchik, was laid to rest in Jerusalem.
Anne Frank’s Family Annex is Now ‘Escape Bunker’ Tourist Game in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, tourists have made a new 'game' out of the attempt by Anne Frank's family to hide from Nazis.
Rabbi Riskin Confers Halachic Authority, Communal Leadership on 3 Orthodox Women
The title that was awarded the three women stops short of a rabbinic ordination, recognizing them instead as spiritual leaders and teachers of halacha.
Far Rockaway Yeshiva Dean Questions State Core Curriculum Imposing Dance
As Rabbi Bender puts it, the miraculous growth of Jewish schools in America is not a result of the growth of the Jewish community, but its cause.