Tag: Belarus
Jewish Mass Grave Uncovered in Belarus
The remains of 12 adults and 11 children were uncovered in the town of Strešyn in the country’s southeastern Gomel region, which was occupied by the Nazi Germany in August 1941.
US Approves Iraq Transferring $2.7 Billion to Iran
Israel believes the transfer approval is part of the US-Iran negotiations.
Mass Grave of Jews Shot by Nazis Unearthed in Brest, Belarus
“We expect the number of victims to go over 1,000,” said Brest official Anna Kondak. “During three weeks, every day about 40 remains are being found."
Russia Planning Free Trade Zone with India, Egypt, Iran, Israel
'Regarding India and Egypt, I think we will start talks this year, probably closer to the year-end. Negotiations with Israel have already started.'
Moscow Jews Planning Biggest Ever Festival Since Invention of Borsht
The Limmud FSU conference, April 20-23, expects to draw more than 2,500, including Russa's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and Israel's Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked.
ISA: Israeli Convert to Islam Indicted on ISIS Ties
The ISA views the departure of Israelis to Syria and Iraq as a very dangerous phenomenon.
The Sparks Of Judaism Come Alive In Belarus
Two and a half decades after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Belarus is still in many ways a communist country.
Happy 100th Birthday, Mr. Issur Danielovitch, We Loved You in ‘Cast a Giant Shadow’
All his children were born to non-Jewish mothers, but Douglas insists they were "aware culturally" of his "deep convictions," and he never tried to influence their own religious decisions.
Sharon to be Commemorated in Belarus, Birthplace of his Parents
The Limmud FSU (Former Soviet Union) announced Monday that the upcoming Limmud FSU conference in Belarus this summer will feature a special event in...
Fire Ravages Belarus’ Oldest Functioning Shul
One of Europe’s oldest functioning synagogues sustained heavy damage in a fire that broke out in the city of Grodno in Belarus.
The flames erupted...
Peres’ Two-Month 90th Birthday Fete Starts in Native Belarus
Celebrations for President Shimon Peres’s 90th birthday August 2 started two months early on Wednesday in his hometown of Vishneyeva, Belarus, where a plaque...
Who Is Lying, Ayalon or Lieberman?
Former Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon testified in court Thursday against his former boss, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who is on trial for allegedly...
Liberman Bribe Trial Opens with Prime Witness Turning the Tables
Avigdor Lieberman’s political future will be decided by the outcome of his bribery trail that opened Thursday. If the first day is an indication of what will come, the trail will be a three-ring circus.
Netanyahu to Remain Foreign Minister until July
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will remain acting Foreign Minister at least until July, when a trial is scheduled for a criminal charge against Avigdor...
Blockbuster Probe Could Wreck Coalition
Netanyahu’s ground gets shakier every day. He promised to hold the Foreign Ministry for Lieberman during criminal proceedings. The Attorney General now orders a probe of the legality of the deal.
Former Mossad Chief’s Health Improving in Belarus
Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan’s condition is improving after contracting an infection following a liver transplant in Belarus.
Mossad’s Meir Dagan in Serious Condition Following Transplant
Former Mossad head Meir Dagan underwent a liver transplant in Belarus. He has reportedly acquired a serious infection is currently very ill.
Israeli Company Wins Tender to Build Milk Parlors for Belarus
An Israeli company has won a 12 million-euro tender with the Belarusian government to build 135 advanced cow milking parlors across the country.