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News Briefs / Holocaust / Eastern Europe

Jewish Mass Grave Uncovered in Belarus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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 / Iran / Iraq

US Approves Iraq Transferring $2.7 Billion to Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel believes the transfer approval is part of the US-Iran negotiations.

Featured / Russia / Holocaust

Mass Grave of Jews Shot by Nazis Unearthed in Brest, Belarus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“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."

Featured / Politics / Government / Business and Economy / Egypt / Asia / Russia

Russia Planning Free Trade Zone with India, Egypt, Iran, Israel

By JNi.Media

'Regarding India and Egypt, I think we will start talks this year, probably closer to the year-end. Negotiations with Israel have already started.'

Featured / Jewish / Arts and Entertainment / On Campus / Education / Religion / Russia

Moscow Jews Planning Biggest Ever Festival Since Invention of Borsht

By JNi.Media

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.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs / ISIS / Eastern Europe

ISA: Israeli Convert to Islam Indicted on ISIS Ties

By JNi.Media

The ISA views the departure of Israelis to Syria and Iraq as a very dangerous phenomenon.

Features On The Jewish World

The Sparks Of Judaism Come Alive In Belarus

By dvora

Two and a half decades after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Belarus is still in many ways a communist country.

Jewish / US / History / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Happy 100th Birthday, Mr. Issur Danielovitch, We Loved You in 'Cast a Giant Shadow'

By JNi.Media

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.

Israel / News Briefs / Europe / Russia

Sharon to be Commemorated in Belarus, Birthplace of his Parents

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Limmud FSU (Former Soviet Union) announced Monday that the upcoming Limmud FSU conference in Belarus this summer will feature a special event in memory of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, whose parents were born in Belarus. The event will take place in Sharon’s father’s hometown city of Brest, and Sharon’s sons Omri and Gilad, […]

Jewish / News Briefs / Europe

Fire Ravages Belarus’ Oldest Functioning Shul

By JTA

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 Tuesday night as a result of malfunctioning heating system and consumed the dining room and part of the second floor of Grodno’s Great Choral Synagogue, according to a report Wednesday […]

Israel / News Briefs / Holocaust

Peres’ Two-Month 90th Birthday Fete Starts in Native Belarus

By Jewish Press News Desk

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 was revealed on the home that now sits on the lot where President Peres grew up. The ceremonies were held in the presence of his eldest daughter Tzvia Walden, named after […]

Israel / Politics / The Courts / News Briefs

Who Is Lying, Ayalon or Lieberman?

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Former Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon testified in court Thursday against his former boss, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who is on trial for allegedly trying to win an ambassadorial post for Ze’ev Ben Aryeh, who police say tipped off Lieberman about a police probe against him in Belarus. Ayalon was head of the Foreign Ministry […]

Politics / News Briefs / The Knesset

Liberman Bribe Trial Opens with Prime Witness Turning the Tables

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

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.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs

Netanyahu to Remain Foreign Minister until July

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will remain acting Foreign Minister at least until July, when a trial is scheduled for a criminal charge against Avigdor Liberman, who held the post until his recent indictment for alleged breach of public trust. The Prime Minister has promised Liberman he can return to his post if he is acquitted. […]

Politics / News Briefs / The Knesset

Blockbuster Probe Could Wreck Coalition

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

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.

Israel / News Briefs

Former Mossad Chief's Health Improving in Belarus

By Malkah Fleisher

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan’s condition is improving after contracting an infection following a liver transplant in Belarus.

News Briefs

Mossad's Meir Dagan in Serious Condition Following Transplant

By Jewish Press News Desk

Former Mossad head Meir Dagan underwent a liver transplant in Belarus. He has reportedly acquired a serious infection is currently very ill.

Israel / Global / News Briefs / SciTech

Israeli Company Wins Tender to Build Milk Parlors for Belarus

By Malkah Fleisher

An Israeli company has won a 12 million-euro tender with the Belarusian government to build 135 advanced cow milking parlors across the country.

Serials

Getzlight - Chapter I

By Ruchama Feuerman

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