Jewish News

Larry Ellison renamed superyacht due to antisemitic meaning

Larry Ellison once renamed a superyacht because its name spelled backwards was ‘I’m a Nazi.’

3 weddings in 3 weeks - One father can't afford even one

But R' Yosef is drowning in overwhelming debt. Even the most basic wedding expenses are completely beyond his reach.

Chief Rabbi of Uman warns against pilgrimage

Rabbi Yaakov Jan, the chief rabbi of Uman, is calling to postpone trips due to extreme cold, prolonged power outages, and dangerous roads.

Tragedy in Florida:

Israeli pastry chef killed in workplace accident

Mordehay Grunberger was killed when he fell into an into an industrial kneading machine at a kosher bakery.

Shema Yisrael, Tzitzit, and Tefillin:

Faith, Identity, and Jewish Resilience

Shema Yisrael "Hear, O Israel" is our declaration of Jewish faith. Its opening verse affirms the unity of Hashem and the absolute core of Jewish belief. The Shema has preserved Jewish identity and resilience throughout the ages.

Appeal To The Public:

Come to accompany Josh Boone on his final journey

The funeral of Josh Boone, a reserve soldier who served 725 days and died on Monday, will take place at 14:30 at the New Cemetery in Beersheba.

Jewish MP's visit canceled due to pro-Palestinian pressure

UK Prime Minister slams decision to cancel a visit by Labour MP Damian Egan to a school in his constituency last September, pleging that those who prevented it would be held accountable.

Largest Israel fair draws 600 students exploring aliyah

Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 'Here Next Year' Program hosts largest-ever Israel fair for gap year students: 600 young adults gather in Jerusalem to explore pathways to long-term life in Israel.

Antisemitism in Ukraine:

Haredim attacked: 'Even in Israel they hate you'

The attacker approached the vehicle with several haredi passengers, opened the doors, shouting insults and acting violently. 'A frightening incident.'

Former hostage shares powerful story he learned from the Tanya

Former hostage Eitan Mor describes how a teaching from the Tanya helped save his life in Gaza, as he joined the family of fallen hostage Ran Gvili for a special Tanya printing ceremony.

Social media, arson and shock in the US

Jewish public figures in US hold popular antisemitic influencer responsible for incitement that led to the arson of a synagogue in Mississippi.

Antisemitic conspiracy theories rock pro-Israel country

The Jewish community in Patagonia lives in fear as neighbors turn on them after a wildfire was unfoundedly blamed on Israelis.

'Due to Jewish ties'

Suspect admits torching Mississippi synagogue

FBI says the suspect in the arson at Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi, confessed to targeting the synagogue for its “Jewish ties."

NYC

Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Woman shouts 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' while following a Jewish couple and their young children before sucker-punching the father.

NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire blessed by Chief Rabbi

Rabbi David Yosef met with former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire in Miami and blessed him.

WJC’s Lauder:

'Arson at Mississippi synagogue shows hate never disappears'

WJC President Ronald Lauder condemns the arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, warning that hatred resurfaces when unchecked and urging decisive action against rising antisemitism and extremism.

Hate & heartbreak in Mississippi

Historic synagogue burned in suspected arson attack

Fire breaks out at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson overnight; no injuries reported as local and federal authorities investigate and a suspect is taken into custody

End of circumcision in Britain?

The Crown Prosecution Service in Britain intends to issue guidance to local prosecutors that circumcision is to be defined as child abuse.

German Jewish leader:

'AfD in government could trigger mass Jewish emigration'

Germany’s top Jewish leader warns that AfD participation in government would make Jewish life untenable, as rising polls for the far-right party spark deep concern ahead of key state elections.

Unanimous vote

Julie Menin elected NYC’s first Jewish speaker

Julie Menin unanimously elected NYC Council speaker, becoming its first Jewish leader. She pledges to protect New Yorkers and address rising antisemitism.

Ottawa:

Suspended sentence for Holocaust Monument vandal sparks outrage

Ottawa lawyer who vandalized the National Holocaust Monument receives a suspended sentence, prompting sharp criticism from Jewish groups who say the ruling fails to reflect the harm caused.

NYPD:

Jews targeted more than all other groups combined in 2025

NYPD data shows 330 antisemitic incidents in 2025 - more than all other groups combined - with a suspected anti‑Jewish attack every 26 hours, even as overall hate crimes declined.

The Kosherklaf.com revolution

Educating the generation, connecting to holiness

Through articles, charts, a WhatsApp support line, and hands-on classes, Moshe Gantz and Joseph Miller, Founders of Kosherklaf.com, guide buyers to make informed decisions and avoid common errors that render items invalid.

Rabbis in Lakewood warn of AI addiction

The Rabbis declared that AI risks 'serious Torah prohibitions and the danger of severe addiction and dependency.'

New Program

Master Hilchos Shabbos Online and Get Smicha

Based on Rabbi Berkovits' Smicha Curriculum

The Chief Rabbi's emotional meeting with Ran Gvili's parents

Rabbi David Yosef met with the parents of the last remaining hostage in Gaza.

New survey:

Nearly 8 in 10 Israelis concerned by declining US support

Ruderman Family Foundation survey finds deep concern over generational shifts, Gaza war perceptions, and weakening ties, alongside strong public mandate to invest in young Jewish engagement.

High security alert in Venezuelan Jewish community

The Jewish community in Caracas is keeping a low profile for fear of a flare-up, following US bombings and the governmental crisis. Security around Jewish institutions has been increased.

Winnipeg police investigate hate crime after synagogue vandalized

Winnipeg’s Shaarey Zedek synagogue vandalized with swastikas and hate graffiti, with police also recovering a suspicious item.

Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s stepsister, dies at 96

Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank’s stepsister Eva Schloss dies at 96. A leading Holocaust educator, she leaves behind a legacy of combating hatred and prejudice.

Vintage hand grenade found at synagogue entrance in Vienna

A hand grenade from the 1970s was found at the entrance to a synagogue on Templgasse Street in Vienna's Leopoldstadt district. No intact explosive was found, and the incident ended without injuries.

Heartbreaking ending:

Israeli teenager killed in Swiss ski resort fire

Body of 15-year-old Israeli citizen Charlotte Needham identified after being unaccounted for following deadly inferno in Crans-Montana.

Swiss fire tragedy

Jewish sisters identified among the victims

The Jewish community in Lausanne announced that teenage sisters Alicia and Diana Gunst were among those killed in the tragic fire in Crans-Montana.

Newborn baby named after Bondi Beach victim

Henry Amzalak was born eight days after the murder of his great-grandfather Tibor Weitzen at Bondi Beach.

Britain:

Jewish camp leader and child reportedly ejected from Uber

A Bnei Akiva camp leader and child were reportedly forced out of an Uber after a conversation about Judaism and Israel. Police and Uber are investigating.

Antisemitism in Nepal

Chani Lifshitz: Months of nightmares

Due to pressure and restrictions arising from their Jewish identity, the Chabad House in Kathmandu will be forced to relocate.

During Florida visit:

101-year-old Holocaust survivor's request from Netanyahu

During PM's visit to a Miami synagogue, Jake, who lost his entire family in the Holocaust, asked for a photograph with Netanyahu.

WZO Chair:

Mamdani's repeal of ban on boycotting Israel 'deeply troubling'

World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel condemned NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to repeal the ban on boycotting Israel, warning it could fuel Antisemitism and endanger Jewish communities.

Internal conflict in Chabad:

Attendees of Hassidism class pelted with eggs

An extremist group disrupted a weekly class at Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn, throwing eggs at participants in protest of teachings they opposed.

PM in Miami

Israel 'stronger than ever' after Gaza war

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses JNS event at "The Shul of Bal Harbour" in Miami, telling US Jews not to 'lower your heads' in the face of rising antisemitism.

Watch:

Moving New Years tribute for Hanukkah massacre victims

Sydney rang in the new year with a moment of silence for the victims of the massacre at a Hanukkah event in the city, projecting the words 'peace' and 'unity' and a menorah on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

On Adams' last day in office:

NYC releases first antisemitism report

The report details policies, executive orders, and enforcement tools launched in 2025, as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office.

Gov. Hochul says she helped block demolition of historic shul

Historic Kingsbrook Synagogue, originally slated for destruction in Brooklyn development plan, to remain standing.

Historic desecration:

Farmer destroys 150-year-old Jewish cemetery in Ukraine

Police launch investigation after a farmer in Ukraine plowed a 19th-century Jewish cemetery, destroying tombstones, which United Jewish Community says is a known burial site, verified by maps and testimonies.

'We will not donate':

Donors from US will donate to Torah institutions that support IDF

Jewish donors from US will only support Torah institutions that support IDF: 'because of our commitment to Torah.'

Chief Rabbis

Recite Kaddish for fallen soldiers whose date of death is unknown

Israel’s Chief Rabbis emphasized that on the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet, the Kaddish prayer should also be recited for those who fell in the war whose exact date of death is not known.

Afraid in Canada? Come to Tulsa

The Jewish community in Oklahoma is offering assistance to Canadian Jews affected by rising antisemitism, including legal support and help settling in the city of Tulsa.

Israeli assaulted in Cyprus: 'They stabbed me in the eye'

Dor Twito was stabbed in the eye and kicked by two unidentified assailants, after he was heard speaking Hebrew.

Victoria, Australia to transfer millions to securing Jews

Following the terror attack at Bondi Beach, the Victorian government will allocate nearly AU$2 million to the security of Jewish institutions.

Jewish trader released from Syrian prison

After about twenty days detained, a Syrian prison has released Salim Hamdani, a Jewish antiquities dealer and a well-known figure in the small remaining community in Damascus.

Cleveland community outraged at Nazi artifact auction

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland condemned Beechwood Auctions for offering dozens of items from the Nazi regime, including uniforms, insignia and propaganda books.

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Vandals tore Mezuzahs from the door of Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger in a recent antisemitic incident in Toronto, the second such incident to take place recently.

19-year-old begs for help

'I can hear prisoners shouting 'Free Palestine''

New recording released this morning reveals Israeli teen has been locked in solitary confinement for over 4 months with no food - and was beaten for asking to call his family

The Belz rebbetzin's surprising message

Rebbetzin Sarah Rokach, wife of the Belzer Rebbe, urges women in her community to switch from covering their hair with wigs to covering with scarves instead, promising numerous blessings.

Saudi Arabia: 'Chief rabbi' denied entry at border

Rabbi Jacob Herzog, self-appointed chief rabbi of Saudi Arabia, says he was denied entry at border.

'A Jewish mother'

Slain Bondi photographer was actually Jewish

Bondi victim, Peter Meagher, was revealed as Jewish right before his murder, and in those fateful minutes he donned tefillin.