Jewish News (Page 2)


Dr. Frager to MKs Rothman & Tal:

'Stopping the war will only hurt America'

Dr. Joseph Frager, Executive Vice President of the Israel Heritage Foundation, warns that if Israel should end the war prematurely, the next target could easily be the USA.

'Stopping the war will only hurt America'

Singer Ari Fraser:

'I underestimated this generation'

Singer, composer, and cantor Ari Fraser reflects on the displays of strength and unity he has encountered during his recent tour in Israel.

'I underestimated this generation'

South Africa: Jewish students sing 'Am Israel Chai'

Students and staff at King David High School in Johannesburg sing Eyal Golan's Am Yisrael Chai song in gesture of support for Israel. Watch.

South Africa: Jewish students sing 'Am Israel Chai'

Following cancer diagnosis:

UK Chief Rabbi composes prayer for King Charles

The prayer beseeches G-d to prolong the King's days, 'so that he may continue to rule over our nation in good health and happiness.'

UK Chief Rabbi composes prayer for King Charles

Conference of Presidents CEO:

'Issuing sanctions against Israelis was a mistake'

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, tackles the most pressing questions surrounding the continuation of the war and Israel's international relations.

'Issuing sanctions against Israelis was a mistake'

Surge in antisemitism continues

NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in January

Since the start of October, there have been 193 antisemitic incidents in New York City.

NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in January

A cry for help:

What happens when a Jewish woman gets divorced?

Rochel is fighting to provide therapy for her kids, cover utility bills, and ensure they can continue their education, but the challenge has been overwhelming.

What happens when a Jewish woman gets divorced?

Support the family:

Couple’s Investment Opportunity Turns Into Nightmare

Recently, the parents have begun to notice something shifting in Morah Shaindel.

Couple’s Investment Opportunity Turns Into Nightmare

NY radio host to Arutz Sheva:

'I came to Israel because Israel needs us now'

77 WABC morning show host Sid Rosenberg: A two-state solution? They want to destroy us. It's enough, no two-state solution. Wipe out Hamas!

'I came to Israel because Israel needs us now'

Berlin:

Grandson of Munich Massacre victim assaulted

A pro-Palestinian activist assaulted pro-Israel activist Lahav Shapira, the grandson of Amitzur Shapira, breaking several bones in his face.

Grandson of Munich Massacre victim assaulted

'Taken off because we're Jewish'

Haredi couple sue for antisemitism on flight

Haredi couple are suing JetBlue for $40 million, claiming they were removed from their Aruba-New York flight because they are Jewish.

Haredi couple sue for antisemitism on flight

Lakewood, NJ:

Man confesses to series of antisemitic assaults

Dion Marsh pleaded guilty to several counts of federal hate crimes for which he is eligible to receive a life sentence.

Man confesses to series of antisemitic assaults

ADL and Jewish Agency partner to fight Antisemitism

ADL will support the Jewish Agency’s emissaries, with programs and training sessions about antisemitism to support their work with Jewish communities throughout the US.

ADL and Jewish Agency partner to fight Antisemitism

Did the Nazis burn this yeshiva's library? Maybe not

The Lublin Yeshiva Library was thought to be destroyed by the Nazis. Then its books started turning up.

Did the Nazis burn this yeshiva's library? Maybe not

London:

34-year-old charged in Golders Green knife incident

A worker in a London kosher supermarket retold the dramatic moments when a man entered the store yesterday waving a knife: "I fought him with a broom."

34-year-old charged in Golders Green knife incident

Chief Rabbi of France:

'A direct line runs from Auschwitz to Be’eri'

Rabbi Haim Korsia delivered an emotional speech to representatives of 47 member countries of the European Commission

'A direct line runs from Auschwitz to Be’eri'

Massachusetts:

Man arrested over threats to Jewish community

Massachusetts man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb local synagogues. If convicted, he could be sent to 10 years in prison.

Man arrested over threats to Jewish community

3 months in:

With security risks high, ZAKA360 asks for help

ZAKA360 are preparing for future risks by helping their volunteers return to work, after many grapple with intense trauma due to October 7. They need your help.

With security risks high, ZAKA360 asks for help

London:

Knife-wielding man arrested in Jewish neighborhood

Police and the local Shomrim chapter have detained an individual in the Jewish community of Golders Green in London.

Knife-wielding man arrested in Jewish neighborhood

Holocaust survivor to Sky News:

'We see it could happen again - because it did'

Since October 7th, 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert has been subjected to death and rape threats. Her great-grandson warns that antisemitism 'did not die with the liberation of Auschwitz.'

'We see it could happen again - because it did'

Canadian synagogue vandalized, police investigating

Multiple windows of a New Brunswick synagogue were shattered. Police are investigating the possibility of a hate crime.

Canadian synagogue vandalized, police investigating

EJA chairman:

'Never Again is now'

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chairman of the EJA, summarizes the organization's conference in Poland: 'Europe is ready to be much more serious against antisemitism."

'Never Again is now'

Biden:

'Push back against attempts to minimize October 7'

US President issues statement ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: The alarming rise of despicable antisemitism at home and abroad is unacceptable.

'Push back against attempts to minimize October 7'

Meet the man who brings out the soldiers' smiles

Menachem Geisinsky, who runs the 'Smiling Soldiers' project, talks with Hadassah Chen about his unique project, and the over 15,000 stories it has told.

Meet the man who brings out the soldiers' smiles

Poland:

Suspect arrested for defiling Jewish teacher's grave

According to the local police, the suspect stole equipment from a construction company that was performing maintenance work in the cemetery and on his way out he knocked over the tombstones.

Suspect arrested for defiling Jewish teacher's grave

France:

'1000% rise in antisemitism since October 7th'

Crif today published full report on antisemitic incidents in France, showing a 1000% rise in antisemitism since October 7th"

'1000% rise in antisemitism since October 7th'

Watch:

Hassidic cantor sings prayer for safety of IDF

American Hassidic singer and cantor Shulem Lemmer sings a prayer for the safety of IDF soldiers, after hearing about the collapse of the buildings in Gaza, killing 21 soldiers.

Hassidic cantor sings prayer for safety of IDF

New analysis:

Around 245,000 Holocaust survivors left

Number of living Holocaust survivors is about 245,000, according to new analysis by Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Around 245,000 Holocaust survivors left

Singer Lipa Schmeltzer injured in car accident

Lipa Schmeltzer hits guardrail on way to wedding, gives praise to G-d: 'I am leaving here thanks to miracles.'

Singer Lipa Schmeltzer injured in car accident

Jewish groups aim to break longest-challah record

A 35-foot challah in NYC attempts to break a Guinness World Record.

Jewish groups aim to break longest-challah record

US social media influencer:

'Gen Z needs an awakening'

Emily Austin, social media influencer: "You'd be surprised how many students don't know Hamas is a terror group. They think it's just a war between Israel and Hamas, not realizing they're right up next.”

'Gen Z needs an awakening'

EU mission hosts man who survived Holocaust and 10/7

EU Ambassador Dimiter Tzantchev opens “Humans of the Holocaust” photo exhibition by Erez Kaganovitz, honors Haim Raanan, who survived Budapest Ghetto during the Shoah and co-founded Kibbutz Be’eri.

EU mission hosts man who survived Holocaust and 10/7

Elon Musk:

'Sometimes I think, ‘Am I Jewish?’'

X (Twitter) Chairman addresses first major Jewish conference to Auschwitz since 10/07.

'Sometimes I think, ‘Am I Jewish?’'

Religious Zionist rabbi:

'Judaism and Islam can find common ground'

Rabbi Oury Cherki, who instructs communities around the world in the Noahide Laws of Judaism, wrote to Islamic leaders to tell them that there was still a chance for their faith to be accepted in the world.

'Judaism and Islam can find common ground'

Watch:

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz-Birkenau

Musk is participating in the European Jewish Association conference in Krakow together with senior political figures from 25 European countries.

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz-Birkenau

Support the cause: Child's life hangs in the balance

Eight-year-old Lavi's once-healthy life took a tragic turn over a year ago when he began experiencing pains and medical difficulties.

Support the cause: Child's life hangs in the balance

London:

Three Israelis attacked while speaking Hebrew

Three Israelis attacked in an antisemitic incident. Local police ignored their call and responded: 'We’re busy. Try to calm down.'

Three Israelis attacked while speaking Hebrew

Brooklyn:

Jewish couple stabbed to death, son in custody

Boro Park residents Jacob and Rachel Sperber were stabbed on Saturday night and were taken to the hospital where they were pronounced dead. Police arrested their son, who is said to be 'disturbed,' at the scene.

Jewish couple stabbed to death, son in custody

Watch:

Matisyahu kicks off rally to bring hostages home

Jewish singer Matisyahu performs at start of hostage families' demonstration. 'You have my voice, and all we're thinking about is the return of the hostages.'

Matisyahu kicks off rally to bring hostages home

World Jewish Congress rep.:

'War against lies is a daily battle'

World Jewish Congress rep. Sara Friedman tells Arutz Sheva that the rise of antisemitism all over the world has exploded. 'We're working to help everyone have a global Jewish voice.'

'War against lies is a daily battle'

Rabbi Yanki Jacobs, Holland:

'Not hiding my Jewish identity, proud of who I am!'

Rabbi Jacobs, Chabad Holland: 'Whatever is going to come out of the Hague is going to say more about the Hague than it's going to say about Israel. That should be clear. We should be proud of who we are.'

'Not hiding my Jewish identity, proud of who I am!'

Grave of Bais Yaakov founder desecrated

Nazi slogans and symbols were sprayed into the historic grave of Sarah Schenirer near Krakow, Poland.

Grave of Bais Yaakov founder desecrated

Matisyahu lands in Israel, goes straight to south

Jewish Reggae singer and musician Matisyahu tours site of Nova music festival where hundreds were murdered and kidnapped in visit to Jewish State following the Hamas massacre.

Matisyahu lands in Israel, goes straight to south

Concerning data:

1,753% increase in far-left antisemitism

CAM’s Antisemitism Research Center (ARC) found a 1,753% increase in incidents of far-left antisemitism in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter.

1,753% increase in far-left antisemitism

Citing safety concerns:

S. Africa removes Jewish cricketeer as U-19 captain

Jewish cricketeer David Teeger stripped of his title as South Africa’s captain at Under-19 World Cup, following pro-Israel comments he made.

S. Africa removes Jewish cricketeer as U-19 captain

Report:

Chabad students hired migrants to build tunnel

Members of the congregation describe how the project began with a handful of students and grew with donations from the congregation.

Chabad students hired migrants to build tunnel

Over antisemitism:

Jewish students sue Harvard University

Six students accuse Harvard of allowing its campus to become a bastion of rampant antisemitism.

Jewish students sue Harvard University

'I Was Blown Away':

3 Months In, ZAKA Volunteer Still Stuck in the Past

As the public slowly adapts to the current situation, a ZAKA volunteer still can’t move on

3 Months In, ZAKA Volunteer Still Stuck in the Past

AJC survey:

US Jews feel less safe after October 7

American Jewish Committee says 78% of American Jews who heard about the Hamas massacre in southern Israel have felt less safe since then.

US Jews feel less safe after October 7

South Africa's Chief Rabbi: Put the UN on trial

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says the United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy.

South Africa's Chief Rabbi: Put the UN on trial

Jewish teens from across an ocean meet and learn

2024 teens from NCSY Israel gathered with visiting students from Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Chicago for a unique Pizza and Parsha event.

Jewish teens from across an ocean meet and learn

NYC engineers:

Tunnel at 770 undermined stability of 2 buildings

Tunnel at Chabad headquarters stretches 60 feet, NYC investigators discover.

Tunnel at 770 undermined stability of 2 buildings

WJC Pres.:

'Genocide charge propaganda to delegitimize Israel'

Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, condemns South African government's attempt to charge Israel with genocide at The Hague.

'Genocide charge propaganda to delegitimize Israel'

'Real Talk' with 'That Jewish Family'

Meeting That Jewish Family for an interview was an exciting opportunity for me to delve deeper into the lives and experiences of this renowned social media sensation.

'Real Talk' with 'That Jewish Family'

Times Square:

Israeli-owned restaurant to get kosher certification

Eyal Shani’s fast-casual Times Square restaurant is going kosher.

Israeli-owned restaurant to get kosher certification

Crown Heights: 12 arrested in brawl at 770

Twelve arrested as fracas breaks out over tunnel at Chabad headquarters.

Crown Heights: 12 arrested in brawl at 770




























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