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Hundreds of Former Soviet Jews Gather to Celebrate Heritage

Hundreds of Jews have gathered in the former Soviet republic of Moldova to celebrate the Jewish heritage of the former Soviet countries.

Hundreds of Former Soviet Jews Gather to Celebrate Heritage

Jews Told to Wear Star of David as Locals Impersonate Nazis

Members of the Manchester Jewish community were outraged after participants in a World War II re-enactment dressed as senior Nazi officials.

Jews Told to Wear Star of David as Locals Impersonate Nazis

Screenwriter Claims Death Threats from Gibson Supporters

The feud between Joe Eszterhas and Mel Gibson has gained fuel, as Eszterhas claims he has received death threats from Gibson supporters.

Screenwriter Claims Death Threats from Gibson Supporters

Yeshiva Boys Choir's New Dimension in Jewish Music

Known for their unique sound, The Yeshiva Boys Choir has long been held in high regard within the Jewish world of music.

Yeshiva Boys Choir's New Dimension in Jewish Music

German Soccer Team's Visit to Auschwitz Sparks Controversy

Prominent German Jewish leader criticizes a visit by members of the German national soccer team to the Auschwitz death camp.

German Soccer Team's Visit to Auschwitz Sparks Controversy

The Separate 'Jewish' Label Debate at CUNY

In a move sparking outrage, administrators at the City University of New York have decided to label Jews as a distinct minority group.

The Separate 'Jewish' Label Debate at CUNY

TAU Cancels Wagner Concert Following Vehement Protests

Tel Aviv University announced that it would not hold a concert of composer Richard Wagner, after it sparked vehement public outcry.

TAU Cancels Wagner Concert Following Vehement Protests

Golden Dawn MPs Detained Following Attack

Two newly elected Greek MPs from the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party were detained after an attack on a Pakistani immigrant.

Golden Dawn MPs Detained Following Attack

Libyan Jews Appoint Envoy to Benghazi Shadow Gov't

A Libyan Jewish organization formally recognizes the rebel shadow government and hopes to reconcile Jews to the country.

Libyan Jews Appoint Envoy to Benghazi Shadow Gov't

10,000 Attend Funeral of 9-Yr-Old Leiby Kletzky in Boro Park

A sea of mourners paid their final goodbyes on Wednesday to the 9-year-old Chassidic boy who trusted a stranger in Boro Park and died as a result.

10,000 Attend Funeral of 9-Yr-Old Leiby Kletzky in Boro Park

Kuwait Teacher Sacked for Praising Jews

A teacher in Kuwait was sacked for holding up Jewish ethics as a role model for students to follow.

Kuwait Teacher Sacked for Praising Jews

US Jews Escape Severe Tornado Damage, Raise Money for Victims

Jews in Alabama were only slightly affected by the deadly tornados last week but are lending a hand to help others whose homes were destroyed.

US Jews Escape Severe Tornado Damage, Raise Money for Victims

After Decades of Decline, Total Number of Jews Grows

Largest increase in number of Jews this year was in Israel. Greater Tel Aviv has 3 million Jews, NYC has about 2 million.

After Decades of Decline, Total Number of Jews Grows

Jewish World Celebrates Completion of Steinsaltz Talmud

After 45 years, the translation of the Talmud into Hebrew by Rabbi Adin Steinstalz will be completed Sunday – and the Jewish world is celebrating.

Jewish World Celebrates Completion of Steinsaltz Talmud

Call to World Jewry in Face of Nuclear Threat

Veteran commentator Shaul Schiff says world Jewry has forsaken its obligation to stand up for its Israeli brethren; quotes Rabbi Soloveitchik.

Call to World Jewry in Face of Nuclear Threat

Swastikas and Ku Klux Klan Symbols during ‘Apartheid Week’

Jews responding to campus race hate that marks Israel Apartheid Week; police checking source of Ku Klux Klan symbols and swastikas.

Swastikas and Ku Klux Klan Symbols during ‘Apartheid Week’

‘Topography of Terror’ Museum Focuses on Nazi Murderers

The former Nazi Gestapo and SS headquarters will reopen as a museum with proof of the Nazi death machine, evidence against Holocaust deniers.

‘Topography of Terror’ Museum Focuses on Nazi Murderers

Britain Is New Hamas Hub

A new report shows London is the center of Hamas in the West - collecting money, promoting boycotts and attempting to arrest Israeli officials.

Britain Is New Hamas Hub

Peres Links Jews 'From 10 Commandments to Nano-Technology'

Jews are as old as the Ten Commandments and as new as nano-technology, says President Peres. "A great call for Jewish spiritual revival" exists.

Peres Links Jews 'From 10 Commandments to Nano-Technology'

Iran Blames Jews, US for Protests; Arrests 7 American ‘Spies’

Iran blamed the Mossad and the US for inciting protests against the regime. It arrested seven “spies" as it tries to prevent a huge rally Thursday.

Iran Blames Jews, US for Protests; Arrests 7 American ‘Spies’

Jews Flee Swedish Town in Wake of Anti-Semitism

Violent anti-Semitism has become increasingly commonplace in Sweden’s southern city of Malmö, leading many Jews to flee for their own safety.

Jews Flee Swedish Town in Wake of Anti-Semitism

Jews Protests 'on Target' as Stores Recall ‘Palestine’ Globe

Target stores “wiped Israel off the map” on a globe, replacing it with ‘Palestine”. The firm has stopped selling the globes after Jewish protests.

Jews Protests 'on Target' as Stores Recall ‘Palestine’ Globe

Anglicans Detail Church of Wales' Anti-Jewishness

Anglican Friends of Israel has published an article detailing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic statements and positions taken by the Church in Wales.

Anglicans Detail Church of Wales' Anti-Jewishness

Peace Now Loses Appeal to Expel Hevron Jews

The High Court has rejected a Peace Now appeal to expel Jews from a military base in Hevron, where they have been living for more than 20 years.

Peace Now Loses Appeal to Expel Hevron Jews

Demjanjuk Trial Resumes with Gas Chamber Testimony

An historian described gruesome details of Nazi gas chambers as the trial of Demjanjuk resumes after the court rejects appeals to postpone it.

Demjanjuk Trial Resumes with Gas Chamber Testimony

Muslim Blood Libels against Jews Spread to Canada

A surge of blood libels against Israel and Jews has spread to Canada, where a Muslim newspaper accused Jews of harvesting children’s organs.

Muslim Blood Libels against Jews Spread to Canada

Petition to Court to Open Up Highways for Jews

A High Court ruling that Arabs must be allowed to use Highway 443 has prompted a petition that the court also order other roads be opened for Jews.

Petition to Court to Open Up Highways for Jews

Jews Remain in Eye of Al-Qaeda Storm

Attention in the war against int’l terrorism and Al-Qaeda is once again drawn to Yemen, the Arabian peninsula nation where 300 Jews still remain.

Jews Remain in Eye of Al-Qaeda Storm

US Neo-Nazi Lure Youth with Free Music Downloads

American neo-Nazis are using deceptive free music downloads to lure youth and college students into anti-Semitism, according to the ADL.

US Neo-Nazi Lure Youth with Free Music Downloads

Magen David Adom Reunites Siblings After 64 Years

Lena, 85, and Victor, 73, were too choked up to speak as they first met up again this month after not knowing of each other’s existence since WWII.

Magen David Adom Reunites Siblings After 64 Years

Strengthening Zionism in the Diaspora and Judaism in Israel

The Global Conference of the World Confederation of Jewish Community Centers (WCJCC) is taking place in Israel

Strengthening Zionism in the Diaspora and Judaism in Israel

Missionary Event for Teenagers in Ashdod

A missionary seminar was held for teenagers in Ashdod ten days ago, teaching them how to “witness” to their friends – in violation of Israeli law.

Missionary Event for Teenagers in Ashdod

More Jews Enter ‘Illegal Settlement’ in Eastern Jerusalem

Another Jewish family Tuesday ignored President Obama’s assertion that Jewish neighborhoods in eastern Jerusalem are “illegitimate settlements.”

More Jews Enter ‘Illegal Settlement’ in Eastern Jerusalem

Report: US Smuggles Yemen's Jews to Safety

The US State Department has smuggled dozens of Jews from Yemen to Monsey, and 100 more may follow.

Report: US Smuggles Yemen's Jews to Safety

MK Moses Challenges Police to Defend Jewish Worshippers

MK Moses challenges police over Arab attacks on Jewish worshippers in Jerusalem.

MK Moses Challenges Police to Defend Jewish Worshippers

Supreme Court Rejects Temple Mount Discrimination Case

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a case accusing police of discrimination against religious Jews on the Temple Mount.

Supreme Court Rejects Temple Mount Discrimination Case

Activist: Police Complicit in Temple Mount Discrimination

Activist Yehuda Glick charges police with discriminating against Jews, supporting Muslim efforts to keep Jews off of Temple Mount.

Activist: Police Complicit in Temple Mount Discrimination

Only in America: Public to Decide 18 Jews Featured in Museum

Golda Meir or Joe Lieberman? The Lubavitcher Rebbe or Rabbi Soloveitchik? The public will decide which Jews will be featured in a new US museum.

Only in America: Public to Decide 18 Jews Featured in Museum

No More Jewish Republican Senators

There are no more Jewish Republican senators. The last one, Norm Coleman, was ousted after a court declared last week that he lost the election.

No More Jewish Republican Senators