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Jerusalem Celebrates Purim

Watch celebrations of Purim in Jerusalem’s Merkaz Harav yeshiva.

Jerusalem Celebrates Purim

Thursday is Fast of Esther

Jews mark anniversary of Queen Esther’s appeal against annihilation.

Thursday is Fast of Esther

Rabbis: Paying Taxes a Mitzvah – And an Honor

Rabbinic group declares importance of paying taxes, and rejects link of gender segregation, religiosity.

Rabbis: Paying Taxes a Mitzvah – And an Honor

After 11 Years Rabbis Appointed to Kibbutzim

11 year dispute circumvented by Religious Affairs Ministry, agricultural community chief rabbis will serve in new model following requests.

After 11 Years Rabbis Appointed to Kibbutzim

Polish Catholic Church Unveils Blood Libel Painting

On Thursday for church's international Day of Judaism, controversial picture uncovered to expose realities of anti-Semitic past.

Polish Catholic Church Unveils Blood Libel Painting

Rabbi: ‘Price Tag’ Will Get Us All Expelled

Extremist acts will get Jews kicked out, rabbi warns. ‘God does not like revenge.’

Rabbi: ‘Price Tag’ Will Get Us All Expelled

Jerusalem Councilman Urges Muslims: 'Leave Israel'

Nationalist Aryeh King distributes thousands of fliers to Muslim residents of the capital, explains Torah directives.

Jerusalem Councilman Urges Muslims: 'Leave Israel'

IDF Lets Female Soldiers Be Kashrut Inspectors

New position opened up for female soldiers, following new Chief Rabbinate policy allowing women inspectors.

IDF Lets Female Soldiers Be Kashrut Inspectors

One Direction Pop Star Is Finding Judaism

Celebrity Harry Styles is learning Hebrew to read from the Torah; interest started from good friend, now prays and tries to eat kosher.

One Direction Pop Star Is Finding Judaism

'Shabbos Project' Aims To Unite World Jews

Chief Rabbi of South Africa's project is set to translate remarkable local success onto world scale, encourage Shabbat observance together.

'Shabbos Project' Aims To Unite World Jews

New-found Artifact Revives Ancient Tzitzit Dying Methods

Antiquities Authority presents recent discovery at conference, proof of tekhelet dying techniques from over 2,000 years ago.

New-found Artifact Revives Ancient Tzitzit Dying Methods

Zionist Rabbi: Enlisting Women Dangerous, Immoral

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel says forcing women to enlist in the IDF is immoral. ‘Women should not be subordinate.’

Zionist Rabbi: Enlisting Women Dangerous, Immoral

Bennett: Haaretz is Anti-Jewish

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett attacked the Haaretz newspaper, saying that it published only negative reports about Judaism

Bennett: Haaretz is Anti-Jewish

Rabbinate: New Rules To Prevent Shabbat Desecration

Chief Rabbinate issues letters to kashrut departments, supervisors to check businesses close doors 2 hours before Shabbat.

Rabbinate: New Rules To Prevent Shabbat Desecration

Thousands Make Their Way to Hevron

Jews pouring into ‘City of the Patriarchs’ for annual Sabbath event.

Thousands Make Their Way to Hevron

Sabbath Initiative Comes to Knesset

Jewish Home MK to host civil marriage campaigner from Yesh Atid, MK Lavie to host Meretz head, as secular-religious Sabbath comes to Knesset

Sabbath Initiative Comes to Knesset

Campaign Tells Jews: Visit the Temple Mount!

A new campaign aims to encourage Jews to visit the Temple Mount.

Campaign Tells Jews: Visit the Temple Mount!

Rabbi Yosef’s Chair Empty, but Torah Class Goes On

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s sons take over for his weekly Torah lecture, but leave his chair empty.

Rabbi Yosef’s Chair Empty, but Torah Class Goes On

Rabbi Nagari: ‘Jewish State’ beat ‘State of Tel Aviv’

Maaleh Adumim rabbi says Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s funeral proves Torah and Judaism are victorious.

Rabbi Nagari: ‘Jewish State’ beat ‘State of Tel Aviv’

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the ‘Young Criminal’

How Rabbi Ovadia Yosef changed the life of a young tearaway everyone had come to call ‘the criminal.’

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the ‘Young Criminal’

Rabbi Ariel: No Phones On in Synagogue – Period

Rabbi of Ramat Gan nixes cell phones in synagogue, even on ‘silent’ mode, and has warning for Torah pamphlets as well.

Rabbi Ariel: No Phones On in Synagogue – Period

Rabbinate Weighs in on Kaparot Controversy

The Rabbinate supports use of chickens for ‘atonement’ ritual – but with caution.

Rabbinate Weighs in on Kaparot Controversy

Chief Rabbi: No to Bothersome Airplane Prayers

Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef warns against causing a nuisance with Jewish prayers on airplanes.

Chief Rabbi: No to Bothersome Airplane Prayers

Despite ‘Pagan’ Slam, Chicken Kaparot Going Strong

Many continue tradition of using live chickens for the kaparot ritual. Pictures from Jerusalem.

Despite ‘Pagan’ Slam, Chicken Kaparot Going Strong

Aish Hatorah in New Rosh Hashanah Music Video

Jerusalem yeshiva releases new music video with holiday meaning, breakdancing.

Aish Hatorah in New Rosh Hashanah Music Video

Jewish 'Hermit' from Herzliya Speaks

Documentary stars Israeli man who decided to carve his own home out of a cliff face.

Jewish 'Hermit' from Herzliya Speaks

Rabbi on Cities of Refuge, Jewish Joy

Rabbi Moshe Bamberger shares teachings on the Torah portion of the week.

Rabbi on Cities of Refuge, Jewish Joy

Non-Jewish Guards to Stop Sabbath Thefts

Hareidi leaders in Jerusalem turn to private firm to stop wave of Sabbath thefts.

Non-Jewish Guards to Stop Sabbath Thefts

Eida Hareidit Warns: ‘Kosher’ Does Not Mean Bug-Free

Even products with strict kosher certification could have bugs in the hot summer months.

Eida Hareidit Warns: ‘Kosher’ Does Not Mean Bug-Free

Rabbi on DOMA Ruling, Morality and Israel

Rabbi: DOMA ruling may have been reasonable, but blurring the lines is dangerous. Israel must take particular care.

Rabbi on DOMA Ruling, Morality and Israel

Rabbi Assaf Rahmanov on Bilaam’s ‘Final Solution’

New York rabbi discusses recent Torah portions, including Bilaam’s plan to destroy the Jewish nation.

Rabbi Assaf Rahmanov on Bilaam’s ‘Final Solution’

Kalfa: More Summer Time is Bad for Laborers, Religious Jews

MK argues that extending Summer Time will force religious Jews to choose between work or prayer.

Kalfa: More Summer Time is Bad for Laborers, Religious Jews

Israel's Values Are its Strength, Says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach suggests a new Israeli reaction to world criticism – take pride in Jewish values.

Israel's Values Are its Strength, Says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Ilan Meirov

Rabbi Ilan Meirov talks about this week’s Torah portion and how it relates to the questions of our generation.

Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Ilan Meirov

Rabbi Ariel: Don’t Go to Rabbis for Blessing – Pray

Ramat Gan rabbi denounces practice of going to rabbis for a special blessing in times of trouble.

Rabbi Ariel: Don’t Go to Rabbis for Blessing – Pray

Rabbi Neuwirth was ‘Accepted by Everyone’

Halakha expert Rabbi Neuwirth remembered as modest, always willing to help.

Rabbi Neuwirth was ‘Accepted by Everyone’

NY Rabbi Criticizes Women of the Wall, Hareidi Thugs

New York Rabbi takes both sides of Kotel dispute to task, and shares thoughts on this week’s Torah portion.

NY Rabbi Criticizes Women of the Wall, Hareidi Thugs

'Stunningly Offensive' Church Paper 'Negates Beliefs of Judaism'

ADL denounces “stunningly offensive” paper by Church of Scotland that negates the core beliefs of Judaism.

'Stunningly Offensive' Church Paper 'Negates Beliefs of Judaism'

Rabbis: ‘Big Brother’ Bad for Society

Modern Orthodox rabbis issue call against reality TV, say it ‘legitimizes moral weakness, perversity.’

Rabbis: ‘Big Brother’ Bad for Society

Rabbis: Judaism Means Loving Non-Jews

Rabbis clarify Judaism’s position on non-Jews, women’s role in light of IDF mezuzah controversy.

Rabbis: Judaism Means Loving Non-Jews

Rabbi: ‘Ha'aretz’ Wants Israelis to Dislike Judaism

Rabbi accuses Ha'aretz of anti-Judaism slant after paper accuses IDF rabbis of racism.

Rabbi: ‘Ha'aretz’ Wants Israelis to Dislike Judaism

Secular Upset over Canceled ‘Stay Religious’ Program

Media, opposition upset over Jerusalem program to keep young women religious. City: It’s already been canceled.

Secular Upset over Canceled ‘Stay Religious’ Program

Pope Francis Extends Passover Greetings to Jewish Community

Pope Francis extends Passover wishes to Jewish community in a gesture aimed at strengthening relations between the two religions.

Pope Francis Extends Passover Greetings to Jewish Community

Haifa’s ‘Chametz Hotline’ for Passover

Deputy mayor invites Haifa residents to report illegal sales of leavened bread.

Haifa’s ‘Chametz Hotline’ for Passover

Temple Groups Practice Passover Sacrifice

Jewish groups prepare for the Third Temple with a sample sacrifice for Passover.

Temple Groups Practice Passover Sacrifice

Temple-Times Passover Sacrifice Nixed by Government

Veterinary Services officials say they won’t authorize planned ‘practice sacrifice’ of Passover goat.

Temple-Times Passover Sacrifice Nixed by Government

Passover Preparation in Photos

With Passover less than three weeks away, matzah factories are in full gear.

Passover Preparation in Photos

‘God’s Messenger’ Explains 2013 ‘Redemption’ Elections

Confused by elections ads calling to vote for redemption? Ofer Lifshitz explains his ‘divine mission’ and the Covenant Party.

‘God’s Messenger’ Explains 2013 ‘Redemption’ Elections

Rain, Snow Do Not Stop Chabad

Major storm no obstacle for Chabad’s Jewish outreach gathering.

Rain, Snow Do Not Stop Chabad

Rabbis: Judaism and Democracy Not Always in Sync

What is Judaism's position on referendums and, democracy? A panel sponsored by Herzog College explored those and other questions

Rabbis: Judaism and Democracy Not Always in Sync

Am Shalem: 'We Reflect The Forgotten View'

Moshe Tzarfati: “We reflect a view that had been forgotten for 30 years under Shas, but is still vibrant in hearts, minds of Hareidis."

Am Shalem: 'We Reflect The Forgotten View'

School Textbook Confusing Judaism and Islam Withdrawn

A religious studies textbook is so littered with errors confusing Judaism and Islam that it has produced a leaflet of corrections.

School Textbook Confusing Judaism and Islam Withdrawn

Suspected Synagogue Bomb Bag ‘Full of Religious Books’

Whoever left a duffel bag at a Florida synagogue scared the dickens out of its rabbi. A bomb squad found it full of religious books.

Suspected Synagogue Bomb Bag ‘Full of Religious Books’

War on Circumcision Spreads to Germany, Norway

A German court has ruled that circumcision is a criminal offense, and a Norwegian political party wants to outlaw the religious practice.

War on Circumcision Spreads to Germany, Norway

Group Hosts Special Bar, Bat Mitzvahs for Deaf Children

The Council of Young Israel Rabbis plans its 12th bar and bat mitzvah ceremony for young men and women with hearing problems.

Group Hosts Special Bar, Bat Mitzvahs for Deaf Children

Case Closed Against Authors of 'The King's Torah'

Case against authors of "The King's Torah," the book which had msm calling for authors' indictment, has been closed by Att'y General.

Case Closed Against Authors of 'The King's Torah'

Political Activism Returns With Vigor to Bar Ilan University

Until recently, any 'scent' of political programming was prohibited at Bar Ilan. Now, students seek to return Jewish, Zionist values.

Political Activism Returns With Vigor to Bar Ilan University

Biblical Ceremony Held for Soldier Killed in Hit-and-Run

Rabbis hold a Biblical-style ceremony for soldier killed in traffic accident. “Our hands did not shed this blood.”

Biblical Ceremony Held for Soldier Killed in Hit-and-Run

Ex IDF Education Head: Religious Zionism Getting 'Too Religious'

Former IDF Education head Stern, known for criticism of religious Zionists, called for end to their “move to the far religious right”.

Ex IDF Education Head: Religious Zionism Getting 'Too Religious'

Rabbi Nixes Annual Uman Trip

There is no justification in Jewish law for spending Rosh Hashanah in the Ukraine, Israeli rabbi says.

Rabbi Nixes Annual Uman Trip






























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