Michael Freund

Hundreds of 'Lost Tribe' Bnei Menashe Jews make Aliyah

Michael Freund, founder of Shavei Yisrael, speaks with i24NEWS about the return of the 'Lost Tribe' of Menashe.

10 Indian-Jewish ‘lost tribe’ couples remarried in Israel

Ten Indian-Jewish couples from the Bnei Menashe “lost tribe” marry in a Jewish ceremony at an absorption center in northern Israel.

Watch: Bnei Menashe recite Shema for first time in Israel

72 members of the Bnei Menashe community make aliyah, recite Shema. Beginning of year-long campaign to bring hundreds of members to Israel.

Bnei Menashe gather in India to celebrate Hanukkah

Thousand of Bnei Menashe in India gather to celebrate Hanukkah

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Aliyah from China: Jewish history in the making

Arutz Sheva welcomes home 5 women from ancient Chinese Jewish community after thousands of years, in 'fulfillment of prophecy.'

Under the Radar, Shavei Israel Has Brought Back Thousands

The organization has literally facilitated the return of thousands of people to Judaism around the world and is still seeing more demand.

'Israel Must Not Lose Forced Converts to Portugal'

Portugal on Thursday approves giving Jewish Inquisition victims' descendants citizenship; 'Israel must reconnect them with Jewish people.'

Spain Renewing Jewish Historical Sites for Profit?

Critics say Spain is investing in ancient sites of Jewish life wiped out by Inquisition simply to promote tourism.

'A Ray of Light' as Bnei Menashe Return from India

43 Jews from India arrive, bringing year total to a record 410. MK Lipman: 'the arrival should remind us of the special times we live in.'

Watch the 'Lions of Zion' Crowned in Jerusalem

See live feed of Moskowitz Prize for Zionism ceremony, recognizing key nationalists in Israel.

Historic Seder Held in Kaifeng

Remnants of ancient community returning to their Jewish roots with first Seder in memory, sponsored by Shavei Israel organization.

Watch A Chinese Jew's Heartfelt Passover Song

Ram, the cantor of China's renewed ancient Jewish community of Kaifeng, sings of redemption.

Gatherer of 'Lost Tribes' Wins Moskowitz Prize

Michael Freund will share 'Lion of Zion prize' with Zionist notables, including archaeologist who saved priceless Temple Mount artifacts.

Portugal Sets Sights on Renewing Jewish Life

The first Jewish cultural and religious center in Portugal was inaugurated last week following expulsion of Jews 500 years ago.

Poland's 'Hidden Jews' Gather for a Special Shabbat

Dozens of "hidden Jews," Poles who have long-forgotten Jewish roots, gathered for a special Shabbat - at the gates of Auschwitz

Israeli Chief Rabbi Greets Newly Arrived Bnei Menashe Immigrants

Israel’s Sephardic Chief Rabbi congratulated the 274 Bnei Menashe immigrants from India who arrived in the Jewish state in recent months.

2,000th Member of Lost Tribe Returns Home

The 2,000th member of the ancient Bnei Menashe community lands in Israel as a new citizen.

Marranos Gather in Southern Italy to Explore Their Roots

Dozens of Italians of Jewish descent -- Marranos -- have gathered in the southern region of the country to explore their roots this week.

Israeli Government Allows 7,000 Bnei Menashe to Make Aliyah

Thanks to the efforts of Shavei Israel, government drafts plan to allow for more than 7,000 of the Bnei Menashe to arrive in Israel.

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India's Bnei Menashe mark Yom Haatzmaut

Hundreds of Bnei Menashe in northeastern India gathered together earlier this week for communal celebrations of Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day).

Seven Ways to Save Jerusalem

Let's Launch Arab Apartheid Week

Promo: Coming Home to Zion

India's Bnei Menashe Celebrate Chanukah

The 7,200 members of the Bnei Menashe community of northeastern India ushered in the festival of Chanukah this weekend with joy and ceremony.

An Appeal of Faith to President George W. Bush

Is Yossi Beilin still rooting for the Seattle Seahawks?

Rafah: A Turbulent History

Israeli Culture: The Last, Great Frontier

Visit From a Dictator

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<I>Chukat</I>: The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land

<I>Beha?alotecha</I>: The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land

<I>Behar-B?chukotai</I>: The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land

<I>Acharei Mot-Kedoshim</I>: The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land

<I>Tazri?a-Metzora</I>: The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land ? <I>Shabbat HaGadol</I>

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land ? Yitro

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The Malady of Oslo

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land - Shemot

Radio Free Gaza

Arafat?s Palm Pilot

The Cycle of Absurdity

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land-VaYishlach

What Happened to Religious Aliyah?

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land-Vayetze

Who Are You Calling Stupid, Dr. Solana?

Five Reasons to Rejoice

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land-Toldot

The Death of Outrage

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land- Chayei Sarah

From Balfour to Blair

The Prophets, the Process and the Promised Land-Vayera

The Bosom of the Beast

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