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Israeli politicians and the sin of foolishness

Many politicians have what to apologize for, and there's no time to do so like the days after Yom Kippur.

Israeli politicians and the sin of foolishness

Meet the Jewish Latin Princess

Yael Trusch, host of the award-winning podcast Jewish Latin Princess, interviews the world’s most uniquely talented Jewish women.

Meet the Jewish Latin Princess

Happy New Year from around the Jewish world

Jewish Agency conveys wishes from around Jewish world for a happy New Year. At year's end, world Jewish population stands at 14.8 million.

Happy New Year from around the Jewish world

Meet Portugal’s hidden Jews

What do we know about the Crypto Jews who went into hiding during 300 years of the Inquisition?

Meet Portugal’s hidden Jews

Jews most targeted minority group in Canada

For third straight year, Canadian Jews in 2018 remained most targeted minority group for police-reported hate-crimes throughout the country.

Jews most targeted minority group in Canada

'There is no food, only anti-Semitism,' Venezuelans make aliyah

The Jewish Agency is quietly assisting Jews to leave Venezuela and make aliyah to Israel. 'It's dangerous to walk on the streets.'

'There is no food, only anti-Semitism,' Venezuelans make aliyah

Jews and the non-Jews who love them

When a non-Jew recognizes that the Torah is true, from whom do they learn Torah? Dr. Rivkah Lambert Adler has the answer.

Jews and the non-Jews who love them

Meet the Jews around the US

In honor of the 4th of July, meet Jews across America celebrating the diversity of Jewish life throughout this great nation.

Meet the Jews around the US

The woman who found out she was a ‘Crypto-Jew'

What is it like to discover after being raised as a Christian all your life that you and your family are really…Jewish?

The woman who found out she was a ‘Crypto-Jew'

The richest person in at least 7 states is Jewish

Former three-term New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, 77, is the richest person in New York with a net worth of $58.3 billion.

The richest person in at least 7 states is Jewish

FBI convenes Muslim, Jewish, Christian leaders over security

FBI convenes meeting of leaders of Muslim, Jewish and Christian groups to discuss means of preventing attacks on religious institutions.

FBI convenes Muslim, Jewish, Christian leaders over security

How one rabbi connects the Jews and Muslims of Malmo

Meet the rabbi who changed the rules of the game between Muslims and Jews in Sweden.

How one rabbi connects the Jews and Muslims of Malmo

White House invites Jewish leaders over for a talk

Trump administration invites Jewish leaders to talk about 'pertinent issues' impacting community.

White House invites Jewish leaders over for a talk

Iran Broadcast Authority head:

'Iranians replaced Jews as G-d's Chosen People'

Abdolali Ali-Asgari, head of IRIB, Iran's Broadcasting Authority, says while Jews were once the 'Chosen people,' they were superseded.

'Iranians replaced Jews as G-d's Chosen People'

When President Lincoln fought for the Jews

Abraham Lincoln's influence extends far beyond specific events for which he is most well-known. Commentary

When President Lincoln fought for the Jews

Are Diaspora Jews sinking in exile?

The Aliyah Team questions the role of Jews in exile.

Are Diaspora Jews sinking in exile?

73% of Israeli Jews light Hanukkah candles

A high percentage of Jews in Israel light the Menorah candles every night on Hanukkah.

73% of Israeli Jews light Hanukkah candles

Ohio:

Congressional candidate ad blames 'billionaire Communist Jews'

Radio spot says TV networks controlled by 'billionaire Communist Jews' and 'anti-American' Jews control computer election vendors.

Congressional candidate ad blames 'billionaire Communist Jews'

Who were the Jews of the Titanic?

Watch of Jew who died on the Titanic sold at auction. Dozens of other Jews were on the ship. Who were they and what were they doing there?

Who were the Jews of the Titanic?

PA J-lem governor: Jews have no right to pray on Temple Mount

PA governor of Jerusalem condemns policy of 'Judaizing' city, states Jews have no right to pray on Temple Mount.

PA J-lem governor: Jews have no right to pray on Temple Mount

Indian state grants minority status to its Jewish community

Home to about 170 Jews, Gujarat third state in India to recognize Jews as minority community.

Indian state grants minority status to its Jewish community

Study: Haredim reversing Jewish population decline in Britain

High birthrates among haredim are responsible for recent growth in number of British Jews following decades of decline, a new study shows.

Study: Haredim reversing Jewish population decline in Britain

Poll shows deep divide between Israeli, American Jews

Twin polls of Israeli, US Jews uncover divides on range of issues - with an especially stark one on perceptions of President Trump.

Poll shows deep divide between Israeli, American Jews

Poll:

23% of British respondents ‘unwilling’ to have Jew in family

Highest level of acceptance of Jews as family members in Netherlands, where 96% would have no problem with Jew joining family.

23% of British respondents ‘unwilling’ to have Jew in family

'There is no future for Jews in France'

WZO rep in France tells Arutz Sheva about the tough situation for French Jews, who are leaving the country - and not just for Israel.

'There is no future for Jews in France'

Russian rabbi: Jewish community shouldn't interfere in politics

Russia's Rabbi Boroda says a Jewish personality in the Russian administration is not a positive phenomenon.

Russian rabbi: Jewish community shouldn't interfere in politics

'Spengler' responds to Polish 'Jewish truth' smear

Influential analyst hits back at Polish journalist, notes the last Polish Gentile to win a Nobel in science was Madame Curie in 1911.

'Spengler' responds to Polish 'Jewish truth' smear

Polish priest: Truth for Jews is whatever’s beneficial to them

'For us, the truth corresponds to facts. For the Jew, truth means something that conforms to his understanding of what’s beneficial.'

Polish priest: Truth for Jews is whatever’s beneficial to them

'We want a Jewish presence in Portugal'

Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism reaches out to Jewish communities in US, calling for Jews to visit and live in Portugal.

'We want a Jewish presence in Portugal'

Immigrants in Austria: Judaism is harmful to the world

Survey of immigrants in radical bastion of Graz, Austria - most of them Afghans - finds 54.5% believe Jews only care about themselves.

Immigrants in Austria: Judaism is harmful to the world

Arab indicted for assaulting haredi Jews in Silwan

Arab youth and his friend forced Jews to praise Hamas, insult the State and its officials, kiss their hands and declare faith in Islam.

Arab indicted for assaulting haredi Jews in Silwan

North Carolina imam invokes Islamic text about killing Jews

Imam in Raleigh, North Carolina, invokes Islamic text that prophesies the killing of Jews by Muslims during a sermon at a local mosque.

North Carolina imam invokes Islamic text about killing Jews

'She was so clearly a rising star'

Communities remember Jewish victims of Costa Rica crash for their passionate social justice work.

'She was so clearly a rising star'

Poll: Most Jewish, Arab youth want to interact with each other

New poll shows today's Jewish and Arab youth are interested in meeting young people from the other sector.

Poll: Most Jewish, Arab youth want to interact with each other

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence

Jewish activists for independent Kurdistan promote cause in NY, Jerusalem.

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence

Manhattan ramming victim is a Jew from Argentina

At least eight people were killed and multiple people injured after a rental truck hit cyclists and pedestrians on a bike path

Manhattan ramming victim is a Jew from Argentina

French judge orders schools to reinstate pork-free lunches

French court rules that schools should provide an alternative to lunches containing pork for Muslim and Jewish students.

French judge orders schools to reinstate pork-free lunches

In intermarriage stats, American Muslims beat Jews hands down

New study shoes US Muslims intermarry less, are more religious than American Jews.

In intermarriage stats, American Muslims beat Jews hands down

Miraculous times:

Jews flocking to Temple Mount after Waqf abandons site

Waqf disappearance from Temple Mount in protest allows Jews to visit without harassment.

Jews flocking to Temple Mount after Waqf abandons site

In historic ceremony, Panama Jews become Spanish citizens

8 Panamanians receive Spanish citizenship under law of return for Sephardi Jews.

In historic ceremony, Panama Jews become Spanish citizens

'In two more generations, there won't be any Jews left here'

Former Jewish community president says he asked French government to preserve Paris synagogue since 'no Jews will remain to care for it.'

'In two more generations, there won't be any Jews left here'

'Not only Gentiles saved Jews during the Holocaust'

Jerusalem College holds educational competition to raise awareness about Jews who worked to save other Jews during the Holocaust.

'Not only Gentiles saved Jews during the Holocaust'

IDF disperses Jewish, Arab, rock throwers

Jews, Arabs, throw stones at each other in Judea and Samaria.

IDF disperses Jewish, Arab, rock throwers

Preparing for Passover in Ukraine's last shtetl

The elderly population of Ukraine's last shtetl tells their story and gives a glimpse into days of old.

Preparing for Passover in Ukraine's last shtetl

Meet the Jews in Trump's administration

Trump appoints 11 Jews to serve in new administration.

Meet the Jews in Trump's administration

Jews with Russian heritage protest Trump's planned refugee ban

American Jews with roots in former Soviet Union sign petition protesting Trump plan to block Muslim refugees.

Jews with Russian heritage protest Trump's planned refugee ban

Study finds Jews are world’s most educated religious group

Jews are the world’s most-educated religious group, with an average of more than 13 years of formal schooling, according to a new study.

Study finds Jews are world’s most educated religious group

Google removes ‘are Jews evil’ search suggestion

Google removes the phrase “are Jews evil,” which had been automatically generated by its search algorithm.

Google removes ‘are Jews evil’ search suggestion

Study finds Arabs fear Hezbollah more than Jews do

A new study finds that Israeli Arabs feared for their lives during the Second Lebanon War, on a scale greater than Israeli Jews.

Study finds Arabs fear Hezbollah more than Jews do

Muslim woman's praise for Jewish man wins social media salute

Facebook post by a Muslim-American woman about the kindness of a 90-year-old Jew attracts the attention of thousands of social media users.

Muslim woman's praise for Jewish man wins social media salute

Trump supporter backtracks on suggestion that Sanders convert

Pastor who urged the religious conversion of Bernie Sanders says he hadn’t meant to insult the “Jewish faith.”

Trump supporter backtracks on suggestion that Sanders convert

35% of Hungarians are anti-Semitic

New study finds 23% of respondents hold ‘extreme’ anti-Semitic views toward Jews, 12% are ‘moderate.'

35% of Hungarians are anti-Semitic

Do all Jews' genes lead back to Turkey?

Startling new research suggests all Jews - even Ashkenazic Jews - have Turkish-Greek roots originating in the Persian Empire.

Do all Jews' genes lead back to Turkey?

Spanish Radio Station Pulls Program Linking Jews and Satanism

Spain public radio removes an episode of a program that linked Jews to Satanism from its website after complaints from Jewish groups.

Spanish Radio Station Pulls Program Linking Jews and Satanism

Jews and Muslims Stand Up Against Violence in Joint Prayer

Arutz Sheva speaks with participants at Sunday's joint Israeli-Arab prayer session at the Gush Etzion junction.

Jews and Muslims Stand Up Against Violence in Joint Prayer

Cameron: Anti-Jewish Conspiracies Must be Challenged

British PM says conspiracy theories of a powerful Jewish cabal must be challenged in efforts to counter Islamic radicalization.

Cameron: Anti-Jewish Conspiracies Must be Challenged

World Jewish Population Back at Pre-Holocaust Levels

70 years since end of WWII, Knesset report shows global Jewish population, including mixed marriages, back at 16 million.

World Jewish Population Back at Pre-Holocaust Levels

Despite Rising Anti-Semitism, Jews Held in High Regard in Europe

A Pew Research Center poll on attitudes toward minorities in six European Union countries reveals most favorable sentiment is for Jews.

Despite Rising Anti-Semitism, Jews Held in High Regard in Europe

Oslo Jewish-Muslim Event Organizer: Jews Behind 9/11

One of the Muslim organizers of a Muslim-Jewish coexistence event in Oslo said in 2008 that 'powerful' Jews were behind 9/11.

Oslo Jewish-Muslim Event Organizer: Jews Behind 9/11

Coexistence in Oslo?

Norwegian Muslims Surround Oslo Synagogue in 'Peace Circle'

Over 1,000 turn out to identify with Jews following Muslim terror attacks on Jews, Jewish leader calls 'look to Norway' - but is he right?

Norwegian Muslims Surround Oslo Synagogue in 'Peace Circle'