Our sages wondered why the Exodus is mentioned specifically in response to avoiding insects.
Prime Minister recounts family history during Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the Knesset.
US Congressman Cory Mills tells Bloomberg he spoke with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa about US sanctions, removal of chemical weapons, and the possibility of Syria joining the Abraham Accords.
After seeing a Hamas video of Omri Miran, who spent time with him in captivity, captivity survivor Keith Siegel turned to President Trump and called on him to help.
Yaakov Hagoel, one of the leaders of the World Likud ZOA-15 coalition, says: 'Voting for smaller parties may lead to a left-wing victory—it’s crucial to vote for the major right-wing party, ZOA-15.'
About 20 Breslov Hasidim visited the Tomb of Joshua and threw stones at Palestinian Arabs in the area.
Prisoner in northern Israel accidentally released early, returned to prison; regional commander demands inquiry.
Marking 80 years since liberation, Israeli President Herzog and Polish President Duda to lead March of the Living alongside 80 Holocaust survivors and 10 freed October 7 hostages.
Released hostage Eli Sharabi joined the March of the Living, spoke near the Auschwitz crematoria and called for the release of all 59 hostages remaining.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Polish President Andrzej Duda, meet at Auschwitz to commemorate Holocaust. 'We must not remain silent in the face of hatred between peoples.'
When two great rabbis take time out of their busy day to hand-write a lengthy letter, the matter at hand must be important.
It’s essential to recognize that Israel’s actions are aligned with broader Western interests, and that Israel is acting as a proxy army for the U.S. and the West with shared stakes in neutralizing a state sponsor of global terrorism.
Holocaust survivor Mogadi (Esther) Ungar ascends stage with her family to sing the national anthem 'Hatikva,' asks to rise while singing the anthem.
We can suggest that the foundation of the entire Torah rests on the declaration of pure and simple faith that we proclaim twice a day—“Shema Yisrael, Ad-onai Elo-henu Ad-onai Echad”, which, when done properly, empowers the Jewish people to defeat the machinations of the Yetzer Hara.
Last night, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem was broken into, and six rare birds and about twenty parrots were stolen from it. The zoo's management believes that it was a well-planned theft by animal traffickers.
Beit Shemesh fire reignites, firefighters battle multiple new blazes in central Israel.
Eternal Heroism: President Isaac Herzog and leading rabbis write letters in Torah scroll dedicated to memory of Sergeant Segev Schwartz, who jumped on a grenade to save dozens of his comrades.
Released hostage Tal Shoham shares that Hamas continued to threaten his wife even after setting her free.
Six Givati Brigade soldiers affected by nighttime building collapse, all evacuated themselves safely.
Holocaust survivor Arie Reiter, who lit a torch yesterday at the state ceremony at Yad Vashem, shared his story in an interview on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Rabbi Dov Lando, leader of the Lithuanian-haredi community, admitted to hospital following fall.
A haunting video shows the moment of silence for the victims of the Holocaust at the scene of the Supernova festival massacre.
The Russian FSB has published a segment from the investigation of the commandant of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, where approximately 100,000 people were murdered.
National wreath-laying ceremony honoring Holocaust martyrs and heroes kicks off at Yad Vashem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with community leaders, including Rabbi Zamir Isayev, and discuss Jewish life in Azerbaijan. 'This is a tremendous privilege for our generation,' community members say.
Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as he exits Yale speech; Ben Gvir uninjured.
At least 10,000 dunams burned in Judea; fire contained but not yet extinguished.
The story of Moroccan Jews on Victory Day over Nazi Germany, as described by Rabbi Yosef Mashash, zt"l, is a testament to the way in which world history unfolded in Jewish neighborhoods in North Africa. We must pass on this legacy - not only as another chapter of Holocaust history, but as a foundation for a broader Jewish identity.
On Holocaust Memorial Day, the story of the popular 'Ani Maamin' tune takes on new meaning as a song of faith and hope - and as one devoted hasid's last gift to his beloved rebbe and the Jewish world.
We must never forget—not only the horrors of the past but the miracle of the present. and how they are connected. Because If a sovereign Jewish state had existed in the 1930s, millions of Jews could have been saved.
Antisemites desire the butchery of Jews. And are ready to revere those who were butchered. Opinion.
The story of where fate brought me in 1963 at the age of 16 when I was in high school. As an average Soviet schoolboy, I was far from Judaism in all its aspects. Jewish history changed everything.
Ukrainian authorities urged to act after images surface showing three youths desecrating the Drobytsky Yar Holocaust memorial in Kharkiv. Two of them were seen giving Nazi salutes. Jewish Confederation of Ukraine demands justice, calling the act deeply offensive to the memory of Holocaust victims.
US Secretary of State stresses that Iran must cease uranium enrichment to reach a deal with Washington.
Martin Green, head of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, firmly opposes calls to exclude Israel, emphasizing the apolitical nature of the event.
Cornell University removes singer Kehlani from its Slope Day concert lineup following backlash over her antisemitic and anti-Israel comments.
Iran is reinforcing two heavily fortified tunnel systems near its Natanz nuclear facility, according to satellite imagery analyzed by a Washington-based think tank.
On Yom Hashoah, US President issues solemn proclamation honoring the victims of the Holocaust, condemning rising antisemitism, and reaffirming the US commitment to Holocaust remembrance and the defense of Israel.
Yale College revokes Yalies4Palestine's status as an official student group after the organization promoted a protest against Israeli minister on campus.
Holocaust survivors and Hamas captivity survivors gather at the crematoria of Auschwitz, pray together for the remaining hostages, sing Israel’s national anthem "Hatikvah," and declare: "Am Yisrael Chai".
At March of the Living's Holocaust remembrance ceremony, Israeli UN Ambassador condemns the resurgence of antisemitism: "We will not apologize for defending ourselves. Am Israel Chai!"
IAEA to dispatch a technical team to Tehran to explore reinstating surveillance at Iranian nuclear sites, signaling cautious progress in nuclear oversight.
Large-scale fires rage near Jerusalem. Residents of evacuated communities permitted to return to their homes. Firefighters working to contain the blaze. Border Police officer moderately injured, three firefighters sustain minor injuries.
Anti-Israel protesters rebuild encampment 1 year to the day after the previous encampment, blocking and making antisemitic taunts at Jewish students to protest off-campus visit by Itamar Ben--Gvir.
The Holocaust Memorial Day opening ceremony began late after Prime Minister Netanyahu's motorcade was delayed due to a security concern.
Jewish celebrities are condemning Irish band Kneecap after it projected anti-Israel messages on stage and led the crowd at the Coachella music festival in an anti-Israel chant.
101-year-old Holocaust survivor Eliezer Sheffer recited the 'El Maleh Rahamim' memorial prayer at the Holocaust Remembrance Day opening ceremony at the Testimony House in Nir Galim.
The Palestinian Authority Chairman is calling on Hamas to hand over its weapons to the PA, relinquish power, and stop giving Israel "pretexts to destroy Gaza."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the state Holocaust Remembrance Day opening ceremony and promised that Israel will defeat Hamas and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
President Herzog, in his address at the Holocaust Memorial Day Opening Ceremony at Yad Vashem, warned against polarization and invoked the resilience of survivors.
Those who fought and those who went to their deaths with heads held high. All are holy.
Foreign Minisgter Gideon Sa’ar at the Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony with Foreign Ambassadors at the Foreign Ministry. 'We will not allow the new antisemites to rob us of our right to self-defense.'
Remembering the tragedies of the past, while extremely significant, provides no protection against their being repeated.
Israel marks 80 years since the end of the Holocaust.
Since the beginning of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, more than 140 terrorists who posed a threat have been eliminated across Lebanon.
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman informs IDF the situation in which female soldiers are sent to guard the worst terrorists despite reports of sexual harassment by prisoners cannot continue.
Transgender Eurovision champion's participation in the official state Independence Day opening ceremony met with opposition on both the right and left.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the fire management forward command post overseeing the firefighting efforts and explained their goals.
Just as there were crises on the eighth day when the Mishkan was erected, so too in our times, when we have been privileged to establish our national home, there are national and personal crises.
