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Despite Ethnic unrest, Bnei Menashe celebrate Sukkot in northeastern India

Like many Jews around the world, the Bnei Menashe community of northeastern India is gathering to celebrate Sukkot this week.

Bnei Menashe celebrate Sukkot in northeastern India

Watch: Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

Thousands have gathered to recite the Sukkot prayers and experience the Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) service at the Western Wall.

Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

TRAGEDY: Mother of 2-week-old suddenly collapses and dies in bedroom

Hatzalah volunteers tried to resuscitate her while the family watched in horror, but after heroically trying, they were unable to save her.

Mother of 2-week-old suddenly collapses and dies in bedroom

Rare Torah scroll shown at Saudi Arabia book fair

Rare Torah scroll written in the 16th century is shown to tens of thousands at Saudi Arabia book fair.

Rare Torah scroll shown at Saudi Arabia book fair

Largest sukkah in the world built in Jerusalem

World's largest sukkah is built on an area of 800 sqm and accommodates 650 people at a time.

Largest sukkah in the world built in Jerusalem

Peruvian arrested for bomb threats against synagogues

Eddie Nunez Santos made more than 150 threats, mostly by email, against synagogues, hospitals, school districts, and other institutions.

Peruvian arrested for bomb threats against synagogues

Celebrating Sukkot in Israel? Where to party like they did in the temple

Every night, a temple-period celebration is brought to life in countless locations across the country.

Where to party like they did in the temple

The Morbid Reason This Boy Might Not Have A Bar Mitzvah

There is a question in the minds of everyone who knows the Byriben family: will Shimon celebrate his bar mitzvah this year?

The Morbid Reason This Boy Might Not Have A Bar Mitzvah

Watch live: Musical Hallel with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

A large group of worshipers gathered on Sunday morning in Jerusalem to recite the Sukkot morning prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Musical Hallel with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

JFNA: For Jewish women, Dianne Feinstein smashed glass ceilings

Jewish Federations of North America: Dianne Feinstein was 'a powerful politician driven by her Jewish values & championing women’s rights.'

JFNA: For Jewish women, Dianne Feinstein smashed glass ceilings

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous Sukkot holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Chabad premiers Sukkot search engine

A specially designed program will help the public find the nearest of the hundreds of public sukkahs Chabad will operate for the holiday.

Chabad premiers Sukkot search engine

IFCJ Brings IDF Personnel to Seniors to Help Celebrate Sukkot

In preparation for Sukkot, IFCJ works with Association for Israel Soldiers to help construct sukkot in senior homes across Israel.

IFCJ Brings IDF Personnel to Seniors to Help Celebrate Sukkot

Talking Parsha: What's Sukkot really about?

In this week's exploration, we delve into a seemingly straightforward question: "Why do we sit in a Sukkah on Sukkot?"

Talking Parsha: What's Sukkot really about?

Synagogue sextons concerned: Shortage of herring possible on Simchat Torah

Three million herring stuck on the way to Israel, creating concerns among sextons of local synagogues over a possible shortage.

Shortage of herring possible on Simchat Torah

United Hatzalah: This is how to have a safe and happy Sukkot

With volunteers already treating several Sukkot-related injuries, the organization asks to follow a few guidelines during the holiday.

This is how to have a safe and happy Sukkot

In Asia, most Jews opt for an imported etrog over one grown locally

Why most Asian Jews use imported etrogs on Sukkot even though their countries grow the fruit.

Asia: Most Jews opt for an imported etrog over one grown locally

Chief Rabbis support Rabbi Amar against Supreme Court

Supreme Court demands state explain why Rabbi Shlomo Amar should not stand trial after speaking his opinion on several communities.

Chief Rabbis support Rabbi Amar against Supreme Court

17,000 Adirei HaTorah Heroines Honored at BMG Evening of Inspiration

A sea of women filled the N'Shei Adirei HaTorah gathering in tribute to the women standing beside their husbands steeped in Torah.

17,000 Adirei HaTorah Heroines Honored at BMG

7-Year-Old Thought Father Was Asleep. The Truth Was Darker

Their mother can see what is happening, and the truth stings.

7-Year-Old Thought Father Was Asleep. The Truth Was Darker

Watch: End of Yom Kippur Fast at the Western Wall

Thousands mark end of holiest day of the Jewish calendar with singing at Jerusalem holy site.

Watch: End of Yom Kippur Fast at the Western Wall

Israel's Ambassador to the US: May this Day of Atonement help usher in peace

Ambassador Michael Herzog ahead of Yom Kippur: I wish us all a truly meaningful day.

'May this Day of Atonement help usher in peace'

Canada: Jewish groups condemn parliament for honoring man who fought for Nazis

Jewish organizations demand Canada’s Parliament apologize for giving standing ovation to man who fought for Nazi unit.

Parliament under fire for honoring man who fought for Nazis

Ambassador Erdan: It is never too late to change

Israel’s UN Ambassador shares words from the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ahead of Yom Kippur.

'It is never too late to change'

President Biden: May we all be sealed in the Book of Life

US President Joe Biden issues statement on the occasion of Yom Kippur: Jill and I extend our best wishes on this sacred and solemn holiday.

'May we all be sealed in the Book of Life'

She Looked Into The Mirror And Saw Someone Who Died

I am turning to you with a cry from the depths of my heart to come to the aid of a bride who is orphaned from her mother.

She Looked Into The Mirror And Saw Someone Who Died

Father-in-law of Jewish music star passes away

Famed Jewish singer Avraham Fried's father-in-law passed away today in Crown Heights.

Father-in-law of Jewish music star passes away

Sara Netanyahu to Jewish leaders: How come you don't condemn what they say about me?

PM's wife asks US Jewish leaders who met with her and her husband in New York why they do not condemn the incitement against her family.

'How come you don't condemn what they say about me?'

Sole Survivor Of Jewish Family Faces Crazy Dilemma

What is happening right now is the single hardest thing she has been through after losing her father

Sole Survivor Of Jewish Family Faces Crazy Dilemma

Hasidim from Brooklyn put tefillin on protesters outside UN

Hundreds of Chabad-Lubavitch hasidim arrive at the UN on Friday, offering protesters for and against the judicial reform to lay tefillin.

Hasidim from Brooklyn put tefillin on protesters outside UN

ADL CEO: Adidas CEO apologized for misstatement on Kanye West

Head of Anti-Defamation League says Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden apologized for remarks suggesting Kanye West regretted his antisemitic comments.

'Adidas CEO apologized for misstatement on Kanye West'

Can anyone guarantee life?

Who does not want to be inscribed in the book of life!

Can anyone guarantee life?

Rabbis Helping Rabbis Help the Community

35th Annual Chai Elul Siyum HaShas & 81st Annual Dinner of the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim held.

Rabbis Helping Rabbis Help the Community

Who Says You Can't Work And Learn Halacha In-Depth?

Many of you have memories of your formative years in Yeshiva. The passion, the excitement, the desire to understand every word of the Gemara

Who Says You Can't Work And Learn Halacha In-Depth?

Lithuania president honors Jews who rescued rare books during Holocaust

In New York, Lithuania’s president honors those who saved Jewish artifacts during and after the Holocaust.

Lithuania pres. honors Jews who rescued books during Holocaust

Rare video: Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neria sings High Holiday tunes

Ahead of Yom Kippur, rare archive video is released showing leading Religious Zionist rabbi singing High Holiday tunes.

Rare video: Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neria sings High Holiday tunes

Three additional suspects arrested for hanging antisemitic banners in Floriday

Officers arrested Anthony Altick, and Ronald Murray and Amanda Rains turned themselves in for hanging antisemitic banners on overpass.

3 additional suspects arrested for hanging antisemitic banners

Tunisia’s Djerba added to UNSECO World Heritage list

The resort island is home to the Ghriba synagogue, to which thousands of Jews flock every year on Lag Ba'Omer.

Tunisia’s Djerba added to UNSECO World Heritage list

Jerusalem's "Four Species" Sukkot market returns

Jerusalem Municipality announces reopening of largest "four species" market in Israel for the Sukkot holiday.

Jerusalem's "Four Species" Sukkot market returns

TRAGIC: Israeli Family Faces Second Major Blow

2 years ago, Yanky, Ruty, Devorah, Yair, Chani, and Dov world crumbled when their father was diagnosed with a severe heart disease.

TRAGIC: Israeli Family Faces Second Major Blow

Thousands Of Israelis Predicted To Go Hungry This Tishrei

714 Israeli families are struggling to survive financially during a devastating medical crisis, without us they'll be hungry this Tishrei

Thousands Of Israelis Predicted To Go Hungry This Tishrei

Singer Lee Biran refuses to work on Shabbat

Singer Lee Biran tells of the realization that made him decide not to perform on Shabbat: 'You have to pause the game."

Singer Lee Biran refuses to work on Shabbat

'World's largest sukkah' returns to Jerusalem

800-square meter sukkah, dubbed the "Mayor's Sukkah,' to be erected in Safra Square, hold a wide range of activities for the public.

'World's largest sukkah' returns to Jerusalem

A story of repentance: About NIS 1,400

About an hour after the end of Rosh Hashanah, we opened the door and saw an envelope on the floor.

About NIS 1,400

Hungary: Historic synagogue reopening

Synagogue reopening marks landmark collaboration between Chabad and haredi Jewish community.

Hungary: Historic synagogue reopening

Tishrei at 770: Record number of Chabad hasidim visit 770

Record number of Chabad-Lubavitch hasidim visit world headquarters at 770 in Brooklyn, New York.

Record number of Chabad hasidim visit 770

Medieval German synagogue added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Synagogue in Erfurt, Germany, dating back to the 1090s, seen as one of the oldest in Central Europe, is added to UNESCO World Heritage list.

Medieval German synagogue added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Rep. Nadler blasts Trump: Your antisemitism is loud and clear

Rep. Jerry Nadler rips Trump over his criticism of liberal Jews in a post on Rosh Hashanah.

'Your antisemitism is loud and clear'

Rabbi Kolodetsky urges support for family facing crisis

The well-respected Rabbi is close to the family, vouches for the authenticity of the plea and calls upon the community to help.

Rabbi Kolodetsky urges support for family facing crisis

Temple Institute Rabbi: 'Jews came from all of Israel to blow the shofar on Shabbat'

Rabbi Yisrael Ariel describes how the Temple Institute brought back a practice from the Talmudic era over Rosh Hashanah.

'Jews came from all of Israel to blow the shofar on Shabbat'

'You voted to destroy America' | Donald Trump's Rosh Hashanah greetings for liberal Jews

The former president wished liberal Jews 'make better choices" and listed several actions taken for Israel and the Jewish people.

Donald Trump sends Rosh Hashanah greetings to liberal Jews

Rabbi Abraham Wolf: The Odessa Jewish Community Needs Your Help

Rabbi Wolf shows the dire circumstances facing the community and their pressing need for support amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Rabbi Abraham Wolf's Urgent Appeal for Assistance

Israeli pilgrim collapses and dies in Uman on Rosh Hashanah

The Israeli collapsed in front of his children, who were next to him at the entrance of the grave site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev.

Israeli pilgrim collapses and dies in Uman

Shana Tova from Israel National News!

Wishing a happy New Year to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening for two days, resumes Tuesday evening.

Shana Tova from Israel National News!

British PM wishes the Jewish community Shana Tova: I will always stand with you

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: British Jews play an integral part in the success of this nation.

British PM wishes the Jewish community Shana Tova

US Ambassador visits jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich in Moscow prison

Gershkovich was arrested in March on charges of espionage that carry up 20 years in prison.

US Ambassador visits jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich




























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