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Ukraine:

Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery, damaging headstones

Jewish cemetery in Saltivka district of Kharkiv, Ukraine, sustained direct hit from Russian missile, local community says.

Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery, damaging headstones

'Lawlessness'

Satmar Rebbe expresses concern for American yeshiva students

The Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum, described seeing American yeshiva students aimlessly roaming Jerusalem, warning parents that their sons are “descending, not ascending,” during his post-trip remarks.

Satmar Rebbe expresses concern for American yeshiva students

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yoni Finlay recounts the Manchester synagogue terror attack, warning that rising antisemitism has left British Jews fearful, exposed, and even considering aliyah as they question their future in the UK.

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Rachel Goldberg-Polin

'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he had found Hersh yet'

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents captivate London audience with message of hope at the Fifth Annual Sacks Conversation. 'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he could teach Hersh some of what he taught me.'

'I would ask Rabbi Sacks if he had found Hersh yet'

Ukraine synagogue set ablaze

Famous Sadigora synagogue in Ukraine set ablaze by mentally unstable individual, police apprehend suspect.

Ukraine synagogue set ablaze

Survey:

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

American Jews express sharp concern over Mamdani’s election, with most fearing it will harm Jewish security and reflect rising anti-Israel sentiment in the US.

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

Chief Rabbi

'Hitting one's wife is a gentile act'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef emphasized that violence against women is a serious act that violates the Torah, and that Jewish courts are instructed to handle the issue with the utmost severity.

'Hitting one's wife is a gentile act'

How Chabad of Zagreb encourages doctors to return to Israel

Rabbi Pinchas Zaklos, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Crotia, encourages Israeli medical students to return to Israel upon completing their studies. This is the secret of his success.

How Chabad of Zagreb encourages doctors to return to Israel

Tallit and tefillin found in airport trash in Florida

A tallit and tefillin that were lost were found in a trash bin after a complex search operation involving volunteers, airport staff, the waste management department and the local sheriff's office.

Tallit and tefillin found in airport trash in Florida

Is it permissible to operate an iRobot on Shabbat?

Rabbi Menachem Perl, head of the Tzomet Institute, says it is halachically possible, as long as there is no direct activation on Shabbat, strict conditions are observed and all preparations are made in advance.

Is it permissible to operate an iRobot on Shabbat?

New emoji:

Iranian Jewish MP changes emoji colors after receiving complaints

Dr. Homayoun Shamah, Jewish representative in Iran’s parliament, replaces blue-and-white emoji circles in messages to the Jewish community with the red, green, and white of Iran’s flag, emphasizing the change avoids any perceived support for Israel.

Iranian Jewish MP changes emoji colors after receiving complaints

'We show up'

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protesters chanted “death to the IDF”, vows that “we show up” against hate.

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

‘They will never be forgotten’:

MDA honors slain embassy employees

Ambassador Erdan and MDA supporters honor the memories of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, whose murders stunned Israel and the US.

MDA honors slain embassy employees

Antisemitism in Seattle:

High school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

Jewish student sues Seattle school district, claiming high school did nothing to stop antisemitism despite repeated complaints.

High school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

Aliyah with purpose:

Moshe and Aliza share their journey to Carmay Hanadiv

Young couple finds home in Carmay Hanadiv, where a thriving Torah-rooted community consisting of English and Hebrew speakers drew them in.

Moshe  and Aliza share their journey to Carmay Hanadiv

Czech Jewish community reports record antisemitism in 2024

Czech Jewish community reports 4,694 antisemitic incidents in 2024, a record high amid the Gaza war. Most incidents were online, but attacks and desecrations doubled.

Czech Jewish community reports record antisemitism in 2024

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

Protesters call for violence against Jews while standing outside historic Manhattan synagogue during Aliyah event.

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

Parents seek funds for 4-year-old Adel's sarcoma treatment

Four-year-old Adel was diagnosed with angiosarcoma and has begun chemotherapy. Her parents, Hadassa and Shlomo Tehuda, located an innovative treatment protocol in the United States that they say could help, but it is not covered by insurance.

Parents seek funds for 4-year-old Adel's sarcoma treatment

'Hate has gone viral'

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Addressing the the Paris Mayors Summit on Antisemitism, European Jewish Congress President Dr Moshe Kantor launched a radical plan aimed at eradicating hate-filled antisemitism from social media forums targeting disaffected youth.

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Rare historic documents:

Army deferment only for dedicated yeshiva students

Letters from late haredi leaders Rabbi Elazar Menachem Shach and Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman stress importance of ensuring only those truly dedicated to Torah learning receive deferments from military service.

Army deferment only for dedicated yeshiva students

Jewish woman given plea deal for fatally ramming haredi family

Miriam Yarimi has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a March 2024 high-speed crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and two of her children and severely injured a third child.

Jewish woman given plea deal for fatally ramming haredi family

University Heights, Ohio:

First orthodox Jewish woman voted as mayor of US city

Michelle Weiss was elected mayor of University Heights, Ohio, becoming the first orthodox Jewish woman to serve as a mayor in the US.

First orthodox Jewish woman voted as mayor of US city

Rabbi Ze'ev Smason elected CJV Vice President

The Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox Rabbis in American public policy, today announced the election by its Rabbinic Board of Rabbi Ze'ev Smason of St. Louis, Missouri, as Vice President of the organization.

Rabbi Ze'ev Smason elected CJV Vice President

Brooklyn:

Court convicts man who planned to poison Hasidic children

A Brooklyn federal jury convicted Michael Chkikvishvili of leading a hate-driven plot to poison Hasidic children and promote mass attacks, with prosecutors warning his activities posed a grave threat to the community.

Court convicts man who planned to poison Hasidic children

Watch:

War amputee Chabad emmissary joins in music from hospital bed

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who was severely wounded in Syria and lost both his legs, used to attend the annual Chabad emissary gathering in the United States every year. This year, he joined the event remotely from his hospital bed.

War amputee Chabad emmissary joins in music from hospital bed

MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events

Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour” as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim.

MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events

New York:

Yeshiva student killed when tree falls on his car

A 29-year-old yeshiva student, father of 3, from Boro Park, was killed in a devastating accident in New York, when a tree fell on his car while he was driving.

Yeshiva student killed when tree falls on his car

Outrage in Germany:

Call to cancel auction of Holocaust artifacts

Auschwitz-Birkenau International Committee urges German auction house to cancel sale of Holocaust items, says inclusion of such items 'cynical and shameless.'

Call to cancel auction of Holocaust artifacts

'Gun Rush' sweeps Jewish New York

Jewish New Yorkers are buying firearms and seeking training in anticipation of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani taking office, fearing a rise in antisemitic incidents and reduced police protection.

'Gun Rush' sweeps Jewish New York

Leading rabbi in France urges: Only Torah study in yeshivas

At central event in France, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch condemns French yeshivas' inclusion of secular studies in the curriculum.

Leading rabbi in France urges: Only Torah study in yeshivas

Hebron

'We're people of the Bible, we're living the Bible'

Yishai Fleisher, International Spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron, says that this year's Shabbat Chayei Sarah is special as the Jewish community celebrates the return of the hostages.

'We're people of the Bible, we're living the Bible'

Kurdistan:

Court drops death penalty for Jewish man after 10 years

A judge in Iraqi Kurdistan withdrew the death sentence of Kurdish Jew Binyamin Hassin after a 'sulha' agreement between families ended a decade-long global legal and diplomatic effort.

Court drops death penalty for Jewish man after 10 years

Diaspora Minister Chikli

Right-wing antisemitism in US more concerning than left-wing

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli warns to NYPost that the recent spread of right-wing antisemitism thanks to podcasters like Tucker Carlson has become more worrying than left-wing antisemitism.

Right-wing antisemitism in US more concerning than left-wing

Chief Rabbi to Milei:

'We pray for your success'

Rabbi David Yosef meets Argentine President Javier Milei during official visit to local Jewish communities.

'We pray for your success'

Rabbis call for BBC to 'clean house' after network leaders resign

Coalition for Jewish Values UK call on the BBC to address pervasive bias after BBC Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness were both forced to resign.

Rabbis call for BBC to 'clean house' after network leaders resign

Argentina:

Chief Rabbi David Yosef secures release of 'aguna' in Argentina

During his visit to Argentina, Chief Rabbi David Yosef personally intervened to free a woman who had been an 'aguna' for twelve years, ensuring the 'get' was finally granted.

Chief Rabbi David Yosef secures release of 'aguna' in Argentina

Vatican probes guard after Jewish women report antisemitic abuse

A Vatican guard allegedly spat toward two Jewish women during an interfaith event, prompting an official investigation and condemnation from Church officials.

Vatican probes guard after Jewish women report antisemitic abuse

Help Aryeh Leib get lifesaving treatment

A baby diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare and aggressive liver cancer, is fighting for his life. The specialized treatment needed is extremely expensive. Every donation helps cover essential costs and gives Aryeh Leib a real chance at recovery.

Help Aryeh Leib get lifesaving treatment

Harley Lippman:

European Jews must organize to combat rising antisemitism

Foreign policy expert Harley Lippman, speaking to Arutz Sheva at the EJA conference in Krakow, discussed the urgent threats facing European Jewry and what must be done to confront them.

European Jews must organize to combat rising antisemitism

Haredi leader's health

Why the publication of the Draft Law Is delayed

Arutz Sheva has learned that publication of the draft conscription law formulated by MK Bismuth is delayed due to the health condition of Lithuanian haredi Leader Rabbi Dov Lando.

Why the publication of the Draft Law Is delayed

Geshmak To Be A Yid:

Chabad music video celebrates Jewish students on campus

The new video honors and encourages the Jewish students in various universities to be proud of their Jewish identity with a Yiddish phrase meaning 'It's great to be a Jew'.

Chabad music video celebrates Jewish students on campus

Skokie:

'Hersh’s Fridge' opens, offering kosher food to those in need

A kosher community fridge in Chicago’s Jewish suburbs arrives amid rising food insecurity.

'Hersh’s Fridge' opens, offering kosher food to those in need

Jamie Geller to Arutz Sheva:

The post-Oct. 7 'great Jewish awakening'

Special interview with Jamie Geller. 'Antisemitism hasn't abated, but resilience is in Jewish DNA'

The post-Oct. 7 'great Jewish awakening'

Jews to Memorialize Rabbi Kahane This Sunday in New York

On the 35th anniversary of Rabbi Meir Kahane's assassination, New York's Jewish community will gather in Brooklyn to honor his memory and discuss the urgent challenges facing Jews in the city today.

Jews to Memorialize Rabbi Kahane This Sunday in New York

2 years after falling

American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest

Omer, a Lone Soldier from Long Island, was buried in a military cemetary following the return of his body 2 years after he was murdered and abducted.

American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest

UK

Jewish mothers turn to Jewish doulas, fearing antisemitic medics

A growing number of Jewish women are seeking out Jewish doulas to protect their babies during childbirth in the face of post-Oct. 7 explosion of antisemitism.

Jewish mothers turn to Jewish doulas, fearing antisemitic medics

Freed hostages call out: Keep Shabbat

Four recently released hostages urge Jews around the world to embrace Shabbat: “It gave us strength even in the harshest conditions.”

Freed hostages call out: Keep Shabbat

Survey

Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

46% of Israelis say would avoid traveling to NYC under the mayoralship of Zohran Mamdani, while just 34% say they would continue traveling to New York.

Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

Watch

Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews

During a personal conversation on this week with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, Ye expressed deep regret for his past statements against the Jewish people.

Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews

Jewish Pride in Ukraine:

Dep. Min. affixes mezuzah in heart of Kyiv’s government district

Ukrainian Deputy Minister for Geology David (Leonid) Muzikus, a traditional Jew and active community member, hung a mezuza from the door of his official office in the “Cabinet of Ministers” complex.

Dep. Min. affixes mezuzah in heart of Kyiv’s government district

Parents Race Against Time to Save 3-Year-Old Brachi's Life

When Rochel and Aizik took their daughter to the doctor, they never expected to hear the words every parent dreads - cancer. Now, as little Brachi battles a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, her only hope lies in an experimental treatment thousands of miles away, and time is running out.

Parents Race Against Time to Save 3-Year-Old Brachi's Life

Hate-motivated attack

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 10th time

Toronto’s Kehillat Shaarei Torah vandalized for the tenth time since April of 2024. Police are investigating a hate-motivated attack.

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 10th time

After Mamdani election

Jewish FDNY Commissioner resigns

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker resigns one day after Mamdani’s election, citing concerns over the mayor-elect’s anti-Israel stance.

Jewish FDNY Commissioner resigns

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC election night

Swastikas sprayed on a Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC’s mayoral election night. Hochul, Mamdani, and Adams condemn the antisemitic act.

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC election night

No ceasefire for antisemitism

Rioters disrupt IDF soldiers-students event in Canada

The organization 'Students Supporting Israel' held a meeting in Toronto between IDF soldiers and students. Rioters who heard about the meeting tried to break into the building.

Rioters disrupt IDF soldiers-students event in Canada

Mayor-Elect Mamdani rejects ADL claims, promises to support Jews

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani responded to the ADL’s “Mamdani Monitor,” pledging to fight antisemitism while questioning the integrity of ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt.

Mayor-Elect Mamdani rejects ADL claims, promises to support Jews




























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