Jewish News (Page 1)


From the Knesset:

Former French MP throws support behind Argentina

Meyer Habib joins Argentina's ambassador in Israel to back the Albiceleste against Spain, saying France is now cheering for Argentina.

Former French MP throws support behind Argentina

Following Montreal attacks

B’nai Brith warns of surge in anti-Jewish violence

B’nai Brith Canada has recorded 27 violent antisemitic incidents so far in 2026 - more than doubling 2025 totals - prompting calls for a federal task force.

B’nai Brith warns of surge in anti-Jewish violence

At tribute to Auschwitz survivor

Blakeman warns: The Jews are the appetizer

New York gubernatorial nominee tells Manhattan gathering that hostility toward Jews and Israel should concern the wider religious community.

Blakeman warns: The Jews are the appetizer

Study finds Jewish education growing across Diaspora

New Yael Foundation data reveal Jewish education enrollment growing in 48 countries, despite global uncertainty and rising antisemitism.

Study finds Jewish education growing across Diaspora

Five countries in four days:

How Cuba’s Maccabiah Games delegation made it to Israel

Cuba's Jewish athletes endured visas, canceled flights, and a five-country journey to reach the Maccabiah, win medals, and reconnect with Israel.

How Cuba’s Maccabiah Games delegation made it to Israel

Holocaust scholar's book canceled after refusal to bash Israel

Dr. Rafael Medoff says publication of 'Cartoonists Against the Holocaust' was canceled after he rejected demands to include accusations against Israel and the US in the book's introduction

Holocaust scholar's book canceled after refusal to bash Israel

NBN welcomes inaugural cohort of ZEI fellows to Israel

Twelve leading Jewish educators from across North America begin immersive fellowship designed to strengthen Israel education.

NBN welcomes inaugural cohort of ZEI fellows to Israel

'Israel has lost a true friend'

Alan Dershowitz pays tribute to Lindsey Graham

The legal scholar reflected on his decades-long friendship with the late senator, praising Graham's unwavering support for Israel and warning of the erosion of bipartisan backing in Washington.

Alan Dershowitz pays tribute to Lindsey Graham

‘A steadfast friend’

Jewish leadership honors legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Major Jewish organizations across the US issue statements mourning the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, praising his steadfast support for Israel.

Jewish leadership honors legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Goldmining in Ethiopia:

Businessman arrested in probe into alleged NIS 200 million fraud

Israel Securities Authority launches criminal probe into haredi businessman Haim Leib Kaplan over alleged NIS 200 million fundraising scheme.

Businessman arrested in probe into alleged NIS 200 million fraud

Jewish doctor in Sweden fired for complaints about antisemitism

A Jewish physician in Sweden says he was verbally attacked by a colleague over the war in Gaza and soon afterward lost his consulting position.

Jewish doctor in Sweden fired for complaints about antisemitism

Lithuania:

Man spits on Israeli haredim, was arrested - and released

Blogger attacked Israeli haredim and documented himself in disturbing antisemitic incident in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Man spits on Israeli haredim, was arrested - and released

Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a special and moving meeting with a delegation of Chabad emissaries and prominent rabbis from communities in Florida.

Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Iceland opens first Jewish center

Europe’s smallest Jewish community gets a home of its own - complete with geothermal mikveh.

Iceland opens first Jewish center

Antisemitic assault targeting haredi women

Five Jewish women were targeted with a water cannon filled with manure while riding bicycles in the Catskills Mountains.

Antisemitic assault targeting haredi women

At the Western Wall:

Thousands gather to pray for Vizhnitz Rebbe's recovery

Thousands gather to pray for recovery of Vizhnitz Rebbe, Rabbi Yisrael Hager, at orderly but massive Western Wall prayer rally.

Thousands gather to pray for Vizhnitz Rebbe's recovery

7-year-old girl killed by school bus in Monsey

A 7-year-old girl was killed Wednesday morning after she was struck by a school bus in Monsey, New York, in a tragic traffic accident.

7-year-old girl killed by school bus in Monsey

Chabad mourns: Rabbi Tuvia Blau, 90, passes away

Rabbi Tuvia Blau, rabbi of the Neve Yaakov community in Jerusalem and among the founders of the Chabad-Lubavitch schools in the city, passes away.

Chabad mourns: Rabbi Tuvia Blau, 90, passes away

250 Seforim At Their Lowest Price Ever - Once In 50 Years

After 50 years in print, ArtScroll just agreed to the deepest discount it has ever offered - and DansDeals is the reason it's happening.

250 Seforim At Their Lowest Price Ever - Once In 50 Years

IAC CEO Elan Carr to step down, remain in strategic role

Israeli American Council CEO Elan Carr will conclude his tenure in September after three years leading the organization, while remaining in a strategic role as the IAC prepares for its next chapter under new leadership.

IAC CEO Elan Carr to step down, remain in strategic role

Rabbanit Naomi Hadari passes away

Rabbanit Naomi Hadari, 91, widow of the mythological Rabbi Yeshayahu Hadari of Yeshivat Hakotel, passes away.

Rabbanit Naomi Hadari passes away

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Underground chamber discovered in Uman

Renovation work at the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman has uncovered a previously known but long-sealed underground shaft near the main entrance to the complex.

Underground chamber discovered in Uman

Vienna:

Jewish-Austrian artist assaulted during protest incident

Alon Yishai was violently attacked and subjected to antisemitic abuse in central Vienna following a protest involving an academic-art tour near a controversial monument.

Jewish-Austrian artist assaulted during protest incident

Iran:

Head of Jewish community attended Khamenei’s funeral

Chairman of the Jewish community in the city of Shiraz, Amir Aala Salari, participated in the funeral procession of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Head of Jewish community attended Khamenei’s funeral

Chabad emissary welcomes secular visitors center in Thailand

A Chabad emissary in Thailand dismissed concerns over a planned 'secular house' for Israeli travelers, calling it a compliment to Chabad's decades-long work and insisting there is room to help every Jew.

Chabad emissary welcomes secular visitors center in Thailand

250th Anniversary Survey:

Millions of American Jews now hide their identity

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, a new survey that one of the communities that has helped build the nation since its founding is facing a pervasive and escalating threat.

Millions of American Jews now hide their identity

Jewish Toronto realtor targeted by violent anti-semitic attack

A Jewish real estate agent in Toronto says he was assaulted by a man who allegedly threatened to kill him because he is Jewish, as police investigate the incident as a suspected hate crime.

Jewish Toronto realtor targeted by violent anti-semitic attack

Exams on Shabbat?

Iran's Education Ministry found a solution

Iran's Education Ministry approved a special arrangement allowing observant Jewish students to take matriculation exams without violating Shabbat.

Iran's Education Ministry found a solution

Rare Jewish ceremonial chair returned to Damascus synagogue

A historic Chair of Elijah stolen from a Damascus synagogue was recovered with the help of local residents.

Rare Jewish ceremonial chair returned to Damascus synagogue

700 US rabbis to Mamdani:

Apologize for calling AIPAC ‘monsters’

'Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s recent speech about pro-Israel civic participation is dangerous, unacceptable and beneath the office he holds,' the letter read.

Apologize for calling AIPAC ‘monsters’

New Program

How Bnei Torah are Learning Gemara Independently

Many sincere Bnei Torah spend years around Gemara… yet quietly feel that they never gained real clarity in their learning.

How Bnei Torah are Learning Gemara Independently

Michael Mizrahi killed in Montreal shooting

Michael Moshe Mizrahi,who was wounded in the shooting attack in Montreal, pronounced dead after hours in which doctors fought to save his life.

Michael Mizrahi killed in Montreal shooting

Massachusetts school apologizes for Holocaust lesson

A Massachusetts middle school apologized after Arab, Muslim, Palestinian, and Lebanese students said a mandatory Holocaust lesson left them feeling 'excluded and unsafe.'

Massachusetts school apologizes for Holocaust lesson

Jerusalem Cantors' Choir completes week-long tour of Azerbaijan

The Jerusalem Cantors' Choir performed in Quba and Baku during a week-long tour of Azerbaijan, presenting Jewish liturgical and Israeli music and meeting with members of the local Jewish community.

Jerusalem Cantors' Choir completes week-long tour of Azerbaijan

Huckabee adviser David Milstein engaged to Miriam Feiglin

Senior Advisor to Ambassador Mike Huckabee at US Embassy in Jerusalem announces his engagement to Miriam Feiglin.

Huckabee adviser David Milstein engaged to Miriam Feiglin

Report: Ancient Damascus Jewish cemetery set aflame

In second incident in a month, vandals set fire to ancient Jewish cemetery in Damascus, Syria.

Report: Ancient Damascus Jewish cemetery set aflame

Old posts derail Belgian journalist's interfaith project

Following antisemitic posts and expressions of support for Hamas, the Jewish community in Antwerp canceled its participation in a project led by a Belgian journalist.

Old posts derail Belgian journalist's interfaith project

Leading UK activist:

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

Speakers at the Arutz Sheva Conference warned that anti-Zionism is fueling antisemitism and urged Britain to confront extremism.

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

‘We’re fooling ourselves’:

Dov Hikind’s sobering warning

Dov Hikind warned of rising antisemitism in the US, urged stronger support for Israel and called for greater national unity over haredi enlistment.

Dov Hikind’s sobering warning

Arutz Sheva Conference

Experts warn antisemitism has become socially acceptable

Speakers at the Arutz Sheva Conference in London warned that antisemitism is becoming normalized, fueled by radicalization, campuses and anti-Zionism.

Experts warn antisemitism has become socially acceptable

ZOA: Trump’s Iran deal gives Tehran time to rearm

The Zionist Organization of America praised President Trump’s military action but warned the emerging Iran deal could strengthen Tehran.

ZOA: Trump’s Iran deal gives Tehran time to rearm

Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home:

Running team completes New York half marathon

After their original race was canceled, 18 teenagers traveled to New York and achieved their goal.

Running team completes New York half marathon

Provocation at the Arutz Sheva Conference in London

An anti-Israel protester disrupted the Arutz Sheva Conference being held at the IMP Real Estate Fair in London before being escorted off the premises.

Provocation at the Arutz Sheva Conference in London

London Jews outraged after police move pro-Israel protest

Pro-Israel organizers say London police pushed their demonstration away from view, sparking accusations of discrimination and bias.

London Jews outraged after police move pro-Israel protest

Rare red heifer born at a dairy farm in the Galilee

A rare red heifer was born at a Galilee dairy farm, but alongside the excitement and hope, the defect caused by its ear tag became a central halakhic issue.

Rare red heifer born at a dairy farm in the Galilee

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JWed marks 4,100+ marriages since founding in Passaic

JWed, founded over 25 years ago from a basement in Passaic, New Jersey, reports more than 4,100 marriages worldwide. The service connects marriage-minded Jews across hashkafas and locations, with over 60% of matches between members in different cities, states or countries.

JWed marks 4,100+ marriages since founding in Passaic

Rabbi warns: Not every haircut is permitted

Rabbi Eliyahu Blum discusses question of whether newest trend in haircuts, with little hair near the 'sidelock' area, is permitted under Torah law.

Rabbi warns: Not every haircut is permitted

Rabbi Lando in Chicago:

Israel is persecuting Torah students

Addressing a Chicago fundraiser, Rabbi Dov Lando said yeshiva students face persecution and growing economic hardship in Israel.

Israel is persecuting Torah students

The Ayatollah who visited a synagogue

Iran's Ayatollah Rashad visits damaged Tehran synagogue, assessing damage and claiming clear division between Judaism and Zionism.

The Ayatollah who visited a synagogue

Two-month-old Milcha needs urgent liver treatment abroad

Milcha, a two-month-old infant, is suffering from a severe liver disease and needs urgent, advanced treatment abroad. Her parents say costs exceed their means; her mother, Feiga Tehila, is pleading for help. Donation links are provided in the appeal.

Two-month-old Milcha needs urgent liver treatment abroad

Rabbis in London warn against extremism

Speaking in London, leading rabbis addressed extremism, antisemitism and Israel-Diaspora ties, urging moral clarity and spiritual resilience.

Rabbis in London warn against extremism

Pro-Palestinian activists target Hanan Ben Ari's Paris concert

Several anti-Israel organizations have called for a demonstration outside Hanan Ben Ari's Paris concert, which will proceed under heightened security.

Pro-Palestinian activists target Hanan Ben Ari's Paris concert

'We Must Be Proactive':

Global Jewish Forum launched to combat antisemitism

Rabbi Dovid Hofstedter, president of the Dirshu movement, announces the establishment of a global Jewish forum of yeshiva heads, Jewish leaders, and public figures in a coordinated effort to combat the growing wave of antisemitism around the world.

Global Jewish Forum launched to combat antisemitism

Yeshiva student exits helicopter shortly before crash

A private helicopter that flew a yeshiva student to the gravesite of Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir in Hungary crashed on its return flight to Poland, shortly after the passenger had disembarked.

Yeshiva student exits helicopter shortly before crash

Toronto:

Record-breaking 60,000 people attend 'Walk with Israel'

A record 60,000 people attend Toronto's annual Walk with Israel amid rising antisemitism. Six arrested for attempting disruptions.

Record-breaking 60,000 people attend 'Walk with Israel'

The discovery rocking the Torah world

A manuscript that had been lost to researchers for generations was identified in the Ginzburg Collection after being mistakenly cataloged as a commentary by Rashi.

The discovery rocking the Torah world




























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