Jewish News (Page 128)

Brazilian Jewish school raises $1.1 million in scholarship money

Brazil’s largest Jewish day school raises over $1 million in 34-hour campaign blitz to fund scholarships.

Holocaust survivor: I've had nightmares all my life

Danish Jews recall desperate escape from Nazis, 75 years on.

Latin American Jews support two-state solution, new survey shows

Latin American Jewish leaders say internal divisions, community leadership are main problems.

Ancient inscription from Second Temple period discovered

Rare inscription noting Jerusalem found in archaeological digs near Binyanei Ha'uma in the capital.

Increase in students attending NY yeshivas

Number of students at Jewish day schools nearly equal to students at charter schools in New York State.

Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project

Lori Palatnik, Founding Director of Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project speaks on ILTV

Poland: Fragment of pre-war Torah scroll on display

Restored fragment of pre-war Torah scroll goes on display at site of Kielce pogrom in Poland.

Watch: Thousands at 'hillula' of Shimon Hatzaddik

Thousands participate last night in festive celebration at burial site of Torah sage Shimon Hatzaddik in eastern J'lem.

Brazil prepares for critical elections as Jews move to Israel

Brazil votes in what's been decided as most critical general election in country's history.

Bennett condemns Virginia graffiti attack

'We stand side by side with the Jewish community in North Virginia,' minister says, after JCC defaced with swastikas.

'S-300 transfer a mistake that will only bring more difficulty'

Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazer opposes Putin's decision sending S-300 to Syria but says he is sure Israel has a way to deal with it.

The Targeted Murder of Ari Fuld

Unsung hero:

The Jewish lawyer who led Henry Ford to close anti-Semitic paper

Video reveals untold history of one man who challenged an anti-Semitic megalith and prevailed.

Orthodox Jewish man shot dead in Chicago

Police believe shooter targeting residents of Chicago's Roger's Park neighborhood at random after 24-year-old Jew shot dead.

96-year-old Jewish American wins Nobel Prize in Physics

Arthur Ashkin, who retired after 40 years in 1992 but remains active in his home laboratory, at 96 is oldest ever Nobel laureate.

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Har Hamor yeshiva in Jerusalem

Thousands celebrate at leading Religious Zionist yeshiva, whose post-Simchat Torah festivities have become an annual pilgrimage event.

Who did the Rebbe give an open check to?

Lubavitcher Rebbe donated open check to fulfill one man's vision of a revolutionary medical facility in Bnei Brak.

Hoshana Rabah:

Celebrating in the sukkah of Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetzky

Arutz Sheva brings you the celebration from the sukkah of the Rebbe's emissary to Dnipro, Ukraine, Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetzky.

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall for 'Hashana Rabah'

Kotel plaza packed for early-morning prayers, featuring special 'taking of the willow' ritual, on the final day of the Sukkot holiday.

Open letter to Jewish community from single parent

What we need are genuine invites that convey a desire to spend time with us and make us feel that we are valued members of our community.

Watch: Thousands celebrate at Mercaz Harav

Thousands attended a Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Holocaust survivor who survived by hiding in a bunker dies at 91

Clara Kramer, who survived Holocaust hidden in an underground bunker, dies at 91.

New musical art video in memory of Ari Fuld

Tribes: The Sons of Israel musical video is presented from Outreach of Humanity series.

Watch: Sukkot at the 'Israeli Agricultural Park'

Arutz Sheva visits agriculture ministry's park in Rishon Letzion: Tropical fruits, children's activities, plant labyrinth, animal puppets.

Sukkot at Aish HaTorah near the Western Wall

Yeshivat Aish HaTorah holds Sukkot breakfast on roof overlooking Priestly Blessing at Western Wall.

The Jerusalem Yeshiva adopts its "lone" soldiers

Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh dedicates new program in honor of lone soldiers who came from the yeshiva.

Is computer 'writing' permitted during Chol HaMoed?

Rabbi Ya'akov Ariel clarifies limitations of prohibition to write on Chol HaMoed, adding good advice for those needing to write.

Don't forget, we're just passing through - the Sukkah's message

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton reminds us how the Sukkah is really a mirror to life itself, here in this world.

Watch: 'Simchat Beit Hashoeivah' with Ramat Gan yeshiva

High school yeshiva in Ramat Gan holds traditional Sukkot holiday 'water drawing celebration' in Bnei Brak. Watch the festivities.

Thousands gather at Western Wall in J'lem for Sukkot festival

Worshippers gather in Old City of Jerusalem for first Intermediary Day of Sukkot festival.

A matter of trust

Rebbe Nachman shows us that material security and honor are not the source of happiness.

Sukkot: The story of our faith

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton explains how the Sukkah is emblematic of the essence of life and man's relationship with Hashem.

Mexico: Jewish organizations still recovering from 2017 quake

A year after the Mexico City earthquake, many Jewish organizations still don't have a home.

78 years later, this bloodstained 'atara' tells its story

Bloodstained prayer shawl decoration found in Lodz Ghetto belonged to Jew murdered after Yom Kippur prayers in 1940.

Watch: Ivanka and Jared take the kids to Yom Kippur services

President Trump's daughter and son-in-law spotted making their way to Washington DC synagogue for Yom Kippur holiday.

Safety tips for Sukkot

United Hatzalah emergency medics present safety guidelines for the upcoming Sukkot holiday, to prevent injuries during sukkah-building.

Chabad airlifts kosher food to hurricane-affected Jews

150 pounds of kosher food airlifted to Wilmington, N.C. hours before Yom Kippur.

Watch: Why do a million Israelis flock to Jerusalem's Old City?

Arutz Sheva joins a Selichot tour to take a look at an attraction that has seen skyrocketing popularity.

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall on Yom Kippur eve

Thousands of worshipers say 'selichot' at Western Wall complex ahead of Yom Kippur. Watch.

British Prime Minister:

'I will always stand with you'

British Prime Minister reiterates support for both Israel and the Jewish community of Britain.

Watch: Yom Kippur eve prayers at the Kotel

Thousands at the Western Wall plaza for Selichot on the eve of Yom Kippur.

The Foundation Stone of the Temple set in the ocean's depths

Lesson on Book of Yonah by Rabbi Jonathan Simcha Blass.

'We will bring another 1,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel'

PM convenes Ministerial Committee on the Advancement and Integration of Israeli Citizens of Ethiopian Origin.

Watch: If Israel were a village of 100 persons

Central Bureau of Statistics presents latest population data - with a scaled-down model for easier visualization.

French chief rabbi: pray for terror victims on Yom Kippur

This year will be last that September 19 National Commemoration for Victims of Terrorism occurs during Jewish month of Tishrei.

Italy: Chabad moves synagogue following legal challenges

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Chabad's Rabbi Wilschansky explains why Chabad would rather move than fight to stay at present location.

Leading cantor and conductor passes away

Dr. Mordechai Sobol passes away at 67 after suffering a stroke while in the US.

Photos: Selichot at the Kotel

Thousands of people attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Tunisian city to honor local Jews

Tunisian city of Sousse to name four streets for local prominent Jews.

Israeli cantor Mordechai Sobol hospitalized in New York

Israeli cantor Mordechai Sobol hospitalized in a New York after suffering a severe stroke earlier this week.

Thousands attend selichot at Western Wall

Thousands of men and women from all over Israel attend central selichot prayers at Western Wall.

Orthodox teen wins ‘Chopped’ championship

Jewish teen from Staten Island becomes first kosher champion in 'Chopped' history, wins $10,000.

Wanted to end his life near Rebbe Nachman

23-year-old American Jewish cancer patient fulfills dying wish to pass away near grave of famous Tzaddik in Uman. 2,700 sent to the hospital

German Jewish leader warns of 'strongly rooted extremism'

Head of Germany's Central Council of Jews expresses concern following attack on a kosher restaurant in Chemnitz by masked neo-Nazis.

Erdogan wishes Jews a Happy New Year

Turkish President extends warm wishes to the Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Turkey and around the world.

'Happy Rosh Hashanah', tweets Iranian Foreign Minister

Mohammad Javad Zarif takes to Twitter to wish the Jewish people a Happy New Year, includes photos from Iran synagogue.