Jewish News (Page 129)

How many Jews are there in the world?

Statistics show slight rise in number of Jews in Israel and around the world.

Budapest synagogue re-opened after centuries of disuse

Synagogue on Táncsics Street, which used to be a Jewish museum, was opened especially in time for Rosh Hashanah.

Online hate fueling surge in anti-Semitic incidents in Argentina

Number of anti-Semitic incidents in Argentina rose by 14% in 2017, fueled largely by online acts of hate.

Likud MK to haredi lawmakers: Recognize non-Orthodox movements

Coalition MK calls on haredi leaders to recognize other 'streams' of Judaism. 'This is their state too.'

How we deliver care to Jewish elderly has to change

JDC CEO says elderly Jews from eastern Europe who are not Holocaust survivors will require more aid in the coming years.

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Beloved late Sefardic Chief Rabbi: 'It's not them - it's us'

At first Talmud completion of Yeshivat Mitzpe Yericho, rabbi explains prayer before learning, responsibility of learners for entire nation.

Rosh Hashanah: The world is in our hands

Why do we celebrate New Year on the day man was created rather than on the first day of creation? Rabbi Yitzchak Botton on man's purpose.

The secret of happiness

When we understand every fragment is microcosm of whole, and each and every person is a world in miniature, than how truly powerful is man!

Children of bereaved families celebrate transition to adulthood

FIDF co-organizes 'Legacy' bar and bat mitzvah trips to the US for children of bereaved families. 'The purpose is to make them smile again.'

Keeping soldiers connected to Torah

The 'Tzalash' organization has taken upon itself the mission of accompanying religious soldiers in the army via a multitude of activities.

You don't need to go all the way to Uman

Rabbi says spiritual healing on Rosh Hashanah at Rabbi Nachman's Tomb can be achieved at King David's Tomb; 'They say it's just like Uman.'

Rahm Emanuel won't seek a third term in office

Obama's former chief of staff unexpectedly announces he will not seek a third term as mayor of Chicago.

89% of Israelis satisfied with their lives

Central Bureau of Statistics publishes population details ahead of Rosh Hashanah, finding that average life expectancy continues to rise.

Over 10,000 expected at Western Wall for 'Day of Jewish Unity'

US Ambassador David Friedman expected to join thousands in mass prayer event at Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanna.

Roseanne Barr coming to Israel

Fresh off racism controversy, the comedian says she will move to Israel for a few months in order to study with a Rabbi.

Watch: Connecting Jewish children to Jerusalem

The Olam Shalem project aims to strengthen the connection between Jewish children all over the world and Jerusalem.

Watch: Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh's monthly class in English

Hour-long class in English followed by fascinating question-and-answer session; viewers may participate.

Rosh Hashanah: Sweetening the judgement with love

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton explains how the seemingly contradictory aspects of joy and judgement are both experienced in one day.

Israelis in NY tell of life at Gaza border amid 'rain of fire'

Jewish National Fund brings 3 residents of Gaza periphery to Park East Synagogue to share personal stories of living under Hamas attack.

Labour dismisses former Chief Rabbi's 'absurd' criticism

Britain’s Labour Party criticizes former British Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks after he condemned Jeremy Corbyn as an anti-Semite.

Who were the Jews of the Titanic?

Watch of Jew who died on the Titanic sold at auction. Dozens of other Jews were on the ship. Who were they and what were they doing there?

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks to discuss morality on BBC Radio

Former British Chief Rabbi to hold 5-part series on morality for the BBC.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks calls Corbyn an anti-Semite

Former British Chief Rabbi says British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn gave "most offensive" speech since Enoch Powell.

Jewish French MP gets white powder in the mail

Policemen converge on Meyer Habib's office in Paris after he receives envelope filled with white powder. 'Jewish pig, you will die.'

Jewish woman brutally mugged in Crown Heights

Assailants punched and kicked her before fleeing with her purse.

Jewish diplomat who helped plan Operation Moses, dies at 82

American Jewish diplomat behind stunning 1984 airlift of Ethiopian Jews to Israel passes away at age 82.

ESJF, Chabad unveil preservation project at Lubavitch cemetery

New project launched to preserve Jewish cemetery in village where Chabad movement was based for over 100 years.

Netanyahu meets Lithuanian Jewish leaders at Choral Synagogue

Jews still threatened with annihilation, Netanyahu tells Vilnius congregation, but Jews 'are no longer helpless'.

Online petition calls on UK Labour leader to resign

Thousands sign petition demanding that Jeremy Corbyn resign due to continued anti-Semitism in the party.

Rabbi denounces Whatsapp: 'Destroying the world'

Yeshivat Kisei Rahamim head harshly criticizes Whatsapp users, says app 'destroys the world'.

Chabad’s got a house on Zanzibar — Cote d’Ivoire, too

Chabad emissaries aim to reach tourists, businessmen, and aid workers in two African countries.

PM in Vilnius: My grandfather was beaten and almost killed here

Netanyahu takes part in memorial ceremony at Ponar, where 70,000 Jews were murdered and shares little known family story.

'Mountain Jews' museum is part of dying community's rescue plan

Jewish community in northern Azerbaijan looks to save legacy as immigration depletes once vibrant community.

Will American Jews listen to Israelis about Israel?

American Jewish Federation leaders say Diaspora Jews and Israelis 'need to talk' - but are they really interested in open dialogue?

Woman attempts suicide, court overturns divorce agreement

Great Rabbinical Court overturns divorce agreement ok'd by regional court on grounds woman was of unsound mind when signing first agreement.

Jewish community in India mostly unaffected by deadly floods

At least 324 people killed in flooding in southern Indian state of Kerala in what local officials call worst flooding in 100 years.

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Rebbe Nachman's stories brought to life in English

Entertaining, family movie filled with Torah messages can be used in schools and seminars to trigger discussions about serving G-d.

Postcards from freedom

Ten stories of 'bound women' morphed into ten illustrations gracing Rosh Hashana greeting cards, part of an initiative by Yad La'isha.

When Albert Einstein wrote to the Rebbe

Letter from renowned physicist to Sadigura Rebbe concerning Jews sentenced to death by Russian government auctioned off.

Rubashkin meets MK Eichler

Sholom Rubashkin, released from prison in December, visits haredi MK who thanked US VP Pence for his release.

Rubashkin prays at Western Wall

Iowa kosher slaughterhouse executive who was freed from jail in December prayed for "an exceptionally long time".

Dr. Adelson's granddaughter among 350 young olim

Dr. Mirian Adelson's granddaughter among 350 young Americans to make Aliyah and enlist in the IDF this week.

Sale of Azerbaijan Jewish community center a painful blow

The Jewish center in Baku is being sold - and dozens of elderly Jews are afraid to lose their connection to their culture.

Before it's too late

Michael Natan has a winning smile that makes you smile back. He needs your help, before it's too late.

Hearts of stone, stones with hearts

Excerpt chapter from Arise and Shine! describes Rabbi Kook’s fight to safeguard Jewish right to pray at Kotel.

Young Israel thanks U.S. for support for Israel

National Council of Young Israel welcomes new defense authorization act including aid to Israel.

Ronald Lauder in 2nd public rebuke asks ‘is Israel losing way’

Israeli government 'appears to be tarnishing sacred value of equality...turning back on Jewish heritage, Zionist ethos, Israeli spirit.'

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin to join Chief Rabbinate Council?

Leading religious Zionist rabbi and spiritual leader of Efrat says Chief Rabbinate must represent all Orthodox Jews reach to secular Jews.

'Corbyn a despicable hate-peddling anti-Semite'

Widow of athlete killed in 1972 Munich massacre infuriated after Jeremy Corbyn vists grave of her husband's killers.

Yeshivat Hakotel's new students land in Israel

Students will spend the next year studying Torah and touring Israel.

Photos: Selichot at the Western Wall

Tens of thousands gather to recite Selichot at the Western Wall.

Jerusalem: 14 children lose mother to cancer

For the past year and a half, Sarah Biderman put on a brave face. She was a strong and capable woman, supporting her large family of 14.

Mortgage by father of the bride: gift or loan?

Father takes NIS 1 million mortgage for daughter bride's apartment. Couple's now divorcing and dayanim must decide: was money gift or loan?

Thousands in Hevron for Forefathers' celebration

The entire Tomb of Forefathers and Mothers is open to Jews for the Celebration of the Forefathers and Mothers and Erev Rosh Hodesh.

Research: Reform 'rabbis' performing intermarriage up

US study shows overwhelming majority of Reform rabbis hold weddings for mixed couples.

Birthright co-founder: Don't criticize Israel on our nickel

Birthright Israel co-founder Charles Bronfman says young Jews are free to criticize Israel, but not while enjoying a free trip.