Court rules woman's status like that of never-married single woman. Leading rabbis in field approve verdict.
Jewish artifacts, including ancient Torah scrolls from synagogue in Damascus have gone missing amid the tumult of the ongoing civil war.
El Al plane forced to deal with unplanned dilemma of keeping the Sabbath versus aiding passengers. What did it do?
Tzohar distributes booklets in synagogues throughout Israel on how to keep kosher while vacationing abroad.
Nearly 71 years to the day after immigrating to US from post-war Europe, Jack Nasielski joins his children and grandchildren in Israel.
Study finds younger Jews are just as religious as older Jews - and Israel is the least religious country in the Middle East.
New Jersey native who became a lone soldier founds organization to help former lone soldiers readjust to civilian life.
Prayer expedition with rabbis' participation held at graves of righteous in Ukraine for barren couples.
225 members of the Bnei Menashe community make aliyah this week.
Replica of Dutch synagogue destroyed in WWII opens near Jerusalem.
Education Minister says apathy, assimilation in the Diaspora worry him more than Iran. We are all one family.'
1980's Washington held three world friction points kickoff arenas for WWIII: Israel/Arabs, India/Pakistan, North/South Korea. Commentary
Young wife, newborn baby struggling after 29-year-old father dies suddenly of cancer.
Paul Packer, tapped by president to head overseas heritage preservation commission, visits burial place of Rabbi Moses Sofer.
PM says Israel has offered a Palestinian State, but peace has remained far off because of refusal to accept Jewish State.
Court upholds previous ruling giving Touro Synogague to New York's Shearith Israel. Touro Synagogue says it will turn to Supreme Court.
Chicago natives, ages 93 and 91, immigrate to Israel this past Wednesday 'We finally decided to make Israel our permanent home.'
Twin polls of Israeli, US Jews uncover divides on range of issues - with an especially stark one on perceptions of President Trump.
Esty was 10 years old when diagnosed with metabolic disease. One repercussion her family did not see coming was its effect on shidduchim.
Judaic studies teachers are making text-based learning come alive with simple yet unique games.
'After losing its legitimacy in Israel, Breaking the Silence and has moved on to inciting world Jewry against the IDF.'
Colel Chabad holds gala bat mitzvah event for 36 orphaned girls.
Brandeis University initiative looks to tell oft-overlooked story of Jews of Latin America.
Marriage of Israeli-American woman to European football player illustrates need to strengthen Jewish identity in Israel, says Lavi Olami.
A band of Israeli personages is trying to run in the opposite direction of the train. Ultimately, they will have no choice but to sober up.
American immigrant to Israel wins Jewish literature prize for memoir highlighting effect of Talmud study on her life.
Rabbi Shlomi Tabib, wife Racheli and five children live in Taipei for seven years. They talk about challenge in role they took on.
World Jewish Congress Director calls on Jewish leaders from all over Europe to take action against Hamas.
Lucy, 12, just celebrated her bat mitzvah in London. But her real joy is from another extraordinary event that happened this week in J'lem.
'Incendiary kites remind us of where we came from - a reality of chaos; and we are designed to reflect G-d, bringing order into chaos.'
Founder of 'Dirshu' global Jewish education group meets with Israeli college students, discusses Jewish identity.
Watch: Legendary Hassidic singer Avraham Fried congratulates Israel at Israel Day Concert in Manhattan.
Why the plan for new conversion authority has haredi, religious-Zionist, Reform, and Conservative leaders up in arms.
IWN protests against Chabad event with gender segregation at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv.
Rabbi Mutzafi asked about person who prays after 'time of prayer' and before midday, Rabbi replies he should fine himself 250 shekels.
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A cancer patient struggling to beat cancer has two children planning weddings who need your help.
Knesset delegation visits grave of Chabad leader who sent emissaries to keep Judaism alive around the world.
Miri Regev visits Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite, prays for residents of southern Israel and for IDF soldiers and commanders.
Rebbe dances at grandson's wedding for more than hour to melody he composed day earlier and captivated thousands of Hasidim.
Fire breaks out in singer's home as result of an exploding phone charger; 'I was saved by a miracle'.
Haftara scroll found with over 1,000 bullets to be given to local Jewish community.
Will Atlanta's Jewish community manage to break Pakistan's world record?
Diaspora Jewish leader Jean Gluck passes. She and husband led thousands to support Jewish presence and institutions in Judea and Samaria.
Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, Chief Rabbi of Samaria hospitalized after suffering heart attack.
Hedge fund manager Murray Huberfeld pleads guilty in massive bribery scandal that reached all the way to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Abandoned by her parents when she was just a baby, Suri was raised by orphanages and foster families. Now, at age 20, she's getting married.
Roman Abramovich seeks to immigrate to Israel, reports say.
Family of Holocaust survivor Josef Kopf family may be close to finding out who killed him after the war was over.
Jeanie and Eugen Gluck have worked tirelessly over decades for the building of the Land of Israel in general and of Bet El in particular.
These homemade cinnamon buns are better than Cinnabon! Buttery, gooey, moist and cream-cheesy heaven!
Devorah Avraham was in her 9th month of pregnancy when she was diagnosed with cancer. She passed away 1 week after giving birth
MK wonders in Knesset speech about Jewishness of US Reform community; 'There are people there who are doubtfully Jews.'
Renowned Jewish American author passes away from congestive heart failure.
Thousands of people from 50 different countries worldwide join World Jewish Congress in Jewish Hope project, sing national anthem together.
For ideas on best methods for studying in a dorm setting, we turned to the students of Naale’s free Jewish high school program.
Whether it's the luxurious restaurants, or hamburger and hummus joints, Tel Aviv is the place to be – and enjoy the food it offers.
Flammable fuel poured under main entrance of Israelite Society in Pelotas causing minor damage. Graffiti: 'Wait for international Intifada.'
Lewis, dubbed 'West's leading interpreter of Middle East', advised Bush administration, warned of Iranian nuclear threat.
