'The longer good people who are truly peace-loving and seekers of the good wait to act, the more tragic and disastrous will the results be.'
Last fall, Rachel Freier, a 52-year-old grandmother, became the first hasidic woman elected to public office in America.
184 delegates from Nefesh Yehudi in Israel join 1,300 young delegates from all over the world at the Olami Global Summit 2017.
World Zionist Organization survey shows spike in anti-Semitism in the US over past year.
Groups pledge $2 million toward strengthening young adults’ Jewish identity.
Five members of Jewish family killed in plane crash while vacationing in Costa Rica.
Ex Prisoner of Zion granted 'Heroism Award' - in Russia. 'Why should it make news here? It adds nothing to the struggle against Netanyahu.'
Former president of Germany's Central Council of Jews says Jewish life is only possible with police protection, calls on government to act.
Separated many miles, Yosef and Yehuda each played a role in allowing the tribes to thrive. Religious and secular Jews do the same today.
Family of Barry and Honey Sherman hires former homicide detectives to investigate their deaths.
GoFundMe campaign raises over $550,000 in eight days for surviving members of the Azan family.
Total number of Olim from North America in 2017 is 3,633.
Jews in Iranian city of Shiraz shocked over the vandalism in the city’s Hadash Synagogue.
Leaders of the Conference of Presidents commend Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales for announcing embassy move.
Items from Holocaust period to be sold at special auction on eve of Tenth of Tevet fast.
Vandals break into the Hadash Synagogue in the Iranian city of Shiraz, destroy Torah scrolls and deface prayer books. Police investigating.
2,500 people attend British cultural event, where 1 of the most popular events was a screening of film about Iraqi Jewish community.
Condition of teenager badly injured in fire that claimed lives of her mother and 3 siblings worsens.
New film celebrates thousands of years of Iraqi Jewish history including the story of the first Baghdad beauty queen - a young Jewish woman.
'Strongly recommend anyone coming to Uman bring warm clothing and outerwear due to intensely cold weather region is experiencing.'
'Caliber of speakers exceptional, Olami Summit produces most successful Jewish programs across globe and this year will be even better.'
Documents dating back to 18th century allow readers to 'reconstruct Jewish life before the Holocaust,' Jewish History professor says.
Former Prisoner of Zion Rabbi Yosef Mendelevitch receives “Jewish Heroism Award” from the Kremlin.
European Coalition for Israel slams UN vote on Jerusalem, but notes that Israel is not alone after 65 members didn't vote in favor.
New Kosher restaurant opens at Facebook's California headquarters and offers both food and Torah classes.
The father of the family killed in Brooklyn house fire has been informed of the disaster.
Students of hospitalized Rabbi Elisha Vishlitzky call mass prayer session, beg public to pray for their teacher's recovery. 'We need him.'
New Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says his government will fight anti-Semitism in all its forms.
Poland’s government pledges $28 million to restoring the Warsaw Jewish cemetery.
Trump commutes prison sentence of Iowa kosher slaughterhouse executive Sholom Rubashkin, who was sentenced to 27 years over bank fraud.
Children who survived past terror attacks and lost loved ones help light Hanukkah candles with Salomon family after Halamish massacre.
Israeli and American Jews remember mother, 3 children killed in Hanukkah fire, recall unbelievable kindness of family.
Jewish TV star, mommy bloggers, best-selling authors, visit Israel on groundbreaking media trip for women.
Watch live: Funeral for Aliza Azan and her three children begins in central city of Holon.
World Bnei Akiva youth movement lights menorahs around the world at sites of terror attacks, natural disasters in Europe, the US, and Israel
Israeli-American family killed in house fire started by Hanukkah menorah on their way to be laid to rest in Israel.
Conference of Presidents commends U.S. for vetoing Security Council resolution on Jerusalem. American Jewish Congress welcomes veto as well.
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America welcomes veto of resolution calling for withdrawal of Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem.
Former Kiryat Arba resident Alexander Birbrair is a neuroscientist researching roles of specific cell populations in various tissues.
AIPAC welcomes United States’ veto of resolution seeking to overrule Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Synagogue will be open to all wishing to study, pray, and connect to the Creator.
Father risked his life to save 2 of the children in deadly fire that killed his wife, 3 children.
Law enforcement investigating whether Hanukkah menorah sparked blaze that killed mother, 3 children from Israeli family in Brooklyn.
Father, surviving children in serious condition after fire kills mother, 3 children in Brooklyn.
Event to bring 2,000 young Russian Jews together for workshops, lectures featuring Israel's chief rabbi, senior IDF officers, politicians.
Toronto Police release the cause of death of Jewish billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey.
Middle East historian says US president's recognition changes nothing for Jews who have dreamed of Jerusalem for 3,000 years.
Jeremy Corbyn says there's "zero tolerance" of anti-Semitism within Labour during Jewish Labour Movement’s Hanukkah party.
At a non-denominational Jewish center in Ferndale, Michigan, Chabad directors step back to allow residents a free hand in deciding programs.
During Hanukkah, we read about how Yosef became viceroy of Egypt. The Maccabees learned from him, as well.
Hebrew Institute of Riverdale says it will conform to Orthodox Union standards, stop announcing same-sex marriages.
Amb. Friedman participates in candle-lighting ceremony at Western Wall. 'A great honor to light the candles in J'lem - capital of Israel.'
'Inability of Jerusalem municipality to withstand foreign influences that challenge Israel angers residents from left and right.'
British Prime Minister Theresa May wishes Jews a happy Hanukkah, calls to double the efforts to fight anti-Semitism.
Canadian Prime Minister wishes the Jewish people a happy Hanukkah.
Residents of Arad, family and friends of soldier Ron Yitzhak Kukia light candles at the site where he was murdered.
U.S. President wishes the Jewish people a happy Hanukkah.
PM on first night of Hanukkah: 'A great light of progress and humanity emanates from State of Israel.'
