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Vancouver school apologizes after banning Hanukkah

Vancouver School Board apologizes after local elementary school blocks Hanukkah decorations but allows Christmas trees.

Vancouver school apologizes after banning Hanukkah

Watch: Giant Hanukkah menorah set up at Western Wall

On each day of Hanukkah, the giant menorah at the Western Wall will be lit in a festive ceremony.

Watch: Giant Hanukkah menorah set up at Western Wall

Watch: Hanukkah, the recurring light

What is the purpose of the miracle of Hanukkah and why do we celebrate it year after year?

Watch: Hanukkah, the recurring light

Hasidut extravaganza in Israel's capital

Arutz Sheva visits massive Jerusalem hasidic celebration: 'The whole world knows about the 19th of Kislev.'

Hasidut extravaganza in Israel's capital

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi hospitalized

Rabbi Elisha Vishlitzky recovering from medical procedure at Shaare Zedek Hospital. Public asked to pray for his health.

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi hospitalized

Firebombs thrown at Sweden synagogue

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators throw firebombs at Gothenburg synagogue while protesting Trump's Jerusalem recognition.

Firebombs thrown at Sweden synagogue

Understanding the connection between Aishet Potiphar and Tamar

Insights into this week's Parsha portion.

Understanding the connection between Aishet Potiphar and Tamar

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Trump will be remembered forever'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat says that with Jerusalem recognition, President Trump following in the footsteps of Cyrus the Great.

'Trump will be remembered forever'

Trump: We're proud to stand with the people of Israel

Trump hosts first Hanukkah party, says he's thinking all about Jerusalem.

Trump: We're proud to stand with the people of Israel

LA Jewish institutions close as Skirball fire approaches

Synagogues in path of massive wildfire tearing through southern California.

LA Jewish institutions close as Skirball fire approaches

Reform Movement slams, then praises Trump's recognition of J'lem

Reform leaders express opposition to President Trump's 'ill-timed' announcement, only to backtrack a day later.

Reform Movement slams, then praises Trump's recognition of J'lem

'We must change the attitude to Torah learning'

Echad l'Echad Chairman explains the importance of project aiming to foster a new generation of Torah leaders.

'We must change the attitude to Torah learning'

One of Brazil's oldest synagogues to be rededicated

Sao Paulo congregation rededicates centennial synagogue 100 years after it first opened.

One of Brazil's oldest synagogues to be rededicated

'Providing support so students can continue to learn Torah'

Promotional. Echad l’Echad Director tells how a student's life was changed by project encouraging learning in religious Zionist sector..

'Providing support so students can continue to learn Torah'

Jewish organizations hail Trump's Jerusalem move

Jewish organizations in the United States welcome recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, embassy move there.

Jewish organizations hail Trump's Jerusalem move

On Hanukkah, NGO urges focus on hungry Israeli schoolchildren

New campaign launches to capitalize on growing Hanukkah charity tradition.

On Hanukkah, NGO urges focus on hungry Israeli schoolchildren

'Reform leaders organized 'lynch' against Hotovely'

NY rabbi says Deputy Foreign Minister is correct in saying US Jews don't serve in army as Israelis do.

'Reform leaders organized 'lynch' against Hotovely'

Holocaust survivor visits Western Wall for first time

Avraham Takacz, who immigrated to Israel from Ukraine, fulfills dream and visits Kotel.

Holocaust survivor visits Western Wall for first time

European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challenge

European rabbis gather in Finland, place emphasis on Reform movement which they say is "one of the main challenges of our time."

European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challenge

Record number gather for largest Jewish event in St. Petersburg

750 Jews gather for three-day Limmud FSU festival held in Russia's cultural capital.

Record number gather for largest Jewish event in St. Petersburg

Watch: Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh's monthly class in English

Hour-long class in English followed by fascinating question-and-answer session.

Watch: Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh's monthly class in English

Parshat Vayishlach: What made Eisav embrace Yaakov?

Dr. Joseph Frager says Eisav's fight against Yaakov began before they met, Yaakov's angels acted as an 'early warning system.'

Parshat Vayishlach: What made Eisav embrace Yaakov?

Torah scroll dedicated in memory of kidnapped, murdered teens

Speakers emphasize the importance of Jewish unity at ceremony dedicating Torah scroll in memory of the three murdered teens.

Torah scroll dedicated in memory of kidnapped, murdered teens

'An anti-Semitism panel led by anti-Semites'

New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind unloads on Linda Sarsour after she participated in panel discussion on anti-Semitism.

'An anti-Semitism panel led by anti-Semites'

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence

Jewish activists for independent Kurdistan promote cause in NY, Jerusalem.

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence

The Chassidic Congress Center:

Binyanei Ha'uma readies for tens of thousands of Hasidim

An estimated 400 tons of books arrive this morning in 40 large trucks for Binyanei Ha'uma in Jerusalem ahead of next week's Book Fair.

Binyanei Ha'uma readies for tens of thousands of Hasidim

Field menorahs: Flashlights instead of candles

Military rabbis discuss lighting Hanukkah candles during field operations, say flashlights may be used instead of candles if need be.

Field menorahs: Flashlights instead of candles

Jewish future to be discussed in Hungary summit

Politicians, Jewish leaders and security experts to gather in Hungary and discuss the question: Is there a future for Jews in Europe?

Jewish future to be discussed in Hungary summit

Reform Movement dumped from Birthright Israel

As number of participants falls, Reform Movement removed from list of trip providers for popular Birthright Israel's free 10-day tours.

Reform Movement dumped from Birthright Israel

French Holocaust survivor donates $1 million to aid US veterans

Survivor donates $1 million for US veterans to thank American troops for saving his life during World War II. 'Not too late to give back.'

French Holocaust survivor donates $1 million to aid US veterans

500 new immigrants gather to learn about housing opportunities

Israel Communities Fair, a first of its kind, brings representatives from over 40 communities to help Olim find their dream neighborhood.

500 new immigrants gather to learn about housing opportunities

WJC President:

'Israel’s legitimacy will never be up for question'

Ronald Lauder ahead of 70th anniversary of UN vote on Israel: We must continue to defend Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.

'Israel’s legitimacy will never be up for question'

Australian rabbi denies report he does not feel safe there

Rabbi says report on rising anti-Semitism in Australia worrying, and more needs to be done, but he still is 'grateful' to live there.

Australian rabbi denies report he does not feel safe there

'The Jewish people experienced a quiet disaster'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett announces that he will add NIS 50 million for a program aiming to strengthen Diaspora Jewry.

'The Jewish people experienced a quiet disaster'

Conservative Movement attacks Netanyahu

Non-Orthodox US Jewish movement accuses Israeli PM of lying about Kotel deal. 'Shame on you, Mr. Prime Minister.'

Conservative Movement attacks Netanyahu

Chief Rabbi of Israel visits California

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef speaks at Los Angeles yeshiva during visit to Jewish communities in Southern California.

Chief Rabbi of Israel visits California

Hazorfim’s Cyber Monday Sale – 50% Off Selected Items!

Hazorfim is currently running their annual Black Friday sale, offering 50% off every item on their official website.

Hazorfim’s Cyber Monday Sale – 50% Off Selected Items!

Marseille mystery cellar may have been a mikvah

Researchers suspect ancient cellar discovered twenty years ago may have been a mikvah, say there 'was always water there.'

Marseille mystery cellar may have been a mikvah

Watch: Hotovely meets lone soldiers

Amid uproar over her comments on American Jews, Deputy Foreign Minister meets lone soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner.

Watch: Hotovely meets lone soldiers

Yaakov's study at the yeshiva of Shem And Eber

Dr. Joseph Frager explains why our forefather Yaakov's years learning from Shem and Eber helped him survive the years with Lavan.

Yaakov's study at the yeshiva of Shem And Eber

Rift with Diaspora Jewry? Fake news

Study by Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds that Jews outside of Israel are only increasing their investment in Israel.

Rift with Diaspora Jewry? Fake news

Chief Rabbi to Arutz Sheva:

'American Jewry is dwindling'

Amidst uproar over Tzipi Hotovely's comments on 'American Jews,' Israeli Chief Rabbi suggests looking at demographic data of American Jewry.

'American Jewry is dwindling'

Hotovely 'spoke the truth', says American Rabbinic group

American Rabbinic group defends Dep. Foreign Min. Tzipi Hotovely following comments on American Jewry, decries 'witch hunt'.

Hotovely 'spoke the truth', says American Rabbinic group

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

'American Jews are important to me, I didn't mean to offend'

Deputy Foreign Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva about recent controversy over 'American Jews' comments. 'I didn't want message to be hostile.'

'American Jews are important to me, I didn't mean to offend'

Hotovely apologizes over 'American Jews' comments

'I salute every American Jew who joined the IDF, or who fought during World War II.I didn't mean to offend anyone, and I apologize.'

Hotovely apologizes over 'American Jews' comments

Who is responsible for Israel's rupture with Diaspora Jewry?

The crisis between Israel and world Jewry has nothing to do with Israel's non-recognition of the Reform and Conservative movements. Opinion.

Who is responsible for Israel's rupture with Diaspora Jewry?

Left demands Deputy Minister Hotovely's suspension

MKs push PM to suspend Hotovely for comments on American Jews, suggesting Diaspora Jews fail to understand Israel's predicament.

Left demands Deputy Minister Hotovely's suspension

After Nazis killed her family, this woman fought back

Holocaust survivor and partisan Rose Holm speaks about when her family was killed and her experiences in a forest fighting the Nazis.

After Nazis killed her family, this woman fought back

'Your message spread like wildfire'

Minister Naftali Bennett participates in event honoring Rabbi Yaakov Ariel in Ramat Gan.

'Your message spread like wildfire'

10 guidelines for rabbis to prevent sexual offenses

New religious initiative presents ten guidelines to help rabbis prevent sexual offenses.

10 guidelines for rabbis to prevent sexual offenses

European Jewish Congress: No meetings with Far-Right

Representative organization of European Jewry tells French president it opposes all meetings with far-right parties.

European Jewish Congress: No meetings with Far-Right

Fire near Rebbe Nachman's tomb forces evacuation

Fire breaks out at site adjacent to Breslov founder's grave in Uman, Ukraine, forcing evacuation of Jewish school children.

Fire near Rebbe Nachman's tomb forces evacuation

Uganda is 100th outpost for Chabad-Lubavitch

Chabad outreach movement now spans 100 nations around the globe, cracking triple digits with its first Chabad house in Uganda.

Uganda is 100th outpost for Chabad-Lubavitch

4,500 Chabad emissaries from around the world gather in New York

4,500 of Chabad's 5,500 emissaries worldwide gather in New York for a group photo, representing 93 different countries around the globe.

4,500 Chabad emissaries from around the world gather in New York

'George Shultz will be remembered as liberator of Soviet Jews'

30 years after his release from prison, Natan Sharansky presents Sec. of State George Shultz with award for contribution to struggle.

'George Shultz will be remembered as liberator of Soviet Jews'

Parshat Toldot: An analysis of Esav

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