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Haredi journalist: Why are non-Jews calling Trump anti-Semitic?

Jake Turx, the haredi journalist whose question to Trump on anti-Semitism drew national attention, says Trump right to get defensive.

Haredi journalist: Why are non-Jews calling Trump anti-Semitic?

Swastikas found in LA, NY

Papers with hand-drawn swastikas left on homes in LA. Swastika found drawn in the hallway of building in Williamsburg

Swastikas found in LA, NY

Friedman: 'No excuse' for past rhetoric on liberal Jews

David Friedman apologizes for past rhetoric targeting liberal Jews.

Friedman: 'No excuse' for past rhetoric on liberal Jews

Trump berated for blasting haredi reporter

American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League decry Trump’s treatment of reporter who asked about anti-Semitic incidents.

Trump berated for blasting haredi reporter

Watch: Bnei Menashe recite Shema for first time in Israel

72 members of the Bnei Menashe community make aliyah, recite Shema. Beginning of year-long campaign to bring hundreds of members to Israel.

Watch: Bnei Menashe recite Shema for first time in Israel

Indian-Jewish ‘lost tribe’ moving to Israel - in pictures

A community of Jewish Immigrants claiming descent from a 'lost tribe' makes the move to Israel from India this week.

Indian-Jewish ‘lost tribe’ moving to Israel - in pictures

Today we remember Irena Sendler

On this day in 1910, a woman who would save many children in the Warsaw ghetto was born.

Today we remember Irena Sendler

While the PM and President were meeting, their wives explored

Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Netanyahu visit the Smithsonian Museum to explore new means of fighting racism.

While the PM and President were meeting, their wives explored

Rabbi Tovia explains why Jews aren't Christian

Questioners debate Rabbi Tovia as to the authenticity of Jewish Scripture.

Rabbi Tovia explains why Jews aren't Christian

Number of US hate groups rose in 2016

The number of hate groups in the United States rose in 2016, and most of them subscribe to anti-Semitic views.

Number of US hate groups rose in 2016

Blue Card receives grant to help Holocaust survivors

Group that provides assistance to Holocaust survivors receives $120,000 grant from the Jewish Federations of North America.

Blue Card receives grant to help Holocaust survivors

Finally, a book for Jews with Alzheimer's

Book by author Eliezer Sobel is a Jewish-themed book created explicitly for adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Finally, a book for Jews with Alzheimer's

Jewish Vermont college student dies in snowboarding accident

Jewish student at the University of Vermont who was reported missing while snowboarding found dead.

Jewish Vermont college student dies in snowboarding accident

Netanyahu: Trump 'understands' Jewish meaning of Holocaust

Netanyahu says Trump’s administration now understands that the meaning of the Holocaust was the attempt to eradicate the Jews.

Netanyahu: Trump 'understands' Jewish meaning of Holocaust

Watch: How Jewish refugee was saved from Holocaust

Polish-Jewish refugee marries Vietnamese man who ultimately saves her and her family's life.

Watch: How Jewish refugee was saved from Holocaust

ADL to honor commuter who cleaned anti-Semitic subway graffiti

New York commuter who led cleanup of anti-Semitic graffiti on subway being honored by the Anti-Defamation League.

ADL to honor commuter who cleaned anti-Semitic subway graffiti

102 from 'lost tribe' set to immigrate from India

102 members of a Jewish community claiming descent from one of Israel’s lost tribes are being brought on Aliyah this week from India.

102 from 'lost tribe' set to immigrate from India

Telling the secret

Sivan Rahav Meir speaks about how to protect children from sexual predators.

Telling the secret

Watch: Sitarist plays 'Shalom Aleichem'

The traditional Shabbat tune - played on a sitar.

Watch: Sitarist plays 'Shalom Aleichem'

'Israel always had a strong army'

Why Israel is enjoined to take up arms and defend itself - even when there are miracles.

'Israel always had a strong army'

Pope Francis condemns anti-Semitism

Pope Francis meets ADL delegation, denounces "widespread" anti-Semitism.

Pope Francis condemns anti-Semitism

Australian pro-Israel group objects to Regulation Law

Australia's main pro-Israel lobbying group criticizes Regulation Law.

Australian pro-Israel group objects to Regulation Law

French chef takes kosher challenge in Jerusalem

'He didn't want to believe that what he had eaten was kosher'

French chef takes kosher challenge in Jerusalem

Tu BeShevat is near!

After a cold winter, the seeds of springtime begin, the warmth is on its way.

Tu BeShevat is near!

Holocaust survivor who sang in Theresienstadt dies at 95

Edgar Krasa, Holocaust survivor who sang in Theresienstadt concentration camp's chorus, has died.

Holocaust survivor who sang in Theresienstadt dies at 95

Pence to speak at Republican Jewish Coalition confab

Vice President to speak at Republican Jewish Coalition confab on February 24.

Pence to speak at Republican Jewish Coalition confab

Colorado family complains over teen's anti-Semitic harassment

Jewish eighth-grader in Colorado files complaint with Department of Education over allegations of anti-Semitic harassment.

Colorado family complains over teen's anti-Semitic harassment

Will 'Joe's Violin' get an Oscar?

'Joe's Violin' tells the story of holocaust survivor who donates his historic violin to needy child when he can't play it anymore.

Will 'Joe's Violin' get an Oscar?

Shocking: US Court decision approves Passover punishment

Susan Abeles, an Orthodox Jew, took 2-days off for Passover for 26 years, was suddenly suspended for doing so again. Court sided with boss.

Shocking: US Court decision approves Passover punishment

Congressman: "It should have been a shocking omission"

Rep. Joe Crowley blast's White House for diminishing the extent of Nazi hatred towards Jews.

Congressman: "It should have been a shocking omission"

Last Yiddish theater still stands

1 of NY's last Yiddish Theaters is newly renovated

Last Yiddish theater still stands

Cambridge U Jewish students concerned about campus anti-Semitism

Jewish student leaders at Cambridge University in England "deeply concerned" about recent anti-Semitic activities at the school.

Cambridge U Jewish students concerned about campus anti-Semitism

Survivor of 8 Nazi concentration camps dies at 94

Chaim Ferster, a Polish-Jewish Holocaust survivor who spent time in eight concentration camps, passes away.

Survivor of 8 Nazi concentration camps dies at 94

Online library hopes to make Talmud sages accessible

Sefaria, a website founded in 2012, publishes acclaimed translation of the Talmud in English.

Online library hopes to make Talmud sages accessible

"What Do You Mean The Yeshiva Can't Afford To Stay Open?"

For years our yeshiva has reached out to those who want to learn Torah. Now, we need help to continue.

"What Do You Mean The Yeshiva Can't Afford To Stay Open?"

Watch: Will the Holy Temple descend from heaven?

Temple Institute continues in Episode 2 of series to challenge commonly-held beliefs about Holy Temple.

Watch: Will the Holy Temple descend from heaven?

Watch: Jewish wedding on the eve of World War II

A Jewish couple in the Netherlands is married on eve of Second World War.

Watch: Jewish wedding on the eve of World War II

Artist Anish Kapoor wins ‘Jewish Nobel’

Influential and innovative artist Anish Kapoor named the winner of the 2017 Genesis Prize.

Artist Anish Kapoor wins ‘Jewish Nobel’

Samaria yeshiva gets new Torah scroll

Russian Jews donate new Torah scroll to Chabad yeshiva in Samaria.

Samaria yeshiva gets new Torah scroll

This Tuesday, Torah Sages at annual prayer for parnassah

Torah Sages gather to pray for parnassah on Tuesday before Torah reading on manna from heaven. They will have a limited list of names.

This Tuesday, Torah Sages at annual prayer for parnassah

New Book Reveals Hundreds of Documents About Rebbe’s Early Life

‘Early Years’ comprises 550 pages of insight-producing documents and photographs.

New Book Reveals Hundreds of Documents About Rebbe’s Early Life

On cell phone boxes and orange peels

'Every mission for which man comes down to the world is in order for him to take himself out of Egypt.'

On cell phone boxes and orange peels

The Attitude of the Nations of the World to the Jewish People

The Attitude of the Nations of the World to the Jewish People

OU rabbis: Women may not be rabbis

OU Rabbinic Council rules that the 'broader context of Torah values' dictates that women cannot formally serve as rabbis or clergy.

OU rabbis: Women may not be rabbis

Assemblyman Hikind attends summit on abuse in Jewish community

‘We must continue to exhaust all efforts in spreading awareness and work together to ensure the safety of our youth.’

Assemblyman Hikind attends summit on abuse in Jewish community

British Anti-Semitism rises to record levels

1,309 incidents of anti-Jewish hate recorded in Britain in 2016, a record high.

British Anti-Semitism rises to record levels

Polish Jews send matzah to TV boss who read anti-Semitic poem

Jewish Community of Warsaw sends matzah to public television official accused of anti-Semitism.

Polish Jews send matzah to TV boss who read anti-Semitic poem

JCC bomb threat probe hindered by tech disguises

How do you catch the culprit when a person calls a Jewish institution, makes a bomb threat and hangs up?

JCC bomb threat probe hindered by tech disguises

The Doctors put a price tag on Mommy’s life

There is medicine that can prolong my wife's life, but we can't afford it and the sand in the hourglass is almost empty.

The Doctors put a price tag on Mommy’s life

'You should be gassed for what you say on this campus'

Jewish student at Beloit College, Wisconsin, received an anti-Semitic note on International Holocaust Memorial Day.

'You should be gassed for what you say on this campus'

Modern U.S. Orthodox rabbis: Openly teach Orthodox principles

In light of 'rapid and uncertain legal and cultural change,' RCA adopts resolution in favor of pro-active freedom of resolution.

Modern U.S. Orthodox rabbis: Openly teach Orthodox principles

Montreal's first Jewish mayor convicted of fraud and corruption

Montreal’s first Jewish mayor facing up to five years in prison after being convicted of fraud and corruption.

Montreal's first Jewish mayor convicted of fraud and corruption

PM's wife: The Bible a favorite of myself and my family

PM's wife, Sara Netanyahu, told central Caucus to Encourage Bible Study conference of her relationship to the Book of Books.

PM's wife: The Bible a favorite of myself and my family

Testimonies of the forgotten refugees

Jewish refugees from Muslim countries recount their personal odysseys.

Testimonies of the forgotten refugees

Brazil's president attends Holocaust remembrance service

President Michel Temer attended a service at the country's largest synagogue to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Brazil's president attends Holocaust remembrance service

Jewish groups condemn attack on Quebec mosque

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, World Jewish Congress, among groups to condemn shooting attack on a Quebec mosque.

Jewish groups condemn attack on Quebec mosque




























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