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Remembering the Holocaust

New video testifies to Jewish suffering during the Holocaust, 72 years after the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Remembering the Holocaust

The truth about the elderly and the young

The Israeli week that was.

The truth about the elderly and the young

Parshat Va'era - a Leader Must Lead

What makes for leadership?

Parshat Va'era - a Leader Must Lead

FBI investigating JCC bomb threats as hate crime

FBI briefs Jewish community leaders, says it is investigating recent rash of bomb threats to Jewish community centers as a hate crime.

FBI investigating JCC bomb threats as hate crime

Netanyahu: Trump understands the Iranian threat

Prime Minister says world continues to be silent on Iran's genocidal ambitions, but Trump's inauguration may be harbinger of change.

Netanyahu: Trump understands the Iranian threat

'It is time to separate the Chief Rabbinate from politics'

Rabbi David Stav, the Chairman of the Tzohar organization, says downfall of former Chief Rabbi not surprising, rabbinate harmed by politics.

'It is time to separate the Chief Rabbinate from politics'

Stephen P. Cohen, Middle East intermediary, dies at 71

Stephen Philip Cohen, who served as a confidential intermediary between Israeli and Arab leaders, dies at 71.

Stephen P. Cohen, Middle East intermediary, dies at 71

Pope Francis prays for memory of Alberto Nisman

Pope Francis tells former wife of late Argentine special prosecutor that he prays for his memory and their two daughters.

Pope Francis prays for memory of Alberto Nisman

At Auschwitz, a Jewish journalist confronts his anti-Polish bias

JTA writer with impressions from five-day journalists' seminar to Auschwitz.

At Auschwitz, a Jewish journalist confronts his anti-Polish bias

Tzohar -with you in times of mourning

Tzohar launches Bereavement Program to accompany families in the Jewish burial and mourning process

Tzohar -with you in times of mourning

Why Jerusalem is important to the Jewish people

Ari Abramowitz describes why Jerusalem is the heart of the Jewish people.

Why Jerusalem is important to the Jewish people

Study finds anti-Semitism is on the rise in Poland

University of Warsaw's Center for Research on Prejudice finds that Poland has seen a rise in anti-Semitism over the last two years.

Study finds anti-Semitism is on the rise in Poland

Nazi hunter criticizes Israeli silence on Croatian distortion

Efraim Zuroff says Israel is “abdicating its duty” to Holocaust survivors.

Nazi hunter criticizes Israeli silence on Croatian distortion

Paraphernalia of armed struggle against Israel sold on website

'Redbubble' sells products produced by site users with designs urging to liberate Palestine and boycott Israel.

Paraphernalia of armed struggle against Israel sold on website

WJC Promotes Holocaust remembrance

Survivors share photographs from the Holocaust

WJC Promotes Holocaust remembrance

Mayor of London fights rise of anti-Semitic attacks

London's rise of anti-Semitic attacks forces Mayor Sadiq Khan to increase patrols around the city.

Mayor of London fights rise of anti-Semitic attacks

Mayor of London reads letter written by Holocaust survivor

Zigi Shipper, a young boy during the Holocaust, survived the Lodz ghetto and has a message for world.

Mayor of London reads letter written by Holocaust survivor

Jewish playwright allegedly assaulted in Washington

Jewish playwright Jon Robin Baitz says he was assaulted in Washington by a man who shouted anti-Semitic invective.

Jewish playwright allegedly assaulted in Washington

Super Bowl to feature teams with Jewish owners

Super Bowl LI will feature teams with Jewish owners for the first time since 2012.

Super Bowl to feature teams with Jewish owners

'Shining Souls': Heroes of humanity during the Holocaust

A moving exhibition opens at the European Parliament for International Holocaust Remembrance day.

'Shining Souls': Heroes of humanity during the Holocaust

Spiritual awakening convention closes in Connecticut

Thousands joined Saturday night as 'Dirshu' Conference draws to end

Spiritual awakening convention closes in Connecticut

WATCH: Hundreds join memorial ceremony for murdered girl

Hundreds join memorial ceremony for 10-year-old Australian girl killed in Friday ramming attack.

WATCH: Hundreds join memorial ceremony for murdered girl

World B'nei Akiva: Strengthen Jewish youth's ties to Israel

World B'nei Akiva responds to antisemitism report, calls on Jewish communities to serve as 'faithful ambassadors' of Judaism and Israel.

World B'nei Akiva: Strengthen Jewish youth's ties to Israel

'Maimonides Shabbat' held in Tiberias

Maimonides Heritage Center President Rabbi Yamin Levi tells of his personal connection with Rambam's (Maimonides) heritage.

'Maimonides Shabbat' held in Tiberias

When Will the World Finally Repay the Jews?

The Book of Shemot is the Dawn of a New Age for the Jewish People.

When Will the World Finally Repay the Jews?

Rabbis visit Montana to thank local authorities for support

Orthodox rabbis from the U.S. and Canada thank Montana officials for their support of the Jewish community.

Rabbis visit Montana to thank local authorities for support

Tributes to Nisman held on two-year anniversary of his death

Two years after death of Alberto Nisman, organizers of tributes to him appear hopeful that the circumstances of his death will be clarified.

Tributes to Nisman held on two-year anniversary of his death

Israeli artist launches campaign to shame 'Holocaust selfies'

One man declares war on disrespectful behavior at Holocaust memorial, finds unique way to publicly shame selfie-snapping guests.

Israeli artist launches campaign to shame 'Holocaust selfies'

Personal rabbinical documents reveal their thoughts & queries

Treasure trove of documents from rabbinical figures from the Chasam Sofer to Lubavitcher Rebbe going up for auction.

Personal rabbinical documents reveal their thoughts & queries

FBI to probe bomb threats against JCCs

FBI opens probe following second wave of false telephone bomb threats against JCCs across the United States.

FBI to probe bomb threats against JCCs

1,500 rabbis call on Trump administration to support refugees

More than 1,500 U.S. rabbis sign a letter calling on the incoming administration to maintain the federal refugee resettlement program.

1,500 rabbis call on Trump administration to support refugees

Mexican Jews launch hotline for life-threatening situations

Mexican Jews launch 24-hour hotline for callers seeking support in cases of attempted suicide, domestic violence and other emergencies.

Mexican Jews launch hotline for life-threatening situations

Jewish Democrat resigns from golf club over Obama membership

Democratic activist resigns from mostly Jewish golf club in Maryland following a contentious debate over whether to admit Obama.

Jewish Democrat resigns from golf club over Obama membership

Jewish human services agencies merge to create umbrella group

Associations of Jewish human services agencies merge to create a new umbrella organization.

Jewish human services agencies merge to create umbrella group

'Obama was the biggest liar in the world'

Head of Holocaust education institute says today's youth is just as ready to learn about the Shoah as ever, blasts Obama's Israel policies.

'Obama was the biggest liar in the world'

Rabbinate committee to recommend Kashrut improvements

Rabbinate Kashrut system must have national standard, Chief Rabbinate Director says, adding that current system is confusing and wasteful.

Rabbinate committee to recommend Kashrut improvements

US rabbi rewrites prayer - to avoid blessing Trump

Open Orthodox rabbi and founder of religious 'social justice' movement says he can't recite prayer for success of president after Trump win.

US rabbi rewrites prayer - to avoid blessing Trump

Israelis in US Prisons

True tale of Father of Israelis in US prisons

I wrote this article 6 years ago, but Natan instructed me to hold on publication. With Natan's passing, I can no longer remain silent...

True tale of Father of Israelis in US prisons

Foreign Ministry welcomes Torah scroll from Bucharest

Foreign Ministry synagogue holds traditional ceremony welcoming Torah scroll from Bucharest.

Foreign Ministry welcomes Torah scroll from Bucharest

Parshat Vayechi: The Messianic Age

Parshat Vayechi: The Messianic Age

Bomb threat at Staten Island JCC investigated as hate crime

A swastika and the word "bomb" were found drawn inside the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island.

Bomb threat at Staten Island JCC investigated as hate crime

Bader Ginsburg picture bio takes top honor in book awards

Picture book biography about U.S. Supreme Court Justice among the top three winners of awards for Jewish children's books.

Bader Ginsburg picture bio takes top honor in book awards

Israeli tourist drowns in Guatemala

A 60-year-old Israeli tourist was killed when her raft capsized on the Cahabon river in Guatemala.

Israeli tourist drowns in Guatemala

Polish-Jewish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman dies at 91

Zygmunt Bauman, a Polish-Jewish sociologist and philosopher who authored more than 50 books, has died.

Polish-Jewish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman dies at 91

Journalist Nat Hentoff dies at 91

Nat Hentoff, who wrote about civil liberties and jazz dies at 91.

Journalist Nat Hentoff dies at 91

JCCs lauded for their actions following bomb threats

JCC Association of North America applauds community centers around the country for their responses to bomb threats.

JCCs lauded for their actions following bomb threats

Palermo, Sicily, to get first synagogue in 500 years

Roman Catholic Church cedes to Jewish ownership part of a church and monastery complex built atop the ruins of a medieval synagogue.

Palermo, Sicily, to get first synagogue in 500 years

'La La Land' composer, Jewish actors take Golden Globes

Several actors and filmmakers with Jewish ancestry victorious at the Golden Globes. Meryl Streep insults president-elect.

'La La Land' composer, Jewish actors take Golden Globes

Anti-Semitic note left on car of Maryland couple

Maryland couple find an anti-Semitic note on their car with a drawing of a Nazi yellow Star of David and the word "Jude" written on it.

Anti-Semitic note left on car of Maryland couple

Holocaust Jews: Murdered precisely because they were sinless

What Yediot Acharonot's first editor Ezriel Carlebach wrote about the Jewish victims of the Holocaust in 1942.

Holocaust Jews: Murdered precisely because they were sinless

Today: The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet

The fast mourning the siege of Jerusalem in Temple times is also the day kaddish is said for Holocaust victims whose yahrzeit is unknown.

Today: The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet

Parshat Vayigash: Follow One's Dreams

Parshat Vayigash: Follow One's Dreams

Swastika, ‘die Jew’ left on rock at door of Canadian couple

Package with an anti-Semitic epithet left on the doorstep of a Jewish couple in Winnipeg.

Swastika, ‘die Jew’ left on rock at door of Canadian couple

Harvard initiator of Jewish and Israeli program to step down

After seven years as dean of Harvard Law School, Martha Minow, a leader in Jewish causes, will step down at the end of the academic year.

Harvard initiator of Jewish and Israeli program to step down

Italian Jews, IsraAID help homeless earthquake victims

Italian Jews join IsraAID in bringing help to people in central Italy who remain homeless after earthquakes last summer and fall.

Italian Jews, IsraAID help homeless earthquake victims

Suspects arrested in vandalism of Jewish gravestone in Indiana

Three people arrested in connection with the vandalism of the headstone of a Jewish couple buried in the cemetery of a small Indiana town.

Suspects arrested in vandalism of Jewish gravestone in Indiana




























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