Jewish head of teachers union defends Keith Ellison
Jewish president of a U.S. teachers union comes to the defense of Rep. Keith Ellison.
Jewish president of a U.S. teachers union comes to the defense of Rep. Keith Ellison.


Group of business and political activists will head to Israel for a mission to strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Israel.

A Brooklyn mother who lost seven children in a house fire said that she wants to build a center for families on the site of her razed home.

President Reuven Rivlin address summit of Jewish publishers and writers, calls for joint effort to fight anti-Semitism around the world.
Rabbi Mordechai Goldstein, dean of the Diaspora Yeshiva in Jerusalem and founder of the community of Metzad in Gush Etzion, dies at 82.

Parshat Toldot tells us rather explicitly why the Jews have suffered for over 2000 years.

Britain’s Home Secretary Amber Rudd pledges £13.4 million to provide guards for Jewish schools, colleges, nurseries and synagogues.

'It is so hard for me to do this. But to save my son's life, I must'.

Chabad on Campus has launched an initiative to raise money to support areas damaged in the fires which raged across Israel last week.

The High Court ordered the Supreme Rabbinical Court to respond to a petition against an appeal taking place in the Rabbinical Court.

Latvian president Raimonds Vejonis attended a memorial ceremony at a Holocaust mass murder site near Riga and admitted local complicity.

A pair of suspenders signed by Larry King will be auctioned off to benefit the American Jewish Historical Society.

Forty years after exposing one of the worst war criminals in Dutch history, Hans Knoop is still celebrated as a hero.

A synagogue identified as the oldest in Wales has been put up for sale for under $375,000.

This year's annual international Chabad banquet was filled with reflection, inspirational speeches and, of course - dancing.

France returns a 16th-century painting to the grandchildren of a German-Jewish couple who fled the Nazis.

Fans of British soccer team filmed singing an anti-Semitic chant on a London subway.

Former 'hilltop youth' founds mechina to honor comrade who fell in Operation Protective Edge.

With opening of center in South Dakota, Chabad-Lubavitch outreach now covers all 50 states.

4,000 Chabad emissaries, whose mission is strengthening Jewish identity, gathered in New York for their yearly conference.

Why did Abraham choose the Mearat Hamachpelah for the burial of his beloved Sarah?

Thousands of Nazi war criminals continued to receive disability pensions - in violation of German law.

Study: The number of Jewish schools in Britain and their enrollments have dramatically increased even as Jewish population has decreased.

Reuven Abu was attacked by Muslims in his hometown of Lyon, and decided that day to move to Israel, where he joined the army.

AJC slams the idea of creating a database of Muslims one day after Trump's chief-of-staff said there were no plans to create one.

A 270-year-old menorah which belonged to a Jewish resistance fighter during WWII was sold for a record $440,000.

Jewish organizations encourage young Jews to use Shabbat dinner as a way to promote dialogue about the results of the presidential election.

Sabra Dipping Company voluntary recalls some of its hummus and other Middle Eastern spreads over a possible listeria contamination.

Hundreds gather for anti-hate rally at a vandalized Brooklyn park named in memory of late Beastie Boys singer.

President Rivlin attends memorial for the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks.

Help Kupat Ha'Ir do the impossible - marry off 21 Orphans in 22 days

Ben Zion Shenker, the composer of hundreds of melodies, including 'Eishes Chayil' and 'Mizmor L'Dovid,' passed away Sunday morning,

Jewish immigration from Brazil to Israel reaches highest level since 1970s.

The Israeli government has agreed to fund up to 1/3 of a special Birthright program for students interested in business and technology.

Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem responds to criticism of his comments of LGBTs and the Reform Movement, says they are trying to destroy tradition.

Gaza Disengagement Was Wrong in 2005 and a Mistake 4000 Years Ago Too

Abe Foxman cancels appearance at Zionist Organization of America's gala featuring Stephen Bannon, calling event 'politicized'.

Please send us your thoughts as part of our project connecting Israelis and the Diaspora. This week we ask - what's next?

Hillel International launches new program to offer training for some 1,000 professionals working for Hillels on U.S. campuses.

New study finds half the Jews in Greater Boston do not identify with a denomination, a higher proportion than the national average.

Anti-Defamation League's national director says anti-Jewish hatred in America is worse than at any point since the 1930s.

Responding to petition calling on it to denounce Bannon, JFNA says "Trump needs to be given an opportunity to lead."

Hundreds came to the grave of 'Reb Shloime' Carlebach to mark the anniversary of his passing and broke into singing that lasted for hours.

A conference discussing drug, alcohol and internet addiction within the Jewish community will take place in NY in December.

U.S. Department of Agriculture to require that canned tuna purchased for the National School Lunch Program have kosher certification.

160 young Jews from 37 countries gather in Basel for the first global summit of the Jewish Diplomatic Corps.

Jewish and pro-Israel groups slam McGill University student newspaper for refusing to publish articles that "promote a Zionist worldview."

Anti-Defamation League claims there is a dramatic increase in donations since the presidential election.

Thousands of Turkish Jews are seeking foreign passports.

Kosherfest, the world's largest kosher trade show, features more than 325 exhibitors.

YU Board of Trustees announced appointment of Rabbi Berman as Yeshiva University’s fifth president.

Housing Minister tours Jewish Quarter of Old City of Jerusalem, says archaeology proof of Jewish connection to city.

The daughter of a Nazi official who murdered the brother of the seventh Chabad Rebbe visits grave, asks forgiveness from the Jewish People.

Hanukkah epitomizes that famous Jewish holiday mantra: they tried to kill us, we won, now let's eat.

American Holocaust survivor donated millions to Israeli scholars, helped combat 'brain drain' out of Israel.

'Conversion courts need to coordinate more.'

Jewish Museum and Chabad-Lubavitch in Berlin have received major funding from the federal government.

A delegation of the Conference of European Rabbis met with the Chairman of the Belarus parliament to discuss developing Jewish life there.

Actress Emmy Rossum claims she was harassed on Twitter by anti-Semitic supporters of Donald Trump.

Swastikas found on vehicles parked outside a Jewish school in Stamford Hill, the latest in a series of anti-Semitic acts.
