Jewish News (Page 157)


Dean of the Diaspora Yeshiva passes away

Rabbi Mordechai Goldstein, dean of the Diaspora Yeshiva in Jerusalem and founder of the community of Metzad in Gush Etzion, dies at 82.

Dean of the Diaspora Yeshiva passes away

'It is a well-known halakha that Esav hates Yaakov'

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

'It is a well-known halakha that Esav hates Yaakov'

Britain to fund guarding for Jewish schools and synagogues

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

Britain to fund guarding for Jewish schools and synagogues

A letter from father

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

A letter from father

Chabad on Campus raises money to help fire victims

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

Chabad on Campus raises money to help fire victims

Will High Court stop appeal in Supreme Rabbinical Court?

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

Will High Court stop appeal in Supreme Rabbinical Court?

Latvian president admits local complicity in Nazi atrocities

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

Latvian president admits local complicity in Nazi atrocities

Autographed Larry King suspenders to be auctioned

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

Autographed Larry King suspenders to be auctioned

Jewish journalist belatedly honored for unmasking a 'monster'

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

Jewish journalist belatedly honored for unmasking a 'monster'

Historic Wales synagogue listed for sale

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

Historic Wales synagogue listed for sale

Watch: 5,600 dance at annual Chabad banquet

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

Watch: 5,600 dance at annual Chabad banquet

France returns painting to Jewish family who fled Nazis

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

France returns painting to Jewish family who fled Nazis

British soccer fans repeat anti-Semitic chant on London subway

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

British soccer fans repeat anti-Semitic chant on London subway

Former 'hilltop youth' opens mechina

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

Former 'hilltop youth' opens mechina

For the first time ever: Chabad now active in all 50 states

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

For the first time ever: Chabad now active in all 50 states

Watch: The annual group photo of Chabad emissaries

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

Watch: The annual group photo of Chabad emissaries

Gan Eden a "Parallel Universe"

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

Gan Eden a "Parallel Universe"

Thousands of Nazi war criminals received disability pensions

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

Thousands of Nazi war criminals received disability pensions

British Jewish school enrollment rises while population shrinks

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

British Jewish school enrollment rises while population shrinks

Once a victim of Muslim attacks in France, now an IDF soldier

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

Once a victim of Muslim attacks in France, now an IDF soldier

Priebus nixes, Jewish groups slam Muslim registry proposal

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.

Priebus nixes, Jewish groups slam Muslim registry proposal

Dutch war hero’s family sells menorah for record $440,000

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

Dutch war hero’s family sells menorah for record $440,000

Jewish groups urge post-election discussion at Shabbat dinners

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

Jewish groups urge post-election discussion at Shabbat dinners

Sabra recalls hummus and other spreads

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

Sabra recalls hummus and other spreads

Hundreds protest hate at park named for Beastie Boys member

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

Hundreds protest hate at park named for Beastie Boys member

President Rivlin visits scene of terror at Mumbai Chabad House

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

President Rivlin visits scene of terror at Mumbai Chabad House

Help marry off an orphan

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

Help marry off an orphan

Famed Jewish composer Ben Zion Shenker passes away

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

Famed Jewish composer Ben Zion Shenker passes away

300% jump in Aliyah from Brazil

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

300% jump in Aliyah from Brazil

Israeli government to fund up to 1/3 of Birthright Israel Excel

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

Israeli government to fund up to 1/3 of Birthright Israel Excel

'They are terrorizing the rabbis'

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

'They are terrorizing the rabbis'

The Land of Israel belongs to G-d

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

The Land of Israel belongs to G-d

Ex-ADL chief rips ZOA, pulls out of event featuring Bannon

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

Ex-ADL chief rips ZOA, pulls out of event featuring Bannon

What's the next joint project of our nation?

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

What's the next joint project of our nation?

Hillel launches program to train campus staff members

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

Hillel launches program to train campus staff members

Study: Half of Boston Jews do not identify with a denomination

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

Study: Half of Boston Jews do not identify with a denomination

ADL leader: US anti-Semitism worse than at any time since 1930s

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

ADL leader: US anti-Semitism worse than at any time since 1930s

Jewish Federations: Give Trump an opportunity to lead

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

Jewish Federations: Give Trump an opportunity to lead

Watch: Hundreds sing at gravesite of Rebbe Carlebach

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

Watch: Hundreds sing at gravesite of Rebbe Carlebach

Is addiction growing in the Jewish community?

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

Is addiction growing in the Jewish community?

Kosher tuna added to National School Lunch Program

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

Kosher tuna added to National School Lunch Program

Young Jewish international volunteers gather in Switzerland

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

Young Jewish international volunteers gather in Switzerland

McGill U paper slammed for banning Zionist op-eds

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

McGill U paper slammed for banning Zionist op-eds

ADL sees surge in donations following election of Trump

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

ADL sees surge in donations following election of Trump

In post-coup Turkey, Jews plan their future abroad

Thousands of Turkish Jews are seeking foreign passports.

In post-coup Turkey, Jews plan their future abroad

Parve Nutella and other must-try new kosher foods

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

Parve Nutella and other must-try new kosher foods

Rabbi Ari Berman: "I'm deeply humbled"

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

Rabbi Ari Berman: "I'm deeply humbled"

'Stones that survived 2,000 years tell our story'

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

'Stones that survived 2,000 years tell our story'

Daughter of Nazi official asks forgiveness

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

Daughter of Nazi official asks forgiveness

Extracurricular Reading and the True Meaning of Hanukkah

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

Extracurricular Reading and the True Meaning of Hanukkah

Salute to Holocaust survivor who funded Israel's 'brain trust'

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

Salute to Holocaust survivor who funded Israel's 'brain trust'

European rabbis work for unified standards in conversions

'Conversion courts need to coordinate more.'

European rabbis work for unified standards in conversions

Chabad in Berlin receives $2 million in federal funding

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

Chabad in Berlin receives $2 million in federal funding

Conference of European Rabbis meets with Belarus parliament

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

Conference of European Rabbis meets with Belarus parliament

Actress targeted by anti-Semitic threats

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

Actress targeted by anti-Semitic threats

Swastikas painted in London Jewish neighborhood

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

Swastikas painted in London Jewish neighborhood




























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