Southern California Chabad sued over kapparot
Federal lawsuit filed in Southern California calls for the halting of the pre-Yom Kippur ritual of kapparot.
Federal lawsuit filed in Southern California calls for the halting of the pre-Yom Kippur ritual of kapparot.


Alejandro Mayorkas, deputy Homeland Security secretary who works closely with the Jewish community, is stepping down.

Jewish leader in Geneva warns of “dangers” that would come from legislation that limits the role of religion in public space.

Man who threatened to “kill all the Jews” at Stamford Hill found guilty of anti-Semitic abuse.
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee providing aid to Haiti after a hurricane caused widespread damage.

South Florida synagogue was vandalized ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Supreme Court's three Jewish justices miss the start of the new term due to Rosh Hashanah.

Vice President Joe Biden to speak at a memorial for Shimon Peres at a Washington, D.C., synagogue.

The director of the Museum of Italian Jewish Art takes us on a tour of the sukkah of the first ghetto in the world.

13 years ago, a terrorist blew herself up in a restaurant, murdering 21 - including 2 families of 3 generations.

“These programs have changed the lives of hundreds of youth."

President Obama reflects on his work with the Jewish community during his time in office, as he wishes the Jewish people a happy new year.

Reform, Conservative movements launch campaign after bids to gain recognition in Israel fail. Foreign Ministry calls to 'pacify' tension.

Jewish billionaire Sheldon Adelson, main supporter of Birthright Taglit, explains how the program is important in preventing assimilation.

Tova Bakshi-Doron has passed away in Jerusalem at the age of 108.

PM's blessing includes message to Jews around the world: "remain hopeful and continue pursuing justice and truth"

An unknown person entered a synagogue in Russia with a container of gas and a gun and threatened to burn it down..

The Non-Jews would have to partner their souls with the Jews in order to be included in the Sinai experience.

Rav Chaim Kanievsky's promise: Donate to Kupat Ha'Ir and he will stand for you.

An organic Jewish farm camp is expanding its operations to the West Coast.

Columnist for Breitbart News calls Washington Post columnist Anne Applebaum a "Polish, Jewish, American elitist".

Democratic presidential nominee speaks with Jewish leaders ahead of Rosh Hashanah, reaffirms her commitment to Israel.

Staples appoints longtime Boston Jewish community leader Shira Goodman as president and CEO.

Anti-Defamation League adds cartoon character that has become a popular symbol for white supremacists to its online hate database.

Fundraiser for Republican nominee co-hosted by several prominent Jews is expected to raise more than $1 million for the candidate.

WZO head Haguel's New Year message to Diaspora Jews: Stand firm against anti-Semitism but come to Israel.

Jewish groups in Israel, US, and the world, praise Shimon Peres as statesman and peacemaker.

Study reveals wide gaps between Israeli and American Jews on religiosity, politics, Palestinian statehood, and the US-Israel relationship.

President Obama speaks to rabbis in a pre-High Holidays call.

Kim Kardashian joins the drive to find a bone marrow donor for 31-year-old Jew in Los Angeles.

Joseph Harmatz, Holocaust survivor who led a group of Jews seeking to kill Germans in revenge for the Holocaust, has died.

Ryan Bellerose, B'nai Brith Canada's new advocacy coordinator, is a member of the Metis nation.

50% of donations to Hillary Clinton’s campaign come from Jewish contributors, according to a new study.

A delegation of Israeli officials visited the Lev Tahor community in Guatemala amid allegations of abuse and child marriages.

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews pledges $52 million in food and medicine to elderly Jews living in the former Soviet Union.

Orthodox man says the New York Yankees have failed to investigate his claim that a fan sitting behind him snatched the kippah off his head.

Adam Milstein, Chairman of the IAC conference, sums up the 2016 conference with Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski.

Efrat mayor Oded Revivi brought a message of hope and practical advice to the IAC conference.

The Ayelet Hashachar organization establishes synagogues in kibbutzim and leads prayers on holidays. Now we inviting you to join and support

US security officials and Jewish community leaders prepare for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur in the face of rising terror threat.

The Amaliah organization brings Syrians to receive medical treatment in Israel, and helps them understand that Israel isn't the enemy.

Rabbinical Council of America fuming after Israeli Rabbinate rejects four conversions by leading American rabbinic authority.

Outreach group calls for 'Day of Jewish Unity' this Tuesday - one day after first presidential debate.

Airport authorities are preparing for the yearly mass flights to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslav in the Ukrainian town of Uman.

Rabbi Yosef Haim Sitruk,former chief rabbi of France, passed away this morning (Sunday) at the age of 71.

Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Galant spoke at IAC(Israel American Council) conference about Israel's strategic and regional goals.

At IAC conference in Washington, Science Minister sounds off on Abbas' dream of Palestine 'clean of Jews' and Israel's bright future.

A series of tragedies leaves a family bereft and in need of help.

British Prime Minister Theresa May praises UK’s relationship with Israel in a letter to the Conservative Friends of Israel.

Leftist and Reform activists protested against right-wing Lehava's goals and activities.


12 months after the Henkin couple was murdered, an event was held in Jerusalem to commemorate them.

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas 'falsely cast Israel as an impediment to peace' rather than working towards a solution via direct negotiations.

Jewish lawmaker says she will bring a bodyguard to her Labour Party's conference out of fear that she will be attacked.

Agudath Israel of America honored as a "community partner" by the Transportation Security Administration.

Letter signed by 43 rabbis in Texas calls on the state's governor to remain in the U.S. refugee resettlement program.

Top U.S. security official: Jewish institutions need the most security funds.

Israel's ambassador to Egypt tells of Alexandria's disappearing community and a rich heritage.

Czanad Szegedi, a former member of antisemitic Hungarian Jobbik party, is about to immigrate to Israel after discovering his Jewish roots.

In an unprecedented letter from an MK to J Street members, Michal Rozin appeals to American Jews to hurt "settlements" financially.
