Jewish News (Page 160)


JDC dispatches aid to hurricane-stricken Haiti

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee providing aid to Haiti after a hurricane caused widespread damage.

JDC dispatches aid to hurricane-stricken Haiti

South Florida synagogue vandalized before Rosh Hashanah

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

South Florida synagogue vandalized before Rosh Hashanah

Jewish justices miss new term due to Rosh Hashanah

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

Jewish justices miss new term due to Rosh Hashanah

Biden to speak at Washington event memorializing Peres

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

Biden to speak at Washington event memorializing Peres

Watch: Inside the sukkah of the Venice ghetto

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

Watch: Inside the sukkah of the Venice ghetto

13 years ago today

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

13 years ago today

Chazaq: We will beat BDS

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

Chazaq: We will beat BDS

Watch: Shana Tova from President Obama

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.

Watch: Shana Tova from President Obama

Reform movement to campaign against Israel on Rosh Hashanah

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

Reform movement to campaign against Israel on Rosh Hashanah

Sheldon Adelson:

'Acceptance and assimilation have turned around to kill us'

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

'Acceptance and assimilation have turned around to kill us'

Rabbi Bakshi-Doron's mother has passed away

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

Rabbi Bakshi-Doron's mother has passed away

Happy New Year from PM Netanyahu

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

Happy New Year from PM Netanyahu

Drama in Russian synagogue

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

Drama in Russian synagogue

All Souls Must Unite in the Observance of the Ribono Shel Olam

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

All Souls Must Unite in the Observance of the Ribono Shel Olam

The most critical 120 hours of the year

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

The most critical 120 hours of the year

NY Jewish organic farm camp to open West Coast site

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

NY Jewish organic farm camp to open West Coast site

Breitbart columnist attacks Washington Post writer

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

Breitbart columnist attacks Washington Post writer

Clinton: When Peres spoke it was like listening to a psalm

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

Clinton: When Peres spoke it was like listening to a psalm

Staples hires Boston Jewish community leader as CEO

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

Staples hires Boston Jewish community leader as CEO

Pepe the Frog meme added to ADL hate database

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

Pepe the Frog meme added to ADL hate database

Trump NYC fundraiser expected to bring in $1 million

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

Trump NYC fundraiser expected to bring in $1 million

WZO Head: 74% of anti-Semitic attacks go unreported

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

WZO Head: 74% of anti-Semitic attacks go unreported

Jewish groups around the world laud Peres

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

Jewish groups around the world laud Peres

Why Israeli Jews lean to the right and American Jews to the left

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

Why Israeli Jews lean to the right and American Jews to the left

Obama: Jewish role in civil rights can inspire healing

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

Obama: Jewish role in civil rights can inspire healing

Kim Kardashian calls for help for Jewish cancer patient

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

Kim Kardashian calls for help for Jewish cancer patient

Jewish 'Avengers' of Nazis leader dies at 91

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

Jewish 'Avengers' of Nazis leader dies at 91

Indigenous activist is the new 'face' of B'nai Brith Canada

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

Indigenous activist is the new 'face' of B'nai Brith Canada

50% of donations to Clinton campaign come from Jews

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

50% of donations to Clinton campaign come from Jews

No evidence of crimes by Lev Tahor sect

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

No evidence of crimes by Lev Tahor sect

IFCJ, JDC to distribute humanitarian aid to Jews in FSU

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

IFCJ, JDC to distribute humanitarian aid to Jews in FSU

Yankee Stadium kippah-grabbing incident has fan 'scared'

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.

Yankee Stadium kippah-grabbing incident has fan 'scared'

IAC fights BDS, strengthens US Israel alliance, Jewish identity

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

IAC fights BDS, strengthens US Israel alliance, Jewish identity

Watch: What did the mayor of Efrat do in Washington?

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

Watch: What did the mayor of Efrat do in Washington?

First prayer and chavruta, after sixty years

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

First prayer and chavruta, after sixty years

Security officials urge business-as-usual for Jewish holidays

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

Security officials urge business-as-usual for Jewish holidays

Jewish organization helps Syrians receive treatment in Israel

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

Jewish organization helps Syrians receive treatment in Israel

Rabbinate rejects conversions by leading American Orthodox rabbi

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

Rabbinate rejects conversions by leading American Orthodox rabbi

'Day of Jewish unity' declared amid tumultous election

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

'Day of Jewish unity' declared amid tumultous election

Ben Gurion airport prepares for mass flights to Uman.

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

Ben Gurion airport prepares for mass flights to Uman.

Former chief rabbi of France passes away at 71

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

Former chief rabbi of France passes away at 71

Minister Galant: Build an artificial island for Gaza

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

Minister Galant: Build an artificial island for Gaza

Minister Akunis: Israel best place to live, & not only for Jews

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

Minister Akunis: Israel best place to live, & not only for Jews

Three children killed, one son disabled

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

Three children killed, one son disabled

British PM reaffirms her commitment to Israel

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

British PM reaffirms her commitment to Israel

Leftists and Reform Jews protest against anti-assimilation group

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

Leftists and Reform Jews protest against anti-assimilation group

The Final Redemption

The Final Redemption

Jerusalem event commemorates murdered Henkin couple

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

Jerusalem event commemorates murdered Henkin couple

ADL condemns Abbas 'sidestepping' UN speech

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

ADL condemns Abbas 'sidestepping' UN speech

Jewish lawmaker to bring bodyguard to Labour Party confab

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

Jewish lawmaker to bring bodyguard to Labour Party confab

TSA honors Agudath Israel for Jewish advice on security

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

TSA honors Agudath Israel for Jewish advice on security

Texas rabbis call on governor to remain in resettlement program

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

Texas rabbis call on governor to remain in resettlement program

Security official: 'Acute' need for security grants for Jews

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

Security official: 'Acute' need for security grants for Jews

Israeli ambassador visits Alexandria synagogue

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

Israeli ambassador visits Alexandria synagogue

Former Neo-Nazi to immigrate to Israel

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

Former Neo-Nazi to immigrate to Israel

MK Rozin asks Americans to sign petition against 'settlements'

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

MK Rozin asks Americans to sign petition against 'settlements'




























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