Jewish News (Page 163)


Millions will go to Jewish outreach on campuses worldwide

'For the first time, Israel understands that it is the State of all Jews the world over.'

Millions will go to Jewish outreach on campuses worldwide

Polish president pens passionate eulogy for Holocaust survivor

Polish president Andrzej Duda publishes long statement eulogizing a Holocaust survivor who escaped the Sobibor death camp.

Polish president pens passionate eulogy for Holocaust survivor

Veteran actor Fyvush Finkel dies at 93

Fyvush Finkel, an Emmy Award-winning actor who began his career performing in the Yiddish theater, has died at 93.

Veteran actor Fyvush Finkel dies at 93

A changing Crown Heights marks 25 years since Brooklyn 'pogrom'

Much has changed in Crown Heights since the accidental death of a black boy touched off three days of rioting.

A changing Crown Heights marks 25 years since Brooklyn 'pogrom'

Amid rising tensions in Ukraine, Jews seeking to move to Israel

IFCJ has received 1,700 new inquiries the past month from Ukraine Jews about making aliyah, expects demand to grow if strife continues

Amid rising tensions in Ukraine, Jews seeking to move to Israel

World Zionist Organization reaches out down under

Former MK Dov Lipman visits Australia to teach Israel supporters to combat BDS with a more 'nuanced' approach.

World Zionist Organization reaches out down under

Iraqi intellectuals decry destruction of Jewish statesman's home

Iraqi intellectuals decry the demolition of a historical building in Baghdad that once housed a Jewish finance minister as a "catastrophe".

Iraqi intellectuals decry destruction of Jewish statesman's home

Jewish woman sues county for pulling job offer over Shabbat

Orthodox Jewish woman sues Dallas County for allegedly rescinding a job offer over her Shabbat observance.

Jewish woman sues county for pulling job offer over Shabbat

ADL expresses solidarity with NY Muslims following imam's murder

Anti-Defamation League expresses solidarity with New York's Muslim community in the wake of the murder of an imam and his assistant.

ADL expresses solidarity with NY Muslims following imam's murder

ADL blasts teacher who won Iran Holocaust cartoon contest

Anti-Defamation League condemns Belgian former teacher whose caricature comparing Israel and the Nazis won a prize in Iran.

ADL blasts teacher who won Iran Holocaust cartoon contest

'A nation without a past is a nation without a future'

The Rabbi of Tel Aviv explains the significance of Tisha B'Av, Israel's 'national day of mourning,' taking place today.

'A nation without a past is a nation without a future'

What is the Third Temple worth?

Rabbi Uriel Genzel spoke with Arutz Sheva of the future Temple as a function of peace. 'It's not just a physical redemption.'

What is the Third Temple worth?

Tisha B'Av: Mourning the destruction of Jerusalem's Holy Temples

The solemn fast of the 9th of Av is the day of mourning for the loss of the Temples, but also a day of anticipating Redemption.

Tisha B'Av: Mourning the destruction of Jerusalem's Holy Temples

Parshat Devarim - Seeing Is Believing

Of Begin and Biluim: The value of true sight, as revealed by the Torah.

Parshat Devarim - Seeing Is Believing

Lone soldier Michael Levin's legacy - ten years later

A decade after lone soldier Michael Levin fell in the Second Lebanon War, his parents visit his grave site - along with others he inspired.

Lone soldier Michael Levin's legacy - ten years later

Watch: A survivor's forgiveness

How a Holocaust survivor reacted when he met his best friend - who was responsible for the deaths of his wife and child.

Watch: A survivor's forgiveness

Nate Ebner eliminated from Olympic medal contention

Nate Ebner, the Jewish NFL player competing for the U.S. Olympic men’s rugby team, comes up short in Rio.

Nate Ebner eliminated from Olympic medal contention

Attacks outside 2 NY rabbis' homes seen as 'coordinated'

Incendiary devices detonated in front of the homes of two rabbis in suburban New York's Rockland County.

Attacks outside 2 NY rabbis' homes seen as 'coordinated'

Aly Raisman wins silver medal in Olympic gymnastics all-around

Aly Raisman wins Olympic silver medal in the women’s gymnastics all-around in Rio de Janeiro.

Aly Raisman wins silver medal in Olympic gymnastics all-around

3 baseball books from some veteran Jewish observers of the game

Two journalists and the mayor of baseball’s mythical home village of Cooperstown provide their takes about the sport.

3 baseball books from some veteran Jewish observers of the game

Hidabrut outreach organization to host Tisha B'av marathon

Lecture marathon on Hidabrut website to include talks from Chief Rabbis of Israel & other popular speakers, in English, Hebrew, and French.

Hidabrut outreach organization to host Tisha B'av marathon

Vandals scrawl 'Jew' next to image of rats in DC art display

Vandals repeatedly scrawl the word “Jew” next to images of rats appearing on an outdoor art display in Washington, D.C.

Vandals scrawl 'Jew' next to image of rats in DC art display

Raisman helps power US women's gymnastics team to Olympic gold

United States women’s gymnastics team wins the Olympic gold medal in Rio.

Raisman helps power US women's gymnastics team to Olympic gold

Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman captains Team USA to Olympic gold

US women's gymnastics team captained by Raisman dominates team finals, winning gold by huge margin.

Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman captains Team USA to Olympic gold

Jewish Labour member says he'll resign if Corbyn is re-elected

Parry Mitchell, Jewish member of Britain's House of Lords, says he'll resign if Jeremy Corbyn is re-elected Labour Party leader.

Jewish Labour member says he'll resign if Corbyn is re-elected

Israeli Judo athlete Yarden Gerbi wins bronze medal at Olympics

Yarden Gerbi wins first Olympic medal for Israel since 2008, earning bronze in the women's Judo 63 kg category.

Israeli Judo athlete Yarden Gerbi wins bronze medal at Olympics

Aly Raisman earns spot in individual all-around finals in Rio

Jewish-American woman's gymnast Aly Raisman earns spot in the individual all-around competition at the Olympics in Rio.

Aly Raisman earns spot in individual all-around finals in Rio

Report: Traveling zoo set up on Holocaust site in Ukraine

City in northwestern Ukraine authorizes the placing of a traveling zoo on the mass grave of thousands of Jewish Holocaust victims.

Report: Traveling zoo set up on Holocaust site in Ukraine

Jewish jeweler sues insurer over diamonds he dumped in trash

Jewish jeweler in Manhattan suing his insurer for its failure to cover losses after he threw a bundle of diamonds into the trash.

Jewish jeweler sues insurer over diamonds he dumped in trash

Watch: New film connects us to the Holy Temple

As we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple on Tisha B'Av, Silver Linings testifies that we remain firmly connected to it even today.

Watch: New film connects us to the Holy Temple

Top Israeli scientists team up with American undergrads

Students gain hands-on lab experiences in Bar Ilan University - including unthinkables such as converting one cell into another.

Top Israeli scientists team up with American undergrads

Israeli Judo athlete one win from Olympic medal

After string of disappointments to open Rio Olympics, Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki advances to semi-finals after winning 3 fights.

Israeli Judo athlete one win from Olympic medal

Holocaust hero Wallenberg executed by Soviets, diaries show

KGB chief's journal reveals fate of Swedish diplomat instrumental in saving thousands of Jews from Holocaust.

Holocaust hero Wallenberg executed by Soviets, diaries show

Holocaust hero passes away at 90

Phillip Bialowitz, survived the Sobibor death camp rebellion, then dedicated his life to a promise he made to the rebel leaders.

Holocaust hero passes away at 90

What you can do to help prevent stabbing attacks in Israel

Help ZAKA protect its first responders with stab-resistant gear.

What you can do to help prevent stabbing attacks in Israel

Zionist icon Jabotinsky honored at AFSI event

Standing-room only crowd hosts Ronn Torossian and Aryeh King, hears how Jews are moving back into the Old City.

Zionist icon Jabotinsky honored at AFSI event

Retrieving holiness from the Exile

The Jewish People absorb the sparks of holiness from each of their wanderings.

Retrieving holiness from the Exile

Congressman who called 'settlers' termites meets local Jews

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) meets Jewish leaders in Atlanta after apologizing for likening Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria to termites.

Congressman who called 'settlers' termites meets local Jews

Religious courts chief: Give rabbis bachelor's degrees

Rabbi Shimon Jacoby is demanding the academic recognition of rabbinical licenses. "These highly-educated people...can only help the public."

Religious courts chief: Give rabbis bachelor's degrees

1000 Russian-speaking Birthright participants celebrate Israel

Wohl Centre event showcases Russian-speakers’ contributions to Israeli film, media, art, politics and technology landscape.

1000 Russian-speaking Birthright participants celebrate Israel

Joseph Wilf, Holocaust survivor and philanthropist, dies at 91

Joseph Wilf, a Polish-Jewish Holocaust survivor and founder of one of the country’s largest real estate development companies, dies at 91.

Joseph Wilf, Holocaust survivor and philanthropist, dies at 91

Church of Scotland, Jewish community to 'repair' relations

Church of Scotland and the Scottish Jewish community planning formal talks to “repair the damage” caused by 2013 church report.

Church of Scotland, Jewish community to 'repair' relations

Jewish Navy SEAL wins GOP primary for Missouri governor

Eric Greitens, a Jewish former Navy SEAL, wins the Republican Party primary for Missouri governor.

Jewish Navy SEAL wins GOP primary for Missouri governor

Anti-Semitism in Britain up 11%

Watchdog group says anti-Semitic incidents in Britain increased by 11% in the first six months of 2016.

Anti-Semitism in Britain up 11%

Parents of actor Anton Yelchin to sue over his death

Parents of Russian-Jewish actor Anton Yelchin are planning to sue Fiat Chrysler over the wrongful death of their son.

Parents of actor Anton Yelchin to sue over his death

Sex offender demands restraining order for Rabbi who exposed him

Yona Weinberg, a convicted sex offender, files request with court to prevent Rabbi from raising awareness about his offenses.

Sex offender demands restraining order for Rabbi who exposed him

Jewish veterans group slams Trump

Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. condemns Trump’s “objectionable remarks” about the family of a Muslim-American soldier killed in Iraq.

Jewish veterans group slams Trump

Historic Jewish site near Mosul at risk of collapsing

Nahum's tomb, an ancient Jewish site located just 30 miles from ISIS-controlled Mosul, at risk of collapsing.

Historic Jewish site near Mosul at risk of collapsing

No discipline for NYPD officers who helped with proposal

New York City police officers who staged a fake traffic stop as part of a Jewish couple's wedding proposal won't face disciplinary action.

No discipline for NYPD officers who helped with proposal

Venice welcomes back Shylock in marking its Jewish history

New version of Shakespeare’s controversial play marks the 500th anniversary of the imposition of the Venetian Ghetto.

Venice welcomes back Shylock in marking its Jewish history

Does Jewish historian's rejection of Zionism signal trend?

Polls show that young Jews are growing more critical of Israeli policy. What to do?

Does Jewish historian's rejection of Zionism signal trend?

7 things to know about the Jews of Brazil

As the attention of the world turns to Rio for the Olympics, Jews take a big part in organizing the enormous event.

7 things to know about the Jews of Brazil

In wake of terror wave: 145 make Aliyah from France

Fleeing recent terror wave and rising anti-Semitism in France, 145 people make Aliyah from Paris, Marseilles, Toulouse, Lyon and Nice.

In wake of terror wave: 145 make Aliyah from France

'Neo-Nazis are emailing me links to Haaretz op-eds'

Top American journalist Jeffrey Goldberg clashes with news outlet Haaretz on Twitter over what he calls their 'cartoonish anti-Israelism'.

'Neo-Nazis are emailing me links to Haaretz op-eds'

Family forced to live in sukkah

A family with three small children, who can't afford rent, is living in their sukkah.

Family forced to live in sukkah

Reaction to 'Lenny the hugger': 'Is this guy crazy?'

"Americans for a Safe Israel" says Jew who hugged terrorist's daughter has been brainwashed - like many US Jews.

Reaction to 'Lenny the hugger': 'Is this guy crazy?'




























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