Jewish News (Page 165)


Synagogue with dark past invites Pokemon hunters to its revival

Russian synagogue embraces latest video game craze to boost its revival.

Synagogue with dark past invites Pokemon hunters to its revival

'The homosexuals who came to consult me weren't proud'

Rabbi Ratzon Arusi of Kiryat Ono criticizes 'abrasiveness' of LGBT debate, says pride parades only do gays a grave disservice.

'The homosexuals who came to consult me weren't proud'

218 North Americans move to Israel

In an exciting ceremony in Ben Gurion Airport, the first Nefesh B'Nefesh 2016 Summer Flight brings 218 immigrants to Israel.

218 North Americans move to Israel

Alabama councilwoman threatened over Holocaust comments

Councilwoman in Birmingham says a gun-wielding Jewish man threatened to harm her for opposing city funding of a Holocaust memorial.

Alabama councilwoman threatened over Holocaust comments

'Survivor' winner married in traditional Jewish ceremony

Ethan Zohn, the Jewish winner of the third season of "Survivor," married in a traditional Jewish ceremony in Vermont.

'Survivor' winner married in traditional Jewish ceremony

NFL player Nate Ebner makes US Olympic rugby team

Nate Ebner of the New England Patriots qualifies for American Olympic men's rugby sevens team.

NFL player Nate Ebner makes US Olympic rugby team

More British Jews requesting naturalization in Portugal

Portugal’s Jewish community observing an increase in requests for naturalization by British Jews following Brexit vote.

More British Jews requesting naturalization in Portugal

Global meeting against anti-Semitism meets in Buenos Aires

Parliamentarians and experts gather in the Argentine capital for the Global Forum for Combatting Antisemitism.

Global meeting against anti-Semitism meets in Buenos Aires

USC Chabad center robbed of electronics, 3 sets of tefillin

Burglar steals electronics, three sets of tefillin and other valuables from the Chabad house at the University of Southern California.

USC Chabad center robbed of electronics, 3 sets of tefillin

Cleveland chaplain delivers invocation at Republican convention

Rabbi Ari Wolf, who serves as chaplain to the Cleveland police, delivers invocation at the start of the Republican National Convention.

Cleveland chaplain delivers invocation at Republican convention

Jewish GOP delegates cite Israel and style in backing Trump

In Cleveland for GOP convention, Jewish delegates explain why they are backing Donald Trump.

Jewish GOP delegates cite Israel and style in backing Trump

In Little Rock, woman finds her true faith, Jewish family

Discovering a Jewish past of which she was wholly unaware, Danette Devlin of Little Rock, Arkansas, has also found family.

In Little Rock, woman finds her true faith, Jewish family

Brandeis president: Discomfort an important element of education

Q&A with the new president of Brandeis University, Ron Liebowitz.

Brandeis president: Discomfort an important element of education

Alden Ehrenreich tapped as new Han Solo for 'Star Wars' prequel

Jewish actor Alden Ehrenreich to play young Han Solo for a "Star Wars" prequel.

Alden Ehrenreich tapped as new Han Solo for 'Star Wars' prequel

Man who threatened Colorado JCC sentenced to one year

Boulder man who sent threatening letters to Jewish organizations in the Colorado city sentenced to a year of prison work release.

Man who threatened Colorado JCC sentenced to one year

Beinart joins Jews confronting IDF in Hevron

Dozens of American Jews demonstrate against Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Beinart joins Jews confronting IDF in Hevron

'Torah Mitzion' - connecting Jewish communities to Israel

Torah MiTzion emissaries seen off by Israeli leaders, rabbis; 'They're bringing the best of Israel... role models of Israeli society.'

'Torah Mitzion' - connecting Jewish communities to Israel

Attempted coup in Turkey leaves synagogues half empty

Turkish Jewish community member describes tensions in Istanbul as news of attempted coup arrives over Friday night meal.

Attempted coup in Turkey leaves synagogues half empty

ADL condemns Rabbinical Court for conversion ruling

Anti-Defamation League condemns Rabbinical Court decision not to recognize Rabbi Lookstein conversion; 'a slap in the face to Jews'.

ADL condemns Rabbinical Court for conversion ruling

Moshe Rabbeinu rose and fell over water

Moshe's life involved several situations that had to do with water.

Moshe Rabbeinu rose and fell over water

UK chief rabbi says Labour anti-Semitism is worrying

Chief rabbi of Britain says Labour members have become more open and confident in expressing anti-Semitic feelings.

UK chief rabbi says Labour anti-Semitism is worrying

Boston-area butcher shuttered after fire

Fire shutters a major kosher supermarket in a heavily Jewish Boston-area town, causes an estimated half-million dollars in damages.

Boston-area butcher shuttered after fire

Israeli Rabbinate: We still recognize Lookstein conversions

Despite Wednesday's ruling by Supreme Rabbinical Court, Chief Rabbinate reaffirms its recognition of Rabbi Lookstein's conversions.

Israeli Rabbinate: We still recognize Lookstein conversions

Jewish camp cuts session short over salmonella outbreak

Jewish overnight camp in Southern California cuts short its first session by several days due to a salmonella outbreak.

Jewish camp cuts session short over salmonella outbreak

Top religious court rules against US Rabbi Lookstein conversion

Israeli Rabbinic Court finalizes decision against private conversion performed by Ivanka Trump's rabbi.

Top religious court rules against US Rabbi Lookstein conversion

Republican convention will be short on Jews, long on mystery

Tracking prominent Jewish GOPers and Jewish organizational representatives attending the Republican National Convention.

Republican convention will be short on Jews, long on mystery

Rabbi decries removal of polling site status from Florida mosque

South Florida rabbi speaks up for a mosque that was delisted as a polling station.

Rabbi decries removal of polling site status from Florida mosque

Three religious Zionist judges appointed to Supreme Court

Nine judges - including three from religious Zionist movement - appointed to Supreme Rabbinical Court.

Three religious Zionist judges appointed to Supreme Court

Dutch man and daugther who hid Jews during Holocaust honored

Yad Vashem posthumously honors Jan Willem Kamphuis and his daughter Klazenia Kamphuis-Vink from Holland who hid Jews from the Nazis.

Dutch man and daugther who hid Jews during Holocaust honored

75 years after pogrom, Poland wrestles with complicity

Polish politicians and academics wrestle with legacy of complicity in Holocaust atrocities exemplified in story of Jedwabne pogrom.

75 years after pogrom, Poland wrestles with complicity

NBA's Omri Casspi gushes about meeting with rabbi

1st Israeli NBA player Omri Casspi posts picture of himself praying in Tefilin, talks of meeting with rabbi to discuss Jewish values.

NBA's Omri Casspi gushes about meeting with rabbi

Aly Raisman earns spot on US Olympic women's gymnastics team

Jewish-American Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman named again to the women's Olympics gymnastics team.

Aly Raisman earns spot on US Olympic women's gymnastics team

Experts at Israel conference call for expanded cancer screening

Half of those who could benefit from a life-saving cancer gene test are not eligible for the screening under the current rules.

Experts at Israel conference call for expanded cancer screening

After Elie Wiesel, can anyone unite American Jews?

Following Elie Wiesel's, is the American Jewish community too divided to unite under any one person’s moral voice?

After Elie Wiesel, can anyone unite American Jews?

US Jewish leaders briefed after ISIS 'kill list' includes Jews

Some 200 Jewish leaders join conference call for security briefing following alarming revelations.

US Jewish leaders briefed after ISIS 'kill list' includes Jews

Liberman: Jews shouldn't donate to anti-Zionist causes

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets with Jewish philanthropists to discuss efforts to combat BDS movement in Israel and worldwide.

Liberman: Jews shouldn't donate to anti-Zionist causes

As London prices climb, Manchester beckons British Jews

Manchester is of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in Europe - and with good reason.

As London prices climb, Manchester beckons British Jews

Oregon Jewish Museum gets permanent home

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education will have a new and permanent home next year.

Oregon Jewish Museum gets permanent home

Open Orthodox synagogue elects all-female board

Ohio congregation becomes what is perhaps the first synagogue calling itself Orthodox to elect an all-female slate of officers.

Open Orthodox synagogue elects all-female board

Jewish groups mourn police, urge reform after Dallas shootings

Jewish organizations voice anguish over the violence in Dallas that claimed the lives of five police officers.

Jewish groups mourn police, urge reform after Dallas shootings

Victims of Polish atrocity remembered

150 people attend commemoration on the 75th anniversary of a massacre of hundreds of Polish Jews in Jedwabne.

Victims of Polish atrocity remembered

Oldest American dies at 113 -- a month away from birthday

The oldest American, Goldie Michelson of Worcester, Massachusetts, dies at the age of 113 and 11 months.

Oldest American dies at 113 -- a month away from birthday

Jewish couple murdered in Morocco

Moroccan couple murdered and dismembered in Casablanca. Incident appears unrelated to anti-Semitism.

Jewish couple murdered in Morocco

Parshat Korach -The Rebellion

Parshat Korach -The Rebellion

Anti-Israel Labour lawmaker gains senior posts

British Labour lawmaker Paul Flynn who accused a Jewish ambassador to Israel of dual loyalty will serve as a senior opposition leader.

Anti-Israel Labour lawmaker gains senior posts

San Francisco's only Orthodox high school to close

Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy, San Francisco's only Orthodox Jewish high school, to close after 47 years.

San Francisco's only Orthodox high school to close

Jewish groups condemn racism, anti-Semitism in 2016 campaign

ADL, 27 other Jewish organizations pen letter imploring political candidates to put an end to the racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobia.

Jewish groups condemn racism, anti-Semitism in 2016 campaign

Meet a Namibian cyclist pedaling for a diverse Israeli team

Namibia-born Dan Craven has quickly become a leader for Israel's Cycling Academy team.

Meet a Namibian cyclist pedaling for a diverse Israeli team

Hundreds pay tribute in Elie Wiesel's native Romania

Nobel laureate was instrumental in getting Romania to face up to its dark past.

Hundreds pay tribute in Elie Wiesel's native Romania

7 Elie Wiesel books that show the range of his influence

World-renowned Holocaust survivor, human rights activist best known for his memoirs - but his memory lives on in dozens of other works too.

7 Elie Wiesel books that show the range of his influence

Kippah-clad beatboxers wow the judges on 'America's Got Talent'

Religious Jewish duo wow crowds on America's Got Talent.

Kippah-clad beatboxers wow the judges on 'America's Got Talent'

More than one in four UK Jews now intermarried

New report offers good and bad effects, but notes strong drop in Jewish ties accompanies non-Jewish partners.

More than one in four UK Jews now intermarried

ISIS logo on threatening note to Jewish club in Argentina

Plastic bottle thrown through a window of a Jewish Community Center in Santa Fe City has a note with ISIS logo on it.

ISIS logo on threatening note to Jewish club in Argentina

5 Jewish lawmakers elected to Australian Parliament

Five Jewish candidates in Australia, including the first Jewish Liberal from New South Wales, assured seats in the next Parliament.

5 Jewish lawmakers elected to Australian Parliament

Brooklyn pool can keep women-only swim times

New York City Parks Department permits women-only swimming hours at a public pool in Orthodox neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Brooklyn pool can keep women-only swim times

Trump's son-in-law: He's not anti-Semitic

Jared Kushner responds to Star of David tweet, insists his father-in-law is not racist or anti-Semitic.

Trump's son-in-law: He's not anti-Semitic




























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