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Rio school named for Holocaust survivor who led Brazilian Jews

Brazilian public school named after iconic Brazilian-Jewish leaders Aleksander Henryk Laks.

Rio school named for Holocaust survivor who led Brazilian Jews

Petition to prevent 'Women’s Priestly Blessing' at Kotel

Petitioners ask High Court to stop 'offensive and insulting' Priestly Blessing ceremony to be performed by Women of the Wall.

Petition to prevent 'Women’s Priestly Blessing' at Kotel

Exclusive interview

Passover miracles: Seder in a Soviet jail

Learn the fascinating story of a Prisoner of Zion who managed to scrounge together a seder in a Soviet prison, and merited to see miracles.

Passover miracles: Seder in a Soviet jail

'Jews voting for Corbyn is like Muslims voting for Trump'

Former BBC head launches scathing attack against UK Labour Party's failure to tackle anti-Semitism.

'Jews voting for Corbyn is like Muslims voting for Trump'

Newest IDF recruit: From the City of Angels to the Holy Land

David Dolgin grew up in the posh town of Beverly Hills in LA. Now he's giving up the easy life, looking to make a contribution in the IDF.

Newest IDF recruit: From the City of Angels to the Holy Land

Bialik: Tough to be Shomer Shabbat in Hollywood

Hollywood actress reveals what its like to be an Orthodox Jew in the decidedly irreligious television and movie industry.

Bialik: Tough to be Shomer Shabbat in Hollywood

Nazi-era Jewish remains laid to rest in Hungary

Remains of Jews found in the Danube river buried in Budapest.

Nazi-era Jewish remains laid to rest in Hungary

Trump names Arutz Sheva columnist as Israel advisor

Trump names Jason Greenblatt and David Friedman as his Israel advisors. Friedman writes regularly on Arutz Sheva.

Trump names Arutz Sheva columnist as Israel advisor

Special report

Read, don't war: Jewish education for Ukrainian Jewish refugees

Jewish community provides shelter, employment, and education for Ukrainian refugees. Refugees: We feel safe here.

Read, don't war: Jewish education for Ukrainian Jewish refugees

Why is whole body Tzaraat tahor?

This week's Torah portion: The complicated laws surrounding Tzaraat - what does it all mean?

Why is whole body Tzaraat tahor?

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi: WoW is 'satan incarnate'

After group announces its latest provocation, Rabbi Amar says, 'in a civilized country they'd be in a mental hospital.

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi: WoW is 'satan incarnate'

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach director who attacked Netanyahu

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach coordinator who said Netanyahu "sanctioned the murder of 2,000 people".

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach director who attacked Netanyahu

Spike in Temple Mount visits by Jews: 300 in one week

Activists say police attitude toward Jews on Mount improving, expect Pesach visits to double compared to last year.

Spike in Temple Mount visits by Jews: 300 in one week

Morgan Freeman stands up to BDS attack

After the actor posted a photo of himself in 'Jerusalem, Israel', Israel haters went on the attack. Van Damme took one hour to break.

Morgan Freeman stands up to BDS attack

In Ukraine, a Jewish wunderkind is tapped to be prime minister

Vlodymir Groysman is Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s pick for prime minister.

In Ukraine, a Jewish wunderkind is tapped to be prime minister

Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld: Kew Garden Hills community thriving

Special interview: Arutz Sheva finds out what makes the Kew Garden Hills community in Queens unique.

Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld: Kew Garden Hills community thriving

Jewish-British playwright Arnold Wesker dies at 83

Arnold Wesker, a member of the "Angry Young Men" movement of the 1950s, dies after long illness.

Jewish-British playwright Arnold Wesker dies at 83

Bob Dylan's life and work examined in new exhibit

From an interest in Rabbi Meir Kahane to his conversion to Christianity, new exhibit examines Dylan's Jewish roots.

Bob Dylan's life and work examined in new exhibit

'Matzo and the American Dream' comes to the big screen

New film explores the world of Jewish immigrants to the United States and the survival of Jewish culture over a century in Manhattan.

'Matzo and the American Dream' comes to the big screen

Israeli exports make Passover possible around the globe

Passover holiday proves big boom for Israeli economy, with $48.5 million in matzah and wine being shipped around the globe.

Israeli exports make Passover possible around the globe

Passover Sacrifice to be reenacted facing Temple Mount next week

MKs, leading rabbis and other public figures to attend event, as public interest in reviving ancient practice grows.

Passover Sacrifice to be reenacted facing Temple Mount next week

India's Jews renew push for official minority status

2,500-year-old Indian Jewish community requests government recognition as minority group.

India's Jews renew push for official minority status

US college students join 'solidarity havdalah' for European Jews

Saturday event drew hundreds throughout North America and Israel, in show of solidarity against European anti-Semitism.

US college students join 'solidarity havdalah' for European Jews

Hillel International to launch in Poland

Hillel International will launch operations in Poland, with Hillel Warsaw to open on April 18.

Hillel International to launch in Poland

Nazi-looted painting sequestered in Geneva

Nazi-looted painting sequestered in Geneva after its ownership was revealed in the Panama Papers.

Nazi-looted painting sequestered in Geneva

12 Jewish NY City Council members endorse Hillary Clinton

Twelve members of the New York City Council’s 14-member Jewish caucus have endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.

12 Jewish NY City Council members endorse Hillary Clinton

'Jews of Uganda' get official recognition for aliyah

Abayudaya community not halakhically Jewish, but can now qualify for Law of Return after Jewish Agency recognition.

'Jews of Uganda' get official recognition for aliyah

Man pleads guilty to sending white powder to Jewish orgs

Suspicious white powder, together with vile anti-Semitic rant, triggered security scare; man could face year in prison.

Man pleads guilty to sending white powder to Jewish orgs

'Historic' secret Jewish wedding performed on Temple Mount

The wedding is only the second one performed on the holy site in over 2,000 years, says Temple Institute.

'Historic' secret Jewish wedding performed on Temple Mount

Gaza power plant runs out of fuel - Hamas blames PA

Hamas says Palestinian Authority's removal of tax exemptions on fuel caused Gaza's only power plant to shut down.

Gaza power plant runs out of fuel - Hamas blames PA

The Orthodox professor who thinks Jews shouldn't have a state

Daniel Boyarin says Israel is 'reminiscent of the Nazis' and guilty of 'destruction of human rights and democracy.'

The Orthodox professor who thinks Jews shouldn't have a state

Brazilian Christians give Israeli tourism a 'like'

The number of Brazilians who have "liked" Israel's Ministry of Tourism Facebook profiles in Portuguese has exceeded 2 million.

Brazilian Christians give Israeli tourism a 'like'

British donor: Jews quit giving to Labour over anti-Semitism

Major Jewish donor to Britain's Labour Party says no big Jewish donor has given money to the party this year because of the anti-Semitism.

British donor: Jews quit giving to Labour over anti-Semitism

Biden to address J Street's annual gala

Vice President to address annual gala of the controversial organization J Street.

Biden to address J Street's annual gala

Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary at Jewish nursing home in Bronx

Former President visits RiverSpring Health senior care home in the Bronx to discuss his wife's record on Israel.

Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary at Jewish nursing home in Bronx

Fearing Trump, Republican Jews give Cruz another look

American Jews come away from Las Vegas event with more knowledge about Ted Cruz.

Fearing Trump, Republican Jews give Cruz another look

Stanford student leader steps down over anti-Israel comments

Stanford student who asserted that Jews "control the banks and the media" announces he will not seek re-election.

Stanford student leader steps down over anti-Israel comments

Award-winning speaker headlines 2016 J-Biz Conference

Learn the tale of a frum entrepreneur who applied childhood experiences tracking predatory animals into a business philosophy.

Award-winning speaker headlines 2016 J-Biz Conference

Making Grandma’s charoset (or how I learned to love Passover)

Edgar Bonfman: How some apples, walnuts and good port wine brought back grandmother's recipe and made me love the holiday.

Making Grandma’s charoset (or how I learned to love Passover)

Leading 'kiruv' rabbis trade barbs over Holocaust comments

Rabbi Yossi Mizrachi claims Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak wants to see him dead. Yitzhak counters that Mizrachi sent thugs to threaten him physically.

Leading 'kiruv' rabbis trade barbs over Holocaust comments

The History of the Israel Day Concert

A retrospective of the annual Concert in Central Park since its inception.

The History of the Israel Day Concert

How the discovery of missing girls inspired a return to Judaism

After missing Jewish teen girls found in Orlando swamp, the hotel's manager re-connects to his Jewish roots.

How the discovery of missing girls inspired a return to Judaism

Italian group prepares Passover packages for low-income Jews

The Italian Jewish community is making available low-cost Passover care packages to aid struggling families.

Italian group prepares Passover packages for low-income Jews

Polish Jewry museum wins European Museum of the Year Award

Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw wins the European Museum of the Year Award.

Polish Jewry museum wins European Museum of the Year Award

Elder care bill includes directive to assist Holocaust survivors

New provision in bill funding assistance for the elderly directs the federal government to assist Holocaust survivors.

Elder care bill includes directive to assist Holocaust survivors

How a rabbi became Alberto Nisman's family pastor

The curious tale of how the rabbi of Cordoba grew close to Nisman, the Argentine prosecutor found mysteriously dead last year.

How a rabbi became Alberto Nisman's family pastor

Missing Jewish teen girls found in Orlando swamp

16-year-old Miami teens on a school Shabbaton went for a walk and never returned, police helicopter finally locates them in heavy swampland.

Missing Jewish teen girls found in Orlando swamp

The 23rd Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park

The 23rd Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park

Facebook bans user for criticizing anti-Semitism

Former IDF soldier's gym in Australia shares offensive post to warn against anti-Semitism. Facebook responds by banning gym page.

Facebook bans user for criticizing anti-Semitism

Jewish man stabbed during robbery in Manhattan

Hasidic Israeli slashed in the face and the arms at the Bleecker St. station in possible hate crime.

Jewish man stabbed during robbery in Manhattan

The miracle of childbirth

This week's Torah portion: Why is there ritual contamination associated with childbirth, and why must the mother bring a sin-offering?

The miracle of childbirth

Israeli Scouts hold memorial for slain American Taylor Force

Israeli Scout Movement holds memorial service for American student killed in a terror attack in Tel Aviv.

Israeli Scouts hold memorial for slain American Taylor Force

Holocaust survivor describes hellish life in Nazi camps

92-year-old Holocaust survivor participates in Reddit session, details his harrowing near-death to liberation story.

Holocaust survivor describes hellish life in Nazi camps

Official probe of NY yeshivas stalled by politics, group charges

Group says New York has not followed through on promises to investigate Hasidic yeshivas accused of not teaching basic subjects.

Official probe of NY yeshivas stalled by politics, group charges

Watch: Ted Cruz makes Matzah in New York

Republican presidential candidate visits a matzah bakery in New York ahead of the Passover holiday.

Watch: Ted Cruz makes Matzah in New York

NYPD disciplines cops over bribes from Jewish businessmen

NYPD puts two officers on modified assignment over evidence indicating they accepted cash from two Jewish businessmen.

NYPD disciplines cops over bribes from Jewish businessmen




























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