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Austria partially returns Nazi-looted art to Jews

Famous Viennese museum returns 2 and keeps 3 paintings to descendant of owner, after she struggled two decades for justice.

Austria partially returns Nazi-looted art to Jews

Jewish school or public school? I’m letting my daughter decide

It's not an easy choice for a Modern Orthodox parent, but a particular set of circumstances mean yeshiva may not be right for her.

Jewish school or public school? I’m letting my daughter decide

Randi Zuckerberg's business advice: Keep Shabbat

Facebook spokesperson and marketing director Randi Zuckerberg credits Shabbat, other Jewish concepts, for business success.

Randi Zuckerberg's business advice: Keep Shabbat

Who is Donald Trump's Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner?

Jared Kushner has many claims to fame - and moved from endorsing Obama to throwing his weight behind father-in-law Donald Trump.

Who is Donald Trump's Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner?

Anti-Semitic incidents in Austria up by more than 80%

The number of anti-Semitic incidents reported in Austria increased more than 80 percent last year, says local Jewish group.

Anti-Semitic incidents in Austria up by more than 80%

ADL calls out Sanders for misstating Palestinian death toll

Anti-Defamation League calls on Bernie Sanders to correct statement that Israel killed over 10,000 innocent people in Gaza.

ADL calls out Sanders for misstating Palestinian death toll

Helen Mirren to host 2016 Genesis Prize ceremony in Jerusalem

Academy Award-winning actress to host 2016 Genesis Prize award ceremony in Jerusalem.

Helen Mirren to host 2016 Genesis Prize ceremony in Jerusalem

First-ever Haggadah released for Anousim

Hebrew-Portuguese Haggadah debuts to help descendants of Jews forced to convert return to their roots.

First-ever Haggadah released for Anousim

Exclusive interview

'Terrorists should know: If they attack they will die'

Watch: Dov Hikind says Europe 'still doesn't get it' even after huge attacks, warns Israel 'shot itself in the foot' by criticizing soldier.

'Terrorists should know: If they attack they will die'

Watch: From Central Park guru to Old City Jew

Gutman Locks was once worshiped as a god by Indian villagers, and spent time as Christian healer - today, he leads a very different life.

Watch: From Central Park guru to Old City Jew

Melbourne Jewish school principal sued on sex abuse charges

Former principal of a Jewish day school in Melbourne is being sued for sexual abuse by one of her alleged victims.

Melbourne Jewish school principal sued on sex abuse charges

J-Biz Expo to unify Jewish business world across continents

Innovative approach hailed by President Barack Obama and other leading elected officials.

J-Biz Expo to unify Jewish business world across continents 

State-funded Russian TV network removes video ridiculing haredim

Russian television network pulls a video that ridiculed the air travel restrictions of some Orthodox Jews.

State-funded Russian TV network removes video ridiculing haredim

British compensation fund rejected 75% of Holocaust survivors

Only one in four Jewish victims of the Nazis who applied for compensation from a British fund were paid, new documents show.

British compensation fund rejected 75% of Holocaust survivors

Orthodox paramedics among first responders to Brussels attack

Four haredi paramedics from Antwerp were among the first medical professionals on the scene of Brussels airport attack.

Orthodox paramedics among first responders to Brussels attack

Czechs to boost security of 'threatened' Jewish institutions

Amid rising terror threat, Czech and Jewish community officials sign memorandum for added protection to Jewish sites.

Czechs to boost security of 'threatened' Jewish institutions

Did soldiers guarding Brussels synagogues have no bullets?

Belgian government strongly denies claims hapless soldiers given rifles with no ammunition to guard local Jews from terrorist attacks.

Did soldiers guarding Brussels synagogues have no bullets?

North of Paris, a beleaguered Jewish community dares to seder

Despite firebombings, other attacks, Jewish community in heart of hostile French Muslim neighborhood soldiers on.

North of Paris, a beleaguered Jewish community dares to seder

Government has three months to come up with new Kotel plan

Court tells government to present new plan within three months, refuses to give temporary injunction against Women of the Wall.

Government has three months to come up with new Kotel plan

Exclusive: Arutz Sheva interviews US Jewish leaders

Rabbi Twerski, Councilman Lancman, Assemblyman Weprin, speaker Harary and Rabbi Meirov discuss challenges of the day.

Exclusive: Arutz Sheva interviews US Jewish leaders

Conversion ruling dents Chief Rabbinate's control of ritual

Supreme Court decision on Jewish conversion changes almost nothing, but down the line, it could change a lot.

Conversion ruling dents Chief Rabbinate's control of ritual

Watch: In-flight Passover seder safety video

Flight attendant helps you prepare to take off for the seder of your dreams, in a hilarious video ahead of the holiday.

Watch: In-flight Passover seder safety video

Special feature

Why did the German Army print a hagaddah during World War One?

From the hagaddah of a rabbi-turned-warrior, to the first-ever hassidic hagaddah - this is one Pesach exhibition worth seeing.

Why did the German Army print a hagaddah during World War One?

Jewish activists 'assaulted by Christian missionaries'

Yad L'Achim files complaint to police, after one of its activists was hospitalized due to brutal assault.

Jewish activists 'assaulted by Christian missionaries'

Former UK Chief Rabbi: Anti-Zionism is the new anti-Semitism

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks blasts BDS, others who target the State of Israel, as fronting the vanguard of contemporary anti-Semitism.

Former UK Chief Rabbi: Anti-Zionism is the new anti-Semitism

Vandals paint swastika on Australian synagogue

Rabbi pens ‘furious' message after synagogue defaced in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Vandals paint swastika on Australian synagogue

Ukrainian restaurant gains fame for anti-Semitic theme

Restaurant near historic synagogue has waiters in fake peyot, haggling for prices. Owner: 'We studied Jewish history for 3 months.'

Ukrainian restaurant gains fame for anti-Semitic theme

Watch: Discussing Jewish life in Germany

Arutz Sheva speaks to two Bnei Akiva emissaries to Germany, who discuss Purim in the wake of terror and preparing for Pesach.

Watch: Discussing Jewish life in Germany

American-Jew takes 8th-place in World Figure Skating Competition

American-Jewish figure skater Max Aaron finishes 8th, Israel’s Alexei Bychenko finishes 13th at World Figure Skating Championships.

American-Jew takes 8th-place in World Figure Skating Competition

A Kabalistic perspective of the Korbanot

This week's Torah portion: Why are the fats completely burned and why is the blood of the sin-offering sprinkled on the Altar?

A Kabalistic perspective of the Korbanot

Watch: Jews wounded in Brussels arrive in Israel for treatment

Two Belz Hasidim who were wounded in last week’s Brussels bombings taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital.

Watch: Jews wounded in Brussels arrive in Israel for treatment

Holocaust survivor honored for saving Righteous Gentiles

Roman Kent recognized for his work helping gentiles who saved Jews during the Holocaust and now need a hand themselves.

Holocaust survivor honored for saving Righteous Gentiles

High Court: Private conversions recognized for citizenship

Chief Rabbi slams giving official recognition to 'unsupervised pirate conversion industry,' MK Smotrich vows to draft a bill against it.

High Court: Private conversions recognized for citizenship

Hungarian-Jewish Nobel Literature Prize winner dies aged 86

Holocaust survivor Imre Kertesz, named one of the 20th century's most influential Hungarian writers, passes away after long illness.

Hungarian-Jewish Nobel Literature Prize winner dies aged 86

Secret Jews to Holocaust survivors to Israelis, in 3 generations

Mukosieiev family makes aliyah from Ukraine, tells how grandmother hid her Judaism, mother survived Holocaust.

Secret Jews to Holocaust survivors to Israelis, in 3 generations

Roseanne Barr: Listen to what Israeli Jews have to say about BDS

Jewish-American actress says people should listen to Israeli Jews on BDS, and others “should keep their mouths shut”.

Roseanne Barr: Listen to what Israeli Jews have to say about BDS

World Jewish Congress: BDS is no different from Nuremberg Laws

WJC head Ronald Lauder: 'BDS is nothing more than dangerous new strain of age-old disease. That disease is anti-Semitism.'

World Jewish Congress: BDS is no different from Nuremberg Laws

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets new Yemenite immigrants

New olim who returned to Israel after thousands of years in a secret operation speak about the anti-Semitism and theft they suffered.

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets new Yemenite immigrants

Eligible kohanim wanted

Temple Institute launches historic new program to register eligible members of priesthood, to prepare for return of service in Holy Temple.

Eligible kohanim wanted

Germany censures judge for helping Holocaust survivors

German judge on trial for revealing that his colleagues frequently prevent Holocaust survivors from receiving compensation.

Germany censures judge for helping Holocaust survivors

ADL blasts UNHRC blacklist of Israeli companies

ADL strongly condemns resolution calling for the creation of a “blacklist” of companies operating in Judea and Samaria.

ADL blasts UNHRC blacklist of Israeli companies

Rubashkin case gets new life

'Merits Brief' filed by his lawyers brings proof that the harsh 27-year-sentence was the result of government misconduct.

Rubashkin case gets new life

Leading a pro-Israel revolution - with Jewish mothers

Jewish Women's Renaissance Project to bring 5,600 women to Israel over next 2 years; 'Inspire the mothers and you inspire the community.'

Leading a pro-Israel revolution - with Jewish mothers

Poll: American Jews have unfavorable view of Trump and Cruz

New Gallup poll finds 72 percent of Jewish Americans have an unfavorable view of Cruz and Trump.

Poll: American Jews have unfavorable view of Trump and Cruz

In the spirit of Purim: French Jew dresses up as a jihadist

Jewish man walks into Paris synagogue dressed as a jihadist for Purim. Congregants took it with a smile - but not the police.

In the spirit of Purim: French Jew dresses up as a jihadist

Parshat Tzav: The four nations and the four heroes of humanity

This week's Torah portion: The Four Animal Offerings, the Four Nations, and the Four Heroes of Humanity and Peace.

Parshat Tzav: The four nations and the four heroes of humanity

Obama offers Argentina help in AMIA bombing probe

During his visit to Argentina, Obama offered the country help in pursuing the perpetrators of the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing.

Obama offers Argentina help in AMIA bombing probe

American-Jewish comedian Garry Shandling dies at 66

American-Jewish actor and comedian Garry Shandling passes away in California, aged 66. Cause of death unknown.

American-Jewish comedian Garry Shandling dies at 66

40 people saved in 'mitzvah tank miracle'

Chabad 'tank' goes up in flames during public reading of Megillat Esther for Purim, but miraculously all those inside escape unharmed.

40 people saved in 'mitzvah tank miracle'

Report: Yemeni Jew arrested for saving ancient Torah

Fears are high that Jew still in Yemen has been arrested, and may be suffering torture, after Torah was brought to Israel by immigrants.

Report: Yemeni Jew arrested for saving ancient Torah

15 'hidden Jews' from Poland visit Israel for the first time

The Shavei Israel organization brings group to celebrate Purim in the Jewish state.

15 'hidden Jews' from Poland visit Israel for the first time

UC links anti-Zionism, anti-Semitism

University of California governing board ‘Principles against Intolerance’ condemn ‘anti-Semitic forms’ of anti-Zionism.

UC links anti-Zionism, anti-Semitism

'As we defeated Haman, we must defeat Ayatollah Khamenei'

Efrat chief rabbi speaks with Arutz Sheva about connection between Purim, nuclear Iran.

'As we defeated Haman, we must defeat Ayatollah Khamenei'

ADL condemns Cruz for 'demonizing Muslims'

Anti-Defamation League condemns Republican presidential candidate who called for patrols of Muslim neighborhoods.

ADL condemns Cruz for 'demonizing Muslims'

Giving more than candy on Purim

While some Jewish mothers worry about having too much food to use before Pesach, others are not so lucky.

Giving more than candy on Purim

Holiday under terror

Belgian rabbis ban Purim masks

In order to prevent more potential attacks, rabbis in Antwerp call to limit holiday festivities, as Purim events are canceled in Brussels.

Belgian rabbis ban Purim masks




























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