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Americans get it, Obama doesn't - just like Pharaoh

This week's Torah portion: The model of Egypt coming to recognize G-d repeats through history, although leaders still stay blind.

Americans get it, Obama doesn't - just like Pharaoh

Zionist Union MK backs Jews' right to wear kippot

Feminist MK Merav Michaeli says that, despite not being religious, she will fight for the right of Jews to wear a kippah.

Zionist Union MK backs Jews' right to wear kippot

Powerball winner bought by Jewish philanthropist for employee

California nurse who reportedly won the big Powerball jackpot was given the ticket by Jewish philanthropist Shlomo Rechnitz.

Powerball winner bought by Jewish philanthropist for employee

93% of Reconstructionist rabbis remain in movement

This, despite a new Reconstructionist policy allowing inter-married rabbis.

93% of Reconstructionist rabbis remain in movement

Aliyah from Western Europe highest ever

According to the Jewish Agency figures, nearly 8,000 Olim came from France as a result of rise in anti-Semitism.

Aliyah from Western Europe highest ever

Why isn't Germany returning Nazi looted art?

Task force working since 2013 says it has only proven 5 of 1,200 pieces were stolen, even though 120 were apparently taken from Jews.

Why isn't Germany returning Nazi looted art?

Orthodox woman among 3 US students killed in Honduras accident

21-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman among victims. Father: 'She was a beautiful girl, beautiful in and out.'

Orthodox woman among 3 US students killed in Honduras accident

'Parnassah Network is for everyone'

Duvi Honig of Parnassah Network explains that the organization is a one stop shop for religious businesses to unite.

'Parnassah Network is for everyone'

Jewish pride: Kippot to be distributed on French streets

Rabbi Levi Matusof says despite calls to stop wearing kippot in public, more and more French Jews are looking for sense of connection.

Jewish pride: Kippot to be distributed on French streets

France's chief rabbi disagrees with call not to wear kippot

The chief rabbi of France encourages Jews to continue wearing skullcaps and not give in to anti-Semitic violence.

France's chief rabbi disagrees with call not to wear kippot

Marseille Jews urged not to wear kippot after latest attack

Jews in the French port of Marseille told to refrain from wearing skullcaps after a teacher was hurt in an attack by a Turkish teenager.

Marseille Jews urged not to wear kippot after latest attack

French-Jewish politician found brutally murdered in his home

Was anti-Semitism behind Alain Ghozland's murder near Paris?

French-Jewish politician found brutally murdered in his home

600 Jews encircle the Temple Mount in prayer

Revived 1,000-year-old tradition gets a boost with hundreds of French seminary girls, holding Jewish new month prayers at each gate.

600 Jews encircle the Temple Mount in prayer

NIF jumps on, then off, B'Tselem arson bandwagon

The New Israel Fund was quick to blame the government and 'ultranationalists' after the arson that wasn't.

NIF jumps on, then off, B'Tselem arson bandwagon

Anti-Semitic stabber in Marseille: a Pro-ISIS Kurd

Turkish Kurd teen who hacked a Jewish teacher with a machete did it for ISIS, prosecutor claims 'he does not have a full grasp of Islam.'

Anti-Semitic stabber in Marseille: a Pro-ISIS Kurd

How to 'reframe' Israel - fairly and accurately

Part II: A proposal to improve the new US-Hebrew school curriculum which currently 'reframes' Israel through Arab lenses.

How to 'reframe' Israel - fairly and accurately

Marseilles: Jew targeted in anti-Semitic machete attack

Jewish teacher attacked by machete-wielding teen on his way to school near community synagogue in Marseilles.

Marseilles: Jew targeted in anti-Semitic machete attack

Is marijuana kosher? If it's medicine, it doesn't matter

Following the OU’s certification, Canada’s Kashruth Council says medication need not be kosher.

Is marijuana kosher? If it's medicine, it doesn't matter

Anti-Semitism up 88% in London Jewish neighborhood

Anti-Semitic incidents in Hackney average one every 3 days in 2015. Three arrested over gas canister incident.

Anti-Semitism up 88% in London Jewish neighborhood

New curriculum: Further alienating Jews from Israel?

A new course of study in Hebrew schools in the U.S. threatens to further alienate Jews from Israel.

New curriculum: Further alienating Jews from Israel?

Watch: Bnei Akiva 'Do it for Juno'

The emotional story of a World Bnei Akiva group after one of its participants was diagnosed with cancer.

Watch: Bnei Akiva 'Do it for Juno'

H&M pulls 'tallit scarf' following criticism

H&M apologizes for a women’s scarf that looks like a prayer shawl, pulls the item from shelves in Israel.

H&M pulls 'tallit scarf' following criticism

French PM: France without Jews is not France

At memorial for Hyper Cacher victims, French Prime Minister urges Jews to remain in the country and vows to fight anti-Semitism.

French PM: France without Jews is not France

How can Israel be saved if it won't listen?

This week's Torah portion: Moshe's complaints to God teach us how a leader must lead.

How can Israel be saved if it won't listen?

Japanese Jew joins the IDF in his grandparents' footsteps

From Iwata to the IDF, follow Daniel Tomohiro's voyage from the far east to defend Israel as his Holocaust survivor grandparents did.

Japanese Jew joins the IDF in his grandparents' footsteps

Jewish shoppers in London attacked: 'Hitler is on the way'

Neo-Nazis throw gas canisters, shout anti-Semitic slogans at Jewish shoppers in London.

Jewish shoppers in London attacked: 'Hitler is on the way'

'Assimilation is a ticking time bomb'

Knesset Committee weighs whether or not ban on Dorit Rabinyan's 'Borderlife' novel is to be upheld.

'Assimilation is a ticking time bomb'

Bnei Menashe community suffers damage in India quake

An earthquake in northeastern India caused 'extensive damage' to Ten Lost Tribes community in Manipur.

Bnei Menashe community suffers damage in India quake

Eulogizing Rabbi Yehuda Cooperman

Founder of Jerusalem College, innovator of Jewish education for women passes away at 87

Eulogizing Rabbi Yehuda Cooperman

A year after attack, France's Jews live under armed guard

'I don't feel safe here anymore. As Jews we are a preferred target, in a country which itself is a target.'

A year after attack, France's Jews live under armed guard

Conservative Judaism seeks to 'rebrand' as numbers plummet

After losing one third of its membership in less than three decades, US Conservative Movement hopes team of PR agents can save it.

Conservative Judaism seeks to 'rebrand' as numbers plummet

Rabbi Stern urges unbiased investigation into reports of torture

After hearing testimony from family members of the suspects, Rabbi Aryeh Stern says matter is 'worrying' and needs to be clarified

Rabbi Stern urges unbiased investigation into reports of torture

New video pays tribute to the Jewish victims of Paris attack

In the first ever Jewish selfie-style-cooperative-multinational music video, artists pay tribute to Jewish victims of Hyper-Cacher attack.

New video pays tribute to the Jewish victims of Paris attack

Encyclopedia Talmudit celebrates 70 years

Ceremony to mark one of the greatest contributions of modern society to the continuation of Jewish and halachic literature.

Encyclopedia Talmudit celebrates 70 years

When Will the World Finally Repay the Jews?

The Book of Shemot is the Dawn of a New Age for the Jewish People.

When Will the World Finally Repay the Jews?

Rabbi Kanievsky instructs paramedics: Don't save terrorists

In meeting with heads of United Hatzalah, leading haredi rabbi says that if it is clear who the terrorist is, don't save him.

Rabbi Kanievsky instructs paramedics: Don't save terrorists

Rabbi Riskin opposes celebration of secular New Year

Chief Rabbi of Efrat says celebrating 'Sylvester' not in keeping with Jewish spirit.

Rabbi Riskin opposes celebration of secular New Year

On flags and freedom

The Star of David has a long history, at times glorious and at times equally as tragic. Today, it has found its home.

On flags and freedom

'Longest shiur' raises $250,000 help families pay for day school

In the longest shiur ever, Rabbi for Los Angeles gives 18 hour shiur and raises $250,000 to help alleviate high cost of Jewish Day school.

'Longest shiur' raises $250,000 help families pay for day school

BBC urged to act after caller's 13-minute anti-Semitic rant

Caller to BBC program rants about "Zionist Jews" and their "rule" over Britain. Network urged to hand his details to the police.

BBC urged to act after caller's 13-minute anti-Semitic rant

2015's worst anti-Semitic, anti-Israel incidents

Simon Wiesenthal Center's list of worst anti-Semitic incidents topped by San Bernardino shooters' belief Israel will cease to exist.

2015's worst anti-Semitic, anti-Israel incidents

Australian church: Jesus wasn't Palestinian

After Arabs with links to Uniting Church of Australia claimed Jesus was Palestinian, the church reassures Jews it differs.

Australian church: Jesus wasn't Palestinian

RCA: No more biblical revenge songs at weddings

Main Orthodox rabbinical group in US voices 'shock and sorrow' over extremists' wedding video.

RCA: No more biblical revenge songs at weddings

Vienna welcomes new Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Arie Folger elected Chief Rabbi of Austria's capital, with the blessings of the Conference of European Rabbis.

Vienna welcomes new Chief Rabbi

The final redemption is hidden for a reason

This week's Torah portion: What does Yaakov's vision of the 'End of Days' tell us about the Messianic era we live in?

The final redemption is hidden for a reason

Anti-Semitic crimes in Britain up by 61%

New statistics released by the Met Police find troubling trends when it comes to anti-Semitic crime in Britain.

Anti-Semitic crimes in Britain up by 61%

Jewish student assaulted at Brooklyn college

Jewish student punched in the face and chest by assailant who referred to him as a "Jew". Police investigating as hate crime.

Jewish student assaulted at Brooklyn college

Pristine copy of 16th century Talmud 'is priceless'

Buyer of one of the earliest printed copies of the Talmud auctioned for $9.3 million tells Arutz Sheva about the purchase.

Pristine copy of 16th century Talmud 'is priceless'

16,000 Birthright participants bring tourism spike amid terror

Visiting Jewish youths undaunted and look forward to experiencing everything that Israel has to offer.

16,000 Birthright participants bring tourism spike amid terror

Watch: Protest in New York over alleged Shin Bet torture

The protest against the alleged torture of the Duma suspects came to New York, where a demonstration took place outside the Israeli embassy.

Watch: Protest in New York over alleged Shin Bet torture

Painting a legacy: Brooklyn artist illustrates 613 mitzvot

Archie Rand created one of the largest paintings in the world, 613 mitzvot, engages the text in dialogue rather than be subservient to it.

Painting a legacy: Brooklyn artist illustrates 613 mitzvot

Jewish-Christian fellowship hopes to make aliyah more inviting

Revamping the immigration and absorption process has been something that has been needed for decades. IFCJ explains how they aim to do so.

Jewish-Christian fellowship hopes to make aliyah more inviting

500-year-old Talmud sells for $9.3 million

Sothebys auction sees rare Babylonian Talmud sold at global record price for Judaica, after being held at Westminster Abbey for centuries.

500-year-old Talmud sells for $9.3 million

American Jewish leaders visit Arab Gulf states

Delegation of 13 leaders of the AJC returns from visit to three Gulf States; discussed Iran and peace initiatives with Gulf leaders.

American Jewish leaders visit Arab Gulf states

Is Christmas the day Diaspora Jews feel most Jewish?

Whether it is the 'Matzoball' or eating Chinese food, Jews have created a counterculture to celebrate their own 'otherness' in the U.S.

Is Christmas the day Diaspora Jews feel most Jewish?

Watch: Mysteries of the Babylonian exile revealed

Bible Lands Museum launches new exhibit with numerous ancient artifacts exploring Jewish life under the exile around 2,600 years ago.

Watch: Mysteries of the Babylonian exile revealed




























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