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Soldiers ask White Plains Jews: Don't help terror supporters

In unusual letter, 20 reservists ask Temple Israel to ensure its donations don't help groups that defame IDF, aid terrorists.

Soldiers ask White Plains Jews: Don't help terror supporters

Building Jewish life for young olim in Tel Aviv

The Am Yisrael Foundation is seeking to bring Jewish life, education and culture back to the white city.

Building Jewish life for young olim in Tel Aviv

Report: Father, son kidnapped on the way to shul

Pair kidnapped outside Chabad House in Venezuela on Saturday morning; two released after ransom paid.

Report: Father, son kidnapped on the way to shul

The 'secret Jews' of Ethiopia emerge from the shadows

For thousands of years, the Bal Ej practiced Judaism in secret - now they are reemerging, and they want to come home to Israel.

The 'secret Jews' of Ethiopia emerge from the shadows

Why is the ADL weighing-in to defend far-left NGOs?

Im Tirzu responds to ADL claims of incitement: 'The video is provocative. But there is no incitement.'

Why is the ADL weighing-in to defend far-left NGOs?

Leading rabbis call for female kashrut supervisors

Rabbis Israel Rosen and Ratzon Arusi say women can be allowed into the profession, with caveats.

Leading rabbis call for female kashrut supervisors

France: Jewish store owner guilty of discrimination against Jews

Paris court finds Dan Cohen refused to hire Jews because he didn't want them working on Shabbat.

France: Jewish store owner guilty of discrimination against Jews

Brazil ignores Dani Dayan's appointment as ambassador

Despite being appointed two months ago Brazil has not responded, either positively or negatively, to Dayan's appointment.

Brazil ignores Dani Dayan's appointment as ambassador

Hungary scraps statue of anti-Semite

Planned statue of Balint Homan, who held anti-Semitic views, cancelled after outcry from Jewish groups.

Hungary scraps statue of anti-Semite

Parshat Vayigash: Follow One's Dreams

Parshat Vayigash: Follow One's Dreams

Historic decision

UN recognizes Yom Kippur as an official holiday

Long Israeli diplomatic effort results in UN decision to recognize Day of Atonement as an official holiday.

UN recognizes Yom Kippur as an official holiday

Turkey's Jews publicly celebrate Hannukah for first time

President Erdoğan wishes Jewish community 'peace, happiness and welfare,' calling them 'an inseparable part of our society.'

Turkey's Jews publicly celebrate Hannukah for first time

Haredi rabbi slams 'impudent' Bennett for Conservative visit

Popular lecturer says as Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett should oppose, not condone, Conservative movement.

Haredi rabbi slams 'impudent' Bennett for Conservative visit

AIPAC 'deplores' closing of IAEA's probe on Iran

AIPAC denounces IAEA's decision to close Iran probe despite evidence Iran was trying to develop nuclear weapons.

AIPAC 'deplores' closing of IAEA's probe on Iran

Moving: 1,200 schoolgirls sing for Pollard to come to Israel

Ulpanit Yeshurun launches campaign calling for Pollard to be allowed to make aliyah, which will include letters to officials and ministers.

Moving: 1,200 schoolgirls sing for Pollard to come to Israel

UN Amb: PA’s Erekat Paid Condolence Call to Terrorist

Amb. Danon tells Ban Ki Moon top PA negotiator paid visit to terrorist's family on December 5, after terrorist was killed.

UN Amb: PA’s Erekat Paid Condolence Call to Terrorist

Watch: Arutz Sheva hands your gifts to terror-stricken couple

During recent Sheva brachot celebrations, Arutz Sheva Editor-in-Chief surprises couple with an incredible gift from our readers.

Watch: Arutz Sheva hands your gifts to terror-stricken couple

Court dislikes police overkill against Temple activist

Jerusalem District Court says police request for 90-day distancing order is unreasonable, issues 14-day order.

Court dislikes police overkill against Temple activist

Watch: Hanukkah candles at Joseph's Tomb

Over 2,000 people gather overnight Sunday/Monday to bring the light of Hanukkah to the holy site.

Watch: Hanukkah candles at Joseph's Tomb

Hundreds protest anti-Semitic statue in Hungarian city

American envoy joins Hungary protest against a planned statue of World War II-era politician who had held anti-Semitic views.

Hundreds protest anti-Semitic statue in Hungarian city

Feature: the Maccabees' 'Declaration of Independence'

In part eight of our Hanukkah special, learn how the Maccabees succeeded in establishing a sovereign state after a final battle.

Feature: the Maccabees' 'Declaration of Independence'

Is gambling in the spirit of Hanukkah?

Poker aficionado discusses the appropriateness of the game on Hanukkah.

Is gambling in the spirit of Hanukkah?

The few over the many

A miracle is needed to let the sane voices of the masses overcome the outspoken extremists.

The few over the many

The power of the Jew to save the world

This week's Torah portion: Yosef's rise shows how 'all the families of the earth are blessed' through the Jewish people.

The power of the Jew to save the world

Watch: Emotional Hanukkah candlelighting in 3 continents

Jewish teens from New York, Munich light candles with 150 IDF orphans over video feed.

Watch: Emotional Hanukkah candlelighting in 3 continents

7,000 gather in London to celebrate Hanukkah

London Mayor in attendance as thousands gather at Trafalgar Square to celebrate Festival of Lights.

7,000 gather in London to celebrate Hanukkah

Arab MK Odeh snubs Conference of Presidents

Joint List head refuses to address Conference of Presidents because the premises are shared by "Zionist entities".

Arab MK Odeh snubs Conference of Presidents

The Jews and the Greeks join for Hanukkah

Chabad and largest Jewish fraternity celebrate the holiday worldwide, proving rabbis and frat houses are not 'an odd couple.'

The Jews and the Greeks join for Hanukkah

'Let rabbinical courts decide in financial disputes'

Rabbi Ariel, head of Hotam Forum, is upset over an Attorney General directive curtailing rabbinical courts' authority.

'Let rabbinical courts decide in financial disputes'

Huckabee 'ashamed' of US response to Protective Edge

Republican candidate meets supporters at home of Rubin Margules, attacks Obama gov't for implying Israel 'invites' attacks.

Huckabee 'ashamed' of US response to Protective Edge

'When someone murders an Israeli, US should be outraged'

Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee greets Itamar leader Moshe Goldschmidt in Brooklyn: 'Israel is our ally, Israel is our friend.'

'When someone murders an Israeli, US should be outraged'

Putin initiates law against anti-Semitic Biblical commentary

Russian president continues to surprise with his strong stance against anti-Semitism.

Putin initiates law against anti-Semitic Biblical commentary

Miami police arrest teen over 2014 murder of rabbi

Miami police arrest 15-year-old boy over the murder of Rabbi Joseph Raksin last year.

Miami police arrest teen over 2014 murder of rabbi

Hyper Cacher terror victims light menorah at Paris unity concert

Concert sends international message: wherever Jews are in trouble, the international Jewish community will be there to help.

Hyper Cacher terror victims light menorah at Paris unity concert

1,000 attend annual Beit El gala dinner

Dinner began with an emotional candle-lighting ceremony, Israel and US national anthems; Mike Huckabee a keynote speaker.

1,000 attend annual Beit El gala dinner

Chief Rabbi slams Bennett for Conservative school visit

Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi David Lau criticizes Jewish Home head for 'recognizing a path that distances Jews from the Jewish people.'

Chief Rabbi slams Bennett for Conservative school visit

Chabad's 770 headquarters evacuated in bomb threat

NYPD takes no chances with call from a psych ward, evacuating Chabad center; just hours earlier security briefing held with Jewish leaders.

Chabad's 770 headquarters evacuated in bomb threat

Watch: French Aliyah continues and increases

Dozens of French Jewish olim landed in Israel and lit Hanukkah candles as Israelis for the first time. Arutz Sheva was there.

Watch: French Aliyah continues and increases

Watch: Syrian refugee children light Europe's largest Hanukkiah

Symbolic Berlin event attended by senior Jewish, Muslim and German government officials; Chief Rabbi lauds spirit of unity.

Watch: Syrian refugee children light Europe's largest Hanukkiah

Were the Maccabees religious fanatics?

Director of secular yeshiva relates: Matityahu can be seen as a fanatic rebel - like ISIS - and how to grapple with that as an educator.

Were the Maccabees religious fanatics?

Jewish communities band together to fight sexual abuse

Leaders of Jewish communities need to embrace fact that sexual abuse happens, learn how to react, says head of US umbrella group.

Jewish communities band together to fight sexual abuse

Speed is key when dealing with abuse

When dealing with issues of abuse withing a family setting, the most important thing is to report it and seek help right away.

Speed is key when dealing with abuse

Key to success against BDS: Education and legal action

BDS does not only affect Israel, but it also adversely affects the local communities in which it occurs.

Key to success against BDS: Education and legal action

Elie Wiesel made an honorary citizen of Jerusalem

Mayor Nir Barkat travels to NY to personally bestow honor upon Wiesel, in honor of his work to keep the city Israel's undivided capital.

Elie Wiesel made an honorary citizen of Jerusalem

Photo Essay: Hanukkah in the Promised Land

Haredi, religious-Zionist, traditional and secular Jews united by candle-lighting ceremonies, and menorahs small and huge.

Photo Essay: Hanukkah in the Promised Land

The Jewish World may actually be 5-10 million people bigger

Finding lost Jews has been one of the most tantalizing mysteries of Jewish history. Now the 'crypto-Jews' are beginning to reemerge.

The Jewish World may actually be 5-10 million people bigger

NYC Mayor: Syrian migrants like 'Jews fleeing Nazis'

De Blasio offends Syrian Jews comparing their expulsion with migrants now entering US; 'difference is we were kicked out for being Jews.'

NYC Mayor: Syrian migrants like 'Jews fleeing Nazis'

Watch: Jews of Kaifeng celebrate Hanukkah

After many centuries, a small but powerful Jewish reawakening is occurring in China.

Watch: Jews of Kaifeng celebrate Hanukkah

Watch: Schwarzenegger at Paris Hanukkiah lighting

Hollywood star, in Paris for climate change conference, declares 'the menorah means light. Light prevails darkness, good prevails evil.'

Watch: Schwarzenegger at Paris Hanukkiah lighting

Rabbinate child support ruling is 'a revolution in divorce law'

Prominent divorce attorney: complete equality between men and women in child support is just a matter of time.

Rabbinate child support ruling is 'a revolution in divorce law'

Jewish community in Kaifeng celebrates first night of Hanukkah

Chinese Jews in Kaifeng, China, gather to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah and light the traditional menorah candles.

Jewish community in Kaifeng celebrates first night of Hanukkah

Why is it so hard to 'love thy fellow Jew'?

This weeks Torah portion: How is it possible that Ya'akov's sons allowed hatred to cause a schism among them?

Why is it so hard to 'love thy fellow Jew'?

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Tour Judea with Hikind: Enough Jewish blood spilt

Watch: NY Assemblyman at attack sites where 'cream of crop' murdered calls on Israel to ignore world and 'protect its 21-year-olds.'

Tour Judea with Hikind: Enough Jewish blood spilt

Gesture politics or dangerous trends in England?

Tensions high in England among Jewish community, as Labour party takes BDS moves and attack threat has Jews vigilant.

Gesture politics or dangerous trends in England?

EU appoints coordinator to combat anti-Semitism

Diaspora Affairs Ministry is hopeful that move signifies willingness to reinstitute anti-Semitism working definition.

EU appoints coordinator to combat anti-Semitism

What is the Rabbi's role when dealing with abuse?

Rabbi's need to use the tools at hand in order to properly diagnose and help those who come to them seeking advice

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