Dozens of Jews were murdered for Nazi anatomy professor's skeleton collection.
Pope Francis urged Catholic institutions to open their doors and house Syrian refugees until they could get on the their feet.
Only a few thousand remain in Morocco's 2,400-year-old Jewish community - but Jewish life is as colorful as ever.
Vice President meets Jewish leaders in south Florida, says he is confident nuclear deal would halt Iran's capability to develop a bomb.
Two weeks after the election of a Muslim to head J-Street, more of her anti-Israel positions are coming to light.
Parshat Ki Tavo: G-d Almighty assures the Children of Israel that they will overcome Amalek. By Joseph Frager, MD
Maintaining a full-time career and Torah commitment doesn't need to be a struggle; Dean of Touro's Lander College explains how.
Star who called Prime Minister's remarks on Arab voters 'horrific' now says she was 'disappointed.'
Officials remove showers from entrance to most notorious concentration camp, though still reject comparison to gas chamber "showers."
A staggering 1.6 million Israelis live under the poverty line - this Rosh Hashana they need your help more than ever.
Mark Dymshitz wanted desperately to leave the USSR for Israel. His actions would pave the way for thousands to find freedom.
The US-based rabbis, who are all in their 50’s, have led 28, 32, and 40+ Mayanot Birthright trips since 1999.
Haredi party incensed after Netanyahu sits with Italian PM in posh Florence cafe. PMO: Netanyahu never eats non-kosher food.
This Rosh Hashana, support Israel and discover some of the country's most talented judaica artists.
Infamous denier David Irving to tour four camps, encourage audiences to 'make up their minds' about the horrors.
Ukrainian Jewish community mobilizes at a rapid pace to build new Jewish 'camp' for homeless refugees.
Celebrity Big Brother contestant Tila Tequila fired after Facebook posts praising Hitler come to light.
This week's Torah portion: Jews were ordered to destroy the enemies of G-d who seek to destroy them - who are they today?
Prince Albert II marks 73 years since mass deporting of Jews to Nazi death camps in Monaco first; EJC pres.: 'no time limit to regret.'
Spain public radio removes an episode of a program that linked Jews to Satanism from its website after complaints from Jewish groups.
Refusenik played a key role in one of the defining moments of the struggle to free Soviet Jewry with a daring plot to hijack a Soviet plane.
Jewish Leadership Council chairman warns 'Iran shows no sign of changing behavior,' urges UK to 'be vigilant about Iranian threat to world.'
Could 30 million Nigerians have Jewish roots? Remy Ilona, a leader of Nigeria's Igbo 'Benei-Yisrael', says yes - and they're returning.
Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 Jews from the Holocaust, will be immortalized on a Royal Mail stamp.
Dozens of young Jewish social entrepreneurs visit Israel, courtesy of the Schusterman Foundation’s REALITY program.
Reporter who visited Iran gives details about Iranian Jews after historic visit. While they're not 'miserable', life can be precarious.
In landmark proclamation, more than 100 prominent haredi leaders urge public to inform authorities of potential abuse.
Sidon's Jewish cemetery is being renovated by a anonymous benefactor who lives in New York.
A new scientific study from US finds link between trauma suffered by Holocaust survivors and genetic differences in their children.
Hasidic man severely beaten after leaving a bank in Montreal. Police investigating, have not yet determined a motive.
President Obama to participate in a live webcast on Iran deal with Jews from the United States and Canada.
American-Israeli actress implies Holocaust not any more horrific than other genocides around the world.
Weekly Torah portion: G-d minces no words when it comes to what is expected of Jewish leaders.
Special conference held in Jerusalem on psychology and Torah, exploring how relationships can be improved.
Following liberal rabbis' letter urging Congress to support Iran deal, prominent Orthodox rabbis push back: 'This is your defining moment.'
Spanish government condemns Matisyahu ban, says it rejects boycotts and anti-Semitism.
A survivor of the 1903 Kishinev pogrom, Goldie Steinberg was the world's sixth-oldest person - and remained lucid to her final days.
Seven decades after Nazi extermination of Lodz ghetto, Polish city to open first Jewish kindergarten as Poland witnesses Jewish revival.
For the second time in less than a week, a Jewish congregation in San Antonio finds anti-Semitic graffiti on its property.
American Jewish musician condemns his being disinvited from a Spanish festival after refusing to carry out shocking political 'test.'
Fifty-nine lone soldiers from US and Canada among the 232 new immigrants flying to Israel on Monday.
Rabbi Shlomo Riskin says he was misquoted, after reports claimed he recognizes converts who only accept 'traditional' lifestyle.
Sights and sounds: Worshipers flock to Western Wall for first night of penitential prayers leading up to High Holy Days.
At least one panel of new conversion courts doesn't require declared obligation to observe Jewish commandments, reports Haaretz.
Ronald Lauder expresses outrage over festival's cancellation of Matisyahu concert following BDS pressure.
Gerald Molen responds to Hollywood Jews who expressed support for Iran deal, argues Iran cannot be trusted.
Employees discovered the fire at the 'rest stop' synagogue just off Highway 6 before it spread into the building.
A Segulah defies the Laws of Nature. The Jewish People defy Logic and the Laws of Nature
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz tells American Jews that the nuclear deal makes it easier to confront Iran's support for terrorism.
98 prominent members of the LA Jewish community, most with ties to Hollywood, release open letter supporting the nuclear agreement.
Somewhere along the line Jews lost touch with what synagogues are actually for; UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is determined to fix that.
The real war on women: Canadian entrepreneur Steve Maman rescues more than 120 Christian and Yazidi girls.
Jewish organization Chazaq reveals details of Schumer's promises, calls on Jewish community to thank him.
Rabbis Dov Lior, Chaim Shteiner, Tzvi Yisrael Tau, Eitan Eisman and over 30 others oppose independent conversion court.
Rabbi of Efrat explains that the decision to establish independent conversion courts is 'completely within Halacha.'
Rabbi David Stav, head of Tzohar, notes that independent conversion committee will strengthen Israeli Jews by preventing assimilation.
13 year-old Adam Yanklovitch made special trip to Israel to see IDF Disabled Veterans' rehabilitation center himself for the cause.
Enjoy the perfect kosher vacation for the whole family with Tour Plus in Wengen, Switzerland.
World Jewish Congress welcomes news that Misha Zilberman, who represented Israel in the 2012 Olympics, will be allowed to play.
