Jewish News (Page 186)


'They Fought to Ensure Jewish Life Can Exist in Europe'

European rabbis remember the 1.25 million Jewish servicemen who fought to bring an end to World War II and the Holocaust.

'They Fought to Ensure Jewish Life Can Exist in Europe'

Watch: European Rabbis Discuss Anti-Semitism

Leading European rabbis discuss what they think needs to be done in order to combat the growing anti-Semitism in the continent.

Watch: European Rabbis Discuss Anti-Semitism

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European Anti-Semitism 'Has Reached Critical Mass,' Expert Warns

With Jews murdered in Europe with increasing frequency, ADL head Abraham Foxman says anti-Semitism levels the worst since 1930s.

European Anti-Semitism 'Has Reached Critical Mass,' Expert Warns

Jewish Groups Protest Outside UJA over NIF Support

NY Jewish activist organizations came together Monday to protest UJA backing of the NIF, NIF's presence in Israel Parade.

Jewish Groups Protest Outside UJA over NIF Support

Paris Mayor Condemns 'Anti-Semitism Disguised in Anti-Zionism'

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo condemns 'anti-Semitism disguised in anti-Zionism' at Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism

Paris Mayor Condemns 'Anti-Semitism Disguised in Anti-Zionism'

Survey Shows Quarter of US Jews Leaving Their Faith

Poll reveals interesting data about US religious groups; Jews the largest minority but losing to intermarriage; Christians doing the worst.

Survey Shows Quarter of US Jews Leaving Their Faith

Swastikas Carved into Sidewalk in Front of Brooklyn Kosher Store

Two swastikas discovered outside of Moisha's Discount Supermarket in Brooklyn yesterday. Police call incident a hate crime.

Swastikas Carved into Sidewalk in Front of Brooklyn Kosher Store

European Leaders to Take Part in Major Rabbinical Conference

Conference of European Rabbis to hold massive conference next week, attended by leading rabbis, politicians from Europe and Israel.

European Leaders to Take Part in Major Rabbinical Conference

Watch: The Spiritual 'Baton' From Moses to Rashbi

Rabbi Lazer Brody explains who Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai - whose grave in Meron is visited by masses on Lag B'Omer - really was.

Watch: The Spiritual 'Baton' From Moses to Rashbi

President Honors 1.5 Million 'Jewish Heroes' of World War Two

Rivlin speaks at ceremony marking 70 years since end of war, tells Jewish veterans they connected Jewish warriors past and future.

President Honors 1.5 Million 'Jewish Heroes' of World War Two

Watch: Learning to Love on Lag B'Omer

Chabad Rabbi Ze'ev Slavin relates how the holiday provides a chance to teach what true unity and love of your fellow man are all about.

Watch: Learning to Love on Lag B'Omer

Watch: A Spiritual 'Boost' in the North

Rabbis of institute in Tzfat talk about the connection between their holy city and Meron, where the Lag B'Omer focus is centered.

Watch: A Spiritual 'Boost' in the North

Take Our Lag B'Omer Quiz - And Win a Tablet!

Send in your answers and you'll be entered into our prize draw.

Take Our Lag B'Omer Quiz - And Win a Tablet!

Flemish Nationalist Leader Disowns WWII Nazi Collaboration

In speech to Jewish community, right-wing Belgian politicians says Flemish collaboration with Nazi Germany was 'a mistake on all levels.'

Flemish Nationalist Leader Disowns WWII Nazi Collaboration

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Watch: Lag B'Omer, a Reminder of Messianic Rebellion

Famous scholar Rabbi Berel Wein explains the holiday's connection to revolt against Roman occupation and message of resilience.

Watch: Lag B'Omer, a Reminder of Messianic Rebellion

Natalie Portman 'Very Disappointed' Netanyahu Won

Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman expresses strong opposition to Netanyahu, stresses she was 'upset' at his re-election.

Natalie Portman 'Very Disappointed' Netanyahu Won

Watch: Arutz Sheva's Lag B'Omer Special

Arutz Sheva presents a special for Lag B'Omer, with discussions about the significance of the holiday and the preparations for it.

Watch: Arutz Sheva's Lag B'Omer Special

Should Married Men Wear a Ring?

Tzohar Rabbis Head issues halachic favoring rings at workplace. Objectors say the custom is un-Jewish and rings are feminine.

Should Married Men Wear a Ring?

UK: Labour 'Outing' Gay Conservative MP to Sway Orthodox Jews

Left-wing activists seeking to unseat right-wing MP in key constituency taking a markedly un-liberal approach.

UK: Labour 'Outing' Gay Conservative MP to Sway Orthodox Jews

Low Lag B'Omer Turnout in Tunisia Amid Terror Warning

Tunisia claims all is safe after Israel warns of concrete terror plans to attack Jews visiting ancient synagogue from Temple times.

Low Lag B'Omer Turnout in Tunisia Amid Terror Warning

'Small Justice' for Jewish Art Curator Murdered by Nazis

Famous painting stolen by Nazis from Jewish curator who was tortured, persecuted before murder in Auschwitz returned to his daughter.

'Small Justice' for Jewish Art Curator Murdered by Nazis

Anti-Semitism on the Rise in Czech Republich

New report by Prague's Jewish community finds significant increase of harassment and threats against Jews last year.

Anti-Semitism on the Rise in Czech Republich

Meet the Satmar Hassidim Planning a Zionist Community

They take part in anti-Israel demonstrations but secretly, they plan a haredi-Zionist agricultural community in Israel.

Meet the Satmar Hassidim Planning a Zionist Community

Outrage as Memorial for Murdered Jew Ilan Halimi Smashed

Plaque in memory of young Jew tortured to death by anti-Semitic gang smashed; mayor voices 'outrage'; anti-Semitism continues to soar.

Outrage as Memorial for Murdered Jew Ilan Halimi Smashed

'Jewish Numbers Must Recover from the Holocaust'

Jews have proven numbers aren't everything - but they need effective strategy to expand in any event, says expert.

'Jewish Numbers Must Recover from the Holocaust'

2 Jews Assaulted by Gang of 40 in Paris

Anti-Semitic violence continues to spike in France as two Parisian Jews beaten in broad daylight on Paris street with many Jewish stores.

2 Jews Assaulted by Gang of 40 in Paris

Israel's Epic Rise to Global Powerhouse

The State of Israel, and Jewish civilization around the world, are experiencing a historical Golden Age they must amplify, says historian.

Israel's Epic Rise to Global Powerhouse

How Jewish Civilization Fought and Won its Survival

Jewish Civilization's adaptability to multiple cultural environments has enabled it to survive internal tension and external trauma.

How Jewish Civilization Fought and Won its Survival

Rabbi Rontzki: Why Are Israelis Looking for G-d in India?

On a trek in the Far East, Rabbi Avihai Rontzki is coming face to face with Israelis' spiritual thirst.

Rabbi Rontzki: Why Are Israelis Looking for G-d in India?

Argentina to Compensate Victims of Jewish Center Bombing

Argentina will provide one-time benefits to heirs of 85 victims killed in 1994 bombing targeting a Jewish center in Buenos Aires.

Argentina to Compensate Victims of Jewish Center Bombing

JDC Coordinates NGOs in Nepal Crisis

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, one of the largest charities in the world, gets its boots on the ground in Nepal.

JDC Coordinates NGOs in Nepal Crisis

Nepal Chabad House: We're Running Out of Cash

The Chabad House in Kathmandu has been doing its best to help all who need help - and as a result, it needs financial help.

Nepal Chabad House: We're Running Out of Cash

Conversion: 'Like Being an Orphan with a Large Family'

Author Ashirah Yosefah concludes the dramatic story of her conversion with a surprising revelation about her own family's history.

Conversion: 'Like Being an Orphan with a Large Family'

What Brought a 6'9" 400 lb Footballer to Tears?

Moving scenes as US, Israeli groups team up to raise awareness of and combat sexual abuse in the Jewish community.

What Brought a 6'9" 400 lb Footballer to Tears?

Argentine Foreign Minister Quits Membership in AMIA

Argentina's foreign minister, Hector Timerman, criticizes Jewish organization for blocking a deal with Iran to jointly probe 1994 attack.

Argentine Foreign Minister Quits Membership in AMIA

Red Cross 'Lost its Moral Compass' During the Holocaust

ICRC head admits Red Cross failed to protect Jews, preferring to remain willfully blind to the horrors of Nazism.

Red Cross 'Lost its Moral Compass' During the Holocaust

Watch: A Conversation with Former Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau gives tips to rabbis at Barkai Center prize ceremony.

Watch: A Conversation with Former Chief Rabbi

German Police Apologize for Banning Israeli Flag at Soccer Game

Berlin's police apologize after a guard ordered "Jewish flags" removed during a soccer game in the German capital.

German Police Apologize for Banning Israeli Flag at Soccer Game

'We're Trying to Bring a Community Model to Israel'

The head of the Barkai Center speaks to Arutz Sheva on sidelines of prize ceremony.

'We're Trying to Bring a Community Model to Israel'

Moshael Straus Elected Chair of YU Board of Trustees

Accomplished investment executive and YU alumnus, Moshael Straus will take reigns of Yeshiva University's Board of Trustees in July.

Moshael Straus Elected Chair of YU Board of Trustees

French Jew Attacked Upon Leaving Synagogue in Paris

Violent anti-Semitism rears its head again in France as Jewish man, 53, reports being beaten by three assailants in northern Paris suburb.

French Jew Attacked Upon Leaving Synagogue in Paris

UK Candidate Suspended for Calling Ed Miliband 'The Jew'

Gulzabeen Afsar had taken to Facebook to say that she would never support 'the Jew', Labor leader Ed Miliband.

UK Candidate Suspended for Calling Ed Miliband 'The Jew'

Surviving Terrorism - to Become a Jew

Despite surviving a terror attack, and attempts to put her off converting, Ashirah Yosefah explains how she finally made it to the mikvah.

Surviving Terrorism - to Become a Jew

UK Candidate Under Fire for Calling Miliband 'The Jew' in Arabic

Conservative candidate Gulzabeen Afsar in hot water after saying she would never support 'Al Yahud' Ed Miliband.

UK Candidate Under Fire for Calling Miliband 'The Jew' in Arabic

Chabad Center in Nepal a Crisis Hub After Massive Earthquake

No Israeli casualties yet reported, but some 200 still missing; Chabad center lightly damaged, now a refugee center.

Chabad Center in Nepal a Crisis Hub After Massive Earthquake

'In Their Death They Ordered the People of Israel to Unite'

Gabriel Sassoon, who lost seven children in the Flatbush fire, speaks about the tragedy 30 days later.

'In Their Death They Ordered the People of Israel to Unite'

Watch: March of the Living Reaches Jerusalem

After visiting the death camps and learning about the tragedy of the Jewish people, the participants march and rejoice in the capital.

Watch: March of the Living Reaches Jerusalem

Visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau at Record High

More people than ever are seeking to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camps.

Visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau at Record High

Rabbis and Pope Together Confront Dark Era in History

Sol Bukingolts talks the implications of the meeting he attended with Pope Francis I, as a delegate for the Conference of European Rabbis.

Rabbis and Pope Together Confront Dark Era in History

'Wise and Righteous'; Diverse Crowd Mourns Rabbi Lichtenstein

Thousands from across the religious, political spectrum pay respects to leading Religious-Zionist figure, a testament to his vast impact.

'Wise and Righteous'; Diverse Crowd Mourns Rabbi Lichtenstein

Amnesty International Rejects Motion to Fight Anti-Semitism

Amnesty refuses to investigate rise in anti-Semitism in the UK - but commissioned a 123-page report on 'Islamophobia'.

Amnesty International Rejects Motion to Fight Anti-Semitism

YU High Schools to Honor Community Leaders and Faculty

Yeshiva University High Schools to host Annual Dinner on Tuesday, May 12 at the Marina Del Rey in the Bronx, New York.

YU High Schools to Honor Community Leaders and Faculty

American Jewish Organizations Mourn Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein

Religious Zionist leader's passing 'leaves a vacuum,' the OU, Young Israel say Monday.

American Jewish Organizations Mourn Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein

Watch: Chabad Keeping the Faith - In Atlantic City

Meet the rabbi and his wife preserving Jewish values in an unlikely place.

Watch: Chabad Keeping the Faith - In Atlantic City

Women of the Wall 'Almost Caused Bloodshed' with Torah Stunt

Kotel Rabbi slams provocateurs who took Torah scroll into women's section, sparking scuffle and police intervention.

Women of the Wall 'Almost Caused Bloodshed' with Torah Stunt

Neo-Nazis Plan Second Rally Targeting London Jews

Fascists declare intention to protest in Golders Green again 'Jewification' of UK; anti-hate campaigners slam authorities for inaction.

Neo-Nazis Plan Second Rally Targeting London Jews




























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