Jewish News (Page 193)


Chabad Menorah Honors Sydney Terror Victims

Chabad cancelled its annual candle lighting event following Syndey terror attack, decided instead to erect Menorah as tribute to victims.

Chabad Menorah Honors Sydney Terror Victims

Iran Unveils Monument to Jewish 'Martyrs'

At a public ceremony Monday, Iran unveiled a monument dedicated to Jewish soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War.

Iran Unveils Monument to Jewish 'Martyrs'

Swedish MP Says Jews Aren't True Swedes, Causes Outrage

Bjorn Soder, deputy speaker of the Swedish parliament, says Jews should ditch their identity if they wish to be considered Swedes.

Swedish MP Says Jews Aren't True Swedes, Causes Outrage

Anti-Semitic Comic Seeks 'Accord' with French Jewish Leaders

Comedian, Dieudonne M'bala M'bala, known for explicitly anti-Semitic shows, is now seeking accord with French Jewish community.

Anti-Semitic Comic Seeks 'Accord' with French Jewish Leaders

Photos: YU Students Create Hanukkiyah in Midtown Manhattan

Students on Yeshiva University’s Beren Campus lit windows in their dorm building, creating a towering hanukkiyah.

Photos: YU Students Create Hanukkiyah in Midtown Manhattan

Special Candlelighting Ceremony Held for Dalia Lemkos

35-inch high hannukiah from medical parts donated from Yad Sarah, lit in Dalia's memory in moving ceremony.

Special Candlelighting Ceremony Held for Dalia Lemkos

Sydney: 'Kill the Jews' Attacker Ordered to Attend Shabbat Meal

Australian youth who took part in shocking anti-Semitic attack aboard a school bus also ordered to visit Jewish museum.

Sydney: 'Kill the Jews' Attacker Ordered to Attend Shabbat Meal

Biden: Jewish Heritage is American Heritage

United States Vice President takes part in a Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony on the White House lawn.

Biden: Jewish Heritage is American Heritage

Erdogan Wishes Turkish Jews a Happy Hanukkah

Turkish president sends Hanukkah greetings to the Jewish community, says Jewish citizens are “the fundamental elements of Turkey.”

Erdogan Wishes Turkish Jews a Happy Hanukkah

Obama: May Hanukkah Embolden Us to Do What is Right

President Obama wishes Jews a Happy Hanukkah and adds: "Even when the future is uncertain, our best days are yet to come."

Obama: May Hanukkah Embolden Us to Do What is Right

Book Explores How to 'Live On' After Synagogue Massacre

New book explores the miracles and messages in the Har Nof synagogue attack, with all proceeds going to families of the victims.

Book Explores How to 'Live On' After Synagogue Massacre

Greek Politician Slammed for Saying Jews Don't Pay Taxes

Jewish community angrily condemns Panos Kammenos for comments, coming hot on the heals of drive-by shooting at Israeli embassy.

Greek Politician Slammed for Saying Jews Don't Pay Taxes

Global Funding for Holocaust Survivors Increased

The Jewish Claims Conference announced Monday plans to increase global funding for Holocaust survivors by 21 percent.

Global Funding for Holocaust Survivors Increased

Australian Jews 'Under Lockdown'

Jewish community's security arm raises the threat level to “severe” after a terrorist went into a Sydney Chocolate shop and took hostages.

Australian Jews 'Under Lockdown'

'Hanukkah Miracle' Saves Israeli Singer from Sydney Abduction

Religious singer on Far East tour recounts how he left cafe just minutes before jihadist terrorist entered and took hostages.

'Hanukkah Miracle' Saves Israeli Singer from Sydney Abduction

Parents of Slain Journalist to Light Menorah in Miami

The parents of Steven Sotloff, who was beheaded by ISIS terrorists, will light a menorah in his honor at Chabad Center in Miami.

Parents of Slain Journalist to Light Menorah in Miami

Gala Event: Thousands Conclude – and Start – Rambam Study Cycle

Thousands of people in Israel and world-wide take part in studying a daily chapter of the Maimonides work known as the Mishneh Torah.

Gala Event: Thousands Conclude – and Start – Rambam Study Cycle

Youth Who Terrorized Jewish Children to Visit Jewish Museum

One of five youths who terrorized a school bus full of Jewish children in August was punished with learning about Judaism and the Holocaust.

Youth Who Terrorized Jewish Children to Visit Jewish Museum

Hidden Jewish Objects Found in Theresienstadt

Homeowners in Terezin discover Jewish objects from World War II hidden in their closet. Items include shofars, tefillin, and photos.

Hidden Jewish Objects Found in Theresienstadt

French Police Detain Possible Suspect in Jewish Museum Shooting

27-year-old man suspected of having helping Mehdi Nemmouche murder four people at Brussels Jewish Museum.

French Police Detain Possible Suspect in Jewish Museum Shooting

Man Who Attacked Galloway Jailed for 16 Months

39-year-old man who attacked anti-Semitic MP George Galloway while calling him "anti-Semitic" jailed for 16 months.

Man Who Attacked Galloway Jailed for 16 Months

YU Trains Rabbis to be 'Supermen' Against Child Abuse

New Yeshiva University course will give rabbis the tools to erase child abuse from their communities.

YU Trains Rabbis to be 'Supermen' Against Child Abuse

Anne Frank Statue Dedicated in Buenos Aires

On Human Rights Day, city of Buenos Aires dedicates statue of Anne Frank to 'glorify her life and hope' as part of Holocaust education.

Anne Frank Statue Dedicated in Buenos Aires

French Jewish Leaders Slam Anti-Semitic Comedian's New Show

CRIF, umbrella org. of French Jews, has condemned 20 French theaters for presenting anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne's show.

French Jewish Leaders Slam Anti-Semitic Comedian's New Show

Spanish University Dismantles Anti-Israel Exhibit

After Jewish community complains, Spanish university dismantles exhibit featuring misquotes attributed to Ariel Sharon.

Spanish University Dismantles Anti-Israel Exhibit

University of California Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel

The University of California graduate student worker union votes in favor of an academic boycott of Israel. Student group condemns the move.

University of California Student Union Votes to Boycott Israel

Kosher Slaughter Ban Overturned in Poland

Landmark decision declares kosher slaughter constitutional in Poland; Rabbis hail 'precedent-setting' ruling.

Kosher Slaughter Ban Overturned in Poland

Two Israelis Killed in Amsterdam Car Crash

15 year-old and 20 year-old may have been visiting Rabbi Eliezer Berland, the 'runaway Rabbi' accused of sexual assault in Israel.

Two Israelis Killed in Amsterdam Car Crash

Prominent German Jewish Writer Ralph Giordano Dead at 91

Giordano, a Holocaust survivor, wrote 23 books on social and national issues.

Prominent German Jewish Writer Ralph Giordano Dead at 91

Five Arrested for Threats to Destroy French Synagogue

On same day French police arrest accomplices in Brussels Jewish Museum shooting, five men arrested for threats to burn down synagogue.

Five Arrested for Threats to Destroy French Synagogue

NY Police Say Stabbing at Chabad Center Not Terror-Related

Man who attacked 22-year-old Levi Rosenblat outside the Chabad center in Brooklyn reportedly had history of mental illness.

NY Police Say Stabbing at Chabad Center Not Terror-Related

Watch: Rabbis Confront Crown Heights Stabber

Footage shows how Chabad rabbis, students attempted to talk deranged attacker into dropping weapon, urged police not to shoot.

Watch: Rabbis Confront Crown Heights Stabber

Terror in New York

Watch: Shocking New Footage from Crown Heights Stabbing

Footage shows tense standoff between attacker and police at Crown Heights stabbing scene; FBI, NYPD now on-site.

Watch: Shocking New Footage from Crown Heights Stabbing

Jewish Man Stabbed in Crown Heights' 770 Chabad Center

22 year-old man in stable condition. Perpetrator dies after being shot by police.

Jewish Man Stabbed in Crown Heights' 770 Chabad Center

Graves Desecrated at Argentinian Jewish Cemetery

Dozens of tombs were broken and monuments uprooted in an attack on a Jewish cemetery in Santiago del Estero, Argentina.

Graves Desecrated at Argentinian Jewish Cemetery

French Jewish Girl Verbally Attacked at School

Jewish girl, 8, verbally assaulted and attacked by two Muslim classmates at recess over her religion.

French Jewish Girl Verbally Attacked at School

Top 10 Picks for Jewish Hanukkah Gifts in 2014

Looking for some inspiration for the perfect Hanukkah gift? Look no further!

Top 10 Picks for Jewish Hanukkah Gifts in 2014

French PM Says Last Week's Anti-Semitic Attack is 'Not France'

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says he is "surprised" there are not more demonstrations against anti-Semitism and racism.

French PM Says Last Week's Anti-Semitic Attack is 'Not France'

French Government Vows 'National' Fight Against Anti-Semitism

French Interior Minister vows to make fight against anti-Semitism 'a national cause' after brutal rape and robbery of Jewish couple.

French Government Vows 'National' Fight Against Anti-Semitism

Celebrating Rabbinical Leadership

Lander College in New York will host an honorary "Chag HaSmicha" dinner for the new Rabbis graduating the "Smicha Program".

Celebrating Rabbinical Leadership

Chabad Holiday: Rare Books, Knesset Speaker Reunion, and More

An original prayer book, an art exhibition of a Hevron artist and a Knesset Speaker codenamed Baal HaTanya at Yud-Tet Kislev celebrations.

Chabad Holiday: Rare Books, Knesset Speaker Reunion, and More

Dr. Inna Rogatchi Awarded 2014 Patmos Solidarity Prize

Pro-Israel Finnish humanitarian foundation grants award for writer Inna Rogatchi's "creative approach in the hard labor of memory".

Dr. Inna Rogatchi Awarded 2014 Patmos Solidarity Prize

France to Compensate Holocaust Victims Deported by State Rail

France to put $60 million into a fund to compensate Holocaust victims deported by French state rail firm to Nazi death camps.

France to Compensate Holocaust Victims Deported by State Rail

Museum Lets You Take a Tour of the Roman Ghetto

New museum exhibit allows visitors to experience the anti-Semitic confinement of the Jewish ghetto in 3D reconstructed maps.

Museum Lets You Take a Tour of the Roman Ghetto

Montreal Suburb Limits Jewish Sukkot Observance

With severe limits on holiday, Outremont borough becoming 'most restrictive municipality in the world' according to hassidic councillor.

Montreal Suburb Limits Jewish Sukkot Observance

French President Condemns Anti-Semitic Rape, Robbery

Francoise Hollande says 'unbearable' attack on Jewish family harms all of France; three suspects currently in police custody.

French President Condemns Anti-Semitic Rape, Robbery

Satmar Officials Offer to Pay Israelis Not to Vote

Anti-Zionist Hassidic sect has offered $100 to any Israeli who does not vote in upcoming March elections.

Satmar Officials Offer to Pay Israelis Not to Vote

Croatia Returns $4 Million Property as Holocaust Restitution

Croatia announces plan to return office building in Zagreb, expropriated from Jews during Holocaust, back to Jewish community.

Croatia Returns $4 Million Property as Holocaust Restitution

The 'New Anti-Semitism' Comes of Age - And How to Deal With It

Acclaimed author Phyllis Chesler charts the rise of a new kind of Jew-hatred, and explains why her book is more important now than ever.

The 'New Anti-Semitism' Comes of Age - And How to Deal With It

French Interior Minister Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack Near Paris

France's interior minister condemns attack in which armed assailants stormed an apartment, raped a woman and stole jewelry.

French Interior Minister Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack Near Paris

France: Jewish Couple Assaulted in Suspected Anti-Semitic Attack

Three men storm Jewish home in Paris and attack a young couple, raping the woman. EJC: It is 'open season' on Jews.

France: Jewish Couple Assaulted in Suspected Anti-Semitic Attack

Rabbi David Feldman, Halakhic-Medical Expert, Passes

Rabbi Feldman of New Jersey, 'one of the pioneers in medicine and halakha in our generation,' passes away at 85.

Rabbi David Feldman, Halakhic-Medical Expert, Passes

CRIF to French Jews: Don't Protest Parliament Vote

CRIF, umbrella organization of French Jewry, has called on Jews to refrain from protesting Parliament vote to recognize Palestinian state.

CRIF to French Jews: Don't Protest Parliament Vote

Runaway Rabbi's Extradition Delayed

'New evidence' delays extradition case for fugitive rabbi, Rabbi Eliezer Berland; Berland allegedly dances at the news.

Runaway Rabbi's Extradition Delayed

Prisoner of Zion Returns to Russia for First Time

Rabbi Mendelevitch, member of the famous 1970 'Operation Wedding' protest, returns to St. Petersburg for Limmud FSU Jewish conference.

Prisoner of Zion Returns to Russia for First Time

Rabbi Seeks to Bring Back Cave Burial

Head of Etzion Bloc Religious Council seeks to bring back Talmudic era custom of exhumation and use of ossuaries.

Rabbi Seeks to Bring Back Cave Burial




























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