Jewish News (Page 195)


Rabbi Shlomo Riskin: Hareidim Are the Biggest 'Reformers'

Efrat Rabbi slams conversion law critics, accuses them of pushing people away instead of following commandment to love converts.

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin: Hareidim Are the Biggest 'Reformers'

Jews Rally Against Anti-Israel Activity in South Africa

Jewish protesters demonstrate outside a branch of Woolworths to condemn anti-Israel protests they say have turned anti-Semitic.

Jews Rally Against Anti-Israel Activity in South Africa

Survey: Day School Enrollment Up 12%

Total enrollment in American Jewish day schools on the upswing since 2008 - but non-Orthodox enrollment is falling.

Survey: Day School Enrollment Up 12%

Netanyahu to Masa Participants: Tell the Truth About Israel

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu thanks Masa Project participants for volunteering in Israel, urges them to make aliyah.

Netanyahu to Masa Participants: Tell the Truth About Israel

NYC Marathon Run in Memory of the Murdered Son

Bereaved father was among NYC Marathon participants. OneFamily delegation ran to raise awareness and in memory of terror victims.

NYC Marathon Run in Memory of the Murdered Son

'Arbeit Macht Frei' Sign Stolen from Dachau Camp

A sign from Auschwitz , which bears the same slogan, was stolen and cut into pieces in December 2009.

'Arbeit Macht Frei' Sign Stolen from Dachau Camp

Second Time This Year: Athens Holocaust Memorial Desecrated

Neo-nazis behind string of vandalism incidents on Holocaust memorials - the third since 2012.

Second Time This Year: Athens Holocaust Memorial Desecrated

Belarus Town Shocked: Jewish Tombstones Used for Construction

Jewish tombstones have turned up across Brest used to build roads, buildings. The Together Plan wishes to turn them into Jewish memorial.

Belarus Town Shocked: Jewish Tombstones Used for Construction

British Opposition Leader Condemns 'Vile' Anti-Semitic Campaign

UK Opposition Leader Ed Miliband condemns Neo-Nazi-led campaign against MP Luciana Berger, urges social media firms to do more.

British Opposition Leader Condemns 'Vile' Anti-Semitic Campaign

London Man Who Shouted 'Burn the Jews' Jailed

Man who hurled anti-Semitic abuse at Jewish travelers on a packed London bus jailed after being handed a 16-week prison sentence.

London Man Who Shouted 'Burn the Jews' Jailed

MK in France: 'We Have A Moral Responsibility Toward All Jews'

MK Yoni Chetboun spends a week in France promoting Aliyah and talking to government officials about upping security for French Jews.

MK in France: 'We Have A Moral Responsibility Toward All Jews'

Latvian Nazi Musical Stirs Jewish Outrage

The Jewish community of Latvia has come out in protest of the musical 'glorifying' Nazi Herbert Cukurs, known as the 'Butcher of Riga'.

Latvian Nazi Musical Stirs Jewish Outrage

Jewish Graves Vandalized in Norway Cemetery

A Jewish cemetery was desecrated last week following statements earlier in the month of rising anti-Semitism in Norway.

Jewish Graves Vandalized in Norway Cemetery

Lieberman Reflects on Career and Future of Jewish Politics

Former Senator Joseph Lieberman addressed Yeshiva University students, faculty and staff in a lecture titled “Judaism and Public Service.”

Lieberman Reflects on Career and Future of Jewish Politics

'English Schindler' Gets Top Honor for Saving Jewish Children

Sir Nicholas Winton saved hundreds of children from Czechoslovakia, but kept quiet about his heroics for 50 years.

'English Schindler' Gets Top Honor for Saving Jewish Children

Harry Potter Actress: Israel 'Allows People to be Anti-Semitic'

British-Jewish actress Miriam Margolyes says Israel's 'stupid' war against Gaza terrorists to blame for Jew-hatred.

Harry Potter Actress: Israel 'Allows People to be Anti-Semitic'

Warsaw Museum Sheds Light on 1,000-Year History of Poland's Jews

Breathtaking architecture and latest technology combine in 'game-changing' institution; Israeli President opens new museum.

Warsaw Museum Sheds Light on 1,000-Year History of Poland's Jews

Belgian University Pits 'Little Palestinians' Against 'Mean Jew'

Belgian university issues apology after philosophy and literature departments plan blatantly anti-Semitic game for orientation.

Belgian University Pits 'Little Palestinians' Against 'Mean Jew'

Poland Will Hold Hearing On Ritual Slaughter Ban

The Jewish community hopes the discussion will clarify once and for all whether or not kosher slaughter is legal in Poland.

Poland Will Hold Hearing On Ritual Slaughter Ban

Aiding in Aftermath: 50 Million NIS Package Raised for Negev

Jewish Agency's aid project 'is continuation of the Jewish world’s outpouring of solidarity with the people of Israel,' Sharansky says.

Aiding in Aftermath: 50 Million NIS Package Raised for Negev

A Jewish Prayer with a Message for the World: Adon Olam

Why write an entire book on a single, short prayer?

A Jewish Prayer with a Message for the World: Adon Olam

Chief Rabbi Thanks 'Ambassadors of the Jewish Nation' in Nepal

Rabbi Lau calls Chabad Rabbi Hezki and Chana Lifschitz, awards them certificate of honor for selfless action in recent tragedies.

Chief Rabbi Thanks 'Ambassadors of the Jewish Nation' in Nepal

Watch: Hundreds Participate in Jerusalem 'Challah Bake-Off'

As part of the Shabbos Project, bringing together Jews worldwide to keep Shabbat, Jerusalem hosted the 'Great Big Jerusalem Challah Bake'.

Watch: Hundreds Participate in Jerusalem 'Challah Bake-Off'

Dutch Mayor: 'Jihadis Are Like Jews Who Left for Palestine'

Mayor of Hilvrsum: 'Holland should not prevent citizens from leaving for Syria, just as it didn't stop Jews from immigrating to Palestine.'

Dutch Mayor: 'Jihadis Are Like Jews Who Left for Palestine'

Emergency Hotline Opened for Ukrainian Jews

910 hotline to provide a safe means for Ukrainian Jewry to report health emergencies, crimes, and anti-Semitism amid rising unrest.

Emergency Hotline Opened for Ukrainian Jews

Israel and EU to Discuss Terror Against Jews

Part of the dialogue in the meeting with Israeli Foreign Ministry and EU will be the threat of jihad on Jewish communities in Europe.

Israel and EU to Discuss Terror Against Jews

Danish Parliament to Debate on Legality of Circumcision

Danish Parliament will debate whether to ban circumcision. Former health minister has already expressed support for possible new law.

Danish Parliament to Debate on Legality of Circumcision

South Africa: Pig's Head Placed in Kosher Section of Supermarket

A student group protesting Israel's actions in Gaza places pig's head in Woolworths store in Cape Town.

South Africa: Pig's Head Placed in Kosher Section of Supermarket

Jewish Tombstones Used to Pave Roads Return to Cemeteries

Polish officials to restore Jewish tombstones in Warsaw to their rightful place after they are discovered bricked into WWII-era buildings.

Jewish Tombstones Used to Pave Roads Return to Cemeteries

The Hanukkah Menorah: Past and Present

How the Menorah became a Jewish icon.

The Hanukkah Menorah: Past and Present

After Refusing to Sit Next to Women, Hareidi Men Leave Plane

A group of Hareidi men who refused to sit next to women, disembarked from a Delta flight, when their request to switch seats was denied.

After Refusing to Sit Next to Women, Hareidi Men Leave Plane

Norway: Jew? 'A Common Curse'

President of the Jewish community in Norway suggests that anti-Semitism is growing and in many schools 'Jew' has become a curse.

Norway: Jew? 'A Common Curse'

Jewish Leader Indicted For Calling Dieudonne 'Anti-Semite'

Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala has 10 convictions of incitement - but a French Jewish leader is being indicted for calling him out on it.

Jewish Leader Indicted For Calling Dieudonne 'Anti-Semite'

ADL Slams 'Miss Hitler 2014' Beauty Contest

Russian social site finally takes down pageant asking women who 'hate Jews' to post 'sexy Nazi pics'; ADL warns of Russian anti-Semitism.

ADL Slams 'Miss Hitler 2014' Beauty Contest

Arutz Sheva exclusive

This Shabbat, World Jews Choose 'Unity Out of Love'

South African Chief Rabbi's unprecedented success in encouraging Shabbat is going global to 350 cities in 35 countries this week.

This Shabbat, World Jews Choose 'Unity Out of Love'

Outrage After Holocaust Memorial Rejected as 'Colonialist'

A former National Union of Students President has condemned Goldsmith University's rejection of a motion to commemorate the Holocaust.

Outrage After Holocaust Memorial Rejected as 'Colonialist'

Kosher Butcher in Germany Admits to Selling Trief Meat for Years

Butcher admits to fraud in court, sold 88,000 pounds of non-kosher meat as kosher to escape bankruptcy.

Kosher Butcher in Germany Admits to Selling Trief Meat for Years

UK Man Jailed for Anti-Semitic Tweet to Labor MP

Garron Helm, 21, sentenced to 4 weeks in jail for sending a “grossly offensive” anti-Semitic tweet to Liverpool Labor MP Luciana Berger.

UK Man Jailed for Anti-Semitic Tweet to Labor MP

Dutch Christians Boycott Exhibit over 'Anti-Semitism'

Leftist group claims Palestinian Arab children are brutally treated in Israeli prisons; Christians say crucifixion imagery anti-Semitic.

Dutch Christians Boycott Exhibit over 'Anti-Semitism'

Thousands Rally Against Anti-Semitism in Manchester, UK

Manchester demonstration draws diverse crowd from across the country; 'We won't be intimidated or threatened.'

Thousands Rally Against Anti-Semitism in Manchester, UK

Reform Jews Defile Torah Scroll on Simchat Torah in Kfar Yonah

Photos from Simchat Torah showing Torah scroll completely unwound and 'hugged' by men and women shock Orthodox.

Reform Jews Defile Torah Scroll on Simchat Torah in Kfar Yonah

Kohelet Parchment that Survived the Holocaust to Go on Display

A parchment of the Scroll of Kohelet that survived the Holocaust was recently discovered by the Shem Olam Institute in Kfar Haro'eh.

Kohelet Parchment that Survived the Holocaust to Go on Display

Anti-Semitic Jobbik Party Gains Power; Hungarian Jews Frantic

Hungarian Jewish community alarmed after election results reveal Jobbik is second largest party in Hungary.

Anti-Semitic Jobbik Party Gains Power; Hungarian Jews Frantic

Shavua Tov! Some Stories You Might Have Missed...

After three-day chag, here are some important news highlights since Wednesday night.

Shavua Tov! Some Stories You Might Have Missed...

Senior US Rabbi Charged with Mikveh Voyeurism

Rabbi denies charges he used a hidden camera to record women at ritual bath; could face six years in jail.

Senior US Rabbi Charged with Mikveh Voyeurism

Galloway Won't be Prosecuted Over 'Israel-Free Zone' Remarks

Britain's Crown Prosecution Service concludes "there is insufficient evidence" to prosecute anti-Israel MP George Galloway.

Galloway Won't be Prosecuted Over 'Israel-Free Zone' Remarks

Chag Sameach! Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Starts Tonight

Arutz Sheva wishes you a festive end of holiday season, with Shmini Atzeret prayers and lots of Simchat Torah dancing.

Chag Sameach! Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Starts Tonight

Phone Calls from Worried Parents Flood Kathmandu Chabad Rabbi

Kathmandu Chabad Rabbi says hysteria is mounting following avalanche; concerned parents desperate for information.

Phone Calls from Worried Parents Flood Kathmandu Chabad Rabbi

Watch: Thousands in Brooklyn Jewish Celebration

Chabad hasidim and Jews worldwide converge in Brooklyn to celebrate Simchat Beit Hashoeva.

Watch: Thousands in Brooklyn Jewish Celebration

Women FOR the Wall: Women of the Wall Just Seeking Attention

Traditionalist group asks ultra-liberal WoW to rethink their provocative bus ad campaign, but call on hareidim not to deface it.

Women FOR the Wall: Women of the Wall Just Seeking Attention

How a Jewish French Girl Joined ISIS, Tried to Blow up Parents

Center against Islamic cults reveals how girl from religious Jewish family turned to anti-Semitic Islamic extremist bent on jihad in Syria.

How a Jewish French Girl Joined ISIS, Tried to Blow up Parents

UK's 'Palestine' Vote: 'Hasbara' Failure or Hollow Victory?

Britain's leading pro-Israel group tells Arutz Sheva Israeli gov't urged them not to lobby MPs - smart move or PR blunder?

UK's 'Palestine' Vote: 'Hasbara' Failure or Hollow Victory?

French Official: Several Jewish Converts Fighting for ISIS

A 'handful' of Jewish teenagers said to have joined ISIS. Jewish community officials say trend 'inconceivable.'

French Official: Several Jewish Converts Fighting for ISIS

Rabbinic Group Advocates Women's Participation in Simhat Torah

National-religious org. of rabbis and women's leaders encourages synagogues to include women - within the lines of Orthodox norms.

Rabbinic Group Advocates Women's Participation in Simhat Torah

Report: Muslims Attempt to Kidnap Jewish Child in Djerba

Three men attempted to kidnap the 12-year-old boy on the eve of the holiday of Sukkot.

Report: Muslims Attempt to Kidnap Jewish Child in Djerba

NY Jewish Leader Attacked Outside Barclay's Center

Leonard Petlakh suffers broken nose at the hands of pro-Palestinian demonstrator, after game between Brooklyn Nets and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

NY Jewish Leader Attacked Outside Barclay's Center




























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