Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Birkat Kohanim
Traditional ceremony whereby the Cohen-priests bless the masses draws huge crowds every year.
Traditional ceremony whereby the Cohen-priests bless the masses draws huge crowds every year.


Every year on Chol HaMoed (intermediate day) Sukkot, thousands of Jews gather at Hershey Park for a day of kosher festivities.

Jew who immigrated to Israel to join combat brigade can't understand campaign asking for thousands of work visas to Germany.

Ian Campbell pleads guilty for shouting 'I hate the Jews, burn them' on bus filled with Jewish schoolchildren in anti-Semitic attack.
One of France's most celebrated writers, his family's complex background set the scene for a lifelong obsession with that dark period.

Jews began marking the seven day holiday in which they eat and sleep inside temporary structures called sukkot.

Jews world over have built their sukkot, chosen their "4 species", and are ready to fulfill the Bible's command to rejoice on this festival.

National unity, Torah values celebrated in high point of Israel's holiday season, as the country readies itself for seven days of joy.

From New York to Denmark and England, Chabad's pedi-cabs are bringing the holidays to Jews - and bringing Jews to the holidays.

Metropolitan Opera cancels scheduled talk for play about 69-year-old man who was killed by terrorists.

Dept. Minister of Religions, MK Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan, says there is only one way to diffuse the crisis threatening to split the Jewish world.

Biker shouts anti-Semitic curses while threatening with a knife outside the capital of Austria, birthplace of Hitler.

On Yom Kippur eve, vandals spray-painted swastikas on the walls of the Beit Meir synagogue in Corsica, home to several hundred Jews.

Philanthropy 101 guide to provide guidelines for donating money to charity - where, when, and how.

Israel's Chevra Kadisha organizing the first conference of its kind, which will deal with all aspects of Jewish burial in Israel and abroad.

The rebbe lost consciousness and was taken on foot to the hospital. He was back on his feet by morning.

Prime Minister responds to criticism after he dined at a restaurant that serves pork dishes.

As Shabbat and Yom Kippur begin, Arutz Sheva wishes you a meaningful fast and happy new year

Chief Rabbi Lau explains the ins and outs of the Day of Atonement fast, regarding who can eat and how.

As high profile figures throw their weight behind unique initiative to unite Jews globally, will The Shabbos Project achieve the impossible?

Hundreds gather to commemorate the anniversary of the massacre of 34,000 Jews at ceremonies in Sydney and Melbourne.

Environment Minister Amir Peretz slammed the practice of kaparot, saying that it was cruel and unusual.

A Sefer Torah was presented to the Nahal Brigade by the Leo V. Berger Fund and IYIM in a lively ceremony at the base.

Transport for London to take “appropriate action” against a driver who failed to respond when a commuter shouted anti-Semitic comments.

As French Jews flee rising anti-Semitism and a tanking economy, Arutz Sheva finds out what happened to $1.4 billion of French Jewish assets.

During the hearing of Rabbi Eliezer Berland, Netherland courts decide to release the Shuvu Bonim leader on bail.

The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw opens its Core Exhibition to visitors in grand ceremony on October 28.

Followers of the Shuvu Yisrael sect gather in Bulgaria to pray for positive verdict in corruption case.

American Millennials are keeping Kosher at twice the rate of their parents.

Novelist's journey back to his Jewish heritage inspires movie based on hassidic legend's teachings, featuring Israeli star Yehuda Barkan.

PM explains to Jewish Federations how Hamas and ISIS both brutally execute, share goals of world domination.

Source in PM's entourage tells Arutz Sheva Pollard and Iranian nukes will be discussed with US president.

Join the special prayers for Selichot at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, attended by leading rabbis and Knesset members.

A year after the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a memorial service was held for him Sunday night.

On a visit to France Sunday, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett urged Jews still living in the country to come to Israel.

French Prime Minister Valls: 'To be a Jew, to be French, French and Jewish identities are inseparable.'

Liverpool FC deletes tweet wishing Jewish fans a happy new year after a hail of anti-Semitic abuse.

Updates will end for a three-day period starting from Wednesday evening and will resume on Saturday night with the end of Shabbat

Hard hit by Russia ban on EU produce, Lithuania authorizes kosher and halal ritual slaughter amid general European push against kashrut.

As Rosh Hashana approaches, some 5,000 Jews remain homeless, despite ceasefire between government and pro-Russian forces.

Agudath Israel of America has reissued a notice calling for greater vigilance when conducting the High Holiday ritual.

Hundreds gather at the Western Wall for penitential prayers days before the High Holidays begin.

London council removes hareidi group's signs telling women which side of street to walk on, in what may be a case of 'lost in translation.'

South African president Jacob Zuma tells Jewish leaders his government is committed to combating anti-Semitism.

Knesset Speaker reflects on seeing the world's oldest known siddur.

Alarming South American anti-Semitism ratchets up further as blast rocks Jewish graveyard in Cochabamba.

1,200-year-old siddur revealed to general public for first time ever at Bible Lands Museum on Thursday.

JCW event held in memorial of IDF soldier David Gordon stirs up strong emotions, as survivors encourage victims to speak up.

US Vice President Joe Biden said he was sorry for using the loaded term 'shylock' to describe greedy bankers

More than $70,000 raised to draw up blueprints for the Third Temple, as campaign to restore Judaism's holiest site goes viral.

Jews in Scotland fear a 'Yes' vote for independence on Thursday could mean a more hostile atmosphere for Israel - and for them.

Rachael Frenkel, mother of Naftali hy"d, urges viewers to take national tragedy and turn it into a source of good.

Former Counter-Terrorism Bureau chief tells Arutz Sheva what the new travel warning means for Jews worldwide.

WZO's Ya'akov Hagoel tells Arutz Sheva synagogue was targeted by arsonists before, rejects officials claiming 'criminal' act.

Troubling figures exposed by Rabbinical Center of Europe, showing 40% hide their Judaism faced with growing anti-Semitism.

Amid a wave of anti-Semitism in Europe, and just four months since deadly Brussels shooting, attackers set fire to a synagogue.

Several Jewish groups to protest at the Lincoln Center on September 22 in protest of the presentation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”.

Yeshiva University High School for Girls names program sending 75% of students to Israel after devoted teacher who passed as young age.

Security guard at leading British retailer fired over anti-Semitism, after blocking Jewish kids from entering store in London.

Meeting with members of a large Israel Bonds delegation, President Reuven Rivlin expressed appreciation for the support of Diaspora Jewry
