France's Jewish Community Elects New Grand Rabbi
Haim Korsia, 51, the Jewish chaplain of the French army, was elected to a seven-year term by members of the Central Consistory.
Haim Korsia, 51, the Jewish chaplain of the French army, was elected to a seven-year term by members of the Central Consistory.


By the end of the year, the Jewish Agency says, fully 1% of French Jews will have made aliyah.

A demonstration in Paris in support of the kidnapped Israeli teens was held Saturday night.

Anti-Israel extremists attempt to violently break up march in solidarity with three kidnapped teens; at least one arrest.
Amsterdam antiques gallery owner charged with putting up for sale a copy of Hitler's "Mein Kampf", banned in the Netherlands.

Emotional prayer attended by Chief Rabbis in Gilad Sha'ar's hometown.

Rabbis from all streams issue united call for Jews to usher in Shabbat earlier as boys still missing after one week.

Rabbi David Lau, teen's grandfather Rabbi Amram Yifrah, show immense gratitude for nationwide support and IDF efforts at prayer gathering.

Prayer gatherings to be held across Canada, as main event sees stress on unity, sovereignty.

Metropolitan Opera cancels live cinema broadcast of an American opera inspired by a 1985 terrorist hijacking.

Guinness World Records recognizes mammoth Tel Aviv event by White City Shabbat as the biggest in recorded history.

Watch famed Israeli Hollywood celeb and international model protest kidnapping in New York's landmark site.

Ministers establish joint research to help return Jewish-owned art stolen by Nazis to its rightful owners.

Two men approach Paris synagogue with AK-47 and handgun, but flee after spotting police.

Chief Rabbi leads prayer session in national-religious school system, as IDF Chief Rabbi calls on nation to overcome differences and unify.

Chief rabbis, MKs to attend mass prayer rallies at Kotel Saturday and Sunday as Jews gather across Israel to pray for the boys' safety.

Le Pen made anti-Semitic reference to crematoria when asked to comment on Jewish singer and actor Patrick Bruel.

Logo that appears in The Last Game is a soccer ball, not a Star of David, insists firm. Likud-Beytenu MK sees it as 'sly anti-Semitism.'

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed says US evangelists deserve love and respect for assisting Israel with no strings attached.

Samaria's regional rabbi attacks Education Ministry for taking money from Christians, says they seek control over Israel.

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche could be deported to face trial over Jewish Museum massacre by the end of the month.

Rabbi Marvin Hier speaks at the opening of a groundbreaking UNESCO exhibit on Jewish ties to Israel.

Experts confirm that a Matisse painting found in the possession of Cornelius Gurlitt was taken from a Jewish art dealer in Paris.

Youth gather in Budapest for landmark conference to discuss the Jewish community's global contributions.

French Jews report attack Saturday night by gang of young hoodlums of 'North African origin', as fears over European anti-Semitism grow.

World Zionist Federation demands explanations over cartoon in which the symbol of evil looks like a Star of David.

Graffiti reading 'death to Jews' scrawled on fence outside largest Jewish synagogue; security footage leads to arrests.

Boys aged 14 and 15 were chased by a bearded man with an Arab appearance and three others.

Rabbi Eliezer Gur-Ari, incumbent Chief Rabbi of Krakow, talks to Arutz Sheva on Jewish life - and anti-Semitism - in Poland.

National Front head Marine Le Pen issues unprecedented public condemnation of her father and party founder's recent anti-Semitic remarks.

Founder and former leader of far-right National Front party condemned by anti-racism groups for crematoria slur.

Senator Ted Cruz gave a moving pro-Israel speech sympathetic during last week's Israel Day Concert. Watch the full speech here.

Jewish community leaders in Adelaide slam auction house for selling Nazi flags and swords as 'militaria.'

After media hubbub over Nazi-like threats against Jews, local leader says Spanish news omitted that group is Jewish cult.

Spain's government approves draft law easing citizenship for descendants of Jews expelled in 1492. Law yet to be approved by parliament.

Young Belgian man who was badly hurt in the attack on the Jewish Museum in Brussels dies of his injuries.

Local German authorities had prevented over 61,000 people from receiving benefits - until now.

Lawyer for Islamist terrorist suspected of carrying out deadly Brussels Jewish Museum shooting says he will fight to be tried in France.

Netanyahu hails France's capture of Medhi Nemmouche, thanks Hollande for his stand against anti-Semitism.

Sovereignty organization launches legal battle over planned event at Judaism's holiest site after facing constant red tape.

Over 400 Jews entered the Mount on the eve of Shavuot. Most Muslim worshippers barred over incitement.

World Jewish Congress president calls for protection against Islamists 'taught to kill,' one week after Brussels shooting.

Philip Markovich, President of Great Synagogue of Brussels, says terrorist's capture brought relief, security still high for Obama visit.

Samaria-based university features student-designed float in 50th annual Israel Day Parade in New York.

Israel does it again: Israeli young people among first volunteers to assist Serbia in face of catastrophic floods.

Mehdi Nemmouche, fresh from Syria, showed off arms, bragged about Jewish museum shooting in typical 'terror boast' video.

Vladimir Putin personally intervenes after Jewish community leaders turn to government over exams, which were scheduled for Shavuot holiday.

An apparent anti-Semitic attack in Petah Tikva, in broad daylight on a Sabbath, and the media doesn't really care.

A Jerusalem group encourages Jews to visit the Tomb of medieval scholar Rabbi Ovadiah MiBartenura on Sunday night.

A group of rabbis convened in New York City for a three-day seminar on mediation training, organized by Yeshiva University.

Vandals smash ornaments, remove tombs' covers at the Jewish cemetery of Thessaloniki.

Sharansky lights memorial candle in Brussels, commits to help Jewish community continue normal life after shooting attack.

Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, says it's important that the UN deal with the issue of anti-Semitism.

A Jewish couple will connect Jews to Jewish culture at 2014 World Cup in Brazil; Israeli security company will guard it.

Seminar at YU Museum on June 8 will feature leading scholars on ancient scrolls found in Judea from Second Temple period.

YUTorah features over 90,000 lectures (and counting) of Torah lectures from Yeshiva University's faculty.

Rabbi claims that Pope Francis knows full well where Jewish religious objects are being kept, is hiding them to avoid legal consequences.

Mayor of Guatemalan town has made 'Jew registry,' ordered two Jewish families to leave. 'Their customs aren't like ours,' he insists.

The rabbis think Muslim outrage is a sign that miraculous times are near, and the Temple will be rebuilt.

European Space Agency confirms it was commissioned to test a capsule meant to carry a Torah scroll to the moon.
