Jewish News (Page 211)


Satmar Support for Casinos in Catskills NY

In opposition to a general Hareidi call against casino referendum, Satmar hassidic sect declares its support.

Satmar Support for Casinos in Catskills NY

Women of the Wall: Keep Orthodox Out

Women of the Wall, in their conditions for accepting new prayer space, demand groups of orthodox women be kept out of Western Wall.

Women of the Wall: Keep Orthodox Out

Berlin: First Jewish Student House Opened

Student center for Jews, Israelis opens in Berlin. Objective: pro-Israel, pro-Jewish Life center for Germany's Jews and Israeli emigrants.

Berlin: First Jewish Student House Opened

Australian Beating Victims: 'We Thank G-d We Are Alive'

Victims of an anti-Semitic attack in Australia demand justice for the perpetrators, and thank authorities for their help.

Australian Beating Victims: 'We Thank G-d We Are Alive'

Sydney Chabad Rabbi: Attack Shocked Everyone

Both Jewish community and larger Australian community were shocked by anti-Semitic attack, says Rabbi Eli Feldman.

Sydney Chabad Rabbi: Attack Shocked Everyone

Discrimination Against Jews Continues at the Temple Mount

Israeli Police continue to prevent Jews from visiting Judaism's holiest site. Witness: we were humiliated because we were Jews.

Discrimination Against Jews Continues at the Temple Mount

JNF's CEO: We Are the Only Nation Linked to a Land

Arutz ShevaTV accompanied JNF Chief Executive Officer Russell Robinson during the national conference in Denver.

JNF's CEO: We Are the Only Nation Linked to a Land

Victim of Sydney Attack: That's Why We Need Israel

The victims of the vicious attack at Bondi have been released from hospital. One of them is the JNF representative in Australia.

Victim of Sydney Attack: That's Why We Need Israel

Australian Anti-Semitic Attack: '20 Minutes of Dread'

JNF emissary was among Jews attacked by anti-Semitic gang in Australia. He shares his story.

Australian Anti-Semitic Attack: '20 Minutes of Dread'

Philanthropist Rabbi Paul Reichmann Passes Away at 83

Construction magnate Rabbi Reichmann was close to Rabbi Elazar Shach and gave a fortune to the Torah world.

Philanthropist Rabbi Paul Reichmann Passes Away at 83

Sydney: Jewish Family of 5 Viciously Attacked in Street

Police have charged three people over an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Man in his 60s seriously injured.

Sydney: Jewish Family of 5 Viciously Attacked in Street

Thousands Make Their Way to Hevron

Jews pouring into ‘City of the Patriarchs’ for annual Sabbath event.

Thousands Make Their Way to Hevron

Leftists Unhappy with ADL's Top 10 Anti-Israel Groups

J Street and the New Israel Fund say ADL's top 10 list is "short-sighted and unproductive."

Leftists Unhappy with ADL's Top 10 Anti-Israel Groups

Rabbi Shteinman's Attacker Transferred to Psychiatric Hospital

Judge extends custody of suspect; family says man is mentally unwell.

Rabbi Shteinman's Attacker Transferred to Psychiatric Hospital

Ancient Ritual Bath near Temple Mount to be Back in Use

An ancient mikve (ritual bath) near the Temple Mount will be renovated and reopened for use by women who wish to ascend the Temple Mount.

Ancient Ritual Bath near Temple Mount to be Back in Use

Anti-Israel Ads Won't Appear on Toronto Buses

Toronto Transit Commission rejects four ads that portray Israel as an "occupier", says they are "inaccurate and misleading".

Anti-Israel Ads Won't Appear on Toronto Buses

Bennett: Israel Must 'Reinvent' its Relationship with Diaspora

"Perpetuation of the Jewish people is what I live for" Minister tells WJC; says Israel must do more to reach out to Diaspora Jewry.

Bennett: Israel Must 'Reinvent' its Relationship with Diaspora

ADL Names Top 10 Anti-Israel Groups in the U.S.

Anti-Zionist Neturei Karta sect on the list of the ten most influential and active anti-Israel groups in America.

ADL Names Top 10 Anti-Israel Groups in the U.S.

Lapid: We Must Fight Anti-Semitism

"Hate does not disappear. It is a horrible fact of life we should fight every day," Lapid tells World Jewish Congress.

Lapid: We Must Fight Anti-Semitism

NY's Bloomberg to Receive Million Dollar 'Jewish Nobel Prize'

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will receive the first “Jewish Nobel Prize,” worth one million dollars.

NY's Bloomberg to Receive Million Dollar 'Jewish Nobel Prize'

Stares and Abuse: Irishman Dons Kippa for a Day In Sweden

Patrick Reilly, who spent a day "as a Jew" in Malmo, Sweden, spoke to Arutz Sheva about his experience.

Stares and Abuse: Irishman Dons Kippa for a Day In Sweden

Council Elections: Rabbi Auerbach Gets Threatening Note

Note left on Rabbi's car demanding he close list running against mainstream hareidi party in municipal elections.

Council Elections: Rabbi Auerbach Gets Threatening Note

Saga Over Nazi War Criminal's Death Comes to an End

Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke will be buried in a secret location in Italy or Germany, says his lawyer.

Saga Over Nazi War Criminal's Death Comes to an End

Rabbi Avraham Zuckerman Passes Away at 98

Rabbi Avraham Zuckerman, venerable dean of the Bnei Akiva Yeshiva network, passed away on Saturday night.

Rabbi Avraham Zuckerman Passes Away at 98

Hevron Prepares for Next Week's Massive Sabbath Pilgrimage

The Jewish community of Hevron prepares for an influx of visitors for "Shabbat Chayei Sara", to honor the Biblical matriarch Sarah.

Hevron Prepares for Next Week's Massive Sabbath Pilgrimage

Jordan Valley Yeshiva Relocates in Show of Support

The yeshiva of Shadmot Mahola relocates to Brosh, to strengthen the community where Yaya Opher was murdered last week.

Jordan Valley Yeshiva Relocates in Show of Support

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'Stop Being Afraid'

British student's message to pro-Israel activists, after his confrontation with notorious anti-Israel MP goes viral.

'Stop Being Afraid'

Israel: Jewish Birth Rate Continues to Rise

CBS report says Jewish birth rate is highest since 1995. Hareidi society younger than ever, Muslim birth rates still higher but falling.

Israel: Jewish Birth Rate Continues to Rise

Chinese Family Seeks Owner of Books Hidden During Holocaust

Former Jewish refugee in Shanghai left the books with Lin Daozhi 70 years ago. Now he wants to fulfil his vow to return them.

Chinese Family Seeks Owner of Books Hidden During Holocaust

Government Approves New Aliyah for Indian 'Lost Jews'

The Shavei Israel organization, which assists “lost Jews,” will be allowed to bring 899 Bnei Menashe Jews from India to Israel.

Government Approves New Aliyah for Indian 'Lost Jews'

Chabad Emissaries Succeed in Preventing Jewish Woman's Cremation

Body of Jewish Australian woman killed in tragic accident in Nepal set to receive a traditional Jewish burial.

Chabad Emissaries Succeed in Preventing Jewish Woman's Cremation

Race Against the Clock to Prevent Jewish Woman's Cremation

Emissaries of the Chabad movement in Nepal mount an urgent campaign after Jewish tourist dies in tragic accident.

Race Against the Clock to Prevent Jewish Woman's Cremation

Back to Germany for Dead Nazi War Criminal

After funeral is disrupted in Italy, unrepentant Nazi's body will be flown to Germany.

Back to Germany for Dead Nazi War Criminal

Jewish Home MK Fights for Foreign Hareidi Yeshiva Students

Jewish Home MK Nissan Slomiansky turns down an offer from Finance Minister that would leave hareidi students from abroad out to dry.

Jewish Home MK Fights for Foreign Hareidi Yeshiva Students

Expert Reveals Iran’s Fake Jewish Support

Iranian leaders are showing off their Jews in hopes of boosting the country’s image, Iranian Jewish expert says.

Expert Reveals Iran’s Fake Jewish Support

Nazi War Criminal's Funeral Interrupted Amid Protests

The funeral of Erich Priebke in a town near Rome was interrupted as hundreds of angry people protested against it.

Nazi War Criminal's Funeral Interrupted Amid Protests

Mother of Adelle Bitton: Prayers Work!

Adelle Bitton is recovering from a near fatal terror attack 7 months ago. Her tearful mother spoke to students about the power of prayer.

Mother of Adelle Bitton: Prayers Work!

Turkish Students Arrested for Nazi Salutes at Nazi Death Camp

Two Turkish students could face up to three years in jail for "promoting fascism" after shouting "Heil Hitler" at Israeli group.

Turkish Students Arrested for Nazi Salutes at Nazi Death Camp

Death of Nazi War Criminal Sparks Burial Debate

The death in Rome of a Nazi war criminal has sparked a furor after the Vatican banned a church funeral and Argentina refused the body.

Death of Nazi War Criminal Sparks Burial Debate

Jewish Hero of Sobibor Death Camp Revolt to be Honored

As Russia prepares to mark 70 years since the Sobibor revolt, one Jewish officer finally finds his rightful place as the hero of the story.

Jewish Hero of Sobibor Death Camp Revolt to be Honored

Rabbi Yosef’s Chair Empty, but Torah Class Goes On

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s sons take over for his weekly Torah lecture, but leave his chair empty.

Rabbi Yosef’s Chair Empty, but Torah Class Goes On

Nazi Hunters Seek Survivors of Gross-Rosen for Testimony

Wiesenthal Center seeking survivors of a death march from Gross-Rosen concentration camp to help convict a female guard they have located.

Nazi Hunters Seek Survivors of Gross-Rosen for Testimony

Argentina Refuses to Bury Nazi Priebke

Memorial service for Nazi criminal Erich Priebke to be held in Italy though he wanted to be buried in Argentina.

Argentina Refuses to Bury Nazi Priebke

Nazi War Criminal Dies in Italy at 100

Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke, who never showed remorse for his crimes, dies in Rome aged 100.

Nazi War Criminal Dies in Italy at 100

Pro-Israel Group Takes Battle to Vancouver Stations

StandWithUs will place pro-Israel posters in Vancouver Skytrain stations to counter recent anti-Israel posters.

Pro-Israel Group Takes Battle to Vancouver Stations

Jewish Newlyweds Given Anti-Semitic Wedding Video

Audio track of wedding film pitted with anti-Semitic comments from the videographer and his assistant.

Jewish Newlyweds Given Anti-Semitic Wedding Video

Religious Girls' Seminaries Face Closure

More than 50% budget cut threatens activities of tens of seminaries across Israel. Seminary directors meet Head of Finance Committee.

Religious Girls' Seminaries Face Closure

Council of Europe: There's Nothing Illegal About Circumcision

Council of Europe head responds to President Shimon Peres's letter, assures him there's no law banning male circumcision.

Council of Europe: There's Nothing Illegal About Circumcision

Nobel Prize Winner's 'Traumatic' Escape from the Nazis

Martin Karplus, who received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, talks about his escape from Austria during the Holocaust.

Nobel Prize Winner's 'Traumatic' Escape from the Nazis

'Secret Writings' - Entry to Rabbi's Library Blocked

Library contains Rabbi's manuscript with commentary on 'hidden' Torah, says journalist close to family.

'Secret Writings' - Entry to Rabbi's Library Blocked

Rabbi Nagari: ‘Jewish State’ beat ‘State of Tel Aviv’

Maaleh Adumim rabbi says Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s funeral proves Torah and Judaism are victorious.

Rabbi Nagari: ‘Jewish State’ beat ‘State of Tel Aviv’

The Day After, Rabbi Yosef's Tomb Already a Place of Pilgrimage

Within less than a day of leading Rabbi's passing, scores of followers and worshippers

The Day After, Rabbi Yosef's Tomb Already a Place of Pilgrimage

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the ‘Young Criminal’

How Rabbi Ovadia Yosef changed the life of a young tearaway everyone had come to call ‘the criminal.’

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the ‘Young Criminal’

Netanyahu: Mufti Demanded Nazis 'Wipe Out' 4,000 Children

Full text of Prime Minister's Bar Ilan 2 speech, in which he stresses Palestinian leader's "important" role in extermination of Jews.

Netanyahu: Mufti Demanded Nazis 'Wipe Out' 4,000 Children

Hadassah: WoW Made 'Important Step'

US Zionist women's group welcomes Women of the Wall's willingness to work with government.

Hadassah: WoW Made 'Important Step'

'Jews Will Never Be Forgiven the Holocaust'

Howard Jacobson, a British novelist, helps shape the Jewish identity by guiding through the complexities of being Jewish in modern Diaspora.

'Jews Will Never Be Forgiven the Holocaust'




























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