Jewish News (Page 215)


Visit the Temple Mount - Online

New website offers a fascinating virtual tour of the holiest, and most politically-charged, site in Israel

Visit the Temple Mount - Online

MK Ben Dahan Vows to Enable Temple Mount Prayer

Deputy Religions Minister: How can it be that Jews are forbidden to pray on Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av?

MK Ben Dahan Vows to Enable Temple Mount Prayer

Mayor Barkat: 50 Ways to Love Jerusalem

Mayor Nir Barkat: more and more sectors should connect to Jerusalem, each in its own way.

Mayor Barkat: 50 Ways to Love Jerusalem

Live from Jeruslem - Tisha B'Av Kinot Presentation

Tune in for the OU Tisha B'Av Kinot Presentation with Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb from the OU Israel Center. Begins at 9 AM Israel Time.

Live from Jeruslem - Tisha B'Av Kinot Presentation

Thailand University Apologizes for Hitler Mural

Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University apologizes after students depict Adolf Hitler as a superhero in a mural.

Thailand University Apologizes for Hitler Mural

Europe's Jews Call for Unity Over Polish Shechita Ban

European Jewish Association calls for united efforts towards reversing the Polish parliament's decision to ban kosher slaughter.

Europe's Jews Call for Unity Over Polish Shechita Ban

Israel Summons Polish Ambassador Over Shechitah Ban

Poland's ambassador was summoned to Jerusalem to register a formal protest against that nation’s ban against ritual slaughter (shechitah).

Israel Summons Polish Ambassador Over Shechitah Ban

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Walked 8 Hrs, Not to Desecrate Sabbath

Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar walked 8 hours home from the airport Friday night rather than desecrate Sabbath after an official event in Russia.

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Walked 8 Hrs, Not to Desecrate Sabbath

Prague Railway Station to Become Shoah Memorial

Tens of thousands of Jews were led to their death from the Prague-Bubny station, now a modern memorial to the fallen

 Prague Railway Station to Become Shoah Memorial

Survivors Received $1.2B from Swiss Fund – Report

Holocaust survivors and victims' heirs have received $1.24 billion from a Swiss fund set up after a scandal.

Survivors Received $1.2B from Swiss Fund – Report

StandWithUS Counters, Again, Pro-Israel Campaign in Montana

For the second time in 2013, StandWithUs is countering anti-Israel messages with pro-Israel posters in Montana.

StandWithUS Counters, Again, Pro-Israel Campaign in Montana

Amalek? Rabbi 'Only Meant Bayit Yehudi Leaders'

Sources in Rabbi Shalom Cohen's household: he did not mean to disparage the entire National-Religious public

Amalek? Rabbi 'Only Meant Bayit Yehudi Leaders'

Naftali Bennett Slams Hareidi Incitement

Bayit Yehudi leader reacts strongly to Shas rabbi's incendiary statements, demands Rabbi Ovadia Yoseph denounce them.

Naftali Bennett Slams Hareidi Incitement

Rabbi Druckman: Why Such Hatred?

Venerated religious Zionist rabbi reacts to Shas sage's vicious attack on non-hareidi Jews. "This is a desecration of G-d's Name."

Rabbi Druckman: Why Such Hatred?

Polish Shechita Vote 'A Clear Violation of Religious Freedom"

Vote on ritual slaughter in Poland "was a clear violation of religious freedom, supported by ignorance of some and bigotry of others"

Polish Shechita Vote 'A Clear Violation of Religious Freedom"

Thailand University Comes Under Fire for Hitler Superhero Mural

Thailand’s Chulalong University comes under fire for displaying a mural depicting Adolph Hitler as a superhero.

Thailand University Comes Under Fire for Hitler Superhero Mural

Rabbinic Outrage Over Muslim Vandalism at Cave of Patriarchs

A leading rabbi in the government has expressed outrage over destruction of Jewish holy articles at the Cave of the Patriarchs by Muslims.

Rabbinic Outrage Over Muslim Vandalism at Cave of Patriarchs

Senior Shas Rabbi Attacks Religious Zionists as ‘Amalek’

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett slammed Shas leaders Sunday after a sermon in which a senior rabbi called religious Zionists 'Amalek.'

Senior Shas Rabbi Attacks Religious Zionists as ‘Amalek’

Poland Strikes Down Bill to Reinstate Kosher Slaughter

Poland's parliament rejects the ritual slaughter of livestock for food, angering the Jewish community as well as farmers and exporters.

Poland Strikes Down Bill to Reinstate Kosher Slaughter

Twitter Hands Over ID Info on Anti-Jewish Postings

Twitter said Friday it had handed over data to French authorities to help identify the authors of anti-Semitic tweets

Twitter Hands Over ID Info on Anti-Jewish Postings

Sneak Peak: Temple Institute's Visitors' Center

The Temple Institute's new Visitors' Center is preparing to open its doors. Arutz Sheva gets a first glance.

Sneak Peak: Temple Institute's Visitors' Center

NYC Protest against Jewish Appeasers: 'Like Inviting Hitler'

In picket outside 92nd Street Y, AFSI and JCC Watch say Jewish philanthropists are sponsoring anti-Israel lectures.

NYC Protest against Jewish Appeasers: 'Like Inviting Hitler'

Torah MiTzion Sends Off Emissaries With a Blessing

Torah MiTzion holds sendoff for 40 new shlichim with a special blessing. Hesder graduates will enhance Religious Zionism the world over.

Torah MiTzion Sends Off Emissaries With a Blessing

Looking for a Shabbat Host in Queens? Read This!

Zvi Vilor of Queens, New York, is the Shabbat host "par excellence" - hosting dozens of people each week, and paying for it too

Looking for a Shabbat Host in Queens? Read This!

Netanyahu Filmed Scribing Torah at Masada's Ancient Synagogue

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was filmed this week writing a letter in a Torah scroll atop the ancient Dead Sea fortress of Masada.

Netanyahu Filmed Scribing Torah at Masada's Ancient Synagogue

Swastika Scrawled in Busy Brooklyn Jewish Neighborhood

A swastika didn’t even raise eyebrows this week when it appeared on a central street corner in the Midwood section of Brooklyn.

Swastika Scrawled in Busy Brooklyn Jewish Neighborhood

Israeli Doctors Come to Aid of Mountain Climber in Wales

Israeli military rescuers visiting Wales came to the rescue of a man who fell from a cliff in Gwynedd.

Israeli Doctors Come to Aid of Mountain Climber in Wales

Calls to Name Swedish Airport After Holocaust Hero

A group of politicians and intellectuals say Sweden's largest airport should be renamed after Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg.

Calls to Name Swedish Airport After Holocaust Hero

First Ever Hack-a-Thon for Israel -- on Shabbat

120 hackers and software developers to take part in the event simultaneously, in Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv.

First Ever Hack-a-Thon for Israel -- on Shabbat

American Mennonite Honored as Righteous Among Nations

American Mennonite who helped save Jewish children while in France during the Holocaust to be named Righteous Among the Nations.

American Mennonite Honored as Righteous Among Nations

AJC Urges Court to Uphold Conviction of Anti-Israel Protesters

Jewish groups urge court to uphold conviction of 10 individuals for interrupting speech given by Ambassador Michael Oren at UC Irvine.

AJC Urges Court to Uphold Conviction of Anti-Israel Protesters

'Jewish Voice for Peace' Drives 'Wedge' Through Jewish Community

“Jewish wing” of Palestinian solidarity movement creates “wedge” within American Jewish community over support for Israel.

'Jewish Voice for Peace' Drives 'Wedge' Through Jewish Community

Following Attacks, Jewish Group offers to Protect Mosque

Following a spate of Islamophobic attacks in London, Jewish volunteers reach out, offer to protect a local mosque.

Following Attacks, Jewish Group offers to Protect Mosque

Thousands in Herzog Academy Bible Study Days

Academics, rabbis offer five days of Tanach study, in annual event in Gush Etzion.

Thousands in Herzog Academy Bible Study Days

Arab MK Slapped With 'Pulsa Dinura' for Disrespecting Hatikvah

An American group slammed Arab MK Masoud Ganaim with a "pulsa dinura," the alleged Kabbalistic ceremony that will do him in

Arab MK Slapped With 'Pulsa Dinura' for Disrespecting Hatikvah

A Summer of Success: Meir Panim Camp Gives To Families in Need

“Every step of the way, Meir Panim helped my kids have an extraordinary summer and they cannot wait for this summer."

A Summer of Success: Meir Panim Camp Gives To Families in Need

Chabad Women Visit Birthplace of Lubavitcher Rebbe's Father

Delegation of 70 women visit the Menorah Center in Ukraine: "We came to have pride in who we are, in what we are and in where we come from."

Chabad Women Visit Birthplace of Lubavitcher Rebbe's Father

Tisha B'Av: "When will the Mourning Stop?"

Temple Institute video seeks to reframe the traditional Jewish day of mourning over the loss of the Two Temples in Jerusalem.

Tisha B'Av: "When will the Mourning Stop?"

OU Kinnot Webcasts Enrich Tisha B'Av from Jerusalem to Florida

The Orthodox Union has developed an innovative approach to help Jews worldwide interpret kinnot, the elegies recited on Tisha B’Av.

OU Kinnot Webcasts Enrich Tisha B'Av from Jerusalem to Florida

Three Jewish Boys Drown in Separate Accidents in New York

Tragedies struck several Jewish vacation spots in upstate New York over the weekend.

Three Jewish Boys Drown in Separate Accidents in New York

Jewish 'Hermit' from Herzliya Speaks

Documentary stars Israeli man who decided to carve his own home out of a cliff face.

Jewish 'Hermit' from Herzliya Speaks

Belgian Jewish Community Honors US Ambassador

Unites States Ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman, was honored on Tuesday by the Jewish community in Brussels at a farewell ceremony.

Belgian Jewish Community Honors US Ambassador

Jewish Group Protests Argentina-Iran 'Whitewash Agreement'

Jewish group protests Argentinian prosecutor general’s decision to block key testimony on the Buenos Aires AMIA Jewish Center bombing.

Jewish Group Protests Argentina-Iran 'Whitewash Agreement'

Hungary Signs New Holocaust Survivor Reparation Deal

Hungary announces deal with US-based Holocaust restitution organization on reparations for Hungarian Holocaust survivors.

Hungary Signs New Holocaust Survivor Reparation Deal

Jews, America, and Independence Day

Rabbi who went from Latvia to New York talks about the Jewish contribution to America.

Jews, America, and Independence Day

Rabbi on Cities of Refuge, Jewish Joy

Rabbi Moshe Bamberger shares teachings on the Torah portion of the week.

Rabbi on Cities of Refuge, Jewish Joy

German Newspaper: Anti-Semitic Cartoon a Misunderstanding

German newspaper expresses regret after publishing a cartoon depicting Israel as a ravenous monster.

German Newspaper: Anti-Semitic Cartoon a Misunderstanding

A Family’s Medical Challenge Becomes Aliyah Necessity

Most people immigrate to Israel for spiritual, religious or familial reasons, and medical care doesn't usually factor into the equation.

A Family’s Medical Challenge Becomes Aliyah Necessity

StandWithUs Launches New Pro-Israel Campaign

Pro-Israel advocacy group StandWithUs launches advertising campaign to counter the latest round of anti-Israel ads.

StandWithUs Launches New Pro-Israel Campaign

Turkish 'Incendiary Words Have Tragic Consequences', Says AJC

“Incendiary words can have tragic consequences,” says AJC in response to claims by a Turkish official that world Jewry is behind protests.

Turkish 'Incendiary Words Have Tragic Consequences', Says AJC

Latvian WWII Memorial 'Absolutely Disgusting Insult'

Simon Wiesenthal Centre condemns plans by Latvian nationalists to mark World War II event that led to the massacre of Jewish population.

Latvian WWII Memorial 'Absolutely Disgusting Insult'

German Newspaper Depicts Israel as 'Ravenous Monster'

Leading German daily newspaper sparks outrage after publishing cartoon depicting Israel as a beast devouring German military weapons.

German Newspaper Depicts Israel as 'Ravenous Monster'

Hundreds of Chabad Student Rabbis Prepare to Hit the Road

Hundreds of Chabad student rabbis are hitting the road for the summer months, on a mission to bring the faith to their fellow Jews.

Hundreds of Chabad Student Rabbis Prepare to Hit the Road

Court Allows Jew to Pray at Gate to the Temple Mount

A faithful Jew prays regularly at the gateway to the Temple Mount, and now has the right to do so by court mandate.

Court Allows Jew to Pray at Gate to the Temple Mount

ADL Raises Alert for White Supremacist ‘Freedompalooza 2013'

The Anti-Defamation League has raised an alert over a Fourth of July weekend event sponsored by a white supremacist newspaper publisher.

ADL Raises Alert for White Supremacist ‘Freedompalooza 2013'

Turkish Jew Affirms Deputy PM's Remarks Anti-Semitic

Turkey's Jewish community rejects Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay's claim that Monday's anti-Semitic remarks were “taken out of context.”

Turkish Jew Affirms Deputy PM's Remarks Anti-Semitic




























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