Jewish News (Page 216)


YU Students Launch Israeli Summer Camps for 8th Season

Student volunteers from New York City’s Yeshiva University kick off their eighth season in southern Israel on Tuesday as camp leaders.

YU Students Launch Israeli Summer Camps for 8th Season

MKs Call on Govt to Allow Jewish Return to Beit HaMachpela

Lawmakers hail ruling upholding the purchase of Hevron’s Beit HaMachpela apartment building and call for the return of Jews to the site.

MKs Call on Govt to Allow Jewish Return to Beit HaMachpela

Kansas Jewish Man Refused Entry into Britain

Chip Cantor, 23, was detained for over 9 hours – apparently due to customs agent's anti-Semitism.

Kansas Jewish Man Refused Entry into Britain

‘If One Jew Observes Because of Court, That’s a Great Thing’

Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky spoke with Arutz Sheva about stores in Tel Aviv that received a court order to close on Shabbat.

‘If One Jew Observes Because of Court, That’s a Great Thing’

'Shylock' Crossword Puzzle 'Perpetrates Classic Anti-Semitism'

Newspaper called on to apologize for crossword puzzle that used the clue “Shylock” to elicit “Jew” answer.

'Shylock' Crossword Puzzle 'Perpetrates Classic Anti-Semitism'

Rabbi on DOMA Ruling, Morality and Israel

Rabbi: DOMA ruling may have been reasonable, but blurring the lines is dangerous. Israel must take particular care.

Rabbi on DOMA Ruling, Morality and Israel

Rabbi Assaf Rahmanov on Bilaam’s ‘Final Solution’

New York rabbi discusses recent Torah portions, including Bilaam’s plan to destroy the Jewish nation.

Rabbi Assaf Rahmanov on Bilaam’s ‘Final Solution’

Newly Appointed Greek Minister of Health Raises Jewish Concerns

Jewish group 'concerned' over Greece’s newly appointed minister of health who has history of troubling remarks about Jews.

Newly Appointed Greek Minister of Health Raises Jewish Concerns

B'nai Brith Distances Itself from Shalit Criticism

B’nai Brith International has distanced itself from an article in a Canadian newspaper which was critical of former captive soldier.

B'nai Brith Distances Itself from Shalit Criticism

Attacked Neturei Karta Member: I'm Not a Zionist

Neturei Karta man who was attacked in Amsterdam reportedly seeking to meet his attacker so that he can explain his dislike for Zionism.

Attacked Neturei Karta Member: I'm Not a Zionist

College Brings 1978 Anti-Semitic Indent Back to Light

ADL applauds Babson College for bringing an anti-Semitic incident during a 1978 Soccer match against Brandeis University back to light.

College Brings 1978 Anti-Semitic Indent Back to Light

Israeli Government Honors Keren Malki Founders

Israel's government honors the founders of an organization helping all special needs children named for a Jewish teen murdered by Hamas.

Israeli Government Honors Keren Malki Founders

Jewish Philanthropist, Oil Trader Marc Rich Dead at 78

Jewish philanthropist and oil trader Marc Rich, whose family fled incoming Nazis and as an adult fled US justice untl pardoned, is dead.

Jewish Philanthropist, Oil Trader Marc Rich Dead at 78

Amsterdam Court: Anne Frank Museum Must Return Archives

Amsterdam court orders Anne Frank museum to return archives on loan from a Swiss foundation set up by the father of the Jewish teenager.

Amsterdam Court: Anne Frank Museum Must Return Archives

EJC: EU Readily Labels 'Settlements', Refuses to Ban Hizbullah

European Jewish Congress blasts EU's move to label goods over 'Green Line' as body refuses to label Hizbullah a terror organization.

EJC: EU Readily Labels 'Settlements', Refuses to Ban Hizbullah

Video: Hareidi Clash with Police Becomes Wedding Dance

Hareidi men show their sense of humor with wedding dance styled on protest violence.

Video: Hareidi Clash with Police Becomes Wedding Dance

New Yad Vashem Exhibit Honors ‘Righteous Among the Nations’

A new Yad Vashem exhibit focuses on non-Jews who risked everything to save Jews during the Holocaust.

New Yad Vashem Exhibit Honors ‘Righteous Among the Nations’

British Royal Expresses Concern Over Rise of Anti-Semitism

Prince Charles warned of anti-Semitism and "other poisonous and debilitating forms of intolerance" Monday at an event for Chief Rabbi Sacks.

British Royal Expresses Concern Over Rise of Anti-Semitism

$1,000 Reward Offered for Information on Borough Park Graffiti

NYC Councilman offers reward for information on individuals responsible for hateful graffiti in Borough Park.

$1,000 Reward Offered for Information on Borough Park Graffiti

New Jewish Memorial to be Built at Babi Yar

Jewish community heads from around the world participated in a ceremony in memory of the Jews who were murdered in Babi Yar.

New Jewish Memorial to be Built at Babi Yar

Pope: 'True Christian Cannot Be Anti-Semite'

"Because of our common roots, a true Christian cannot be anti-Semitic," says Pope Francis.

Pope: 'True Christian Cannot Be Anti-Semite'

Who Firebombed Montreal's Kosher Restaurants?

Police have released video footage of perpetrators who firebombed two kosher restaurants in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Who Firebombed Montreal's Kosher Restaurants?

Neturei Karta: Attack by Muslim on Amsterdam Jew Israel's Fault

A member of the Neturei Karta group, was viciously attacked by a Muslim. The reason, according to the group? Israel's existence

Neturei Karta: Attack by Muslim on Amsterdam Jew Israel's Fault

Migdal Ha'emek’s Rabbi Grossman Decides Not to Run for Top Spot

Migdal Ha'emek Chief Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman has announced he will not run for the position of Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel.

Migdal Ha'emek’s Rabbi Grossman Decides Not to Run for Top Spot

Jewish Agency Board of Governors Meets for First Time in Kiev

Meeting is an expression of solidarity with the Jews of the Ukraine

Jewish Agency Board of Governors Meets for First Time in Kiev

Neturei Karta Rabbi Attacked in Amsterdam

A Neturei Karta rabbi was assaulted by a Muslim man in the Dutch capital. He has been hospitalized.

Neturei Karta Rabbi Attacked in Amsterdam

Multilingual TV News Channel to Launch July 1

A new Israel-based 24-hour TV news channel broadcasting in English, French and Arabic is to go on air on July 1.

Multilingual TV News Channel to Launch July 1

Jewish Groups Slam Belgian Paper Over 'Demonization'

Jewish organizations slam report in Belgian daily on visit of Belgian prince to Israel which, they say, '''is akin to a new demonization."

Jewish Groups Slam Belgian Paper Over 'Demonization'

Poll: Religion in Israel an Israeli, Not Jewish Issue

Decisions on religion in Israel should be made without taking world Jewish opinion into consideration, respondents say.

Poll: Religion in Israel an Israeli, Not Jewish Issue

Shalit Visit to Canada Raises Eyebrows

B'nai Brith Canada suggests that Gilad Shalit is no hero and having him speak in Canada broadcasts a message of weakness.

Shalit Visit to Canada Raises Eyebrows

Rabbi Dr. Richard Weiss Reflects on Parshat Balak

Rabbi Dr. Richard Weiss Rabbi of Young Israel of Hillcrest on this week's Parshat Balak.

 Rabbi Dr. Richard Weiss Reflects on Parshat Balak

Holocaust 'Hero' Turns Out to be Nazi Collaborator

Giovanni Palatucci, known as "Italy's Oskar Schindler", was in fact a Nazi collaborator, new research shows.

Holocaust 'Hero' Turns Out to be Nazi Collaborator

'Focus on Keeping the Committed Committed'

“As a student on campus I wasn’t necessarily getting the breadth of conversation I wanted when I was on campus.”

'Focus on Keeping the Committed Committed'

Israel's Values Are its Strength, Says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach suggests a new Israeli reaction to world criticism – take pride in Jewish values.

Israel's Values Are its Strength, Says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

MK Ohayon: UN 'Refugee Day' for Jews From Arab Lands, Too

MK Shimon Ohayon (Yisrael Beytenu) had a message for the UN on World Refugee Day: Don't forget the Jewish refugees from Arab lands

MK Ohayon: UN 'Refugee Day' for Jews From Arab Lands, Too

Jewish Group Responds to 'Little Jewboy From Gestapo' Attack

Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns the attack on Jewish journalist, labeled “That little Jewboy from the Gestapo” by the Governor of Panama.

Jewish Group Responds to 'Little Jewboy From Gestapo' Attack

'Presidential Conference Participants Being Fed Lies'

David Bedein of the Israel Research News Agency claims there is a stream of misinformation flowing from Presidential Conference.

'Presidential Conference Participants Being Fed Lies'

BDS 'Summer Camps' to Indoctrinate College Students

Groups with established anti-Israel records are organizing “summer camps” where they will teach college students to organize BDS campaigns.

BDS 'Summer Camps' to Indoctrinate College Students

Chabad Rabbi Moshe Greenberg, Gulag Survivor, Passes On

Rabbi Moshe Greenberg, director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Bnei Brak and a survivor of the Soviet gulag, has passed away.

Chabad Rabbi Moshe Greenberg, Gulag Survivor, Passes On

Man Drives Car into Torah Procession in London

A London man broke into a Hachnasas Sefer Torah procession this Sunday, driving his car into the Jewish gathering.

Man Drives Car into Torah Procession in London

Sha'alvim: More than 50 Years of Jewish Education

More than 250 people attended the annual alumni dinner for the graduates of Yeshivat Sha’alvim and Sha’alvim for Women in Manhattan.

Sha'alvim: More than 50 Years of Jewish Education

New Alice Walker Book Sinks to 'New Lows' on Anti-Semitism

American writer Alice Walker “has taken her extreme and hostile views to a shocking new level” in her latest book, says news review.

New Alice Walker Book Sinks to 'New Lows' on Anti-Semitism

'Lost Music' of Holocaust Comes Alive Once Again

Music composed in Holocaust camps comes to life in U.S. concert.

'Lost Music' of Holocaust Comes Alive Once Again

Met Council Head: 50% of New York Jews Face Poverty

William Rapfogel explains why the council believes in “piling on the services," talks about helping "the Jews we've been in denial about."

Met Council Head: 50% of New York Jews Face Poverty

NYC Rep: No Room for Apathy in the Face of Hate

Brooklyn politician Jumaane Williams says local anti-Semitism ‘very disturbing,’ calls for an end to apathy.

NYC Rep: No Room for Apathy in the Face of Hate

Foie Gras Law ‘a Double-Edged Sword,’ Rabbi Warns

MK’s bill on banning delicacy could be used to support European ban on kosher slaughter, French Jewish leader says.

Foie Gras Law ‘a Double-Edged Sword,’ Rabbi Warns

Orthodox Toronto Family Finds Swastikas on Garage Door

An Orthodox Jewish family in Toronto woke up this week to a swastika and the words “watch your children” scrawled on their garage door.

Orthodox Toronto Family Finds Swastikas on Garage Door

Israeli Badly Beaten at Rav Nachman's Grave

A member of the Breslov hassidic group said he was violently attacked Monday morning as he visited the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

Israeli Badly Beaten at Rav Nachman's Grave

MKs and Activists Discuss Deteriorating Situation on Mt. Olives

The Intl. Committee for the Preservation of Har Hazeitim participated in a special Knesset hearing regarding the situation on Mt. Olives

MKs and Activists Discuss Deteriorating Situation on Mt. Olives

El Al Torah Scroll Read in Synagogue for the First Time

El Al CEO Shkedy took part in the reading of the scroll, written over a period of three years by thousands worldwide.

El Al Torah Scroll Read in Synagogue for the First Time

Canadian Jewish News to Keep Printing

The Canadian Jewish News, which recently announced it would cease print publication, said it will continue serving the community.

Canadian Jewish News to Keep Printing

Jews Applaud German Resolution Combating Anti-Semitism

The American Jewish Committee praises German Parliament for passing by an overwhelming majority a resolution on combating anti-Semitism.

Jews Applaud German Resolution Combating Anti-Semitism

Jewish Group Calls on US to Probe Suspected Nazi in Minnesota

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on US to investigate Minnesota resident suspected of being Nazi SS commandant who concealed wartime record.

Jewish Group Calls on US to Probe Suspected Nazi in Minnesota

Introducing Today’s Polish Jews

Activist Sam Konig goes beyond the Holocaust to introduce young Jews to Polish Jewish life in 2013.

Introducing Today’s Polish Jews

Outraged Paris Jews Protest Arab Suicide Bomber Exhibit

Outraged French Jews are set to protest over a government-funded Paris museum exhibit glorifying suicide bombers.

Outraged Paris Jews Protest Arab Suicide Bomber Exhibit

Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Ilan Meirov

Rabbi Ilan Meirov talks about this week’s Torah portion and how it relates to the questions of our generation.

Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Ilan Meirov




























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