Jewish News (Page 220)


Dutch King Inaugural Tuesday, Queen to Leave on Yom Kippur

Chief Rabbi Jacobs to attend King Willem inaugural Tuesday, but not festive leavetaking for Queen Beatrix, planned for Yom Kippur.

Dutch King Inaugural Tuesday, Queen to Leave on Yom Kippur

Mouthwatering Book: Jews May Have Brought Chocolate to France

Deborah Prinz needed to fine tune her 'choco-dar' to research this tasty subject and untold tail about Jews and the chocolaty goodness.

Mouthwatering Book: Jews May Have Brought Chocolate to France

New Yorkers Raise Funds for Israel

The Mashadi Synagogue in Great Neck, New York holds a special market aimed at fundraising for Israeli organizations.

New Yorkers Raise Funds for Israel

'Act Expeditiously to Totally Reverse Israel Academic Boycott'

AJC: “This pernicious resolution stands in stark contrast to broader American academic community position opposing such [Israel] boycotts."

'Act Expeditiously to Totally Reverse Israel Academic Boycott'

Hundreds Complete Annual Pilgrimage to Africa's Oldest Synagoge

Hundreds of Jewish worshippers completed an annual pilgrimage to Africa's oldest synagogue, amid heightened security.

Hundreds Complete Annual Pilgrimage to Africa's Oldest Synagoge

American Friends of Ateret Cohanim to Hold Annual Dinner

The American Friends of Ateret Cohanim will hold its 28th Annual Dinner with keynote speakers Lt. Col. Ralph Peters and Steve Malzberg.

American Friends of Ateret Cohanim to Hold Annual Dinner

Napolitano Praises Jewish Community For Post-Attack Security

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security praises Jewish community for efforts in ensuring safety following Boston bombings.

Napolitano Praises Jewish Community For Post-Attack Security

Chief Rabbi: Equal Burden of Service? Nonsense

Rabbi Shlomo Amar says talk of hareidi-religious enlistment is ‘nonsense.’

Chief Rabbi: Equal Burden of Service? Nonsense

New York Joins Lag Ba'Omer Celebrations

The Jewish community in New York celebrated Lag Ba'Omer with bonfires and lots of singing and dancing. Arutz Sheva was there.

New York Joins Lag Ba'Omer Celebrations

Holocaust Denial Up 77 Percent in Canada, Audit Reveals

Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada rose by 3.7 percent in 2012, and Holocaust denial rose 77 percent, an annual audit revealed.

Holocaust Denial Up 77 Percent in Canada, Audit Reveals

Petition: 'School Values Anti-Semite Over Entire Jewish Body'

NY students have launched a petition aimed at imploring fashion design school to repeal its teaching invitation to alleged anti-Semite.

Petition: 'School Values Anti-Semite Over Entire Jewish Body'

200,000 Celebrate in Meron

Pictures of Saturday night’s all-night celebration in Meron.

200,000 Celebrate in Meron

Lag Ba'omer: Traditional Torah Walk in Tzfat

Photos: For the 180th straight year, dignitaries march from Abo House to Rashbi's tomb in Meron.

Lag Ba'omer: Traditional Torah Walk in Tzfat

Annual Pilgrimage at Tunisia Begins with Tight Security

Pilgrims arrive at Tunisia's Ghriba synagogue amid tight security, with reinforcements deployed around Djerba.

Annual Pilgrimage at Tunisia Begins with Tight Security

Bonfires to Light the Skies:

Lag Ba'Omer: 'Hillula' in Meron, NY Children's Parade, Bonfires

Galilee town of Meron fills for the "hillula" of Rashbi, mystic Sage and student of Rabbi Akiva. Chabad parades during the day.

Lag Ba'Omer: 'Hillula' in Meron, NY Children's Parade, Bonfires

Oklahoma Lawmaker's 'Jew Down' Apology Accepted

“What I said was wrong and hurtful to many good and decent people," said Oklahoma State Rep. Dennis Johnson, following offensive slur.

Oklahoma Lawmaker's 'Jew Down' Apology Accepted

Dutch Newspaper Utilizes Nazi Imagery to Defame Israel

Dutch newspaper depicts "Israel as lying hooked-nosed hassidic Jew commiserating with a North Korean counterpart on nuclear capabilities."

Dutch Newspaper Utilizes Nazi Imagery to Defame Israel

‘Amazon Jews’ on Their Way to Israel

Hundreds of ‘Amazon Jews’ are planning aliyah.

‘Amazon Jews’ on Their Way to Israel

Slovakia Paves the Way for Extradition of Hungarian Nazi

A Slovak court has paved the way for the extradition of Laszlo Csatary from Hungary to Slovakia.

Slovakia Paves the Way for Extradition of Hungarian Nazi

Court Sides with Provocation-Causing Women of Wall

Women who read Bible scroll with tallit not violating court ruling, says judge. MK Lavie agrees.

Court Sides with Provocation-Causing Women of Wall

Kotel Rabbi: Please Don't Fight Here

Rabbi asks "zealots on both sides" to take their discord elsewhere.

Kotel Rabbi: Please Don't Fight Here

Bolton: Israel's Situation With Iran 'Very Perilous'

Former US ambassador to the UN, John Bolton, speaks to Arutz Sheva about situation with Iran and his views regarding Jonathan Pollard.

Bolton: Israel's Situation With Iran 'Very Perilous'

Jewish Group 'Can't Fathom' Purpose of European Trip to Iran

AJC condemns European Parliament delegation trip to Iran, saying the he visit will only serve to further undermine human rights in Iran.

Jewish Group 'Can't Fathom' Purpose of European Trip to Iran

Poland to Reintroduce Kosher Shechita Practices

The Polish government has drafted regulations aimed at reducing animals’ suffering and permitting kosher and halal slaughter.

Poland to Reintroduce Kosher Shechita Practices

Accused Anti-Semitic Fashion Designer Set to Teach in NY

Fashion designer John Galliano, who was convicted in France for a public anti-Semitic rant, is set to teach at top NY design school.

Accused Anti-Semitic Fashion Designer Set to Teach in NY

Tunisian Jews Hope for High Attendance at Annual Pilgrimage

Organizers of a pilgrimage to Africa's oldest synagogue in Djerba are hoping for a revival this year after a slump in attendance.

Tunisian Jews Hope for High Attendance at Annual Pilgrimage

Latvia Opens Museum Dedicated to Jewish Painter

A museum dedicated to painter Mark Rothko opens in his Latvian hometown, a century after he left and found fame in the U.S.

Latvia Opens Museum Dedicated to Jewish Painter

Report: Anti-Semitism in Canada Up 3.7%

Anti-Semitic incidents increased by 3.7% in 2012, but have doubled in the past decade, annual audit finds.

Report: Anti-Semitism in Canada Up 3.7%

Racial Slurs Against Israeli Soccer Player 'Cross Limit'

England’s Chelsea soccer club launched an investigation into claims that Israeli player Yossi Benayoun was the target of anti-Semitic slurs.

Racial Slurs Against Israeli Soccer Player 'Cross Limit'

Meet ‘100 Most Influential Jews’

A formerly Yiddish paper, which is currently published in English, has unveiled a list of '100 Most Influential Jews'.

Meet ‘100 Most Influential Jews’

Canadian Jewish News Ends Print Publication After 42 Years

The Canadian Jewish News has announced that it will cease publication this summer, after forty-two years of serving the community.

Canadian Jewish News Ends Print Publication After 42 Years

One Israel Fund: Safeguarding Jewish Lives in Judea, Samaria

President of One Israel Fund tells Arutz Sheva that organization raises money "to safeguard the lives of Jews living in Judea, Samaria."

One Israel Fund: Safeguarding Jewish Lives in Judea, Samaria

Assailant 'Anti-Semite First, Madman Second'

Following stabbing of rabbi, French Jewish leader says there has been a 60% rise in anti-Semitism.

Assailant 'Anti-Semite First, Madman Second'

Iranian Attacks Rabbi, Son in Paris

Attacker had escaped a mental health hospital.

Iranian Attacks Rabbi, Son in Paris

Has Netanyahu Agreed to Appoint Chief Rabbi Ariel?

Prime Minister met Naftali Bennett, reportedly agreed to amend law so person over 70 could be appointed.

Has Netanyahu Agreed to Appoint Chief Rabbi Ariel?

Jerusalem Real Estate brings American Jews to Israel

Jerusalem real estate project encourages American Jews to move to Israel.

Jerusalem Real Estate brings American Jews to Israel

Chabad Rabbi: Fighting Hatred and Terror is 'Highest Level'

Chabad Rabbi in America says fighting anti-Semitism and terrorism is the 'highest level' of Jewish observance.

Chabad Rabbi: Fighting Hatred and Terror is 'Highest Level'

Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches Aliyah Challenge

New online contest offers jobs, cash prizes to American Jews making their home in Israel.

Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches Aliyah Challenge

Prayer Book Boycott over Prayer for Soldiers

Wave of support for boycott on prayer books (siddurim) without Prayer for Soldiers.

Prayer Book Boycott over Prayer for Soldiers

Meet the Only Jewish MP in the Muslim World

Yehuda Abrahamov is accompanying the Azeri foreign minister on his visit to Israel.

Meet the Only Jewish MP in the Muslim World

UK Minister: Muslims Should 'Celebrate, Emulate' Success of Jews

A British government minister speaks out against anti-Jewish sentiments in the Muslim community.

UK Minister: Muslims Should 'Celebrate, Emulate' Success of Jews

Rabbi Warns Dutch about Fatwa against Churches and Synagogues

Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, visited the Netherlands to speak about internet hate and incitement to terror.

Rabbi Warns Dutch about Fatwa against Churches and Synagogues

Berlin Rabbi Investigated for 'Metzitzah' During Circumcision

Berlin's Chabad rabbi investigated for metzitzah b’peh ritual during his son's circumcision. RCE: We fully support him.

Berlin Rabbi Investigated for 'Metzitzah' During Circumcision

Record Turnout at Budapest Holocaust March Amid Rising Racism

A record 10,000 Hungarians take part annual march to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.

Record Turnout at Budapest Holocaust March Amid Rising Racism

Australian Student Council Calls to End All Ties With Technion

Australia student council passes motion endorsing BDS campaign against Israel and calling to end all ties with Haifa's Technion Institute.

Australian Student Council Calls to End All Ties With Technion

US Lawmaker Under Fire Over 'Jew Me Down' Slur

US lawmaker apologizes after making derogatory slur against Jews while debating a bill on the House floor.

US Lawmaker Under Fire Over 'Jew Me Down' Slur

New York: Muslim Teen Arrested After Harrassing Jew on Subway

New York Police arrested a Muslim teen who yelled anti-Semitic slurs at a Jewish man on the subway, then tried to resist arrest.

New York: Muslim Teen Arrested After Harrassing Jew on Subway

Poland: Hundreds Gather to Mark 70 Years Since Ghetto Uprising

Hundreds of people, including Holocaust survivors, gathered as Poland marked the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Poland: Hundreds Gather to Mark 70 Years Since Ghetto Uprising

EJC: Possible 'Golden Dawn' Ban is 'Milestone Against Racism'

European Jewish Congress welcomes report by Council of Europe, which affirmed that Greece has legal right to ban neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party.

EJC: Possible 'Golden Dawn' Ban is 'Milestone Against Racism'

Poland's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Ghetto Uprising

Around 100 people gathered at Warsaw's synagogue to pay tribute to the Jews who took part in the Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Poland's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Ghetto Uprising

Leader of Egyptian Jewish Community Brought to Rest

More than a hundred mourners came to pay their last respects to Carmen Weinstein, who died this week at 84.

Leader of Egyptian Jewish Community Brought to Rest

First Israeli Student Union President at Yale University

Daniel Avraham has made history at Yale University as the first Israeli to serve as the institution’s student union president.

First Israeli Student Union President at Yale University

Dutch Anti-Semitism Watchdog Group Raises Alert

Dutch anti-Semitism watchdog group files complaint on government's light punishment for Hitler youth admirers.

Dutch Anti-Semitism Watchdog Group Raises Alert

NY Teen Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Yeshiva

A Jewish high school student in Long Island has been arrested after threatening to blow up his Yeshiva.

NY Teen Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Yeshiva

Rabbi Herschel Schacter: From 'Child Prodigy' to Jewish Leader

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Rabbi Dr. Jacob Schacter, son of the late Rabbi Herschel Schacter, speaks of his father's effect on world Jewry.

Rabbi Herschel Schacter: From 'Child Prodigy' to Jewish Leader

Polish Parliament Marks Anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Poland's parliament paid tribute to fighters of the Warsaw ghetto uprising, amid a host of events marking the 70th anniversary this week.

Polish Parliament Marks Anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising




























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