Jewish News (Page 221)


Bible Contest Winners from New Jersey, Beit Shemesh

First time ever tie. The winners are Elior Babian of Beit Shemesh and Yishai Eisenberg of New Jersey.

Bible Contest Winners from New Jersey, Beit Shemesh

Michigan Arab Editor 'Tarnishes Integrity' of University

Michigan State University urged to reconsider induction of Arab American newspaper editor into Hall of Fame due to anti-Semitic diatribes.

Michigan Arab Editor 'Tarnishes Integrity' of University

Star of David, Stripes of Blue

Symbolism and meaning on Israel’s Independence Day

Star of David, Stripes of Blue

Swedish Muslim Politician Resigns Over Anti-Jewish Allegiances

A Muslim Swedish politician resigned from his post on Sunday after coming under intense scrutiny for holding anti-Semitic views.

Swedish Muslim Politician Resigns Over Anti-Jewish Allegiances

Ghetto Mezuzah Case Unveiled at Polish Jewish Museum

Poland's chief rabbi unveils a special prayer case at a new Jewish museum, days before 70th anniversary of Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Ghetto Mezuzah Case Unveiled at Polish Jewish Museum

Shurat HaDin Threatens Legal Action Over BDS Resolution

Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center is threatening legal action against Teachers Insurance Association over resolution boycotting Israel.

Shurat HaDin Threatens Legal Action Over BDS Resolution

Who Tried to Silence Pamela Geller?

The Jewish community in New York is protesting an attempt to silence Jewish activist Pamela Geller, who warns against the dangers of Islam.

Who Tried to Silence Pamela Geller?

200-Person Delegation from UJA Federation of NY in Israel

Senior Vice President, Mark D. Medin: It's "essential to be in Israel with a large delegation, to show our support."

200-Person Delegation from UJA Federation of NY in Israel

Peres Pays Condolence Visit to Rabbi Ovadia

"It is good that there is a family like this, that exudes Torah," President tells bereaved father of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef.

Peres Pays Condolence Visit to Rabbi Ovadia

'Jews Are Evil' Teacher Gets Leave

High school English teacher on leave assigning students a writing composition that sought to persuade reader that “Jews are evil”.

'Jews Are Evil' Teacher Gets Leave

Min. Piron 'Hugely Jealous' of Bible Quiz Contestants

Education Minister tells competitors his childhood dream was to be like them.

Min. Piron 'Hugely Jealous' of Bible Quiz Contestants

New Technology Leads NYPD to Mezuzah Arsonist

A new technology helped the NYPD track-down the man who was suspected of torching a dozen mezuzahs in Brooklyn last week.

New Technology Leads NYPD to Mezuzah Arsonist

Israeli Eurovision Contestant Barred From Wearing Galliano

Israel’s contestant in the international Eurovision music festival was barred from wearing a dress by designer John Galliano.

Israeli Eurovision Contestant Barred From Wearing Galliano

‘Jews Are Evil’ Assigned to NY High School Students

New York State high school students were told to write a piece persuading a teacher that “Jews are evil,” for the problems of Nazi Germany.

‘Jews Are Evil’ Assigned to NY High School Students

Head of Egypt's Jewish Community Dies at 84

Carmen Weinstein, the leader of Egypt's small remaining Jewish community, died on Saturday at the age of 84.

Head of Egypt's Jewish Community Dies at 84

'Police and Elected Officials Are Very Supportive'

New York-based author Yossi Gestetner addresses the burning of mezuzot in an apartment building in Brooklyn this week.

'Police and Elected Officials Are Very Supportive'

Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Passes Away

Rabbi Yaakov Chai Yosef passed away on Friday afternoon after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Passes Away

Health of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Deteriorates

There has been a recent deterioration in the medical condition of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef, son of Shas’s spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Health of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Deteriorates

Australian Clothing Brand Under Fire For 'Swastika Boots'

An Australian clothing brand has come under fire for posting what appears to be an image of a swastika on its official Facebook page.

Australian Clothing Brand Under Fire For 'Swastika Boots'

Dutch Parliament Debates "Moroccan Problem"

Moroccan immigrant crime warranted a parliamentary debate. Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld comments on Jewish aspects of the issue.

Dutch Parliament Debates "Moroccan Problem"

Yeshiva U Disagrees with Carter Honoring

Official with Yeshiva U. tells Arutz Sheva’s New York correspondent that the administration disagrees with the honoring of President Carter.

Yeshiva U Disagrees with Carter Honoring

Women of Wall Accused of Hiding True Intentions

WoW Leader Anat Hoffman, interviewed on BBC, divulges longterm goals for the Kotel and the rest of Israel.

Women of Wall Accused of Hiding True Intentions

Hungarian Extremists Stage 'Anti-Zionist' Revenge Rally

Far-right Jobbik party called for an “anti-Zionist” demonstration to be held on eve of World Jewish Congress General Assembly.

Hungarian Extremists Stage 'Anti-Zionist' Revenge Rally

Chief Rabbi of France Resigns Over Plagiarism Scandal

Chief rabbi of France officially resigns, after becoming embroiled in a scandal over alleged plagiarism charges.

Chief Rabbi of France Resigns Over Plagiarism Scandal

Poland Drops Probe Into Artist Who Used Shoah Victims' Ashes

Polish prosecutors have dismissed their probe into Swedish artist's claims he used ashes of Holocaust victims.

Poland Drops Probe Into Artist Who Used Shoah Victims' Ashes

Ireland Pressed to Affirm Opposition to Israel Boycotts

ADL called on Ireland to reiterate its opposition to boycotts of Israel in response to academic, cultural boycott adopted by Teachers' Union

Ireland Pressed to Affirm Opposition to Israel Boycotts

Police Nab Man Accused of Burning Dozens of Brooklyn Mezuzot

The alleged perpetrator responsible for burning a dozen mezuzot in Brooklyn has been taken into police custody.

Police Nab Man Accused of Burning Dozens of Brooklyn Mezuzot

France's Top Rabbi Won't Step Down Despite Scandal

"To resign on a personal initiative would be tantamount to desertion," says Rabbi Gilles Bernheim in wake of plagiarism scandal.

France's Top Rabbi Won't Step Down Despite Scandal

Prayers for Rabbi Yaakov Yosef

Hundreds gather to pray for desperately ill rabbi. Son hopes he will make it to see newborn grandson.

Prayers for Rabbi Yaakov Yosef

Rabbi Shteinman: Everything Is For the Good

Hareidi leader says funding cuts, pressure over IDF enlistment will ultimately benefit the hareidi community.

Rabbi Shteinman: Everything Is For the Good

Budapest Bans 'Give Gas' Rally Amid Outrage

An anti-Semitic demonstration that was planned for the same day as a Holocaust memorial march was banned in Hungary.

Budapest Bans 'Give Gas' Rally Amid Outrage

Wave of Anti-Semitic Graffiti Hits Massachusetts

A wave of anti-Semitic graffiti hit several locations in Massachusetts over the weekend, as officials vow to mount vigorous investigation.

Wave of Anti-Semitic Graffiti Hits Massachusetts

Holocaust Story: Jerusalem to Berlin and Back

Ruth Epstein-Polack was born in Jerusalem but emigrated to Germany with her family. Then came Hitler.

Holocaust Story: Jerusalem to Berlin and Back

'Intellectual Exile' Demanded for Anti-Semitic Polish Historian

Wiesenthal demands suspension of Polish historian who claimed "Jews themselves participated in murder of their own people."

'Intellectual Exile' Demanded for Anti-Semitic Polish Historian

Yeshiva U Alumni: We’ll Block Carter's Entrance

Alumni of Cardozo School of Law say they will physically prevent Jimmy Carter from receiving peace prize.

Yeshiva U Alumni: We’ll Block Carter's Entrance

Italian Police Recover Chagall Stolen From American Yacht

Painting by Marc Chagall stolen from an American yacht anchored in Italy has been recovered more than a decade later.

Italian Police Recover Chagall Stolen From American Yacht

Rabbi Lau at March of the Living: Today We Have a Home

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, who survived Buchenwald, in a powerful message to March of the Living participants.

Rabbi Lau at March of the Living: Today We Have a Home

Burned Mezuzot Found in New York on Yom Hashoah

11 mezuzot were burned in an apartment building in Brooklyn as Jews marked Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Burned Mezuzot Found in New York on Yom Hashoah

Gantz: IDF Will Not Allow Another Holocaust

IDF Chief of Staff promised at the March of the Living that the IDF would ensure that there will never be another Holocaust.

Gantz: IDF Will Not Allow Another Holocaust

Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Rabbi Yaakov Yosef, son of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, has been hospitalized in serious condition at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Hareidi Yom Hasho'a 'Barbecue Libel' a Bust

A Holocaust Memorial Day “libel” against hareidi Jews, in which they were accused of holding a Yom Hasho'a barbecue, was indeed just a libel

Hareidi Yom Hasho'a 'Barbecue Libel' a Bust

Remembering the Jews Who Saved Their Fellow Jews

Groups of Jews who risked everything to save their fellow Jews during the Holocaust instead of escaping to freedom were honored on Monday

Remembering the Jews Who Saved Their Fellow Jews

Marmara 'Victims' Pursue Israel in Court Despite Apology

Anti-Israel activists will not withdraw lawsuit against Israeli commanders for the 2010 Gaza-bound flotilla incident, despite apology.

Marmara 'Victims' Pursue Israel in Court Despite Apology

Poland's 'Hidden Jews' Gather for a Special Shabbat

Dozens of "hidden Jews," Poles who have long-forgotten Jewish roots, gathered for a special Shabbat - at the gates of Auschwitz

Poland's 'Hidden Jews' Gather for a Special Shabbat

PM Calls Hana, whose Israel ID Echoes Camp Number

Part of the number the Nazis tattooed on Hana's arm reappeared in her Israeli ID.

PM Calls Hana, whose Israel ID Echoes Camp Number

Peres: From the Depths to the Heights on March of the Living

The March of the Living is like no other march in the world, said President Shimon Peres

Peres: From the Depths to the Heights on March of the Living

Live Video - March of the Living 2013

Watch as Israelis & visitors from throughout the world, soldiers & citizens participate in the annual Holocaust Memorial ceremony in Poland.

Live Video - March of the Living 2013

Israel Stands Still: Photos

Israelis from the Golan to Eilat stood still for one minute Monday morning in memory of the Holocaust martyrs. Photos by Flash 90.

Israel Stands Still: Photos

Gantz Heads March of the Living

For first time ever, a serving Chief of IDF General Staff leads the march from Auschwitz to Birkenau.

Gantz Heads March of the Living

Tel Aviv: March for Shoah Survivors

"Spring for Holocaust Survivors" organized a march for survivors to "know we have not forgotten them."

Tel Aviv: March for Shoah Survivors

Lack of Support Leaves Lithuanian Synagogues in State of Ruin

Lithuania's synagogues, the vestiges of Jewish presence wiped out in Holocaust, are falling to ruin from lack of funding and support.

Lack of Support Leaves Lithuanian Synagogues in State of Ruin

2012 Report on Anti-Semitism: US Gets 'A', Australia 'F'

Simon Wiesenthal Center criticizes Australia, several other countries for failing to adequately bring perpetrators of Holocaust to justice.

2012 Report on Anti-Semitism: US Gets 'A', Australia 'F'

'Ultimately, Israel is the Safest Place'

Avraham Azoulay, formerly a resident of Toulouse, says he's not surprised by the rise of anti-Semitic incidents in France.

'Ultimately, Israel is the Safest Place'

EJC President: Anti-Semitism has Reached European Parliaments

EJC President says political groups in Hungary have crossed red lines, as annual figures display significant increase.

EJC President: Anti-Semitism has Reached European Parliaments

PM: I Promise There Will Never be Another Holocaust

Holocaust Heroes and Martyrs Remembrance Day began with an official ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.

PM: I Promise There Will Never be Another Holocaust

Peres: Neo-Nazi Parties 'Ridiculous but Dangerous'

In Holocaust Remembrance Day speech, president says Jews "decreased in number, but not in spirit."

Peres: Neo-Nazi Parties 'Ridiculous but Dangerous'




























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