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Austrian Leader Opposed to Incorporating Jewish Holidays

The archbishop of Vienna has expressed opposition to adding Jewish and Muslim high holidays to the list of official Austrian holidays.

Austrian Leader Opposed to Incorporating Jewish Holidays

Expert: Holocaust Camps are Falling Apart

Evidence of Nazi atrocities is falling apart due to neglect, warns expert in Holocaust denial.

Expert: Holocaust Camps are Falling Apart

Irish Teachers Call For Academic Boycott of Israel

The AJC has expressed outrage over calls by the Teachers Union of Ireland to institute an academic boycott against the state of Israel.

Irish Teachers Call For Academic Boycott of Israel

50 Alleged Auschwitz Guards Face Accountability in Germany?

Fifty men who allegedly served as guards at the infamous Auschwitz Nazi death camp may face prison terms in Germany.

50 Alleged Auschwitz Guards Face Accountability in Germany?

France's Top Rabbi in Plagiarism Scandal

Grand Rabbi Gilles Bernheim blames unidentified "student" who assisted him with research and writing.

France's Top Rabbi in Plagiarism Scandal

Survivor who Defied Nazis Dies before Holocaust Day

Survivor who fought Nazis dies before lighting Holocaust Day candle. His story.

Survivor who Defied Nazis Dies before Holocaust Day

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Dutch PM Responds to Wiesenthal Center on Anti-Semitic TV Video

In shock, Wiesenthal Center wrote Holland's PM after Dutch teens expressed regret on TV that Hitler left some Jews alive. PM response below.

Dutch PM Responds to Wiesenthal Center on Anti-Semitic TV Video

'Key' Challot to Make Their Appearance This Shabbat

This Shabbat is known among Jewish communities around the world as “the Key Shabbat"

'Key' Challot to Make Their Appearance This Shabbat

Amsterdam Fined Holocaust Survivors

Jews from Amsterdam who survived Nazi camps or managed to hide were fined for tax avoidance.

Amsterdam Fined Holocaust Survivors

Swastikas Painted on California Elementary School Baseball Field

Swastikas and the word "skinhead" were painted on the baseball field of an elementary school in California.

Swastikas Painted on California Elementary School Baseball Field

Western-Backed Arab Group Apologizes For Jewish Blood Libel

Arab nonprofit organization removes article from website that accused Jews of using “the blood of Christians in the Jewish Passover”

Western-Backed Arab Group Apologizes For Jewish Blood Libel

Slovakia Seeks Fresh Trial for Hungarian Nazi, 98

Slovak court seeks extradition of Laszlo Csatary, a 98-year-old alleged Nazi war criminal accused of sending 16,000 Jews to their deaths.

Slovakia Seeks Fresh Trial for Hungarian Nazi, 98

Lebanese Daily Renews Age-Old Jewish Blood Libel

Lebanese daily publishes article claiming that Jews eat matzah made with blood of non-Jews during holiday of Passover.

Lebanese Daily Renews Age-Old Jewish Blood Libel

Cologne Archeological Dig Revives Ancient Jewish Heritage

An archaeological dig in western Germany has unearthed myriad traces of daily life in one of Europe's oldest and largest Jewish communities.

Cologne Archeological Dig Revives Ancient Jewish Heritage

Eve of Holiday, Muslims Hurl Rocks at Jews on Temple Mount

Extremist Muslims tried on the 7th day of Passover but failed to prevent Jews from accessing the holiest site in Judaism, the Temple Mount.

Eve of Holiday, Muslims Hurl Rocks at Jews on Temple Mount

Video: Syria’s Ancient Eliyahu HaHavi Synagogue Shelled

An ancient synagogue near Damascus has reportedly gone up in flames after being robbed and vandalized.

Video: Syria’s Ancient Eliyahu HaHavi Synagogue Shelled

British Peer Apologizes For Jewish Conspiracy Remarks

A British Muslim peer, who blamed a Jewish conspiracy for his imprisonment, apologized for "unacceptable" remarks.

British Peer Apologizes For Jewish Conspiracy Remarks

Priestly Blessing at Kotel: Photos

Tens of thousands attended the traditional Birkat Cohanim blessing by the priestly caste at the Kotel.

Priestly Blessing at Kotel: Photos

Reaching Out to the 'Hidden Jews' of Southern Italy

Shavei Israel has appointed a new emissary who will help the 'hidden Jews' of southern Italy to reconnect with their roots

Reaching Out to the 'Hidden Jews' of Southern Italy

Photos: Old City of Hevron Attracts 15,000 Visitors

Over 15,000 people visited Hevron on Wednesday and more are expected on Thursday.

Photos: Old City of Hevron Attracts 15,000 Visitors

Huge Crowds at Birkat Kohanim

Tens of thousands participated in the traditional Birkat Kohanim mass priestly blessing that took place Thursday morning at the Kotel

Huge Crowds at Birkat Kohanim

Russian Senator Resigns Over Israeli Citizenship Accusations

A Russian senator resigned after being accused of holding Israeli citizenship.

Russian Senator Resigns Over Israeli Citizenship Accusations

Police Investigate Minneapolis Passover Vandalism

The Temple Israel synagogue in Minneapolis was vandalized as congregants gathered to celebrate Passover.

Police Investigate Minneapolis Passover Vandalism

French Soldier Arrested as Possible Toulouse Terror Accomplice

A serving French soldier has been detained in connection with last year's massacres in Toulouse by Islamist terrorist Mohamed Merah.

French Soldier Arrested as Possible Toulouse Terror Accomplice

White House Marks Beginning of Passover

President Obama marked the beginning of Passover at a small gathering at the White House on Monday.

White House Marks Beginning of Passover

France Arrests Two Over Toulouse Shootings

French police arrest two men on suspicion of complicity with Islamist terrorist Mohamed Merah.

France Arrests Two Over Toulouse Shootings

New Photos of Liberation of Dachau Revealed

Never before revealed color photos of the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp have been discovered and are on display online

New Photos of Liberation of Dachau Revealed

Pope Francis Extends Passover Greetings to Jewish Community

Pope Francis extends Passover wishes to Jewish community in a gesture aimed at strengthening relations between the two religions.

Pope Francis Extends Passover Greetings to Jewish Community

Holiday of Freedom Tonight:

Pesach (Passover) Holiday to Begin Monday Eve

Jewish families world over will sit down to the Seder Monday night, read the Haggadah and recall the Exodus. Chag Sameach!Happy Holiday!

Pesach (Passover) Holiday to Begin Monday  Eve

Photo Essay: Preparing for Passover

Boiling vats of water, blow torches and small camp fires are just some of the sights one might see in Israel in the days before Passover.

Photo Essay: Preparing for Passover

Temple Activists Detained, Lamb Seized

Several Temple Movement activists tried to make the Pesach sacrifice on the Temple Mount.

Temple Activists Detained, Lamb Seized

Toronto Student Union Passes BDS Resolution

The undergraduate students’ union at Toronto's York University has passed a resolution to endorse the BDS campaign against Israel.

Toronto Student Union Passes BDS Resolution

Blood Libel Alive and Well in the Muslim World

Unfortunately, the “matzah blood libel” is alive and well, says Prof. Moshe Sharon of Hebrew University.

Blood Libel Alive and Well in the Muslim World

Venezuelan Jews Fear for Future

Hugo Chavez may be gone, but the Jews of Venezuela are not resting any easier, after anti-Semitic graffiti incidents

Venezuelan Jews Fear for Future

'Spider-Man' Filmmakers Shift Schedule for Passover

Producers agreed to rearrange filming of "Spider-Man” after complaints by the Jewish community in Brooklyn.

'Spider-Man' Filmmakers Shift Schedule for Passover

MKs: Empty Chair at the Seder to Remember Pollard

Housing Minister Uri Ariel and Bayit Yehudi MK Ayelet Shaked held a “model seder” in honor of Jonathan Pollard on Sunday morning

MKs: Empty Chair at the Seder to Remember Pollard

Author Eli Wiesel Joints First ‘Jewish Nobel’ Prize Committee

Author Eli Wiesel has joined a committee of worldwide VIPs appointed to award the first “Jewish Nobel Prize,” the $1 million Genesis Prize.

Author Eli Wiesel Joints First ‘Jewish Nobel’ Prize Committee

Temple Groups Practice Passover Sacrifice

Jewish groups prepare for the Third Temple with a sample sacrifice for Passover.

Temple Groups Practice Passover Sacrifice

Rabbi Herschel Schacter Passes Away

Rabbi Herschel Schacter, a leading figure in the American Jewish community, has passed away at age 95.

Rabbi Herschel Schacter Passes Away

French Jewish Students Step Up Legal Action Against Twitter

A Jewish student group announced it will be taking further legal action against Twitter over failing to comply with court order.

French Jewish Students Step Up Legal Action Against Twitter

Racist Hungarian Journalist Returns State Prize

A Hungarian television presenter, known for his anti-Semitic remarks, has handed back a prestigious state award after public outcry.

Racist Hungarian Journalist Returns State Prize

Hungary Asks Anti-Semitic Journalist to Return Award

Hungary has asked a journalist who made anti-Semitic remarks to return an award he had been decorated with.

Hungary Asks Anti-Semitic Journalist to Return Award

Israel Asks Hungary to Withdraw Award to Anti-Semitic Journalist

Israel has asked Hungary to withdraw a state journalism award given to a TV presenter who made derogatory remarks about Jews.

Israel Asks Hungary to Withdraw Award to Anti-Semitic Journalist

France: Stolen WWII Art Returned to Jewish Owners

Six paintings that fell into the hands of the Nazis after their Jewish owner was forced to sell have been returned to his grandson.

France: Stolen WWII Art Returned to Jewish Owners

Soldiers, Yeshiva Students Work Together to Help Needy

Soldiers and yeshiva students work together to make Passover happy for needy families.

Soldiers, Yeshiva Students Work Together to Help Needy

In Solidarity, World Jewish Congress to Meet in Hungary

World Jewish Congress to hold annual assembly in Budapest to show solidarity with Hungarian Jews facing "exceptionally strong" anti-Semitism

In Solidarity, World Jewish Congress to Meet in Hungary

Passover Filming of 'Spider-Man' Plagues Brooklyn Jews

Brooklyn Jews are blasting the producers of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” movie for plans to film in the area during the Passover holiday.

Passover Filming of 'Spider-Man' Plagues Brooklyn Jews

Esther Pollard: Petition 'Makes Jonathan Breathe'

Wife of Jonathan Pollard says he is always asking her how many have signed the petition for his freedom.

Esther Pollard: Petition 'Makes Jonathan Breathe'

Pesach Clip: 'I'm an Israeli Soldier, Proud to Be'

The team at Latma satire presents an in-your-face message for the enemies of Israel and their sympathizers for Pesach.

Pesach Clip: 'I'm an Israeli Soldier, Proud to Be'

Greek Soccer Player Banned for Life Over Nazi Salute

A 20-year-old Greek soccer player, who gave a Nazi salute to fans in Athens, has been banned for life from national tournaments.

Greek Soccer Player Banned for Life Over Nazi Salute

Photos: 111 Orphans Celebrate Special Bar Mitzvah

111 boys who have reached the age of Bar celebrated in a unique event organized by Colel Chabad in Israel.

Photos: 111 Orphans Celebrate Special Bar Mitzvah

Pesach Cleaning Yields Photos of MK Edelstein with Pollards

The new Knesset Speaker visited Pollard in 1997. His former aide took pictures – which he ran into now.

Pesach Cleaning Yields Photos of MK Edelstein with Pollards

‘Life is Stronger Than Terror’ for Argentina's Jews

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the 21st memorial of the terror attack on the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, where 28 died.

‘Life is Stronger Than Terror’ for Argentina's Jews

'All For The Boss' Author Ruchama Shain, 98, Passes Away

Rebetzin Ruchama Shain, author of the world-famous book, “All For The Boss,” passed away in Lakewood during the Sabbath at the age of 98.

'All For The Boss' Author Ruchama Shain, 98, Passes Away

Greek Jews Commemorate Anniversary of Deportation to Auschwitz

Thessaloniki commemorated the 70th anniversary of the first deportation of its Jews to Auschwitz.

Greek Jews Commemorate Anniversary of Deportation to Auschwitz

Nefesh B'Nefesh: A Decade of Bringing Jews Home to Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh leaders: Most olim ask about jobs and schooling. There are amazing opportunities in Israel.

Nefesh B'Nefesh: A Decade of Bringing Jews Home to Israel




























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