Jewish News (Page 226)


Police Recover Stolen Brooklyn Torah Valued at $30,000

A Brooklyn Torah that was reported to be stolen and estimated to be worth around $30,000 was found, according to officials.

Police Recover Stolen Brooklyn Torah Valued at $30,000

Top Jewish Leaders Meet with Hagel

Top Jewish leaders met with controversial defense secretary nominee, Chuck Hagel, in what seems to be an effort to placate Jewish concerns.

Top Jewish Leaders Meet with Hagel

Hungarian Lawmaker Planning Speaking Tour on ‘Zionist Threat’

A lawmaker from the blatantly anti-Semitic Hungarian Jobbik Party is planning to begin a lecture tour regarding the “Zionist threat.”

Hungarian Lawmaker Planning Speaking Tour on ‘Zionist Threat’

Schwarzenegger Seeks Assistance of Jewish Rights Group

Former California Governor has sought the assistance of a prominent Jewish group upon hearing news of 'Hitler poster.'

Schwarzenegger Seeks Assistance of Jewish Rights Group

Qatar Quietly Helping Yemenite Jews Reach Israel?

A Lebanese source says that a group of Jews from Yemen are on their way to Israel – via Qatar.

Qatar Quietly Helping Yemenite Jews Reach Israel?

Video, Photos: Satmar Rebbe Arrives in Israel

The Satmar Rebbe arrived in Israel on Sunday night and took part in an anti-voting rally in Jerusalem.

Video, Photos: Satmar Rebbe Arrives in Israel

Italian Parliamentarian, Journalist Plans Aliyah

Italian Parliament Member Fiamma Nirenstein says she won’t run for re-election at the Chamber of Deputies. Instead, she’s moving to Israel.

Italian Parliamentarian, Journalist Plans Aliyah

2,000th Member of Lost Tribe Returns Home

The 2,000th member of the ancient Bnei Menashe community lands in Israel as a new citizen.

2,000th Member of Lost Tribe Returns Home

Rare Nazi-Seized Posters to Auction in New York

A trove of about 4,300 rare vintage advertising posters that were seized by the Nazis in 1938 will go to auction in New York.

Rare Nazi-Seized Posters to Auction in New York

Russia Slams US Fine Over Disputed Chabad-Lubavitch Archive

Russia criticized a ruling by a US judge to fine Moscow $50,000 a day for failing to return a historic Jewish library to Chabad-Lubavitch

Russia Slams US Fine Over Disputed Chabad-Lubavitch Archive

‘Inspiring’ Hitler Apps Featured on Android Google Play

Google’s app store for Androids is offering products featuring information for those who seek the “inspiration” of Adolf Hitler.

‘Inspiring’ Hitler Apps Featured on Android Google Play

Hotel Security Guard Arrested for Vandalizing Yeshiva's Torah

A hotel security guard was arrested in Tennessee for vandalizing a Torah scroll and other property belonging to a Hebrew academy.

Hotel Security Guard Arrested for Vandalizing Yeshiva's Torah

Rambam - The Sage who Teaches us That Torah and Science Coexist

Arutz Sheva TV joined the annual conference on the Legacy of the Rambam (Maimonides) and visited the unique heritage center in Tiberias.

Rambam - The Sage who Teaches us That Torah and Science Coexist

Ancient Shilo Vase Stolen

Police to search for vase that provides evidence Shilo was sacked by Philistines.

Ancient Shilo Vase Stolen

Temple Laver Moved to New Home

Temple Institute moves to new headquarters, and takes giant laver with it.

Temple Laver Moved to New Home

Leading Austrian Neo-Nazi Receives 9 Year Prison Sentence

A Viennese court sentenced a neo-Nazi figure in Austria to nine years in prison for his role in launching a website that glorifies Nazism.

Leading Austrian Neo-Nazi Receives 9 Year Prison Sentence

Youngest Survivor on Schindler's List Dies at 83

The youngest of 1,100 Jews saved from the Nazis by Oskar Schindler has died in Southern California at the age of 83.

Youngest Survivor on Schindler's List Dies at 83

Popular German Rapper Utilizes Twitter to Delete Israel

A popular German rap star sparked outrage after tweeting “Free Palestine” and a map of the Israel filled with colors of “Palestinian” flag.

Popular German Rapper Utilizes Twitter to Delete Israel

Jewish Inmates in Florida to Receive Kosher Food

The Florida Department of Corrections agreed to serve kosher food to Jewish inmates, ending a five-year struggle.

Jewish Inmates in Florida to Receive Kosher Food

Ann Arbor Transportation Agency Rejects Anti-Israel Ads

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority has, for the second time, rejected a request to run an anti-Israel advertisement on its buses.

Ann Arbor Transportation Agency Rejects Anti-Israel Ads

Israeli Soccer Player Targeted by Anti-Semitic Facebook Attacks

Israeli soccer player Tal Ben Haim of the Queens Park Rangers was targeted by a wave of anti-Semitic abuse on the club’s Facebook page.

Israeli Soccer Player Targeted by Anti-Semitic Facebook Attacks

Jewish Canadian Couple Found Dead in Florida Townhouse

A Jewish couple from Toronto was dead inside their south Florida apartment on Thursday night, with police investigating a double homicide.

Jewish Canadian Couple Found Dead in Florida Townhouse

Colorado Swastika Defacements Continue; Police Have No Leads

For the second time in a week, Jews in Colorado were confronted with the ugly and frightening sight of swastikas drawn on a building

Colorado Swastika Defacements Continue; Police Have No Leads

New York Court Upholds 'Metzizah' Injunction

New York City court approves directive that consent form must be signed before “metzizah be'peh” stage of the Jewish bris is performed.

New York Court Upholds 'Metzizah' Injunction

Rabbi Ovadia Hospitalized after 'Light Stroke'

Sephardic sage felt ill during morning prayers. He is in good condition.

Rabbi Ovadia Hospitalized after 'Light Stroke'

Slovak Police Find Key Witness in Trial of Nazi War Criminal

Slovak police have found a key witness in the case of suspected Nazi war criminal Laszlo Csatary, Hungarian media reported.

Slovak Police Find Key Witness in Trial of Nazi War Criminal

Obama's Treasury Pick is Orthodox Jew with Strong Jewish Ties

Obama is set to appoint Jack Lew as Treasury Secretary, an orthodox Jew with strong ties within the Jewish community.

Obama's Treasury Pick is Orthodox Jew with Strong Jewish Ties

Probe over Hungarian MP's 'Jewish List' Dropped

Jewish groups expressed "disappointment" after prosecutors dropped probe against far-right MP.

Probe over Hungarian MP's 'Jewish List' Dropped

80 Year Old 'Bar Mitzvah Boy' Twins With Disabled Israeli

An 80-year-old American and 13-year-old Israel boy are "bar mitzvah twins" through network for the disabled.

80 Year Old 'Bar Mitzvah Boy' Twins With Disabled Israeli

Rain, Snow Do Not Stop Chabad

Major storm no obstacle for Chabad’s Jewish outreach gathering.

Rain, Snow Do Not Stop Chabad

Poland Probes Artist's Use of Holocaust Victims' Ashes

Polish prosecutors have launched an investigation into a Swedish artist's claims that he used the ashes of Holocaust victims in his artwork.

Poland Probes Artist's Use of Holocaust Victims' Ashes

Auschwitz Records 1.43 Million Visitors in 2012

The Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp memorial and museum registered 1.43 million visitors in 2012, a record number in its 65-year history.

Auschwitz Records 1.43 Million Visitors in 2012

Head of Catholic Sect Calls Jews 'Enemies of Church'

Vatican reaffirms its commitment to dialogue with Jews after head of a traditionalist breakaway group called them "enemies of the Church."

Head of Catholic Sect Calls Jews 'Enemies of Church'

Who Controls Vandalized Mount of Olives?

Jerusalem Arabs destroyed a dozen graves at the Mount of Olives cemetery, supposedly under Israeli sovereignty.

Who Controls Vandalized Mount of Olives?

Bar-Ilan's '21st Century Zionism' Material for Day Schools

An innovative "Israel throughout the Year" curriculum for schools in the United States has been completed by Bar-Ilan University

Bar-Ilan's '21st Century Zionism' Material for Day Schools

Photos: 150 Rabbis from Forty Countries Worldwide Pray in Hevron

Over one hundred and fifty orthodox rabbis from 40 Jewish communities worldwide arrived in Hevron to pray at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Photos: 150 Rabbis from Forty Countries Worldwide Pray in Hevron

Bankrupt Airline Leaves Israelis Stranded in Ukraine

Dozens of Israelis have been stranded since Sunday in Kiev after the airline with which they had flown, AeroSvit, went bankrupt.

Bankrupt Airline Leaves Israelis Stranded in Ukraine

Festival of Caricatures in Tehran Explicitly Denies Holocaust

European Jewish Congress calls on international community to condemn a festival of caricatures initiated by Iran in effort to deny Holocaust

Festival of Caricatures in Tehran Explicitly Denies Holocaust

Nefesh B'Nefesh Launches First Art Exhibit of New Olim

Nefesh B’Nefesh and the Ort Braude Academic College have launched an art exhibition to display the creative talents of Western Olim.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Launches First Art Exhibit of New Olim

Austrian Jewish Leader Warns of Alarming Rise in Anti-Semitism

The leader of Vienna's Jewish community has warned that the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the country has doubled over the past year.

Austrian Jewish Leader Warns of Alarming Rise in Anti-Semitism

Investigator Removed from Bulgaria Bombing Probe

Bulgarian officials removed an investigator from a probe into an attack that killed five Israelis, after she revealed sensitive information

Investigator Removed from Bulgaria Bombing Probe

Shilo Find May Show It was Sacked by Philistines

Evidence of destruction confirms conjecture that Shilo was destroyed after Even Ha'ezer war.

Shilo Find May Show It was Sacked by Philistines

Reform Groups Demand 'Reform' of Long-Standing Kotel Policies

Reform groups filed a petition with the High Court demanding the removal of Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich as Rabbi of the Kotel.

Reform Groups Demand 'Reform' of Long-Standing Kotel Policies

Rabbi Yosef: Yeshiva Students Should Leave Israel to Avoid Draft

If the government attempts to draft yeshiva students, the students will have no choice but to leave Israel, said Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Rabbi Yosef: Yeshiva Students Should Leave Israel to Avoid Draft

Ancient Afghan Papers Shed Light on Jewish Life

Cache of 1,000-year-old documents written by Afghan Jews provides great insight into medieval Jewish life in central Asia.

Ancient Afghan Papers Shed Light on Jewish Life

Pew Poll Confirms 'Israel Gap' Between Republicans, Democrats

The Republican Jewish Coalition has highlighted a recent poll that shows “large gap” in support for Israel between Republicans and Democrats

Pew Poll Confirms 'Israel Gap' Between Republicans, Democrats

Israeli Imprisoned in Yemen, Accused of Spying

An Israeli accused of spying for Israel has been imprisoned for the last several weeks in Yemen, the country’s media reported Wednesday.

Israeli Imprisoned in Yemen, Accused of Spying

24-Year-Old Jew Murdered in Iran

24-year-old Daniel Magrufta, who was dating the daughter of a member of the Revolutionary Guards, was murdered in Iran.

24-Year-Old Jew Murdered in Iran

Israel's Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Israel's chief rabbis send letter to the President of the European Council, urge him to work to stop anti-Semitism.

Israel's Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Puah Institute Holds 13th Conference

This time there was no boycott or ruckus over "women's inclusion."

Puah Institute Holds 13th Conference

11 Year-Old Ping Pong Champ Won't Play on Shabbat

An 11 year-old Jewish girl from Long Island opted out of competing in US Table Tennis Championships because it fell out on Shabbat.

11 Year-Old Ping Pong Champ Won't Play on Shabbat

Hungarian Jews Cautiously Welcome Holocaust Pension Hike

Hungarian Jews welcome pension hike for Holocaust survivors, but say government needs to do more to combat anti-Semitism.

Hungarian Jews Cautiously Welcome Holocaust Pension Hike

A Prayer from a Wheelchair at the Kotel

Magen David and Police made an exception to allow a man to pray at the Kotel when he explained his illness may not allow him another chance.

A Prayer from a Wheelchair at the Kotel

Netanyahu Quotes Bible to Warn of Hamas Coup in Ramallah

Netanyahu quoted this week’s Torah reading -- “Now There Arose a New King Over Egypt” -- and warned of a Hamas takeover of Ramallah.

Netanyahu Quotes Bible to Warn of Hamas Coup in Ramallah

Court Rules: Texas Jewish Inmate Should Be Served Kosher Food

A Jewish man imprisoned for murder in Texas should be served kosher meals, a federal appeals court ruled.

Court Rules: Texas Jewish Inmate Should Be Served Kosher Food

Sadigura Rebbe Passes Away

Funeral is scheduled to leave the Sadigura Beit Midrash on Gutmacher Street in Bnei Brak at 1:30 p.m.

Sadigura Rebbe Passes Away




























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