Jewish News (Page 228)


Chabad-Lubavitch Brings Hanukkah Message to Prime Minister

A delegation of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries shared the spirit of Hanukkah this week in a meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Chabad-Lubavitch Brings Hanukkah Message to Prime Minister

Hanukkah: U.S. Ambassador and Chabad Hassidim Light up Tel Aviv

Dan Shapiro, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, participates in a Hanukkah candle lighting with Chabad Hassidim in Tel Aviv.

Hanukkah: U.S. Ambassador and Chabad Hassidim Light up Tel Aviv

'Sandy'-Tested Menorah from Long Island Heads to White House

A 90-year-old menorah from Long Island that was devastated by Hurricane Sandy will be displayed at White House Hanukkah party.

'Sandy'-Tested Menorah from Long Island Heads to White House

ADL's List of Top 10 Issues Affecting Jews in 2012

Troubling resurgence of anti-Semitism, Iran's nuclear program, and lopsided vote at UN topped ADL's list of issues affecting Jews in 2012.

ADL's List of Top 10 Issues Affecting Jews in 2012

German Parliament Adopts Law Allowing Circumcision

Germany passed a law allowing religious circumcision, clarifying legal situation after a court ruled rite amounted to grievous bodily harm.

German Parliament Adopts Law Allowing Circumcision

Jews Warned Not to Wear Kippot, Stars of David in Copenhagen

Officials in Denmark have warned Jews to avoid openly wearing Jewish and religious symbols, amid increasing anti-Israel sentiments.

Jews Warned Not to Wear Kippot, Stars of David in Copenhagen

'Sharing Light' in The Safran Dreidel Collection

Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran shares the latest additions to his multifaceted dreidel collection, the largest in the world.

'Sharing Light' in The Safran Dreidel Collection

A Volunteer in a Million

Many people enjoy volunteering by helping less fortunate. Others pledge monetary donations. And then there are those who combine the two.

A Volunteer in a Million

Arad Creates Hanukkah 'Miracle' for Chabad Women

On the eighth day of Hanukkah, the annual National Chabad-Lubavitch Women's Convention is to be held in Arad – thanks to a miracle.

Arad Creates Hanukkah 'Miracle' for Chabad Women

Next Congress Will Be ‘Less Jewish’

The new Congress has fewer Jews for the second straight time. Israel is less of a drawing card. Just ask outgoing non-Jewish Rep. West.

Next Congress Will Be ‘Less Jewish’

Secular Kibbutz ‘Revolts,’ Dedicates New Torah Scroll

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house Tuesday when secular Kibbutz Givat Brenner dedicated a new Torah scroll its members paid for.

Secular Kibbutz ‘Revolts,’ Dedicates New Torah Scroll

Lights, Camera, Chanukah!

Many musical & humorous clips can be seen on the web these days. One Chabad video presents the basic and essential "how to" for Hanukkah.

Lights, Camera, Chanukah!

Police Drop Probe of Artist Using Holocaust Victims' Ashes

Swedish police said they dropped an investigation into an artist who used paint mixed from ashes of Holocaust victims in a watercolor.

Police Drop Probe of Artist Using Holocaust Victims' Ashes

R. Karelitz: 'Stomach Stapling' Operations Too Dangerous

A major hareidi rabbinical figure expressed deep concerns over the safety of gastric bypass surgery.

R. Karelitz: 'Stomach Stapling' Operations Too Dangerous

An Army Marches on Its -- Sufganiyot

How many traditional Hanukkah fried jelly doughnuts – “sufganiyot” – does the IDF need to feed its soldiers? And can they be made healthy?

An Army Marches on Its -- Sufganiyot

New 'Weapon' for Missionaries: 'Christian Prayer Shawl'

Christian missionaries have found a new, wily way to spread their beliefs to innocent Jews who have no interest in Christianity

New 'Weapon' for Missionaries: 'Christian Prayer Shawl'

Young Israel Cited as ‘Hurricane Sandy Heroes’

A NY Jewish council has cited Young Israel leaders for being "heroes" in relief efforts after Superstorm Sandy devastated the region.

Young Israel Cited as ‘Hurricane Sandy Heroes’

Only Jewish Day School in New Zealand Capital Closes

The only Jewish day school in New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington has closed after over 25 years of serving the community.

Only Jewish Day School in New Zealand Capital Closes

Hanukkah Message Prompts Speculations of 'Obamannukah'

President Barack Obama released his yearly message Friday, wishing Jewish people around the world a happy Hanukkah.

Hanukkah Message Prompts Speculations of 'Obamannukah'

Yankees Offer Youkilis $12 Million

The New York Yankees reportedly offered Jewish free agent Kevin Youkilis a one-year, $12 million contract.

Yankees Offer Youkilis $12 Million

Video Highlights 'Orthodox Jewish All-Stars'

A new video released by “Jew in the City” attempts to dispel the many pre-conceived ideas regarding Orthodox Jews.

Video Highlights 'Orthodox Jewish All-Stars'

'Jerusalem of the North' Recounts Pre-WWII Jewish Heritage

Lithuania launched a new campaign for European students that reveals the country's once rich Jewish culture, as well as its tragic end.

'Jerusalem of the North' Recounts Pre-WWII Jewish Heritage

Hanukkah Video Series: The Land of Gush Katif Longs for Her Sons

The second clip from the Katif Center video series for Hannukkah presents Rabbi Yitzhak Amitai, expelled from Azmona to Shomria.

Hanukkah Video Series: The Land of Gush Katif Longs for Her Sons

IDF Soldiers Learn About Hanukkah By Seeing the Sights

Some 20,000 IDF soldiers are this week attending special tours of the country, based on the history and traditions of Hanukkah

IDF Soldiers Learn About Hanukkah By Seeing the Sights

Pollard Returns to Prison After Week-Long Hospitalization

Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard returned to prison after spending last week in the hospital undergoing a battery of medical consultations.

Pollard Returns to Prison After Week-Long Hospitalization

Hanukkah Video Song and Dance: G-d Was on Our Side’

Yeshiva students from Reishit Yerushalayim in Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, have put on a song and dance for Hanukkah

Hanukkah Video Song and Dance: G-d Was on Our Side’

Hanukkah Video Series: Gush Katif Residents Light Candles Part 1

Former residents of Gush Katif light Hanukkah candles and speak of people and symbols from which they drew strength.

Hanukkah Video Series: Gush Katif Residents Light Candles Part 1

Investigation against Swedish 'Artist' who used Jews' Ashes

Police launched investigation after a citizen said the "artist" was “disturbing the peace of the dead.”

Investigation against Swedish 'Artist' who used Jews' Ashes

Rabbanit Rachel Neriya Eulogized: ‘End of an Era’

Rabbinit Rachel Neriya is laid to rest. Her dedication, kindness are remembered.

Rabbanit Rachel Neriya Eulogized: ‘End of an Era’

University of Toulouse Nixes Support Mtg for PFLP Terror Group

A meeting to express support for the PFLP terrorist support organization at the University of Toulouse has been cancelled by administrators.

University of Toulouse Nixes Support Mtg for PFLP Terror Group

New TV 'Hitlerland' Series Expected to Grip Audiences

New TV drama, based on novel "Hitlerland", will relay "fictional tapestry of political intrigue. pursuit of power and personal danger."

New TV 'Hitlerland' Series Expected to Grip Audiences

National Religious Pioneer Rabbanit Rachel Neriya Passes Away

Rabbanit Rachel Neriya z"tl, the widow of Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neriya z”tl, passed away Thursday.

National Religious Pioneer Rabbanit Rachel Neriya Passes Away

EJC: Swedish Jewish Community 'Dying of 1,000 Cuts'

Sweden's Jewish community is in “grave danger” after a series of anti-Semitic attacks, warns the European Jewish Congress.

EJC: Swedish Jewish Community 'Dying of 1,000 Cuts'

Families of Lithuanian Holocaust Victims to Receive Compensation

Lithuanian Jews who survived the Nazi Holocaust and Soviet terror during World War II will receive symbolic compensation next year

Families of Lithuanian Holocaust Victims to Receive Compensation

Unabated Anti-Semitism in Paris: Vandals Target Kosher Pizzeria

Anti-Semitism once again hit the streets of Paris over the weekend, when large swastikas were scrawled on a kosher pizzeria.

Unabated Anti-Semitism in Paris: Vandals Target Kosher Pizzeria

Chabad Student Center to Spin Dreidels for Guinness Record

Students at the Binghamton University's Chabad Student Center are planning to spin their dreidels to a Guinness World Record next week.

Chabad Student Center to Spin Dreidels for Guinness Record

‘Aunt Mary,’ Friend to Soldiers, Dead at 58

Soldiers knew Miriam Feiner as “Aunt Mary,” who ‘loved IDF soldiers like her own children.’

‘Aunt Mary,’ Friend to Soldiers, Dead at 58

Bachmann: Israel Needs U.S. Support More than Ever

Thousands gather for 30th annual Bet El Yeshiva dinner in New York City. "Israel is G-d's idea. All we're doing is following Him."

Bachmann: Israel Needs U.S. Support More than Ever

Miami Vandals Try to Extinguish Light of Hanukkah

A giant menorah and dreidel in Miami were vandalized, in an unsuccessful attempt to spoil the spirit of Hanukkah.

Miami Vandals Try to Extinguish Light of Hanukkah

Memories of Rabbi Neriya Help Unite Jews

Hundreds of Jews paid tribute to Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neriya, 17 years after the passing of the founder of Bnei Akiva religious high schools.

Memories of Rabbi Neriya Help Unite Jews

Chabad Celebrates 'Rosh Hashanah of Hassidism'

Chabad-Lubavitch hassidim around the world begin to celebrate Yud Tet Kislev, the “Rosh Hashanah of Hassidism.”

Chabad Celebrates 'Rosh Hashanah of Hassidism'

Hungarian PM Vows to Protect Jews, Fails to 'Quarantine' Jobbik

Hungarian Prime Minister vowed to defend country's Jews from anti-Semitism after a far-right MP made anti-Jewish remarks in parliament.

Hungarian PM Vows to Protect Jews, Fails to 'Quarantine' Jobbik

Public School Teacher Indoctrinates with Anti-Israel Rap

A public school teacher in Australia has been disciplined after playing an overtly anti-Israel song to her students.

Public School Teacher Indoctrinates with Anti-Israel Rap

Harvard 'Social Club' Tells Jews 'Don't Apply'

Students at Harvard University received invitations to an unrecognized club saying "Jews need not apply".

Harvard 'Social Club'  Tells Jews 'Don't Apply'

Pollard's Condition Stabilized

Esther Pollard receives update: her husband is still hospitalized but his condition is stable.

Pollard's Condition Stabilized

AMIT Donors Visit Rocket Stricken Town of Kiryat Malachi

American donors of the AMIT school network visit the city of Kiryat Malachi which was hit by countless rockets.

AMIT Donors Visit Rocket Stricken Town of Kiryat Malachi

Israel Action Network Counters Assault on Israel's Legitimacy

The Israel Action Network, an initiative of the JFNA, develops strategies to counter the assaults on Israel.

Israel Action Network Counters Assault on Israel's Legitimacy

Thousands Rally Against Anti-Semitism in Budapest

Several thousand people attended a rally in Hungary to protest anti-Jewish and anti-Israeli remarks by far-right politicians.

Thousands Rally Against Anti-Semitism in Budapest

Outrage: 'White/Jewish City Council Member Representing NYC?'

A NY City Council hopeful asks constituents: “A White/Jewish City Council Member representing Upper Manhattan?”

Outrage: 'White/Jewish City Council Member Representing NYC?'

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Rabbi Zalman Melamed Underscores Need for Unity

Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed, head of the Beit El Yeshiva, underscores the need for unity in Israel and in the religious Zionist camp.

Rabbi Zalman Melamed Underscores Need for Unity

Argentina to Propose Agenda on Talks Over Jewish Center Bombing

Argentina will soon propose an agenda to Iran on talks to settle lawsuits related to the 1994 bombing of a Jewish aid organization.

Argentina to Propose Agenda on Talks Over Jewish Center Bombing

Prayers for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Shas spiritual leader is suffering from extreme pain in his leg.

Prayers for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Pollard Hospitalized After He Collapsed

Jonathan Pollard's condition is not known. His wife was informed of his hospitalization.

Pollard Hospitalized After He Collapsed

Jewish Groups Blast 'Pyrrhic' UN Resolution

The UN has handed the PA "a pyrrhic public relations victory," asserts ADL; NCYI. Agudah laud countries opposed, WJC notes Nov. 29 date.

Jewish Groups Blast 'Pyrrhic' UN Resolution

Neo-Nazi Hungarian Deputy Calls for Resignation of 'Israeli' MP

Outrage over anti-Semitic remarks in Hungarian parliament continued unabated, with Jobbik deputy calling for resignation of 'Israeli' MP.

Neo-Nazi Hungarian Deputy Calls for Resignation of 'Israeli' MP




























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