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Heirs Demand Nazi-Looted Painting Include History in Exhibit

Heirs of German Jew claim auction painting was looted by Nazis, insist that exhibit at Museum of Modern Art explain its history.

Heirs Demand Nazi-Looted Painting Include History in Exhibit

Fire Consumes Historic Connecticut Synagogue, Torahs Survive

A fire seriously damaged a historic synagogue in Connecticut on Sunday morning.

Fire Consumes Historic Connecticut Synagogue, Torahs Survive

NYPD Probes Allegations of Police Brutality Against Jewish Man

NYPD and district attorney’s office have launched investigations into allegations of police brutality against Jewish man in community center

NYPD Probes Allegations of Police Brutality Against Jewish Man

Adelsons Pledge Another $500,000 to 'Rabbi Shmuley's' Campaign

Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has donated another $500,000 to the campaign of New Jersey congressional candidate Shmuley Boteach.

Adelsons Pledge Another $500,000 to 'Rabbi Shmuley's' Campaign

Jewish American and Colleague Win Nobel Prize in Economics

Jewish-American economist Alvin Roth and his American colleague Lloyd Shapley were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics on Monday.

Jewish American and Colleague Win Nobel Prize in Economics

Anti-Semitic Surge on Twitter Prompts Possible Legal Action

Jewish organizations in France have expressed outrage over a wave of anti-Semitic messages that have been sweeping through Twitter.

Anti-Semitic Surge on Twitter Prompts Possible Legal Action

BBC Airs 2-Part Program on Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries

The BBC is airing two programs about the plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries.

BBC Airs 2-Part Program on Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries

Second Ad Featuring PM Netanyahu Airs in Florida

A new ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to hit the airwaves in Florida.

Second Ad Featuring PM Netanyahu Airs in Florida

Video: 100-Year-Old Hadassah Convention in Jerusalem

Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, will mark its 100th year at its convention in Jerusalem next week.

Video: 100-Year-Old Hadassah Convention in Jerusalem

NYC Police Pummel Young Jewish Man

The man, identified as Ehud Halevi, was sleeping at the ALIYA Center in Crown Heights.

NYC Police Pummel Young Jewish Man

Gunter Grass Speaks Out On Israel Again

German novelist Gunter Grass speaks negatively about Israel, again, on German radio.

Gunter Grass Speaks Out On Israel Again

Obama Urged to Cut Ties with Muslim Brotherhood

Simon Wiesenthal Center urges Obama to cut off contacts with the Muslim Brotherhood after anti-Semitic call for Jihad against Israel.

Obama Urged to Cut Ties with Muslim Brotherhood

Dialogue Between Argentina and Iran Over '94 Bombing 'Appalling'

ADL denounced decision of Argentine government to engage in dialogue with Iran over 1994 terror attack on AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires

Dialogue Between Argentina and Iran Over '94 Bombing 'Appalling'

Czech Lawyer: Expert Biased because He Is a Jew

A Czech lawyers' questioning an expert’s fairness because of his Jewish origin has cost him a professional ban of one year.

Czech Lawyer: Expert Biased because He Is a Jew

Nefesh B'Nefesh to Hold Special Conference in New York

The special conference, organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh and the Jewish Agency for Israel, will focus on careers and life in Israel.

Nefesh B'Nefesh to Hold Special Conference in New York

New Swedish Book Compares Israel to South Africa

The Swedish Arts Council is distributing a new book that compares Israel to apartheid South Africa...

New Swedish Book Compares Israel to South Africa

New York City Sued Over Circumcision Laws

A new lawsuit is brought against the city of NYC against the banning of metzitza b'pe.

New York City Sued Over Circumcision Laws

Video: 112-Year-Old Man Shares Secret to Long Life

Torah scholar born in 1900 shares his thoughts on healthy eating, Israeli-Arab conflict.

Video: 112-Year-Old Man Shares Secret to Long Life

Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Holocaust Victims

A Brooklyn woman who has been charged with participating in a $57 million scheme to defraud Holocaust victims pleaded guilty Wednesday.

Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Holocaust Victims

ADL Pulls Out of Interfaith Dialogue Due to 'Outrageous Bias'

ADL has withdrawn from a national interfaith dialogue in response to “a serious breach of trust” by Christian leaders attending meeting.

ADL Pulls Out of Interfaith Dialogue Due to 'Outrageous Bias'

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Rubashkin Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has formally declined to hear an appeal on the conviction of former Agriprocessors executive Sholom Rubashkin.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Rubashkin Case

5 French Islamist Terror Suspects Released

Five French Islamist terror suspects have been released, with seven others due to be arraigned Thursday, according to a judicial source.

5 French Islamist Terror Suspects Released

New Wohl Legacy Room at Jerusalem Great Synagogue

UK Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould on Tuesday inaugurated the Wohl Legacy Room at the Jerusalem Great Synagogue.

New Wohl Legacy Room at Jerusalem Great Synagogue

Video: Chief Rabbis' Blessings for Arutz Sheva Readers

In an Arutz Sheva exclusive, the Chief Rabbi of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Rehovot express their hopes and blessings for the coming year.

Video: Chief Rabbis' Blessings for Arutz Sheva Readers

France: 45% Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks

There has been an increase of 45% in the number of anti-Semitic incidents in France over the past year, according to official data.

France: 45% Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks

German Cabinet Agrees to Protect Circumcision

The German cabinet has agreed to make sure religious circumcision remains legal following a court ruling earlier this year banning it.

German Cabinet Agrees to Protect Circumcision

American Jew Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Americans Robert Lefkowit, a Jew, and Brian Kobilka won the 2012 Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday.

American Jew Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

French Police Find Bomb Supplies in Attack on Kosher Market

French police have found bomb-making materials in a probe of an Islamist terror cell suspected of grenade attack on kosher market.

French Police Find Bomb Supplies in Attack on Kosher Market

Jewish Tip: Enter Winter with Spiritual Energy from the Holdiays

Rabbi Shlomo Katz performed with Soul-Farm at 2nd Night Hakafot and spoke with us about entering the post-Holiday time of the year

Jewish Tip: Enter Winter with Spiritual Energy from the Holdiays

Video: Simchat Torah Dancing at Cave of the Patriarchs Main Hall

For the first time in many years the Yitzchak Hall in Hebron was open for Jews on the night after Simchat Torah. Watch the 2nd Night Hakafot

Video: Simchat Torah Dancing at Cave of the Patriarchs Main Hall

'We Must Exterminate the Jews' Posted to BDS Rally Facebook Page

A Nazi slogan was posted on a Facebook page promoting a rally in Melbourne, Australia, organized by the anti-Israel BDS movement.

'We Must Exterminate the Jews' Posted to BDS Rally Facebook Page

Ebay to Auction Einstein's 'G-d Letter' for $3 Million

A handwritten letter in which Albert Einstein wrote on religion and G-d is going up for sale on eBay, with bids starting at $3 million

Ebay to Auction Einstein's 'G-d Letter' for $3 Million

France: Hundreds of Hate Terrorists on the Loose

Hundreds of hate terrorists are on the loose in France, warns a French minister. Jewish leader: Radical Islam akin to Nazism.

France: Hundreds of Hate Terrorists on the Loose

JNF Fundraiser Disrupted by Pro-PA Rioters in Berlin

A fundraiser last Thursday for the Jewish National Fund and Israeli House was disrupted by pro-Palestinian Authority anarchists in Berlin.

JNF Fundraiser Disrupted by Pro-PA Rioters in Berlin

To Dance Again: Second Hakafot Around Israel

To dance in celebration of the Torah, and then to dance again: the People of Israel were out in force Monday night for Second Hakafot.

To Dance Again: Second Hakafot Around Israel

Hollande Promises Tighter Security in Jewish Institutions

French President Francois Hollande meets Jewish leaders, promises tough anti-terror laws and tighter security.

Hollande Promises Tighter Security in Jewish Institutions

EJP: 'Russel Tribunal on Palestine' Makes 'Mockery of Justice'

European Jewry condemned participation of Geneva mayor at "Russell Tribunal on Palestine," which aims at demonizing, delegitimizing Israel.

EJP: 'Russel Tribunal on Palestine' Makes 'Mockery of Justice'

Video: Thousands Pray at Dawn at Western Wall

Thousands of Jews prayed Sunday at sunrise on “Hoshana Raba”, the last day of the seven-day Sukkot holiday and the eve of Simchat Torah.

Video: Thousands Pray at Dawn at Western Wall

Full-Page Ad in NYT Warns of New Anti-Semitic Blood Libels

The ADL published a full-page ad in The New York Times warning of the anti-Semitic lies that have spread as a result of anti-Islamic film.

Full-Page Ad in NYT Warns of New Anti-Semitic Blood Libels

Drone Attack: ‘I Left Synagogue and Heard a Boom’

“Ear-witnesses” said that after they left synagogue on the Sabbath, they heard a loud boom, not knowing an enemy drone had been downed.

Drone Attack: ‘I Left Synagogue and Heard a Boom’

Budapest Jewish Leader Attacked While Leaving Synagogue

Police in Budapest said they have arrested two men after a Jewish community leader was attacked after leaving synagogue Friday night.

Budapest Jewish Leader Attacked While Leaving Synagogue

Blanks Fired at Synagogue Near Paris

Blanks fired towards a synagogue in the Paris suburb of Argenteuil, hours after police kill a suspect in a previous anti-Semitic attack.

Blanks Fired at Synagogue Near Paris

Israel Shoots Down Unidentified Drone

The Israeli Air Force intercepted an unmanned and unidentified aircraft that entered Israel's airspace early Saturday morning.

Israel Shoots Down Unidentified Drone

Video & Photos: Thousands Celebrate at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva

The annual Sukkot "Simchat Beit Hashoeva" celebration was held at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem. A7 brings the sights and sounds.

Video & Photos: Thousands Celebrate at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva

Temple Mount Closed Off to Jews

Police received intelligence that Muslims planned violence against Jews at the site.

Temple Mount Closed Off to Jews

NJ Congressman Threatens Rabbi Boteach, Adelsons

NJ Congressman threatens his Republican opponent, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, saying he will “have to suffer."

NJ Congressman Threatens Rabbi Boteach, Adelsons

In Crown Heights: 'World Better Off If All Jews Were Lampshades'

A Brooklyn subway station became the venue for the latest bit of Nazi graffiti during the Jewish holidays in the month of Tishrei.

In Crown Heights: 'World Better Off If All Jews Were Lampshades'

Activists: Beware Concerned Christians

At least two prominent Jerusalemites believe that Israel is “selling its soul” to Christian missionaries for their political support

Activists: Beware Concerned Christians

Renowned Cantor Moshe Teleshevsky, OBM

Renowned Hassidic Cantor Moshe Teleshevsky has passed away, on the second day of the Sukkot holiday in the diaspora, in New York.

Renowned Cantor Moshe Teleshevsky, OBM

Video: Rebbe of Spinka Visits Joseph's Tomb, Shomron

The Rebbe of Spinka, Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Weisz, heading the largest Hassidic dynasty of that name, visited the Tomb of the Biblical Joseph.

Video: Rebbe of Spinka Visits Joseph's Tomb, Shomron

NY Democratic Politician Warns Jewish Voters

The candid interview with NY politician Dov Hikind that shocked Democrats across the U.S. as the Assemblyman warns Jewish voters.

NY Democratic Politician Warns Jewish Voters

Rabbi Dovid Price of Flatbush Passes Away

Rabbi Dovid Price, a renowned and beloved member of the Flatbush community passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77.

Rabbi Dovid Price of Flatbush Passes Away

Swastikas Found Spray-Painted on Florida Middle School

Vandals desecrated a middle school in Florida with anti-Semitic graffiti, in what parents and students are calling a hate crime.

Swastikas Found Spray-Painted on Florida Middle School

3 More Jews Arrested on Temple Mount

Three Jewish men were arrested on the Temple Mount on Wednesday, and two on Tuesday, all on intermediate days of the Sukkot holiday.

 3 More Jews Arrested on Temple Mount

German Court Drops Investigation into Nazi Massacre in Italy

German court drops investigation into 17 former Nazi SS soldiers for taking part in the wartime massacre of 560 citizens in Italian village.

German Court Drops Investigation into Nazi Massacre in Italy

Severe Hunger in WWII Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Severe hunger increases breast cancer risk in Jewish women survivors of World War II.

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