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Cuba Refuses to Release American-Jewish Prisoner who fell Ill

An American-Jewish contractor who is imprisoned in Cuba is being denied requests for release despite being diagnosed with cancer

Cuba Refuses to Release American-Jewish Prisoner who fell Ill

Peres: Best To Get Rid of 'Modern Haman' Ahmadinejad without War

“All of us would prefer to get rid of Ahmadinejad, the modern Haman, without war,” President Peres told Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in his Sukkah.

Peres: Best To Get Rid of 'Modern Haman' Ahmadinejad without War

Police Ignore Arab Death Threats at Jews on Temple Mount

Police ignored threats by Arabs to butcher Jews ascending the Temple Mount but arrested an Arab for trying to stab a police officer.

Police Ignore Arab Death Threats at Jews on Temple Mount

Torah and Nuclear Power

New Torah Scroll at Nuclear Reactor ‘Protects Us from Iran’

The first Torah scroll for the Dimona nuclear reactor is being dedicated Tuesday, along with a new synagogue, replacing a bomb shelter.

New Torah Scroll at Nuclear Reactor ‘Protects Us from Iran’

Swastika Spray Painted Near Home of Jewish Activists in New City

A swastika was found spray-painted Monday in a New York suburb, near the home of a Jewish activist whose parents survived the Holocaust.

Swastika Spray Painted Near Home of Jewish Activists in New City

Amazon Offers Concentration Camp Puzzle for Sale

Amazon's Dachau concentration camp puzzle has raised eyebrows - and ire - among many

Amazon Offers Concentration Camp Puzzle for Sale

How a Nazi Leader's Brother Saved Jews

A new book has been released about the Goering brothers. One a Nazi leader, the other a rescuer of Jewish victims from the Holocaust.

How a Nazi Leader's Brother Saved Jews

Secret Passage of Wine and ‘4 Species’ to Jews in Arab Nations

An unidentified rabbi and a Jew from Arab countries have completed a secret mission to bring wine and the”four species” to the Diaspora.

Secret Passage of Wine and ‘4 Species’ to Jews in Arab Nations

Search Underway for Missing Brooklyn Teen

Police searching for 17-year-old Tzvi Hersh Stolzenberg, a Brooklyn resident who has been missing since Wednesday night.

Search Underway for Missing Brooklyn Teen

Religious Travelers Spend Sabbath in Airport

Flight delays left a group of visitors from Pennsylvania stuck in Ben Gurion airport for the Sabbath.

Religious Travelers Spend Sabbath in Airport

Israel Disappointed by Talks Between Argentina and Iran

Israel's embassy in Buenos Aires is disappointed over talks between Argentina and Iran about 1994 attack on a Jewish center.

Israel Disappointed by Talks Between Argentina and Iran

Leading News Agencies Comparing Netanyahu to Hitler?

Associated Press and Reuters both featured 'Nazi salute' photos of Binyamin Netanyahu's U.N. speech.

Leading News Agencies Comparing Netanyahu to Hitler?

The Chief Rabbi Whose Legacy Lives On - Rabbi Avraham Shapira

Rabbi Yaakov Shapira: His way of combining Torah with love of the land and its people thrives; his legacy lives on in his many followers.

The Chief Rabbi Whose Legacy Lives On - Rabbi Avraham Shapira

Jewish Center Bombed in Sweden

A Jewish community center was bombed in Malmo, Sweden, continuing an ongoing wave of anti-Semitic hate in the city.

Jewish Center Bombed in Sweden

Azerbaijan: 3 Jailed for Plotting Murder at Jewish School

Three convicted of planning to murder Jewish teachers in Iran-linked plot.

Azerbaijan: 3 Jailed for Plotting Murder at Jewish School

Dozens of Senators Urge Cuban President to Release Alan Gross

A bipartisan group of Unites States senators wrote a letter to Cuban President Raul Castro, urging him to release Alan Gross.

Dozens of Senators Urge Cuban President to Release Alan Gross

Anti-Semitism at Northeastern University

A tolerance organization has released a 30 minute video this week showing anti-Semitic faculty activity at Northeastern University.

Anti-Semitism at Northeastern University

New Proposed German Law Okays Ritual Circumcision

A new proposed German law is set to approve ritual circumcision, hopefully ending the threat to the custom practiced by Jews and Muslims.

New Proposed German Law Okays Ritual Circumcision

High School Students Complete Talmud Study Cycle on Vacation

Yeshiva High School students fulfilled a special task during summer vacation - completing a cycle of Daf Yomi Talmud study.

High School Students Complete Talmud Study Cycle on Vacation

Video: Egyptian Pundit Arrested for Defacing Pro-Israel Ad

An Egyptian-American anti-Israel activist was arrested for vandalizing a pro-Israel billboard on NYC’s Times Square subway station.

Video: Egyptian Pundit Arrested for Defacing Pro-Israel Ad

Vandalism at Czech Jewish Cemetery

26 headstones broken at Jewish cemetery in the village of Prudice in southwestern Czech Republic.

Vandalism at Czech Jewish Cemetery

Chief Rabbi: Israel Will Win – with or without US

Israel will defeat Iran, with or without the US, says Chief Rabbi Metzger, who asks Jews to focus on good relations with others.

Chief Rabbi: Israel Will Win – with or without US

Be Inscribed for a Good Year

Kol Nidre Ushers in Yom Kippur Fast: Reflection and Atonement

The most solemn day of the year begins Tuesday eve. A time to pray, to think about who we are and where we are going. Chatima Tova.

Kol Nidre Ushers in Yom Kippur Fast: Reflection and Atonement

Swastikas Found Painted on Two Bangor Synagogues

Police in Bangor are investigating reports of anti-Semitic graffiti that were found spray-painted on two synagogues.

Swastikas Found Painted on Two Bangor Synagogues

Germany Probes Alleged Nazi Camp Guard Living in U.S.

Germany has opened a war crimes investigation against Johann “Hans” Breyer, a former Nazi camp guard who has been living in US for 60 years

Germany Probes Alleged Nazi Camp Guard Living in U.S.

Yom Kippur: Tips for Easier Fasting

As Jewish people around the world prepare for Yom Kippur, Arutz Sheva brings you some tips on how to prepare for the 25-hour fast.

Yom Kippur: Tips for Easier Fasting

Thousands Participate in Selichot at Kotel

Tens of thousands take part in the last Selichot prayers before Yom Kippur at the Kotel (Western Wall).

Thousands Participate in Selichot at Kotel

Goebbels' Love Letters, Fiction to Go on Sale

Poems, love letters and works of fiction written by Joseph Goebbels before he became Hitler's propaganda chief went on sale this week.

Goebbels' Love Letters, Fiction to Go on Sale

Esther Pollard: Release for Jonathan is 'Idle Rumor'

The wife of imprisoned former Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard says a report her husband will be granted clemency is simply an “idle rumor.”

Esther Pollard: Release for Jonathan is 'Idle Rumor'

Worldwide Weather Forecast for Yom Kippur

The Yom Kippur fast day Wednesday will be accompanied by relatively comfortable weather in most of the world but much warmer in Israel.

Worldwide Weather Forecast for Yom Kippur

Russian-Speaking Jewish Organization Added to UJA Federation

For the first time in 17 years, UJA-Federation of New York has added a new organization to its network, representing Russian-speaking Jewry.

Russian-Speaking Jewish Organization Added to UJA Federation

IDF High Holiday Video Prayer of Tears and Hope

The military releases a gripping video of an IDF Cantor’s recital of the “U-Netaneh Tokef” prayer with background of soldiers in battle.

IDF High Holiday Video Prayer of Tears and Hope

SMS Calls Ukraine’s Jews to Pray on Yom Kippur

Ukraine’s Chief Rabbi is announcing prayer times by SMS to encourage Jews to attend synagogue on Yom Kippur.

SMS Calls Ukraine’s Jews to Pray on Yom Kippur

Diamond Firm Offers ‘Star of David’ Gem

A Canadian diamond firm says it has designed a diamond that that can be cut to show the six-pointed Star of David.

Diamond Firm Offers ‘Star of David’ Gem

Rabbis Laud Romney: 'Stated Halakhah on Land of Israel'

Pikuach Nefesh rabbis happy with Mitt Romney's "sober" view regarding conceding land to the Arabs.

Rabbis Laud Romney: 'Stated Halakhah on Land of Israel'

French Minister: Wear Kippot 'with Pride'

Interior Minister Manuel Valls dismisses Marine Le Pen's call for a ban on Jewish kippa, as European Jewish groups register strong protest.

French Minister: Wear Kippot 'with Pride'

Countdown to Moshiach: Worldwide Jewish Prayer at 11 A.M. EDT

Jews worldwide will simultaneously be part of a unique worldwide Jewish Prayer for Peace and Moshiach at 5 pm Sunday, 11 am EDT.

Countdown to Moshiach: Worldwide Jewish Prayer at 11 A.M. EDT

20 Buses from All of Israel to Converge on Hevron Sunday night

Selichot community prayer event in Hevron aims at uniting Jewish people from all over the country

20 Buses from All of Israel to Converge on Hevron Sunday night

Nazi War Criminal 'Dr. Death' Officially Declared Dead

Nazi war criminal Aribert Heim, known as "Doctor Death", has officially been pronounced dead.

Nazi War Criminal 'Dr. Death' Officially Declared Dead

Upper West Side Deli Vandalized with Anti-Semitic Slogans

A restaurant on New York's Upper West Side was defaced by vandals, who scrawled anti-Semitic graffiti on the walls.

Upper West Side Deli Vandalized with Anti-Semitic Slogans

Jewish Filmmaker Makes the Past Come to Life

Why is a retired lawyer traipsing around trails and talking about Holocaust survivors? If it's Ethan Bensinger, he's promoting his new film.

Jewish Filmmaker Makes the Past Come to Life

After Tragic Loss, Kletzky Family Expands

The Kletzky family received some good news this week: On Friday morning, a healthy daughter was born to the family.

After Tragic Loss, Kletzky Family Expands

French Far-Right Leader Calls to Ban Kippah

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen: If the Muslim veil is banned, the kippah is banned in public as well.

French Far-Right Leader Calls to Ban Kippah

Holocaust Memorial Center Opening at Drancy Transit Camp

Almost 70 years after first deportations of French Jews to Auschwitz, memorial to open in the suburbs of Paris.

Holocaust Memorial Center Opening at Drancy Transit Camp

Is There a "Jewish Vote"? Conference to Take Place in New York

The first ever conference on the impact and patterns of the Jewish vote will be held on September 23, at Fordham University, New York.

Is There a "Jewish Vote"? Conference to Take Place in New York

New Controversial Jihad Ads to Appear in NYC Subway Stations

A new pro-Israel advertisement is set to make its debut on New York City's subway system next week.

New Controversial Jihad Ads to Appear in NYC Subway Stations

MK to French President: Protect Jewish Schools

MK Danon: Extremists who murdered U.S. ambassador trying to attack Jews worldwide. Knesset to discuss Sarcelles firebombing.

MK to French President: Protect Jewish Schools

France: Firebomb Attack on Jewish Supermarket in Sarcelles

Two unknown attackers hurled firebombs (Molotov cocktails) at a Jewish supermarket in Sarcelles, near Paris, France on Wednesday.

France: Firebomb Attack on Jewish Supermarket in Sarcelles

Rosh Hashannah ‘Card’ Saves Families from Hunger

A Rosh Hashannah greeting card from the Meir Panim foundations carries a double meaning – a greeting plus a shopping debit card.

Rosh Hashannah ‘Card’ Saves Families from Hunger

E-Mail 'Nagger' Helps You Keep Rosh Hashannah Vows

A group of rabbis have devised a new e-mail alert service aimed at reminding people to keep their Rosh Hashannah resolutions.

E-Mail 'Nagger' Helps You Keep Rosh Hashannah Vows

NJ Jewish Couple Killed While Walking Home from Synagogue

A husband and wife who were returning home from synagogue in East Brunswick this past Shabbat, were struck by a car and killed.

NJ Jewish Couple Killed While Walking Home from Synagogue

Putin Greets Russian Jews for Rosh Hashannah

In a Rosh Hashannah greeting to Russian Jews, President Vladimir Putin praised the holiday and the values of Judaism.

Putin Greets Russian Jews for Rosh Hashannah

Photos: Israeli Couple Weds in Uman, Ukraine

Israeli couple weds in Uman, Ukraine, the first time that a wedding takes place at the tomb of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

Photos: Israeli Couple Weds in Uman, Ukraine

Widow of Former Chief Rabbi Asks Jews to Pray for Pollard

Rabbanit Tzvia Eliyahu asks Jews around the world to say a prayer for Jonathan Pollard during Rosh Hashanah.

Widow of Former Chief Rabbi Asks Jews to Pray for Pollard

Video: What Really Happened 5773 Years Ago?

Rosh Hashannah often is mistakenly considered the birthday of the Creation of the world, which actually started six days earlier.

Video: What Really Happened 5773 Years Ago?

Shana Tova, a Happy New Year

Days of Awe Begin Sunday Evening with the New Year Holiday

"Repentance, prayer and charity will avert evil decrees" and bring each of us closer to what G-d intended for man to be. Shana Tova to all.

Days of Awe Begin Sunday Evening with the New Year Holiday




























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