Jewish News (Page 235)


Canadian Jewish Advocacy Group Calls to Boycott United Church

Canadian Jewish community called to cut ties with the United Church of Canada after it affirms a boycott of 'settlements'.

Canadian Jewish Advocacy Group Calls to Boycott United Church

Shoe Seller Shoos Away Anti-Israel Boycotters

BDS tactics "are not the Australian way," says Australian politician, after anti-Israel activists target store for selling Israeli shoes.

Shoe Seller Shoos Away Anti-Israel Boycotters

ADL: 'Think Security' During High Holidays

ADL is reaching out to synagogues and Jewish communities across the country, providing them with security information prior to High Holidays

ADL: 'Think Security' During High Holidays

Aryeh Wise, 33, Dead in Kayak Accident in Canada

His friend, Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski: "All my memories of him are of joy, an open heart and laughter."

Aryeh Wise, 33, Dead in Kayak Accident in Canada

Europe Celebrates 'Spirit of Jewish Humor'

The 13th annual European Day of Jewish Culture will take place on September 2 in cities and countries across Europe.

Europe Celebrates 'Spirit of Jewish Humor'

Police: Religion Not Motive in Michigan Attack

Police said they do not believe that the attack against Zachary Tennen, a Jewish student from Michigan, was an anti-Semitic hate crime.

Police: Religion Not Motive in Michigan Attack

Funeral Company Seeks to Desecrate Site of Nazi Death Camp

A Polish funeral company announced plans to construct a commercial crematorium next to site of former Nazi concentration camp of Majdanek.

Funeral Company Seeks to Desecrate Site of Nazi Death Camp

Levi Aron Sentenced to 40 Years for Leiby Kletzky's Murder

The man who confessed to murdering and dismembering eight-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn will spend 40 years to life in prison.

Levi Aron Sentenced to 40 Years for Leiby Kletzky's Murder

New Zealand's Only Jewish Day School Forced to Close

The only Jewish day school in New Zealand’s capital of Wellington has been forced to close its doors at the end of the year.

New Zealand's Only Jewish Day School Forced to Close

Israel's Chief Rabbi Blasts Geert Wilder in Shechita Letter

Can it be that Geert Wilder likes Israel but not Judaism or Jews? His party is trying to make their living in Holland impossible.

Israel's Chief Rabbi Blasts Geert Wilder in Shechita Letter

Levi Aron Faces Sentencing for Killing, Dismembering Jewish Boy

Man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and dismembering an 8-year-old Orthodox Jewish boy is facing a sentence of 40 years to life in prison.

Levi Aron Faces Sentencing for Killing, Dismembering Jewish Boy

ADL 'Horrified' by Violent Attack Against Jewish Student

The ADL expressed outrage over the alleged anti-Semitic hate crime that occurred yesterday against Jewish student.

ADL 'Horrified' by Violent Attack Against Jewish Student

European Jewish Congress Condemns Attack on Jew, Daughter

A clearly recognizable Jew, wearing a yarmulka, and his 6-year-old daughter, were attacked in Berlin by 4 suspected Arab youths.

European Jewish Congress Condemns Attack on Jew, Daughter

Video: ‘Kippa Child Pianist’ in Talent Semi-Finals

Edon Pinchot, the 14-year-old kippa-wearing pianist singer from Skokie, Illinois has reached the America’s Got Talent semi-finals.

Video: ‘Kippa Child Pianist’ in Talent Semi-Finals

Police Arrest Man in $10,000 Menorah Theft

Police said they have arrested a man who stole an antique menorah valued at approximately $10,000 from home of prominent rabbi.

Police Arrest Man in $10,000 Menorah Theft

Turkey Backs Jews against German Circumcision Ban

Turkey has swayed from its anti-Semitic stance to fight the ban on religious circumcision in a German province. “A danger for liberty.”

Turkey Backs Jews against German Circumcision Ban

Rabbi Debates Jimmy Carter, Richard Dawkins In New Book

"My position is, and I find it among others, that his political views about Israel have a religious foundation," said Rabbi Schwartz.

Rabbi Debates Jimmy Carter, Richard Dawkins In New Book

National Infantry Museum Inaugurates New Holocaust Exhibit

A new Holocaust exhibit opened at National Infantry Museum in honor of WWII war hero.

National Infantry Museum Inaugurates New Holocaust Exhibit

Rabbi Ashkenazi Passed Away at Age 96

Rabbi Elimelech Ashkenazi passed away at the age of 96 in Seagate, New York.

Rabbi Ashkenazi Passed Away at Age 96

Ya'alon: Iran Must Decide- Bomb or Survival

MK Moshe Ya'alon spoke at a memorial ceremony in Bulgaria on Tuesday for victims of Burgas terror attack.

Ya'alon: Iran Must Decide- Bomb or Survival

Israel Advocacy Gets a Boost as Students Train to Fight Bias

CAMERA brought dozens of students from across the US to participate in Leadership and Advocacy Training Conference.

Israel Advocacy Gets a Boost as Students Train to Fight Bias

Olympic 'Jewish Star' to be Inducted into Hall of Fame

Jewish American Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman will be inducted into The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

Olympic 'Jewish Star' to be Inducted into Hall of Fame

Jewish Student Beaten in Michigan Hate Crime

A 19-year-old Jewish student at Michigan State University was attacked in what is being described as a violent, anti-Semitic hate crime.

Jewish Student Beaten in Michigan Hate Crime

Admor of Vizhnitz in Historic Shomron Tour

Rav Israel Hager accompanied by hundreds of followers on first visit by Vizhnitz dynasty head in 45 years.

Admor of Vizhnitz in Historic Shomron Tour

World's Largest Mezuzah' Affixed at Kotel Entrance

Bronze mezuzah is 1.4 meters long, 25 cm. wide, and weighs 40 kg. The parchment is 60 cm. high.

World's Largest Mezuzah' Affixed at Kotel Entrance

From Wash DC to the Western Wall for Abdul Kareem's Bar Mitzvah

A self-described African American atheist, born of a Muslim father and Jewish mother, hungers for a Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem.

From Wash DC to the Western Wall for Abdul Kareem's Bar Mitzvah

Housing Minister Launches New 'Hareidi Town'

Lots zoned for 5,000 apartments for hareidim will be marketed next week in the town of Harish, about an hour away from Tel Aviv.

Housing Minister Launches New 'Hareidi Town'

Dutch Government to Fund Yad Vashem Digitization Project

Yad Vashem and the Netherlands signed an agreement whereby Dutch government will support digitization of files regarding Righteous Gentiles.

Dutch Government to Fund Yad Vashem Digitization Project

Abbas Denies Jewish Temple and Christian Theology

Abbas refers to the “alleged” Jewish Temple, but if not Jewish, how did Jesus chase the money changers?

Abbas Denies Jewish Temple and Christian Theology

Rarely-Seen Video Shows Hareidi Rav’s Love for IDF

A YouTube video that previously only had 1,000 views shows the love of hareidi Rabbi Grossman for the IDF in the war in Lebanon.

Rarely-Seen Video Shows Hareidi Rav’s Love for IDF

Indian Jews Urge 'Hitler' Garment Shop to Change Store Name

A group of Jews from western India visited the ‘Hitler’ men’s garment store and urged owner to change shop’s name.

Indian Jews Urge 'Hitler' Garment Shop to Change Store Name

'Whoever Harms Migron – his Hand will be Chopped Off'

Rabbi of Samaria warns prime minister of divine retribution for Migron eviction.

'Whoever Harms Migron – his Hand will be Chopped Off'

Merkel 'Acting Vigorously' on Brit Tussle

German Chancellor tells Jewish leader freedom of religion is "undoubtable" part of German democracy.

Merkel 'Acting Vigorously' on Brit Tussle

Owner of Shangri-La Hotel Tries to Reconcile with Jewish Groups

The owner of the Shangri-La hotel announced measures aimed at repairing her standing in the Jewish community.

Owner of Shangri-La Hotel Tries to Reconcile with Jewish Groups

Fashion Designer Loses French Award Over Anti-Semitic Tirades

French President Francois Hollande stripped John Galliano of Legion d'Honneur award due to his anti-Semitic tirades.

Fashion Designer Loses French Award Over Anti-Semitic Tirades

Australia Reopens Probe of 1982 Anti-Israel Bombings

Australian authorities announced that they will be reopening the investigation into the 1982 bombing of the Israeli consulate in Sydney.

Australia Reopens Probe of 1982 Anti-Israel Bombings

Rav Ovadia’s New Year’s Prayer: Destroy Enemy Iran

Former Chief Rabbi Yosef asks Jews to pray on Rosh HaShanah for G-d to destroy Israel’s enemies, especially Iran and Hizbullah.

Rav Ovadia’s New Year’s Prayer: Destroy Enemy Iran

Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman to Travel to France

The Jewish community of France is looking forward to the arrival of Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, due to arrive shortly.

Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman to Travel to France

Circumcision Still Occurring in Germany, Local Rabbi Assures

Rabbi Uri Gamson of Germany says local Jews are continuing their regular routine, despite attempts to ban circumcision in the country.

Circumcision Still Occurring in Germany, Local Rabbi Assures

The Few The Proud The Teen Olim - Israel's Next Tough “Rambos!”

The Mechina houses over 130 Israeli teens that are preparing to go into the IDF. Most enter elite units and many become officers.

The Few The Proud The Teen Olim - Israel's Next Tough “Rambos!”

Jews Outraged as Circumcision Issue Hits Denmark

A former Jew in Denmark said that circumcision is a ritual in which 'black-clad men' mutilate a baby. Local Jews outraged.

Jews Outraged as Circumcision Issue Hits Denmark

Dutch Freedom Party Urged to Drop Shechita Ban from Platform

The Simon Wiesenthal Center has urged Geert Wilders, leader of Dutch conservative Freedom Party, to drop the party's call to ban Shechita.

Dutch Freedom Party Urged to Drop Shechita Ban from Platform

Peres: Brit is Central to Judaism

President tells German counterpart he believes Berlin will defend Jews' right to their tradition.

Peres: Brit is Central to Judaism

European Jews: 'We Will Pay All Legal Fees of German Mohel'

The Rabbinical Centre of Europe has said that they “will donate any fees necessary” to cover Rabbi David Goldberg's legal expenses.

European Jews: 'We Will Pay All Legal Fees of German Mohel'

Homeless Families Seven Years After "Disengagement"

Committee for assisting evacuees of Gush Katif searches for solution to 350 families without permanent housing.

Homeless Families Seven Years After "Disengagement"

Jews Being Targeted in Germany?

Interior Minister and Head of Shas, Eli Yishai, sent a letter to Chancellor Merkel asking her to intervene on circumcision legislation.

Jews Being Targeted in Germany?

French Chief Rabbi of Lyon Receives Threats

In France, the Chief Rabbi of Lyon has received a threatening letter together with menacing photos.

French Chief Rabbi of Lyon Receives Threats

Turkish Islamic Scholar Attacked for Meeting with Jews

Turkish Islamic scholar Adnan Oktar is being targeted by Muslims in a campaign to discredit him as a Muslim, because he meets with Jews.

Turkish Islamic Scholar Attacked for Meeting with Jews

Peruvian Neo-Nazis Seek to Expel all Jews

The leader of Peru’s far-right political group seeks to expel the country’s Jewish population because “they control the global economy.”

Peruvian Neo-Nazis Seek to Expel all Jews

Rabbi Metzger: German Circumcision Judge Was Naïve – or Silly

The German judge who ruled that circumcision is a criminal act was naïve, and perhaps even silly, Israel’s Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger said.

Rabbi Metzger: German Circumcision Judge Was Naïve – or Silly

IDF Bases Receive 'Special Forces’ for Holiday Prayers

IDF bases are being beefed up with “Special Forces” of yeshiva students who will blow the shofar and help lead High Holiday prayers.

IDF Bases Receive 'Special Forces’ for Holiday Prayers

‘Friendly Soccer Game’ Becomes Anti-Semitic Fest

A “friendly” World Cup warm-up soccer game between Hungary and Israel turned into a hate-fest of anti-Semitic slogans and slurs on Israel.

‘Friendly Soccer Game’ Becomes Anti-Semitic Fest

Justice at Last for "Portugese Dreyfus", Artur de Barros Basto

It took 75 years,but finally at the end of July 2012 an act of grave injustice and anti-Semitism has been corrected.

Justice at Last for "Portugese Dreyfus", Artur de Barros Basto

German Rabbi Sued for Performing Circumcision

A doctor sues a German rabbi in the city of Hof for performing a circumcision on a baby and “physically harming” him.

German Rabbi Sued for Performing Circumcision

Canadian Party to Ban Religious Headgear

A Quebec party is planning to ban public employees from wearing religious headgear, including kippahs.

Canadian Party to Ban Religious Headgear

Jewish Leader: Australia's 'Cynical' Morality Shelter's Nazis

Nazi criminals have been allowed to live comfortably due to "fickle and cynical" government morality, a Jewish leader alleged.

Jewish Leader: Australia's 'Cynical' Morality Shelter's Nazis




























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