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20 Jews murdered

Sharp rise in worldwide antisemitism

Tel Aviv University’s Annual Antisemitism Report: 'number of Jewish murder victims was the highest in more than three decades: 20 in four incidents across three continents.'

Sharp rise in worldwide antisemitism

Rare item belonging to Rabbi Kook up for sale

Manuscripts by Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaCohen Kook that were censored in printed editions, including discussions on Spinoza, references to Christianity, and reflections on faith and heresy, are set to be sold at auction.

Rare item belonging to Rabbi Kook up for sale

Rabbi urges haredi participation in Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rabbi David Leibel calls on haredi public to reconsider its stance on Holocaust Remembrance Day, find ways to take part while preserving halakhic principles.

Rabbi urges haredi participation in Holocaust Remembrance Day

Hostage survivors to participate in March of the Living

A delegation of Holocaust and Hamas hostage survivors will join the March of the Living in Poland, following concern of cancelation due to the war.

Hostage survivors to participate in March of the Living

Antisemitic attack targets Israeli restaurant in heart of Munich

Unidentified assailants throw incendiary devices into an Israeli restaurant in Munich in a suspected antisemitic attack. No injuries reported, but damage estimated at several thousand euros.

Antisemitic attack targets Israeli restaurant in heart of Munich

In first:

Gur hasidic schools resume on day after Passover

Gerrer hasidim resume school on Thursday, in unusual move for haredi schools.

Gur hasidic schools resume on day after Passover

Soldier blesses Mimouna celebration at Rambam Medical Center

Hundreds of patients, including wounded soldiers, gathered in the hospital's protected complex at Rambam for Mimouna celebrations.

Soldier blesses Mimouna celebration at Rambam Medical Center

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

New York City:

Teen arrested for threatening to murder Jewish children

18-year-old from Harlem arrested after threatening in a video to kill Jewish children in Brooklyn. NYPD files terrorism charges against him.

Teen arrested for threatening to murder Jewish children

Passover in Ukraine - from prisons to the presidential office

Despite the war, thousands of Jews celebrated the Passover Seder in the Ukrainian capital. Soldiers returned from the front, President Zelensky sent greetings, and matzah was delivered to prisoners.

Passover in Ukraine - from prisons to the presidential office

Trump hosts haredi leaders at the White House for Passover

US President hosts special Passover event at the White House with prominent haredi leaders and freed Hamas hostage Edan Alexander. Trump speaks warmly about redemption while putting Ivanka and Jared Kushner on speaker phone.

Trump hosts haredi leaders at the White House for Passover

Tragedy in Bulgaria:

Leah Yocheved killed on her way back from visiting Rabbis' graves

34-year-old Leah Yocheved Zinger was killed in a car accident on her way back from visiting the grave of the 'Pele Yoetz.' Four passengers were injured, some of them seriously.

Leah Yocheved killed on her way back from visiting Rabbis' graves

Attacker of Queens rabbi in custody after skipping court

A Queens man indicted on hate crime charges for assaulting a rabbi on International Holocaust Remembrance Day is in custody after failing to appear in court.

Attacker of Queens rabbi in custody after skipping court

"The system is terribly corrupt"

Rabbi Eliyahu attacks Supreme Court president

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu sharply criticizes the President of the Supreme Court over the decision to hold a hearing and approve a left-wing protest on the Sabbath.

Rabbi Eliyahu attacks Supreme Court president

Western Wall Rabbi

Why is right to protest more important than right to prayer?

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz appealed to the commander of the Home Front Command with a request to reexamine the restrictions on worshipers entering the Western Wall in light of the High Court decision on protests.

Why is right to protest more important than right to prayer?

London:

Fourth suspect arrested in arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances

Fourth suspect arrested in connection with arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances in Golders Green. Three others charged and remanded in custody as investigations continue.

Fourth suspect arrested in arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances

Toronto:

Jewish-owned restaurant riddled with gunfire

The attack is the eighth such incident targeting the Jewish community since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion.

Jewish-owned restaurant riddled with gunfire

Trump:

May G-d continue to watch over the Jewish people

President Trump marks Passover, highlights faith and national strength

May G-d continue to watch over the Jewish people

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous Passover holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Thursday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America

Putin's message to Russian Jews for Passover

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his annual official Passover greeting to the country's chief rabbi, Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Putin's message to Russian Jews for Passover

Herzog to world Jewry:

'In dark times, Passover reminds us of resilience'

In a video statement for Passover, President Isaac Herzog urges global Jewry to draw strength from tradition, embrace faith, and look toward a future of safety and peace as “one nation, Am Echad."

'In dark times, Passover reminds us of resilience'

Watch: American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad

American freelance journalist kidnapped in central Baghdad. Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors.

Watch: American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad

Watch:

Israel sells leavened foods ahead of Passover

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and the Chief Rabbis of Israel held a ceremony to formally sell all leavened foods owned by the state to a Gentile ahead of Passover.

Israel sells leavened foods ahead of Passover

Due to Mamdani participation

Jewish comedian Modi pulls out of Passover event

Jewish comedian Modi announces he will not attend the annual Downtown Seder in Lower Manhattan after learning that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is participating.

Jewish comedian Modi pulls out of Passover event

“This is the real victory"

Nova survivors bake matzah together

An emotional ceremony of baking matzot for Passover was held by a group of survivors of the Nova festival massacre: “It connects us to our roots in the strongest possible way."

Nova survivors bake matzah together

Poll:

80% of US Jews plan to celebrate Pesach Seder

New poll reveals a significant gap in public perceptions regarding the Jewish character of the state, with 66% of respondents saying Israel is Jewish “to the right extent."

80% of US Jews plan to celebrate Pesach Seder

Rabbi Buchko opposes strict ruling on moving to shelters

Rabbi Shaul David Buchko responds to a stringent halakhic ruling that called on elderly women to move before Shabbat to a home with a protected space by elevator.

Rabbi Buchko opposes strict ruling on moving to shelters

BBC interviews Chabad author as book becomes national bestseller

“Letters for Life," exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s guidance on emotional wellbeing, entered Argentina’s top 10 bestseller list, gaining traction in stores nationwide and drawing attention from global media, including a BBC interview with the author.

BBC interviews Chabad author as book becomes national bestseller

NYC Council passes bill to protect synagogues from protesters

New York City Council passes legislation creating protective perimeters around houses of worship and schools to combat antisemitism and ensure safe access during protests.

NYC Council passes bill to protect synagogues from protesters

Ahead of Passover

Arson attack on London Jewish area sparks heightened security

The Metropolitan Police step up patrols and protective measures in Golders Green following the arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances.

Arson attack on London Jewish area sparks heightened security

Report:

Instagram algorithm flooding millions with antisemitic content

Findings from CAM's Antisemitism Research Center (ARC) have uncovered that Instagram is not merely hosting antisemitic content, but actively amplifying it to millions of users.

Instagram algorithm flooding millions with antisemitic content

Special initiative:

Hungarian Jews to unite on Seder Night to pray for Jews of Israel

Thousands of Jewish families in Hungary receive matzah packages alongside a nationwide call to pray for Israel’s security during Passover.

Hungarian Jews to unite on Seder Night to pray for Jews of Israel

Ukraine:

Schoolchildren send matzah to Jewish soldiers on the front

As Russia intensifies its offensive in eastern Ukraine, Jewish communities press ahead with Passover preparations, delivering aid to tens of thousands.

Schoolchildren send matzah to Jewish soldiers on the front

Help bring Passover cheer

The knock at the door: Rachel’s moving story

This is what happens when the work of Leket Israel, the National Food Bank reaches the people who need it most, especially during a time of ongoing security challenges and in the weeks leading up to Passover.

The knock at the door: Rachel’s moving story

Amid rising antisemitism:

King Charles accepts patronage of major Jewish security org.

King Charles III accepts CST patron role as leaders warn of rising antisemitism following a suspected arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London.

King Charles accepts patronage of major Jewish security org.

Vehicle torched in Jewish neighborhood in Antwerp

An Islamist organization claimed responsibility and published a threatening statement in which it vowed to continue its actions 'until the liberation of Palestine.'

Vehicle torched in Jewish neighborhood in Antwerp

War leaves hundreds of frum families with nothing for Pesach

Turns out the most painful front of the war is behind closed doors - and 455 people have already stepped up to help. Here's why this can't wait.

War leaves hundreds of frum families with nothing for Pesach

Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl calls to boycott rabbinical exams

The Rabbi says the courts' demand to force the Chief Rabbinate to open certification exams to women should not be accepted, and he proposes alternatives such as holding examinations within bodies that operate without court intervention.

Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl calls to boycott rabbinical exams

Arbitration Law Approved:

Jewish courts regain power to rule on monetary disputes

The Knesset approved a law restoring the rabbinical courts' authority to adjudicate monetary matters by mutual consent of the parties.

Jewish courts regain power to rule on monetary disputes

After ambulance arson

UK Home Secretary admits antisemitism rising

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood admits antisemitism is rising after an arson attack on four Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

UK Home Secretary admits antisemitism rising

'Go back to Qatar'

Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

Al Jazeera camera crew faced confrontation from local Jewish community members at the scene of an arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

Antisemitic arson in London:

Hatzolah ambulances torched in Golders Green

Masked individuals set fire to Hatzolah Northwest ambulances outside synagogue in Golders Green. Explosions reported, fire services responding.

Hatzolah ambulances torched in Golders Green

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'We must not become accustomed to miracles'

The Chief Rabbi of Tzfat called for greater devotion in prayers for God's protection following the Iranian missile strikes in southern Israel.

'We must not become accustomed to miracles'

New York: Jewish man dies in house fire

Many firefighters were called to the scene and worked for many hours to extinguish the fire. Several Torah scrolls in the house were also completely destroyed in the fire.

New York: Jewish man dies in house fire

Kiddush Hashem

Hatzalah's life-saving effort in Borough Park goes viral

A video documenting haredi "Hatzalah" volunteers fighting for the life of a non-Jewish cyclist who was run over by a truck has sparked a wave of appreciation on social media.

Hatzalah's life-saving effort in Borough Park goes viral

Police investigating

Antisemitic signs at protest near Toronto Jewish community

Toronto police are investigating reports of antisemitic imagery displayed at a protest in the city’s Jewish community as Jewish leaders call for enforcement of Canada’s hate laws.

Antisemitic signs at protest near Toronto Jewish community

UK university survey reveals widespread antisemitism on campus

A poll of 1,000 students in the UK found that one in five is unwilling or refuses to share an apartment with a Jewish student. Nearly a quarter witnessed negative behavior toward Jews because of their religion.

UK university survey reveals widespread antisemitism on campus

France foils chilling antisemitic terror plot by two brothers

French prosecutors say two brothers arrested in northern France were planning a deadly antisemitic terror attack and sought martyrdom.

France foils chilling antisemitic terror plot by two brothers

8 haredi men attacked amid rising antisemitic incidents

At least eight Haredi Jews, including children, were attacked in Belgium amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting increased security after a Liège synagogue explosion.

8 haredi men attacked amid rising antisemitic incidents

Following synagogue attack

150 mayors rally behind Jewish community

Nearly 150 US and Canadian mayors condemned the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan and pledged to confront antisemitism.

150 mayors rally behind Jewish community

Attempted Attack In Amsterdam:

Explosive placed near Jewish school

An unknown individual placed an explosive device near a Jewish school saturday morning. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

Explosive placed near Jewish school

Rotterdam synagogue set on fire: 'unlawful intimidation'

A video circulated on social media in which a group calling itself 'Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia' claims responsibility for the arson.

Rotterdam synagogue set on fire: 'unlawful intimidation'

Suspected arson attack on Dutch synagogue

Blaze at entrance of Rotterdam synagogue sparks arson probe; officials and Jewish leaders condemn suspected antisemitic violent attack

Suspected arson attack on Dutch synagogue

In the midst of the war:

German parliament hosted 150 rabbis from across Europe

Berlin’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal: “The Bundestag’s hosting of European rabbis is a clear statement of Germany’s support for the Jewish people."

German parliament hosted 150 rabbis from across Europe

Following Michigan attack

WJC President warns of growing antisemitic terror threat

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder condemns attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, calling it part of a larger wave of antisemitic and terror-related acts targeting Western values.

WJC President warns of growing antisemitic terror threat




























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