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Rabbi Elie Weinstock:

'The only way to progress is to speak the truth'

Rabbi Elie Weinstock spoke about moral courage and the importance of speaking with conviction during remarks at an Israel Justice Organization event honoring Rep. Elise Stefanik and the release of her book.

'The only way to progress is to speak the truth'

London:

Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

Firefighters worked to combat a blaze at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green. Police have ruled out foul play, believing it was caused by an electrical malfunction.

Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

WATCH:

Eretz HaKodesh takes historic stand at Knesset

Orthodox representatives told the Knesset: Stop speaking in the name of American Jewry.

Eretz HaKodesh takes historic stand at Knesset

"New Program"

Master Hilchos Shabbos Online and Get Smicha

Based on Rabbi Berkovits' Smicha Curriculum

Master Hilchos Shabbos Online and Get Smicha

'Like before WWII'

Europe's Jewish leadership warns Belgian government

Jewish leaders across Europe urged Belgium to halt legal action against mohels, warning it threatens religious freedom and Jewish life.

Europe's Jewish leadership warns Belgian government

'I lost faith in British society'

Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

Former UK United Synagogue chief Jeremy Jacobs is making Aliyah due to rampant antisemitism in Britain.

Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

Following uproar:

Amshinov hassidic court clarifies Temple Mount ruling

Amishinov hassidic court says Rebbe's comments, apparently permitting entry to the sacred site, were taken out of context and that he does not permit it.

Amshinov hassidic court clarifies Temple Mount ruling

Thousands to rally at Gracie Mansion over rising antisemitism

Thousands are expected Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM outside Gracie Mansion in Manhattan for a rally organized by End Jew Hatred to protest rising extremism, antisemitism and intimidation after anti‑Israel demonstrations in Flatbush. Organizers say leaders of multiple faiths will speak; details at the official event page.

Thousands to rally at Gracie Mansion over rising antisemitism

Vizhnitz: Torah reading sells for $4 million

Torah portion read during Shavuot holiday sells for $4 million, donor requests anonymity.

Vizhnitz: Torah reading sells for $4 million

Dov Hikind:

'Deploy National Guard during NY Israel Day Parade'

Dov Hikind, founder of Americans Against Antisemitism, calls for the National Guard to protect the Israel Day Parade amid rising antisemitism.

'Deploy National Guard during NY Israel Day Parade'

Over 100,000 celebrate Shavuot at Western Wall Plaza

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reports that on Shavuot 5786, more than 100,000 people visited the Western Wall Plaza.

Over 100,000 celebrate Shavuot at Western Wall Plaza

United Hatzalah to host June 15th New York Gala

United Hatzalah’s New York Gala to feature former Minister Ron Dermer, comedian Modi Rosenfeld, and former hostage Bar Kupershtein.

United Hatzalah to host June 15th New York Gala

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News will be offline until Saturday night in honor of the holiday of Shavuot, followed by Shabbat.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates continue from N. America

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

Updates continue from N. America

UK Chief Rabbi on Ben-Gvir:

'Very antithesis of core Jewish values'

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis condemns Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions while visiting flotilla activists, calls them 'shameful' and 'awful Chillul Hashem.'

'Very antithesis of core Jewish values'

Recap:

The Jewish American Heritage Month 2026 Capitol Hill Celebration

Watch how US lawmakers celebrated the country's centuries of history with the Jewish people.

The Jewish American Heritage Month 2026 Capitol Hill Celebration

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach:

'Jews must stop being sheep, fight the Jew-haters'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach tells Arutz Sheva American Jews must stand up for themselves in the face of rising antisemitism, dismisses hasbara, and rejects 'closing down global Judaism.'

'Jews must stop being sheep, fight the Jew-haters'

A Shabbaton built in 48 hours that drew hundreds

Rabbi Dovid Glick and Project Inspire organized a massive Shabbaton in under 48 hours, drawing hundreds of Jews seeking connection and inspiration.

A Shabbaton built in 48 hours that drew hundreds

Haredi rabbi issues rare Temple Mount ruling

Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz, senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, gives comprehensive lecture on Jewish law and the Temple Mount.

Haredi rabbi issues rare Temple Mount ruling

First ever

American Jewish mayors association launched to fight Antisemitism

JMMLA will connect members across jurisdictions on the defining issues of local leadership, public safety, extremism prevention, resilience, and the day-to-day work of governing with integrity.

American Jewish mayors association launched to fight Antisemitism

'A terrible decree'

Antwerp's Jews gather in protest and prayer

Hundreds of community members gather to protest and pray after indictments were filed aganist local mohels.

Antwerp's Jews gather in protest and prayer

Senior NYC rabbi calls for boycott of Mamdani

Rabbi Avi Weiss accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism after a controversial video marking the “Nakba" sparked backlash.

Senior NYC rabbi calls for boycott of Mamdani

Colel Chabad celebrates Bar Mitzvahs for 125 orphans

125 boys who lost their fathers celebrated together in a series of events coordinated by the Colel Chabad organization at the Western Wall.

Colel Chabad celebrates Bar Mitzvahs for 125 orphans

'Whooped the Zios'

Man who attacked Jew near LA synagogue charged with federal crime

Federal prosecutors charged a California man with a hate crime after he allegedly assaulted a Jewish man during an anti-Israel protest in Los Angeles.

Man who attacked Jew near LA synagogue charged with federal crime

Released hostage gives thanks in New York

Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein visited the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, and while in the Rebbi's room, he put on tefillin and thanked G-d for his salvation.

Released hostage gives thanks in New York

Rabbi Lebel to children: 'You are the victory over the Nazis'

Commemorative rallies marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the rescue of Holocaust survivors were held this week in cities around the world as part of the annual Day of Liberation and Rescue, observed on the 26th of Iyar.

Rabbi Lebel to children: 'You are the victory over the Nazis'

Following Shabbat declaration:

Lipa Schmeltzer sings moving tribute to Trump

Jewish singer Lipa Schmeltzer releases musical tribute thanking US President Donald Trump for his support of Shabbat observance and his friendship toward the Jewish people.

Lipa Schmeltzer sings moving tribute to Trump

At Mercaz HaRav

Netanyahu hints at next move, drawing applause

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Jerusalem Day celebration at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva, speaking on the fighting in the Gaza Strip and Israeli control over the territory.

Netanyahu hints at next move, drawing applause

'I was woken up by explosions'

The haredi journalist who visited Baghdad

Journalist Yitzhak Horwitz described Iranian influence, Shiite militias and surviving Jewish heritage sites during a rare visit to Iraq.

The haredi journalist who visited Baghdad

US ambassador shocked

Teenagers reveal: We are forced to hide our Judaism

Within the halls of the official residence in Paris, nine teenagers sat down and revealed to Ambassador Charles Kushner how they cope with hatred and stigmatization in their schools.

Teenagers reveal: We are forced to hide our Judaism

Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg passes away at 101

Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg has died at 101 after a life spent bearing witness to the truth.

Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg passes away at 101

Save Baby Milcha

Turns out the only hospital that can save baby Milcha's life is in Switzerland - and without $58,000 more in the coming days, her family cannot get her there in time.

Save Baby Milcha

Paris elects new chief rabbi

Rabbi Alain Shlomo Senior, the long-serving rabbi of the town of Créteil in the suburbs of Paris, was elected Chief Rabbi of Paris and the metropolitan area.

Paris elects new chief rabbi

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

Anti-Israel demonstrators and pro-Israel counterprotesters clashed outside a Brooklyn synagogue as police detained several people.

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

Antisemitism in Britain

Man whips haredi women with belt in London

A man attacked Haredi women at a bus stop in Stamford Hill and cursed at them. A Jewish child was assaulted in another attack.

Man whips haredi women with belt in London

Anglo Jewry, Wake Up!!

Tzvi Fishman argues that instead of appealing to the British government for protection, Anglo-Jewish leadership should encourage immigration to Israel and abandon reliance on the future of the Diaspora, 'the time has come to heed the call.'

Anglo Jewry, Wake Up!!

Eichmann capture exhibition - also in Hitler's bunker

After 15 years around the world, including in Hitler's bunker, the Mossad exhibition on the capture of Eichmann is returning to Israel. The exhibition's curator described it as 'an expression of victory.'

Eichmann capture exhibition - also in Hitler's bunker

Abe Foxman, former ADL national director, dies at 86

Holocaust survivor who led the ADL for nearly three decades remembered as a leading voice against antisemitism and hatred.

Abe Foxman, former ADL national director, dies at 86

Counterterror police arrest two over London synagogue arson

Counterterror police arrest two suspects after a suspected arson attack at a former London synagogue amid rising antisemitic incidents.

Counterterror police arrest two over London synagogue arson

Pair admit antisemitic hate crime after abusing Jewish man

Two men pleaded guilty to an antisemitic hate crime after verbally abusing a Jewish man in London to create 'antisemitic content for social media.'

Pair admit antisemitic hate crime after abusing Jewish man

First lady Michal Herzog visits UK amid rising antisemitism

'It may begin with the Jews, but it never ends with the Jews. Antisemitism may be first, but it’s never last,' says Israel's First Lady Michal Herzog during Magen David Adom award ceremonies in UK.

First lady Michal Herzog visits UK amid rising antisemitism

The dancer taking over the internet

Video circulating online shows a man expertly balancing and spinning three Pepsi bottles on his chin at haredi wedding. Watch.

The dancer taking over the internet

Muslim country commemorates Jewish soldier

Azerbaijan, a Muslim country, yesterday commemorated Albert Agarunov, the Jewish soldier who became a national hero and a symbol of unity between Jews and Azerbaijanis.

Muslim country commemorates Jewish soldier

This Shall Not Stand:

Forest Hills community to hold mass rally against antisemitism

More than 1,000 residents are expected to gather at Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills on Sunday for “This Shall Not Stand," a community rally aimed at combating antisemitism and mobilizing long-term action.

Forest Hills community to hold mass rally against antisemitism

Boulder firebomb attacker sentenced to life without parole

Mohamed Soliman sentenced to life without parole for deadly firebomb attack on Boulder rally supporting Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Boulder firebomb attacker sentenced to life without parole

Herzog meets Costa Rica’s Jewish community during official visit

President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders and students in Costa Rica, praising the community’s vitality and historic support for Israel.

Herzog meets Costa Rica’s Jewish community during official visit

Herzog to children in Panama

'Be proud of your Jewish identity, raise your head high'

President Herzog concluded the first part of his official visit to Central America in Panama with a meeting with the country’s Jewish community, including Jewish schoolchildren.

'Be proud of your Jewish identity, raise your head high'

“He devoted his entire life to Jewish Law"

Rabbi Aryeh Stern laid to rest

The funeral of Rabbi Aryeh Stern, former Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, was held today (Thursday) at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva after he passed away overnight at the age of 81.

Rabbi Aryeh Stern laid to rest

Canada:

Arrest made in shootings at Toronto and Vaughan synagogues

18-year-old arrested for the March shootings at two synagogues in Toronto and Vaughan.

Arrest made in shootings at Toronto and Vaughan synagogues

European Jewish Association

'Jews need to prepare to leave Belgium'

EJA Chair Rabbi Menachem Margolin warns of antisemitic motives behind prosecution of 2 mohels: 'Message here is clear: Jews are now second-class citizens.'

'Jews need to prepare to leave Belgium'

Watch: Talmudic tractate completed on Mt. Everest

Attorney Moshe Frei, a Religious Zionist, completes 'Menachot' tractate at altitude of 5,364 meters.

Watch: Talmudic tractate completed on Mt. Everest

Argentina:

Jewish library and Chabad near Buenos Aires attacked

Argentine authorities are probing Molotov and arson-style attacks on a Jewish library and Chabad center in La Plata, raising security concerns nationwide.

Jewish library and Chabad near Buenos Aires attacked

Legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling passes away at 87

Legendary New York Yankees announcer John Sterling dies at 87, leaving a legacy of iconic home run calls.

Legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling passes away at 87

Wave of antisemitic graffiti targets Queens Jewish community

Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, found on synagogues and homes in Queens, as officials warn of rising hate crimes targeting Jews.

Wave of antisemitic graffiti targets Queens Jewish community

Murder of Jewish man shocks Toronto

Daniel Stopnicki, a 47-year-old Jewish man from Toronto and a technology lecturer, was shot to death in the northern part of the city while walking his dog.

Murder of Jewish man shocks Toronto

Brooklyn:

NY woman sues DMV over forced removal of head covering

Brooklyn woman sues the New York DMV, claiming she was forced to remove her religious head covering for a license photo despite religious exemption rules, causing her excessive emotional distress.

NY woman sues DMV over forced removal of head covering