Jewish News (Page 5)


Dramatic bodycam footage:

Police arrest suspect in antisemitic London knife attack

Bodycam footage shows police arresting knife-wielding man who allegedly stabbed two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green.

Police arrest suspect in antisemitic London knife attack

Iranian Rabbi swears allegiance to Khamenei

One of the leaders of Iran’s Jewish community, Hakham Younes Hemami, went to Tehran’s Revolution Square to swear allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on behalf of the Jewish community.

Iranian Rabbi swears allegiance to Khamenei

Jewish man assaulted outside LA synagogue

A Jewish man was attacked outside a synagogue in Los Angeles in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime.

Jewish man assaulted outside LA synagogue

Golders Green victim blames government response to antisemitism

A victim of the suspected terror attack in Golders Green says he holds the British government responsible for failing to curb rising antisemitism, as police continue investigating the stabbing attack as terrorism.

Golders Green victim blames government response to antisemitism

Antisemitism surges in Canada with 6,800 incidents in 2025

B’nai Brith report documents 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, highlighting sharp rise, online surge, and growing concerns nationwide.

Antisemitism surges in Canada with 6,800 incidents in 2025

London stabbing

'It's hunting season on Jews'

The Combat Antisemitism Movement warns that if governments continue to tolerate antisemitism, this 'hunting season on Jews' will continue.

'It's hunting season on Jews'

London stabbing

'Incitement against Jews leads to bloodshed'

World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls on UK leaders to eradicate antisemitic incitement, following the stabbing of 2 haredim in Golders Green.

'Incitement against Jews leads to bloodshed'

Twice In A Week:

President of Germany's Union of Jewish Students attacked again

Ron Dekel, president of the Union of Jewish Students in Germany, was attacked twice within a week in Berlin, including near a synagogue, after he filmed harassment against him.

President of Germany's Union of Jewish Students attacked again

'Prayer Revolution'

Expanded prayer sheets approved on Temple Mount approved

The Temple Mount Yeshiva announced today that a new permit has been granted allowing the entry of expanded prayer sheets containing the special prayer text designated for the Temple Mount.

Expanded prayer sheets approved on Temple Mount approved

Herzog meets Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan synagogue

President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan, emphasizing community ties, identity preservation, and strengthening relations with Israel.

Herzog meets Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan synagogue

Brooklyn

3 Jews assaulted by man wearing Iran shirt

A man wearing a shirt with the Iranian flag assaulted 3 people in the Williamsburg neighborhood while shouting antisemitic comments.

3 Jews assaulted by man wearing Iran shirt

$300,000 Is All That Stands Between This Baby and His Life

423 people from across the world have already stepped in to help a mother who can't afford to lose her son - and every single dollar is racing against the clock.

$300,000 Is All That Stands Between This Baby and His Life

Gur Hasidim reclaim their founders' house

After 15 years of effort, the historic building in the town of Gur in Poland, where the movement’s leaders lived before the Holocaust, has been returned to the ownership of the Gur Hasidic dynasty.

Gur Hasidim reclaim their founders' house

Britain:

Oldest Jewish woman celebrates 108

Julia Jackson has become the oldest Jewish woman. Her daughter said that she herself is surprised by her.age.

Oldest Jewish woman celebrates 108

650 years later:

Major Belgian church acknowledges historic injustice

Ancient stained-glass windows depicting a 1370 blood libel was removed at a ceremony in the Saint Michael Cathedral in Brussels, attended by hundreds as well as the Chief Rabbi of Belgium.

Major Belgian church acknowledges historic injustice

North of Toronto

Police hunt suspect after assault at Orthodox synagogue

Police are searching for a suspect after an alleged hate-motivated assault at the Sephardic Kehila Centre in Thornhill, just north of Toronto. The victim was not injured.

Police hunt suspect after assault at Orthodox synagogue

240 immigrants from Bnei Menashe community arrive in Israel

The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency stated that Operation “Wings of Dawn" will complete the Aliyah of the Bnei Menashe community.

240 immigrants from Bnei Menashe community arrive in Israel

Shabbat-observant student discriminated against on campus

A Jewish student claims that Williams College refused basic accommodations for Shabbat observance and left him locked out.

Shabbat-observant student discriminated against on campus

Rabbi Amar warns against rise of self-proclaimed ‘kabbalists’

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar warns against self-proclaimed 'kabbalists' and 'righteous people,' urges public to stay away.

Rabbi Amar warns against rise of self-proclaimed ‘kabbalists’

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts

Hungarian-Israeli technology monitors billions of posts and exposes the vast scale of hatred across the continent.

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts

'Child hurt by shattered glass'

Drone strikes near home of Chabad emissary in Dnipro

Drone strikes near the residence of Rabbi Zelig Brez, head of the local community in Dnipro. One of his children sustains minor injuries from glass fragments and treated at the scene.

Drone strikes near home of Chabad emissary in Dnipro

Help baby Eli

A mother's cry: Baby Eli, 6 months old, fights tumor in the ICU

Riki's infant son should be sleeping peacefully at home. Instead, he is in intensive care, battling a dangerous abdominal tumor - while doctors say only urgent treatment abroad can save his life. Time is running out.

A mother's cry: Baby Eli, 6 months old, fights tumor in the ICU

Holocaust survivor passes away at 105

Berish Aurbach, a 105-year-old Holocaust survivor and one of the last people smuggled out of the Warsaw Ghetto, has passed away in Melbourne, Australia.

Holocaust survivor passes away at 105

Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party

After more than six decades in the Democratic party, senior Jewish‑American jurist Alan Dershowitz announces he is switching to the Republican party.

Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party

Concern in Belz as Rebbe’s condition worsens

Belzer Rebbe prayed at home, family asks hasidim worldwide to pray for his recovery.

Concern in Belz as Rebbe’s condition worsens

Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community

A string of firebombings targeting London's Jewish institutions rattles Britain’s Jewish community. 'We cannot, and must not, wait before we understand just how dangerous this moment is for all of our society,' says Chief Rabbi Mirvis.

Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community

British police investigating:

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

Counterterror police probe suspected Iranian proxy links as a series of arson attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish-linked sites shake north London

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

New report reveals optimism among Jewish youth

A new Jewish Agency report finds strong optimism among young Jews worldwide despite rising antisemitism, highlighting resilience and deep ties to Israel.

New report reveals optimism among Jewish youth

'The mezuzot protected'

Russian UAV hits Jewish center in Ukraine

An intercepted Russian drone struck the Chesed Michael in Zaporizhzhia. Rabbi says the building's mezuzot prevented casualties.

Russian UAV hits Jewish center in Ukraine

A vote for survival:

European Jewish leaders support protected status

'When it becomes normal that Jews are attacked in the streets, that communities live behind security barriers, and when students are forced to hide their identity, it’s time for a new set of rules,' EJA Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin says.

European Jewish leaders support protected status

European Jewish leaders honor US Ambassador Bill White

US Ambassador Bill White receives EJA’s King David Award for defending Jewish religious freedoms, as European leaders warn of rising antisemitism and push for stronger protections.

European Jewish leaders honor US Ambassador Bill White

President of the European Parliament:

'Jewish life is under attack'

The chairman of the European Jewish Association, Rabbi Menachem Margolin, pointed an accusing finger at European governments. 'Something fundamental has broken.'

'Jewish life is under attack'

Auschwitz:

Captivity survivors, bereaved father light memorial torches

Captivity survivors and a bereaved father join Holocaust survivor in torch-lighting ceremony at Auschwitz, reflecting on loss, faith, and resilience.

Captivity survivors, bereaved father light memorial torches

A Jerusalem father's tenth wedding - and his strength is gone

A Jerusalem father's tenth wedding - and his strength is gone

A Jerusalem father's tenth wedding - and his strength is gone

Djerba pilgrimage to welcome more worshippers

Organizers announce that this year’s Jewish pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue on Tunisia’s Djerba island will be open to everyone after two years of scaled-down events due to safety fears.

Djerba pilgrimage to welcome more worshippers

Watch live:

March of the Living in Auschwitz

50 Holocaust survivors from Israel and around the world to lead the 2026 March of the Living alongside survivors of antisemitic shooting attacks from the US, UK, and Australia.

March of the Living in Auschwitz

March of the Living

Former hostage Agam Berger performs solo violin piece

Former hostage Agam Berger performs a solo violin piece of “The Town Is Burning" at the central ceremony in Birkenau as part of the March of the Living.

Former hostage Agam Berger performs solo violin piece

Belgian prime minister's pledge to Jewish leaders

At a joint meeting the prime minister confirmed he will deliver the main speech at the annual memorial for the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust, to be held in Antwerp on May 6.

Belgian prime minister's pledge to Jewish leaders

Hungary Jews praise Orbán, urge ties under new PM

Hungary’s Jewish community praised Viktor Orbán and voiced hope that new leader Péter Magyar will maintain security and ties with Israel.

Hungary Jews praise Orbán, urge ties under new PM

Special rabbinical resolution:

'Thank President Trump who defends our land and the world'

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Council thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF soldiers, and US President Donald Trump for their role during the war.

'Thank President Trump who defends our land and the world'

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