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Iranian Jews congratulate new Supreme Leader

Representatives of religious minorities in Iran’s parliament, including the Jewish lawmaker, issued a statement pledging allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iranian Jews congratulate new Supreme Leader

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Jew confronts neo-Nazi on cruise ship

In a video posted online, a Jewish man is seen confronting a passenger on a cruise ship who has swastika tattoos on his back.

Jew confronts neo-Nazi on cruise ship

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbi:

'Male soldiers should not have a female paramedic in their APC'

Rabbi David Fendel clarifies to students of the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva that a soldier who finds himself with a woman in an operational vehicle must demand that his commanders not allow such a situation.

'Male soldiers should not have a female paramedic in their APC'

A 2-month-old has days to live - 862 people already responded

A single donation today decides whether baby Milcha reaches life-saving treatment abroad - 862 people have already chosen to act.

A 2-month-old has days to live - 862 people already responded

Canada allocates $10M to boost security at Jewish institutions

Canada will allocate $10 million to help Jewish institutions strengthen security after gunfire struck three Toronto-area synagogues.

Canada allocates $10M to boost security at Jewish institutions

Toronto Synagogue Shooting:

'Living our lives is the best revenge'

A member of one of the Toronto-area synagogues targeted in the past week says that the congregation has no intention of being driven away from their way of life.

'Living our lives is the best revenge'

Why did the Iranian Jewish community cancel weddings?

Iranian Jewish community ducks down, cancels events, amid fears of being targeted due to war with Israel.

Why did the Iranian Jewish community cancel weddings?

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Quick thinking Hatzalah volunteer saves child in Boro Park

Footage from the Borough Park neighborhood in Brooklyn captures moments of fear that turned into a miracle thanks to the exceptionally quick response of a local Hatzalah volunteer.

Quick thinking Hatzalah volunteer saves child in Boro Park

Morton Klein:

Mojtaba Khamenei rise shows Iran's ideology unchanged

ZOA president says Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment proves Tehran remains committed to radical Islamist ideology and hostility toward the US, Europe, and Israel.

Mojtaba Khamenei rise shows Iran's ideology unchanged

Herzog 'alarmed' by antisemitic attacks in Toronto

President Isaac Herzog held a Zoom call with leaders of the Canadian Jewish community after a series of antisemitic shooting attacks on synagogues, Jewish institutions, and businesses in Toronto.

Herzog 'alarmed' by antisemitic attacks in Toronto

Shabbat in Jordan: Chabad students evacuate Israel

Dozens of Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva and seminary students studying in Tzfat find travel plans canceled due to war with Iran, end up waiting for flight out of Jordan.

Shabbat in Jordan: Chabad students evacuate Israel

Jewish community in Budapest opens its homes to Israelis

Rabbi Shmuel Raskin, Chabad emissary in Hungary, says Jewish community in Budapest ready to assist Israelis who are unable to return to Israel, providing lodging, food, medications, and any other needs.

Jewish community in Budapest opens its homes to Israelis

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Global antisemitic incidents rose 34% after outbreak of Iran war

The Combat Antisemitism Movement has documented 154 antisemitic incidents worldwide in the first week of the conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran.

Global antisemitic incidents rose 34% after outbreak of Iran war

Two Canadian synagogues come under fire on Friday night

These incidents add to three additional shooting attacks carried out against Jewish institutions and institutions run by Jews during the past week.

Two Canadian synagogues come under fire on Friday night

Amid wave of antisemitism

Kosher restaurant vandalized in Montreal

Antisemitic incidents in Canada continue following the elimination of Iran’s Ali Khamenei, with vandalism in Montreal following shootings targeting a Jewish-owned restaurant and synagogue in Toronto.

Kosher restaurant vandalized in Montreal

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

New Jersey man charged with damaging religious property after ramming his car multiple times into the entrance of Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn.

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

Gunfire strikes Toronto synagogue during Purim celebrations

Police investigate suspected antisemitic attack after 12 bullets fired at Temple Emanu-El; no injuries reported.

Gunfire strikes Toronto synagogue during Purim celebrations

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Book of Esther reading at Yeshivat Hakotel

Purim celebrations begin in Jerusalem tonight (Tuesday). A festive Megillah reading is being held at Yeshvat Hakotel in the Jewish Quarter.

Book of Esther reading at Yeshivat Hakotel

Gerrer hasidic leaders: Avoid large celebrations

Recorded instructions order Gerrer yeshiva students to avoid large gatherings, bans dancing in the streets, and pray only in the usual synagogues.

Gerrer hasidic leaders: Avoid large celebrations

In the shadow of war

The Jewish people celebrate Purim

This evening, Purim celebrations began, in accordance with the Home Front Command's guidelines, with the reading of the Megillah, telling the story of the miracle that saved the Jewish people during the days of Mordechai and Esther.

The Jewish people celebrate Purim

Reading the Purim Megillah in times of war

Rabbi David Stav shares the halakhot of reading the Scroll of Esther during times of war, explaining how Jewish law intersects with the Home Front Command's guidelines.

Reading the Purim Megillah in times of war

WZO chief urges global Jewish unity after joint strike on Iran

WZO chairman to Diaspora communities: 'Message from Jerusalem to New York is clear, we must dismantle those who threaten us; we are no longer defenseless.'

WZO chief urges global Jewish unity after joint strike on Iran

Ivanka Trump seen walking to synagogue to hear the Zachor reading

Ivanka Trump, the Jewish daughter of US President Donald Trump, was seen on Saturday walking with her two sons to a synagogue in Miami to hear the 'Zachor' reading.

Ivanka Trump seen walking to synagogue to hear the Zachor reading

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

'Give thanks and praise after Khamenei's elimination'

Chief Rabbi of Safed says Jews should make certain changes to their daily prayers today, observe the Fast of Ester more meticulously, in thanks for the success of Operation Roaring Lion

'Give thanks and praise after Khamenei's elimination'

Jewish leaders back decisive action against Iran

Leaders of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations issued a statement supporting the USA and Israel in their attacks against Iran.

Jewish leaders back decisive action against Iran

Jewish parents across California sue state over antisemitism

Louis D. Brandeis Center and StandWithUS organizations file a lawsuit against the state of California on behalf of Jewish parents across the state whose children have experienced pervasive antisemitism in the public school system.

Jewish parents across California sue state over antisemitism

Report: Just half of UK Jews celebrate Purim

A JPR survey of 4,822 UK Jews finds 49% celebrated Purim in 2025, with observance closely tied to age, children at home and synagogue ties.

Report: Just half of UK Jews celebrate Purim

Eruv in Switzerland draws antisemitic accusations from Senator

A Swiss politician said the eruv's establishment amounted to a ghetto, prompting Swiss rabbis to accuse him of trying to delegitimize a common religious practice.

Eruv in Switzerland draws antisemitic accusations from Senator

Har Zion Yeshiva celebrates 60 years in Jerusalem ceremony

Celebrating 60 years: 1,500 attendees gather in Jerusalem; senior rabbis deliver remarks at milestone event.

Har Zion Yeshiva celebrates 60 years in Jerusalem ceremony

Antisemitism in France:

They saw the mezuza on my door and shouted 'dirty Jew'

Europe1 reports that activists from the far-left party LFI insulted an elderly Jewish woman after noticing a mezuzah on her door.

They saw the mezuza on my door and shouted 'dirty Jew'

Israel to deliver 117 mobile generators to Jews in Ukraine

Israel to deliver 117 mobile generators to the Kyiv region, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told Rabbi Meir Stambler in a call marking four years since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Israel to deliver 117 mobile generators to Jews in Ukraine

After 4 years of war

Ukraine’s Jews adapt to life of sirens, shortages and uncertainty

As Russia’s war enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s Jewish community faces trauma, displacement, and hardship; yet continues to sustain schools, synagogues, and hope.

Ukraine’s Jews adapt to life of sirens, shortages and uncertainty

Four years of war:

Around 40 Jewish sites damaged in Ukraine

Jewish community of Ukraine notes that many sites are inaccessible for inspection, and in some areas, there are concerns about unexploded landmines.

Around 40 Jewish sites damaged in Ukraine

Europe’s last Jewish haven?

Inside a 1,000-year-old community’s fight to survive

In historic Prague, young Jewish leaders speak with Arutz Sheva about battling rising antisemitism and a shrinking community, vowing to rebuild pride and secure their future.

Inside a 1,000-year-old community’s fight to survive

Emotional:

Former hostages shout 'Shema Yisrael' in Times Square

Former hostages Segev Kalfon, Matan Zangauker, and Ilana Gritzewsky took the stage in Manhattan at Chabad’s massive youth event, shouted 'Shema Yisrael' and sang 'Shir LaMa’alot.'

Former hostages shout 'Shema Yisrael' in Times Square

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Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Thousands of Jewish teens fill Times Square as the CTeen Shabbaton concludes with a global display of Jewish pride, featuring Havdalah, music, and speakers from 60 countries.

Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence

Senior rabbis of the dynasty published a letter that defines AI as 'the evil inclination of our generation' and absolutely forbids any interaction with artificial intelligence systems.

Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence

Man crashes car into synagogue gates in Australia

Queensland Police have charged a 32-year-old man with a hate crime after he struck the gates of a synagogue in Brisbane with his car and fled the scene.

Man crashes car into synagogue gates in Australia

Abandoned Mahanoy City synagogue collapses, marking Jewish loss

A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region.

Abandoned Mahanoy City synagogue collapses, marking Jewish loss

This Purim Gift Just Solved Your Biggest Holiday Headache

Turns out the average person spends 4-6 hours planning, shopping, and packing Mishloach Manos - time you'll never get back. This year, there's a different way.

This Purim Gift Just Solved Your Biggest Holiday Headache

Malcolm Hoenlein:

Remove Iran, shift the Middle East balance

Malcolm Hoenlein tells Arutz Sheva Iran remains the central threat to Israel, warns negotiations must ensure full compliance, and says the region stands at a critical moment.

Remove Iran, shift the Middle East balance

Rare Ramchal letter sells for $400k, revealing controversial sale

Quietly sold by Jewish library, letter by famed 18th-century rabbi surfaces at auction, fetching $400,000.

Rare Ramchal letter sells for $400k, revealing controversial sale

Rabbi Dudkevich Reveals

Purim celebration at the hidden entrance to Joseph's Tomb

Rabbi Duvidkavich described how, on the 14th of Adar, they would drive to Tel Shechem early in the morning, sleep near Joseph's Tomb, and read the Megillah.

Purim celebration at the hidden entrance to Joseph's Tomb

Historic building returned to Crimea's Jews

Talmud Torah building in Simferopol, Crimea, returned to local Jewish community after Russian President Vladimir Putin's intervention.

Historic building returned to Crimea's Jews

Conference of Presidents:

Yisrael Ganz presents new strategic vision for Judea and Samaria

Yisrael Ganz calls for full Israeli security in Judea and Samaria, civilian stability for Arabs, and a move away from the failed Palestinian state model, stressing security as the basis for coexistence.

Yisrael Ganz presents new strategic vision for Judea and Samaria

US Amb. condemns prosecution of 3 mohels in Belgium

US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White calls on Antwerp to 'drop the ridiculous and antisemitic prosecution' of religious figures who were arrested for performing circumcisions.

US Amb. condemns prosecution of 3 mohels in Belgium

Naftali Bennett:

'Turkey is the new Iran'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tells Conference of Presidents in Jerusalem that Turkey is “the new Iran" seeking to encircle Israel, calls for new leadership following 'the greatest disaster in Israel’s history.'

'Turkey is the new Iran'

'Kill the Jew'

Israelis hospitalized after antisemitic attack on Thai island

Three Israelis were hospitalized after a violent assault on Ko Samui, with family members saying the attackers shouted antisemitic slurs and threats during the attack.

Israelis hospitalized after antisemitic attack on Thai island

Chief Rabbis to Supreme Court

'The Western Wall is not a venue for protests'

In a statement to the Supreme Court, the Chief Rabbis assert that the Western Wall is a synagogue and is subject to halakhic rules that require separation between men and women.

'The Western Wall is not a venue for protests'

Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack

23-year-old who was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man near the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn has been released and is set to return to court in April.

Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack

Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University

Jewish student from Yeshiva University assaulted near the campus in Manhattan. University spokesperson says the incident was an unbiased attempted robbery.

Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University

'Jew' painted on Jewish family's mailbox

In an antisemitic incident in Hamburg, Germany, unknown individuals carved the word 'Jew' onto the mailbox of a Jewish family living in the Harburg district.

'Jew' painted on Jewish family's mailbox

Australia:

JCA admits posting false names in anti-Herzog ads

An anti-Herzog newspaper ad listing false names draws backlash, with the Jewish Council of Australia acknowledging errors and signatories denying approval.

JCA admits posting false names in anti-Herzog ads

Singer Benny Friedman reveals: I have an autistic son

Benny Friedman shares inspiring message about his son with autism, emphasizing the power of early intervention and unwavering dedication and praising his wife for 'legendary' patience.

Singer Benny Friedman reveals: I have an autistic son

2-Month-Old Baby Has Days Left Without $180,000 Treatment

Turns out this family needs to raise $170,000 more in the next few days to get their dying baby to Switzerland - and 244 people have already joined to help

2-Month-Old Baby Has Days Left Without $180,000 Treatment

Three Jews threatened with knife near Paris synagogue

Three Jewish men threatened with a knife near the Eiffel Tower. No injuries reported. Paris mayor condemns the attack as antisemitic.

Three Jews threatened with knife near Paris synagogue




























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