Jewish News (Page 6)


IDF numbers:

IDF to recruit Jewish youngsters from abroad

IDF considers recruiting 700 Jewish youngsters from the Diaspora, mainly from the US and France, in light of the severe shortage of soldiers and lack of haredi recruitment.

IDF to recruit Jewish youngsters from abroad

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

Israeli protests misplace anger over hostage crisis

US-based activist says demonstrations demanding Netanyahu resign and hostages’ release misdirect anger at Israel instead of Hamas, harming the cause.

Israeli protests misplace anger over hostage crisis

Rabbi Berel Wein laid to rest

'A loss to his family, to the entire Jewish people'

Rabbi Joel Kenigsberg compares Rabbi Berel Wein's loss to the loss of Abraham our forefather, 'some individuals are so singular in their greatness that the world recognizes their loss instantly.'

'A loss to his family, to the entire Jewish people'

Dudi's Story:

A Two-Year-Old's Fight for Life

Please read these words carefully. Behind them lies the story of a little boy whose life hangs in the balance.

A Two-Year-Old's Fight for Life

Rabbi Berel Wein, Jewish historian and author, passes away

Rabbi Berel Wein, prolific author, Jewish historian, Arutz Sheva columnist, and beloved yeshiva dean and synagogue rabbi, passes away in Jerusalem at 91.

Rabbi Berel Wein, Jewish historian and author, passes away

Jews are child killers:

Antwerp: Antisemitic graffiti on synagogue wall

"The police are investigating, checking the security cameras and hope to find the suspect," the community reported.

Antwerp: Antisemitic graffiti on synagogue wall

France: Olive tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi cut down

Anonymous persons cut down the olive tree that was planted in the Paris area in 2011 in memory of Ilan Halimi, a young Jewish man who was murdered in 2006.

France: Olive tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi cut down

Serious incident in Hungary:

Polish hooligans attack bus carrying Israeli fans

Maccabi Haifa fans were attacked with rocks in Hungary after a banner exchange during a match sparked outrage; Polish officials condemned the Israeli fans' response.

Polish hooligans attack bus carrying Israeli fans

Ishay Ribo makes history

Turing Woodstock into a celebration of Jewish music

Ishay Ribo’s ‘Yamim Ba’im’ drew over 14,000 to Bethel Woods, marking the largest Jewish music event of the year and a milestone for Jewish culture on a legendary stage.

Turing Woodstock into a celebration of Jewish music

Unity on the Temple Mount: New body to lead Jewish ascents

Following a significant increase in the number of visitors ascending the Temple Mount, the organizations operating at the site have decided to unite under a joint steering committee to represent the needs of Jewish visitors.

Unity on the Temple Mount: New body to lead Jewish ascents

He Predicted the Impossible — Now You Can Hear Him Yourself

Rav Yosef Bitton, one of the great voices in Kabbalah today, is visiting the United States for the first time.

He Predicted the Impossible — Now You Can Hear Him Yourself

Tragedy in Florida:

Father jumps into water to save daughters after deadly crash

13-year-old Rochel Aliza Nisanov was killed when her jet ski collided with a dock. Her 16-year-old sister Aviva Bracha was critically injured.

Father jumps into water to save daughters after deadly crash

Israeli Woman's Mysterious Illness Mimics Ancient Leprosy

This 38-year-old mother has been battling a condition that causes her blood to deteriorate through her brainstem, creating skin lesions resembling leprosy and causing excruciating, constant pain.

Israeli Woman's Mysterious Illness Mimics Ancient Leprosy

1st time

Parents of Lone Soldiers arrive in Israel on Birthright program

For the first time since the launch of the Birthright Israel Post-October 7 Volunteer Program, a group of parents of Lone Soldiers currently serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is participating in the program and is currently in Israel.

Parents of Lone Soldiers arrive in Israel on Birthright program

Italy:

Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack

Three men allegedly used water, a dog, and antisemitic insults in a late-night assault on an American Jewish couple near Venice’s Rialto Bridge.

Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack

Only $4,000 left to save baby Avigayil

96% complete - final push needed for life-saving treatment.

Only $4,000 left to save baby Avigayil

Herzog to Montreal victim:

'The whole Jewish people stands with you'

President Herzog speaks with Jewish Canadian father brutally attacked in Montreal, offering comfort and inviting his family to Jerusalem.

'The whole Jewish people stands with you'

'Unprecedented surge of hate'

Montreal rabbi speaks after violent attack

'This surge of hate is unprecedented in our lifetime, and our first response has been encouraging Aliyah, as a reminder to Jews where they truly belong,' says Rabbi Reuben Poupko of Montreal, Canada.

Montreal rabbi speaks after violent attack

Why David’s fight for life is taking him 5,500 miles from Israel

Tests at Hadassah Ein Kerem revealed a dangerous tumor; specialists say a rare Boston procedure offers his best chance for recovery.

Why David’s fight for life is taking him 5,500 miles from Israel

London:

UK Jews stand together to counter PM's Palestinian statehood plan

Max Royston, leader of Stop the Hate UK, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the organization's pro-Israel rally in London, advocating for justice for hostages amid rising protests.

UK Jews stand together to counter PM's Palestinian statehood plan

Jerusalem: Chabad rabbi collapses suddenly and passes away

Rabbi Shmuel Gelbstein, a well-known Chabad figure, tragically passes away following cardiac arrest.

Jerusalem: Chabad rabbi collapses suddenly and passes away

She’s only 9 but she knows what it means to fight for your life

A young girl with brain cancer. A treatment in Germany that could save her life. And a family praying for a miracle.

She’s only 9 but she knows what it means to fight for your life

New Jersey:

Rabbi and family safely escape fire at historic synagogue

Friday morning fire destroys Congregation Beth El Chabad in Rutherford, New Jersey; synagogue determined 'complete loss.'

Rabbi and family safely escape fire at historic synagogue

Ukraine:

Historic synagogue significantly damaged by Russian drone strike

Historic Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in Odessa severely damaged by a Russian drone strike, which sparked a large fire; local rabbi condemns the attack.

Historic synagogue significantly damaged by Russian drone strike

Moldova’s Prime Minister vows to combat antisemitism

Amid rising antisemitism across Europe: Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean meets Chief Rabbi Pinchas Salzman, pledging to prevent antisemitism from taking root.

Moldova’s Prime Minister vows to combat antisemitism

Channel 12 and CNN anchors write novel confronting antisemitism

CNN's Bianna Golodryga and Channel 12's Yonit Levi aim to equip young readers with tools to recognize antisemitism, build empathy, and speak out against bullying and bias in their daily lives.

Channel 12 and CNN anchors write novel confronting antisemitism

Swedish government won't impose boycott on Israel

Christian Democratic Party retracts support, proposal seen as encouraging Hamas is off the table.

Swedish government won't impose boycott on Israel

Precedent:

Rabbinical court grants divorce after 22 years

In a landmark case, the Rabbinical Court in Safed granted a divorce after 22 years of refusal, following criminal charges and a conditional presidential pardon.

Rabbinical court grants divorce after 22 years

New York:

Two arrested in Kiryas Joel for trying to extort haredi man

Two suspects were arrested in Kiryas Joel for trying to extort $13,500 from a haredi resident after the victim coordinated with local Shomrim and police to set a trap for their capture.

Two arrested in Kiryas Joel for trying to extort haredi man

“Can’t you cut costs?” A bride answers questions no one dares ask

Leah is 22 and engaged. Her wedding is weeks away — but there’s no gown, no hall, and nothing in place except the date.

“Can’t you cut costs?” A bride answers questions no one dares ask

Revolution in Halacha:

Bionic limbs approved for Shabbat and mitzvot

New halachic ruling allows use of advanced prosthetics in religious rituals and on Shabbat; seen as major step for wounded soldiers and terror victims.

Bionic limbs approved for Shabbat and mitzvot

His Soldier’s Body Survived, But His Mind Is Still Bleeding

When Eyal returned from Gaza, his wife Rachel thought the worst was behind them. But very quickly, she realized that the war had followed him home.

His Soldier’s Body Survived, But His Mind Is Still Bleeding

Mass anti-Israel demonstration causes fear among Australian Jews

Close to 100,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators took part in a rally in Sydney that displayed antisemitic elements. Participants chanted slogans against Jews and Israel.

Mass anti-Israel demonstration causes fear among Australian Jews

'Turned into a tool for hatred'

Sarajevo museum donates Jewish text proceeds to Palestinians

The museum’s move to send proceeds from a historic Sarajevo Haggadah to Palestinian Arabs while accusing Israel of genocide has sparked widespread backlash from Jewish groups.

Sarajevo museum donates Jewish text proceeds to Palestinians

New Poll:

Under 25% of Australians see positive sentiment toward Jews

A new survey reveals that under 25 % of Australians believe public attitudes toward Jews are positive, amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting the Combat Antisemitism Movement to convene an emergency summit this September on Australia's Gold Coast.

Under 25% of Australians see positive sentiment toward Jews

Defense Minister prays at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av

On Tisha B'Av, Defense Minister Israel Katz prayed at the Western Wall for the return of the hostages, the safety of IDF soldiers, and victory over Hamas terrorists.

Defense Minister prays at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av

Jewish group to donate thousands to repair damaged Gaza church

American Jewish Committee donates $25K to Gaza church damaged by Israeli strike.

Jewish group to donate thousands to repair damaged Gaza church

WJC

'Arab states calling to end Hamas rule a moment of moral clarity'

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder reacted to the recent joint declaration by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey condemning the October 7th terrorist attacks and calling on Hamas to release all hostages, disarm, and relinquish its rule over Gaza.

'Arab states calling to end Hamas rule a moment of moral clarity'

Rabbinic group defends Rep. Fine after AJC criticism

The Coalition for Jewish Values calls the American Jewish Committee's accusations that Rep. Randy Fine supports 'starving children' 'outrageous and unfair.'

Rabbinic group defends Rep. Fine after AJC criticism

Eretz HaKodesh, Our Israel lead UK 2025 Zionist Congress results

UK sees unprecedented voter turnout as five slates secure representation under newly revised mandate allocation and surplus vote redistribution rules.

Eretz HaKodesh, Our Israel lead UK 2025 Zionist Congress results

'Kill all Jews'

NYPD did not investigate brutal attack on Jews as hate crime

The FBI is now investigating an attack at a kosher restaurant in Queens which left multiple Jewish victims hospitalized as a potential hate crime after the victims said the attackers shouted about killing Jews.

NYPD did not investigate brutal attack on Jews as hate crime

A 7-Year-Old Fighting Cancer Needs Your Help!

There's one treatment that could save Riki's life - but her family can't afford the trip to America.

A 7-Year-Old Fighting Cancer Needs Your Help!

Ishay Ribo’s historic Upstate concert nears sell-out.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has announced that Pavilion seating is now nearly sold out for Ishay Ribo’s upcoming concert, set for Thursday, August 7.

Ishay Ribo’s historic Upstate concert nears sell-out.

UK Chief Rabbi

'Recognition of Palestine only encourages Hamas rejectionism'

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis condemns Prime Minister Keir Starmer's threat to recognize a Palestinian state even if Hamas remains in power and continues to hold hostages.

'Recognition of Palestine only encourages Hamas rejectionism'

Missile strikes home of Chabad rabbi

In the early hours of Saturday morning, a Russian missile struck the home of Chabad Rabbi Moshe Weber in Dnipro, Ukraine.

Missile strikes home of Chabad rabbi

Jewish graduate of Cornell

Julia Hyman killed in Manhattan shooting

Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Cornell graduate, identified as one of four victims in Monday's tragic Manhattan shooting. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff issues a heartfelt statement mourning her loss.

Julia Hyman killed in Manhattan shooting

UJA mourns Wesley LePatner, killed in Midtown shooting

The UJA Federation of New York mourns Wesley LePatner, a devoted board member and community leader, killed in the Midtown shooting, who was honored for her leadership and deep commitment to Jewish life.

UJA mourns Wesley LePatner, killed in Midtown shooting

Connecticut to Jerusalem:

Shalhevet Cohen joins her Zionist family in Israel

Shalhevet Cohen fulfills a lifelong dream, making Aliyah and reuniting with her sisters and grandparents in Israel, bringing personal passion and professional ambition to Jerusalem while continuing a proud Zionist family legacy.

Shalhevet Cohen joins her Zionist family in Israel

Watch:

Israeli singer hits back at pro-Palestinian protester

Regina Spektor decided to take a direct approach to the hecklers during a concert in Portland.

Israeli singer hits back at pro-Palestinian protester

Study finds one in five young Australians witness antisemitism

National survey shows rising antisemitic sentiment and local incidents, with nearly a third of Australians expressing negative views toward Jews.

Study finds one in five young Australians witness antisemitism

Rabbis as a bridge between Israel and the diaspora

In new 'Jewish-Share' episode, Rabbis Moskovitz and Markovitz reflect on war, community resilience, and the growing bond between Jews in Israel and the Diaspora.

Rabbis as a bridge between Israel and the diaspora

US Orthodox rabbis condemn massacre of Druze in Syria

The Coalition for Jewish Values praised Israel's defense of Syria's Druze population and called on world leaders to join Israel in preventing the slaughter of the Druze.

US Orthodox rabbis condemn massacre of Druze in Syria

Jewish-American satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97

Famed Jewish-American songwriter remembered for his biting satire and one of the first popular songs about a Jewish holiday.

Jewish-American satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97

Help save Avigayil

$15,000 stands between baby and life-saving treatment

You can help: $15,000 stands between baby and life-saving treatment.

$15,000 stands between baby and life-saving treatment

Rudy Rochman to Arutz Sheva:

'My mission began at the age of seven'

Jewish-Israeli activist Rudy Rochman speaks about fighting antisemitism and says that many Jewish leaders were against confronting the problem in the years before October 7th.

'My mission began at the age of seven'

Beloved Belz yeshiva dean passes away

Rabbi Shalom Yisrael Dirnfeld, head of the Torah V'emuna Yeshiva and a beloved educator, passes away following a lengthy illness.

Beloved Belz yeshiva dean passes away




























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