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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

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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

Michigan synagogue attack

'Slander of Jewish people has deadly consequences'

Jewish organizations and leaders condemn rise of antisemitic rhetoric following the attack on a synagogue and preschool in Michigan.

'Slander of Jewish people has deadly consequences'

Norway:

Man arrested after suspicious activity near Trondheim synagogue

Norwegian police arrest suspect after incident near synagogue in Trondheim; second person sought following vehicle chase from city

Man arrested after suspicious activity near Trondheim synagogue

Ramming, shooting attack at Michigan synagogue

Witnesses hear gunshots after vehicle crashes into synagogue in what authorities say is a deliberate attack.

Ramming, shooting attack at Michigan synagogue

Rabbi after synagogue shooting

'This is not the Canada we grew up in'

Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of Beth Avraham Yosef of Toronto, responds to the shooting attack on his synagogue, sharing with Arutz Sheva his frustrations and fears for the future of Jewish life in Canada.

'This is not the Canada we grew up in'

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

CAM

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