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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

Soldier’s account: “I saw horrors no one should ever see”

After receiving a hero’s welcome, many Israeli soldiers struggle to reintegrate into civilian life, haunted by the trauma of battle and desperate for continued therapy they can’t afford.

Soldier’s account: “I saw horrors no one should ever see”

Austrian waiter to Israeli:

'You speak Hebrew? I’m not serving you food'

Israeli musician says a waiter at a restaurant in Vienna would not serve him food because he was talking Hebrew.

'You speak Hebrew? I’m not serving you food'

Miracle in Dnipro:

Missile hits Chabad home, family unharmed

Russian missiles hit a residential building in Dnipro over Shabbat, killing two and injuring dozens. The home of Chabad emissaries Rabbi Moshe and Shoshi Weber damaged, but the family escapes unharmed.

Missile hits Chabad home, family unharmed

TikTok appoints former Biden official to address antisemitism

Amid rising antisemitism, TikTok hires ex-Biden adviser Erica Mindel as hate speech manager, prompting scrutiny over her ties to controversial past policies.

TikTok appoints former Biden official to address antisemitism

Jewish teens removed from flight in Spain

The incident occurred at Valencia Airport in Spain, where approximately 50 Jewish children and teenagers were forcibly removed from a plane after singing songs in Hebrew.

Jewish teens removed from flight in Spain

Crown Heights:

Man steals sacred items by posing a Hassidic Jew

An African-American man dressed in Hassidic garb entered a Chabad synagogue and broke into several lockers on Tuesday, stealing $7000 worth of belongings.

Man steals sacred items by posing a Hassidic Jew

In wake of antisemitism:

European rabbis learn Krav Maga and self-defense

Dozens of European rabbis gather for a seminar focusing on community challenges and safety, including Krav Maga training to help the rabbis defend themselves.

European rabbis learn Krav Maga and self-defense

Amid internal reckoning:

Top leaders resign from FIDF

Top leadership at Friends of the IDF resigns amid internal turmoil and allegations of financial mismanagement and toxic workplace culture; no foul play suspected.

Top leaders resign from FIDF

Jews in Canada 25X more likely to be victims of hate crimes

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs warns that new government published stastitics on hate crimes in Canada shows Jews are 25 times more likely to be victims of hate crimes than other Canadians.

Jews in Canada 25X more likely to be victims of hate crimes

Following arrest of Israelis:

EJA condemns Belgium's "distorted and flawed moral compass"

European Jewish Association criticizes investigation as politically driven, warning it legitimizes extremists and undermines democratic values.

EJA condemns Belgium's "distorted and flawed moral compass"

Rabbi Gamliel's Urgent Call: Young couple facing wedding crisis

Years of medical debt left the family in severe financial distress. Now, as the wedding approaches, the family discovers they cannot cover basic wedding expenses.

Rabbi Gamliel's Urgent Call: Young couple facing wedding crisis

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Jewish spiritual message echoes at music festival opening

Israeli duo Vini Vici opens Tomorrowland set with spiritual message from Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Be'eri, known as the 'Yanuka.'

Jewish spiritual message echoes at music festival opening

Laurie Cardoza-Moore:

'Woke right' is normalizing antisemitic rhetoric

Laurie Cardoza-Moore, head of PJTN says antisemitism is infiltrating US education and Hispanic and Latino Christians have a biblical responsibility to stand with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

'Woke right' is normalizing antisemitic rhetoric

Orphaned bride desperate

Bride has $0 for wedding in 3 weeks

"My friends keep asking where the wedding will be held, and I just smile and change the subject" - Leah has $0 for her upcoming wedding

Bride has $0 for wedding in 3 weeks

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Yaakov Shwekey and Maccabeats' new song for the Three Weeks

The song is a cappella due to the customs of mourning observed between 17 Tamuz and Tisha B'Av.

Yaakov Shwekey and Maccabeats' new song for the Three Weeks

Hassidic group bans use of AI

The guidelines, published by the Hasidic Committee for Media Guidance and Advice, prohibit teens from consulting AI systems.

Hassidic group bans use of AI

We will not be silent:

Maghrebi Rabbis against Druze massacre in Syria

Maghrebi rabbis severely condemn reports of massacres and brutal acts committed against members of the Druze community in Syria.

Maghrebi Rabbis against Druze massacre in Syria

Rabbi David Stav:

'When they run out of arguments, the insults begin'

Rabbi David Stav criticized Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s comments against Yuli Edelstein, saying 'It is painful to see how the fire of dispute blinds Torah scholars, causing them to hurl insults at those who disagree with them.'

'When they run out of arguments, the insults begin'

Help get him there:

18-Year-Old's only chance is 5,000 miles away in Boston

Recent medical reports reveal how this yeshiva student went from normal teenage life to fighting for survival - and why hundreds of readers are already taking action

18-Year-Old's only chance is 5,000 miles away in Boston

Leading rabbis warn against partial hostage deal

Senior rabbis from the Religious Zionist movement have issued a strong public statement opposing a partial hostage deal as posing a danger to the hostages who are not released in the deal.

Leading rabbis warn against partial hostage deal

Kherson rabbi's miracle

Vehicle hit by drone, family emerges unscathed

Vehicle of Kherson’s rabbi struck by Russian drone during drive. Despite heavy damage to the car, the family escapes unharmed.

Vehicle hit by drone, family emerges unscathed

His only chance is 5,000 miles away, help him get there

Without immediate surgery in Boston, Dovid’s rare illness will continue to spread — and his young life could end far too soon.

His only chance is 5,000 miles away, help him get there

Yamim Baim: A Historic Night of Jewish Music Under the Stars

Ishay Ribo, Avraham Fried, Zusha, and Shmuel take the legendary Bethel Woods stage for an unforgettable celebration of music, spirit, and community.

Yamim Baim: A Historic Night of Jewish Music Under the Stars

Rabbi Pinto to Netanyahu: You sanctify G-d's Name

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto praises Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's struggle for Israel's security, says message that victory comes with G-d's help 'reverberates throughout the entire Jewish world.'

Rabbi Pinto to Netanyahu: You sanctify G-d's Name

Jewish leaders & doctors

'Stop the criminalization of Jewish circumcision in Belgium'

The European Jewish Association (EJA) has launched an urgent and coordinated campaign to defend Brit Milah following police raids and pending prosecutions of registered Jewish Mohalim in Antwerp, Belgium.

'Stop the criminalization of Jewish circumcision in Belgium'

Antisemitism in Ontario schools

Teacher called Jewish 6-year-old 'half-human'

Canadian Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism reports on nearly 800 antisemitic incidents in Ontario schools affecting 3,000 Jewish students.

Teacher called Jewish 6-year-old 'half-human'

Haredi leaders' warning to Diaspora Jews

Haredi leaders in the Diaspora urge caution over granting Israeli citizenship to children, advise parents to consult before proceeding with immigration or citizenship applications due to 'risk' of IDF draft.

Haredi leaders' warning to Diaspora Jews

Disturbing:

One in four Americans see antisemitic attacks as 'understandable'

ADL poll finds widespread conspiracy beliefs, generational divides, and bipartisan concern amid calls for urgent action against antisemitism in the US.

One in four Americans see antisemitic attacks as 'understandable'

UK:

Report paints troubling picture of spread of antisemitism

Report underscores inconsistent law enforcement regarding hate crimes against Jews, failure to recognize antisemitism as a form of racism, leading to insufficiently firm responses.

Report paints troubling picture of spread of antisemitism

Brown University Associate Dean:

'We need to do better against cancer'

Dr. Wafik El-Deiry, Associate Dean for Oncologic Sciences at Brown University, spoke at an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City to warn of the growing number of cancer patients and the way that inflation has affected research funding.

'We need to do better against cancer'

Brand Israel Founder:

'Trump did the right thing - punishing even the intent to attack'

Ido Aharoni, veteran of Israel's Foreign Service & founder of the Brand Israel Program, praised President Trump for adopting the same principles as Israel in attacking Iran during an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City.

'Trump did the right thing - punishing even the intent to attack'

Defense Mission Director:

'Israel feels alone - but not when we're with you'

Col. (Res.) Aviram A. Hasson, Director of the Israeli Ministry of Defense Mission to the USA and Canada, thanked America for its support at an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City.

'Israel feels alone - but not when we're with you'

Rabbi Elie Weinstock:

'We have excellent warriors - but our success is from heaven'

At an Israel Heritage Foundation event before the Fourth of July, Rabbi Elie Weinstock highlighted how both Israel and America were founded on faith in God's aid.

'We have excellent warriors - but our success is from heaven'

Diaspora Minister Chikli

'Chuck Schumer is a Palestinian & a self-hating Jew'

Minister Amichai Chikli echoes President Trump's language to describe the Senate Minority Leader while criticizing Schumer's praise for 'Hamas supporter' Zohran Mamdani's candidacy in NYC.

'Chuck Schumer is a Palestinian & a self-hating Jew'

Iranian plots target Jews, Israelis in Britain, MPs warn

Parliamentary report reveals sharp rise in Iranian plots targeting Jews, Israelis, and dissidents in the UK, calling for urgent action to counter Tehran’s aggression.

Iranian plots target Jews, Israelis in Britain, MPs warn

Dr. Joe Frager:

'The Jewish people have been with America since Day 1'

Dr. Joe Frager spoke at an IHF event before the Fourth of July about the connection between Jews and the USA - a connection dating back to the Revolutionary War.

'The Jewish people have been with America since Day 1'

Joey Jones:

'Israel celebrates Independence Day every day'

USMC veteran Joey Jones spoke at an Israel Heritage Foundation dinner ahead of the Fourth of July to share his insights on the values of patriotism, sacrifice, and service - and what Israel teaches him about each one.

'Israel celebrates Independence Day every day'

High Tech Halacha:

Ofakim uses a drone to fix its eruv just before Shabbat

Ofakim city workers noticed that the Eruv around their city was down and fixed it moments before Shabbat - using a drone.

Ofakim uses a drone to fix its eruv just before Shabbat

Chief Rabbi to Jews of NY:

'My father worried Sephardim would forget their customs'

In special lecture, Rabbi David Yosef tells New York Jews the importance of maintaining the ancient customs of Israel’s communities, sharing personal insights into his relationship with his father, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

'My father worried Sephardim would forget their customs'

Father of 5 Faces Eviction After Wife's Death To Cancer

After 4 years of living in one bedroom, this Jerusalem family is about to lose even that.

Father of 5 Faces Eviction After Wife's Death To Cancer

Rabbi clarifies controversial ruling

Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein clarifies his halakhic ruling that cholent should be reserved for Shabbat, while permitting it at yeshivas and celebratory meals during the week.

Rabbi clarifies controversial ruling

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis:

Female paramedics unacceptable for male soldiers

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis published a letter to their students against serving with a female paramedic in their military unit.

Female paramedics unacceptable for male soldiers

WJC demands action on surging antisemitism in Australia

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder strongly condemns recent antisemitic acts in Melbourne, urges the Australian government to take concrete action to safeguard its Jewish community.

WJC demands action on surging antisemitism in Australia

Satmar Rebbe: 'Thousands of prison cells will not be enough'

The Satmar Rebbe addressed the report about increased enforcement among IDF deserters, including yeshiva students of conscription age, and called for the haredi community to remain strong.

Satmar Rebbe: 'Thousands of prison cells will not be enough'

This bride gets married tomorrow but has no wedding dress

Tamar has waited for this day for so many years and now she fears it will become a sad day - she asks for your help

This bride gets married tomorrow but has no wedding dress

Senior Rabbi rules against popular late-night meal

Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein rules that eating cholent on Thursday night diminishes its Shabbat sanctity, warns it lacks blessing, and may pose health risks when consumed midweek.

Senior Rabbi rules against popular late-night meal

Yoni Netanyahu honored for heroic role in Entebbe rescue

Yoni Netanyahu honored in Porto ceremony as champion who changed world’s response to terrorism.

Yoni Netanyahu honored for heroic role in Entebbe rescue

Lakewood:

Mass prayer gathering for Jewish man suspected of soliciting

A mass prayer gathering was held Sunday on behalf of a yeshiva student currently being held in Ocean County Jail following his arrest last Thursday.

Mass prayer gathering for Jewish man suspected of soliciting




























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