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Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Vandals tore Mezuzahs from the door of Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger in a recent antisemitic incident in Toronto, the second such incident to take place recently.

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

19-year-old begs for help

'I can hear prisoners shouting 'Free Palestine''

New recording released this morning reveals Israeli teen has been locked in solitary confinement for over 4 months with no food - and was beaten for asking to call his family

'I can hear prisoners shouting 'Free Palestine''

The Belz rebbetzin's surprising message

Rebbetzin Sarah Rokach, wife of the Belzer Rebbe, urges women in her community to switch from covering their hair with wigs to covering with scarves instead, promising numerous blessings.

The Belz rebbetzin's surprising message

Saudi Arabia: 'Chief rabbi' denied entry at border

Rabbi Jacob Herzog, self-appointed chief rabbi of Saudi Arabia, says he was denied entry at border.

Saudi Arabia: 'Chief rabbi' denied entry at border

'A Jewish mother'

Slain Bondi photographer was actually Jewish

Bondi victim, Peter Meagher, was revealed as Jewish right before his murder, and in those fateful minutes he donned tefillin.

Slain Bondi photographer was actually Jewish

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Young widow opens up after Ramot Junction Terror attack

Rivka David’s husband Yosef hy”d was murdered in the terror attack at Ramot Junction. She breaks down in tears as she tells of her family’s plight.

Young widow opens up after Ramot Junction Terror attack

Australia

Online antisemitic discourse multiplies after Bondi massacre

Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds that antisemitic social media posts in Australia rose from about 3,000 a daybefore the Bondi massacre to about 20,000 after the attack.

Online antisemitic discourse multiplies after Bondi massacre

The Kosherklaf.com revolution

Educating the generation, connecting to holiness

Through articles, charts, a WhatsApp support line, and hands-on classes, Moshe Gantz and Joseph Miller, Founders of Kosherklaf.com, guide buyers to make informed decisions and avoid common errors that render items invalid.

Educating the generation, connecting to holiness

Hassidic Rebbe:

'We can't live without a smartphone these days - but be careful'

The Karlin Rebbe reversed a long-standing trend against smartphones during a celebration for the end of Hanukkah this week.

'We can't live without a smartphone these days - but be careful'

Antisemitic attack in Australia

Melbourne car with Hanukkah sign torched

Australian police investigate a car fire targeting a Hanukkah display in Melbourne. Rabbi calls it an antisemitic attack amid rising hate crimes.

Melbourne car with Hanukkah sign torched

Jewish Agency to Australian PM

Act decisively to eradicate Antisemitism

Jewish Agency leaders write to Anthony Albanese that the Sydney massacre 'did not occur in a vacuum. Australia has seen a troubling pattern of antisemitic incidents, alongside the normalisation of rhetoric that dehumanises Jews.'

Act decisively to eradicate Antisemitism

UK

2 men convicted for plot to massacre hundreds of Jews

Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein were convicted of planning a mass murder attack against Jews in the UK, preparing to arm themselves with automatic rifles for the purpose.

2 men convicted for plot to massacre hundreds of Jews

'Kill a Jew today'

Suspect in Crown Heights antisemitic stabbing arrested

Attacker shouted that he was going to "kill a Jew today" before committing stabbing, victim says.

Suspect in Crown Heights antisemitic stabbing arrested

Rabbinical exams returned fourteen months later

Dozens of examinees received today the scores of a Rabbinical exam from Cheshvan 5785, after an exceptional delay of a year and two months.

Rabbinical exams returned fourteen months later

Jews of Damascus awaits fate of detained antiquities dealer

Members of the small Jewish community in Damascus voiced concern after the arrest of antiquities dealer Saleem Hamdani, as authorities investigate allegations of illegal artifact trade.

Jews of Damascus awaits fate of detained antiquities dealer

Viral photo shows Elon Musk as child at Jewish celebration

A childhood photo of Elon Musk celebrating Purim resurfaced online and went viral after the billionaire confirmed its authenticity.

Viral photo shows Elon Musk as child at Jewish celebration

ADL:

Over 20% of Mamdani's team have antisemitic history

ADL details antisemitic remarks, extremist ties, and vetting concerns surrounding key transition appointments.

Over 20% of Mamdani's team have antisemitic history

Amid growing tensions:

Iceland’s small Jewish community lights Hanukkah menorah

In Reykjavik, Hanukkah offers a chance for Iceland’s tiny, isolated Jewish community to come together.

Iceland’s small Jewish community lights Hanukkah menorah

Instagram algorithm promoted antisemitic products

A new study finds Instagram helped accounts spreading hate achieve commercial success while promoting extreme and racist merchandise.

Instagram algorithm promoted antisemitic products

King Charles donates to Jewish charity to support Ukraine relief

King Charles III of the UK, the Patron of the World Jewish Relief, donated to the organization to support its work in Ukraine.

King Charles donates to Jewish charity to support Ukraine relief

Elderly couple survives attack:

We sneaked into a pickup truck

An unlocked pickup truck and a split-second decision saved the lives of Benjamin and Reizel Simons, an elderly Jewish couple who fled the gunfire during the Bondi Beach attack.

We sneaked into a pickup truck

Finding light in a time of darkness

Hanukkah reflections after war, tragedy, and hidden miracles

In the shadow of war, terror, and loss, Hanukkah invites reflection on resilience, hidden miracles, and the enduring light of the Jewish spirit.

Hanukkah reflections after war, tragedy, and hidden miracles

Antisemitism in Turkey:

Jews attacked on their way to Hanukkah candle lighting

Jews on their way to light Hanukkah candles attacked in Istanbul by pro‑Palestinian Arab demonstrators waving flags and shouting anti-Jewish slogans.

Jews attacked on their way to Hanukkah candle lighting

15th victim named

The victims of the Sydney Hanukkah Massacre

These are the 15 people murdered by two terrorists at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, ranging in age from 10 to 82.

The victims of the Sydney Hanukkah Massacre

Eighth Hanukkah candle lit at Bondi Beach shooting site

In a ceremony alongside hundreds of members of Sydney's Jewish community, volunteers from ZAKA's international unit lit the final Hanukkah candle at the site where the attack occurred.

Eighth Hanukkah candle lit at Bondi Beach shooting site

'My Hanukkah miracle'

US filmmaker finds Hanukkah light in Kyiv amid Ukraine war

While filming a documentary in wartime Ukraine, American filmmaker Andrew Cohen encountered a Chabad rabbi in Kyiv, enabling a moving Hanukkah candle lighting amid the shadows of war.

US filmmaker finds Hanukkah light in Kyiv amid Ukraine war

New York:

Discrimination against job candidate for observing Shabbat

US car company paid $300,000 in settlement agreement to a Jewish candidate who was discriminated against because he observes the Sabbath. "Employers cannot refuse to hire a job candidate to avoid approving a request for religious accommodation"

Discrimination against job candidate for observing Shabbat

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Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with producer Phil Rosenthal

Noa Tishby lights the seventh Hanukkah candle with Phil Rosenthal at his new diner in LA, reflecting on childhood memories and the beauty of passing traditions to future generations.

Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with producer Phil Rosenthal

In face of terror and antisemitism:

Ukraine intel chief lights Hanukkah candles with Kyiv Jews

Hundreds gathered at Kyiv’s JCC for the third Hanukkah candle lighting, led by Chief Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch and attended by Ukraine’s intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov alongside international diplomats.

Ukraine intel chief lights Hanukkah candles with Kyiv Jews

Mystery Bondi hero revealed: Israeli Gefen Biton

Bitton tried to stop the attack and was shot three times. He remains in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital after five rounds of surgery.

Mystery Bondi hero revealed: Israeli Gefen Biton

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Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Carla Bruni

Israeli actress Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles in Paris with Carla Bruni, who reflects on her Jewish roots, rising antisemitism in France, and the importance of resisting through education.

Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Carla Bruni

Interviewer moved to tears

Survivor's emotional statement: 'We won't turn off the menorah'

Sorella Abrahams moves Sky News reporter Sharri Markson to tears with her story of how her family, children, and neighbors responded to the masscare in Sydney.

Survivor's emotional statement: 'We won't turn off the menorah'

Before performing for Trump

Hasidic singer studies Gemara at White House

Between the hallways of the West Wing, a place where almost no one is allowed to enter, Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer sat and studied his Gemara.

Hasidic singer studies Gemara at White House

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Alan Dershowitz in a surprising chazanut performance

Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer met his cousin, top US attorney Alan Dershowitz, at a Hanukkah event at the White House. The two burst out in a Hasidic song.

Alan Dershowitz in a surprising chazanut performance

Belgium reverses police withdrawal from Antwerp Jewish quarter

Belgium’s Interior Minister reverses a plan to pull federal police from Antwerp’s Jewish district after community pressure and intervention by Jewish leaders.

Belgium reverses police withdrawal from Antwerp Jewish quarter

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Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Julie Bowen

Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with actress Julie Bowen, who expresses deep curiosity about Jewish culture and history, sparked by recent events and a desire to learn more.

Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Julie Bowen

Michigan State Chabad vandalized on back-to-back nights

Unknown vandal throws stones at campus Chabad center's windows, returns the following night to leave swastikas and "he's back" graffiti on the doors.

Michigan State Chabad vandalized on back-to-back nights

Fearing attacks:

Jewish children asking police to protect Hanukkah parties

Greater Manchester police chief warns of rising antisemitic threats as Jewish children seek armed protection at Hanukkah events.

Jewish children asking police to protect Hanukkah parties

Despite antisemitic threats

Jewish org. urges synagogues not to use police for protection

IfNotNow urges Jewish communities to avoid police and armed guards, claiming such security endangers Jews of color.

Jewish org. urges synagogues not to use police for protection

Sydney massacre

Leibel saved policeman, miraculously survived

Rabbi Yossi Lazaroff, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in Texas, says son Leibel miraculously survived the attack, risked his life to save a police officer and now needs surgery.

Leibel saved policeman, miraculously survived

10-year-old Matilda, murdered in Sydney massacre, is laid to rest

Family and friends of Matilda, the youngest victim of the Sydney Hanukkah massacre, wear bee stickers in tribute to Matilda's middle name, 'Bee.'

10-year-old Matilda, murdered in Sydney massacre, is laid to rest

Haunting Video:

Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Matilda - before both were murdered

A video posted by the father of Matilda, the 10-year-old girl murdered in the Sydney Hanukkah massacre, shows her and Rabbi Eli Schlanger on the beach - before both were murdered in the Bondi Beach shooting.

Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Matilda - before both were murdered

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Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Andy Cohen

Noa Tishby lights the fourth Hanukkah candle with Andy Cohen, who discusses teaching his kids Jewish identity, valuing tradition and family, and speaking proudly against rising antisemitism.

Noa Tishby lights Hanukkah candles with Andy Cohen

Jewish community livid

Belgium ends federal protection for Antwerp’s Jewish quarter

Federal police protection for Antwerp’s Jewish quarter ends January 1 despite growing risks to local Jewish community.

Belgium ends federal protection for Antwerp’s Jewish quarter

'Bondi Jihad':

Chief Rabbi Goldstein's warning

Refusing to call the threat by its name endangers free world, says Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein

Chief Rabbi Goldstein's warning

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Fourth Hanukkah Candle Lighting at the Western Wall

The fourth Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony took place at the Western Wall with Rabbis, public figures and representatives of the Israel Police.

Fourth Hanukkah Candle Lighting at the Western Wall

Miracle at Bondi Beach: Bullet stopped by radio

An Australian Hatzolah volunteer who treated victims in the Bondi Beach shooting was shot in the chest - and was saved by his radio stopping the bullet.

Miracle at Bondi Beach: Bullet stopped by radio

Netanyahu Speaks with Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Arsen Ostrovsky

PM speaks with father-in-law of the late Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was murdered in the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, and Ostrovsky, who was wounded in the attack.

Netanyahu Speaks with Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Arsen Ostrovsky

New York:

Antisemitic attack in Brooklyn: Jew stabbed in Crown Heights

A Jewish man was stabbed in an antisemitic attack in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, as assailant expressed support for another Holocaust.

Antisemitic attack in Brooklyn: Jew stabbed in Crown Heights

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Noa Tishby and Erin Foster light Hanukkah candles

Israeli actress Noa Tishby and Erin Foster light the third Hanukkah candle. Foster, a Jewish convert, discusses her show, faith, and backlash over false claims of anti-Israel propaganda.

Noa Tishby and Erin Foster light Hanukkah candles

'You were my son, my friend'

Hundreds mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in Bondi attack

Hundreds gather in Bondi to mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was murdered in the terrorist attack targeting a Hanukkah festival. His father-in-law urges the Jewish community not to fear.

Hundreds mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in Bondi attack

Jewish MIT professor fatally shot at Massachusetts home

MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, 47, fatally shot at his Brookline home. Police say the case is an active homicide investigation.

Jewish MIT professor fatally shot at Massachusetts home

Rabbi of Mizrachi Bondi:

'We won't let terror win'

Rabbi Shua Solomon, President of the NSW Rabbinical Council, said that the Bondi Beach shooting has touched every Jew in Australia.

'We won't let terror win'

'Let us have a voice'

Bondi shooting victim's daughter calls out 'biased' ABC reporting

Victoria Teplitsky, whose Holocaust survivor father was shot and wounded in the Sydney terror attack, accuses local ABC news station of contributing to antisemitic atmosphere.

Bondi shooting victim's daughter calls out 'biased' ABC reporting

'Like Oct. 7':

ZAKA delegation begins operations at Sydney attack site

ZAKA volunteers are operating at the scene of the Bondi Beach attack under an emergency permit from local police, in cooperation with security forces and members of the Jewish community.

ZAKA delegation begins operations at Sydney attack site

Firsthand account of chaos:

'We thought of October 7th at the scene, how could we not?

Rabbi Mendy Litzman, head of Hatzolah Sydney, speaks with Arutz Sheva about what he experienced on the scene of the Sydney Hanukah massacre.

'We thought of October 7th at the scene, how could we not?




























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