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2nd Hassidic 'Drug Smuggler' Receives Six Years

The second of three Hassidic yeshiva students imprisoned in Japan after being tricked into carrying drugs has been sentenced: Six years in jail.

Renowned Historian Rabbi Berel Wein on Tuesday Night Live #46

Past, present and future meet as Ari and Jeremy speak with Rabbi Berel Wein who combines a vast knowledge of history with the core ideas of Judaism

Rabbi Algaze: Jerusalem is Not the City of 3 Religions

Rabbi David Algaze, rabbi of the Havurat Yisrael synagogue in Queens, New York, says disappearance of Israel would not horrify US government.

Passover in Israel: Family Fun for Free

For the sixth year in a row, Bank HaPoalim is sponsoring free entrance to museums and other attractions across Israel during the Passover holiday.

Can Torah and Science Coexist?

The annual Torah and Science Conference dealt with Shabbat and technology, chemistry and kashrut, Rabbinic literature and scientific knowledge

New Children’s Haggada in 15 languages

A new children’s Haggada, relating the Jewish people’s Exodus, has been produced in 15 languages, courtesy of the World Zionist Organization.

Cows to Get Kosher for Passover Diet

Israel's cows will get kosher for Passover food and bedding, the Israel Agriculture Association says. Milk will be specially filtered.

Fourteen Citizens to Represent 62-Year-Old Israel

The government has announced the names of the 14 people chosen to represent Israel in an official ceremony marking 62 years of independence.

Hungary Passes Holocaust Denial Law

Hungary has passed a law to punish those who deny the history of the Holocaust. A wide Christian-Jewish coalition helped push the law through.

Ezra at 90: Changing from Hareidi to Torani?

Ezra Youth Movement, Israel’s 4th-largest, is celebrating its 90th anniversary – and is considering changing its name from "hareidi" to "Torani."

Berkeley Slammed for 'Bigoted, Illegal' Vote on Divestment

University of California at Berkeley student politicians vote to divest from Israel, are slammed for “bigoted, illegal” decision.

PA Man Claims Ownership of Hurva

Just days after Hurva is rededicated, a PA Arab man claims the land the synagogue was built on land that belongs to him.

Temple Institute wants to Offer Biblical Passover Sacrifice

The Temple Mount Institute fights for approval to offer the Passover sacrifice on the Temple Mount.

Holocaust Survivor Stipends to be Increased

Finance Ministry to add NIS 30 million to budget for stipends to 20,000 Holocaust survivors.

Will Holland's Next Prime Minister Be Jewish?

Amsterdam’s former Jewish mayor is the people’s top choice for Holland’s next prime minister, a new opinion poll shows.

Egypt Forbids Jews to Dedicate Restored Synagogue

Eighteen months after an old Egyptian synagogue was restored, Cairo banned the dedication because of Israeli security limits at the Temple Mount.

Strong Showing by Anti-Semitic Le Pen in French Regional Vote

Jean Marie Le Pen, convicted several times in the past for racism and anti-Semitism, has made a strong showing in French regional elections.

Part 2: Aliyah Day Kicked Off in Knesset

Rabbi Berel Wein, MKs and others spoke at an Aliyah conference in the Knesset, sponsored by MK Yaakov Katz (Ketzaleh). Call raised for Aliyah Day!

Thousands at Belzer Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem

The Belzer Hassidic community marked the Bar Mitzvah of a grandson of the Grand Rabbi on Sunday. New music albums were produced for the occasion.

Video: The State and Government Must Call Jews to Come Home

Arutz Sheva TV attended the Aliya conference in the Knesset and spoke with participants about the Knesset's citing the importance of aliyah.

Hunger Strike in Jerusalem for Jonathan Pollard

Students and activists launched a hunger strike on Sunday calling for freeing Jonathan Pollard from American captivity.

'Biden Will Come and Go – Samaria Will Remain'

'Biden will come and go, but we will stay in Samaria,' council head Gershon Mesika tells more than 3,000 youth who hiked in Samaria on Monday.

Video: Hurva Synagogue Reopens in Old City

Jordan destroyed the Hurva synagogue in 1948. It came back to life Monday. Hamas: Grounds for war.

Jerusalem to Recycle Mikvah Water

The city of Jerusalem will reuse water from mikvaot (ritual baths) in hopes of saving water and money.

Paper Delves into Scottish Jewish Life

The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs releases a detailed study of Jewish life in Scotland.

Oslo Jewish Leader Slams Judea, Samaria, Lieberman and Chabad

Oslo Jewish leader Anne Sender says communities in Judea and Samaria are no more beneficial to Israel than suicide bombings are to PA Arabs.

Hurva to Reopen After 62 Years – Without Netanyahu

Netanyahu will miss the historic reopening of the Hurva synagogue. Source says PM will absent himself to avoid conflict with US, PA.

Jerusalem College Holds Conference on Miracles

A Jerusalem college holds an academic conference on miracles. Professor: Our generation longs for miracles.

Tzvia Art School – Creative Art and Jewish Religion Coexist

The Wollinitz Tzvia Art School for Girls held an exhibition this week of students' final projects at the Jerusalem City Hall

Amit Travolsi - Musician and Soon-to-be IDF Combat Soldier

Yoni Kempinski met the young singer who will be joining an IDF combat unit a few days after he produced his second Jewish-Music album

Knesset to Biden: Free Pollard as Gesture Toward Israel

Heads of most Knesset factions plead with US Vice President Biden to free Jonathan Pollard prior to the Passover holiday.

'Obama and Biden, Hands Off Jerusalem!" Says Likud MK Danon

Vocal nationalist Knesset member tours planned neighborhood in Ramat Shlomo, says construction in capital is a matter of national consensus.

Peres: Jews Should Keep the Sabbath

President Shimon Peres says if he could, he would want all Jews to work only six days, "as the Torah commands." See his visit to Ponovezh Yeshiva.

Conference of 'Ground-Breaking' Young Israeli, French Scientists

15 young scientists from Israel and 12 from France received research grants from the European Union for research, meet President.

Knesset Salutes WW II Women Veterans

Women soldiers who fought the Nazis often are overlooked, but a Knesset committee Monday gave them a special salute on International Women’s Day.

Nearly Half of Israeli Bar Mitzvahs Celebrated at Western Wall

Families from abroad are also increasingly choosing to commemorate the event at the Holy Temple remnant.

Prize Winners Remember British-Executed Pre-State Heroes

Most prize-winners in the contest commemorating pre-State heroes were from national-religious sector. 750 student projects were submitted.

Israel Chairs International Task Force on Holocaust Education

Israel has succeeded Norway as the new chair of the International Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research.

Yeshiva U. to Honor UK Chief Rabbi with 'Lamm Prize'

Yeshiva University has announced that it will honor UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks as the inaugural recipient of the Lamm Prize.

Anti-Israel Activist Attacks Jewish Girl on Campus

University of Berkeley was again the site of an anti-Israel provocation when the Students for Justice in Palestine assaulted a pro-Israel advocate.

Move Over Brooklyn: Baltimore Claims Largest US Kosher Store

Move over Brooklyn and make way for Baltimore, which soon will have the largest kosher supermarket in the United States.

Special 'Pollard Haggadah' Issued

As the holiday of Israel’s redemption from Egyptian bondage approaches, a new Haggadah dedicated to Jonathan Pollard's redemption has been issued.

Video: First Visit to the Rebuilt Hurva Synagogue

A week before the official dedication - see the inside of the restored and rebuilt Hurva synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem

Hanged Underground Fighters to be Remembered

Knesset to hold ceremonious session in memory of the 12 Jewish pre-State underground fighters whom the British sentenced to death by hanging.

Another Fragment of the Lost Tribes of Israel Found in Africa?

British scientists have confirmed with DNA testing that an African tribe in northern South Africa that claims Semitic origins is telling the truth.

Jerusalem Reporter on US Airwaves

Jerusalem-based investigative journalist Aaron Klein has been given a weekly show on the major U.S. radio station WABC.

British Hassidic Music Star Visits Israel

Yoni Kempinski meets Hassidic singer Shloime Gertner, now in Israel honor of his new album "Say Asay."

World's Oldest Man Lives in Israel

An envoy from the Guiness Book of World Records is coming to Israel to formalize 115-year-old David Pur's title as the oldest living man on earth.

IDF Orphans Bar-Bat Mitzvah

The IDF holds its annual celebration for children of fallen soldiers who have become bar or bat mitzva.

US, Israel Dicker Over the Price of Fish

The United States and Israel are dickering over the price of fish – specifically, gefilte fish. And Passover is getting closer.

Kosher Bulls and Bears for the Stock Market

A company may make lots of money, but is it kosher? Jewish investors increasingly are buying stocks with rabbinical approval.

Israeli Critic Exposes ‘Lie of Apartheid’

None other than US journalist Richard Cohen, a fierce critic of Israel, exploded the ‘Israel apartheid” lie. What about Saudi Arabia, he asks.

Prime Minister: Machpelah's Jewish Section to be Renovated

Netanyahu denies allegation that world leaders have phoned him to protest the inclusion of the Cave of Machpelah in heritage site list.

Responding to Anti-Israel Apartheid Week

The annual climax of int'l anti-Israel propaganda, Israel Apartheid Week, has begun, and Jewish Agency is stepping up its response on US campuses.

TNL #44: Are the 'Lost Tribes' True Jewish Descendants?

Watch latest edition of TNL: How do we know whether the "Bnei Menashe" and the "Anusim" are really from the 10 lost tribes of Israel?

Visiting Panamanian President Heaps Praise on Israel

Visiting President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli effused support for Israel, "guardian of the world's capital, Jerusalem".

Jewish Folk Duo Elyon Seeks to Inspire through Music

Eliezer Kosoy and Yonasan Hill talk about their new CD and accepting G-d's will as positive despite cancer or million dollar movie contracts.

Israel’s ‘Second Day’ of Purim -- in Pictures

Jerusalem residents celebrated “Shushan Purim” on Monday, one day after Jews around the world ended their Purim festivities.

‘Topography of Terror’ Museum Focuses on Nazi Murderers

The former Nazi Gestapo and SS headquarters will reopen as a museum with proof of the Nazi death machine, evidence against Holocaust deniers.

Israel Post Office Distributes Different Masks

The Israel Postal Company chose Purim, when Jews wear costumes and masks, to launch its distribution of gas masks.