Jewish World

Hareidi IDF Unit Celebrates Next Ten Years

A celebration took place in Jerusalem commemorating ten years of a project lauded as a uniting force in Israeli society and the IDF.

Israeli Orchestra to Play Music of Wagner, Hitler’s Favorite

An Israeli orchestra plans to play the music of Wagner, a favorite of Hitler, at a German festival, despite incorrect reports by Israeli media.

IDF Soldiers Use Free Time to Throw Parties for Charity

The IDF does more than just fight. Soldiers in elite units get together on weekends to party and to raise major sums for sick children.

Terror Victim's Kind Act Saved a Life, Parents Say

Visitors to Beit Chaggai share how terror victim's kind act may have saved a life.

Chinese Educators Study the Holocaust at Yad Vashem

For the first time ever, a group of Chinese educators has begun a two-week course on the Holocaust at Jerusalem's Yad Vashem memorial center.

Legacy of Arab Attacks on Jewish Farm

Israel is surrendering Samue's burial sitel to Arabs as it did Joseph's tomb, says Jewish farmer whose nearby farm is torched twice in 4 days.

Kosher Hip-Hop - Can Rap Music be Converted to Judaism?

Yitz "Y-Love" Jordan talks about his tour in Israel, his journey to Judaism and kosher hip-hop.

Despite Eviction Trauma - Evacuees Busy Blossoming the Desert

During Sukkot INNTV visited the expelees of Nezarim who are finally begining to enter permanent homes, more than five years since their eviction

Thousands Strengthen Jewish Presence on Mt. Olives During Sukkot

Thousands participated in the "Sukkot Extravaganza" on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem - they came to have fun and strengthen Jewish presence

Dancing with Torah Scrolls: Rejoicing in Simchat Torah

Jews around the world will clasp Torah scrolls in their arms, starting with Wednesday evening, rejoicing in the holiday of Simchat Torah.

Meah Shearim Ignores Mixed Men-Women Protest

The High Court ruled a women’s rights group can protest against separate sidewalks in Meah Shearim. Fifty men and women marched and were ignored.

‘Anti-Freeze’ Protestors at Israeli Consulate: Not One Inch

Pro-Israel activists and Chabad joined forces in New York to support the end of the building freeze and call for keeping “every inch” of Israel.

Video: Rocking the Jewish Soul at Beit Shemesh

Some colors and sounds from the Beit Shemesh Festival, the largest Jewish rock and soul music festival in the Middle East.

Hundreds of Jews Seek Fresh Air of Adurayim 1st Day Chol HaMoed

Dozens of Jewish families spent the first day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot in the fresh air of Adurayim, listening to rabbis and enjoying activities.

Israel Hurtles Headlong into Sukkot

Jews are working overtime to build sukkot and buy their lulav - and a whole tribe of “sukkot helpers” are there to assist, including Bnei Akiva.

Remembering Father, Rabbi Avraham Shapira

Rabbi Yaakov Shapira: 'Growing up with my father was like hearing the shofar every day.'

Nationalist Supporter Carl Freyer Passes Away on Visit to Israel

Israel has lost one its biggest supporters with the passing away of Carl Freyer during a visit to the country. Burial will be Tuesday afternoon.

IDF Chief of Staff Gets 'Four Species' for Sukkot

IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi is presented with the Arba Minim, the “four species” used by Jews on Sukkot. Special holiday events in Jerusalem.

It's About Time: Time Magazine's Karl Vick Tours Samaria

Author of Time Magazine's "Why Israel Doesn't Care About Peace" goes on Shomron Regional Council tour: "I wasn't aware of this."

Im Tirtzu Calls NIF's New Guidelines a PR Trick

Groups that work to "deny the right of the Jewish people to sovereign self-determination within Israel" will not be eligible for NIF grants.

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Tauber Dies at 74

The Day of Atonement also served as a day of passage this past Shabbat for Rabbi Avraham Tauber, a renowned Chassid of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Meet the Bible Quiz Contestants: Scholars, Workmen and an Arab

The First Bible (Tanach) Contest for Adults is getting off the ground in Israel. The contestants include a TV contest winner and an Israeli Arab.

Protest in Jerusalem Against Synagogue Demolition

Jews from the village of El Matan and activists from L’Herut Tzion demonstrated on Wednesday against US pressure to destroy their Synagogue.

Jews to Rally at Rebuilt Joseph's Tomb

The tomb of Joseph is rebuilt after 10 years, Jews plan a rally to restore access to the holy site.

Israel Accused of ‘Snubbing' EU for Banning Yom Kippur Visit

European Union officials are upset over Israel’s banning their entry to Gaza hours before Yom Kippur, and they have declined alternative dates.

Debate Rages Over IDF Conversions

Scandal as state representative terms IDF conversions invalid, MKs call to resolve issue immediately.

'Father of the Merkava Tank' to be Buried

Israel Tal, 'father of the Merkava tank' is to be buried Sunday. Ashkenazi: "His contribution to Israel's security is impossible to measure."

Feeding Israel's Children for the Holidays

A central pillar of the Israeli Jewish world made sure last week that 2,500 families were able to celebrate the Rosh HaShanah holiday with joy.

Heart-Wrenching Holiday Pilgrimage to the Temple Mount

The family of Yitzchak and Talia Imas made their traditional pre-holiday pilgrimage to the Temple Mount this week, heart-wrenching without parents.

Ephraim Novak: 'Don't Extradite Me to the United States'

A Jerusalem court Monday ordered that Ephraim Novak should be extradited to the United Sates as demanded by American authorities.

Jewish Birth Rate in Israel at Record High

A Hebrew University professor says there were more Jewish births in the past year in Israel than ever, while the rate dropped in the Diaspora.

President Peres Blesses Jews for a Good and Sweet Year

President Peres sends a Rosh HaShanah New Year’s greeting to all of the People of Israel for a year of peace, prosperity and security.

Letter-Writing Campaigns Gain Steam

In honor of the Jewish New Year, letters and cards are sought for lone soldiers, Gilad Shalit and Jonathan Pollard.

Deputy Minister: PA Tactics Typical of Arab Wheeling & Dealing

MK Porush also hints PM could face hareidi political pressure if he extends building freeze. Hareidi NPO campaigns against freeze.

Anti-Semitic New York Vandals Learn About Rosh HaShanah

Four teens who vandalized an upstate New York Jewish bungalow colony in April have apologized, and read essays on Rosh HaShanah to the court.

French Jew Taught 'Too Much' Holocaust History

A French Jewish history teacher has been suspended from her position for not having taught about World War II with sufficient “neutrality.”

Rallies in Israel, LA for Shooting Victims

As Jews in the Hevron region rally in memory of this week's shooting victims, Jews in California do the same. An LA teen speaks.

Reaching Out to the Needy on Rosh Hashanah

Israeli organizations strive to give everyone a festive Rosh Hashanah with food packages for needy families.

NY Demo: 'Peace, Peace, but There Is No Peace'

Angry Jews stage demonstration outside of Israeli Consulate in New York

Ketzaleh: Netanyahu Entering Jewish History's Blacklist

National Union leader warns: The Jewish people will never forget Netanyahu's edict that 350,000 Jews may not build homes.

Shooting Victims Buried

The victims of Tuesday night's fatal shooting attack have been buried. Children eulogize their parents, "Mother, I will look over the little ones."

Time for Jews to Behave Like Madmen, Rabbi Says

Rabbi David Druckman tells nationalist awakening meeting the Arabs 'used to tremble before us,' but times have changed.

Lone Zionist at Anti-Israel Rally: ‘They Were Filled with Hate’

The “Lone Zionist” at an anti-Israel rally last June tells Arutz 7, “They were out of their minds. But when you are right, there is no fear."

Shas Leader Rabbi Yosef: Build in All of Judea and Samaria

Shas leader Rabbi Yosef tosses another jab at the PA and calls for a total thaw of the building freeze as Netanyahu flies to the US to meet Abbas.

Peres Celebrates Bar-Bat Mitzvahs with Terror Victims

President Shimon Peres celebrated Bar and Bat Mitzvahs Monday with 70 victims of terror who he said symbolize hope for the Jewish people.

Former Israel MK Urges Universal Laws against Holocaust Denial

Former MK Dan Tichon told Arutz 7 that increasing anti-Semitic attacks make it more urgent for nations to make Holocaust denial illegal.

Remembering the Bialystok Uprising

The city of Yahud holds a memorial 67 years after the Bialystok ghetto battle, the second largest Holocaust uprising.

Kiryat Arba, Hevron Celebrate FSU Aliyah

Kiryat Arba and Hevron held a massive party in honor of 20 years of aliyah from the former Soviet Union.

Jewish Support for Obama Down, But Still High

The latest Gallup poll shows a drop in general and Jewish support for Obama. Muslims still give highest ratings.

Rabbis Release IAF Romania Crash Widows of Vows

A special Beit Din gave final approval to the identification of the airmen killed in the Romania helicopter crash, so their widows can remarry.

Et tu, Grover? Sesame Street Recognizes 'Palestine'

A Sesame Street video is introduced with the words 'we're off to Palestine!' Meanwhile, a new version of Shalom Sesame is about to be releas

Wheelchair-Bound Gain Access to Kotel Tunnels

For decades, archaeologists have been unearthing history in the Kotel tunnels. Now the wheelchair-bound can access the remarkable site as well.

R. Cherlow Slams Religious-Zionism

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, head of the Petah Tikva Yeshivat Hesder, says that religious-Zionism is becoming increasingly irrelevant.

TNL in Texas - From Jerusalem With Love

Watch the 1st episode of "Tuesday Night Live in Jerusalem Across America" filmed in Houston Texas. Ari and Jeremy "meet the streets" of Jerusalem.

Meet Today's New Nefesh B'Nefesh Immigrants

Nefesh B'Nefesh official Dudy Starck speaks with some of the new immigrants who arrived Thursday on the last summer flight from North America.

Arabs Angered by Western Wall Plaza Elevator

Arabs are opposing construction of an elevator to allow disabled Jews to reach the Western Wall.

Holocaust Survivors Keep Hope for Reunion Alive

Holocaust survivors continue the search for lost family. Some stories end in reunion.

Rabbis to Assert Torah's Independence Before Police

“Torah independence” rally-gathering will be held Wednesday, after police summoned two rabbis for questioning for having endorsed a Halakhic work.

The Greatness of Rabbi Kook

It is 75 years since Rabbi Kook, visionary and leader during the birth-pangs of the State of Israel, has passed away. Here, his legacy is glimpsed.

Peres Eulogizes Fallen Pilots: 'Extraordinary Human Beings'

Peres visits Romania and eulogizes soldiers killed in training crash.