Jews

Iran Broadcast Authority head:

'Iranians replaced Jews as G-d's Chosen People'

Abdolali Ali-Asgari, head of IRIB, Iran's Broadcasting Authority, says while Jews were once the 'Chosen people,' they were superseded.

When President Lincoln fought for the Jews

Abraham Lincoln's influence extends far beyond specific events for which he is most well-known. Commentary

Are Diaspora Jews sinking in exile?

The Aliyah Team questions the role of Jews in exile.

73% of Israeli Jews light Hanukkah candles

A high percentage of Jews in Israel light the Menorah candles every night on Hanukkah.

Ohio:

Congressional candidate ad blames 'billionaire Communist Jews'

Radio spot says TV networks controlled by 'billionaire Communist Jews' and 'anti-American' Jews control computer election vendors.

Who were the Jews of the Titanic?

Watch of Jew who died on the Titanic sold at auction. Dozens of other Jews were on the ship. Who were they and what were they doing there?

PA J-lem governor: Jews have no right to pray on Temple Mount

PA governor of Jerusalem condemns policy of 'Judaizing' city, states Jews have no right to pray on Temple Mount.

Indian state grants minority status to its Jewish community

Home to about 170 Jews, Gujarat third state in India to recognize Jews as minority community.

Study: Haredim reversing Jewish population decline in Britain

High birthrates among haredim are responsible for recent growth in number of British Jews following decades of decline, a new study shows.

Poll shows deep divide between Israeli, American Jews

Twin polls of Israeli, US Jews uncover divides on range of issues - with an especially stark one on perceptions of President Trump.

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23% of British respondents ‘unwilling’ to have Jew in family

Highest level of acceptance of Jews as family members in Netherlands, where 96% would have no problem with Jew joining family.

'There is no future for Jews in France'

WZO rep in France tells Arutz Sheva about the tough situation for French Jews, who are leaving the country - and not just for Israel.

Russian rabbi: Jewish community shouldn't interfere in politics

Russia's Rabbi Boroda says a Jewish personality in the Russian administration is not a positive phenomenon.

'Spengler' responds to Polish 'Jewish truth' smear

Influential analyst hits back at Polish journalist, notes the last Polish Gentile to win a Nobel in science was Madame Curie in 1911.

Polish priest: Truth for Jews is whatever’s beneficial to them

'For us, the truth corresponds to facts. For the Jew, truth means something that conforms to his understanding of what’s beneficial.'

'We want a Jewish presence in Portugal'

Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism reaches out to Jewish communities in US, calling for Jews to visit and live in Portugal.

Immigrants in Austria: Judaism is harmful to the world

Survey of immigrants in radical bastion of Graz, Austria - most of them Afghans - finds 54.5% believe Jews only care about themselves.

Arab indicted for assaulting haredi Jews in Silwan

Arab youth and his friend forced Jews to praise Hamas, insult the State and its officials, kiss their hands and declare faith in Islam.

North Carolina imam invokes Islamic text about killing Jews

Imam in Raleigh, North Carolina, invokes Islamic text that prophesies the killing of Jews by Muslims during a sermon at a local mosque.

'She was so clearly a rising star'

Communities remember Jewish victims of Costa Rica crash for their passionate social justice work.

Poll: Most Jewish, Arab youth want to interact with each other

New poll shows today's Jewish and Arab youth are interested in meeting young people from the other sector.

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence

Jewish activists for independent Kurdistan promote cause in NY, Jerusalem.

Manhattan ramming victim is a Jew from Argentina

At least eight people were killed and multiple people injured after a rental truck hit cyclists and pedestrians on a bike path

French judge orders schools to reinstate pork-free lunches

French court rules that schools should provide an alternative to lunches containing pork for Muslim and Jewish students.

In intermarriage stats, American Muslims beat Jews hands down

New study shoes US Muslims intermarry less, are more religious than American Jews.

Miraculous times:

Jews flocking to Temple Mount after Waqf abandons site

Waqf disappearance from Temple Mount in protest allows Jews to visit without harassment.

In historic ceremony, Panama Jews become Spanish citizens

8 Panamanians receive Spanish citizenship under law of return for Sephardi Jews.

'In two more generations, there won't be any Jews left here'

Former Jewish community president says he asked French government to preserve Paris synagogue since 'no Jews will remain to care for it.'

'Not only Gentiles saved Jews during the Holocaust'

Jerusalem College holds educational competition to raise awareness about Jews who worked to save other Jews during the Holocaust.

IDF disperses Jewish, Arab, rock throwers

Jews, Arabs, throw stones at each other in Judea and Samaria.

Preparing for Passover in Ukraine's last shtetl

The elderly population of Ukraine's last shtetl tells their story and gives a glimpse into days of old.

Meet the Jews in Trump's administration

Trump appoints 11 Jews to serve in new administration.

Jews with Russian heritage protest Trump's planned refugee ban

American Jews with roots in former Soviet Union sign petition protesting Trump plan to block Muslim refugees.

Study finds Jews are world’s most educated religious group

Jews are the world’s most-educated religious group, with an average of more than 13 years of formal schooling, according to a new study.

Google removes ‘are Jews evil’ search suggestion

Google removes the phrase “are Jews evil,” which had been automatically generated by its search algorithm.

Study finds Arabs fear Hezbollah more than Jews do

A new study finds that Israeli Arabs feared for their lives during the Second Lebanon War, on a scale greater than Israeli Jews.

Muslim woman's praise for Jewish man wins social media salute

Facebook post by a Muslim-American woman about the kindness of a 90-year-old Jew attracts the attention of thousands of social media users.

Trump supporter backtracks on suggestion that Sanders convert

Pastor who urged the religious conversion of Bernie Sanders says he hadn’t meant to insult the “Jewish faith.”

35% of Hungarians are anti-Semitic

New study finds 23% of respondents hold ‘extreme’ anti-Semitic views toward Jews, 12% are ‘moderate.'

Do all Jews' genes lead back to Turkey?

Startling new research suggests all Jews - even Ashkenazic Jews - have Turkish-Greek roots originating in the Persian Empire.

Spanish Radio Station Pulls Program Linking Jews and Satanism

Spain public radio removes an episode of a program that linked Jews to Satanism from its website after complaints from Jewish groups.

Jews and Muslims Stand Up Against Violence in Joint Prayer

Arutz Sheva speaks with participants at Sunday's joint Israeli-Arab prayer session at the Gush Etzion junction.

Cameron: Anti-Jewish Conspiracies Must be Challenged

British PM says conspiracy theories of a powerful Jewish cabal must be challenged in efforts to counter Islamic radicalization.

World Jewish Population Back at Pre-Holocaust Levels

70 years since end of WWII, Knesset report shows global Jewish population, including mixed marriages, back at 16 million.

Despite Rising Anti-Semitism, Jews Held in High Regard in Europe

A Pew Research Center poll on attitudes toward minorities in six European Union countries reveals most favorable sentiment is for Jews.

Oslo Jewish-Muslim Event Organizer: Jews Behind 9/11

One of the Muslim organizers of a Muslim-Jewish coexistence event in Oslo said in 2008 that 'powerful' Jews were behind 9/11.

Coexistence in Oslo?

Norwegian Muslims Surround Oslo Synagogue in 'Peace Circle'

Over 1,000 turn out to identify with Jews following Muslim terror attacks on Jews, Jewish leader calls 'look to Norway' - but is he right?

Pew Report: European Jewry Shrinking

Drastic decrease in European Jewish population since 1939, with steady declines even decades after the Holocaust.

Saudi Arabia Denies it Will Allow Jews to Work in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s Labor Ministry pours cold water on a report that it will be allowing Jews to freely work in the Kingdom.

Is Saudi Arabia Allowing Jews to Work in the Kingdom?

Saudi newspaper claims that the kingdom is allowing people of all faiths, Jews included, to work in the country.

Poland Will Hold Hearing On Ritual Slaughter Ban

The Jewish community hopes the discussion will clarify once and for all whether or not kosher slaughter is legal in Poland.

Dutch Mayor: 'Jihadis Are Like Jews Who Left for Palestine'

Mayor of Hilvrsum: 'Holland should not prevent citizens from leaving for Syria, just as it didn't stop Jews from immigrating to Palestine.'

Israel and EU to Discuss Terror Against Jews

Part of the dialogue in the meeting with Israeli Foreign Ministry and EU will be the threat of jihad on Jewish communities in Europe.

Denmark: 100s March Through Muslim Area to Protest Anti-Semitism

Jews and non-Jews alike don Jewish symbols openly in 'yarmulka protest' against rising anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitism A Major Problem for Jews Everywhere, Says Expert

Arutz Sheva discussed Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Memorial Day with Carol Nuriel, a senior researcher at the Anti-Defamation League.

Russian Jews Begin Passover Celebrations

Jews throughout Russia were preparing for the Passover Seder, with even far-flung communities preparing to celebrate

France: Far-Right Leader Forces Students to Eat Pork

Marine Le Pen issues divisive guidelines in districts controlled by her National Front party; Jews, Muslims the target.

Ancient Synagogue to Receive 'Hollywood Makeover'

One of the oldest operating synagogues in California is set to receive a “Hollywood makeover,” after damage was caused to building.

'The Serpent's Egg is Always Ready to Hatch'

In response to Greece's neo-Nazi march on Tuesday, Holocaust survivors addressed crowd at Athens University, accounting Nazi atrocities.

Researchers Find Native Americans with Ashkenazi Jewish Mutation

Israeli geneticists have found that a tribe of Native American Indians may have a genetic mutation typical of Ashkenazi Jews.