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Matisyahu's New Chanukah Song to Benefit Sandy Victims

Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu has released a new song titled “Happy Hanukkah” to celebrate the upcoming holiday.

London Fans Spark Outrage Over 'Free Palestine' Chants

Soccer match marred by anti-Semitic chantings, with fans shouting “Juden Tottenham,” and unrolling huge banner reading “Free Palestine”.

Amnesty Takes Disciplinary Action Against Offending Jewish Tweet

Amnesty International initiated disciplinary action against a staff member who posted offensive tweet targeting Jewish members of parliament

Jewish,Catholic Charities Unite to Distribute Thanksgiving Meals

The UJA-Federation of New York teamed up with Catholic Charities this year to distribute food to the needy in time for Thanksgiving.

Video: American Rabbis Pray Where Fatal Rocket Attack Occured

Twenty rabbis toured areas of Southern Israel as part of an emergency solidarity mission of the Rabbinical Council of America.

French CRIF Calls for Israel Solidarity in Paris Protest

French Jewish organization is staging a protest to differentiate between defensive measures taken by Israel and terrorist tactics of Hamas.

Atlanta Festival Ousts 'Crisis of Zionism' Author Peter Beinart

A scheduled appearance by Peter Beinart at a book festival in Atlanta sparked angry disputes in otherwise close-knit Jewish community.

Argentinian 'Platform for Hate' Puts Jewish Community at Risk

Simon Wiesenthal Center denounced “the repeated use of Holocaust-language” on Argentinean magazine website.

College Jewish Center Scrawled with Anti-Semitic Graffiti

“Crude and hateful” graffiti was scrawled on the back door of the Jewish Life House at liberal arts college in Massachusetts.

'It's No Longer Tenable to be Jew' in Academics, Says Professor

A math teacher at largest trade union of higher education in UK: "[I]t is no longer tenable to be a Jew in UCU".

Literary World Says 'Goodbye, Philip'

Roth, considered by many to be one of the leading Jewish American literary voices of the 20th century, said he will no longer be writing.

BBC Correspondent Under Fire for 'Jewish Lobby' Remark

A BBC correspondent came under fire by the Board of Deputies for using the term “Jewish lobby” in discussing the American election.

Canadian Miner Charged for Website Referencing 'Elders of Zion'

A man from British Columbia has been charged with a hate crime for anti-Semitic content on his website.

Norovirus Infects 45 at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital

An outbreak of norovirus among staff at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital led to temporary closure of the hospital's neurology clinic.

Peres and Putin to Open World’s Largest Jewish Museum

President Shimon Peres will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday to open the world’s largest Jewish museum.

Former Jewish Owners Demand Return of Monet Masterpiece

Grandson of wealthy Jewish businessman is demanding that Swiss foundation return Monet masterpiece his family was forced to sell during WWII

Trick or Treat – Halloween or Sukkot?

Only in America: A black church leader uses the Lulav and Etrog for services on Halloween. “It helps keep children off the streets.”

Jewish Agency Adds Millions to Protect Southern Israel

Cabinet unanimously approved proposal on full protection for communities 4.5-7 kilometers from Gaza, at a cost of NIS 270 million.

School Expels Teenager Subjected to Anti-Semitic Taunts

A Jewish teenager from Fort Mill, South Carolina said he was beaten and subjected to anti-Semitic taunts by teammates on his football team.

Member of European Parliament Denies Holocaust on Romanian TV

Romanian member of the European Parliament denies the Holocaust on national television.

Morsi Chanting 'Amen' to Destruction of Jews is 'Slap in Face'

Wiesenthal Center urges Obama to publicly condemn Egypt's President Morsi, after he chanted "Amen" to call for destruction of Jews.

DA's Office Confirms: All Charges Dropped Against Ehud Halevy

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced that it has dropped all criminal charges against Ehud Halevy.

Brooklyn Cafe Charged with Adding $25 to Kippa-Wearing Jews

A popular Brooklyn cafe reportedly discriminates against Jews dressed in religious garb by enforcing a $25 minimum.

Thousands Sign Petition to Drop Charges Against Ehud Halevy

Petition calling for the dismissal of charges against beaten Ehud Halevy has garnered over 9,600 signatures.

'A Dead Jew' Replaces 'A Good Jew' in Twitter Hate Surge

A French group that had forced Twitter to remove anti-Semitic tweets, is urging the site to remove a new wave of hateful messages.

Two Arrested in Desecration of Jewish Graves

Police have arrested two men following the desecration of dozens of Jewish graves at a cemetery in Auckland, New Zealand last week.

7 Jewish Groups Withdraw from Dialogue Demonizing Israel

Seven Jewish groups pulled out of a interfaith dialogue, in response to letter sent to Congres accusing israel of human rights violations.

Monti Becomes First Italian PM to Commemorate 1943 Nazi Roundup

Italy’s prime minister addressed a ceremony for the 69th anniversary of deportations of over a thousand Roman Jews to Auschwitz

NYPD Probes Allegations of Police Brutality Against Jewish Man

NYPD and district attorney’s office have launched investigations into allegations of police brutality against Jewish man in community center

Jewish American and Colleague Win Nobel Prize in Economics

Jewish-American economist Alvin Roth and his American colleague Lloyd Shapley were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics on Monday.

Video: Google Makes History Come Alive on the Web

Google launched a new online archive of landmark 20th century events and personalities, highlighting a number of key Jewish themes.

ADL Pulls Out of Interfaith Dialogue Due to 'Outrageous Bias'

ADL has withdrawn from a national interfaith dialogue in response to “a serious breach of trust” by Christian leaders attending meeting.

Film About Egyptian Jews Stirs 'Normalization' Uproar in Cairo

An Egyptian film documenting Jewish life in Egypt prior to the 1950s has stirred controversy after it was screened at film festival in Cairo

American Jew Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Americans Robert Lefkowit, a Jew, and Brian Kobilka won the 2012 Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday.

Budapest Jewish Leader Attacked While Leaving Synagogue

Police in Budapest said they have arrested two men after a Jewish community leader was attacked after leaving synagogue Friday night.

Photos: Blessings and Celebrations as Thousands Gather in Hebron

Thousands of Jews from across the country came to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot in the holy city of Hebron.

First Holocaust History in Farsi Published for Iranians

A Jewish American-Iranian has decided to publish the first history of the Holocaust in Farsi for Iranians, to counter Holocaust denial.

Swastikas Found Painted on Two Bangor Synagogues

Police in Bangor are investigating reports of anti-Semitic graffiti that were found spray-painted on two synagogues.

'Team Israel’ Aims for Home Run for Judaism and Zionism

“Team Israel” fields a team of mostly non-Israeli Jews in the World Baseball Classic that may bring players closer to Judaism and Israel.

E-Mail 'Nagger' Helps You Keep Rosh Hashannah Vows

A group of rabbis have devised a new e-mail alert service aimed at reminding people to keep their Rosh Hashannah resolutions.

Amid Controversy, 'Jew Pond' Officially Renamed on US Maps

A small body of water in rural New Hampshire, previously dubbed “Jew Pond,” has been officially renamed, amid controversy.

Rival Accuses Jewish Republican of Being 'Candidate of Big Lie'

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) released a new ad against his Republican rival Josh Mandel, accusing him of using the “big lie” Nazi strategy

Arsonists Burn Jewish Eatery in Hollywood

Masked arsonists broke into a kosher restaurant in Hollywood on Friday, causing significant damage to Jewish eatery.

New Attack in Berlin: Vandals Desecrated Jewish Cemetery

Vandals desecrated six Jewish tombstones at a cemetery in Germany with graffiti including Nazi swastikas, police announced Wednesday.

Oren 'Categorically Denies' Saying GOP is 'Dangerous' for Israel

Israel’s ambassador to US “categorically denied” saying GOP is “dangerous” for Israel by making support for Jewish state a partisan issue.

Room by Room, Jews Reclaim Home in Jerusalem

A Jewish family finally succeeds in moving into one room of a house owned by Jews but occupied by Arabs in the Silwan Valley.

'Pioneer in Catholic-Jewish Dialogue' Passed Away, Age 85

Cardinal Carlo Maria was “a courageous man who played an important role in fostering better Catholic-Jewish relations.”

Antwerp Jews Stage Massive Emergency Attack Drill

An emergency bomb drill was held at a Jewish school in Antwerp, designed to prepare the city for a potential attack.

German Rabbinical College Warns Against Wearing Kippot in Public

A rabbinical college in Germany has warned its students against wearing kippot, after a rabbi was attacked by four Arab youths last week.

Vishnitz Leader Rabbi: Don’t Call me ‘Rebbe’

A Vishnitz dynasty rabbi shocked hassidim on the Sabbath and said, “Don’t call me ‘Rebbe” because he does not deserve the title.

ADL: 'Think Security' During High Holidays

ADL is reaching out to synagogues and Jewish communities across the country, providing them with security information prior to High Holidays

Europe Celebrates 'Spirit of Jewish Humor'

The 13th annual European Day of Jewish Culture will take place on September 2 in cities and countries across Europe.

Police: Religion Not Motive in Michigan Attack

Police said they do not believe that the attack against Zachary Tennen, a Jewish student from Michigan, was an anti-Semitic hate crime.

New Zealand's Only Jewish Day School Forced to Close

The only Jewish day school in New Zealand’s capital of Wellington has been forced to close its doors at the end of the year.

High Court: Migron Must be Evacuated by September 4

The High Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday that Israel must evacuate the community of Migron by September 4.

ADL 'Horrified' by Violent Attack Against Jewish Student

The ADL expressed outrage over the alleged anti-Semitic hate crime that occurred yesterday against Jewish student.

Video: ‘Kippa Child Pianist’ in Talent Semi-Finals

Edon Pinchot, the 14-year-old kippa-wearing pianist singer from Skokie, Illinois has reached the America’s Got Talent semi-finals.

Police Arrest Man in $10,000 Menorah Theft

Police said they have arrested a man who stole an antique menorah valued at approximately $10,000 from home of prominent rabbi.

Video: Rabbi Soloveitchik Speaks to GOP

The true source of liberty and freedom is G-d and not governments and states, national religious Rabbi Meir Soloveitchik told the GOP.

Rabbi Ashkenazi Passed Away at Age 96

Rabbi Elimelech Ashkenazi passed away at the age of 96 in Seagate, New York.