Judaism

Ex IDF Education Head: Religious Zionism Getting 'Too Religious'

Former IDF Education head Stern, known for criticism of religious Zionists, called for end to their “move to the far religious right”.

Rabbi Nixes Annual Uman Trip

There is no justification in Jewish law for spending Rosh Hashanah in the Ukraine, Israeli rabbi says.

1 Woman - 1 Mission - 7 Laws of Noah

Raziela Harpaz of Chabad has taken upon herself the mission of promoting the observance of 7 Laws of Noah by all mankind.

Leftist Admits: A Secular Israel Is Hidden Objective of Protests

Yair Lapid, media celeb who formed a party to run in the next Knesset election, bares truth of the protest agenda: a secular State of Israel

Knesset Turns Down Civil Marriage by Large Margin

An attempt to legalize civil marriage flopped. A new poll shows most Israelis feel part of Jewish tradition and prefer Orthodox marriage.

Site of Lithuanian 'Holy Ark' Found

The site of the Holy Ark of the Great Synagogue of the “Jerusalem of Lithuania” has been found in excavations.

Rabbi: Mayor Trying to Turn Jerusalem into Goa

A "beach party” that was to be held outside the Old City of Jerusalem will be moved, but the incident has upset religious Jerusalemites.

'Religion and Peace Should be Researched'

A special conference was held this past week on the subject of peace in monotheistic traditions. INN TV was there.

Yad L'achim: 'Kids in Secular Schools Don't Know Shema'

Days before the holiday of Shavuot, Yad L'achim called for more action in promoting Jewish identity among schoolchildren in Israel.

Magen Tzedek: Irrelevant Symbol or Ethical Standard?

A new symbol created by the Conservative Movement implies a “gold standard” of ethics above the Jewish kosher laws. Agudath Israel says it's bunk.

Remembering the Spiritual Heroism of the Shoah

Rabbi Shmuel Granatstein of the Kiddush Hashem Archives talks about the organization's mission to document spiritual heroism during the Holocaust.

The Four Sons, the Leftist Elite, and the PA State

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel discusses the connection between the Four Sons of the Haggadah and the PA state.

NIF Pays to Spread its Values on Shavuot

The New Israel Fund offers funding to Jewish congregations willing to learn “social justice,” NIF-style, on the Biblical holiday of Shavuot.

Learning to Sing the Prayers Online

Website offers visitors the opportunity to teach themselves how to sing prayers from the prayer book.

Survey: Israelis Grow More Religiously Observant

A special official survey finds that Israelis are becoming more religiously observant, many secular Jews will fast this Yom Kippur.

US Politician Embraces Jewish Roots

Former Virginia senator George Allen found out during his election campaign that his grandfather was Jewish.

EU Jews Work to Prevent Second Clash; SA Recalls Ambassador

Reactions to Gaza flotilla clash continue: European Union Jews work to prevent a second round, South Africa condemns Israel.

Tel Aviv U : New Center to Study and Strengthen European Jewry

The Kantor Center, the first of its kind, for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry was inaugurated at Tel Aviv University Monday.

Purim Festivities Begin in Jerusalem

Purim festivities that began Saturday night continued Sunday evening when Jerusalem began celebrating the deliverance of Jews in ancient Persia.

Purim Preparations Worldwide

Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the festive Purim holiday. Parades, parties and more in the works.

Peres Links Jews 'From 10 Commandments to Nano-Technology'

Jews are as old as the Ten Commandments and as new as nano-technology, says President Peres. "A great call for Jewish spiritual revival" exists.

Basketball Star Tells of Return to Judaism

Doron Sheffer, one of Israel’s greatest basketball players, shared his story of return to religious observance with a group of Jewish educators.

Knesset Law Keeps Consumer Purchases 'Kosher'

A new Knesset law dealing with the consumer's right to cancel phone transactions is now "kosher," thanks to the intervention of a Knesset member

US Report Criticizes Israel's Jewish Character

An anti-missionary group in Israel accuses the State Department of issuing a report critical of Israel's Jewish nature.

Doing Kaparot – Without Cruelty to Animals

At Kollel Chabad, volunteers ensure that the traditional Kaparot are done without any mistreatment of birds used in the ritual.

Study: Fewer US Jews Say They're Observant

The number of American Jews who see themselves as religious dropped 20 percent in 20 years. 3.4 million U.S. Jews call themselves religious.