News for Jewish Community Kiddush, Torah learning, and gefilte fish in DubaiPresident of UAE Jewish community speaks of the acceptance the community has received in Dubai, from the people and the government. Rome names central street after community rabbiIn historic ceremony, Rome names street after Rabbi Eliyahu Toaff, Holocaust survivor and chief rabbi of Rome for 50 years. US Jewish community looks to defend itself as attacks riseAs the number of anti-Semitic incidents rises, twin efforts aim to prevent and recognize shootings, and arm worshipers. Maryland suburb of DC to screen anti-Israel filmJewish community slams 'discriminatory' decision to use taxpayer funds to present 'one-sided, highly biased' anti-Israel film. White House invites Jewish leaders over for a talkTrump administration invites Jewish leaders to talk about 'pertinent issues' impacting community. Soccer teams ask to change finals ‘to respect Jewish community’Presidents of two soccer club finalists for Libertadores cup ask that final match be rescheduled 'to respect our Jewish fans'. Latin American Jews support two-state solution, new survey showsLatin American Jewish leaders say internal divisions, community leadership are main problems. Open letter to Jewish community from single parentWhat we need are genuine invites that convey a desire to spend time with us and make us feel that we are valued members of our community. Jewish community in India mostly unaffected by deadly floodsAt least 324 people killed in flooding in southern Indian state of Kerala in what local officials call worst flooding in 100 years. General signs order granting Hevron community official statusOrder establishes official municipal services administration for the Jewish community of Hevron. 'Hurricane Harvey is a disaster larger than Katrina'Jewish Federation official says Houston Jewish community 'could take years' to recover. Nonexistent Jewish community condemns IsraelChechnya’s Jewish community doesn’t exist — but it’s angry at Israel. Jewish community's donation 'renews hope and faith in future'Jewish community donates soccer field to Italian town devastated by earthquakes. DC Jewish community to hold vigil for slain Muslim teenJewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington to hold vigil in memory of 17 year old Muslim girl murdered outside her mosque. In Muslim Indonesia, tiny Jewish community lives onThe modest synagogue on Sulawesi island is the only synagogue in the nation of 255 million people. 'Dutch Jewish community is unsustainable'Dutch Jewish leaders claim the future of Jewish life in the Netherlands is grim. Couple trapped in their home in Houston, TexasFirefighters were called to the scene when neighbors reported smoke billowing out of the elderly Jewish couple's apartment. 'We need to listen to our children'Rabbi Ari Neuwirth discusses the issue of drug abuse and alcohol among children in the Jewish community, and how to solve it. Redefining female Jewish leaders in EuropeWives of European rabbis converge in Vienna for a training program about the important role of rebbetzins working alongside their husbands. Police dispatched to Jewish school in ZurichZurich police say no indication of criminal action near Jewish school Croatia Returns $4 Million Property to Zagreb JewsCroatia announces plan to return office building in Zagreb, expropriated from Jews during Holocaust, back to Jewish community. Latvian Nazi Musical Stirs Jewish OutrageThe Jewish community of Latvia has come out in protest of the musical 'glorifying' Nazi Herbert Cukurs, known as the 'Butcher of Riga'. Anti-Semitic Party Gains; Hungarian Jews FranticHungarian Jewish community alarmed after election results reveal Jobbik is second largest party in Hungary. Ukraine Rabbi: Jewish Men Likely to Be DraftedThe Ukraine Jewish community was steeling itself for troubled times, said Rabbi Moshe Wasserman, the Chief Rabbi of the country. Duke Apologizes For Expulsion of Gibraltar JewsApology presented by Spanish duke to Jewish community for ancestor's 1474-76 expulsion of Jews from Gibraltar. Belgian Jewish Community Honors US AmbassadorUnites States Ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman, was honored on Tuesday by the Jewish community in Brussels at a farewell ceremony. Deal With Iran 'Opens Door to Third Attack'Jewish community in Argentina opposes agreement with Iran to investigate 1994 bombing of Jewish institution in Buenos Aires. Venezuela Reportedly Spying on Jewish CommunityThe Venezuelan intelligence agency is reportedly targeting and spying on the Jewish community as well as organizations with ties to Israel. 'Hitler' Store Agrees to Name ChangeThe “Hitler” garment store in India has agreed to change its name due to protests from both the local and international community. Whiskey Empire Heir Bronfman Returns to His RootsMatthew Bronfman, whose grandfather moved to Canada from Moldova and founded a whiskey empire, has gone back to his roots. Exam Board Asks Students to Justify Anti-SemitismOne of Britain’s leading exam boards is under fire for asking students to ‘justify’ anti-Semitism, on a national examination. Gross: 'Very Comforting to Know I'm Not Forgotten'Alan Gross thanks Jewish community for efforts in attempting to secure his release; Says, "It's very comforting to know I'm not forgotten." |
