Jewish World

Libyan Jews Appoint Envoy to Benghazi Shadow Gov't

A Libyan Jewish organization formally recognizes the rebel shadow government and hopes to reconcile Jews to the country.

Envoy to Spain Bids Farewell to ‘Hatred and Anti-Semitism’

Israel’s ambassador to Spain posted a farewell message describing ‘hatred and anti-Semitism” he suffered during his four-year tenure.

Beitar Gets New Owners

Two American businessmen have purchased the troubled Beitar Jerusalem soccer team.

Green Light for Jerusalem's Museum of Tolerance

The building permit has finally been issued for construction of a $100 million Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem.

Police Inscribe Letter in Masada Torah at Dawn

Senior police officials quietly went at dawn to the ancient fortress of Masada to attend a graduation and inscribe a letter in a new Torah scroll.

Polish Couple to be Honored as Righteous Among the Nations

Stefan and Maria Magenheim, who saved a Jewish child's life during the Holocaust, will be honored by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations.

Haredi Women Branch Into Architecture and Interior Design

To provide for their families Haredi women are venturing beyond traditional occupations and have entered architecture and interior design

Hebrew University To Hand Out Athletic Scholarship in Hockey

In an attempt to spread the national religion of hockey, Canadian Friends of Hebrew University will be awarding an athletic scholarship.

U.S. Archives Photo History of Expulsion of Jews from Jerusalem

A massive photographic treasure documenting the Jewish presence in the Old City of Jerusalem long before 1948 was unearthed last month in th

Obama Administration, US Jewish Groups Tells UN: Sack Falk!

The United States, joined by American Jewish groups, has called on the United Nations to sack its rapporteur on PA rights, Richard Falk.

Former Security Chief: 'The Rebbe Knew All About ISA Operations'

Yaakov Peri, former Israeli Security Agency chief, describes his amazement at a meeting with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Yehoram Gaon: Did Police Need Rabbis’ Fingerprints?

Legendary singer questions wisdom of state actions against Rabbis Lior and Yosef.

Egypt Extends Grapel's Remand

Egypt to keep Israeli-American accused of spying in jail for another 15 days.

Updated 'Ella Center' Opened in Sderot

Sderot gets a science center in honor of brave teen killed in rocket strike.

Four Arab Youths Arrested for Vandalizing Mt. Olives Cemetery

Youths aged 15-16 from A-Tur are suspected of smashing 20 gravestones in the cemetery’s American Section in the past months.

Chief Rabbi Says Religious Must "Settle" Israel's Cities Too

Chief Sephardic Rabbi says that while Judea and Samaria must be settled, religious population must not neglect cities, another crucial mission.

Officials Ignored Chief Rabbi’s Plea to Avoid Disgracing Rabbis

Chief Rabbi Amar says officials ignored pleas to meet with him to prevent the disgrace of arresting Rabbis Lior and Yosef for questioning.

INN Exclusive: Shocking Report of Norway's Anti-Semitism

Norway deals with scathing anti-Semitism report by putting extremist anti-Israel minister in charge of combatting hatred of its mere 2000 Je

Former Jewish U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Honored

Marc Ginsberg, the first Jewish-American to serve as Ambassador to an Arab country, receives honorary award.

Fringe Jewish Group Joins Pro-Salah Forces in London

Anti-Zionist fringe group Neturei Karta in London expresses support for Sheikh Ra’ad Salah, who was arrested by Britain.

First Jewish Online Camp Launched by Chabad

At CGI Online, a new online Jewish camp for children of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries, campers are told to bring their supplies to the computer.

Bnei Akiva Enter ‘Pollard Prison’ in Jerusalem on July 4th

Fifty Bnei Akiva youth mark July 4th by donning prison garb and entering a jail-like environment for 10 days.

IDF Refused Entry of MKs and Leading Rabbis to Kever Yosef

The IDF barred Knesset Members and yeshiva rabbis from entering Kever Yosef in Shechem on the anniversary of the death of the Biblical Yosef.

Thousands Set to Protest Court Treatment of Rabbis Monday

100 buses will carry thousands to Jerusalem, for a rally opposite the Supreme Court in support of rabbis’ freedom of religious opinion.

False Reports that Rabbi Yosef Refused Summons, Says Son

One of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef’s sons charged that reports that he refused a previous summons to appear for questioning are false. Protest at 2 p.m.

Police Question Rabbi Yosef after Morning Prayers

Police nabbed Rabbi Yaakov Yosef as he left morning prayers, took him into custody for questioning about "haskama" for the book “Torah HaMelech.”

MKs in Germany Protest Simultaneous Visit by Iranian MPs

Mofaz sends formal protest: “We cannot be silent while the representatives of a murderous regime are received in the heart of democratic Europe.”

Jewish Parliamentarians Visit Knesset, Noam Schalit

The International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians visited the Knesset and Noam Schalit during their consultations.

Britain's Long, Sad Journey of Jew Hatred

Britain is, and has been, one of the most anti-Semitic countries in the world, says Hebrew University Professor Robert Wistrich.

Dutch Jews 'Fearful' After Shechita Ban

Dutch Jews are beginning to wonder what's coming next, following the approval by parliament of a ban on ritual slaughter for kosher and halal meat.

Rabbi Lior Speaks About Arrest: It Was an Excuse to Harass

Kiryat Arba's Rabbi Dov Lior spoke with students about his arrest. "I did not break any laws. Saying that a rabbi incites is baseless libel."

Ex-High Court Justice Says Police Arrest of Rabbi Lior 'Unwise'

The police did not use common sense in arresting Rabbi Dov Lior, says ex-High Court judge Turkel. ’All he did was write a foreword for a book.”

Rage Over ‘Soviet-Style Kidnapping’ of Rav Lior

Religious Zionist leadership incensed over unprecedented step by prosecution and police against Kiryat Arba’s rabbi.

Rabbi Dov Lior Freed after Questioning

Rabbi Dov Lior was pulled over and arrested while driving to Migron in Samaria.

Orphaned Survivor of Fogel Terror Attack Inspires French Jews

Tamar Fogel, oldest survivor of the terrorist attack on her family, joins Itamar’s Bnei Akiva chapter on trip to help strengthen French Jews.

Vandals Target Greek Holocaust Memorial

Vandals struck a northern Greece Holocaust memorial for 50,000 Jews slaughtered in the Nazi era. The vandals left a message: “That’s a lie.”

Israel Chief Rabbi to Say Kaddish for Jonathan Pollard's Father

The soul of Professor Morris Pollard, Jonathan's father, will be supported by the prayers of Israel's Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Yona Metzger.

Bill would Grant Israelis Western-Style 2.5 Day Weekend

MKs Elkin and Levine propose Friday-Saturday-Sunday weekend bill in support of similar initiative by Minister Shalom.

Think Tank Tells Cabinet: Stay Out of US Politics

JPPI experts tell cabinet Israel should not be the focus of the US presidential campaign, say Israel should buy U.S. cars.

Virulently Anti-Israel Event Backed by Local Jewish Federation

A small, grassroots pro-Israel group takes on Hamilton Jewish Federation. Repercussions continue; free speech is turned on its head to defend BDS.

US Has 24 Hours to Decide to Let Pollard Attend Father’s Funeral

President Obama has 24 hours to decide on a humanitarian appeal that Jonathan Pollard be freed from jail for a few hours to help bury his father.

Religious Businesswomen Told:"Yes, You Can".

200 women attended the 2nd Kishor Conference for religious female entrepreneurs in Jerusalem, for inspiration and business skills advice.

Call Issued to Boycott Scottish Whiskey

Jewish organization fed up with Scottish boycotts of Israel, calls U.S. synagogues to boycott whiskey brands made in Scotland.

Video: Twelve MKs in Daytime Visit at Tomb of Joseph

Initial reports say Knesset Members conducted first daytime visit of holy site since 2000 under heavy security with PA cooperation.

Bank Governor Stanley Fischer Running to Head IMF

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer has officially announced he is in the running to head the International Money Fund.

Harish Construction ‘About to Begin’

Work on 6,000 housing units for hareidim to start in a few weeks, says local authority head.

New Cookbook Adds 'Kosher Elegance' to Shavuot Table

T-minus very little time left to go, and what can you do to make Shavuot dinner look like a feat of excellence? Open that new cookbook of yours.

New Shavuot Feature: Unusual Vegan / Dairy Soup Recipe

Dairy food is traditional for the Shavuot holiday, with this soup an easy, tasty vegan or vegetarian example.

Obama Struggles against Backlash on Israel

The 2012 American presidential race is already beginning to heat up with attacks aimed at Barack Obama's Israel-PA policies.

Online Video Contest: What Does Religious Zionism Mean to Me?

Bnei Akiva contestants from throughout North America submitted video messages regarding religious Zionism. Watch the winning video and more.

Jerusalem Day, A Cultural Revolution in Progress

This year's Jerusalem Day marks new records in the 44th year of the reunification of the nation's capital.

Jerusalem Day Also Marks Return of Judea and Samaria

More than 5,000 people celebrated Jerusalem Day on Mount Grizim, overlooking Joseph’s Tomb (Kever Yosef) Tuesday night.

Jerusalem, Then and Now

In honor of Jerusalem Day, Israel National News brings you photos of the holy city from the distant past, and the present.

'The Key Solution to Israel's Problems - Aliyah'

Video: Moskowitz Prize winner Rabbi Fass speaks about the establishment of Nefesh B'Nefesh, which revolutionized Aliyah (immigration to Israel).

Former Mossad Head: We Rely on G-d but Have Responsibility'

Video: Moskowitz Zionism Prize winner Meir Dagan speaks about his service for Israel's safety: "The secret services act without awards or praise."

NY Israel Day Concert/Rally 'For the Sake of Jerusalem'

Central Park concert/rally set for June 5th, with MK's and special musical entertainment, including Avraham Fried and Haitian George.

Festivities at Tomb of Prophet Samuel on Jerusalem Day

Special events are scheduled at the Tomb of Samuel on Jerusalem Day, the traditional date of the death of the Prophet Samuel.

Herskovitz Continues Fights for Justice

80-year-old Yitzchak Herskovitz appeared in court yesterday - fighting for justice on a second front.

Video: IDF Escorts Massive Prayer Rally at Joseph’s Tomb

The army escorted more than 1,500 Jews – secular and religious – to Joseph’s Tomb (Kever Yosef) Sunday night. Fifty remained against IDF orders.

Moskowitz Prize to Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh and Chanan Porat

The annual Moskowitz Prize for Zionism will be awarded Monday to Rabbis Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh and Chanan Porat, and to Meir Dagan.