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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.

B'nai Brith Canada Slams Anti-Israel Graffiti in Ottawa

A Canadian Jewish group slams anti-Israeli vandals who spray-painted pro-Palestinian Authority messages in front of the Israeli embassy in Ottawa.

Paris Synagogue Bomb Suspect Fights Extradition from Canada

The defendant in a 1980 terrorist bombing of a Paris synagogue is fighting extradition from Canada to France.

Video: Half of Netanyahu’s Inner Circle are Kippah-Wearers

Video of Prime Minister’s consultation with his most trusted advisors shows unprecedented influence of religious-Zionist headgear.

First Time in Centuries: A Quiet Lag B'Omer in Djerba

Lag B'Omer celebrations were quiet for the first time this year in Djerba, where security precautions took precedence over simcha (joy).

Light Rail Limits Traditional Jerusalem Day 'Flag Dance'

The traditional “flag dance” in honor of Jerusalem Day may be limited this year due to the light rail train.

Study: Religious-Zionist World is Changing

A new study exposes the growing ideological diversity in the religious-Zionist world, names the three groups that influence most.

IDF to Pay for Lone Soldier Weddings

The IDF will cover wedding expenses for lone soldiers in active service who have no family in Israel.

Wanted: A Younger Generation of Jewish Matchmakers

Shirat Malach and the Yashfeh organization plan to systematically tackle the glut of single religious-Zionists.

Glenn Beck Plans ‘Restoring Courage’ Rally in Israel

Fox News talk show host Glenn Beck is planning a huge “Restoring Courage” rally in August in Israel, where he visited this month.

Sabbath Observance a Big Winner at Cannes Film Festival

Israel-born film-maker Yosef (Joseph) Cedar proved at Cannes that a good movie can wait until after the Sabbath, the Jewish Day of Rest.

Richard Cohen Raises Awareness of Unemployment with '20 to 60'

Runnin' Richard Cohen is raising awareness about unemployment as he lives his dream of running across the United States, 20 miles a day.

How Girls' School Creates Bible Champions

Girls from the 'Amana' school lead the country in their knowledge of Tanach. Teachers explain how.

Israel's Highest Honor Awarded on Independence Day

Bar Ilan University's Professor Penina Klein was among the 10 recipients of Israel's highest honor Tuesday night -- the Israel Prize.

A Torah-True and Zionist Way to Memorialize the Fogel Family

The Itamar Yeshiva is building and expanding in memory of the Fogel family murdered by terrorists. Lest we forget.

Bible Contest Decided in Overtime

In a dramatic finale Shlomo Edelman came through with a perfect score on the last series of questions to clinch victory

Thinking of Aliyah? Don't Leave It Hanging!

Thinking of Aliyah to Israel? A new video from Nefesh b'Nefesh makes it as simple as putting on a shirt.

Israel Celebrates 63rd Independence Day

The traditional torch-lighting ceremony kicked off Israel's 63rd birthday.

Remembering Avraham Dovid, Killed "in the Tent of Torah"

The mother of Avraham Dovid, murdered in the Mercaz Harav Massacre, speaks about her son and what we can learn from him. May his memory be blessed.

Remembering Mikey, the Beloved and Adored "Lone Soldier"

Tuesday Night Live hosts the mother and twin sister of Mikey Levine, the "lone soldier" killed in action in the 2nd Lebanon War.

Enough with the Dove, Nationalists Say

Zionist grassroots group asks IDF, schools to keep the pesky peace pigeon out of national displays.

Israel's Population Grows by 2%

The population of Israel has grown by 2% in the past year, to 7.746 million - up from 806,000 residents in 1948.

Israel Remembers Its Heroes

Main Memorial Day ceremony begins with the first siren Sunday evening, second siren to sound Monday at 11:00 A.M.

Honoring the 'Final Remnant' Fallen

My Israel movement honors those who died to protect Israel and left no family behind.

Memorial Day: Israel's 22,867 Fallen

A total of 22,867 soldiers have fallen in battle or died during service over the course of Israel's history; 18,361 currently bereaved.

Majorca Sorry for 1691 Killing of Jews

An official from Majorca, Spain, has issued the first condemnation of the murder of 37 Jews in 1691.

New Weapon in Battle for Judea, Samaria – a Camera

Israeli leaders in Judea and Samaria are calling on supporters to help out – and maybe earn money – using their cameras. Read their advice.

Michael Savage: Celebrate Bin Laden Death, 'Rabbi's an Idiot'

American radio shock jock Michael Savage tells a listener to celebrate Bin Laden's death and ignore a rabbi's advice.

Toldot Yisrael: Recording Israel's Founders

A historical archive project to record the testimonies of Israel's founding pioneers has just completed its 500th interview.

Confrontations at Tomb of Joseph

Border Police evict activists who came with permission but holed up in the compound, demanding Israel retake the Tomb.

Report: Better to be a Holocaust Survivor Outside Israel

Boaz Arad of the Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies tells INN TV that Israeli Holocaust survivors have a harder time receiving compensation.

UN Workers: Holocaust Education Would 'Confuse' PA Children

UNRWA workers oppose Holocaust education in PA schools, as PA accuses Israel of “imitating Nazis.”

Rabbi Lau: We Haven't Learned the Lesson

The Jewish people, and the world, have not yet learned the lessons of the Holocaust, says Rabbi Yisrael Lau.

Generation of Holocaust Survivors Disappearing

Holocaust survivors, who are first-person testimony to the Nazi death machine, are disappearing. Their death rate in Israel is 35 a day.

John Batchelor to Broadcast Live from Death Camps

ABC's John Batchelor will broadcast the March of the Living, live from the Nazi death camps on Sunday and Monday.

Project HEART: Restoring Stolen Holocaust Assets to Victims

The Israeli government and the Jewish Agency together have launched a project to restore the stolen assets of Holocaust victims and their heirs.

Morocco Victims Identified as Masoud and Michal Zikri

Two victims of the bombing in Morocco have been identified as Masoud Zikri and Israeli citizen Michal Zikri. They are survived by a young son.

A Record 15,000 Mark Joshua's Memorial Eve

A record 15,000 people were at the tomb of the Biblical leader Joshua on Thursday night to mark the anniversary of his death.

UK Olim: Excited, to an Extent, About the Big Event

What do British olim in Israel think about the royal wedding? The Deputy Foreign Minister has invited them to visit Israel.

Minister Livnat Writes in Memory of Slain Nephew

Minister Limor Livnat (Likud) mourns her young nephew, gunned down by PA terrorist policemen near the Tomb of Joseph.

Video Passover Song: ‘We Were Slaves; We Will Never Go Back’

A vocal group of young boys from the Beit Shemesh area, near Jerusalem, sing out for freedom of Jews, for the Torah and for Israel.

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.

Happy 3,323rd Birthday to People of Israel

It was none other than Pharaoh whose mention of the “People of Israel” is the first such Biblical reference. Happy Birthday, Jews.

Arab Announces in the Market: Jews! Sell me Your Chametz!

A new video clip by Chavruta shows an “Arab” in the marketplace, humorously reminding passersby that he is willing to buy any and all chametz.

Ever See a Kosher Helicopter?

Sights and sounds of Pesach preparations in Israel, the only country on earth with kosher aircraft.

Chief Rabbi Warns Obama Re-Election May Hinge on Freeing Pollard

Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger warns President Obama that he may lose a bid for re-election if he does not free Jonathan Pollard.

'On Passover, Our Son Will be Missing'

As families gather for Passover, many will struggle with the absence of loved ones. Chagit Rhein speaks about the loss of her son Benaya.

Tel Aviv's Religious Face

Contrary to popular belief, residents of Tel Aviv respect religion, and many are asking for more synagogues and mikvas, a city official says.

Split in Shas Leads to Yet Another Religious Party

MK Rabbi Chaim Amsalem, who recently quit Shas because of ideological differences, has started a new movement that might run in the next elections.

Video: A Musical Passover Seder

Another Orthodox Jewish vocal group has come up with a fun video for Passover. Six13 presents a hip approach. “Raise that kiddush cup.”

ADL: Mammoth Arab Anti-Semitic Reaction to Goldstone Op-Ed

The Arab world has reacted with vicious anti-Semitism to Judge Richard Goldstone's change of heart about his UN report, the ADL warns.

Santa Monica Bomber Nabbed

Police in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, have arrested a man suspected of planting a bomb outside the Chabad House in Santa Monica last week.

'The Building in Judea and Samaria Must Continue'

Rabbi Jonathan Blass of Neve Tzuf speaks of the Fogel family, whom he knows personally, and about the messages from the murder.

Holland Likely to Pass Ban on Kosher Ritual Slaughter

Holland appears set to pass a ban this week on shechita, the practice of kosher ritual slaughter.

Manhunt for Santa Monica Chabad House Bomber

Santa Monica police are hunting for a transient suspected in last week's bombing of a downtown Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish center. No one was injured.

Women Redeem the Land in Netzer

Dozens of women take time to plant trees in Netzer in response to last week's attack.

Tourist Attraction: Bake Your Own Matza

Looking for something different to do in Israel for Passover? Join the Matza-Baking Extravaganza in Bet El on Sunday afternoon, April 17.

Synagogue Opens in Notorious Russian Prison

Moscow's Butryka Prison, considered one of the most brutal penal institutions in Russia, is home to a new synagogue.