Jewry

President Herzog's message to world Jewry amid Iranian threat

As Israel faces threat of attack, President Herzog sends a message to Jewish communities around the world

The Influence of European, US and Israeli Yeshivas on S. Africa

Concluding article of a historical series on South African Jewry.

Abraham - the paradigm for all Jewry

"How many individuals across the face of history have made a real difference simply because they were willing and able to finish the task?"

British Islamic Scholar Calls for a 'United Levant'

Speaking at Berlin conference, British Muslim scholar makes calls for 'unity' as sectarian strife worsens.

NY: Arrests Over 'Knockout' Attack on 12 Year-Old Jewish Boy

Teen arrested for allegedly attacking 12 year old Jewish boy in New York, part of wave of violent anti-Semitic 'game.'

Understanding 'Dhimmitude'

Egyptian-Jewish author takes on the bogie-man of Muslim oppression of Jews and Christians - and its psychological results - in a new book.

40% of US Jews: God Gave Israel to Jews

Jews' bond to Israel essentially unchanged since the turn of the 21st century.

Newspaper Apologizes for 'Shylock' Crossword Clue

Editors of Tribune Media issued an official apology after newspaper published an offensive 'Shylock' crossword clue.

Jews Urge Enhanced Education Following Attack on Rabbi

Jews urge German lawmakers to enhance educational tolerance programs following recent attack on German rabbi.

Chabad Rabbi Attacked in German Shopping Center

A 39-year-old Chabad rabbi was attacked by a group of youth in the German city of Offenbach, near Frankfurt.

World Jewish Congress Raps Greece Over Anti-Racism Bill

World Jewish Congress criticizes Greece's delay in adopting tougher anti-racism legislation aimed at curbing neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn.

Jewish, Christian Delegations Celebrate Israel in Moscow

Jewish and Israeli delegations meets Knesset Christian Allies Caucus in Moscow in celebration of state of Israel.

Farrakhan's 'Synagoge of Satan' Remarks Under Fire

US lawmaker denounces Louis Farrakhan’s remarks as “unacceptable, racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic.”

US Imams to Visit Auschwitz

US envoys will join imams for a visit to Auschwitz, the State Department said Tuesday.

Chabad Issues Oklahoma Relief Appeal to Jews Worldwide

Chabad of Oklahoma City has issued appeal to worldwide Jewish community to contribute “as generously as possible” to relief organizations.

Player Barred Over Being 'Covered Head to Toe in Nazi Tattoos'

A Hungarian martial arts fighter banned from Prague tournament for being “covered from head to toe in Nazi tattoos.”

Iranian Leader Accuses Jews of Engaging in Sorcery

An Iranian leader with close ties to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently accused the Jews of engaging in sorcery.

Hundreds Complete Annual Pilgrimage to Africa's Oldest Synagoge

Hundreds of Jewish worshippers completed an annual pilgrimage to Africa's oldest synagogue, amid heightened security.

US Lawmaker Under Fire Over 'Jew Me Down' Slur

US lawmaker apologizes after making derogatory slur against Jews while debating a bill on the House floor.

'Jews Are Evil' Teacher Gets Leave

High school English teacher on leave assigning students a writing composition that sought to persuade reader that “Jews are evil”.

'Intellectual Exile' Demanded for Anti-Semitic Polish Historian

Wiesenthal demands suspension of Polish historian who claimed "Jews themselves participated in murder of their own people."

'Spider-Man' Filmmakers Shift Schedule for Passover

Producers agreed to rearrange filming of "Spider-Man” after complaints by the Jewish community in Brooklyn.

Film on Egyptian Jews Cleared For Screening

A documentary on Egyptian Jews that had been blocked by the country's security service will screen in theaters.

Ban of German Neo-Nazi Party Likely to Fall Short

A Germany bid to ban NPD neo-Nazi party faced opposition as junior coalition partners of the Free Democrats (FDP) came out against the move.

Passover Filming of 'Spider-Man' Plagues Brooklyn Jews

Brooklyn Jews are blasting the producers of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” movie for plans to film in the area during the Passover holiday.

Wiesenthal Center Protests Dutch Video

Wiesenthal Center writes letter to Dutch PM on shocking video in which Dutch teens say they regret that Hitler didn't finish job he began.

Bulgaria Admits Failing to Save Thousands of Jews

Bulgarian parliament for the first time admitted Friday failing to save over 11,000 Jews from territories under its control in Holocaust.

Political Training Director: 'Real Treat' to be Attending AIPAC

Director for Israeli Center for Political Training told Arutz Sheva that it is “a real treat” to be attending 2013 AIPAC policy conference.

Israeli Envoy Abandons German Event, Cites Turkish PM's 'Lies'

Israel's ambassador has joined other Jewish leaders in abandoning a high-level interfaith German event to protest Turkish participation.

New Poll: 38 Percent of Americans Oppose Hagel Nomination

A new poll has shown that 38 percent of Americans hold an unfavorable opinion of Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense.

Hungarian Jewish Group Urges Ban on Hitler-Ally Street Names

Hungarian Jewish organization calls for ban on naming of public areas after country's wartime leader and ally of Adolf Hitler.

Australian Jews Denounce 'Mischievous' Mossad Allegations

Zionist Federation of Australia denounced “totally uninformed and mischievous” reports that purpose of Israel programs is Mossad recruitment

Netanyahu Recommends Sharansky For Second Term

PM Netanyahu recommends Natan Sharansky be appointed to a second term as head of the Jewish Agency.

Only Surviving Synagogue Near Auschwitz on Verge of Collapse

A synagogue near the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz is on the verge of collapse, officials warned last week.

One-Time Savior of Jews Spearheads Efforts to Demonize Israel

French group that helped Jews during Holocaust declined to attend commemoration, deeming its sponsor overly supportive of Israel.

Noam Chomsky Backs British MP's Attack on 'The Jews'

Virulent Israel-basher Noam Chomsky has lent his support to British MEP David Ward who has come under fire for "the Jews" remarks.

British MEP May Face New Disciplinary Action Over 'Jew' Remarks

British MEP David Ward may face new disciplinary action over his offensive and derogatory comments about "the Jews."

Detroit Auschwitz Sign An 'Intentional, Malicious Act' of Hatred

ADL expresses outrage over 'Arbeit Macht Frei' Auschwitz sign at Packard Plant in Detroit.

Latest Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theory 'Too Absurd'

“It would seem that no allegation made against Jews and Israel is too absurd,” says ADL of latest anti-Semitic conspiracy theory.

Germany Marks 80th Anniversary of Hitler's Rise to Power

Germany is marking the 80th anniversary of Adolf Hitler's rise to power with the inauguration of an exhibition in Berlin.

Morsi: Jewish Slurs Misunderstood, Taken Out of Context

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi defended his rancorous anti-Semitic comments, claiming that they were taken out of context.

Obama: We Will Stay True to Principle of 'Never Again!'

Obama commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day by vowing “to stand in the way of any tyrant or dictator who commits crimes against humanity.”

PA TV: Balfour Declaration Was Ideal Solution to Get Rid of Jews

PA TV: Europe supported the Balfour Declaration because it "saw it as an ideal solution to get rid of [Jews]."

European Jewry to Israeli Gov.: Allocate Funds for 'Hasbara'

A top European Jewish leader urged newly elected Israeli government to appropriate funds to improving Israel’s image overseas.

Leading Austrian Neo-Nazi Receives 9 Year Prison Sentence

A Viennese court sentenced a neo-Nazi figure in Austria to nine years in prison for his role in launching a website that glorifies Nazism.

Slovak Police Find Key Witness in Trial of Nazi War Criminal

Slovak police have found a key witness in the case of suspected Nazi war criminal Laszlo Csatary, Hungarian media reported.

Jews Welcome Resignation of 'Unacceptable' Morsi Aide

ADL welcomes resignation of adviser to Egyptian President Morsi who called for Jews of Egyptian descent to return to Egypt, "leave Israel".

Auschwitz Records 1.43 Million Visitors in 2012

The Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp memorial and museum registered 1.43 million visitors in 2012, a record number in its 65-year history.

Head of Catholic Sect Calls Jews 'Enemies of Church'

Vatican reaffirms its commitment to dialogue with Jews after head of a traditionalist breakaway group called them "enemies of the Church."

German Candidate Sanctioned Following Circumcision Remarks

German party urged to withdraw candidate from state election after he used expletive language to describe Jews who practice circumcision.

SWC Issues Travel Advisory for Copenhagen Amid Warnings

The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel advisory for Denmark in wake of warnings by Israel’s ambassador.

San Francisco's Only Fresh Kosher Market Closes Its Doors

San Francisco's only kosher market is closing its doors, making it the only major North American city without a fresh kosher grocery.

Tunisian Imam Accused of Inciting Hatred Against Jews

Tunisian group for minorities has lodged a complaint against an imam, accusing him of inciting hatred against Jews in a fiery sermon.

New TV 'Hitlerland' Series Expected to Grip Audiences

New TV drama, based on novel "Hitlerland", will relay "fictional tapestry of political intrigue. pursuit of power and personal danger."

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

European Jews Urge Reversal of Polish Shechita Ban

"Kosher butchering is essential for sustenance of Jewish life" assert European Jewish leaders, urging reversal of Polish shechita ban.

It's 'High Time' for Norwegian Apologies

Norwegian police director: I want to apologize on behalf of all those who were responsible for deportation of Jews during WWII.

Spain Eases Naturalization Process for Sephardic Jews

Spain announced Thursday that it would grant automatic citizenship to Jews of Sephardic descent as a further gesture of reconciliation.

Did BBC Intentionally Fail to Warn Jews of Nazi Threat?

A recent documentary explored whether the BBC's Hungarian service could have done more to save the country’s Jews during the Holocaust.

German Opposition Party's 'Strategic' Fatah Ties 'Shameful'

German Jewry issued harsh criticism of country’s main opposition party after it had announced launch of a “strategic dialogue” with Fatah.