Judaism in South Africa: The Influence of the Great Yeshivas of Europe, America and Israel
Concluding article of a historical series on South African Jewry.
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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?"
Islamic Scholar Calls for a 'United Levant'
Speaking at Berlin conference, British Muslim scholar makes calls for 'unity' as sectarian strife worsens.
'Knockout' Suspect Nabbed for Attack on 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 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.
Jewish Group 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.
Jews, Christians Celebrate Israel in Moscow
Jewish and Israeli delegations meets Knesset Christian Allies Caucus in Moscow in celebration of state of Israel.
Farrakhan's 'Satanic Jews' Remarks 'Unacceptable'
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
Chabad of Oklahoma City has issued appeal to worldwide Jewish community to contribute “as generously as possible” to relief organizations.
Hungarian Martial Artist 'Covered 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.
Jews 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' for Hateful Polish Historian?
Wiesenthal demands suspension of Polish historian who claimed "Jews themselves participated in murder of their own people."
'Spider-Man' Producers 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.
Passover Filming of 'Spider-Man' Plagues NY 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.
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.
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.
'Real Treat to be Attending AIPAC Conference'
Director for Israeli Center for Political Training told Arutz Sheva that it is “a real treat” to be attending 2013 AIPAC policy conference.
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.
Israeli Ambassador Cancels Event, Cites Turkish PM
Israel's ambassador has joined other Jewish leaders in abandoning a high-level interfaith German event to protest Turkish participation.
Poll: 38 Percent of Americans Oppose Hagel
A new poll has shown that 38 percent of Americans hold an unfavorable opinion of Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense.
Hungarian Jews Urge Ban on Hitler-Ally Street
Hungarian Jewish organization calls for ban on naming of public areas after country's wartime leader and ally of Adolf Hitler.
Jews Denounce 'Mischievous' Mossad Claims
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.
Surviving Auschwitz Synagogue on Verge of Collapse
A synagogue near the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz is on the verge of collapse, officials warned last week.
Savior of Jews Turned Israel Boycotter
French group that helped Jews during Holocaust declined to attend commemoration, deeming its sponsor overly supportive of Israel.
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 Renews 'Jew' Attacks
British MEP David Ward may face new disciplinary action over his offensive and derogatory comments about "the Jews."
Detroit Auschwitz Sign '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.
Morsi: Jewish Slurs Taken Out of Context
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi defended his rancorous anti-Semitic comments, claiming that they were taken out of context.
Germany Marks 80 Yrs Since 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.
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