News for Moscow Watch: Dog interrupts broadcast, steals reporter's microphoneA correspondent's live weather report was interrupted by a dog who snatched her microphone and ran off with it. Russian-Jewish billionaire and communal funder arrested for alleged bribesBoris Spiegel, a Russian-Jewish pharmaceuticals mogul, has been arrested in Moscow in connection with a corruption investigation. Russian-Jewish billionaire appointed to chair board of Moscow's Jewish Museum‘Pride exists to be part of something Jewish’: Russian billionaire to head Moscow museum’s board. Watch: Russia Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar ends Yom Kippur in MoscowChief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar in Moscow, ushers out Yom Kippur 5781.Russia: Holocaust survivor found murdered in her homeHolocaust survivor, 90, stabbed to death in her Moscow apartment. 5 Israelis detained at Moscow airportIsraeli passengers detained for 3 hours, put in locked room without access to bathroom, and returned to Israel without explanation, Moscow governor backs pardon for Naama IssacharGovernor of Moscow Oblast signs pardon for Israeli-American woman jailed in Russia, sending the request to Vladimir Putin for final approval Naama Issachar intends another appealAfter Moscow district court dismisses her appeal on 7.5 year prison sentence, Israeli intends appeal to higher court.Israelis detained at Moscow airport - againDozens of Israeli travelers barred from entering Russia, just days after similar case saw Israelis detained for 10 hours. 3 killed in Moscow security headquarters shootingGunmen open fire at headquarters of Russian security agency FSB Report: CIA extracted 'top spy' from Moscow in 2017CIA, White House slam CNN report which claimed CIA pulled out spy from Moscow over fears Trump could inadvertently expose spy's identity. Russia: Police arrest over 1,000 protestersPolice use batons, violence against a crowd in Moscow who were protesting against the exclusion of opposition candidates in elections. 23-year-old Jewish woman found dead in MoscowPolice suspect murder after young Jewish woman found dead. Number of dead in Moscow plane crash rises to 41Flight crew evacuates plane in 55 seconds, did 'everything in its power' to save passenger lives, Aeroflot says. Rabbis 'confident' police will catch arsonistsHead of Moscow yeshiva targeted in arson attack says he trusts Russian government, police, to locate arsonists and bring them to justice. 'Anti-Semitic arsonists don't want to allow Jews true freedom'Following Moscow arson, World Zionist Organization Vice Chairman calls on Russia's Pres. Putin to protect country's Jews. Moscow yeshiva set on fire during Passover SederArson fire was set at Torat Chaim yeshiva in eastern Moscow as 60 people gather there for Passover celebration. Report: Senior Israeli, Lebanese officials meet in MoscowLebanese source says meeting mediated by Russia included discussion on maritime border, Assad regime, Hezbollah and Iran. Honoring Rabbi Steinsaltz: 30 yrs since first USSR yeshiva opensExhibition launched in Moscow honoring Israel Prize laureate Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, marking 30 yrs since opening of first USSR yeshiva. Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow on eve of Israeli electionsIsraeli PM and Russian president agree to meet in Moscow on Thursday following phone conversation on future of Iranian forces in Syria. Netanyahu to meet Putin in MoscowFirst official meeting to be held between Israeli PM and Russian president since downing of Russian plane over Syria. Hamas leader's visit to Moscow postponedHamas says reason for postponement is Russian FM's busy schedule, but Israeli pressure apparently played a key role.Watch: Bridge collapses during Moscow New Year celebrations13 injured in collapse of bridge in Moscow's Gorky Park during celebrations for the new year. Central ritual bath dedication in MoscowAfter months of intense renovations, the large 'mikva' at the central Marina Roscha Shul is finally ready. Moscow gets its first kosher sushi restaurantKosher Pirate offers more than 100 kinds of sushi rolls, including “shakshuka fusion” and sushi with a kosher caviar imitation. Moscow: Eight injured in rammingAuthorities believe driver lost control of his vehicle. Russia foils attack on parade attended by Putin and NetanyahuRussian intelligence foiled terror attack on Victory Day memorial march in Moscow. Mother and daughter skipped doomed flight - for Judaism seminarJewish mother and her daughter had tickets for doomed Russian flight, but decided to skip flight for Jewish seminar run by Yachad. 71 killed as Russian plane crashes near MoscowPlane carrying 71 crashes near Moscow. Witnesses report 'burning airplane' falling from the sky. 'No survivors,' say Russian officials.Netanyahu to Putin: Time to stand up against murderous regimesNetanyahu meets with Putin in Moscow, urges Russia to confront 'murderous ideologies' as the two discuss Syrian civil war, Iranian regime. Netanyahu, Putin, to discuss military cooperation in SyriaPM Netanyahu takes off for Moscow, says cooperation between IDF and Russian forces in Syria 'has succeeded' and must continue to succeed. Moscow college student barred from exam for not removing kippaJewish student at Moscow State University was barred from taking an exam because he refused to remove his kippa. Firebomb hurled at Russian Jewish group’s Moscow officesLargest Jewish organization in Russia hit in latest firebomb firebomb attack on Russian Jews. Zoabi denied entry to RussiaMK Hanin Zoabi temporarily refused entry to Russia after arriving without required permit.Severe on-flight turbulence causes broken bonesAeroflot flight from Moscow to Bangkok struck with inordinate turbulence; at least 27 passengers hurt Watch: Shaked at Havdalah ceremony in MoscowJustice Minister participates in havdalah ceremony at the Limmud FSU conference in Moscow. Watch: Limmud FSU conference in Moscow2,500 people gathered in Moscow for Limmud FSU’s 11th conference. 2500 to attend Jewish Life conference in MoscowThousands of Moscow Jews will attend Limmud FSU conference celebrating Jewish life and culture. Netanyahu: 'No Syrian launchpad against Israel'Talking to Moscow's Jewish leaders, PM admits Israeli activity in Syria, says he talked with Putin about new regional 'arrangement.' Netanyahu visits Judea-Samaria expo in the KremlinAs PM visits, Yesha Council holds pavilion of local goods in Moscow for first time; Minister Erdan lauds victory over BDS. Soleimani defies sanctions again, visits Putin3rd time's the charm: Iranian terror chief takes another trip to Moscow after nuclear deal, discusses Syrian war. Russia: Nanny who beheaded girl 'schizophrenic'Cover up? Russian authorities play down claims by 'bloody nanny' that she killed to avenge Syria campaign, insist she is mentally ill.Moscow nanny: 'Allah ordered' me to behead childGulchekhra Bobokulova admits to murdering four-year-old child under her care, parading around with her head. Moscow: Woman arrested holding severed headRussian police nab suspect, heard shouting 'I am a terrorist!', outside metro station in Moscow. Moscow Chief Rabbi: We're facing a world warRabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt calls to close mosques that preach radical Islam, block extremists from social networks. Russians trash Turkish embassy in MoscowPolice allow hundreds of activists to hurl rocks, eggs and paper planes at embassy, breaking windows and leaving behinds heaps of garbage.Russia Foils Major ISIS Attack in MoscowIslamist terrorist cell broken up by FSB security services, planned to attack capital's public transit system. Jewish Museum Head Shot in MoscowUnknown assailant shoots Sergei Ustinov, seriously injuring him. Moscow Talks on Syria End Without ResultsSyrian representatives of Assad and opposition figures end two-day talks without concrete result. Liberman: PA's Manipulation of ICC Will Hurt YouAt a meeting with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov, Avigdor Liberman discussed regional issues including Iran, Syria, and the PA. Putin: 'I support the struggle of Israel'Warm meeting between delegation of rabbis, led by Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, and Russian leader. Escalation in Ukraine After Tortured Bodies FoundUkraine vows more 'counter-terrorism' operations in Donetsk after mutilated bodies found; US pledges support, warns Russia. Moscow Accuses Kiev of Breaking Geneva AccordsRussian Foreign Minister accuses Ukraine of allowing 'extremists' to orchestrate events in Donetsk. Expert: Russia Orchestrating Ukrainian ConflictFormer Israeli ambassador to Russia, in special interview, lends credence to Ukrainian claims that Russia is behind protests. Russia Officially Recognizes Sovereign CrimeaReferendum vote leads to official declaration of Crimea as 'independent state' by Moscow. But what does that mean practically? Ukrainian Military on High AlertKiev steps up military presence against Moscow invasion of Crimea; Ukrainian Prime Minister offers to begin talks to prevent a war. Rouhani: Second Nuclear Plant in BushehrNew plant result of Russian-Iranian negotiations; Iran states they are not reporting plans to IAEA. |
