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Moscow yeshiva set on fire during Passover Seder

Arson 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 Moscow

Lebanese 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 opens

Exhibition 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 elections

Israeli 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 Moscow

First official meeting to be held between Israeli PM and Russian president since downing of Russian plane over Syria.

Israeli pressure?

Hamas leader's visit to Moscow postponed

Hamas 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 celebrations

13 injured in collapse of bridge in Moscow's Gorky Park during celebrations for the new year.

Central ritual bath dedication in Moscow

After months of intense renovations, the large 'mikva' at the central Marina Roscha Shul is finally ready.

Moscow gets its first kosher sushi restaurant

Kosher Pirate offers more than 100 kinds of sushi rolls, including “shakshuka fusion” and sushi with a kosher caviar imitation.

Moscow: Eight injured in ramming

Authorities believe driver lost control of his vehicle.

Russia foils attack on parade attended by Putin and Netanyahu

Russian intelligence foiled terror attack on Victory Day memorial march in Moscow.

Mother and daughter skipped doomed flight - for Judaism seminar

Jewish 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 Moscow

Plane 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 regimes

Netanyahu 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 Syria

PM 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 kippa

Jewish 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 offices

Largest Jewish organization in Russia hit in latest firebomb firebomb attack on Russian Jews.

Zoabi denied entry to Russia

MK Hanin Zoabi temporarily refused entry to Russia after arriving without required permit.

Severe on-flight turbulence causes broken bones

Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Bangkok struck with inordinate turbulence; at least 27 passengers hurt

Watch: Shaked at Havdalah ceremony in Moscow

Justice Minister participates in havdalah ceremony at the Limmud FSU conference in Moscow.

Watch: Limmud FSU conference in Moscow

2,500 people gathered in Moscow for Limmud FSU’s 11th conference.

2500 to attend Jewish Life conference in Moscow

Thousands of Moscow Jews will attend Limmud FSU conference celebrating Jewish life and culture.

Netanyahu vows: 'Syria won't be a 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 Kremlin

As 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 Putin

3rd time's the charm: Iranian terror chief takes another trip to Moscow after nuclear deal, discusses Syrian war.

Muslim nanny beheaded girl 'in revenge for Russia bombing Syria'

Cover up? Russian authorities play down claims by 'bloody nanny' that she killed to avenge Syria campaign, insist she is mentally ill.

Moscow nanny claims 'Allah ordered' her to behead child

Gulchekhra Bobokulova admits to murdering four-year-old child under her care, parading around with her head.

Moscow: Muslim woman arrested holding child's severed head

Russian police nab suspect, heard shouting 'I am a terrorist!', outside metro station in Moscow.

Chief Rabbi of Moscow: We're facing a religious world war

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt calls to close mosques that preach radical Islam, block extremists from social networks.

Russians trash Turkish embassy in Moscow

Police 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 Moscow

Islamist terrorist cell broken up by FSB security services, planned to attack capital's public transit system.

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Jewish Museum Head Shot in Moscow

Unknown assailant shoots Sergei Ustinov, seriously injuring him.

Moscow Talks on Syria End Without Results

Syrian representatives of Assad and opposition figures end two-day talks without concrete result.

Liberman to Russia: PA's Manipulation of ICC Will Hurt You Too

At 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.

Tensions Rise Again in Ukraine After Two Tortured Bodies Found

Ukraine vows more 'counter-terrorism' operations in Donetsk after mutilated bodies found; US pledges support, warns Russia.

Moscow Accuses Kiev of Breaking Geneva Accords

Russian Foreign Minister accuses Ukraine of allowing 'extremists' to orchestrate events in Donetsk.

Expert: Russia Orchestrating Ukrainian Conflict

Former Israeli ambassador to Russia, in special interview, lends credence to Ukrainian claims that Russia is behind protests.

Russia Official Recognizes Sovereign Crimea, Sparking Alarm

Referendum vote leads to official declaration of Crimea as 'independent state' by Moscow. But what does that mean practically?

Crisis in Crimea

Ukrainian Military on High Alert Against Russian Invasion

Kiev 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 Bushehr

New plant result of Russian-Iranian negotiations; Iran states they are not reporting plans to IAEA.

Russia: Publicizing the Miracle of Hanukkah in Moscow

Rabbi Lazer, Chief Rabbi of Russia, lit first Hanukkah candle Wednesday outside of Red Square, across from the Kremlin.

Prime Minister Heads to Russia as Iran Talks Recommence

Netanyahu turns to Iran's most powerful ally in an attempt to prevent a 'bad deal' in nuclear talks.

Putin Ally Re-elected Moscow Mayor

Sergei Sobyanin, the candidate close to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been reelected as Moscow Mayor.

Moscow Offers Iran Replacement System for S-300

Moscow has offered Iran a replacement for the S-300 anti-missile defense system it did not deliver to the Islamic Republic.

Report: NSA Whistleblower Leaves Hong Kong for 'Third Country'

Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has reportedly left Hong Kong for a "third country."

Jewish, Christian Delegations Celebrate Israel in Moscow

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

Netanyahu Invited to Russia To Discuss Mideast

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has been invited to Moscow to discuss the current crises involving Syria and Iran.

Death of Toddler Fuels Rally Over US Adoption Ban

Fueled by a US ruling calling the death of an adopted Russian boy an accident, thousands in Moscow called to ban all foreign adoptions.

Russia Evacuates Citizens from Syria, Sends Humanitarian Aid

Russia has sent two aircrafts loaded with humanitarian aid to Syria to evacuate its citizens who are now ready to leave.

'Russian Frank Sinatra' Donates Torah Scroll to Moscow Synagogue

Joseph Kobzon, better known as “Russia's Frank Sinatra," donated a Torah scroll to a Moscow synagogue

Peres and Putin to Open World’s Largest Jewish Museum

President Shimon Peres will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday to open the world’s largest Jewish museum.

Police Arrest 25 Men Wearing Nazi Swastikas in Downtown Moscow

Russian police have detained 25 men wearing black field overcoats with images of Nazi swastikas in Moscow Sunday.

Moscow Refuses to Renew Arms Agreement With Washington

The Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction sought to dismantle nuclear and chemical weapons in the former Soviet Union.

Is Assad's Brother Maher Dead in Moscow?

Syria is denying a report that President Bashar al-Assad's feared brother Maher has died in a Moscow hospital.

Nuclear Talks Between Iran and World Suspended

High-level nuclear talks in Russia between Iran and six world powers have been suspended after no agreement reached.

New Mikveh for Old Moscow Jewish Neighborhood

Leading Russian and Moscow rabbis last week dedicated a new mikveh in the Russian capital’s oldest existing Jewish community.

Radio Host Attacked for Being 'Allah's Enemy'

A radio host has been hospitalized after being cut 15 times by an unidentified criminal, after he criticized the Prophet Mohammed, on air.

Young Moscow Jew Laid to Rest, Murdered Trying to Stop Brawl

A young Moscow Jew was murdered this past weekend when he tried to stop a brawl between two Gentile gangs.

Russia: 'We Can Do No More' for Syria

Moscow has reached its limit and says it can "do no more" to help Syria's President Bashar al-Assad remain in power.