![]() Russian immigration to Israel rises sharplyImmigration to Israel up by nearly 30% thanks to Russian speakers.![]() 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.![]() 'The answer to anti-Semitism is a strong State of Israel'Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Russian Jewish community leaders in Moscow. "We are concerned for Jews everywhere."![]() The Jewish people brought the concept of freedom to humanityDue to the Exodus freedom became a living concept, and thus, for every person and nation, each according to its capacity, the option of freedom now existed, something which had not been possible previously.![]() Russian Jews to learn about rescue and betrayal in Poland1,100 Russian Jews visit Auschwitz, hear about Polish rescue, betrayal of Jews.![]() Russian Jews win trips to Paris - by studying JudaismChabad organizes fully-funded cruise, trip to Auschwitz, for Russian Jews who attend classes on Judaism.![]() What Russian immigrants can teach us about Jewish identityRussian Jews know from personal experience that leftist ideology leads to totalitarian dictatorship, suppression of individual freedoms, and denial of personal autonomy.![]() Russian lawmaker: Jews still seeking to destroy our churchesDeputy speaker of Russian parliament hints Jews are using their positions in media and government to bring down Russian churches.![]() Russian Jews posthumously honor Elie WieselJewish organization working in the former Soviet Union inaugurates exhibition in Moscow on the life of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel.![]() Russian chief rabbi: Stamp out hate speechRabbi Berel Lazar hits back following dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theory by politician from Vladimir Putin's ruling party.![]() 2nd generation Russian immigrants embrace faithImmigrants from the former USSR are among the most secular Jews in Israel, but their children are increasingly returning to religion.![]() PM: Terror 'About the Denial of State of Israel'Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets with delegation of Russian Jewish leaders, stresses that terror wave is existential - not political.![]() Putin Wishes Russian Jews a 'Shana Tova'Russian President waxes philosophical about Judaism in New Year greeting, praises Jewish values for 'aspiring to transcendence.'![]() Recalling How 'Jewish Housewives Defeated the KGB'Exhibit celebrating 25 years to release of Soviet Jews launches in NYC, and reminds when Jews are united they can achieve the 'impossible.'![]() Stalin and Lenin Tried and Failed, So Will the ArabsStalin and Lenin could not stamp out the Jewish People – neither will the Palestinians![]() How to Reduce Inter-Marriage in U.S. to 6%Study finds 94% of unaffiliated Russian American Jews who took part in programming married co-religionists – and the program is growing.![]() Paintings Stolen from Russian Jewish MuseumFive works of Russian Jewish painter Isaac Levitan stolen; haul worth over $2 million.![]() Russian Jewry Relieved After Exams PostponedVladimir Putin personally intervenes after Jewish community leaders turn to government over exams, which were scheduled for Shavuot holiday.![]() A Thousand Jews in Moscow Learn About JudaismLimmud FSU expects large turnout for Jewish study conference, one of largest former Soviet Union Jewish gatherings.![]() FM: 'Israeli Dream' of Immigrating, Becoming MKForeign Minister enthuses over the success of Russian Aliyah, says Israel could have Russian-speaking Prime Minister.![]() Russian Lawmaker: 'Jews Destroyed Russia'Russian MP is in hot water after attacking opponents as 'Jews who destroyed Russia in 1917 and 1991.'![]() Publicizing the Miracle of Hanukkah in MoscowRabbi Lazer, Chief Rabbi of Russia, lit first Hanukkah candle Wednesday outside of Red Square, across from the Kremlin.![]() Yad L'Achim Counters Russian-Speaking MissionariesCounter-missionary group steps up activity among Russian-speaking Jews.![]() Chabad Emissary Shot in Russia Lands in IsraelJewish groups work quickly to bring seriously wounded Chabad rabbi to Israel.![]() Jewish Students, IDF Soldiers talk Jewish IdentityJewish students from Russia meet IDF soldiers, talk about identity and the Russian Israeli experience.![]() Bennett: Russians Are Not a 'Separate Sector'Jewish Home chairman meets Russian-speaking immigrants after Shas ad, tells them he sees them as being part of Israeli society.![]() Shas TV Ad Targets Lieberman, Russian ImmigrantsA TV ad on behalf of Shas targets olim from Russia, suggesting some of them are non-Jews who did not convert properly.![]() Major Prayer Rally to be Held in MoscowA major prayer rally will be held Tuesday in Moscow, with thousands of Jews gathering to pray for the success of the IDF![]() New Mikveh for Old Moscow Jewish NeighborhoodLeading Russian and Moscow rabbis last week dedicated a new mikveh in the Russian capital’s oldest existing Jewish community.![]() Jewish Man Murdered in MoscowA young man from Moscow’s Georgian Jewish community was murdered on Friday.![]() Video:Age-Old Ceremony for 'First-Born' ImmigrantsEleven immigrant students from Russia, all first-born, were “redeemed” in a moving Pidyon HaBen ceremony at Boys Town Jerusalem![]() Russia's Jews Fading Away?The Jewish population in the former Soviet Union is withering away. The vast majority of Russia's Jewish children are born into mixed marriages.![]() Knesset: Bill Clinton, ApologizeA Knesset committee is riled by US embassy's refusal to cooperate with a session on Clinton's remarks against Russian Jewish immigrants.![]() Kiryat Arba Party for FSU AliyahKiryat Arba and Hevron held a massive party in honor of 20 years of aliyah from the former Soviet Union.![]() Russian Israelis Mock Left RallyA recent anti-Judea and Samaria rally in Tel Aviv was crashed by proud nationalist Russian Israelis who aimed at making a mockery of the event. |