Medieval German synagogue added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Synagogue in Erfurt, Germany, dating back to the 1090s, seen as one of the oldest in Central Europe, is added to UNESCO World Heritage list.
Synagogue in Erfurt, Germany, dating back to the 1090s, seen as one of the oldest in Central Europe, is added to UNESCO World Heritage list.
Israel MFA: 'Decision another sign of the Palestinians' cynical use of UNESCO and the politicization of the organization.'
UNESCO is preparing to declare ancient Jericho and the Second Temple-era Jewish city a 'Palestinian heritage site.'
The teen was arrested after he was caught carving his name on a pillar at an ancient Japanese temple designated as a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Germany celebrates UNESCO World Heritage listing for sites known as the birthplace of Yiddish and Ashkenazi culture.
Slivovitz, a spirit with a cherished Jewish history, gets UNESCO World Heritage protection.
Mainz, Worms and Speyer, historic centers of Jewish culture, are the first Jewish sites in Germany to be recognized by UNESCO.
Ambassador to UNESCO reaches understanding with ambassador from Arab country with no Israel diplomatic relations to vote against decision.
"Repeated mistakes made by UNESCO do not change Jewish connection to Jerusalem or reality on ground.'
PA delegation at UNESCO again attempts passage of anti-Israeli resolution, goal now to sever connection between Israel and Hevron.
Tunisia seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for Djerba Island, "isle of kohanim" and site of 2,500 years old Ghriba synagogue.
Two Belgians face jail sentences for stealing electrical isolators from Auschwitz fence.
Foreign Ministry Director General ridicules UNESCO resolution nixing Jewish connection to Temple Mount, describing it as 'Muslim holy site'.
Bomb explosion near the Aleppo Citadel caused damage to the wall of a fortress in Syria's second largest city's Old City.
Head of UNESCO pleads with UN and religious leaders to urge ISIS terrorists away from destroying artifacts in world heritage site.