U.S., Israel Teaming to Push Israel into Visa Waiver Program

Posted on: April 18th, 2014

Two major obstacles have kept Israel from joining the program: Allegations by U.S. officials that Israel has discriminated against Arab- and Muslim-Americans seeking entry, and a proliferation of young Israelis traveling to the United States as tourists and then working illegally.

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Report: Lebanese man admits to targeting Israelis in Thailand

Posted on: April 18th, 2014

A Lebanese man who was arrested in Thailand on suspicion of belonging to Hezbollah admitted to targeting Israelis, Thai media reported.

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Syrian Jets Strike Targets on Ramat HaGolan

Posted on: April 18th, 2014

On Friday afternoon, Syrian fighter jets hit opposition/rebel targets and villages on the Syrian side of the Ramat HaGolan (Golan Heights), in the Quneitra region. Large pillars of smoke are seen rising from struck areas. Quneitra is the site of an official crossing between Syria and Israel on the Golan. IAF jets were sent out […]

Chelsea Clinton Pregnant with Non-Jewish Child

Posted on: April 18th, 2014

As Rabbi Stav said, "You’re free to think what you want. But do you want me to recognize Chelsea Clinton’s child as a Jew?"

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Police Limit Arab Visitors to Temple Mount

Posted on: April 18th, 2014

Following intelligence reports of further expected Arab rioting and violence on the Temple Mount today, the police have placed restrictions on Muslim entry to the Jewish holy site, according to a report on Arutz-7. Entry will be limited to Muslims over the age of 50, and women, also they must be Israeli citizens or residency […]

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No Gov’t Majority for Pollard-Talks Deal

Posted on: April 18th, 2014

PA President Abbas's refusal to publicly condemn the terror attack that killed Baruch Mizrachi is putting a damper on the parade.

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Shas Party Appoints New Spiritual Leader

Posted on: April 18th, 2014

The Shas political party, founded and run by the late Rav Ovadia Yosef, has a appointed a new spiritual leader, according to a Galei Tzahal report. The rabbi chosen to replace Harav Ovadia and be the new president of the party’s Council of Torah Sages is Rabbi Shalom Cohen. Aryeh Deri is the political leader […]

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‘Jews Must Register’ Flyer in Ukraine an Echo of Babi Yar

Posted on: April 18th, 2014

In 1941, the Jews of Kiev received a similar leaflet. When they showed up the next day, more than 34,000 were murdered.

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Florida Teen Stabbed in High School Gym

Posted on: April 17th, 2014

Teen stabbed in South Florida high school.

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4 Wounded in Gush Etzion Road Terror Attack

Posted on: April 17th, 2014

Four Israeli citizens were hurt Thursday in a road terror attack near Tekoa in Gush Etzion.

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Arab Violence Closes Temple Mount to Visitors Again

Posted on: April 17th, 2014

Israel Police closed access to the Temple Mount to Jews and other non-Muslims on Thursday due to Arab violence.

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Jews Ordered to ‘Register’ in Donetsk, Ukraine

Posted on: April 17th, 2014

Jews in Donetsk, Ukraine this week were ordered to “register” themselves and their assets.

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Indyk Returns to Raise the Dead (Israel-PA Talks)

Posted on: April 17th, 2014

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Martin Indyk is on his way back to the region to revive talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

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Funeral of Baruch Mizrachi (Photo Essay)

Posted on: April 16th, 2014

Hundreds attended the funeral of Police Chief Superintendent Baruch Mizrachi, who was slain by terrorists on Passover eve.

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Tunisian Jew Stabbed in Djerba

Posted on: April 16th, 2014

A local Jewish merchant was stabbed Monday on the island of Djerba.

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Israeli Hi-Tech Opens Branch in Nanjing

Posted on: April 16th, 2014

The Israeli hi-tech company Matrix has announced it is opening a “massive training center” in Nanjing, China.

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Preparations Completed for Priestly Blessing from Jerusalem

Posted on: April 16th, 2014

Rabbis have been busy with preparations for the traditional Birkat Kohanim, Priestly Blessing, set for Thursday.

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Kansas Shooting Suspect a White Supremacist, Indicted for Murder

Posted on: April 16th, 2014

The suspect charged in the pre-Passover shooting deaths of three people outside two Kansas Jewish centers is a known white supremacist.

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Hundreds at Bangkok Chabad Passover Seder

Posted on: April 16th, 2014

More than 400 people sat down at the first seder this year at the Chabad House of Bangkok, Thailand.

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President Obama’s Passover Statement

Posted on: April 16th, 2014

The following is President Obama’s statement on Passover (April 14, 2014). As he has in the past, the President held an official Passover Seder at the White House. Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Passover in the United States, in Israel, and around the world. On Tuesday, just as we […]

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