Rabbi Meir Schuster, the ‘Man of the Wall,’ Dies at Age 71

One is remembered for his mitzvahs and good deeds, and Rabbi “Heritage House’ Schuster will be remembered forever.

Rabbi Finds 103 Torah Scrolls Stolen from Jews in Hungary

A senior Hungarian rabbi said Tuesday he has found 103 Torah scrolls that were stolen from Hungarian Jews in World War II and hidden...

Uproar over Jewish Candidate’s Refusal to Shake Hands with Women

When a Muslim won’t look at a woman, it is called respect. When a Jew won’t shake her hand, it is called sexism.

Two Mortar Shells Explode in Golan Heights after Netanyahu’s Visit

Two mortar shells exploded in open areas in the central Golan Heights Tuesday afternoon, shortly after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his entourage left...

PA Pays Terrorists on Time but in Debt to Gas Stations

Arab gas stations in Judea and Samaria have refused to fill tanks of Palestinian Authority security vehicles because of six months of unpaid bills,...

Netanyahu Visits Golan Heights and Says It ‘Divides Good from Bad’

The Golan Heights “divides the good from the bad,” meaning Iran, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday during a visit to the region...

Jewish Fashion Magazine Targets Orthodox Women

It could be Vogue or Elle. But it’s Hadar Magazine. In English, “hadar” means “glorious.”

Beit Shemesh Agency Tackles Sexual Abuse One Case at a Time

"In many cases, perpetrators are ‘shipped’ to different communities instead of being dealt with.”

2,300-Year-Old Village Discovered Outside Jerusalem

The site reached the peak of its development in the Hellenistic period (3rd century BCE).

Antisemitic Graffiti Painted on Toulouse Buildings

Swastikas and other hate graffiti were painted on buildings throughout the French city of Toulouse. Sunday night’s vandalism, which also included far-right symbols, struck an...

Work with Kerry, Tim Kaine Tells Netanyahu

The chairman of the U.S. Senate subcommittee on the Middle East urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cooperate with John Kerry in advancing...

Facebook’s Sandberg Recalls BBYO Experience

Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, described how the Jewish youth movement BBYO helped to shape her. Sandberg, also the author of the best-seller...

Argentine Jewish Delegation to Follow Pope’s to Middle East

Jewish religious leaders are part of an Argentine delegation following the path that Pope Francis will take on his scheduled May visit to the...

Conversion Reform Bill Advances in Knesset

A bill that would allow more rabbis to conduct conversions in Israel advanced in the Knesset. The coalition government-backed bill passed its first reading by...

Cantor Compares Obama Iran Policy to Pre-WW2 Isolationism

Rep. Eric Cantor, the House majority leader, cited the lateness of American actions against the Nazis in critiquing President Obama’s foreign policy. In a speech...

Hamas PM Sent Secret Appeasement Message to Netanyahu

The message was delivered by a NY born Israeli citizen named Gershon Beskin.

Jewish American Ice Dancer and Partner Win Gold at Sochi

American Jew Charlie White is first American to win Olympic gold as part of an ice skating pair.

14 Ways to Shut Up BDS

The differences between the Boycott and Pro-Israel movement are that BDS is unified and is not crippled by competitors.

Netanyahu Calls Boycotters ‘Anti-Semites’

Netanyahu’s comments about the Boycott Israel movement is a sign he is seriously worried about its potential damage.

Gaza Firm Offers Private Bodyguards

Gaza’s first personal security business has opened up, but its owner says terrorists will not be accepted as customers. “Secure Land” director Abdul Qader al-Arbid...

Kerry and Abbas to Meet in Paris on Wednesday

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will talk with Mahmoud Abbas in Paris on Wednesday in his non-stop diplomatic assault to break the Palestinian...

Israel Eyeing More Control of Temple Mount, Bennett Says

Kerry can like it or not, but sooner or later he has to deal with the issue of the Temple Mount.

Abbas’ Removal of Religious Identity from ID a Two-Edged Sword

The Palestinian Authority announced on Sunday that "the part that defines the religion of the Palestinian citizen has been erased” has been erased from...

Kerry Lauds ‘Tolerance’ in Indonesia Months after Synagogue Leveled

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praised Indonesia for its religious tolerance on Monday, six months after the last synagogue in the country was...

Meet the Torah Scholars-Soldiers Who Defend Israel (Video)

Haredi youth have no excuse to dodge the draft, unless they really don’t want to learn Torah.

It’s Raining Chocolates in Tel Aviv

Along with the much needed rain that drenched Israel this past weekend, Tel Aviv experienced a different kind of rain – chocolates galore –...

Solar Power Field in Jewish-Sponsored Youth Village in Rwanda

The first utility-scale solar power field in East Africa will be built on land belonging to a Jewish-sponsored youth village in Rwanda. The nearly $24...

Court Decision May Help Likud Dump Netanyahu’s Concessions to PA

Netanyahu may have to follow Sharon and form a new party if he insists on selling out to the Kerry-Obama-Abbas trio.

Scotland the Next Victim of EU Repression

It's raining bad people over there, in Brussels.

Greece Intercepts Arms Shipments to Iran, Sent by an Israeli

Greek authorities have intercepted arms shipments apparently sent by an unnamed Israeli and intended for Iran, in violation of international sanctions, the Greek newspaper...

Headlines

Latest News Stories


Recommended Today

Sponsored Posts


Printed from: https://www.jewishpress.com/news/rabbi-meir-schuster-the-man-of-the-wall-dies-at-age-71/2014/02/18/

Scan this QR code to visit this page online: