U.N. General Assembly Passes Israeli-Proposed Resolution

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution proposed by Israel that establishes entrepreneurship as a critical development tool for countries around the world.

Friends of IDF Event Spurned by Stevie Wonder Raises More Than $14 Million

The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces fundraiser that singer Stevie Wonder pulled out of raised more than $14 million.

International Birdwatchers Flock to Israel for Bird Festival

Israel is an ideal location for migrating birds because it is located along the Great Rift Valley flyway.

Israel’s US Ambassador: We’ll Act to Stop Chemical Weapons Reaching Hezbollah (Video)

"If these weapons fall into the wrong hands, it will be a game changer for us."

Likud’s Pro-Settlements Shooting Star Hints He Wants Housing Ministry

Danon came fifth in the primaries, which often means a ministerial position.

Jonathan Pollard Returned to Prison

After a week of medical tests in the hospital, Jonathan Pollard was returned on Sunday to his prison cell. After falling seriously ill a week...

Haredim Temporarily Off the Hook, Only 1,300 to Do National Service

Critics of the government are saying that the new decision was intended to improve Netanyahu's coalition negotiations with the Haredi parties.

Syrian Rebels Post Video of Outcome of Assad’s Chemical Weapons

A video uploaded to YouTube by Syrian rebels on Saturday seems to indicate that Syrian President Bashar Assad is attacking opposition forces with chemical weapons.

BDS Tries to Keep Israel’s SodaStream Out of Super Bowl

As cheerleaders shake their pom poms, top-dollar players hone their victory dances, and marketers prepare to rake in the dough raised through advertising and sales, Super Bowl XLVII will not just showcase a rivalry between this year’s best winningest football teams, but stands to highlight a burgeoning campaign against Israeli life in the biblical heartland.

1 Million Sign On For ‘Virtual March’ Marking ‘87 Soviet Jewry Rally

More than 1 million people have signed on to join a "virtual march" commemorating the Washington rally 25 years for the Soviet Jewry movement, according to a coalition marking the 1987 event.

US President Barack Obama Issues a Statement for Hanukkah

Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world.

Defecting Syrian Officer: Chemical Weapons Already Transferred to Hezbollah

The Syrian army has already used a small amount of chemical weapons in a battle near Baba Amr.

Italy Foiled Weapons Smuggling to Egypt Based on Israeli Information

The smuggling of weapons through Italy, intended probably to Egypt and from there to Gaza, was thwarted in the southern city of Naples, based...

US Lawmakers in Bolivia to Press for Ostreicher’s Release

Two members of Congress are in Bolivia to press for the release of an American Jewish businessman who has been jailed there without charges...

Yankees Offer Youkilis $12 Million

The New York Yankees reportedly offered Jewish free agent Kevin Youkilis a one-year, $12 million contract. Youkilis, a three-time All Star for the Boston Red...

Morsi Cancels Constitutional Decrees

Following days of violent protests in Egypt, Egyptian President Morsi cancelled the constitutional decrees he issued for himself last month that gave him more...

Clinton: Significant Reductions of Iranian Crude Oil Purchases

On Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released the following press statement: The United States and the international community remain committed to maintaining pressure on the...

Senator Squadron to Host NY After Sandy Resource Fair

Tomorrow, Sunday, December 9, State Senator Daniel Squadron will host "New York After Sandy," a resource fair and community conversation that will serve as...

Five London Rabbis Dub Golders Green Rabbi Unfit to Serve for Inappropriate Behavior

Five London rabbis have declared Rabbi Chaim Halpern from Golders Green “not fit” to act as rabbi because of accusations that he had behaved...

Mashaal in Gaza Promises Today Gaza, Tomorrow Jerusalem, Haifa and Jaffa

Mashaal stood in the open air, before a crowd of thousands, exposed and unafraid.

Hamas Terror Chief Openly Visits Gaza

Hamas terror chief Khaled Mashaal openly arrived in Gaza on Friday, crossing through via Egypt. Mashaal was met by representatives of both Hamas and Fatah. Mashaal...

One Injured Near Karmei Tzur

One person was injured, and a few cars and buses were damaged by Arab rock throwing near Karmei Tzur on Highway 60. The victim was...

Four Israeli Wines Win Int’l Contest

In the 2013 Terravino wine competition held this year in Jerusalem, 13 wines won the coveted double-gold medal. Four of those wines are from Israel. 21...

BJ Rabbis Halfheartedly Walk Back Pro-Palestine Email

They're not sorry about the email, only about sending it.

Party Registration Closed, and the Pollsters are Busy

Party registration for running in the Israeli elections to Knesset finally closed, and the pollsters are busy.

Heeb Magazine Gets Serious

Heeb Magazine Publisher is looking to promote his tribute to his late brother and his fight with cancer.

PA Wanted New Sign, New Chair to go with New UN Status

If only the 138 nations that voted to upgrade the Arab Palestinians' status at the UN last week had been as scrupulous about the requirements for statehood as the UN officials were about protocol and appearances.

“You Killed Jesus” Scrawled on Miami Menorah

A large menorah covered in seashells and used to spread the light of Hanukkah at Miami Beach was vandalized on Sunday, scrawled with black graffiti stating “You Killed Jesus”.

Artist Uses Ashes of Burnt Holocaust Victims to Paint Picture

An uproar over the appropriation of the burnt remains of Jewish Holocaust victims for use in an artwork has swept the Jewish world and raised questions as to how the ashes remaining at European concentration camps are treated.

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