Anthony Bourdain, Jewish Celebrity Chef, Dies at 61

"His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time."

German Court Sentences Iraqi Man to Life in Prison for Rape, Murder of Jewish...

A psychiatrist testified during the trial that Bashar was diagnosed with a personality disorder and is incapable of empathy.

Nefesh B’Nefesh Launching First Charter Aliyah Flight Since Start of Covid

“My sister made Aliyah a few years back as a professional basketball player and played for the Israeli women’s national team."

Historic ‘First’ as Canada Post Issues Hanukkah Stamp

Canada Post has indicated that if sales go well for this printing, production will be higher in coming years and new designs will be added.

American Zionist Movement Tribunal Rejects Senior Discounts Ahead of WZC Elections

“It is unconscionable that some people are trying to marginalize and steal the votes of whole sectors of American Jewry.”

First Jewish Communal Matzah-Baking Launched in Gulf Nations

The AGJC also arranged for the shipment of 775 pounds of matzah to be distributed throughout the GCC, a nearly 20-percent increase as compared to last Passover.

FBI Probes Jersey City Shooting as ‘Domestic Terrorism’

Jersey City Mayor Fulop: “Not only [was] this a hate crime but ... the perpetrators had hoped to kill many more people than four."

NYC Health Dept. Issues Advisory for Orthodox Jews Traveling to Israel

Most of the affected neighborhoods in New York City have been those with large Orthodox Jewish populations, particularly the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park and Williamsburg.

Birthright Suspends Tours, Activities Near Gaza Border Due to ‘Tensions’

There has been no official change in the security guidelines for residents by the IDF Home Front Command.

Tu BiShvat Program Highlights Importance of Jewish Diaspora

The program sends Modern Orthodox, Religious Zionist rabbis, and educators to serve in communal and educational leadership positions in Jewish communities around the world.

Israel Immediately Deports 2 Yeshiva Students from London Arriving without Authorization

A total 17,000 male and female, religious and secular, older and younger foreign students have arrived in Israel for a year of studies -- first entering a 14-day quarantine.

Special Prayer Held in Israel for Wellbeing of World Jewry

People from around the world were invited to send their names for prayers.

Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative Launches New Online Lunch N’ Learn

Viewers will be able to post real time questions and comments which will be moderated by the OU Women’s Initiative.

Claremont, Ca. College Kills Study Abroad Program in Israel

“President Oliver must act immediately to address this egregious faculty behavior that subverts the educational opportunities and violates the academic freedom of his students.”

IfNotNow Targeting Birthright Taglit Groups at JFK Airport

While young people were preparing for their flights to Israel, they were asked about certain issues and policies, with their answers recorded.

Jewish Woman ‘Physically Harassed’ by Teens in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

The victim quickly snapped a photo of the perpetrators using her smart phone, sent the photo and a description to the Shomrim civil patrol and called 911.

Turkey Arrests More Than 1,200 in Past Week

Ankara has also been gradually slowing down its agreed-upon normalization of the diplomatic relationship between Turkey and Israel.

Five Chinese-Jewish Women Return to Jerusalem Roots

“Being part of the Jewish people is an honor, because of the heritage and wisdom,” said Li Jing, who studied economics and global commerce in China. “My prayer to return to Judaism has been answered.”

French Rabbi’s Baby Burned After her Stroller Was Sabotaged

French police are investigating the possibility of an anti-Semitic attack, or a quarrel with a neighbor.

Pew: By 2040, Muslims Will Replace Jews as US Second-Largest Religious Group

The growth rate of the Muslim population has been around 100,000 per year, which Pew attribute to higher fertility rates among Muslim Americans, and the continued Muslim immigration to the US.

1000 Mizrachi Leaders Gather for World Orthodox Congress in Jerusalem

Among the delegates are chief rabbis, Orthodox school administrators, and directors of many of the world’s leading Orthodox Jewish organizations.

Pittsburgh Jews Warned to ‘Be Vigilant’ as Neo-Nazi Convict Released into Community

“I would hope he is getting mental health counseling and the appropriate rehabilitation but as a community, we need to be vigilant . . . We have no way of knowing for sure.”

Brooklyn Chassidic Rebbe Calls for Massive Aliyah Before It’s Too Late

"Listen to me well, dear Jews, whoever can afford to rise and ascend to the Holy Land should it as soon as possible."

Netflix Introduces ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ following Success of ‘Indian Matchmaking’

"Will using the traditional practice of shidduch help them find their soulmate in today’s world?”

French Yellow Vests Movement Lousy with Anti-Semites

Conspiracy videos about the Rothschild family appear on many yellow vest Facebook pages, stressing that Macron used to work for the Rothschild investment bank.

Onward Israel Merges with Birthright as Part of Effort to Appeal to New Audiences

It isn’t the only new initiative Birthright is undertaking: “Birthright Israel Labs” is meant to further engage and connect alumni and the greater Diaspora community.

Enraged Knife Man Tries to Reach Jewish Children on Brooklyn School Bus

A quick-eyed Jewish preschool teacher became the hero of the day this past Friday afternoon when she spotted a man with a knife exiting...

Trump’s Communications Director for 10 Days, ‘The Mooch,’ to Join Orthodox Chamber of Commerce...

'Anthony is a Wall Street powerhouse whose dedication to Israel is steadfast.'

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