Jewish Mayor of City in Ukraine Shot in the Back

The mayor of Ukraine’s second largest city was shot in the back Monday and was rushed to a hospital where he is “fighting for...

In Israel, Honoring Victims, Remembering Lessons on Holocaust Remembrance Day

On Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, President Peres focused on anti-Semitism and its dangers to Jews around the world.

The Parchment of Rebuke That Came Home

Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman examined the piece of Torah parchment, cut from a Torah scroll in an Eastern European synagogue, and used by a Luftwaffe officer to wrap his ID card during World War II.

Arabs Attack Jew in Berlin

A group of six Arabs attacked an Israeli man in Berlin, according to a report by Benjamin Weinthal in The Jerusalem Post on Sunday. The...

Historic Jewish Cemetery in Croatia Vandalized

Vandals seriously damaged several graves in a more than 400-year-old Jewish cemetery in Split, Croatia.

Ukraine Frees US-Israeli Journalist Ostrovsky (Video)

Ostrovsky was beaten and blindfolded during his captivity

Synagogue Worshippers in London Save Family from Burning Car

Two worshippers in a synagogue on Passover saved a child from death in a burning car that exploded shortly after the rescue. The worshippers rushed...

Russia Accuses West of Starting Ukraine Crisis

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United States and the European Union of starting the crisis in Ukraine.

European Jews Ask EU Not to Recognize PA Unity Gov’t

European Jewish Congress President Dr. Moshe Kantor has called on the European Union to ignore the upcoming Palestinian Authority unity government.

2 Tortured Bodies Found Dumped in Sloviansk, Ukraine

Two dead men whose bodies were marked with signs of “brutal torture” were found dumped near the eastern Ukrainian city of Slaviansk.

Eyewitness Report from Ukraine: ‘You Can Feel the Tension in the Air’

Tensions continue to mount in eastern Ukraine, with reports of casualties continuing to stream out of the provinces in dispute,

Israeli-American Journalist Held Hostage in Ukraine

An Israeli-American journalist has been kidnapped in eastern Ukraine and is being held hostage by separatists there.

More Jewish Sites Vandalized in Ukraine

A Holocaust memorial and the grave of the brother of the late Lubavitcher rebbe were vandalized in Ukraine, amid a string of anti-Semitic attacks in the country.

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

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

On Ukraine, Israel Parts Ways With Some Staunch American Allies

But Israel's stance is not sufficiently consequential to set off a fight between friends, neoconservative scholars said.

Aliyah Up by 14 Percent in First Three Months of 2014

There is nothing like a good round of anti-Semitism to sober up Jews to move to Israel.

British Soccer Club Owner Rents Entire Israeli Hotel for Passover

If you are looking for a hotel room for Passover in Mitzpeh Ramon in the Central Negev, start looking elsewhere. Roman Abramovich, owner of Britain’s...

Council of Europe Executives Advise Inaction on Male Circumcision

The Council of Europe has climbed down from along and weak limb by issuing a letter that in effect neutralizes a resolution by its...

Maryland Legislators Take a Pass on Railway Reparations Bill

Maryland lawmakers failed to vote on a bill that would have required the French rail firm SNCF to pay compensation to Holocaust survivors in...

Building of WWII Statue Begins in Budapest as Jews Protest

Members of the Jewish community were among the demonstrators protesting the construction of a controversial monument to the Hungarian victims of the German occupation,...

National Front Mayor Evicts Dreyfus-Inspired Anti-Racism Group

A French mayor from the far-right National Front party evicted from city-owned offices an anti-racism group inspired by the Dreyfus trial. Steeve Briois, who was...

Old Plastic Explosives Killed PA Official in Prague Explosion

No one has addressed question, “Why were plastic explosives laying around the PA office?”

Ukrainian Jewish Immigration to Israel Rises 70 Percent

There is nothing like a war of anti-Semites against anti-Semites to encourage Aliyah. Ukrainian Jewish immigration to Israel has risen 70 percent in 2014 amid...

Millions Skimmed from Milan Jewish community

The Jewish community in Milan is confronting an apparent case of embezzlement in which millions of dollars were removed from the community bank accounts.

Dutch Community Rediscovers Forgotten Mikvahs

A Dutch Jewish organization rediscovered two ancient ritual baths that had been forgotten after the Holocaust.

Le Pen Recruits Pigs to Fight Islam

While definitely offensive to Muslims, it's not clear Le Pen even had Jews in mind when removing pork-free options from the school's menus.

One More Try for Peace as Envoy Martin Indyk Arrives in Israel

U.S. Special Envoy Martin Indyk is in Israel for emergency meetings with Israeli and PA negotiators.

Irish Jewish Cabinet Minister Victim of Nazi Hoax

One or more anti-Semites sent a package of suspicious white powder and a photograph of Nazis to the home of Ireland’s Justice Minister Alan...

Warsaw Demolishing Ghetto Wall, Promises Reconstruction

Workers began demolishing a wall in Warsaw near the spot where Jews were gathered for transport to the Treblinka concentration camp, but a city...

Putin Ally Accused Of Pushing Jews-Killed-Jesus Theme

What do expect from a man who also wants a law that prohibits “promoting” homosexuality and grants citizenship embryos?

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