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?
Kosher Nightclub to Open in Moscow
A Russian Jewish group is preparing to open a kosher “Shachar Club” nightclub in the center of Moscow Saturday night, the Russia-language Israeli news...
Italian Tourist Caught Smuggling Barbed Wire from Auschwitz
An Italian tourist tried to smuggle a piece of barbed wire from the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum out of Poland in his suitcase.
The man was detained...
BGU Researchers Say Oxytocin May Promote ‘Lying for Your Team’
Oxytocin may cause people to "bend ethical rules to help the people close to us, like our team or family," say research team leader Dr. Shaul Shalvi.
Prague Police Rule Out Presumed Accidental Cause of PA Bomb Blast
The world so much wanted to believe that the fatal bomb blast at the PA office in Prague was accidental. Not so fast.
Swedes Arrest 2 for Trying to Break into Jewish Community Center
Police in Malmo arrested two people who tried to break into a Jewish community building during a demonstration that featured anti-Semitic slogans.
Five people gathered...
Thousands Participate in French Aliyah Fair
Aliyah from France Up 312% in January and February Compared to 2013
Knesset to Host OECD Conference
The Knesset will be hosting a two day OECD conference on Monday, for the first time ever, according to a report on YNet. This...
Russian and Ukrainian Jews at Each Other’s Throats
Being a Jew in the Diaspora usually means having to defend the host country in the vain hope it will guarantee their safety.
Fight Over Long-Lost Holocaust Art Treasure Begins
A Monet and other art stolen from Jews during the Holocaust have been found in the home of an 81-year-old German art collector. David Toren is waiting for the Germans to hand over at least 1 of those paintings.
French Jewish Candidate Reveals Threats
It is not wonder why aliyah from France is increasing, but it is surprising more don't come.
Canadian Politician Irwin Cotler ‘Honored’ to be Banned by Russia
Irwin Cotler, a veteran human rights activist and member of Canada’s parliament, says being banned from Russia is an “honor.”
When Russia issued its blacklist...
H & M Recalls ‘Offensive’ Vest with Skull in Star of David
The Swedish-based H & M clothing chain has recalled thousands of vest tops adorned with a skull inside a Star of David after angry...
Jews Brought Holocaust on Themselves, Says Russian TV Host
Putin is right. There is not anti-Semitism in Russia. They simply hate Jews.
French Anti-Semites Beat Paris Teacher Wearing a Kippa
When will Jews come to the conclusion that they can live as non-Jews in the Diaspora or as Jews in Israel?
Survey: Up to 49 Percent of Hungarians Harbor Anti-Semitic Views
A new survey of anti-Semitic attitudes in Hungary showed up to 40 percent of respondents accepted some anti-Semitic attitudes.
Conducted in December and commissioned by...
Assailants Break Jewish Teacher’s Nose in Paris
A Jewish teacher from Paris told police that three men had assaulted and cursed him in Arabic before drawing a swastika on his chest.
Norway Wants to Limit Circumcisions to Hospital Rooms
Norway’s health minister said Wednesday the countryman no intention of banning religious circumcisions but should restrict the religious practice to be carried out only...
Hungary’s Jewish Community Marks 70th Anniversary of Nazi Invasion
The Hungarian Jewish community held a memorial event in front of the downtown Dohany Street Synagogue in Budapest Wednesday to mark the 70th anniversary...
Toulouse Jewish President: Jews, Leave!
Jewish Toulouse leader tells young Jews to leave France.
Alleged Ex-Auschwitz Medic, 93, Arrested in Germany
An alleged former medic at Auschwitz was arrested in Germany on accusations that he was an accessory to murder.
The name of the 93-year-old man...
Swastika Mars British Sculpture Exhibit
Vandals scrawled a swastika and a Jewish Star of David on one of 16 fiberglass "sunfish” that were placed throughout the British city of...
Rabbi in Crimea Makes it Out on the Last Train
The scene of Russian troops sealing the region of Crimea conjures up scary reminders of the Nazi invasions of Europe.
Russian Search Giant Buys Israeli Start-Up
The Russian search giant Yandex has bought out Israel’s KitLocate start-up, a maker of low-power mobile geolocation technology, for “several million Euros,” TechCrunch reported...
Belgian Group Mulls Legal Action over Anti-Semitic Twitter Joke
A Belgian watchdog on anti-Semitism warned it was preparing to take legal action against online propagators of a new anti-Semitic joke about the Holocaust.
The...