Friday is French ‘Everyone With a Kippa’ Day in Solidarity With Embattled Jews

t's time in France for non-Jews to stand in solidarity with Jews, after brutal anti-Semitic attacks.

Western European Aliyah at All Time High

Jews make up less than 1 percent of the population, but more than 50 percent of all attacks in 2014 were directed against them.

MKs Call For Action Against Illegal Construction Financed By The EU

“This is simply terrorist construction by the Palestinian Authority, funded by EU countries, amounting to 110 million euros a year,” said MK Moti Yegev.

As Germans Start Reading It Again, Here Are Some Unexpected Quotes from ‘Mein Kampf’

Tired of the society of plenty with its self-adulation? Hitler believed that "mankind has grown strong in eternal struggle, and only in eternal peace does it perish."

French Jewish Lawmaker Found Murdered Near Paris

The body of a French Jewish lawmaker was found with stab wounds at his home in a Paris suburb.

French Jewish Leaders Debate: Should Marseille Jews Wear A Kippah?

French Jewish leaders are debating whether Marseille Jews should wear - or not wear - their yarmulkes.

Better Late? Palermo Commemorates Expulsion of Sicily’s Jews in 1493

Moving testimonies were read aloud, telling the stories of Sicilian Bnei Anousim who were imprisoned for continuing to practice Judaism in secret.

Report: EU Funding Illegal PA Road to Dead Sea Across Israeli Territory [video]

"The State of Israel must draw a line in the sand before the EU's advance."

Margot Wallström: Investigate Israeli Violence, Mum on Arab Stabbing

Liberal party leader Jan Björklund criticized Wallström's general attitude toward Israel, where she is currently persona non grata.

Teen Stabbed Jewish Teacher in France ‘For ISIS’

The teen terrorist who stabbed a Jewish teacher in Marseille told police he did it for Da'esh (ISIS).

Update: Terror Attack in France Next to Marseille Synagogue

A 16-year-old terrorist in France wields a machete outside a synagogue in Marseille. One Jew is injured.

Rome’s Chief Rabbi: Pope’s Synagogue Visit ‘Demonstration of Coexistence’

Pope Francis “will greet directly the greatest number of people possible,” the rabbi said.

Limmud vs. Tuvia Tenenbom: Which One is the Liberal?

"We were in a Jewish setting and you can only criticize Israel," Tenenbom said, "for me, that was the worst."

Germany’s Largest Paper Supports Shaked’s NGO Transparency Law

Shaked told Bild that Israel had suggested to the European Union to set up a mutual mechanism to regulate the donations, but did not receive a response.

Israeli Pundit Gets $75,000 Prize from Swedes for Dumping on Israel

The award to Levy could not be more politically motivated, with the obvious aim of rubbing Prime Minister Netanyahu's nose in it.

Police Kill Suspect in Paris on Charlie Hebdo anniversary [video]

A police robot used for bomb disposal is currently checking the body in the street.

Jewish-Catholic Dialogue in Italy this Year to Focuse on Not Coveting

he problem with Do Not Covet is, of course, that it refers to something going on inside a person' skull.

Ariel University Wins BDS Case, Receives Compensation Payment From Spain

After six years Ariel University wins a BDS discrimination lawsuit against the government of Spain.

German Chancellor’s Office Sealed Off Due to Suspicious Package

Security personnel sealed off the office of German Chancellor Angela Merkel due to a suspicious package.

Israeli Arabs Taken Off Greek Flight Under Pressure by Israeli Jews

After the Arab passengers had left, the Jewish passengers demanded to look at their luggage, but were refused.

Analysis: Charlie Hebdo Special Edition Commemorates Anniversary of Attack

Perhaps those three days of fury would pale in comparison with the Paris attack of Friday, November 13, in which 130 people died.

Amsterdam Jewish Home Vandalized by Anti-Semites

The report includes a picture of the family's damaged door.

Trains Halted in Munich Due to ‘Serious, Imminent Threat’ of a Terror Attack

Munich trains were closed, cleared and no longer running in two central stations, following a credible terrorist threat on New Year's Eve.

Iranian Rocketfire ‘Close Call’ With US Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian vessel rocketfire was aimed close to a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

Aliyah Up, Except from the United States

Anti-Semitism chased Jews to Israel from Ukraine and France, but not from the rest of Europe and North America.

Brussels Police Avert New Year’s Eve Terror Plot as Europeans Heighten Alert

President Putin's government warned Russians to stay home on New Year's Eve if they wish to be safe.

European Playgrounds to Use Israeli Foam Surfaces to Protect Kids

An Israeli company has been authorized to export plastic foam safety surfaces for childrens’ playgrounds to countries in the European Union.

Europe on High Alert After Terror Warning by ‘Friendly’ Intelligence Service

Major cities in Europe are on high alert in response to a warning by a "friendly" intelligence service.

Final Stats Show Ukrainian Aliyah Rose 11 Percent in 2015

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has offered a cash payment to Jews from Ukraine to move to Israel. The Jewish Agency criticizes the program.

US, Western Nations, Issue Holiday Alerts for Beijing

U.S. and other Western embassies issue security alerts for citizens in the Sanlitun district of Beijing on December 25.

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