World’s Oldest Man, Yisrael Kristal z’l, Passes at 113

Mr. Kristal made sweets to thank the Russians who liberated him from the death camp, and later opened a candy shop in Haifa.

Galilee Excavation Reveals 2,000 Year-Old Stone Vessel Workshop

The discovery provides fascinating evidence of the central place of ritual purity in the daily lives of Galilean Jews during the time of the Second Temple.

1,000 Marchers Strengthen Hebron in Israeli Flag Parade

“The contemptible decision of UNESCO ... emphasizes and reinforces the need and importance of being here,” said coalition chairman David Bitan.

Israel Marks ‘International Day of Indigenous People’

On language alone, our ancient ties have lasted from antiquity straight through to this day, both in speech and in the written word.

Russian Jews Irate at Official’s Notion of ‘Sweet Holocaust Deal’

"Such words are offensive to two peoples who have been victims of monstrous persecution," Spokesman Borukh Gorin said.

‘Birthright Bandits’ Rob American Kids in Kibbutz Guest House

Police launched a covert investigation, and after "various and complex investigative activities," they succeeded in tracking down a squad of burglars from central Israel.

Fearing Iranian Expansion Dr. Kissinger Warns Against Destroying ISIS

"In these circumstances, the traditional adage that the enemy of your enemy can be regarded as your friend no longer applies," writes Kissinger. "In the contemporary Middle East, the enemy of your enemy may also be your enemy."

Jerusalem Wine Festival to Highlight 30 Years of Industry Growth

The winemakers of Israel are unique because they're constantly "trading ideas back and forth. If one winery in Israel succeeds, we all succeed."

Christian Archaeologists May Have Unearthed Lost Kinneret City of 3 Apostles

Because of the importance of the place to the Christian world, many scholars have been engaged in identifying its location.

NY Shearith Israel Wins $7 million Silver Pomegranate Case Against Newport’s Touro Synagogue

Advantage Shearith Israel, in the ongoing court battles between the oldest congregation in NY City and America, and Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, the oldest synagogue building in America.

On Eve of 9 B’Av Synagogue Burns Down in Benjamin

'We could not save anything. Not Torah scrolls, nor holy books, they were all burned down. All we have to do is look into our actions and repent.'

Live Artillery Shell Discovered Near Beit Berl

A sapper called to the scene said the shell was still live, and dangerous.

Holiday Sensation, No Arabs, on Temple Mount on 9 B’Av Week

Other than that one Jordanian Waqf agent, the Temple Mount was almost empty of Muslims Sunday.

Peace Partner: Jordan’s King Vows to ‘Stop the Judaisation’ of Temple Mount

The Jordan Times' version of the King Abdullah's announcement Saturday already scrubbed out the anti-Semitic tidbit, but it was clear that the King is stressed enough by recent events to shake out the ant-Jewish genie in the bottle.

They Were Here on Tisha B’Av: New Evidence of Babylonian Destruction Discovered in City...

The wealth of the Judaean kingdom's capital is manifest in the ornamental artifacts.

70 Years Later, President Rivlin Meets Passengers who Arrived on the Exodus

Speaking to the passengers as well as their second, third, and fourth generation descendants, the President said, 'I am fortunate as President of the State of Israel to record with you and your families that the State of Israel, and the flag of Israel, are obvious facts.'

Rivlin Warns Terror, Violence Must Be Condemned and Stopped

"The heart breaks at such moments of mourning and turmoil, but it is impossible for public representatives and elected leaders to be silent. "

In Jerusalem With Our Hearts in Modi’in

"The pain is deep, but our roots in the land are no less deep. Terror will never defeat us."

Historic Egyptian Synagogue Will Be Renovated for $2.2 Million

The Egyptian government will renovate the Eliyahu HaNavi synagogue in Alexandria, although it claims it is an Egyptian rather than a Jewish site.

Caesarea National Park and Roman Amphitheater Sold by Greek Orthodox Church to Secret Investors

Officials at the Israel Lands Authority, JNF and the Israel National Parks Authority were shocked when the sale was announced. No one was notified in advance.

Your Children Shall Return to their Borders

The first Brit Mila ceremony in over 80 years was held in the old Yemenite Village in the Shiloach on Monday morning.

Macron Warns Anti-Zionism is New Anti-Semitism as Netanyahu Praises French Heroes in Holocaust

"The Jewish State is the one certain guarantee that the Jewish People will never undergo a Holocaust again. Never, ever."

US Envoy Prays for World Peace at Western Wall

Monday evening marked the start of the 17th of the Hebrew month of Tamuz, -- the destruction of Jerusalem and both First and Second Holy Temples.

Global Christian Group Says UNESCO Has Become Mouthpiece for Global Jew Hatred

"There can be no place for such hatred within a world organization that exists to foster peace and understanding and protect history."
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PM Netanyahu Dons Yarmulke to Quote Genesis for UNESCO’s Benefit

'Against UNESCO's denial, Israel will present to the world the historical truth and the Jewish People's deep connection – of thousands of years – to Hebron.'

Hebron Community Responds to Shameful UNESCO Vote

The Jewish Community of Hebron Responds to Reprehensible UNESCO Vote.

UNESCO Declares Tomb of the Jewish Patriarchs a “Palestinian World Heritage Site”

The Jewish people's ancestors, buried in Hebron, must be turning in their graves right now.

128-Year-Old Argentinean Says He’s Adolf Hitler

Guntherberg's wife Angela Martinez (they've been together 55 years) says her husband suffers from dementia.

Netanyahu, Modi, Meet Thousands of Israeli Indian Olim

'Prime Minister, these are the Jews of India. They love India, they love Israel. They love our friendship,' Netanyahu told Modi.

No Faux UNESCO ‘Heritage Committee’ Can Sever Our Bonds With Jerusalem

“Nothing is more disgraceful than UNESCO declaring the world’s only Jewish state the ‘occupier’ of the Western Wall and Jerusalem’s Old City."

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