211 New Immigrants Flee to Israel From War-Torn Ukraine

More than 200 new immigrants arrived on aliyah from eastern Ukraine, the 19th IFCJ flight since Dec. 2014.

Crown Heights Jews Remember: Prayers for Yankel Rosenbaum, z’l, Hope for Peace

Australian Professor Norman Rosenbaum visits the scene of his brother's murder in Brooklyn 25 years later, denouncing violence with bereaved father Carmel Cato.

Jewish UK Labour Peer Threatens to Quit If Corbyn Re-Elected

British Jews are outraged over the internal Labour Party inquiry results on racism and anti-Semitism among the ranks.

Raoul Wallenberg’s Fate Revealed in Diary of Former KGB Chief

The former chief of the KGB bequeaths evidence about Raoul Wallenberg for future generations, in papers found in a suitcase.

More Jews Flee to Israel, Escaping Terror in France

Jews arriving in Israel to begin new lives are telling horror stories about France that sound like pre-WWII Germany.

Pope Francis Blesses Righteous Christian Polish Gentiles at Auschwitz-Birkenau

The Chief Rabbi of Poland arranged for the Pope to meet with Righteous Christian Poles at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Former Georgia Lawmaker Implies Israeli Linked to Nice, Munich Terror

Another public personality from Georgia, this one a former member of Congress, steps forward to fling public anti-Semitism at Israel.

Ukraine Jews Come ‘Home’ Helped By Israel & IFCJ

More than 230 new immigrants arrived in Israel from Ukraine, many of them badly traumatized.

US Congressman Johnson Apologizes for Calling Jews ‘Termites,’ Not Other Remarks

The Georgia Democrat who called Israeli Jews "termites" quickly apologized for "poor choice of words," but not for his other remarks.

Global Forum on Anti-Semitism This Year in Buenos Aires

A global forum on anti-Semitism marks the 22nd anniversary of the terror attack on the AMIA Jewish Center.

Herzog Slams UK’s Corbyn, Says ‘Views Represent a Consistent Hatred of Israel’

Israeli Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog slams UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, notes his 'consistent hatred of Israel.'

Berlin Rabbi Urges European Rabbis to ‘Help Save EU’ to Keep Jews Safe

Rabbi Teichtel of Berlin is urging all European rabbis to be proactive in trying to hold the European Union together, for the safety of Europe's Jews.

Belgian Court Upholds Shechita Laws Despite Challenge by Lawmakers

Belgian parliamentarians have lost their bid to ban the Jewish ritual slaughter of meat - for now.

2 Youths Arrested on Temple Mount

Two teens were arrested on the Temple Mount by Israeli police Tuesday evening for unknown reasons.

American PAC Calls for Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

An American PAC is calling for recognition of Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish State.

Chabad Creates Jewish Welcome Centers for Brazil Summer Olympics in Rio

There will be three Chabad welcome centers for Jewish visitors to the Summer Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro.

Chabad Rabbi Wins Second in Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ Competition

Chabad Rabbi Hanoch Hecht came in second, competing on the popular 'Chopped' cable TV foodie show.

Demonstrators Block Shabbat Mass Conversion Baptism in Rishon L’tzion

"We met six women, two of them Holocaust survivors, who had been brought there by their gentile caretakers, and convinced them not to go inside."

Twitter and (((Friends))) Tag-Team to Target Neo-Nazis Online

The Internet is all a-Twitter with a new game to confuse neo-Nazis who are targeting accounts with (((Jewish))) names.

Major Internet Firms Join ADL, European Jewish Groups to Battle Hate Speech Online

The major Internet firms have agreed to cooperate with the ADL and European Jewish groups on a Code of Conduct to battle bullying and hate speech online.

Report: German Culture Minister Backs Jewish Delegate For Art Restitution Commission

A German government minister backs a Jewish member on a committee to decide the return of cultural property stolen by the Nazis.

Egypt’s Chief Cleric Scolds Israel Over Nude Dancers in Holy City of Jerusalem

Egypt's chief cleric reprimanded Israel for allowing its holy city to be sullied with a nude dance performance.

Rhode Island Residents Riled About Anti-Semitic Attack on Local Synagogue

A red Nazi swastika sprayed on the sign of a synagogue has riled residents of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

EasyJet Claims ‘Disruptive Passengers’ to Blame for Separation, Removal from Flight

An EasyJet spokesperson denies Jewish passengers were deliberately separated out from the other travelers prior to departure from Barcelona en route to Paris.

Jews Help Alberta, Canada Residents Fleeing from Fort McMurray Wildfire

Canadian and Israeli Jews are organizing to help residents fleeing a wildfire in Fort McMurray.

Chief Rabbi of Britain Says Labour Has ‘Severe’ Problem with Anti-Semitism

Britain's Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis adds his view to the boiling broth over anti-Semitism in the Labour Party.

UK’s Labour Party Secretly Suspended 50 Members Over Anti-Semitism, Racism

Britain's Labour Party has actually suspended 50 members over the past two months due to anti-Semitism and racism, but only 13 were publicized.

Two Roman-Era ‘Mummy Paintings’ Stolen By Nazis Returned to Jewish Heirs

Two 'mummy paintings' stolen by the Nazis from the heirs of a German publisher have been returned to his heirs.

Cave of the Patriarchs Closes to Jews for Muslim Holiday

The Cave of the Patriarchs and the Temple Mount will be closed to Jews on Wednesday due to an Islamic holiday.

Body of Missing Israeli Located in Hungary

The body of an Israeli student was found in Hungary over the weekend after he was missing for a week.

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