Yiddish Theater Triumphs Again at Museum of City of NY
Yiddish Theater returns to New York in a one-of-a-kind exhibit that runs through July 31.
US VP Joe Biden: No Justification for This ‘Intolerable, Hateful Violence’
Arab violence didn't stop VP Joe Biden from teaching his grandchildren about their "deep" commitment to Israel.
Uruguay Jewish Businessman Stabbed to Death in Islamist Anti-Semitic Attack
The attacker admitted that with the stabbing he was targeting the entire Jewish community in the town.
Jewish Boy, 13, Attacked by Anti-Semitic Gang in Paris
The boy was beaten up by a gang while walking to meet his father in synagogue on the Sabbath.
Nearly 1,000 French Jews Await Hollande Address on Anti-Semitism
French President Francois Hollande underscores the importance of anti-Semitism as CRIF's keynote speaker.
Rabbis’ Group Endorses Sanders’ Economy Plan
'Jews for Bernie' has won over 45 rabbis who at least support the Sanders economic policy.
First Chief Kotel Rabbi’s Letter Reveals Desperation on Eve of Jordanian Capture
The British were on the way out and the Jordanians on the way in. The chief rabbi wrote a letter...
Argentina Spymaster Testifies Fernandez Govt Involved in Death of Prosecutor Alberto Nisman
Testimony implies former Pres. Cristina Fernandez and her government may have murdered Alberto Nisman.
Israeli Couple Bringing In Patriarch Jacob’s Biblical Sheep from Canada
A couple wants to reintroduce the ancient species of Jacob sheep in Israel.
Stephen Colbert Sings ‘Matchmaker, Matchmaker’ with Broadway Neighbors on CBS Late Show [video]
Stephen Colbert makes a child happy by singing 'Fiddler on the Roof' with the Broadway cast on his CBS Late Show.
Bnei Akiva in Ethiopia Will Ease Transition to Israel for Remaining Jews [video]
B'nei Akiva is helping to prepare the remaining Jews in Ethiopia to come home to Israel over the next five years
American Reform Rabbis Warn of Disconnect with Israel
American Reform rabbis do not think Israel has yet gone far enough with compromises for the Movement.
40 Columbia University Faculty Sign Anti-Israel BDS Petition
Forty faculty members at Columbia University have urged the school to divest from eight companies linked to Israel.
NY City Council Jewish Caucus Battles Anti-Semitism on Campus
The NY City Council's Jewish Caucus is demanding that CUNY report anti-Semitic attacks on campus to police.
Sanders Keeps His Judaism Silent, Israel at a Distance
Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is fighting to stay in the race on Super Tuesday.
First-Ever Dissent Written by US Supreme Court Justice Over Refusal to Hear Jewish Prisoner’s...
Prison officials said that sometimes inmates use religious gatherings as cover for gang activities.
Netanyahu to Meet with Orthodox Ministers over Reform Undue Influence on Government
MK Eichler has been on a crusade to smoke out "Reform sponsors" who buy out Israeli politicians, Netanyahu included.
Son of Saul’ Wins Oscar for Best Foreign Film
'Son of Saul's' riveting plot brought a first-time Oscar for a Hungarian film, by a first-time director.
Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Leibowitz, zt’l, Head of Ponevezh Yeshiva, Laid to Rest
Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Leibowitz, zt'l, was a disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk.
Analysis: Reform Success Enabled by Ultra-Orthodox 4-Seat Loss
UTJ MK Israel Eichler turned their lemons into a kind of lemonade saying he wouldn't give the Reform the satisfaction by leaving government.
Rabbi Emanuel Holzer, z’l, NY Jewish Leader, Passes
Rabbi Emanuel Holzer was one of the first and most active in helping to grow the "kosher food industry" at the OU.
Jewish Woman is New Culture Minister in France
Audrey Azoulay is a native of Morocco and the daughter of an adviser to the king.
Chief Rabbi: It’s a Mitzvah to Turn in Negligent Drivers
"Right away take down his license plate number and call the police. It's a mitzvah to tell."
Rabbis Release Directive for ‘Online Shaming’ of Get Refusers
There is a very fine legal line in Jewish tradition between lashon hara-defamation and public criticism.
Arad Mayor, Chabad Rabbi Invite Tourism to Israel’s Sunny South
Arad Mayor Nisan Ben Hamo was at the International Tourism Expo in Tel Aviv, answering questions about his beautiful city.
Oldest Torah Scroll Proves Yemenite, Chabad Versions Right
One of the challenges of the comparative analysis of the scroll has been the tendency of later scribes to “correct“ the work of their predecessors.
Ancient Central Synagogue of Aleppo In Danger of Destruction
The last Jewish family made it out safely last year; now the wounded synagogue stands alone, with sacred items still in danger.
‘Small Schools, Kindergartens Don’t Qualify for Gov’t Security Protection’
At what age and population mass is the protection of an Israeli child's life important?
Jordan Adds to Western Wall Mixed-Gender Prayer Controversy
Jordan demands that Israel "return jurisdiction" over a part of the Western Wall to the Islamic Waqf.
Netanyahu Eulogizes Minister Uri Orbach z’l – ‘We Loved Him Tremendously’
Minister Uri Orbach, z'l, was eulogized by PM Netanyahu at the cabinet meeting. "We loved him tremendously."