Abbas Wants UNESCO to Declare Western Wall Part of Al Aqsa

The Palestinian Authority has circulated a draft resolution to declare the Western Wall, Rachel's Tomb and the Patriachs Cave as "Palestinian."

Jews Plan to Ascend Temple Mount on Anniversary of Rambam’s Visit

An unusually large number of Jews plan to ascend the Temple Mount on Monday to mark the 850 years since the Rambam (Moses Maimonides)...

A Slice of Jewish Life in Jerusalem’s Ancient City

Shoshana Selavan, chairperson of the Old City's Jewish Quarter community, launches a new column on Jewish Life in the Old City.

Rivlin Tells Knesset Jewish People, Israel Not At War With Islam

President Reuven Rivlin reminded the Knesset Monday the Jewish People and Israel are not at war with Islam.

Rabbi Permits Carrying Cell Phone on Shabbat because of Wave of Terror

The wave of terror also has made self-defense courses and pepper spray the new fad.

Hareidi and National Religious Jews in Massive Prayer at Kotel Today

Tens of thousands of Jews are expected to arrive at the Western Wall at 4:30 p.m.

Security Presence to be Raised in Integrated Cities

Israel Police Dept. raises the security presence in the nation's integrated Muslim-Jewish cities, such as Ramle.

Israeli Chabad Yeshiva Students Firebombed in NYC

Terrorism has arrived again in New York with a firebomb attack on Israeli Chabad yeshiva students walking in Manhattan.

Tsfat Chief Rabbi Eliyahu: Soldiers Who Let Captured Terrorists Live Must Be Prosecuted

“It is prohibited to leave an attacker alive after an attack. If you leave alive — there’s a chance that he would be released and kill more people.”

A Week of Intifada Miracles in the State of Israel

Despite the rising number of deadly terror attacks, there have been miracles this past week as well.

Israel Demolishes Homes of 2 Terrorists, Seals 1 in Jerusalem

The homes of two terrorists were demolished and a third was sealed with concrete in Jerusalem early Tuesday under orders from DM Moshe Ya'alon.

Showers Expected Day after Prayers for Rain

The first rains of the winter season are expected on Tuesday, one day after Jews around the world begin adding to daily prayers that...

Israeli Arab MK Zoabi Says ‘No Place for Jews at Temple Mount’

Israeli Arab MK Hanin Zoabi tells the Makor Rishon weekly that Jews have "no place on the Temple Mount."

Live Blog: Saturday Night Terror (Oct. 3-4)

Jews and Arabs clashed Saturday night as terror spikes in Jerusalem and elsewhere around Israel.

Video: Terror Attack in Old City of Jerusalem (Warning: GRAPHIC)

A bystander near the site of a terror attack in the Old City of Jerusalem on Saturday night filmed the horrifying event on video.

Muslim-Jewish Coalition Defeats European Attempt to Ban Circumcision

A Meretz Knesset Member was among those who fought against anti-religious coercion.

Deri Backs Down on Shabbat Work Halt on New Rail Line

A court order overruling Deri's "stop work" decision allows Israel Railways to continue maintenance and construction work on Shabbat.

Thousands at Western Wall for ‘Birkat Kohenim’

Police have arrested another 13 Arabs Muslims in a massive effort to allow Jews to pray at the Kotel and visit the Temple Mount.

Israel Police Detain Jewish Teen for Pepper-Spraying Arab Attackers

A Jewish teen is arrested for pepper-spraying a group of Muslim Arabs who were harassing his family near the Shalshelet Gate in Jerusalem.

Jim Joseph Foundation Funds Israel’s ‘Northern Exposure’ Program

The post-Birthright 'Northern Exposure' has won an expansion grant from the US-based Jim Joseph Foundation.

Can Peres and Abbas Save ‘Settlers’ Synagogue from Destruction by Israel?

A community in Samaria told the Supreme Court it is working through the offices of Peres and Abbes to find a solution to prevent the planned desecration.

Israel Railways Claims 150 Shabbatot Equals 2 Years

Shas Minister Aryeh Deri ordered a halt to working on Shabbat on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem train line and Israel Railways claims it will delay it for 2 years.

Heathrow Goes Kosher

Kosher meat and dairy sandwiches now are available at four Heathrow Airport terminals, according got Kosher Today. The London international hub offers kosher food at...

King of Jordan Refusing to Speak with Netanyahu, Imports from Israel Banned

King Abdullah II of Jordan is refusing to speak with Israel's PM Netanyahu over tensions at the Temple Mount.

Terrorist Indicted in Attack on Jaffa Yeshiva

A terrorist who attacked the Shirat Moshe yeshiva in Yafo earlier this month has been arrested and indicted. He wanted to "Frighten the settlers" (in Yafo).

Israel Moves to High Alert for Yom Kippur

Israel moves to high alert and security restrictions are in effect on the Temple Mount today in advance of Yom Kippur.

Kapparot ‘Sacrificial Chicken’ Ritual Gets Green Light in New York

A NYS Supreme Court judge has given a green light to the ancient Jewish custom of kapparot, transferring sins to a chicken before Yom Kippur.

Israeli Tourism Helps Inscribe Georgian Jewry in the Book of Life

Israeli tourists have found a new "paradise" to replace Turkey -- they now flock to Tbilisi, Georgia, where kosher options are growing.

Saudi Arabia Warns of ‘Religious War’ Over Temple Mount Clashes

Saudi Arabia is raising the issue of violence at the Temple Mount with the United Nations Security Council.

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