Historic French Synagogue Burns Down in Maizières-lès-Vic

A quaint little 19th-century synagogue in France burned to the ground last week, but no one knows how or why.

Canadian Jew Rescues ISIS Sex Slaves — The Yazidis’ Oskar Schindler

A Canadian Jewish businessman is raising money to free Yazidi and Christian women and girls being held as sex slaves by ISIS.

Union to Enforce 4th Commandment and Strike the Airport on Shabbat

Update: The union has called off the strike after reaching an agreement with the Airport Authority.

Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach Recovering from Surgery

Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach is recovering from successful cardiac surgery at Tel Hashomer hospital.

6 Months’ Jail Without Trial for Jewish Teen Linked to Church Arson

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon jails a Jewish teen under administrative detention in connection with a church arson in June.

Maccabi Games in Germany Sparked Anti-Semitic Response

The Maccabi Games made it to Berlin but anti-Semitism was hardly left behind.

Israeli Citizen Killed in Thailand

An Israeli citizen is killed in Thailand while traveling from Pattaya to Bangkok.

Visitors Allowed at Temple Mount Despite Arab Violence

Arab violence failed to keep Jewish and Gentile tourists off the Temple Mount this weekend; Israel Police just kept rioters away instead.

Arab Terrorists Attempt to Torch Joseph’s Tomb

Palestinian Authority Arabs attempt to torch Joseph's tomb in retaliation for Duma arson attack.

Orthodox Rabbis to Lobby near Rosh HaShanah against Deal with Iran

Rabbis will appeal to Congressmen, especially the Jews, immediately before the Rosh HaShanah New Year.

Jewish Bride Arrested at Temple Mount on Her Wedding Day

A Jewish bride has been arrested at the Temple Mount on her wedding day.

Great Synagogue, Shulhof of Vilna Rediscovered 70 Years After Nazi Destruction

Israeli, Lithuanian and American researchers have tracked down the remains of the Great Synagogue of Vilna.

‘Jewish Holy Temples Never Existed’ Says Israeli Arab MK

An Israeli Arab MK tells a radio interviewer the two Jewish Holy Temples in Jerusalem did not exist.

Chabad’s ‘Roving Rabbis’ Dispersed on Tisha B’Av

Chabad's "Roving Rabbis" are spending Tisha B'Av in far flung corners of the globe this weekend.

Missionaries in Tel Aviv Hand Out ‘Psalms’ with Christian Teachings

A book that appeared to be a copy of Psalm camouflaged efforts to convert Jews to Christianity.

Farewell to Jewish Actor, Singer Theodore Bikel, 91

Iconic Jewish folk singer and actor Theodore Bikel, 91, has passed away in Los Angeles.

No Police Restrictions in Tisha B’Av Walk Around Jerusalem Walls

For the first time, there are no police restrictions on the annual Tisha B'Av evening walk around Jerusalem's Old City walls.

Synagogue Vandalized in Jerusalem, Torah Stolen in Ramat HaSharon

Anti-Semites torch a Holy Ark and scrawl swastikas at a popular Jerusalem synagogue; thieves steal a Torah scroll in Ramat HaSharon.

Jewish-Arab Jerusalem School Arsonists Sent to Prison

Two of the three arsonists who torched an integrated Jewish-Arab school in Jerusalem were fined and sentenced to prison.

Archaeologists Discover that Ancient Dead Sea Scroll Is Chapter of Leviticus

Modern technology has led experts to decipher a burnt scroll as the first chapter of Leviticus.

African-American Converts Make Aliyah to Israel

Aaron is a plumber, Tracie, a former National Guard member, wants to volunteer in the IDF.

South Africa one of Leading Kosher Markets

It is certainly not Jerusalem and New York but according to a recent article in the SA Jewish Report, the two major South African...

Hotovely Says Foreign Dignitaries Must Visit Western Wall

"Including the Kotel along with Yad VaShem and Mt. Herzl changes Zionism from 100 years to 3,000 years."

UN Calls on Gazans to Provide Info on Missing Israelis

UN Secy-Gen. Ban Ki-moon has called on Gazans to provide information on two missing Israelis in the enclave.

World Jewish Athletes to Gather in Hitler’s Stadium July 28

World Jewish athletes will gather in Hitler's stadium in Berlin on July 28 for The Maccabi Games.

Pres. Reuven Rivlin Mourns His Older Sister

President Reuven Rivlin is mourning the passing of his 84-year-old older sister Etti Herling Binyamin.

Illegal for Jews to Yell ‘Allahu Akbar’ at the Temple Mount

Israel has a double standard for law enforcement when it’s Jews who are yelling “Allahu Akbar” in Jerusalem.

Shas MK Begins ‘Three Week’s with ‘Senseless Hate’ against Reform Jews

He refuses to consider Reform Jews as "Jews" but "welcomes them with love and joy" to be just like him.

Obama Trying to Make US Leftist Jews “Mainstream’

Instead of accepting reality, the President is trying to hold on to an illusion.

Fast of 17th of Tammuz Is on the 18th of Tammuz

In three weeks, the Fast of the 9th of Av will be on the 10th of Av.

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