Geriatric Doctor Rabbi Yosef Glassman Still Fighting NJ’s Right-to-Die Law

Doctors who refuse to participate in the NJ mercy killing law are compelled to pass on their patient’s case to another doctor who is willing to assist the patient.

Biggest Shabbat Project Ever Included Jews in 1,685 Cities, 106 Countries

From November 15-16, the 7th annual international Shabbat Project outdid its predecessors on all fronts, attracting record numbers of participants.

Only in Israel: Radio Host Rescues a Southern Chuppah

The bride began to cry, realizing her wedding would need to be postponed ...

Jewish Grave in Hartford, CT Found Empty, Filled with Water, Dead Chickens

The Major Crimes and Crime Scene Division of Hartford Police is taking the lead in the investigation.
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Chief Rabbinate Forbids Using Origin, Skin Color, to Determine Jewish Status

The Li Bar workers protested this humiliation, and the management objected to the procedure, calling it "shaming parade."

Rabbi Steinberg Brings Christians, Muslims, Jews to Vatican to Say No to Assisted Suicide

The person behind the declaration initiative is Rabbi Avraham Steinberg of Israel who proposed the idea to Pope Francis, who in turn entrusted it to the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life.

Historic First: All Monotheistic Faiths Sign Document Dedicated to Value of Life

Joining in this position paper were representatives of Sunni Muslims from Indonesia and of the Greek Orthodox Church, as well as from other faiths around the world.

Global Jewry Marks First Year Anniversary of Massacre at Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo proclaimed Sunday, October 27, a Day of Action to Combat Antisemitism to honor victims of the attack.

Arab Converted by Rabbi Karelitz Jailed by Palestinian Authority Since Yom Kippur

"The man's grandfather saved 26 Jews in the 1929 pogrom in Hebron. Now that he is in danger, we have a historic obligation to help him."

Morgan Stanley’s New ‘Jewish Values Tool Kit’ Has Nothing to Say About Usury

The "Jewish values" they're obviously looking for is your tax-deductible wealth, which they pursue with some generalized notion of what Jewish values actually mean.

Yad L’Achim Urges Religious Parties to Demand Tough Anti-Missionary Legislation

"In the past 19 years, more Jews have converted to Christianity than in the 1,900 years before that," the missionaries claimed.

Jewish Caucus, Chabad, Announce First-Ever Sukkah at New York City Hall

Organizing the project was a real team effort, according to Jewish Caucus Chairman Chaim Deutsch.

New Center to Grapple with Torah and Technology, Aims to be an International Resource

A newly established research center at the Jerusalem College of Technology seeks to answer pivotal religious questions, such as: Can you send Alexa voice commands on Shabbat?
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WATCH: Avinu Malkenu Sung from the Ari Fuld Lookout in Oz VeGaon Forest

The video clip shows the magnificent panorama of the Judean Hills as seen from the Ari FUld Lookout in the Oz VeGaon Forest.

Terrorists Attack IDF Soldiers, Worshipers at Joseph’s Tomb

Despite the attacks by terrorists, some 1,000 worshipers were able to pray at the Tomb "on time," the IDF said.

Rabbi Karelitz, Head of Bnei Brak Rabbinical Court, Hospitalized – Prayers Requested

The public is asked to pray for the immediate, complete recovery of Rav Shmaryahu Yosef Nissim ben Batya.

Marcus Foundation Grants $3.2M to Foundation for Jewish Camp for Mental Health Upgrades

“Our field has an enormous responsibility to teach children and young adults how to take care of one another, to proactively cultivate resiliency and wellness."

Some Israelis to Celebrate Sukkot with 4 Species Holders Made in Gaza

“On Sukkot, we pray that peace will be brought upon us. This is a great example of the kind of steps we are taking all year round."

Notorious Tel Aviv Strip Club Becomes a Synagogue

The Pussycat closed its doors in July after years of raids by Israel Police.

Rabbinic Court Reevaluates Ketubah: How Much Is 200 Zuzim?

And how much is 6 million 1979 lira in 2019 shekels?

Chief Rabbi Delays Burial of Get Refuser’s Mother, Refuser Caves (Maybe)

Five years ago, the man remarried, leaving his first wife without a Get which keeps her from being remarried in a religious ceremony.

Rivlin Hosts 929 Initiative’s 26th Bible Study Group on ‘David – King and Father’

"Indeed, it is difficult for both of the roles of father and king to coexist. David thus serves both as a role model and a warning sign for us."

Shmuley Boteach to Debate Jew for Yoshka on ‘New Testament’ Anti-Semitism

It's probably safe to say that the August 8 debate will not result in much burning, but the Talmud discourages a voluntary religious debate with gentiles.

Russian Subbotnik Jew Granted Israeli Citizenship

Bocharnikova applied for Israeli citizenship in Moscow, but when Two years later she had not received a reply, she came to Israel anyway.

Israeli Embassy Clumsily Photoshops Ambassador’s Lobster Lunch with Brazilian President

Yes, they ate lobster, which is defined by our tradition as Sheretz, which is unholy and a creeping thing and cockroach of the sea.

City Weighing Ban on Foie Gras 6 Months after OU Ended Certification

We checked the ten top Top foie gras joints in Antwerp, Belgium, and are happy to report none of them is kosher.

Smotrich Scares the Bejeebers Out of Secular and Religious Israelis with Promises of Halachic...

MK Smotrich dropped a brick in the puddle with this one, and the resulting shpritz will prove tough to clean up.

Openly Homosexual Orthodox Jew Ordained in Jerusalem, Hold My Beer

It appears that Rabbi Landes removed himself from the boundaries of Orthodox Judaism with his defiant "ordination."

Netanyahu’s Pre-Indictment Hearing Set for Fast of Gedaliah

The prime minister wanted to postpone the hearing date by a year, to July 10, 2020, citing the enormous volume of evidence material, but Mandelblit responded that there was no justification for such a long delay.

Second-Temple Era Jewish Bones Buried Properly after Desecration by Arabs

"The State of Israel cannot accept this barbarity, and must provide a broad response to this matter."

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