Major Israeli Chasidic Posek: The Mitzvah Protects Us in Traditional Simchat Torah Gatherings

To Rabbi Klein's credit, he did not try to contradict the scientific truth that those who observe the commandments of prayer and study in public and in closed spaces risk their lives.

School Board Votes to Reinstate Florida Principal Fired for Holocaust Denial

A state administrative judge ruled in August that William Latson should be rehired, though reassigned. Donald Fennoy, superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County, has recommended that Latson be reinstated and given $152,000 in back pay.

Pakistani Supreme Court Rules Daniel Pearl’s Murderer to Stay in Prison

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations lauded the decision, saying “this killer should be behind bars for the rest of his days; anything less would be a painful insult to the Pearl family.”

Pittsburgh Jews Warned to ‘Be Vigilant’ as Neo-Nazi Convict Released into Community

“I would hope he is getting mental health counseling and the appropriate rehabilitation but as a community, we need to be vigilant . . . We have no way of knowing for sure.”

Head of Bnei Brak’s Main Hospital Resigns over Attack on Haredi Misconduct

"The rabbis, the ones who are there, the wise ones, are shouting 'Stop,' but their audience is not listening."

Haredi Reporters Kornbluh, Getz, Assaulted, Called ‘Moysers’ by Chasidim in Protest Led by Heshy...

Tischler is being described as a populist and a brute, but this relatively new voice of Borough Park is recognized by police as a leader in the community.

Thanks to Coronavirus Lockdown, Woman Freed From Get-Refusing Husband

One night in jail after an arrest at a lockdown checkpoint, and a years-long divorce battle came to an end.

Israeli NGO Challenges Tax Benefits for ‘Hostile’ Organizations

The Israel Tax Authority is refusing to release information about hundreds of millions of shekels in exemptions received by international groups, some of which actively work against the Jewish state.

Rep. Joaquin Castro Seeks to Welcome ‘Palestinians’ before Foreign Affairs Committee

Castro also wants to condition U.S. military assistance to Israel on the Jewish state not applying sovereignty to the Judea and Samaria.

12% Haredim, 16% Arabs Among Corona Fatalities in Israel

Morbidity trends in children in recent days are on an increase, especially in adolescents ages 12 to 17 in all the sectors.

Brooklyn Haredim Defy Pandemic Rules in Dense, Unmasked Holiday Gatherings

Most of Borough Park is considered a hot zone, based on what the governor described as coronavirus diagnosis data.

Police Arrest 17 in Clashes with Haredim as Govt. Extends Ban on Demonstrations

The government is obligated to extend the special state of emergency every seven days if it wishes it to continue, and it must not extend it for more than 21 days.

New York Charges Vandal of Brooklyn Jewish Center with Hate Crimes

Osman Butt, 25, was charged with burglary and criminal mischief for allegedly breaking windows of the Shore Parkway Jewish Center.

Pro-Israel Pastor John Hagee Diagnosed with COVID-19

Pastor Hagee is the founder and chairman of the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) organization.

Cuomo Threatens to Shutter Synagogues Ahead of Meeting with Chassidim on COVID Spike

Whether synagogues or “whether talking about black churches or Roman Catholic Churches, the community must agree to the rules,” insisted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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A Sukkah Dwells in the Shadow of World’s Tallest Skyscraper in Dubai

The sukkah was presented by Rabbi Levi Duchman, the rabbi of the local Jewish community in Dubai.

Athens’ Jewish Cemetery Desecrated with Neo-Nazi Slogans

The Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas, Education Minister Niki Kerameus, and Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias condemned the anti-Semitic crime.

Police Accused of Deal with Zealous Haredim: Assemble, Break the Law, Just Don’t Post...

Marciano pledged for his part that the police would turn a blind eye to the events. And the proof is in the missing pudding: to date, no documentation of those events has been published.

Pittsburgh Rebbe, 64, Dies from COVID-19

To the Jews of Ashdod, the Rebbe was known as the person to whom to turn with the question on “what to do next," regardless of affiliation.

Kotel Rabbi Asks for Trump’s Recovery on Day of Priestly Blessing

The event was attended by the Chief Rabbis Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and Rabbi David Lau, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon, and US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman.

Jewish Student Attacked with Shovel Outside Hamburg Synagogue on Sukkot

The German Orthodox Rabbinical Conference said Sunday's attack was "another shock to the Jewish community in Germany." Absolutely, anti-Semitic attacks – in Germany? It defies the imagination.

Hard to Watch: Violent Israeli Police Attack Adults and Children in Haredi Neighborhoods

The Department of Police Investigations has opened an investigation into the incident. If you're holding your breath for the results, it's probably a mistake. Breathe.

Leader of Lithuanian Haredim Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky Infected with Corona

Several members of Rabbi Kanievsky's household tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days and on the eve of Yom Kippur, and apparently infected the elderly rabbi.

NYU, DOE Reach Landmark Settlement Embracing IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism

The President signed an executive order that requires federal agencies to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism under appropriate circumstances.

‘Hidden Sparks’ Shares Guidance for Schools Returning to Virtual Learning Due to COVID-19

The Jewish Day School Educator Training program has released five tips for teachers whose classrooms are returning to "virtual" or remote learning.

Brooklyn’s Crown Heights Neighborhood Added to NYC’s COVID-19 ‘Watch List’

Health Department officials said Wednesday they are worried about an increase in coronavirus cases in the neighborhood.

BDS Leader Warns First Abu Dhabi Bank Against Doing Business with Israel

Omar Barghouthi threatens boycotts against “every company and every establishment that gets involved in implementing the agreements of shame and betrayal of the Palestinian cause.”

AJC Welcomes Governor Newsom’s Veto of Ethnic Studies Bill

The veto enables the Department of Education to reconsider its ill-conceived plan to produce a divisive program of ethnic studies.

Lockdown Extended Until Oct. 14: No Sukkah Visits, No Protests, No Shuls

There are about 2,300 yeshiva students infected by the virus – out of 32,000 yeshiva students who are monitored by the Health Ministry.

Jews Are Building (Sukkahs) in Jerusalem and All Around Israel

Regardless of who does the building or how many people are at the table, once the holiday arrives, there's no limit to the smiles under the sun and stars in the sukkah.

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