With Synagogues Shuttered, ‘Porch Minyans’ Grow in Brooklyn

While some rabbis have banned the porch minyan on various grounds, week upon week of staying home has started to wear people down, and the phenomenon has increased.

Trump Declares May ‘Jewish American Heritage Month’

The president cited signing an executive order in December combating anti-Semitism, especially directed towards college campuses, as how his administration has been fighting bigotry against Jews.

Anti-Semitic Incidents in Canada Reach Record High for Fourth Year in a Row

The audit noted that assaults became more blatant and violent in 2019, with several of them taking place in broad daylight and some directly in front of eyewitnesses.

Biden Vows to Keep Jerusalem Embassy, But His Record on Israel’s Capital Is Troubling

Vote Trump or vote Biden, but don't expect anything different from either one of them regarding Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and that worthless two-state solution.

Brooklyn Chassidic Rebbe Calls for Massive Aliyah Before It’s Too Late

"Listen to me well, dear Jews, whoever can afford to rise and ascend to the Holy Land should it as soon as possible."
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Israel Air Force Flies Over Hospitals in Independence Day Salute to Medical Heroes

"We feel the need to salute and put in the center those who are really at the forefront," said Air Force Manpower Chief Brigadier General Itamar Reichel.
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Eerie Silence in Israeli Parks on Independence Day, Compared with Previous Years

And just to help you appreciate the rare beauty of Park HaYarkon on this Independence Day, see how the same park looked on Independence Day, 2014.

From Mount Herzl’s Stage to Balconies Nationwide, The Song ‘Chai Chai Chai!’ Rings Out...

"Chai" -- sung by Israelis from the balconies around the country as Independence Day got underway, is a symbol of Israeli survival.

72nd Independence Day: State of Israel under Lockdown

“We urge the public to comply with the health directives and follow police orders to make sure the citizens of Israel remain safe."

Conference of Presidents Declares New Leadership Structure Amid Opposition to Incoming Chair

The announcement notes that “creating the Chair-elect role enhances the effectiveness of the transition.” Thus far, the transition from Stark to a new chairperson has been anything but smooth or effective.

Amid Uproar, Stark to Remain Conference of Presidents Chair for Another Year

Due to the controversy, Dianne Lob will first serve as chair-election, a newly created position.

President Rivlin Visits Israelis at Home Via Hologram Technology

“I remember the first Yom Haatzmaut, and here we are today, 72 years later and I am together with you. Yom Atzma’ut Sameach, my dear ones!”

Anti-Israel Campaign Comparing Jewish State to Coronavirus Gains Traction in US

Over the past week there was an upsurge in online global anti-Semitism tying Israel and Jews to the Coronavirus.

United Hatzalah Steps In to Help Bereaved Families on Yom HaZikaron – Israel’s...

"The initiative was created to show we still remember and honor each and every one of the people who died and show our support for their families."

Chabad Rabbis in Israel Prohibit Emissary to Katmandu Hani Lipshitz from Lighting Independence Day...

Lipshitz, for her part, posted a message on Thursday on the Facebook page of Chabad of Kathmandu, announcing she preferred to give up the honor and avoid the turf war altogether.

Senate Confirms Chassidic Jew for First-Ever Senior Position in US Administration

Mitchell Silk is responsible for leading the U.S. Treasury Department’s role on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

Free Kosher Meals Available to Needy Jewish New Yorkers – If They Can Reach...

“Food accessibility is one of our most basic rights, and kosher-observant New Yorkers shouldn’t have been weeks behind the rest of the city.”

Neo-Nazis Zoom-Bomb Holocaust Survivor’s Online Testimony

Anti-Semites logged into the Yom Hashoah video conference, waved photos of Hitler and shout anti-Jewish slogans • Israeli ambassador to Germany: This was a disgraceful incident that must be condemned in the strongest of terms.

Student Government at UC Irvine Repeals BDS Resolution

“A sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation has been waged against Jewish students and their allies on UCI’s campus with impunity,” read a March 12 resolution.
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PM Netanyahu’s Remarks at the ‘Unto Every Person There is a Name’ Ceremony

Last night I was in the village of my birth / In the landscape that is dear to my heart in its radiance / In the well of my childhood a reflection still shimmers / My father’s house still stands.

Trump Cites Executive Order Addressing Anti-Semitism in Yom Hashoah Proclamation

“Far too many Americans of Jewish faith still face persecution,” said U.S. President Donald Trump.

Bar-Ilan Professor Urges Arabs to Study European Genocide

The history of the Holocaust and its impact and relevancy are an integral part of a conflict resolution course.

Yom Hashoah Ceremonies to be Online-Only Due to Coronavirus Crisis

Strict coronavirus regulations prevent public events to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day this year, leading organizers to find new ways to continue the traditions and educational efforts associated with it.

Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day Begins Tonight

Yad Vashem will transmit the ceremony complete with translation into English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.

Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day: Report Shows Sharp Increase in Anti-Semitism Worldwide

The investigation reveals the coronavirus pandemic is linked to the upswing in anti-Semitism incidents.

‘Sadly Unsurprisingly Anti-Semitic’: Israel Slams Iran for its State-Sponsored Anti-Semitic Coronavirus Cartoon Contest

The Iranian regime has a long history of promoting anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial and has hosted several international cartoon contests promoting these themes.

Bob Dylan’s ‘The Times They Are A Changing’ on Auction for $2.2 Million

Dylan's handwritten lyrics were acquired from a collector who bought them from the singer's manager years ago.

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