Anti-Semitism Rising, Memorial Desecrated in London
Anti-Semitism continues to rise in England, and this summer particularly in London.
Matisyahu Sings “Jerusalem” in Spain [video]
Matisyahu answered all the antisemites and BDS supporters at the Sunsplash Festival with his rendition of "If I Forget Thee O' Jerusalem."
Kol Koreh Addresses Child Abuse, Urges Reporting To Secular Authorities
As its foundation, the kol koreh refers to the Torah’s statement in Leviticus 19:16, admonishing Jews to “not stand by while your neighbor’s blood is shed.”
Israeli Govt to Establish Anti BDS Taskforce
The taskforce will be run by Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan.
Camel Caravan Stalls Chabad Rabbi at the Dead Sea
Rabbi Shimon Elharar, director of Chabad of Dead Sea, was stopped in traffic by a force greater than his car.
Spanish Reggae Festival Say BDS Made Them Do It
Late Tuesday, Spain's foreign ministry said the request from the festival for the singer to confess his politics or be booted was an "act that violates the conscience" and "put into question the principle of non-discrimination."
‘Ptil Tekhelet’ Renews Monthly Tallit Raffle for Engaged Couples
Engaged Jewish couples can enter to win a prayer shawl tied with the ancient "ptil tekhelet" blue woolen thread.
Reform Movement Won’t Back Nuclear Iran Deal
There was no unity of opinion on the Nuclear Iran Deal amongst Reform leadership or membership.
Reform Movement’s Statement on the Nuclear Iran Deal
The Reform movement explained why it could neither support nor oppose the Nuclear Iran Deal.
American Woman Punched by Muslim on Temple Mount
An American Jewish woman who made aliyah was punched in the ribs Tuesday by a Muslim at the Temple Mount.
Jerusalem Mayor to Close Central Supermarkets on Sabbath
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says he will force at least eight centrally-located supermarkets open on Sabbath to close on Saturdays.
Rabbis for Nuclear Iran (Deal)
340 American rabbis announced they support the Nuclear Iran deal and want members of Congress to approve it.
Lithuanian Jews Dump Chief Rabbi for ‘Lies’ as Lengthy War over Fate of Ancient...
Rabbi Burstein said that a planned reconstruction of a sports palace was an “unacceptable desecration” of the Jewish cemetery where the Vilna Gaon is buried, while the Jewish community disagrees.
World’s Oldest Jewish Woman Dead at 114
Goldie was also the second-oldest New Yorker and the oldest Long Islander.
Shavei Israel to Open First Jewish Kindergarten in Lodz
Shavei Israel and the Jewish community of Lodz will open the first Jewish kindergarten in the city since World War II.
It’s Elul — But Shmitah Has a Long Way To Go, Israeli Farmers Say
Israeli farmers say in some cases the Shmitah year actually has a long way to go; another year, in fact.
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Strikes Second San Antonio Congregation
Anti-Semitic graffiti has been found on the property of a second Jewish congregation in San Antonio.
Matisyahu Responds to Spain and BDSers
Matisyahu explains what happened at Rototem in Spain, and what was his response.
Hillel CEO Speaks at J Street U Student Leadership Institute
Hillel CEO Eric Fingerhut spoke at J Street U Student Leadership Institute, seeking to establish common ground.
Hillel CEO Mocked at J Street U’s Student Leadership Event
Hillel CEO tries to speak about common position against BDS, J Street U students want him to say "occupation" is the reason for BDS.
Despite Rabbinic Support, Israeli ‘Four Species’ Business Anticipates 50% Loss over Shmita Issues
Israeli four species farmers facing sizable downturn in Shmita year.
Anti-Semitic Vandalism in the Borscht Belt
Monticello, N.Y. home vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.
‘Rabbi of Reggae’ Matisyahu Concert Cancelled in Spain over Refusal to Support Palestinian State
Antisemitism gets non-Israeli singer Matisyahu blacklisted in Spain.
Influential Chicago Jewish Federation Says ‘No’ to IranDeal
The influential Jewish Federation of Chicago joins the growing opposition to the Iran nuclear deal.
Suspect Identified in San Antonio Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes
A suspect has been identified in the anti-Semitic crime spree that terrorized a Texas Jewish neighborhood in San Antonio.
Tour de Tolerance Breaks Cycles of Hate
Hundreds of cyclists are expected to participate in the tenth annual Tour de Tolerance, to raise money for the El Paso Holocaust Museum in Texas.
Passing of the Tosher Rebbe, z’l
The Tosher Rebbe, z'l, has passed away at the age of 95. Baruch Dayan Emes. May his memory be for a blessing.
Anti-Jihadists Are ‘Dirty Jewish Zionist Thugs” Says US University Professor
A Pennsylvania university professor calls anti-Jihad activists Pamela Geller and Robert Spencer “dirty Jewish Zionist thugs.”
75 Torah Scrolls at the Western Wall to Illuminate 75 Jewish Souls
The Torah scroll held by IDF Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren returned to the Western Wall this week with 75 others for the Jewish souls lost in last year's war.
Anti-Semitic Vandalism Attack Alarms San Antonio
San Antonio Orthodox community target of widespread anti-Semitic vandalism.