Israeli Docs Operate on Pal Kids Despite Kidnapping
Dr. Lior Sasson, head of Save a Child's Heart: "Every child deserves the best medical treatment avail. Kids' shouldn't be part of the conflict".
Critics see struggle for power behind replacement of Krakow chief rabbi
130-member community may own dozens of properties worth more than $10 million.
‘Turning Judaism Outward’ for Gimmel Tamuz
A new Gutnick Edition biography of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, zy'a, by R. Chaim Miller is out for the 20th anniversary of his passing.
Rachel Frenkel to UNHRC: ‘Doesn’t Every Child Have the Right to Come Home Safely?’
"Doesn't every child have the right to come home from school safely?" the mother of kidnap victim Naftali Frenkel asked the UNHRC today.
Israeli Chief Rabbinate Working to Lower Kashrut Costs
Israel's Chief Rabbinate says it is working on new ways to lower kashrut costs, especially in the dairy industry.
World Expo Site Removes ‘Capitals’ from Site to Duck BDS Rage
The 2015 World Expo removes 'capital' field from its site to avoid dealing with BDS rage over Jerusalem.
Global Jewry Agonizes Over Stolen Boys, Anti-Semites Attack Vigils
Last week anti-Semitic violence erupted at European solidarity rallies for the kidnapped Israeli boys.
Israeli Producer to Oversee Next Star Wars Films
Ram Bergman, producer of some of biggest hits of last decade, to oversee third trio of legendary science-fiction movies
Global Aliyah Up 55%, Due Largely to Increased Immigration from France, Ukraine
Jewish Agency head Sharansky: 5,000 Jews to make Aliyah from France by the end of the year, or one percent of the French Jewish community.
No Hostages Yet, but At Least Cops Nab Teenage Jews
Manhunt continues in Hebron, but police get results in another theatre: Jewish teens from Beitar Illit
Kabbalist Rabbi Yaakov Adas Hospitalized After Week Long Fast for Kidnapped Boys
The Rabbi began his fast upon hearing of the kidnapped boys, and has been in constant prayer for them until his collapse.
Jews Leaving France, Ukraine Generate 50% Increase in Aliyah
Aliyah is up, but not by enough.
Jewish Groups Anticipate Rupture After Presbyterians Vote to Divest
As Presbyterians vote against Israel, they find support from the Jewish people's own fifth column.
Kidnapping Saga: Lapid Dusts Off His Siddur to Pray
"I believe they will come back but if not, please be united. Be united.” - Racheli Frankel, mother of kidnap victim
Acts of Vandalism Committed Against Jewish Sites in Central Europe
A Jewish cemetery and Holocaust monument were damaged in Germany amid a string of unrelated acts of vandalism against Jewish heritage sites in central Europe.
Rabbis Call for National ‘Early Shabbat’
Religious Zionist and Haredi rabbis have called on Jews to usher in Shabbat early this week to show support for the families of Eyal...
Music Video Prayers: Bring Back Our Boys!
Leading Israeli singers pray for safe return of missing teenagers, IDF soldiers
New Jewish Ambulance in Brooklyn ‘For Women Only’
Finally, a Jewish woman giving birth can have women 'only' helping her in the ambulance -- at least in Brooklyn.
Red Cross Calls for Family Visits – For Palestinians Only
Stance consistent with Shalit affair, when group never got around to visiting the IDF hostage
NY NCSY, Partners, Launch ‘Virtual Vigil’ of Torah Study, Prayer for Kidnapped Teens
New York NCSY, the OU, Bnei Akiva and RCA are launching a "virtual vigil" to bring the kidnapped teens home.
Jewish Kindergarten Children Attacked in Antwerp
Jewish kindergarten children were attacked Sunday in Antwerp by a group of Muslim teens.
IAF Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza
IDF hit weapons storage and manufacturing facilities, as well as a command post.
Ohio Jewish Community Rallying Around Mother of Slain Children
The Jewish community of Columbus, Ohio, has set up a fund to help the mother of two children slain in Israel by their father pay for their funerals.
Kotel Packed with Prayers for Kidnapped Boys
The Kotel is packed with people praying for the safe return of the kidnapped boys, Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel.
Overnight Prayers for Kidnapped Boys at Western Wall
Israel's chief rabbis led prayers Saturday night at the Western Wall for the safe return of boys kidnapped by terrorists.
Attempted Attack at Paris Synagogue
2 men on a scooter, armed with Kalashnikov rifles and handguns approached a Paris shul on Shabbat afternoon.
Jewish Museum Shooter Doesn’t Want Extradition to Israel
Mehdi Nemmouch has conditioned his acceptance of extradition to Belgium to stand trial there, on the condition he won't be extradited to Israel.
The Holocaust Won’t Stop These Bar Mitzvah – Am Yisrael Chai
Holocaust survivors, living in mental health hospitals, arrived at the Kotel on Thursday to celebrate their belated Bar Mitzvahs.
Yad Vashem Recognizes First Peruvian Righteous Gentile
As consul general of Peru in Geneva, Barreto issued 27 Peruvian passports to 58 Jews, including 14 children, even though the government of Peru by 1938 had given instructions to its consulates in Europe not to issue visas to foreign immigrants — with an emphasis on Jews in particular.
Think tattoos are forbidden? Reform Rabbi Says ‘Guess Again’
The Torah might prohibit tattoos, but to Evan Moffic, that's just a pesky nuisance. See, it's all about the reason you want the tattoo.