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.

UNESCO Exhibition on Jewish Connection to Holy Land Opens to Overflowing Crowd

An overflow crowd of hundreds of community activists, diplomats and religious leaders watched, as Irina Bokova, UNESCO's Director General joined with official co-sponsors; Israel, Canada, United States and Montenegro at the unveiling ceremony.

Rabbis Equate BDS Movement with Biblical Theft, Murder

The Rabbinical Alliance of America warns support for BDS against Israel is tantamount to Biblical murder.

SWC: Where are the Condemnations from Muslim Religious Leaders?’

Unfortunately, the French-born murderer of innocents at the Brussels Jewish Museum, are revered by many young Muslims.

WJC President Visits Ukraine, Calls for Jewish Investment

WJC leader meets with Jewish community, shows support for community rocked by violence in recent months;

Belgian Security Shaky for Jewish Museum in Brussels

The Jewish Museum in Brussels is set to open in less than two weeks but Belgium's commitment to security there is not clear.

Fire it Up for the Southern New England Kosher BBQ Contest

Kosher barbecue experts, fire up your grills! You will be tested in southern Connecticut this fall.

American Teen Anti-Semites Slapped on the Wrist in Chicago

"Jew Incinerator" teen bullies in Chicago tormented a student, got slapped on the wrist. Message?

Legal Dilemma: A Mamzer or a Pauper

A Tel Aviv family court was forced to choose: would the child become listed as a Mamzer or would the child grow up financially unsupported and not know who his real father is?

Mixed Message: PA Arrests BDS Activists in Ramallah

Omar Barghouti, one of the leaders of the BDS movement, said "If the four men are brought before a court, then we should prosecute the Palestinian Authority for serving the Israeli occupation's project."

Arab Media Salivate Over Jewish Squabbles About Israel

Arab media are salivating over Jewish squabbles about internal Israeli divisions on policy reported by wire services.

Open Letter to a BDS Friend

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Bulgarian Synagogue Hit with Anti-Semitic Vandalism

“Death to Jews” and a swastika were painted on the notice board of the Central Synagogue in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The Inside Story of Israel’s Dairy Industry

The Israeli cow is considered a global leader in milk yields, with the highest national milk and milk solid yields in the world according the Israeli Dairy Board.

Belgium Joins Jews in Fighting Anti-Semitism

Belgium will join the Jews in fighting anti-Semitism in Europe.

Report: Armed Men Threatened to Burn Down Ukrainian Rabbi’s Home

Armed, masked men threatened to burn down the house of one of Ukraine’s chief rabbis.

Two Suspects Arrested in Beating of Jewish Man in Paris Suburb

(JTA) — Police arrested two men in the severe beating of a Jewish man in Creteil, a Paris suburb. It was the second anti-Semitic attack...

PM Netanyahu Hosts Shavuot Tanach Study Circle

Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara hosted the fifth session of the Shmuel Ben-Artzi Tanach Study Circle at their official residence in Jerusalem.

Video: Arabs March in Jerusalem: “We Don’t Want Jews Here”

Dozens of Arabs marched through the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday night yelling about how much they hate Jews.

Government of Israel Approves Joint Initiative with World Jewry

Initial sum of NIS 570 million to be invested in joint initiatives to connect young Jews to their Jewish identity and to Israel.

Rav Ovadia Yosef Bequeaths Almost Everything to Youngest Son

Moshe Yosef and his wife Yehudit, were in charge of directing Rav Ovadia's household and business empire.

Dutch city calls Jerusalem, Nazareth ‘cities in Palestine’

Likud Netherlands accused the municipality of “wiping Israel off the map.”

Arsonists Burn Down 2 Shuls Over Shabbat

One shul was destroyed, and the fire department managed to save the Torahs in the second.

Ancient Torah Scroll Returned to British Jews

A 250-year-old Torah scroll that has spent half its existence in a museum was returned to a British Jewish community.

Berkeley Group Bows to Pressure, Hides Kosher Slaughter

Animal rights groups: Urban Adamah forfeits right to use words like compassion, respect, gratitude

Islamist Temple Mount Rally to Rid Site of ‘Jewish Filth’

Last week an Islamist group rallied at Al Aqsa mosque, calling to erase 'Jewish filth' at the Temple Mount.

Belgium Terror Attack Could Be Linked to Hezbollah

Belgium is investigating whether Lebanon's Hezbollah terror group was involved in Saturday's deadly terror attack.

Former IDF Chief Rabbi (Maj.-Gen.) Mordechai Piron, 93

Former IDF Chief Rabbi Mordechai Piron has passed away at the age of 93, the second to serve in the position.

Montefiore Health Systems and YU Join to Run Einstein

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