Tel Aviv Mayor: Opening Shops on Shabbat ‘Won’t Disturb Anyone’
“Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose” – Janis Joplin.
Florida Chabad Vandalized after Expansion Plan Announcement
The Chabad Jewish Center in Boca Raton, Fla., was vandalized a day after an article in a local newspaper announced the center’s expansion plans.
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Swastika Mars British Sculpture Exhibit
Vandals scrawled a swastika and a Jewish Star of David on one of 16 fiberglass "sunfish” that were placed throughout the British city of...
Refugee Who Rescued Husband from Dachau, Dies at 111
Gisela Kohn Dollinger tricked death twice.
Rabbi in Crimea Makes it Out on the Last Train
The scene of Russian troops sealing the region of Crimea conjures up scary reminders of the Nazi invasions of Europe.
Jewish Donors Funded Harvard Students’ Trip to Arafat’s Grave
A Jewish trip to learn about Israeli history, culture and politics, ended up paying a visit to arch-terrorist Arafat's grave.
Orthodox NY Father of Seven Missing
A $15,000 reward has been posted for information that will help find Peretz Sontag of Rockland County, New York.
Six Lev Tahor Children May Remain In Guatemala, Judge Rules
Six children from the Haredi Lev Tahor sect who fled Canada will be allowed to remain in Guatemala with their parents, but with conditions,...
Belgian Group Mulls Legal Action over Anti-Semitic Twitter Joke
A Belgian watchdog on anti-Semitism warned it was preparing to take legal action against online propagators of a new anti-Semitic joke about the Holocaust.
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Kerry Names Daniel Rubinstein as Chief Syria Envoy
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said Jewish diplomat Daniel Rubinstein would replace Robert Ford as the diplomat guiding the U.S. response...
Jordan Says Law Prevents Jews from Praying on Temple Mount
“Allowing freedom of religion incites violence” is the essence of Jordan’s message.
Is Putin a Friend to the Jews Who Deserves Support?
On the one hand, Putin has been a friend to Chabad and to Israel. On the other hand, Putin is a brutal dictator.
Josh Fattal Says Iranian Captors Knew He Was Jewish
Josh Fattal, an American hiker freed by Iran in September 2011 after two years in captivity, said the Iranians knew he was Jewish even...
British Soccer Group Says Ban on Anelka Should Be Universal
The British Football Association will request that Nicolas Anelka serve his entire suspension for performing the quenelle salute regardless of the soccer team he...
Dutch Candidate Compares Geert Wilders with Hitler
Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch rightist, pro-Israel Party for Freedom, called for The Hague to be home to fewer Moroccans, which led an...
Purim in Hebron (Photo Essay)
A photo essay from Purim in Hebron.
Northeastern U Suspends Aggressive Anti-Israel Group
Northeastern U's Students for Justice in Palestine Suspended following mock evictions
Happy Purim (Photo Essay)
Purim Photos from your shuls.
This Purim, Jewish Think Tank Warning America About Iran
This Purim, EMET has released a video which strips away the mask and reveals to everyone the true face of Hassan Rouhani.
The Giraffe Mezuzah
Bar Ilan researchers recovered the ancient method of converting giraffe hide into Kosher parchment for writing Torah scrolls and Mezuzot.
Parsha Zachor Reminder
Remember, this Shabbat we read Parshat Zachor.
Ukraine Hatzalah Chief Stabbed in Antisemitic Attack
Rabbi Cohen's attackers were screaming "Zhid" and then stabbed him, while U.S. envoy denies rise in antisemitism.
New Gas Chambers ‘Hoax’ Film on YouTube
New Holocaust denial film, "The Gas Chamber Hoax" is on YouTube.
New Yorker Suing Munich Collector for Return of Nazi-Looted Art
A New York man has gone to court for the return of several Nazi-looted artworks from the controversial collection of Cornelius Gurlitt in Munich.
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US Envoy: Russian Claims on Anti-Semitism In Ukraine Baseless
Ira Forman, the Obama administration’s special envoy on anti-Semitism, disputed claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukrainian revolutionaries were spreading hatred of Jews.
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Nazi Auschwitz Metal Stamps for Tattooing Found in Poland
Nazi stamps used to tattoo death camp prisons are proof of the evil system as Holocaust survivors’ numbers dwindle.
Yeshiva Takes over Jerusalem’s Mamilla Mall for Purim Dance
There is nothing like a bunch of yeshiva high schoolers to get everyone in the mood for Purim.
Tokyo Police Arrest Man in Connection With Anne Frank Vandalism
Tokyo Metropolitan Police reportedly have arrested a man in connection with the vandalism of hundreds of copies of “The Diary of Anne Frank” in...
$10 Million Awarded to U.S. Holocaust Museum for Shoah Studies
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., received a $10 million grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation.
The museum’s Center...
Lesser of Two Evils May Replace Falk on Anti-Israel UN Council
Even the State Dept. will be happy to say goodbye to Falk, but the “Rights Committee has a built-in anti-Israeli bias.