Security Tightened in Antwerp’s Jewish Community following Vienna Attacks

The Jewish community in Belgium is still facing terror level 3, which indicates a "serious" threat where an attack is "possible and likely."

Compromise: Non-Jewish IDF Fallen to Be Buried Together with Jews But 8 Inches Deeper

At least two major poskim have permitted outright the burial of gentiles and Jews together in a case when they were found killed together.

Head of Austria’s Jewish Federation: Not Clear If Synagogue Was the Target

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said the attacks were “definitely” acts of terrorism, and “very professionally” planned. He sent the Austrian army to patrol the streets of Vienna.

Chabad-Lubavitch Emissary Busy in the United Arab Emirates

Rabbi Levi Duchman first came to the UAE in the winter of 2015, following up months later to lead a Passover seder in the capital city of Abu Dhabi. He moved to the country later that year.

Mayor of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Reveals Halloween Anti-Semitic Prank

"We are a diverse inclusive community. An incident like this is not us. We will heal together and eliminate hate."

New Project Brings Shabbat Home in 1,600 Cities Worldwide November 6-7

In a world reeling from a pandemic and a divisive U.S. election, the 7th annual international Shabbat Project offers unity, optimism, and a much-needed break from the 24-hour news cycle.

38th World Zionist Congress Bridges Partisan Divide, Despite Initial Divisions

More than 700 delegates and thousands of people from 35 countries participated in the online event necessitated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Vatican Celebrates 55th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate on Catholic-Jewish Relations

The Church ... acknowledges with a heart full of gratitude that ... the beginnings of her faith ... go to the Israel of the Patriarchs and Prophets.

Bob Dylan in Unpublished Note: Jews Are Money Lenders and Merchants ‘Cause that’s All...

Streisand, 78, told NBC News on Wednesday: "I'm very flattered to find out that Bob Dylan wrote 'Lay Lady Lay' for me."

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky Recovers from COVID-19

Even while in quarantine, the Rabbi continued his daily routine of Torah learning 20 hours each day.

Knesset Bill to Require Consultation with Diaspora on Matters Regarding World Jewry

Until now, said Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Omer Yankelevitch, Israel spoke to global Jewish leaders only when it was convenient or necessary in their eyes, leading to “miscommunication, hurt and missed opportunities on both sides.”

Cardiac Patient Who Beat Angel of Death on Rosh Hashanah Thanks Angels of Emergency...

David was forced to take two days off from work to recover from the intense CPR he had performed on the man, which caused him severe back pains.

Left-Wing Orgs in Israel Violating Law by Not Reporting Foreign Government Funding, Knesset Finds

There are over 300 NGOs operating in Israel which are funded by foreign governments, and primarily by the Europeans, which operate to influence Israel in various aspects, and in many cases operate against the Jewish State.

Israel Reveals Thousands of Anti-Israel Posts came from Bots, Troll Networks Aiming to Influence...

An investigation conducted by Israel’s Ministry of Strategic Affairs (MSA) discovered that at least 21% of posts related to an International Criminal Courts (ICC) investigation against Israel came from fake Twitter accounts - and had 180% greater engagement rates than posts from real users.

Albania to Host First-Ever Balkan Forum Against Anti-Semitism

The Albanian parliament last week unanimously endorsed the IHRA definition of Anti-Semitism, which includes attacks on Zionism.

Israel Slams Erdogan’s ‘Disgusting Comparison’ of Muslims in Europe to Jews in Holocaust

Erdogan focused much of his anger on France and French President Emmanuel Macron. The two are already in conflict over French policy against the separatism of Muslim communities across the country.

Jewish Candidate in Arizona Discovers Campaign Sign Marred with Swastika

“Someone that I’ve never met, never seen, hates me for a reason I can’t control, because of who I was born to be,” said Seth Blattman.

Turkey Arrests 3 for Selling Antique Bible Stolen from Aleppo Museum

The manuscript was handed over to the Museums Directorate in Gaziantep, while local police arrested three people whose nationalities have not been reported.

Chicago Shul Members Lock & Load for Safety

Since October 2, there have been at least five armed robberies and two shootings in Rogers Park, the heart of the Jewish Community in Chicago.

Lubavitch Appoints UAE Emissary

Just like the joke about the Jewish guy on a desert island, Dubai is home to three synagogues.

‘Jews for Trump’ Pelted with Eggs, Stones, Punched Out in Times Square

One protester was arrested for pepper-spraying a Jewish family of seven inside their car.

WATCH: Anti-Trump Attackers Punch Drivers, Rip Flags Off JewsForTrump Vehicles in Times Square

A gang of thugs hurled rocks at drivers from an overlook on the Prospect Expressway as the convoy passed underneath.

Watch: Biggest ‘Jews for Trump’ Rally in the United States Starts in New York

All four convoys are set to gather and wind it up at a rally in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn on the outskirts of Flatbush at around 5 pm.

Illinois Jewish Students File Complaint with Feds on Anti-Semitic Hostile Environment

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in educational institutions that receive federal funding.

Study: Jewish Population in Europe Shrinking, Lowest Share of Population in 900 Years

Jews in Europe had constituted 83% of world Jewry in 1900 but currently account for merely 9% of the total number of Jews worldwide, according to the study.

Bank of Lithuania Issues Silver Collectors’ Coin to Honor Vilna Gaon

The country’s parliament has declared 2020 as the Year of the Vilna Gaon and Lithuanian Jewish History.

Report: Trump Administration may Designate Prominent Human Rights Groups ‘Anti-Semitic’

Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam are said to be in Washington’s sights over their policies and affiliation with the BDS movement.

EU Donates €30 Million to Anti-Semitic, Terror-Tied NGOs in 2019 – Report

Nearly $6.9 million was given to an NGO ties to the PFLP terrorist organization.

Chomsky, Waters, Demand Banning Canadian Jewish Schools’ Salute to IDF Events, Calling Them ‘Recruitment’

The authors of the open letter also launched a formal legal complaint with the Justice Minister, since it's a crime in Canada to recruit anyone for a foreign military.

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