Farewell to Chabad Lubavitch Chassidic Master of Melodies, Eli Lipsker, z’l

Eli’s recordings of Jewish music opened a path for other observant Jewish musicians and vocalists, and created an entirely new genre.

US President Trump Condemns 5th Wave of Bomb Threats to JCCs, Jewish Day Schools

"The President continues to condemn these and any other form of anti-Semitic and hateful acts in the strongest terms," Spicer said.

Mahmoud Abbas to UNHRC: Recognize ‘Palestine’ to Preserve Two-State Solution

"Palestine will remain the litmus test for this council," Mahmoud Abbas told the UN Human Rights Council.

IDF Chief: Sinwar’s Election Eliminates Hamas’ Political, Military Distinctions

Eizenkot said that since the Hebron incident in March 2016 there had been 200 other incidents and in none of them did the forces involved hesitate to shoot.

Israeli Airforce Retaliates in Gaza

According to a Tweet from Gaza, explosions were heard in central Gaza City and the central Gaza Strip

154 French MPs Demand Hollande Recognize Palestinian State

'This is the way to respect international law as well as the security of Israel.'
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Hillary Lives: Women of the Wall Call Haredim ‘Menacing Hoards’

They obviously meant to write 'menacing hordes,' which is both more comprehensible and more insulting. But wait, there's more.

Female Terrorist Neutralized at Qalandia Checkpoint

The suspect, a resident of Kafr 'Aqab, a neighborhood of eastern Jerusalem, was evacuated to hospital in light condition.

More than 1,500 Attend Biggest Ever Nefesh B’Nefesh Manhattan Aliyah Fair

Participants were invited to choose from more than 50 sessions, workshops and one-on-one meetings on topics ranging from home buying and education to professional licensing and health insurance.

Israeli Bulldozer Operates Near Lebanese Border in Har Dov

Tensions have been high along the Lebanese-Israeli border recently

Jewish Federations Bigwig Endorses David Friedman

'Obviously he made certain comments before he knew he was going to be vetted for the position of ambassador.'

Yad Vashem Asking Amazon to Stop Aiding Holocaust Denial

'The Six Million: Fact or Fiction?' by Peter Winter is reportedly available for sale by Amazon in Germany, a country where Holocaust denial is a crime.

Rocket Explodes Overnight in Negev Open Area

This is the fourth rocket attack across Israel's border this month.

UNRWA Suspends Senior Employee for Membership in Hamas

The senior employee suspended by UNRWA was “chosen as a senior Hamas member from Jabalya in northern Gaza," according to Israeli military officials.

Montana Lawmakers Advance Anti-BDS Bill

Anti-Semitism is not new to Montana; neo-Nazis targeted Jewish residents of the tiny town of Whitefish last December.

Swastikas, Racial Slurs Spray-Painted on Cars, Playground & Overpasses in Orchard Park, New York

"Some of the slurs that were painted may upgrade the charges to some form of a hate crime, but that's further down the road," police said.

Thousands Take to the Street to Protest Haifa’s Ammonia Tank

A report by experts at the Technion Institute of Technology warned that the tank is a ticking time bomb that does not belong in a populated area.

Dozens of Headstones Broken at Philadelphia Jewish Cemetery [video]

Israeli officials called the desecration "shocking" but said, "We have full confidence in U.S. authorities to catch and punish the culprits."

Israeli Start-Up Predicting Oscars

'Taykey' analyzes hundreds of millions of data points per day to discover what’s trending for targeted audiences.

Health Minister Threatens to End Medical Care for Syrian Refugees Without Funding

"Starting March 5... until this issue is resolved, no more Syrian refugees will be transferred to government hospitals unless in mortal danger."

Ofra Evictions Begin

IDF troops have seized control of the southern-most of the nine homes in Ofra to prepare for evicting residents.

Report: Iran to Launch ‘Home-Made’ Destroyer

'If a country thinks of aggression against Iran, it will receive such a response that will make it regret its deeds.'

Tziporah Malkah, Netanyahu’s Tycoon Friend’s Former Fiancée, Booted Off Aussie Reality Show

She was engaged to billionaire businessman James Packer until the couple separated in 1998 after five years together and a two-year engagement.

German Ambassador to Confer Order of Merit on Hebrew University President

The Federal Republic of Germany will recognize Prof. Ben-Sasson's commitment to German-Israeli relations

Jewish Holocaust Scholar Saved by Texas A&M Official from Deportation

His lecture at the symposium was titled Writing on the Dark Side of the Recent Past.

PA, Gaza, Erupt in Raucous Joy as Local Singer Wins ‘Arab Idol’ [video]

Yacoub Shahin, a native of Bethlehem, was the choice of fans from across the Middle East, beating Israeli Arab Amir Dandan and Yemeni Ammar Mohammed in the final round.

Pro-Palestinian Crowd Demands Netanyahu’s Trial as PM Wounds-Up Australian FM

'This guy is a wanted criminal, and our prime minister is very happy to hug him and kiss him and be with him – that's unfair.'

Minor Detained on Temple Mount for Ritual Tearing of Garments

Legal aid society Honenu reported that police let the young man go shortly after his detention without an interrogation.

Relief: J Street Suspends Anti-Israel Message, Going After Trump

Every time Ben Ami mentioned Trump's name, the crowd rang small bells they had received at the door, in the tradition of making noise when the Megilah reader mentions Hamman.

Court Orders Temple Mount Waqf to Pay Rightwing Attorney $15,000

The Waqf followed Itamar Ben Gvir around the Temple Mount compound, the Arabs cried Allahu Akbar, Ben Gvir then cried Am Israel Chai and was arrested.

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