Religion

American Jewish Committee CEO David Harris criticized Pope Francis.

Orthodox parties are working on new legislation to protect the Sabbath in Israel.

Many women and children were among the victims, as well as 20 rebel fighters who were there to secure the population exchange.

The Limmud FSU conference, April 20-23, expects to draw more than 2,500, including Russa's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and Israel's Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked.

The momentous event has occasionally been greeted with rocks thrown down from the Temple Mount by the current masters of the holy site.

There's much misinformation, misconception and ignorance in the American Jewish community about Israel, which Yishai did a lot to dispel over at that Beverly Hills event.

'I have an opportunity to kill the terrorist – should I kill him or not?'

Every effort was made to focus on the happiness of the day and leave the child’s pain aside.

In Germany, there were an estimated 1.4 million more Christian deaths than births between 2010 and 2015.

ADL: "Such a situation cannot be acceptable in Sweden today. This local crime and its consequence should be a national issue."

'Any religious leader from any religion who makes such statements will be held accountable for their actions.'

In his apology, the Imam said: 'I am filled with great remorse for the inconvenience, tension and trauma that I have caused to this peaceful country.'

Each village priest would recite ancient prayers, such as “Miriam’s Song,” echoing the Biblical account of the Exodus and its aftermath.

This permit was used last Shabbat, when activists from the leftwing NGO Ta'ayush, an anarchist group that provokes violent confrontations in Judea and Samaria, arrived outside a religious moshav in Jordan Valley.

From the 'A New Way' website: 'A New Way transforms this vision into a daily reality, and enables an ongoing dialogue based on multicultural equality in Israel.'

The numerous archaeological findings from the City of David unambiguously link the Jewish people to Jerusalem.

"The subsequent arrival in the ancestral land of Israel (immediately following the Exodus) should also be taught..."

Synagogue spokesperson Martin Steinbok said he "believed the culprit or culprits were deranged."

So, go, download, study the material (as prescribed by halacha, come to think of it) and start the three-week countdown to the seder night … Now!

One mother said: 'It's repulsive. I cannot believe that this kind of thing happens in Israel.'

Liberman wrote in his letter about the female soldiers who have fallen in the line of duty in recent years.

The debate over establishing a new Jewish cemetery in the city of Kazan, capital of the Republic of the semi-autonomous republic of Tatarstan in southwest Russia, is all but resolved.

'They wanted to kill us,' the children finally roared, after some hesitation.

The text of the message, sent by cell phone notification, claimed that three pipe bombs were "scattered throughout the museum."

Arguing that respect and sensitivity protect public health better than a restrictive policy, the mayor waived the requirement that parents sign a consent form showing understand the risks involved in Metzitzah B'peh.

Agudath Israel of America endorsed President Trump's choice for Education Secretary, and urged its members to lobby the Senate in favor of her confirmation.

The flames caused heavy damage to the Church compound and a souvenir shop therein. Fire and police are conducting a joint arson investigation.

"As one of the few surviving Christians in the Middle-East, I praise God daily for the blessing of being able to call myself an Israeli."

Rabbi Riskin was responding to a question, asking if his actions contradicted a recent decision from the OU.

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