Tzfat Chief Rabbi Leads Prayer at the Kotel for China’s Coronavirus Victims

Rabbi Eliahu called on all creative people, "composers, musicians and singers to compose a gift song from Israel to the Chinese people. A song of partnership, of prayer, of blessing."

Clergy From Around the Planet Gathered to Pray for the Environment at Megiddo National...

According to the Book of Revelation in the Christian Bible, Megiddo (Armageddon) is the prophesied location of a gathering of armies for a battle during the end times.

German Court Rules Anti-Semitic ‘Pig and Jew’ Artwork Stays on Church Façade

A post-Reformation script describing the relief references Luther's suggestion that the Rabbi holding up the sow’s tail is studying the Talmud.

1,200-Year Old Cruse Loaded with Gold Coins Found in Yavneh Excavation

The large-scale excavation, carried out southeast of Tell Yavneh, has revealed a massive number of pottery kilns.
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WATCH: PA Taking Over Greek Orthodox Church Land in Bethlehem

Recently, Fatah activists rioted in the village of Jifna, and then forced Christian-Arabs to pay a Jizyah tax for their "protection".
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Jews Have Rights in Judea

The new promises of new construction for the Jews of Hebron offered by Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.

Biggest Shabbat Project Ever Included Jews in 1,685 Cities, 106 Countries

From November 15-16, the 7th annual international Shabbat Project outdid its predecessors on all fronts, attracting record numbers of participants.
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Watch: 5 Jews Arrested for Praying on Temple Mount

Five Jewish visitors were detained Wednesday morning on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem after stopping to pray during their tour. Those pesky Jews even...

Hashomer Hatzair Kibbutz Inaugurates First Synagogue in 70 Years

Hashomer Hatzair, which began as a Marxist-Zionist movement, has been staunchly secular and anti-religious — viewing itself as a leader of a legitimate form of secular Judaism.

Spectacular Byzantine Church Unearthed in Israel Raises a Question: Who Was that ‘Glorious Martyr?’

"The martyr’s identity is not known, but the exceptional opulence of the structure and its inscriptions indicate that this person was an important figure."

Pope Unveils Sculpture of Refugees in St Peter’s Square, Including Chassid

Bells rang throughout the square as the sculpture was unveiled, and a multiethnic choir wearing T-shirts reading “It's not just about migrants” sang. Take that, Texas mega-churches.

Evangelical Leader Asking Christians to Hold Vigils Outside Synagogues on High-Holidays

Cardoza-Moore instructed her followers: “Please contact your local Rabbi and let them know that you will be standing outside their synagogue in solidarity."

European Imams, Rabbis in Summit on Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, Populism

Another topic to be discussed in Matera is the problem of anti-Semitism among refugees and migrants, according to DW.

New Mosaic Floor Overlooking the Kinneret Illustrates Miracle of Feeding the Multitude

A colorful mosaic, with dedication inscriptions and descriptions of baskets with loaves and fish, was exposed at the “Burnt Church” in Hippos.

Swedish Court Fines Imam $305 for Saying Jews Are Offspring of Monkeys and Pigs

The same July 2017 rally in Helsingborg also called for violence against Jews and praised Muslim martyrs.

Western Democracy: Holland Burqa Ban Starts Today

The police have announced they would "not drive after a tram in which someone is sitting who is breaking the ban on face-covering clothing."

Shmuley Boteach to Debate Jew for Yoshka on ‘New Testament’ Anti-Semitism

It's probably safe to say that the August 8 debate will not result in much burning, but the Talmud discourages a voluntary religious debate with gentiles.

When Lincoln Borrowed a Philadelphia Rabbi’s Tammuz 17 Reference for the Gettysburg Address

In 1863, the day of Shabbat, July 4, Independence Day, fell on the first day of the three weeks, Tammuz 17, but because it was Shabbat, as is the case this year, 2019, the fast was pushed off to Sunday.

One of Earliest Known Mosques Discovered in Negev Bedouin City

"A small, rural mosque, dated to the 7th to 8th centuries CE, is a rare find anywhere in the world."

Reform Clergy Cycles to Auschwitz in ‘Ride for the Living’

The "inspiring one-day, 60-mile bike ride from Auschwitz-Birkenau to JCC Krakow" takes place during the Jewish Culture Festival.

PA Factions Feud over When Ramadan Ends

Palestinian Authority officers beat, dispersed and arrested worshippers who adhered to the Tahrir’s ruling and celebrated on the wrong day.

On Jerusalem Liberation Day Remember: We Gave Away Temple Mount to the Muslims

On Sunday morning, we expect Jews will not be allowed entry to the Temple Mount to celebrate the liberation of the Temple Mount.

SodaStream Hosts 3,000 Bedouin, Jews, US Ambassador, in Ramadan Iftar Feast

"Muslims, Druze, Christians and Jews working together, each making the other better, happier and more prosperous. This is peace!"

President Rivlin ‘Shocked’ by German Anti-Semitism Commissioner’s Yarmulke Warning

official figures showing that the number of attacks against Jews in Germany increased 10% in one year, from 1,504 in 2017 to 1,646 in 2018. The number of reported violent cases against Jews rose from 37 to 62 over the same period.

Miami Church Suspends Israel Celebration Over Consul’s Pride Parade Appearance

Haiat was told by Delgado that he was concerned that his congregation would be offended by his behavior.

Second-Temple Era Jewish Bones Buried Properly after Desecration by Arabs

"The State of Israel cannot accept this barbarity, and must provide a broad response to this matter."

American Islamic School Children Taught to ‘Liberate’ Land Belonging to Israel, and Praise ‘Blood...

The youngsters showed how they are being brainwashed to praise the “blood of martyrs” and “liberate” land belonging to the State of Israel.

In Solidarity, French Tricolour Light Up Jerusalem’s Notre Dame

The disaster struck a chord in the hearts of people around the world, including in Israel and its capital.

Liberal Orthodox Yeshiva Catching Flack for Refusing to Ordain Openly Gay Student

Our halacha is not more concerned with whether or not to ordain an "openly gay" man as rabbi than it is with an "openly thieving" man, or "openly driving on Shabbat" man, or "openly eating pork" man – you get the point.

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