Sarah Silverman’s Reform Rabbi Sister, Niece, Detained at the Kotel

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

One of the paratroopers in attendance announced that, after they had liberated the Kotel, everyone was welcome to pray there.

Police Arrest 10 Women of the Wall as Liberating Paratroopers Watch

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

WOW spokesperson said police behavior was "sneaky," or at least confusing, seeing as they arrested the women after they had already cleared the area.

The Pope to Quit Feb. 28

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

The vast majority of popes serve until they die, and they stick it out despite their ill health.

NGOs to Promote Social Change in Israel through ‘Forgotten Mitzvahs’

Posted on: February 10th, 2013

"Our joint goal is to have the Torah guide our agenda in all areas of life."

Paratroopers to Join Women of the Wall in Rosh Chodesh Prayers (Update)

Posted on: February 9th, 2013

The law prohibits "religious ceremony not according to local custom."

Jews Win Right to Carry on Shabbat on Long Island (+ Video)

Posted on: February 5th, 2013

U.S. judge dismisses Long Island eruv lawsuit.

Ed Koch: Fiercely Jewish But Buried in a Churchyard

Posted on: February 5th, 2013

He explained at the time that he could not bear the idea that his body would have to leave New York City. "This is my home, the idea of having to go to New Jersey was so distressing to me."

Northern Most Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Celebrated in Murmansk

Posted on: February 4th, 2013

On the day of the ceremony, the entrance to the Jewish Agency building in the city was blocked by snow.

Will Kerry Search for His Roots in Israel?

Posted on: February 3rd, 2013

John Kerry’s name today would have been John Kohn, or maybe Yonatan Kohn, if his great-grandfather had not converted to Catholicism, and assuming his parents would have survived the Holocaust.

Rav Ovadia: Women who Wear Talit Are Transgressors

Posted on: February 3rd, 2013

"Women are absolved of saying the Shma Israel – they needn't make the blessing, much more so to wear a talit and make a blessing over it."

Atheist Birthright Founder and Rabbi Buchwald to Do Battle

Posted on: January 30th, 2013

Jewish Outreach founder Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald and Birthright’s co-founder, self-declared atheist Michael Steinhardt have agreed “to wrestle out” their beliefs in a debate.

Israeli Haredim Becoming Black Hat Professionals

Posted on: January 29th, 2013

A new Israeli government survey sheds light on mainstream media slander of Haredim and points to a growing trend of Haredim studying law and business.

Rabbis Tweak Inaugural Readings to Make them ‘Jewier’

Posted on: January 27th, 2013

Gina Campbell, the cathedral’s director of worship, “encouraged all the religious leaders to be faithful to their own traditions.”

Indonesian Muslims Rejects Ban on Female Circumcision

Posted on: January 24th, 2013

The government is unable to make good on a ban that's been on the books since 2006.

Lapid: Let Conservatives and Reform in

Posted on: January 24th, 2013

The (Conservative) Rabbinical Assembly shares remarks, photos from Yair Lapid’s address to its 2012 convention.

Rabbi Lior ‘Saddened’ by Rav Ovadia’s Attack on Jewish Home

Posted on: January 21st, 2013

On Saturday night, Rav Ovadia attacked the Jewish Home party saying it was not the home of Jews but of goyim.

Rabbi Piron: Shas’ Election Spot ‘Darkness Judaism’ (Video)

Posted on: January 9th, 2013

The spot shows a Russian born bride to receive her instant giur-conversion document by fax.

Dutch Gov’t Human Rights Panel Backs Sabbath Observers

Posted on: January 3rd, 2013

A Dutch governmental agency advised a security firm to hire a Sabbath-observing intern after ruling that employers may not reject Jewish candidates on the basis of their refusal to work on the Jewish day of rest.

US Jewish Groups Applaud Netanyahu’s Review of Western Wall Restrictions

Posted on: December 30th, 2012

Netanyahu asked Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky to look into the matter.

The Palestinian Holy Trinity: Jesus, Arafat and Abbas

Posted on: December 27th, 2012

PA leader Rajoub: "The greatest Palestinian in history since Jesus is Yasser Arafat."