Jewish Astronaut Wishes Happy Chanukah from the International Space Station
The ISS revolves around the Earth at about 17,500 mph resulting in it completing one revolution in about 90 minutes, and about 16 revolutions per day. That's a lot of candle lighting.
Former Ambassador Michael Oren: ‘JCPOA Will Lead to Regional War’
“It’s our role to reach out and explain the best we can; but explaining has a limit.”
Jewish Agency Chairman Hails Law of Return’s ‘Grandchild Clause’ Despite 72% Non-Jews among Russian...
They’re not our brothers and sisters! With all due respect, they're not our Jewish brothers and sister.
Camp Ramah to Allow Kids to Bunk According to Gender Identity
Camp Ramah says it recognizes this may represent a “learning zone” for some of its families. But what is the message to the heterosexual children?
Federal Court Rules Against Cuomo’s Limitations on Capacity at Houses of Worship
They will now return to the 50-percent-capacity limit that was in place before the New York governor’s zone plan.
California Jews Urge Jewish Lawmakers to Quash Anti-Semitic Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
"We urge you to take the lead once again in opposing this dangerous bill."
Rabbi Josef Neumann Who Was Stabbed on Chanukah in Monsey Dead at 72
The charges against his assailant are expected to be elevated to murder in the 2nd degree.
Airbnb to Face Trouble in Florida, Says Incoming Gov. DeSantis
"I know that state workers are allowed to use Airbnb for official travel. That is not going to be acceptable with me as governor."
Hotovely’s Remarks Were ‘Right on the Mark’
"The response by the Progressive Jewish leaders to her remarks was natural and completely understandable, but blind to their own international interest."
Rabbi Attacked by Muslims in Affluent Charlottenburg, Berlin
Charlottenburg is a magnet for Berlin Jews, and is home to the city's largest kosher supermarket.
March to Honor the Memory of Elie Wiesel, His Hometown’s Vanished Jews
The march began at the Wiesel family home, and ended at the railway station, where a plaque was unveiled and the station named after Wiesel.
Shalva Band Gets B’nai B’rith Citation for Fostering Israel-Diaspora Relations
Former winners were singers and songwriters Nurit Hirsh, David D’Or, Idan Raichel, David Broza, and Yehoram Gaon.
Court Throws Out Chassid’s Conviction in Group Assault on Gay African American
The Grand Rebbe of Satmar, Rabbi Zalmen Teitelbaum, promised that none of the accused would spend even one day in prison.
Warren Openly Supports Anti-Zionist Group’s Call to Pressure Israel ‘To End the Occupation’
IfNotNow activists approached Warren in New Hampshire, asking to her to push "the Israeli government to end occupation.” Warren enthusiastically replied yes and took a picture with them.
NJ Judge Denies Bail to Teen Accused of Directing Synagogue Vandalism
The teen shared his plans to eventually die in a “suicide-by-cop,” or, as he put it, he planned to go out in a “blaze of glory."
Zuckerman Institute Launches New US-Israeli Scientific Collaboration
Over the next 20 years, the program will provide more than $100 million in scholarships and educational activities.
Herzog Says British Jews’ Vulgar Attack on Smotrich Caused him Discomfort
He definitely was presidential.
Tu BiShvat Program Highlights Importance of Jewish Diaspora
The program sends Modern Orthodox, Religious Zionist rabbis, and educators to serve in communal and educational leadership positions in Jewish communities around the world.
Neo-Nazis in Germany Attack Jewish Restaurant During Riots
"...we are dealing with a new level of anti-Semitic crime. It calls to mind the worst memories of the 1930s."
Hotovely Apologizes for Remarks About American Jews
"Israel is home to all Jews from all denominations. I view the link between us and the American Jewry as essential."
Israel’s Anti-BDS Blacklist to be Enforced Beginning in March
Erdan’s ministry will work with the Interior Ministry to block those on the blacklist from entering Israel.
Netanyahu Slams Polish PM’s ‘Outrageous’ Remarks, ‘Inability to Understand History’
“There is a problem here of an inability to understand history and a lack of sensitivity to the tragedy of our people,” Netanyahu said.
FBI Reaffirms Commitment to Protect El Paso Jews Who Settled in the City before...
The brothers Samuel and Joseph Schutz were among the first Jews to arrive in the area in 1856.
NYC Council to Name Brooklyn Street After Chabad-Lubavitch Couple
"Their critical work to advance education and civil rights is a model for all of us."
MK Simcha Rothman Returns from US Trip Confident of His Defense of Israeli Judicial...
“It was the first time they heard the story straight, without the big bias,” MK Simcha Rothman said.
Trump: Jews Who Vote for Democrats Show ‘Total Lack of Knowledge,’ ‘Great Disloyalty’
The president also questioned how Jewish voters could support the Democratic Party knowing the anti-Israel bias among certain members.
British Blogger Sentenced, Not Jailed for Anti-Semitic Posts, Holocaust Denial
The amateur musician claimed the Holocaust was “a bunch of lies” and referred to Auschwitz as a “theme park.”
European Jewish Congress Shocked by UK’s Sanctioning Its President to ‘Starve Putin’s War Machine’
At the top of the list of the Russian elite supporting Putin, Foreign Secretary Truss included “Viatcheslav (Moshe) Kantor."
German Court Sentences Iraqi Man to Life in Prison for Rape, Murder of Jewish...
A psychiatrist testified during the trial that Bashar was diagnosed with a personality disorder and is incapable of empathy.
Report: As NY State School Enrollment Declines, Yeshivas Are Up 62.2%
"Jewish schools have grown by 46.3% in the city and 106.7% in the rest of the state."
