45th Yarzheit: ‘Yoni Netanyahu Has Become Symbol of Courage, Heroism’
Forty-five years after the Entebbe rescue operation, friends and family gather at the gravesite of Lt. Col. Yonatan Netanyahu, who lost his life leading the mission.
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Partners with UNHCR in Advocacy for Refugees
Since 1975, HIAS has changed its policy and is directing its resources to assist refugees and immigrants of all religions, ethnicities, nationalities, and backgrounds.
French Government, Jews, Fear Republication of Disgraced Anti-Semite Céline
For decades, Céline's anti-Semitic pamphlets from the 1930s had not been reprinted because Céline's wife has forbidden their publication. But in 2017 the 105-year-old widow gave permission to Gallimard to publish them.
Russian Report Exposes Nazi Glorification in Baltic States, Ignores Decades of Soviet Brutality
"Inside the European Union there are states and territories where glorification of Nazi collaborators and the Nazis is part of the state agenda."
US Released Report on 1953 CIA Coup Against Iran’s Democratic Government
Operation Ajax removed Mosadeq from power, replacing him with General Fazlollah Zahedi, who handed control over the country to Mohammad-Rezā Shāh Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran.
World Jewish Athletes to Gather in Hitler’s Stadium July 28
World Jewish athletes will gather in Hitler's stadium in Berlin on July 28 for The Maccabi Games.
Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo Reopens after Significant Restoration
The current building dates to the late 19th century, though the synagogue’s origins trace all the way back to Maimonides and the Middle Ages.
Yehoram Gaon Releases ‘With Each Rolling Stone’ Honoring Jerusalem Day
"I have not found a greater love than this for the eternal city, humbly wishing to be a stone of the wall."
Roman-Era Papyrus Unveils Tax Evasion and Slave Trade Scam
“Whether they were directly involved in rebellion is still an open question, but the implications of their case cannot be ignored.”
Rejecting Criticism of Stalin, Putin Attacks Poland’s Ambassador to Hitler’s Germany
In retrospect, Madagascar would have probably been safer for the Jews than Poland, but that's a different debate altogether.
This Day in History: Prime Minister Netanyahu Wins in Direct Elections
20 years ago today, on May 29, 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu was voted in for the first time as Prime Minister of Israel, beating out Shimon Peres in direct elections.
It’s Official: Kill Jews Ville Became Jews’ Hill
The town was originally named Castrillo Motajudíos (Hill of Jews Camp) in 1035, when Jews fleeing a pogrom settled there.
US Embassy Still Moving to Jerusalem, Pence Promises at Partition Vote Re-enactment
"President Donald Trump is actively considering when and how to move the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. "
Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary Urges Celebrating Balfour Centennial by Recognizing Palestinian State
She supports BDS, although remains very careful as to the language she uses.
Kedumim’s Early Pioneers Celebrate 40 Years in Samaria
When the first pioneers came to Kedumim 40 years ago, there was nothing. "The conditions were very hard," they said... but they came because it was "the land of our forefathers."
Amidst a Tribal Election Campaign Netanyahu Stakes his Hopes on a Promising Economic Platform
Netanyahu proposed a brilliant plan to issue government bonds that would be tied to the housing price index.
Haifa U. Archeologists Excavate Golan Heights Roman Theater [3d]
Surprisingly, the theater appears to have formed part of a large sanctuary, played an important role in religious ceremonies.
Two-Thousand-Year-Old Ring Unearthed in the City Of David
This ring allows us to personally connect with an individual’s personal story from 2,000 years ago.
Now You’ve Seen Everything: Miss Holocaust Survivor 2021 Beauty Pageant
You'll be able to vote for your favorite contestant.
Rare 1,200-Year-Old Gold Coin Discovered in Lower Galilee
Archaeologists are excited about the discovery of a rare gold coin in the Lower Galilee.
Finally: Ken Burns Explores the US Role in the Holocaust
Americans heard about Nazi persecution on their radios and read about it in the press.
Just a Fundraising Tool: UNRWA Recycles Syrian Refugee Girl in Gaza Post
The recycled picture of a poor Syrian refugee girl has emphasized the interest of UNRWA in perpetuating rather than ending the stretched-out refugee problem in Gaza.
First Chief Kotel Rabbi’s Letter Reveals Desperation on Eve of Jordanian Capture
The British were on the way out and the Jordanians on the way in. The chief rabbi wrote a letter...
Israeli Jewish Leaders Furious at UNESCO Rejection of Jewish Ties to Jerusalem
Israeli Jewish leaders and lawmakers across the board are livid over the UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem.
Netanyahu Honored in Hebron by Jewish Community
"The Jewish nation continuously votes in favor of the continuation of the Jewish settlement in Hebron."
Argentina Gives Israel WWII-Era Docs Revealing Who Helped Nazis After War
“We have delivered these digitized historical documents about the Holocaust so the State of Israel can make sure that they are investigated."
National Library of Israel Releases Photos from Johnny Cash’s ‘Holy Land’ Visit
As opposed to his two previous trips to Israel, the one in 1971 was accompanied by more fanfare, including a lavish reception in Jerusalem.
Showtime Suspends TV Series Based on the Life of Joan Rivers
Hahn would have been yet another non-Jewish actor in the role of a Jewish character.
Macron: French Anti-Semitism Worst Since World War II
Anti-Semitic crime in France has risen by 74% over the past year.
Survey: PA Arabs Blame Everybody for the Nakba Except PA Arabs
“About two-thirds of the respondents do not fear a repeat of the Nakba."