Austrian, German Jews Become Active in Blocking Muslim Migrants
German NGO Pro Asyl criticized those comments, saying it was unfortunate that a Jewish group was sharing the same position as a conservative Bavarian party.
Only Four NGOs Condemn Anti-Israeli Violence, Others Focus on Israeli ‘Unlawful Killing’
Some of course gave excuses for the Arab violence.
Report: Netanyahu Considering Trump’s Request to Ban Tlaib, Omar
The two are expected to take advantage of the visit to embark on a harsh attack on Israel.
Be’er Sheva Chief Rabbi Conducts Impromptu Wedding in Bomb Shelter
The rabbi blessed the newlyweds with a “special life,” and “blessed generations.”
Rare Porcelain Belonging to Viennese Jewish Survivor Auctioned
The collection belonged to Eve Newgas, née Blumka, whose family was among the most prestigious art and antique dealers in Vienna.
Spain Passes Citizenship Restoration Law for Jews Expelled in 1492
Spain has just passed a law to allow descendants of Jews expelled in 1492 to regain their citizenship.
Secret Posthumous Mormon Baptism of Holocaust Victims, Jewish Leaders
The secret posthumous baptism of key Jewish figures by the Mormon church has caused outrage in the Jewish community and led to an apology by Mormon leaders.
Egged Ordered to Fire Employee for Refusing to Grant Wife a Jewish Divorce
A Jerusalem panel of rabbinical judges headed by Rabbi Uriel Lavi ordered the Egged bus cooperative to fire the husband within 30 days.
Israel Prize Awarded to Dead Sea Scroll Expert
Qimron’s works are considered ground-breaking, both in the Hebrew grammar of the scrolls, and in the publication of the three volumes that deal with the ancient texts.
Apology from JCC Bomb Caller’s Father
Emphasizing "there was no hatred" behind the calls, the boy's father said it was the "illness" that pushed him.
Knesset to Hold Special Debate on Shabbat Train Crisis
The debate will be held in the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a.k.a. "the person at the helm."
Biggest Marc Chagall Exhibition in Canada Focuses on his Music
The multidisciplinary exhibition is the first to focus on Chagall’s profound connection to music in his life and work.
ADL Offers Reward for Info on Anti-Semitic Attack in Crown Heights
"This manifestation of anti-Semitism, which we wholeheartedly condemn, is as upsetting as it is clear, unambiguous hate..."
B’Tselem Admits Field Researcher Denies Holocaust, Orders Investigation
Al-Rub's work has been used by B'Tselem for a variety of accusations against Israel.
PM Netanyahu Summons TIPH Commander After More TIPH Violence Against Jews Exposed
Two incidents of violence and vandalism by TIPH observers against Jews were exposed on video in the past week.
MK Ohayon to EU Officials: ‘Don’t Let Antisemites Define Hate’
Many antisemites have been fighting against the ‘Working Definition of Antisemitism,’ so they can continue their attacks on Jews and the Jewish State.
German Court Rejects Suit to Remove Relief Showing Jews Drinking Pig’s Milk from UNESCO...
British theologian Richard Harvey described it as “the most egregious example of a Judensau,” due to the fact that it is displayed on the facade of the church in full public view.
Ukraine’s Jewish Children Still Have A School…
Jewish children and their families in Lugansk were witness to a Passover a miracle this year.
Jews 2nd Largest Religious Group in 115th Congress
The group that's most underrepresented are the religiously unaffiliated, which accounts for 23% of the general public but is represented by only 0.2% of Congress.
Nissim Committee’s Conversion Recommendations Under Broad Attack at Moment of Publication
"We, the Rabbis of Israel, regard with concern the danger to the unity of the Jewish people as a result of the proposals to reform the conversion process, which include the expropriation of conversion from the Chief Rabbinate."
Polish Court asks Tribunal to Rule on Ritual Slaughter Ban
A Bialystok court has asked the Polish Constitutional Tribunal to rule on whether the country’s ban on ritual slaughter is compliant with the constitutional...
Rumor: AIPAC Meddling in GOP Platform to Tone-Down Pro-Israel Language
AIPAC’s success in weakening the 2012 pro-Israel language left some Republicans angry.
High Court Recognizes Private Orthodox Conversions, Reform, Conservative Could Be Next
Reform Rabbi Gilad Kariv, head of the Reform movement in Israel, was beside himself with delight at Thursday's decision.
Swastika on the F Train
Anti-Semitic vandals in NYC scratch an F train with a swastika on Tuesday, leading to commuter delays.
Swiss Jew Wounded in Hate Crime
Violent assaults on Jews are becoming more common around the world.
New Book: Bernie Sanders Was Kicked Off Vermont Commune for Loafing
The topics Bernie liked to discuss included "a kibbutz-style school for commune children; the possibility of a coming violent revolution; and the pros and cons of group marriage.”
Vineyard in Memory of Ezra Schwartz Planted this Tu B’Shevat [video]
Ezra was a young American Yeshiva student tragically murdered last November.
Netanyahu to Amend the National Service Law to Exclude B’Tselem
Prime Minister Netanyahu has previously contacted the Attorney General on the matter, and the latter said the law needs to be amended to exclude the anti-Zionist NGO.
Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Bnei Brak Passes Away
The Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Bnei Brak, Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager, passed away late Tuesday night. He was 95.
13 Year-Old Jewish Boy Beaten in Paris
13 year old Jewish boy beaten in Paris this week.