Winnipeg Rabbis Split on Bill Favoring Gay-Straight Clubs
Two leading Orthodox rabbis in Winnipeg are split over part of a bill, proposed last December, which would require any school that receives provincial...
Get Ready for Wednesday’s Once-in-150-Years Blood Moon that’s also Super Moon, Blue Moon, Lunar...
It's going to be a packed Wednesday night for moon-loving earthlings of every persuasion, including the atheists among us – our silvery satellite will have something for everyone, for the first time since 1866.
US Jewish Federations to Drop ‘Zionism’ from their Global Plans
The Jewish Federations of North America last week rejected the inclusion of the term "Zionism" in a major system-wide planning document.
Majority of American Jews Say Fear of Antisemitism has Changed Behaviors, AJC Report Finds
Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, told JNS that the survey data is a crucial tool in combating Jew-hatred.
J Street U Pres Urges Jews to Fight the ‘Occupation’ via Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Muslim head of J Street U unabashedly urges pro-Israel organizations to fight Israel's "Occupation" in order to gain allies.
Yad Vashem ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Polish Court’s Verdict Forcing Historians to Apologize for their...
In her ruling, Judge Ewa Jonczyk said that “the court’s ruling must not have a cooling effect on academic research."
Study: Faculty Who Boycott Israel Increase Likelihood of Anti-Semitism
First empirical evidence to explain how faculty promotion of an academic boycott of Israel is unlike other advocacy on campus, poses threat to Jewish students.
Meretz Activists Don Tefillin
The unexpected gesture was in response to the desecration of Tefillin earlier in the day.
Jewish Groups Welcome Supreme Court’s ‘Ministerial Exception’ Ruling
The AJC said the “unfettered right of religious institutions to decide who shall convey their religious messages is as much an element of church-state separation as the ban on government sponsorship of religious messages.”
Israelis Light Chanukah Candles at Ancient Hasmonean Site, Arabs Riot
Beit Tsur was an ancient town on the road between Hebron and Jerusalem where the last Hasmonean battle took place before they vanquished the Greeks, liberated the Temple and purified it.
Wednesday, Minister Kahana Also Reformed Conversions
The Conversion Authority in the Prime Minister’s Office provides services to Israeli citizens or permanent residents.
As Expected: UNESCO Executive Board Passes Anti-Israel Resolution
UNESCO votes for Fake History.
Leading Liberal Orthodox Rabbi: Women May Not Be Called Up to the Torah, Lead...
Rabbi Riskin was responding to a question, asking if his actions contradicted a recent decision from the OU.
Lev Tahor Sect Trafficked In Human Cargo, Documents Show
Search warrants unsealed in Quebec allege that the Haredi Lev Tahor sect trafficked in human cargo and committed other abuses.
The documents also reveal that...
IDF Education Unit Battling IDF Rabbinate — and Winning
A First: IDF Education Chief Replaces Rabbi at Kotel Swearing-In Ceremony.
Excitement Skyrockets at Opening Night of 20th Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem
A record number of participants has made this year’s Games the biggest ever, with athletes from 80 nations around the world competing in the Jewish Olympics.
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Dead at 83, Jewish Nation Loses Great Teacher
Few have done so much to enlighten so many.
Taglit-Birthright Founder Michael Steinhardt Banned for Life from Antiquities Trade, Must Return $70 Million...
According to DA Vance, the seized pieces were looted and illegally smuggled out of 11 countries, and trafficked by 12 criminal smuggling networks.
Muslim Teen ‘Wants to Behead Jews’ in Netherlands
A 14-year-old Dutch Muslim high school student is suspended after posting a video saying he is "from ISIS" and wants to "behead Jews."
Jury Convicts Etan Patz’s Killer
Back in 2015 a different jury was one vote short of convicting Hernandez. The prosecutors decided to try him again, and this time got a conviction.
Report: Convert to Christianity Who Set Fire to Midwood Homes Wanted Revenge Against Rabbi
Karelefsky has a tattoo on his body that says "Never let go of the hatred – kill Rabbi Max."
Teen Turns Himself in to NYPD in Connection to Attacks on Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jews
The teen was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated harassment.
‘A Dangerous Individual’ – Israel ‘Confused’ by Ukraine Court Reinstating Diplomat Who Blamed Jews...
The Ukrainian diplomat's social media activities also included a photo of him celebrating his 6oth birthday while posing with a cake depicting Hitler’s 'Mein Kampf.'
KKL-JNF World Chairman Urges Jewish Leaders to Build Protection Plan for Diaspora Jewry
"Such an action plan will ... provide physical protection for Jewish communities around the world, [and] also send a message that the entire people of Israel will protect ... every Jewish man and woman."
President Herzog Visits Rocket-Hit Bnei Brak Rehabilitation Campus: This Place Will Return to Life
“This place will return to life—not just because it must, but because its spirit was never broken.”
Upper West Side Ben & Jerry’s Franchise Owner Donates 10% of Profits to Israel
“We felt like many people didn’t understand the nature of a franchise business and how small business owners are affected by their parent corporation’s views.”
Egypt Protects Ghana’s Israeli Football Coach
Egypt has extended protection to an Israeli football coach for Ghana, after receiving threats on his life from Egyptian "fans."
London Removing ‘Israel Is a Racist Endeavor’ Bus Ads
The statement is a response to this week's vote by the Labour Party to adopt the full IHRA working definition of what constitutes anti-Semitism.
Israel Assumes Presidency of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
Israel’s Presidency will be guided by the theme “Crossroads of Generations,” highlighting the transition of Holocaust remembrance from survivors to future generations.
Hatzolah Member Stabbed in Crown Heights, Bklyn – Motive Not Clear
A Hatzolah medic was stabbed Tuesday evening in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.