Brooklyn Gang Attacks Hassidic Boy Before Smashing Synagogue Window on Shabbat
New York City Police have so far declined to label the attack as a hate crime.
Shomrei Emunim Rebbe, 73, Dies of Coronavirus
The Shomrei Emunim chassidim are characterized by fervent and visibly emotional prayer, and by a rigid lifestyle
Beit Shemesh Mayor Evacuated as Haters Riot, Torch Her Car
Bloch: “It was very unpleasant, but we cannot allow such behavior to affect us.”
Beit Shemesh Journal: I’m Switching My Vote
Eli Cohen is now the nationally-known face of electoral integrity and honesty in Israel.
Burning to Prepare for Passover in Brooklyn
A Jewish father teaches his daughter about the Torah commandment to burn all remaining bits of bread, etc. before the start of Passover.
Jerusalem Rabbis Issue Appeal to Public: Avoid the Temple Mount
“There is no permission for foreigners or for Jews to enter there, even if we cannot at present prevent foreigners' entry."
High Court Kills IDF Draft Law Starting in February
“Given the lessons of the past ... the expectation that the new draft arrangement would bring about a real change ... is nothing more than wishful thinking at best."
Child of UK Chassidim Dies after Court Shuts Down her Life Support
The UK that supposedly doesn’t have capital punishment, today enacted a death penalty couched in fancy legalese.
Radio Host: Rav Ovadia’s Daughter Resembles Stabber Schlissel
"How can you live with the fact that Yishai Schlissel looks more like you than he does me?"
Price of Hosting the Satmar Rebbe Overnight: $1.1 mil.
The Rebbe will be staying in R. Asher Lev Wolf's luxurious apartment on Minchat Yitzchak Street in Jerusalem.
Despite Homage to Dinkins Who Let Rioters into their Neighborhood, Crown Heights Jews Still...
An NY1 survey this week, two weeks ahead of the June 22 Democratic primaries, shows Adams with 22% of the votes, leading over Andrew Yang's 16%.
Arson Burns Holy Books at Givat Sorek, Near Karmei Tzur
Arab terrorists have again burned sacred items belonging to the Jews of Karmei Tzur in Judea.
Segregated Units, Economic Sanctions in New IDF Haredi Draft Bill
Netanyahu on Monday informed Likud ministers that the draft bill had to pass, or they wouldn’t have a government.
Haredi Parties Demand New Military Draft Law Praise Torah Study, Likud Agrees
Last summer, the High Court of Justice revoked an earlier version of the draft law which granted yeshiva students an exemption from military service through 2023.
Ukraine Threatens to Bar Israelis from Uman for High Holy Days, Again
In July 2022, Korniychuk made a similar announcement, once again threatening that Ukraine would bar visits to Uman for the Jewish High Holy Days.
Livni Pushes for Law Banning Segregation of Women
Israel's Justice Minister Tzipi Livni ordered her ministry on Thursday to draft legislation that would make the gender-based segregation of women illegal.
"Discrimination against women...
Mayer Herskovic Accused of Leading Beating of Brooklyn Black Gay Man [video]
His DNA was found on the heel of the victim’s sneaker, which was found on the roof of a nearby building.
Malka Leifer to Stand Trial on 70 Child Sex Abuse Counts
Leifer did not ask for bail and will remain in jail.
Police Arrest 4, Including Litzman’s Aide, in Sprawling Corruption Case
After a covert and strenuous investigation, the public phase began Sunday with the arrest a number of suspects on suspicion of committing bribery, fraud and breach of trust offenses.
President Rivlin Asked Prince Charles to Let Jewish Baby Girl Go
"I know that representations have been made to HM Government on this matter, but I feel that the unique circumstances warrant a personal intervention on my part to you."
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Hospitalized Again
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, former Chief Sephardic Rabbi and the spiritual leader of the Shas Sephardi party, is in the Intensive Care Unit of Hadassah...
The Names of the 45 Meron Disaster Victims
"The process of identifying and releasing the bodies is in its final stages."
Satmar Delegation Armed with Shabbat Goods Visits Soldiers Up North
The Satmar Rebbe who gave an order that no soldier will be left hungry.
Following Antisemitic Attack, Monsey’s Jewish Community will Not be ‘Cowed’ to Change
“Monsey used to be a nice, calm, quiet place, and now, not so much.”
Coalition Split on Haredi View of God, Zionism, and Pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine
This was not the time for a theological clash of the Titans.
Mall Rebellion: Store Owners Defy Guidelines, Stay Open on Shabbat
The Haredi parties' complain that while the Health Ministry's regulations are leaving large sectors of the public open, synagogues are forced to operate in a limited way.
Deri, Bennett Lead Drive for Approval of Construction of Hezkiyahu Quarter in Hebron
The plan includes 31 housing units, as well as offices for social services, kindergarten and nursery facilities, and more.
Rabbi Metzger Arrested, Gives Israel Black Eye under Black Hat
“He is innocent until proven guilty” is one expression. “Where there is smoke, there is fire,” is another. Rabbi Metzger has been arrested for pocketing money for charities. That is not holy smoke.
Watch: Man Snatches Shtreimel, Man Escapes with Stolen Shtreimel
The thief was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. Needless to say, he would stand out should he walk the streets in his new shtreimel.
NYPD Evacuates 770 After 911 Gets Bomb Threat
A bomb threat called in to the NYC 911 switchboard prompts police to evacuate "770" Eastern Pkwy.