Report: Haredi Cult Leader Shlomo Helbrans Drowned in Mexico
According to Diardio de Chiapas, Helbrans' group of about 40 ultra-Orthodox Jewish families entered Chiapas three weeks ago legally from Guatemala, after having been expelled.
25,000 Pray in Hebron on ‘Shabbat Chayei Sarah’
Prayers by thousands of Jews at the Cave of the Patriarchs were peaceful, heartfelt and filled with hope.
Rabbi Kanievsky: Unvaccinated Teachers Must Not Come to School
Rabbi Kanievsky stressed that the vaccines are "siata d'shmaya" (help from Heaven).
French Jewish Woman Murdered by Radical Islamic Terrorist Yelling ‘Allahu Akbar’ in Paris
The killer shouted "Allahu Akbar!" as he stabbed her while she lay sleeping in her bed.
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.
ITIM Advocates for Solitude in Israeli Mikvah’s Pool of Purifying Waters
The ITIM religious services group is advocating for a change to Israel's mikvah laws that would allow a woman to immerse alone.
Stamford Hill Shomrim: Anti-Semitism Rising, Jewish Girls Attacked
"It was "a terrifying experience for the young victims who were targeted in this unprovoked anti-Semitic attack."
Jordan Adds to Western Wall Mixed-Gender Prayer Controversy
Jordan demands that Israel "return jurisdiction" over a part of the Western Wall to the Islamic Waqf.
Black Teen Cyclist Hits Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn in Ride-By
NY City is facing a wave of anti-Semitic attacks involving young black men and unsuspecting Orthodox Jews.
Orange County Town Sued for Discrimination Against Chassidic Development
When the town of Chester settled for the new homes, it wasn't aware they would come with Jews in black hats and long kapotas who talk funny and eat kugel.
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."
Liberman Vs. Haredim on IDF Draft Threatens Netanyahu’s Coalition Building Efforts
With his 5 Knesset seats, Liberman could make life difficult for a Netanyahu 60-seat coalition, should he join forces with the 55-seat opposition, which includes two Arab parties.
16 Chassidic Men Detained for Hours in German Airport without Charges
All sixteen men were released eventually without ever being told the reason for their incarceration.
Cuomo to Meet Orthodox Leaders on Rapid Spread of Corona in their Communities
NY State’s worst "cluster" is in the mostly-Satmar town of Kiryas Joel in Orange County, where 19% of the tests Monday came back positive.
Zot Chanukah on Mount Meron: Farewell Dance to Festival of Lights
Zot Chanukah is a reference in Torah literature to the eighth day of Chanukah, since on that day the Torah reading includes the verse Zot Chanukat Ha'Mizbe'ach (this is the inauguration of the altar).
Orthodox Irate at Government’s NIS 60 Million Investment in Reform, Conservative Organizations
“This is the power of Judaism," the Diaspora Minister said, and a hundred thousand great rabbis of all the ages rolled in their graves.
Israeli Jewish Mother, 3 Children Die in Brooklyn House Fire
"He's so connected to the community. He is a strong part of the minyan, a very religious, really hard-working guy."
Haredi Rabbi Threatens Suicide Squads over Draft
Rabbi David Zicherman, one of the leaders of the Jerusalem Haredim, called the draft Jewish annihilation decrees of 5774.
Yisrael Kristal to Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at 113
Yisrael Kristal celebrates his bar mitzvah this year, 100 years late but still in time to enjoy it! Mazel tov!
Corona Czar Gamzu Against Letting In 16,000 US Yeshiva Students
"We need to do something wise here to prevent another fire," Gamzu said.
Rechnitz: I help Lakewood Institutions I Know Would Never Accept my Own Children [video]
How dare you destroy another child’s life because of your opinion about them? How dare you face God in prayer when you’ve snuffed out a Jewish soul?
Politicians, Health Officials, Demand Litzman’s Sacking for Flagrant Defiance of Ministry Guidelines
"A health minister who violates the emergency provisions that the office he is heading has issued, while putting himself and others in jeopardy, has no place in government."
Manpower Crisis: IDF Must Enlist Haredim as 10,000 More Recruits Needed Annually to Defeat...
Faced with multiple security threats and simultaneous combat across several fronts, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has determined that the IDF must...
Watch: Mayor Bill de Blasio Says He Apologized to Haredi Leaders, Seeks ‘Positive Reset’
“That one night in Williamsburg I let my frustration and concern get away with me and I should have been more careful in my language."
Satmar Rebbe Rattled by Fear during Israel Visit, Couldn’t See the Tetragrammaton
"We followed a car that showed us the way," the Rebbe recalled, "and we passed localities where Arabs live, or as it is called, the 'territories.'"
A Slice of Jewish Life in Jerusalem’s Ancient City
Shoshana Selavan, chairperson of the Old City's Jewish Quarter community, launches a new column on Jewish Life in the Old City.
Ultra-Orthodox Soldiers Capture Large Weapons Stash Near Beit El
The event is part of a long list of operational success stories of the ultra-Orthodox battalion which is part of the Kfir Brigade.
Streisand Spouts Off on Women ‘In Foreign Land of Israel’
Streisand loves Israel – she even visits the country once in a while. She gives lots of money. And she can’t resist a chance to preach about women’s rights in Israel but admits it is a "foreign land.”
NYC Lawmaker Laurie Cumbo Presses Miami to Find Rabbi Raksin’s Murderer
NYC lawmaker Laurie Cumbo presses Miami-Dade officials to find Rabbi Joseph Raksin's murderer.
Boro Park Vizhnitzer Rabbi Pinchas Shalom Hager, z’l, Passes Away
Boro Park Vizhnitzer Chassidic leader Rabbi Pinchas Shalom Hager, z'l, passes away at age 67.
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