President Trump Expands Visit to Yad Vashem
President Trump will receive an exact replica of the original Holocaust-era personal album that belonged to Ester Goldstein, murdered during the Holocaust at age 16.
European Jewish Congress ‘Gravely Concerned’ Austrian Govt Includes Far-Right Freedom Party
“The FPÖ has a long history of anti-Semitism and xenophobia and we are concerned about the fact that they will control government ministries in the new Austrian Government.”
Orthodox Rabbi to be Friedman Adviser
Rabbi Lightstone has served as a regional director of New York NCSY and is a graduate of Yeshiva University.
American Jewish Leaders Meet With A-G Jeff Sessions on Anti-Semitism
“We are looking forward to continued collaboration with government at all levels."
UK Jewish Peer Warns Anti-Semitism Rising in Labour Party
A top British peer in the House of Lords is warning he will bolt the Labour Party if rising anti-Semitism is not stemmed.
Rare 1,500-year-old Mosaic Featured on Sukkot at Kiryat Gat Industrial Park
A rare 1,500 year old mosaic exposed in the Kiryat Gat industrial park is featured at the park's Sukkot festival.
NYC Democratic City Council Candidate Runs Hate Campaign, Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing, Greedy Jewish Landlords’
"Jewish landlords... are at the forefront of pushing black and Latino people out of Upper Manhattan."
NY City Council Candidate Slams ‘Greedy Jewish Landlords, Donald Trump’
"Jewish landlords ... are at the forefront of pushing black and Latino people out of Upper Manhattan," he charged.
Netanyahu Heads to US to Meet Obama, Jewish Leaders
PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to the US to meet with Pres. Barack Obama and American Jewish leaders.
NY Senator Chuck Schumer Slams BDS as ‘Modern Anti-Semitism’
NY Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer slams BDS as "modern-day anti-Semitism."
Kerry, Biden Slated to Speak at J Street Gala
Both US Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry will speak Monday for J Street.
Neo-Nazis, White Supremacists & Anti-Fa ‘Parallel Protests’ in Kentucky
A healthy number of powerfully built, polite state troopers kept things calm in Pikesville, Kentucky.
European Parliament President Martin Schultz to Receive 2016 Medal of Tolerance
European Parliament President Martin Schultz is one of two recipients of the 2016 Medal of Tolerance for his commitment to preserve the memory of the Shoah.
Police Investigating Anti-Semitic Incidents at Newton, MA School
The school principal did not report the first two incidents but he was "outed" by an anonymous letter sent to police.
Religious Leaders Call for Negotiation, not Legislation on Muezzin bill
MK Yehuda Glick believes that dialogue not legislation is what's needed to lower the decibel level of the Muezzins.
Jerusalem Mayor to Close Central Supermarkets on Sabbath
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says he will force at least eight centrally-located supermarkets open on Sabbath to close on Saturdays.
New Orleans Hebrews Swept in Ol’ Mardi Gras Shabbat Excitement
We have no idea how one can maintain the two warring notions of 'Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans' and 'avoiding immodesty' in the same sentence
Yad Vashem ‘Commends’ Opening of Vatican’s Secret WWII Archives
Pope Pius XII, the World War II-era pope, has been accused by many of having been a Nazi sympathizer who failed to act to save Jews from the Holocaust.
American PAC Calls for Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
An American PAC is calling for recognition of Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish State.
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Warns Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn Anti-Semitism Will Ruin His Chances...
Former Archbishop of Canterbury warns Labour Party head Jeremy Corbyn anti-Semitism will destroy his chance to lead UK.
Turkish Protesters Attack Istanbul Synagogue
More troubling is the oblique Turkish government sponsorship of the violence against the Istanbul synagogue.
Pope Francis Blesses Righteous Christian Polish Gentiles at Auschwitz-Birkenau
The Chief Rabbi of Poland arranged for the Pope to meet with Righteous Christian Poles at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Tzohar Ethics Chair Addresses UNESCO on Bioethics
"I believe it is incumbent upon our national governments to... respect diverse positions," Rabbi Cherlow said.
Rhode Island Residents Riled About Anti-Semitic Attack on Local Synagogue
A red Nazi swastika sprayed on the sign of a synagogue has riled residents of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Pope Greets Jewish Friend, Waxes Philosophical on the ‘Precious’ Torah
'The fraternal and institutional dialogue between Jews and Christians is now well-established and effective, made so by encounters that are ongoing and collaborative.'