‘Shechita UK’ Says Ban Supporters Cite ‘Weak, Agenda-Led Science’
"Shechita UK" lashes out against right-wing UKIP for backing a ban on non-stun slaughter in Britain, hurting Jews and Muslims.
New Jersey Health Clinic Orders 1500 Doses of Measles Vaccine
“The Rav feels that those who are not vaccinated should not enter the shul premises and potentially expose the Tzibur to the measles,” one letter said.
Analysis: Leftwing Orthodox Rabbis Attack Trump, Cite the Yerushalmi
Frankly, even if one does not support Trump's xenophobic attacks on "Rapist Mexicans" and "the Muslims," a group of 45 learned rabbis could have come up with a more convincing, perhaps intellectually challenging argument.
Thousands at Western Wall for ‘Birkat Kohenim’
Police have arrested another 13 Arabs Muslims in a massive effort to allow Jews to pray at the Kotel and visit the Temple Mount.
Police Demand Traditional Jerusalem 9 B’Av Walk Be Moved, Possibly to Babylon
'With all due respect, this type of warning is out of place and contradicts all basic principles of democratic governance and rule of law worthy of its name.'
Joe Biden to Light ‘National Menorah’
Vice President Joe Biden will assist in the lighting this year of the Hanukkah menorah on the ellipse in front of the White House.
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Orthodox Jewish Teen Girl to Try for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
A young Orthodox Jewish athlete from New York has her sights set on qualifying for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Egypt’s Chief Cleric Scolds Israel Over Nude Dancers in Holy City of Jerusalem
Egypt's chief cleric reprimanded Israel for allowing its holy city to be sullied with a nude dance performance.
No Police Restrictions in Tisha B’Av Walk Around Jerusalem Walls
For the first time, there are no police restrictions on the annual Tisha B'Av evening walk around Jerusalem's Old City walls.
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.
Openly Homosexual Orthodox Jew Ordained in Jerusalem, Hold My Beer
It appears that Rabbi Landes removed himself from the boundaries of Orthodox Judaism with his defiant "ordination."
Temple Mount Closed and then Reopened to Jewish Visitors
The police closed the Temple Mount this morning to all Jews because two Jewish visitors supposedly broke the rules.
Yishai Visits Beilis and the Baal Shem Tov in the Ukraine
The hook that finally got me to Ukraine was a conference about antisemitism. Yes, it is ironic, and maybe bold: a conference about antisemitism in Ukraine.
Last Survivor of Sobibor Death Camp, Philip Bialowitz, obm, Passes Away
The last Polish Jew who managed to survive the Sobibor Nazi death camp has passed away at the age of 90.
MK Yuli Edelstein Tells Chabad Rabbis Why He ‘Lost It’ Over Tefillin
Israeli MK Yuli Edelstein tells Chabad rabbis why he "lost it" over tefillin in a Soviet labor camp.
1,000 Marchers Strengthen Hebron in Israeli Flag Parade
“The contemptible decision of UNESCO ... emphasizes and reinforces the need and importance of being here,” said coalition chairman David Bitan.
Chief of Staff’s Mom: I Wish He Had Been a Rabbi
Israel gets a mensch for Chief of Staff along with a Yiddishe Mama.
Watch: Haredi-Religious IDF Soldiers Make Siyum at Western Wall (Kotel)
“It’s important to know how to integrate the safety of the Jewish nation and her spirituality."
Former UK Chief Rabbi’s Future: ‘Working With Students’
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks told an audience at Eastern College on Thursday, Oct. 24, that he intends to dedicate the rest of his life working with students. He said he wants to support and encourage students to do great things for others.
French Politicians, Clergymen Back Petition Defending Circumcision
More than 5,500 people, including prominent French politicians, scholars and clergymen, have signed a petition against attempts to ban the ritual circumcision of boys...
Raoul Wallenberg’s Fate Revealed in Diary of Former KGB Chief
The former chief of the KGB bequeaths evidence about Raoul Wallenberg for future generations, in papers found in a suitcase.
Senior Rabbi Condemns Court Ruling on Legalized Prostitution
As far as Rabbi Arusi is concerned, the Hermelin ruling might be that gulping sound at the end of the slippery slope of social and spiritual corruption that have engulfed Israel for decades.
Orthodox Manhattan High School Kills Khalidi Appearance
The statement from Ramaz said, “Our question was: ‘Is this the appropriate program?’”
100 European Jewish Boys & Girls Celebrate Bar, Bat Mitzvahs at Western Wall
The celebrants were accompanied by rabbis from their respective Jewish communities and a native speaker of their language was attached to each group.
Stephen Colbert Sings ‘Matchmaker, Matchmaker’ with Broadway Neighbors on CBS Late Show [video]
Stephen Colbert makes a child happy by singing 'Fiddler on the Roof' with the Broadway cast on his CBS Late Show.
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.
Temple Institute Inaugurates Registry of Biblically Eligible Kohanim
"We proudly call upon all those who may fit the bill to contact the Temple Institute immediately.”
6 Months’ Jail Without Trial for Jewish Teen Linked to Church Arson
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon jails a Jewish teen under administrative detention in connection with a church arson in June.
New Torah Commemorates Life of Fallen IDF Soldier
A new Torah scroll "comes home" to Nitvei Yochai Synagogue in the name of IDF Cpt. Yochai Klengel, z'l.
African-American Converts Make Aliyah to Israel
Aaron is a plumber, Tracie, a former National Guard member, wants to volunteer in the IDF.