Newcomer Rabbinic Organization Launches Lower East Side Eruv Against Establishment View
The new group encourages its constituencies "to pursue guidance from its own rabbinic authorities and to continue the spirit of mutual respect and dignity that Jewish practice demands and engenders."
Jerusalem Plans Facelift for Abandoned Lifta
The city of Jerusalem plans to refresh and plant new life in the abandoned village of Lifta.
Hospital Security Guard Attacked by Family Members in Afula
Violence against medical personnel in Israel has become a growing concern in recent years.
Airport Bomber Foiled in New Orleans
Richard White, 62, tried to attack a TSA agent Friday at New Orleans airport with a machete.
Fire at Old Hamashbir Building in Central Jerusalem
Fire broke out Saturday in the old Hamashbir building on King George Street in central Jerusalem.
Sinkhole Appears in Floor of Ramat Gan Living Room
About two years ago a sinkhole also appeared in the middle of Ramat Gan's Jabotinsky Street, a main thoroughfare in the city.
Street Poll: Jewish Voters Divided on Brother Anthony
“Not that I’m condoning what he did, but I always thought that he was good for the community.”
Israeli Jews Meet Independently with PA Chairman Abbas in Ramallah
An independent Israeli Jewish social action group met Sunday with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Beit Shemesh Forest Fire ‘Worst Since Carmel’
Friday's forest fire near Beit Shemesh reduced nearly 2,000 dunam to ash; it was the worst since the Carmel tragedy.
Foreign Diplomats Compete to Show Speed Against Israelis in Jerusalem
Sometimes global competition played out in Jerusalem is fun.
Islamic Movement Meeting Discovered, Dispersed
Jerusalem police broke up a meeting of the outlawed Islamic Movement in the eastern part of the city.
JPress Forum: Metzitzah B’peh, Vouchers, Weiner Charms the Crowd
There are not many issues the Democratic mayoral hopefuls agree on, especially when they are seated at one table.
Suspects Held in Beitar Illit Marijuana Growing Operation
Police seized about 50 adult marijuana plants, fertilizer products, fans, transformers, air conditioners and lighting equipment during their search.
Jewish Families Preview Next Year’s Cars at Javits on Chol Hamoed Passover
Families always face the dilemma of planning fun and appropriate activities during intermediate days of Passover.
Arabs Terrorize Worshipers in Jerusalem’s Ancient Shiloach Yemenite Synagogue
The ancient Yemenite synagogue in Jerusalem's Shiloach area came under repeated attack during prayers over Shavuot.
Israel Denies IDF Drone Shot Down by Syria
The Israeli government has officially denied Arab media reports that an Israeli drone was shot down by the Syrian Army near Quneitra this weekend.
Israel’s Rabbinate Avoids Western Wall Event
Israel's Rabbinate is caught in a pool of political quicksand over the issue of plurality at the Western Wall.
Rock Attack on Egged Bus from Ma’ale Adumim
Stone-throwing Arabs are often trying to murder drivers or passengers; sometimes they succeed.
In 140-Second Video, Anthony Weiner Jumps into Mayoral Race
An April 19, 2013 Quinnipiac University survey gives Weiner 15 percent of Democratic primary voters.
Israel May Call Early Elections Next Month
Early elections are likely in Israel next month as governing coalition members fight for control.
General Strike in Jerusalem
All city services will be affected except the schools.
11-Year-Old Jewish Boy in NY Attacked in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg Neighborhood
Volunteer medics from the Hatzolah emergency response medical service treated the boy for cuts and scrapes.
2 Israelis Nabbed in US-Israel-Russia Securities Fraud Sting
The FBI and Israel Police together arrest 4 in a massive US-Israel-Russia securities fraud scheme.
LA City Council Passes Anti-BDS Resolution
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a resolution to continue awarding city contracts without regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The resolution passed Wednesday was...
Arabs Attack Police and Civilians in Jerusalem
Scattered Arab gangs continue to hurl rocks and shoot fireworks at police and civilians across Jerusalem.
Mengisto ‘Did Not Know What He Was Doing,’ Says Brother
Avraham Mengisto's family held a rally outside Hadarim Prison on Monday to demand their son be released by Hamas in Gaza.
No Oil Drilling on Golan Heights, At Least For Now
Afek Oil and Gas has been blocked from drilling for oil on the Golan Heights, at least for now.
Jews Walk to Synagogue in NYC’s 2nd Biggest Blizzard in History
The second biggest blizzard in the history of New York City has paralyzed most of the Eastern Seaboard.