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אזכרה שקטה בבית הלבן לירון לישינסקי ושרה מילגרים
Two more attacks on Jews heighten concerns about security in and around US synagogues
Amid rising antisemitic attacks in Boulder and Washington, Jewish leaders urge the US government to increase security funding; With threats growing and communities on edge, calls intensify for urgent action to protect synagogues, schools and public gatherings from further violence
AP | 16:20 | 06.04.25
הברית הראשונה בבארי מאז 7 באוקטובר
Kibbutz Be'eri holds its first brit milah since October 7 massacre
Itay and Moran Sha’abi held a brit milah for their son Bar Shavit—named for Moran’s murdered parents and the soldier who saved them
Roni Green Shaulov | 11:41 | 06.04.25
ירון לישינסקי ובת זוגתו שרה מילגרים נרצחו בפיגוע הירי בוושינגטון
Murder of Israeli diplomat sheds light on Messianic Jewish community
The 30,000 Messianic Jews who live in Israel still, the mainstream Jewish world does not accept them as belief in Jesus is often viewed as inherently Christian, and many consider such individuals to have left the fold
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 06:40 | 06.04.25
צלבי קרס על קבר
Jewish cemetery vandalized in Serbia; antisemitic incidents reported in France
Antisemitic incidents across Europe: graves vandalized near Belgrade, a rabbi assaulted in Normandy, and a young man tried to burn an Israeli flag at a French synagogue
Itamar Eichner | 01:17 | 06.04.25
חנה ויילר
Jewish student leader in Germany receives antisemitic death threat mocking Holocaust
Former head of Germany’s Jewish student union Hannah Veiler receives graphic Holocaust-themed death threat laced with Nazi slogans; she says such threats now routine for public Jewish figures as antisemitism surges in post–October 7 Germany
Itamar Eichner | 12:44 | 06.03.25
מיכאל
Drawn to Judaism amid war, Israeli soldiers embrace conversion
IDF reservists cite spiritual awakening and wartime unity; conversions surge 50% since October 7 as soldiers link military service to deeper Jewish identity through military-backed programs
Shilo Freid | 13:49 | 06.01.25
עולים מצפון אמריקה בירידה מהמטוס
'This is our place': Over 43,000 olim arrived in Israel since October 7
While many Israelis decided to leave the country amid the war, thousands of olim from across the world decide to make the country their new home
Itamar Eichner | 09:10 | 06.01.25
שבועות
'One people with one heart': Shavuot celebrates covenant between the Jewish people and God
Why is it customary to eat dairy foods during the holiday, why is the Book of Ruth read during it, and what is the idea behind the Shavuot night Torah study? Your guide to the Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai 
Rabbi David Stav | 04:15 | 06.01.25
אחד מבתי הכנסת שהושחת
Paris Holocaust museum and synagogues vandalized in antisemitic attack
Jewish sites in central Paris vandalized with green paint in incident authorities treating as antisemitic; French officials condemn act and bolster security around Jewish institutions ahead of Shavuot, amid broader rise in antisemitic incidents nationwide
Tamar Sebok, Paris | 17:33 | 05.31.25
"אני הגב התומך שלו בכל דבר". אושרת ועקנין עם בעלה יוחאי וילדיהם
'I'm a soldier's wife': Haredi women speak out on life behind the scenes
Mothers and wives of Haredi soldiers often face isolation, sometimes hiding their loved ones’ service; 'I’m not sure the army is ready for ultra-Orthodox soldeirs yet,' says Miri Mizrahi, 'but we’re proud to defend Israel'     
Shilo Freid | 18:11 | 05.30.25
מבטה האחרון של המלכה זנוביה על תדמור, ציור מאת הרברט שמאלץ, 1888
Queen Zenobia and the Jews of Palmyra: A forgotten chapter in Jewish history
A new study suggests Queen Zenobia of Palmyra may have converted to Judaism and led a non-rabbinic Jewish movement, challenging long-held views about Jewish diversity and religious authority in the ancient world
Yogev Israeli | 14:48 | 05.30.25
תמונתו של חומייני בבית הכנסת בטהרן
Iranian Jews mark anniversary of Khomeini’s death in local synagogue
Tehran's Jewish community commemorates the Islamic Republic's founder 36 years after he died with Torah readings and praise, crediting his 'respect for diversity' and post-revolution freedoms
Itamar Eichner | 22:47 | 05.29.25
בית הדין לצדק ב האג הולנד
Antisemitism tops global concerns for Jews, survey finds
A sweeping new report from President Isaac Herzog’s Voice of the People initiative shows that antisemitism has become the primary challenge for Jews worldwide
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 15:26 | 05.29.25
איור המציג את טקס הורדתו בדרגה של אלפרד דרייפוס ב צרפת 1895
France to posthumously promote Alfred Dreyfus, 90 years after his death
France’s National Assembly defense committee unanimously approves bill Dreyfus to brigadier general, marking a historic correction of antisemitic injustice he endured 
Itamar Eichner | 21:55 | 05.28.25
תנ"ך שם טוב
700-year-old Bible that sold for millions goes on display: 'This book is returning to the people of Israel'
After wandering between countries and continents for many years, the Shem Tov Bible – a rare copy of the bible written in the 14th century and bought at auction for $6.9 million – will arrive at the National Library in Jerusalem as part of a long-term loan 
Itzchak Tessler | 09:16 | 05.28.25
Yuval David
Want to combat antisemitism? Be more Jewish, says journalist and activist Yuval David
'Every Jew is a representative of our people, each one of us has to be an activist': David's complete guide to combating antisemitism—just don't mention hasbara
Sharon Kidon | 23:54 | 05.27.25
ועידת ההייטק הביטחוני
Education minister announces overhaul of Bible curriculum in Israeli schools
All grades in both secular and religious schools will study the Bible for at least an hour a week, the national Bible assessment test will be mandatory, and a new subject, national heritage, will be introduced in elementary school; Yoav Kisch presents the "Roots" program: 'It is no longer possible to leave Jewish identity as a private choice or preference'
Nina Fox | 17:55 | 05.27.25
קיר בבית ספר יסודי בניו יורק עם מסרים כמו "יחי חמאס!"
Swastikas and insults: How antisemitism infiltrates US private schools
ADL report reveals surge in antisemitism since October 7, with swastikas, anti-Israel curricula and student harassment; 45% of Jewish parents report incidents, with schools often dismissing complaints or fail to act
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:55 | 05.27.25
חגיגות יום ירושלים
Tens of thousands attend Jerusalem Flag March | Watch
 Many came to celebrate with Israeli flags in the traditional parade in Jerusalem, which is moving toward the Western Wall and will pass through the Old City - where clashes between Jews and Arabs have been recorded; Signs were hung on ATMs in the city: 'Belongs to Jews, do not harm'
Liran Tamari, Moran Azulay | 18:52 | 05.26.25
ליאת רוזמרין
Despite Gaza war, North American aliyah to Jerusalem hits new highs
Aliyah to Jerusalem surges 20% in 2024 with 1,725 new arrivals since October 7, as post-attack resolve, community ties and commitment to Israeli society drive influx
Itamar Eichner | 16:21 | 05.26.25
An unforgettable bar and bat mitzvah celebration for Shalva’s children
'They were not forgotten': bar and bat mitzvahs for children with disabilities defy war and fear
Seventeen children with developmental and intellectual disabilities celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs in a moving event at the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem
Ynetnews | 09:47 | 05.25.25
החיים לפני ואחרי המפכה
Mini skirts and midnight parties: Israeli women recall leaving Tehran after the revolution
They were in Tehran in 1979 as the Shah fell and the mullahs rose; now in Israel, four women reflect on a lost era of freedom for Iranian women—and share their hope of one day returning to the city they once called home
Tsiporah Roman | 01:40 | 05.25.25
Beth Rivka students
In the heart of New York, a Jewish girls' school launches $50M battlefront against antisemitism
Amid rising antisemitism across the US, Brooklyn’s Beth Rivkah school unveils $50M campus to raise proud, fearless Jewish girls who lead with faith, identity and light; 'We want our girls to cherish the pride of being a Jew'
Eli Mandelbaum | 23:20 | 05.24.25
האדם שהסיר מזוזה בשכונה חרדית בלונדון
Jewish community outraged as man filmed taking mezuzahs off doors in London
Series of mezuzah removals in London’s Golders Green, captured on video and under police investigation, sparks fears of rising antisemitism in one of the UK’s most prominent Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods
Itamar Eichner | 11:09 | 05.21.25
Elchonon “Elie” Schwartz
Hasidic New York developer sentenced to 7 years in prison for real estate fraud
Elchonon 'Elie' Schwartz defrauded over 800 investors out of $62.8 million through fake commercial property deals and used the funds for luxury purchases
Daniel Edelson, New York | 22:14 | 05.20.25
רון לאודר והנשיא הרצוג בכנס בירושלים
Yair Golan disinvited from World Jewish Congress following 'baby killing' remarks
Decision comes just hours before start of events in Jerusalem, where global Jewish leaders gathered to address rising antisemitism and chart a course for Jewish unity and advocacy in the wake of the October 7
Itamar Eichner | 21:34 | 05.20.25
הסטודנטים מפנים את גבם לסטודנט קובי רוז
Australian students turn back on Jewish peer during antisemitism talk
Jewish University of Sydney student Kovi Rose faces organized protests during a speech addressing rising antisemitism on campus; school distances itself from anti-Israel groups
Itamar Eichner | 10:55 | 05.20.25
טקס החנוכה של מוזיאון השואה בדרום קוריאה
South Korea inaugurates its first Holocaust museum: 'A shield of knowledge'
New museum in Paju features a unique exhibition on the Holocaust, the Jewish people and Israel; 'Holocaust remembrance is not a choice—it is a moral duty to the victims,' Israeli ambassador says
Itamar Eichner | 08:35 | 05.20.25
פנחס גולדשמידט הוכרז כסוכן זר
Chief rabbi: ‘Antisemitism is once again politically correct in Europe’
President of Conference of European Rabbis says far-left is supporting Hamas and terrorism, warns Jews are afraid to walk in public wearing symbols of their faith 
Ynetnews | 06:54 | 05.19.25
האפיפיור ליאו ה-14 בטקס ההכתרה שלו בוותיקן
Is new pope signal for shift in Jew-Christian relations?
A century after historic shifts like Nostra Aetate, the Catholic Church and Jewish communities navigate modern tensions—from papal critiques of Israel to October 7’s aftermath and the appointment of a Pope Leo XIV
Shmuel Munitz, Ofir Chizik | 22:07 | 05.18.25
סטלין סירב לעסקה לשחרור בנו
Stalin's son to Nazi captors: 'Jews, Gypsies are the same - don't want to work'
Newly released WWII-era interrogation transcripts reveal Yakov Dzhugashvili held deeply antisemitic views, despite being married to a Jewish woman and ultimately dying in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp
Itamar Eichner | 20:02 | 05.18.25
צעדת ישראל יוצאת לדרך בשדרה החמישית בניו יורק
Freed hostages join tens of thousands in pro-Israel march in New York amid tight security
Six former captives join 50,000 participants at 'Israel Day on Fifth' in Manhattan, as NYC deploys unprecedented security amid rising antisemitism
Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 19:01 | 05.18.25
התיק של איוון טלמן
Russia declassifies files revealing how Soviet citizens collaborated with Nazi invaders
Among identities uncovered in FSB documents is Ivan Talman, key figure in the Nazi extermination effort, who evaded justice for years by hiding in Siberia
Itamar Eichner | 18:10 | 05.18.25
מתוך "אגדת חורבן"
Second Temple's fall rooted in internal strife, not just Roman might
Military historian Dr. Yosef Henkin draws parallels to modern conflicts, stressing the importance of unity and adaptable decision-making 
Itzchak Tessler | 11:48 | 05.18.25
הרב הראשי קלמן בר בכנס של OU
Israel’s chief rabbi proposes breaking kosher meat monopoly
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber unveils plan to outsource kosher meat oversight to international certifiers like the Orthodox Union, aiming to cut costs, end monopolies and streamline imports
Shilo Freid | 11:17 | 05.16.25
הכניסה לבית הכנסת במלבורן
Police uncover new leads in 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson investigation
Australian authorities release footage of three men setting fire to Adass Israel synagogue using a stolen Volkswagen Golf, which they say is linked to other crimes
Itamar Eichner | 15:11 | 05.15.25
'Finish what Hitler started': Nevada man sentenced to prison for threatening Jewish senator
John Anthony Miller of Las Vegas sent to nearly four years in prison for threatening Senator Jacky Rosen with violent, antisemitic messages
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:31 | 05.15.25
Antwerp police raid mohels, seize circumcision tools and demand infant records
Antwerp’s Jewish community outraged by police raids, which Jewish leaders condemn as 'dangerous attack' on religious freedom and community rights
Itamar Eichner | 07:55 | 05.15.25
הפגנה פרו פלסטינית בשיקגו מחוץ לוועידת המפלגה הדמוקרטית
US movie theater cancels screening of campus antisemitism documentary citing social media posts
Facets Cinema’s abrupt cancellation of rapper Kosha Dillz’s antisemitism documentary sparks backlash from Jewish groups, relocation to suburban heatre, and heated debates over campus safety; 'Hate has no place in our cinema'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 00:03 | 05.15.25
הרב מרגולין בכנס במדריד
'Europe has once again become a place where a person can be killed simply for being Jewish'
At the EJA conference in Madrid, Jewish leaders call on European governments to adopt a binding definition of antisemitism and take stronger action, warning that rising hate and institutional inaction endanger Jewish communities and democracy
Itamar Eichner | 08:18 | 05.14.25
אריק אדמס, ראש עיריית ניו-יורק
NYC mayor establishes Office to Combat Antisemitism, 1st in major US city
 54% of all hate crimes in New York City were against Jewish New Yorkers in 2024, and 62% in first quarter of 2025; Office director:  'Combating antisemitism requires a sledgehammer approach'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:48 | 05.13.25
שוטרות נושאות ילדים בידיהן לרכב המשטרתי
The struggle to rescue children from Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala: '12-year-old girls being married off against their will'
In an emotional Knesset hearing, families and officials urged swift action to rescue children from Guatemala’s Lev Tahor cult: 'They face imprisonment, starvation and rape—time is against them'; A 1.5 million shekel aid package was allocated to support rescue efforts
Itamar Eichner | 21:33 | 05.13.25
הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית באוניברסיטת הרווארד
Trump administration cancels another $450 million in grants to Harvard U
Comes after an administration antisemitism task force said the elite university failed to confront what it called "pervasive race discrimination and antisemitic harassment plaguing its campus'
Reuters | 18:49 | 05.13.25
האפיפיור אפיפיור ליאו ה-14 בביקור בכנסייה בה רומא
New Pope Leo tells Jews he wants to strengthen dialogue
In letter to American Jewish Committee, pontiff pledges to continue dialogue and cooperation with the Jewish people in spirit of landmark Nostra Aetate document, which repudiated concept of collective Jewish guilt for death of Jesus
Reuters | 11:39 | 05.13.25
בני נוער יהודים מפריחים בלוני כחול לבן על גג הקונוסליה הישראלית וקוראים להחזרת השבויים בניו יורק
Emotional impact of Gaza war still drives surge in American Jewish engagement
New data show American Jews remain deeply connected to Israel and their communities nearly two years after the October 7 attacks
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 08:55 | 05.13.25
שני חרדים שהתגייסו השבוע לצה"ל
'When I said I was there to be detained and then enlist, everyone was shocked'
Young Haredi men wishing to enlist after prolonged draft evasion must serve up to 2 weeks in prison before beginning enlistment process, creating complex social challenges and deterring some from taking the first step
Shilo Freid | 23:48 | 05.12.25
הרב מרגולין בכנס במדריד
'Jews may be first to suffer in Europe – but history teaches us they're never last'
Survey reveals growing antisemitism across Europe, with nearly one-third of young people exposed to antisemitic rhetoric disguised as activism; report calls for urgent action to combat hate and protect Jewish communities
Itamar Eichner | 21:50 | 05.12.25
מעצר אחד הגרמנים בבודפשט
German tourists assault 8 Israelis in antisemitic attack in Budapest
Victims say they were attacked without provocation by a group of drunk German tourists who shouted Nazi slogans and antisemitic slurs
Itamar Eichner | 14:25 | 05.12.25
Beachwood branch of the Cuyahoga Public Library
Man checks 100 books about Jewish, African American and LGBTQ history from public library, burns them
The books were borrowed from the Cuyahoga County library from a branch in a Cleveland suburb that is nearly 90% Jewish; He burns the books and posts a video of the act on social media 
Ynetnews | 10:07 | 05.12.25
בדיקת המסמכים בארגנטינה
Nazi propaganda materials uncovered in Argentine Supreme Court archive
Officials examine whether posters and literature, which arrived in Argentina in 1941, shed light on Holocaust-related events or reveal the trail of Nazi funds worldwide
Itamar Eichner | 18:54 | 05.11.25
Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Stockholm
Sweden: One of Europe’s most dangerous places for Jews after October 7
Once a symbol of tolerance, Sweden now sees Jews hiding Stars of David and guarded by police; 'There’s growing fear, and some Jews are leaving the country'
Eli Mandelbaum | 15:32 | 05.11.25
Powelliphanta augusta
Newport’s historic Touro Synagogue becomes battleground in decade-long legal feud
A new lawsuit and recent eviction at Touro Synagogue — America’s oldest operating Jewish house of worship — pits New York’s Shearith Israel against Newport’s Jeshuat Israel, reigniting a decades-old battle over ownership and theft allegations
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:07 | 05.11.25
Members of a young Jewish delegation from New York join a special mission to strengthen ties with Israeli communities, volunteering in areas affected by the war as part of a Mosaic United initiative
'We really took part in the building of the nation': Iranian American Jews and Israelis forge new bonds through shared mission
A delegation of Mashhadi Jews, including Eitan and Talia, came to Israel, fostering connections, volunteering in affected communities by war and gaining insight into the resilience of Israelis
Sharon Kidon | 11:40 | 05.11.25
לי זלדין, היהודי הראשון בתפקיד
Trump official places mezuzah in his office, criticized for weakening environmental protections
US Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin afixes a mezuzah to the office door at the EPA building in Washington, prompting both praise for not shying away from celebrating Jewish identity, as well as criticism for weakening environmental protections, supposedly defying the Jewish principle of tikkun olam
ynet | 10:03 | 05.11.25
שאנון סבן במתחם מסיבת הנובה
'Filthy Zionist!': Jewish-French politician faces antisemitic threats
Shannon Seban, a 29-year-old French politician and proud Jewish activist, is fighting rising antisemitism at a cost; antisemitic attacks fuel her desire to advocate for the Jewish state
Yaniv Pohoryles | 17:13 | 05.10.25
הפגישה בין הרב יונתן מרקוביץ' לרב הצבאי הראשי, תא"ל הרב אייל קרים
Race against time to prevent bodies of Jewish soldiers in Ukraine from being cremated
Kyiv’s Chief Rabbi collaborates with IDF’s chief military rabbi to address halachic challenges in Ukraine’s military, including cremation prohibitions and Shabbat-compliant body recovery
Shilo Freid, Edward Doks | 22:05 | 05.07.25
יצחק אליישיב, נדקר למוות
Jewish man from New York murdered in Turkey while photographing wildlife
Photographer Yitzchak Eliyashiv, former gabbai of Heichal Moshe Synagogue on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, was murdered during a photography trip in Turkey; suspect was arrested   
Itamar Eichner | 19:49 | 05.07.25
"ג'יהאד הוא הפתרון היחיד": מפגינה נגד ישראל בפקיסטן
Global Jewish leaders call for action as antisemitism hits record highs on WWII anniversary
Shocking report tracking antisemitism across seven major Diaspora communities reveals a global crisis fueled by the aftermath of October 7, with violent attacks, online hate and institutional failures to keep Jews safe
Itamar Eichner | 17:58 | 05.07.25
חרדים
Half of Haredim want to integrate into Israeli society, study finds
Landmark study reveals that 50% of ultra-Orthodox Israelis aspire to integrate into mainstream society, double previous government estimates, while 25% of Haredi men would enlist in the IDF given cultural accommodations
Shilo Freid | 15:37 | 05.07.25
"5 יהודים" על הלוח בבאולינג
Belgian bowling alley fires staff over antisemitic abuse of Jewish customers
Two employees at an Antwerp bowling alley dismissed after antisemitic message targeting Jewish customers appeared on a screen; company issues apology, condemning incident and emphasizing its commitment to inclusivity
Itamar Eichner | 14:12 | 05.07.25
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