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חנוכייה הושחתה בבית הכנסת קהילת שערי תורה בטורונטו

Assailants fire at Jewish girls school in Toronto, vandalize local menorah

Local authorities report no injuries reported in incident joining another in which local synagogue's menorah was vandalized; Jewish leaders say worried for safety of Jews in Canada

Itamar Eichner | 11:23 | 12.21.24

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Guatemalan authorities rescue 160 children from extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor

Over 480 police officers, soldiers and psychologists take part in special operation after testimonies point to child abuse in sect; reports add buried bodies found in sect's premises

Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 09:54 | 12.21.24

הרבי מלובביץ'

New York City to honor Lubavitcher Rebbe with renamed street in Crown Heights

Section of President St. to be renamed 'Lubavitcher Rebbe Way' to honor Chabad-Lubavitch movement leader; City Council praises his global contributions, including inspiring creation of federal food stamp program

Itamar Eichner | 19:01 | 12.20.24

הודעת איום נגד משפחת מלונאים יהודית-אמריקנית

FBI arrests suspect who threatened Jewish family that runs NY hotel: 'Sent pictures of guns and a knife'

The Settenbrino family, which operates the Blue Moon Hotel in Manhattan, has become the target of anti-Israel and antisemitic attacks after videos of their son Bram, a lone soldier who served as an IDF soldier, in which he says he bombed a mosque in Gaza circulated online; Suspect allegedly sent over 1,000 threatening messages to family members

Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:51 | 12.19.24

נזק נגרם לדלת הכניסה

Montreal synagogue firebombed in suspected hate crime

Eyewitnesses tell police saw at least one individual near Beth Tikvah synagogue before fire; blaze shatters window and door; 'Such acts of violence cannot be ignored or minimized,' says rabbi

Itamar Eichner | 18:11 | 12.18.24

רותם, שירן וילדיהם

IDF reservist surprises wife and children he left in US to go fight

Shiran and Rotem Shamai left for a World Zionist Organization mission in Philadelphia before the war, but Rotem returned to Israel to serve; the couple and their children reunite in touching moment after over 200 days apart

Itamar Eichner | 14:17 | 12.18.24

הפגנת חרדים בירושלים במחאה על חוק הגיוס

This is why Haredim refuse to enlist in the IDF: A deep dive

The refusal of most ultra-Orthodox men to enlist has a long history, which stems in part from preventing assimilation into Israeli society – and because of this, the dream of equality in sharing the burden of IDF service seems distant; Haredi leaders sought to restore the voice of the Torah that was silenced after the Holocaust, but what began as an exemption for for about 400 Torah scholars has now reached tens of thousands

Shilo Freid | 13:01 | 12.18.24

הרב דוד סתיו בכנס יהדות בהסכמה

National Religious sector rabbis call for a hostage deal: 'A religious and moral duty'

Religious Zionist rabbis publish a letter urging the government to pursue a deal to bring back the hostages: 'Israel stands in a position of significant strength, which allows it to bear the painful costs necessary to bring home our brothers and sisters,' the rabbis wrote

Shilo Freid | 19:16 | 12.17.24

מודעה עם פרטים על ההופעה של בני פרידמן

Hasidic music star's UK concert canceled over 'security concerns'

Benny Friedman’s London concert, scrapped by the Clapham Grand venue after tickets already on sale ; Organizers, facing resistance from venues unwilling to host Jewish events, vow to find a larger hall to deliver their message of unity and pride

Itamar Eichner | 15:43 | 12.17.24

מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות בטיימס סקוור ניו יורק

Cornell University president under fire for condemning anti-Israel course

University's professor association accuses Prof. Michael Kotlikoff of trying to control pedagogical direction in the institute after a private email criticizing controversial course is leaked

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:56 | 12.17.24

אשר דויטש

Leader of hardline Jerusalem Faction Rabbi Asher Deutsch dies at 79

Head of Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak frequently spoke out strongly against conscription of Haredim into IDF

Shilo Freid | 17:45 | 12.16.24

הראשון לציון, הרב יצחק יוסף

Former chief rabbi: 'Even someone who's idle shouldn't join the army'

In recorded video, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urges all ultra-Orthodox men to ignore military draft orders, even those not studying in yeshivas

Shilo Freid | 10:16 | 12.15.24

רחוב בוונדליץ

German court returns home to Jewish owners after 85 years

Leipzig's Federal Administrative Court rules tenants of Wandlitz home, originally purchased by Jews and forcibly sold to Germans in 1939, must return property to rightful Jewish owners

Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 09:54 | 12.15.24

סידני אוסטרליה מכונית הוצתה וכתובות אנטישמיות רוססו על מבנים בפרבר וולארה

'No place for hatred in a just society': Jewish Agency heads denounce rising number of antisemitic incidents

Sharp rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide include arson attacks on synagogues, violence against Jewish institutions and Jewish people; Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog and Board of Governors head Mark Wilf issue strong message to world leaders amid violence and hate against Jewish communities; 'We expect significant responses against all manifestations of antisemitism, everywhere and on every platform'

Itamar Eichner | 22:50 | 12.12.24

האם הסבירה, הספר גזז את הפאות

Jewish boy’s sidelocks cut off in alleged antisemitic incident in New Jersey

Mother of 11-year-old says told barber not to touch his sidelocks, to which he nodded in agreement; moments later, he cut them off; distraught mother and son leave barbershop in tears; 'He could not get himself to go to school the next day because of all the shame and embarrassment he felt'

Itamar Eichner | 14:55 | 12.12.24

ארון הקודש וספרי תורה בבית כנסת בדמשק ב-2007

Fate of Syria’s last Jews uncertain after Assad’s fall

Jewish Agency confirms hasn't received any inquiries from Jewish individuals in Syria or their relatives; estimates suggest only 20 to 30 Jews remain in country, many of whom conceal their religious identity out of fear

Itamar Eichner | 12:00 | 12.12.24

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'It's extraordinarily important to remind ourselves that we're all connected as a people'

Visiting Israel, 2 US rabbis express their solidarity with the Israeli people following October 7 and as Jews around the world face rising antisemitism; 'It’s important to come here and pray with our feet'

Ynetnews | 11:20 | 12.12.24

ראש ממשלת אוסטרליה אנתוני אלבניזי

Australian PM condemns Melbourne synagogue firebombing as ‘vile act of cruelty’

Amid criticism over his handling of rising antisemitism in Australia, Anthony Albanese pens opinion piece in Sydney Morning Herald following visit to site of synagogue arson attack

Itamar Eichner | 21:54 | 12.11.24

ד"ר עלי רשיד אל נעימי בשבעה של הרב צבי קוגן

After Dubai murder, Chabad balances open door policy with security concerns

More than 15 years after a terror attack on a Mumbai Chabad house led Chabad institutions around the world to tighten their security, the recent murder of Chabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai has Chabad emissaries on high alert

Nathan Klabin/The Media Line | 20:03 | 12.11.24

סידני אוסטרליה מכונית הוצתה וכתובות אנטישמיות רוססו על מבנים בפרבר וולארה

Car torched, buildings painted with anti-Israel graffiti in Australia

Prime minister calls attack in Sydney suburb with large Jewish population a 'hate crime; Comes just days after arson attack o synagogue in Melbourne

News Agencies | 07:21 | 12.11.24

אילוסטרציה

Hasidic man married to 2 women gives one a divorce after pressure

Man from Kiryas Joel, the center of the Satmar Hasidic movement, granted a Jewish religious divorce to his first wife after 10 years of refusal following legal efforts and persuasion

Shilo Freid | 00:20 | 12.11.24

העלה יהודים מסוריה לישראל. מרקו (מרדכי) חליפה ז"ל

'It’s a shame my father isn’t here to see Assad's fall'

Family members of prosecuted Jews in Syria recount the cruelty of Assad's line and say they finally have closure following the regime's end

Shilo Freid | 11:48 | 12.10.24

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Colombian olim serve more than 250 days in IDF reserves: 'Fulfilling our Zionist dream'

Yehezkel, Andres, Aaron and Daniel complete 250 days of reserve duty after serving as combat soldiers in the IDF; They are responsible for bringing fallen soldiers to burial

Gilad Cohen | 23:57 | 12.09.24

שריפה בבית כנסת במלבורן שבאוסטרליה

Australian police say Melbourne synagogue blaze likely terrorism

Victoria police chief says force hunting for three suspects identified, claiming progress being made in investigation of fire

AFP | 06:48 | 12.09.24

People in Parliament Square during a Campaign Against Antisemitism march and rally in central London

‘Successive governments have failed us’ – Marching against anti-Jewish hate

Thousands have marched through central London against antisemitism as organizers claimed British Jews had been failed by both Conservative and Labour governments

Justin Cohen, Jewish News | 00:04 | 12.09.24

הפגנה פרו-ישראלית בלונדון

Majority of Israeli Jews feel connection to Diaspora Jewry, survey finds

Central Bureau of Statistics poll finds link between level of religious belief and degree of care to safety of Jews across the world; youth more prone to feel connection than older population

Yaron Drukman | 20:22 | 12.08.24

מוציאים תשמישי קדושה מבית הכנסת

Australian Jews not surprised by synagogue arson attack

President of the Australian Zionist Federation says the government bears responsibility after failing to call out antisemitism early and strongly enough, and not supporting Israel in the UN, which he says is corrupt and antisemitic

Alexandra Lukash | 13:00 | 12.08.24

שרי מקרסון בשידור ב-sky news

Australian news anchor slams country's PM after synagogue fire

Jewish host Sharri Markson says in interview with Ynet that Australia's antisemitism wave culminated in incident, highlighting government's weak response

Roi Rubinstein | 21:13 | 12.06.24

ספר תורה שהוצא מבית הכנסת

Netanyahu links Australian government to Melbourne synagogue fire

PM blasts Labor-led government, says 'extreme anti-Israeli position' inextricably linked to antisemitic arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue

Nina Fox | 16:09 | 12.06.24

נזק כבד נגרם למקום

Manhunt underway after Melbourne synagogue arson attack

'To attack a place of worship is an attack on Australian values. To attack a synagogue is an act of antisemitism,' Australian prime minister says

Ynet | 11:52 | 12.06.24

שריפה בבית כנסת במלבורן שבאוסטרליה

Australia's largest synagogue damaged in suspected antisemitic arson attack

Witnesses say two masked individuals poured gasoline inside Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and ignited it; 2 hospitalized for smoke inhalation, building sustains significant damage; condition of Torah scrolls remains unclear

Itamar Eichner | 00:23 | 12.06.24

מחאה פרו פלסטינית באוניברסיטת סטנפורד

Jewish doctoral student left Stanford because of 'pervasive antisemitism'

Zahava Feldstein explains in a column for a US Jewish magazine why she dropped out of a coveted program at the prestigious university; Stanford dean told her that 'Zionists are the in-group upon which white supremacy depends'; Stanford is carefully examining the issue'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:11 | 12.05.24

ג'ודית באטלר, נעמי קליין ונורמן פינקלשטיין

Aggressors and victims: The warped worldview of high-profile Zionist-hating Jews

Prominent Jewish figures, including Naomi Klein, Judith Butler and Norman Finkelstein, have publicly condemned Zionism, labeling it a colonialist and oppressive ideology; their critiques reflect a broader phenomenon of Jewish anti-Zionism, fueled by a false dichotomy that divides humanity into aggressors and victims

Yaniv Pohoryles | 23:21 | 12.04.24

ההפגנה נגד ישראל בפרלמנט הקנדי

Jewish protesters occupy Canadian Parliament building lobby to demand arms embargo on Israel

Jewish protesters supporting Palestinians staged a demonstration inside Canada’s Parliament, saying that 'Every F-35 fighter jet and Apache helicopter dropping bombs on Lebanon and Gaza right now is packed with hundreds of Canadian-made components'

Itamar Eichner | 19:34 | 12.04.24

גרגור פורמאנק באחד המסמכים שהוצגו

100-year-old former Nazi guard declared fit to stand trial

Former concentration camp guard Gregor Formanek, charged with aiding and abetting the murder of 3,322 people, had been deemed unfit for trial due to his condition until an appeal overturned the decision

Itamar Eichner, Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 19:17 | 12.04.24

Rabbi David Wolpe addressing Beren Scholars and parents at the opening session

Program prepares Jewish American high schoolers for antisemitism on US college campuses

Sinai Temple’s Beren Scholars Program trains Jewish high school students to combat antisemitism on college campuses, build interfaith allyships, and advocate for Jewish causes, with plans to expand nationally by 2025

Clint Van Winkle/The Media Line | 16:55 | 12.04.24

הפגנות פרו פלסטיניות בדיסלדורף גרמניה

Report: Antisemitic incidents in Australia quadruple, sparking urgent calls for action

Over 2,000 cases recorded between October 2023 and September 2024; Triggered partly by October 7 Hamas attack, spike includes vandalism, harassment and physical assaults

Itamar Eichner | 22:40 | 12.02.24

הדמיה של הפארק בקייב

Ukraine to establish Golda Meir memorial park in Kyiv: 'She is one of us'

Kyiv City Council has approved the construction of a park in a prestigious area of the city center, dedicated to Golda Meir, who was born in Ukraine’s capital; The park will feature a massive wall made of Jerusalem stone, engraved with quotes from Meir’s writings

Itamar Eichner | 11:16 | 12.02.24

NCSY

English-speaking youth group helps new Israeli olim adjust

NCSY Israel and student participant talk with Ynet about group's purpose and aim to help new immigrant teens adapt to life in Israel and face struggles together

Ynetnews | 19:48 | 12.01.24

אילוסטרציה

Neo-Nazis attack ultra-Orthodox man in Vienna during far-right demonstration

The Haredi man who was on his way to the synagogue was attacked by members of the neo-Nazi hooligan group, the Vienna Dance Brigade; The attackers stole his shtreimel and kippa and fled

Itamar Eichner | 18:31 | 12.01.24

המסמכים נחשפו באירוע בברלין

Nazi documents show discrimination against Jewish doctors

Newly discovered ledgers show Nazi practices aiming to siphon out Jewish doctors from Germany and change their titles to 'caregivers'; documents to be presented at Yad Vashem

Itamar Eichner | 12:01 | 12.01.24

מצעד ניאו נאצי בבולגריה

Bulgarian officials push to end annual march promoting antisemitism

Prosecutor general calls for immediate cancellation of annual Lukov March in Sofia, citing promotion of overt antisemitic messages and harm to social cohesion and international relations

Itamar Eichner | 22:06 | 11.30.24

פליירים בלונדון: "ציונים, עזבו את בריטניה או תיטבחו"

Antisemitic UK posters call for 'Zionist-free zone'

Flyers threatening Jews to leave London or be 'slaughtered' send shockwaves across Jewish community, which urges authorities to treat threats with utmost seriousness

Itamar Eichner | 23:48 | 11.28.24

Rally in Amsterdam

Thousands rally in Amsterdam against antisemitism

Amid rise in incidents targeting Jews and Israelis, supporters gather in solidarity with local Jewish community, urging action to curb surge in antisemitism

Ynetnews | 22:48 | 11.28.24

חרבות ברזל, מפגינים נגד ישראל בכרייסטצ'רץ' ניו-זילנד

Antisemitic incidents skyrocket in New Zealand following war

Report issued by local Jewish community shows significant rise in assaults and harassment against Jewish people since October 7, 2023

Itamar Eichner | 21:04 | 11.28.24

חוגגים את הסיגד בטיילת ארמון הנציב

Sigd's miracle cure to unify the Israeli people

The Sigd holiday emphasizes Ethiopian Jewry’s covenant with God and values of hope, unity and equality; rooted in the dream of Jerusalem, it calls on Israeli society to renew trust, transcend divisions and embrace shared destiny

Rabbi Sharon Shalom | 18:49 | 11.28.24

מקום הפיגוע בגרמניה

Israel approves memorials for Jewish victims of antisemitic attacks worldwide

Joint committee of Israeli government and national institutions officially recognizes dozens of victims of antisemitic violence abroad since state's founding; public submissions for recognition invited, based on defined criteria for eligibility

Itamar Eichner | 18:06 | 11.28.24

צבי קוגן נעדר באיחוד האמרויות

Jewish activist says Dubai feels safe, despite murder of Chabad rabbi

'I've been here this whole time and not once did I ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable. And I'm proudly Jewish. I don't hide it,' says activist Victoria Zirkiev

Inbal Ann Bouskila | 17:31 | 11.28.24

צבי קוגן נעדר באיחוד האמרויות

Chabad emissary remembers Rabbi Zvi Kogan: ‘He always thought of how to help others’

Rabbi Chezki Malka of Cape Town remembers Kogan as a devoted friend and helper, vowing to honor his legacy by continuing to spread light and kindness despite the tragedy

Inbal Ann Bouskila | 12:04 | 11.28.24

Chabad emissaries Raizel and Daniel Namdar with their children

Chabad couple speak out after murder of rabbi in Dubai: ‘The answer to hate is to be stronger Jews'

Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murder has raised global concerns about antisemitism; Daniel and Raizel Namdar stress resilience, urging Jews to strengthen their identity and counter hatred with positivity, light and a renewed commitment to outreach

Inbal Ann Bouskila | 11:12 | 11.28.24

אילוסטרציה

Hasidic man married to 2 women gets ultimatum from prominent rabbi

The Satmar Rebbe has intervened in a case in which a man has refused to divorce his first wife and married another; Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum has given the divorce-refuser 24 hours in which to free his first wife

Shilo Freid | 10:25 | 11.28.24

מתוך "חג ההודיה"

Two Jewish concepts that can enhance your Thanksgiving

The Jewish practice of gratitude aligns closely with the holiday spirit, emphasizing the power of specific and habitual expressions of thanks; recognizing blessings and routine kindness deepens relationships, fosters contentment and transforms the holiday into a meaningful spiritual experience

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen | 22:32 | 11.27.24

פמקה הלסמה

Amsterdam mayor says can't protect 'pro-Jewish protesters'

Femke Halsema shoots down pro-Israel groups organizing rally denouncing antisemitism in the country in central location, citing security concerns

Ynetnews | 12:26 | 11.27.24

Stamford Hill

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish girl in UK seriously injured in suspected antisemitic attack

A man threw glass bottles from his balcony at a group of ultra-Orthodox girls walking home in Stamford Hill; One of the girls was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition

Itamar Eichner | 20:55 | 11.26.24

בני העדה התאיופית בחג הסיגד בירושלים

The recognition of the Jewishness of Beta Israel

Ethiopian Jews, or Beta Israel, have long faced debate over their Jewish status; most have undergone symbolic conversions, recognized by Israel’s Rabbinate and Chabad; misunderstandings abroad persist, driven by ignorance of halachic rulings, not racism

Rabbi Sharon Shalom | 15:14 | 11.26.24

$4.7 million in a single New York event for injured IDF soldiers: ‘I wish I was in Israel right now, this is the least we can do'

Belev Echad gala event in the US gathers donors in a spectacular event for the sake of injured IDF soldiers impacted by the Gaza war

Liron Nagler-Cohen, New York | 10:53 | 11.26.24

אלכסנדרה ז'וסטקיביץ

Illinois court indicts Jewish woman for hate crime after attacking Palestinians

Charges claim Alexandra Szustakiewicz shouted and attempted to harm a Palestinian-American couple over a T-shirt captioned with 'Palestine'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:44 | 11.26.24

הרב בנימין יעקבס, הולנד

Chabad emissaries say 'it's hard to walk down the street with visible Jewish symbol'

Chabad emissaries worldwide are speaking out about the surge in antisemitism since the October 7 terror attack; 'Every time I leave my house, people shout ‘Free Palestine’ and other remarks' rabbi in Netherlands says; Chabad rabbi in Barcelona: 'Security at all Jewish community institutions has been significantly increased recently'

Shilo Freid | 15:05 | 11.25.24

צבי קוגן נעדר באיחוד האמרויות

Helping every Jew: Who are Chabad's emissaries?

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, murdered in the UAE, was among thousands of Chabad emissaries serving worldwide; unlike ambassadors on temporary assignments, Chabad emissaries settle permanently in their communities, blending into local life to provide spiritual and practical support

Shilo Freid | 01:08 | 11.25.24

סידי מוחמד עבדאללהי

Muslim suspect who shot Jewish man in Chicago planned attack on synagogue

Authorities say data from Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi’s phone reveals antisemitic motives, including synagogue locations marked days before attack, searches for 'Jewish community center' and 'gun store' and over 100 antisemitic and pro-Hamas images and videos

Itamar Eichner | 21:19 | 11.24.24

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