Jewish World
DC rabbi harassed by pro-Palestinian protesters while praying for hostages wins $182K
Judge orders pro-Palestinian activists to pay damages to Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld after falsely accusing him of harassment during his prayer vigil for Israeli hostages outside the embassy in DC; court finds no evidence to support their claims
Daniel Edelson, New York | 02:39 | 04.07.25
יעקב ישראל דה-האן
Orthodox Jewish, anti-Zionist and gay: The story of Jacob Israël de Haan
Jacob Israël de Haan's assassination is considered the first political murder in modern Israeli history; a trailblazing figure in early LGBTQ literature and a staunch anti-Zionist, he defied all labels—revered by both Haredi extremists and members of the Dutch gay community
Shmuel Munitz | 01:54 | 04.07.25
Israelis can have a civil wedding online—here's how
Thousands of Israeli couples are now bypassing the Rabbinate and marrying online through Utah, the world’s top destination for remote civil weddings; but this should not stop Israelis from demanding legislation for civil marriage and divorce
Rabbi Attorney Uri Regev, Shira Hofesh | 14:56 | 04.06.25
מתחם הדירות
Haredi landlord sues Colorado, alleging antisemitic, selective enforcement over violations
Zev Baumgarten is accusing the city of selective and antisemitic enforcement after receiving 26 citations for poor property maintenance; His claims include antisemitic remarks allegedly made by city inspectors and prosecutors, while the city points to pests, severe neglect and gang activity at his properties
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:39 | 04.06.25
לאס פלמאס
Scenic views and anti-Israel politics: Jews of Las Palmas navigate local hostility
The Jewish community of Las Palmas, just 20 families strong, faces serious challenges to its continuity and security; still, it preserves its traditions, welcomes visitors and remains deeply committed to sustaining Jewish life in the Canary Islands
Ayelet Mamo Shay | 18:50 | 04.05.25
דגל איראן
Iran linked to foiled assassination plot against Jewish rabbi in Azerbaijan, report says
Azerbaijani security forces foil Iranian Quds Force plot to assassinate Rabbi Shneor Segal via criminal proxies recruited inside the country
Yentnews | 17:23 | 04.05.25
Spanish police in Barcelona
‘They walk our streets’: Hezbollah instills fear in Spanish Jews as gov’t fails to confront terror cells
The arrest of three suspects accused of building exploding drones in the city center has raised alarms about terrorist activity and rising antisemitism in Europe
Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 17:10 | 04.04.25
The Cup of Joy
World’s oldest known kiddush cup to go on public display in New York
Sotheby’s to publicly unveil Cup of Joy ahead of October auction, expected to fetch $3–5M; crafted in 11th-century Khorasan, silver goblet, inscribed in Hebrew and Arabic, reflects rich Jewish-Muslim cultural exchange along Silk Road
Daniel Edelson, New York | 15:03 | 04.04.25
מחנה הריכוז לשעבר בוכנוולד גרמניה
Buchenwald drops speaker who equated Holocaust with Palestinian Nakba
Israeli embassy in Germany intervenes to cancel philosopher Omri Boehm’s speech at former Nazi concentration camp, citing his Holocaust minimization and criticism of Yad Vashem; ambassador calls invitation an insult and accuses Boehm of politicizing history
Itamar Eichner | 09:22 | 04.04.25
השחתת מרכז יהודי בקולורדו
Jewish community shaken after Colorado center vandalized: 'We left Russia to escape this'
Ohr Avner Jewish center in Aurora, Colorado suffers most serious act of vandalism since opening two decades ago; 'We are going to rebuild,' leaders vow
Itamar Eichner | 00:14 | 04.04.25
חברי המשלחת במחנה ההשמדה אושוויץ
In first, ultra-Orthodox students join Holocaust remembrance trip to Poland
Ultra-Orthodox teenagers studying in yeshiva high schools embarked on a journey through Nazi death camps and historic Jewish sites in Poland; 'Today, they know where they came from, and this is another step toward building a more united Israeli society'
Shilo Freid | 16:17 | 04.03.25
רב הכותל משגיח על העבודות
Notes from Qatar, Yemen and Iran calling for peace placed in the Western Wall
Western Wall Heritage Foundation says notes contain heartfelt requests for peace, reconciliation and stronger ties between nations; prayer notes cleared from Western Wall stones and transferred for religious burial ahead of Passover
Shilo Freid | 09:56 | 04.03.25
סשה טרופנוב ליד קברו של הרבי מלובביץ'
Captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov prays for hostages at Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave
Troufanov, who was released after 498 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza, also visited Rebbe’s study hall and other sites within the complex
Itamar Eichner | 22:17 | 04.02.25
מצעד הדייקיות בניו יורק - מדירים את השתתפותם של "ציונים" מהמצעד
'Committed to Palestinian liberation just as to LGBTQ rights': New York Dyke March bans ‘Zionists’
Organizers say move reflects commitment to 'community's values against Zionism, racism and anti-LGBTQ hatred'; in response, former committee members launch 'Shalom Dyke' as inclusive space for Jewish lesbians
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:50 | 04.02.25
Yad Vashem brings to life 5,000 Jewish communities lost in the Holocaust
The installation, a joint initiative between museum and EU, projects light, sound and animation onto the Valley of the Communities’ walls, telling story of more than 5,000 communities that existed before the Holocaust
Itamar Eichner | 11:37 | 04.02.25
אילוס שטיפת רכב
NY car wash charged Jews triple in Passover pricing scandal
New York Attorney General's Office reveals business charged Jewish customers $169 for service that normally costs $47; probe reveals discrimination has gone on for years, especially during Passover season; employee says Jewish cars 'are so dirty'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 01:38 | 04.02.25
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Inside the mission restoring lives of Israel’s war-wounded heroes
Rabbi Uriel Vigler and Dr. Omri Ayalon are transforming care for wounded IDF soldiers through Belev Echad, flying them to NYC for advanced surgeries and rehab; since October 7, over 2,000 have been treated, with 250 more on a growing waitlist relying entirely on donor support
Itamar Eichner | 12:16 | 04.01.25
הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית באוניברסיטת הרווארד
Trump admin says Harvard federal grants, contracts under review over alleged antisemitism
$255.6 million in contracts between Ivy League school, its affiliates and federal government are being reviewed, along with $8.7 billion in multi-year grant commitments
Reuters | 23:12 | 03.31.25
מרים יארימי ליד הרכב שבו נהגה בתאונה
Driver who killed Haredi mother, 2 daughters in deadly Midwood crash claims was 'possessed’
According to law enforcment, Miriam Yarimi, whose license was suspended at time of accident, told paramedics she was being pursued by the CIA; acquaintances say she is 'unstable'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 22:30 | 03.31.25
מרים יארימי ליד הרכב שבו נהגה בתאונה
Woman who killed ultra-Orthodox mother, 2 daughters in Brooklyn crash had 93 violations, suspended license
Miriam Yarimi is a professional wigmaker, had accumulated 93 traffic violations and had been fined more than $10,000, including 20 tickets for speeding
Daniel Edelson, New York | 22:36 | 03.30.25
Passover 2025: Sell your Chametz online
Sell your chametz with ease! Let Ynetnews and Tzohar save you the hassle; Simply fill out your details, and your chametz will be sold on the eve of the holiday
Ynet | 18:16 | 03.30.25
חכם יונס חמאמי בריאיון בטלוויזיה
Iran’s Jewish community leader compares Israel to ISIS on live television
Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalehzar decries the Jewish state on live television broadcast while distancing himself from Zionism using broken Hebrew in what was likely a dictated speech; Remarks aired on one of Iran’s most popular talk shows
Itamar Eichner | 17:04 | 03.30.25
הנזק בבית הכנסת וספר תורה שהוצא מהמקום
'There have never been worse times for Jews in Australia'
Jeremy Leibler, president of Australia’s Zionist Federation, details the trauma of rising antisemitism post-October 7 and condemns political inaction after a Melbourne synagogue arson attack and a 700% spike in hate crimes
Yaniv Pohoryles | 11:23 | 03.30.25
מימין: מתנאל ליסנר, שני משמאל: אפרים יכמן ז"ל
He survived the war—and shared his comrade’s final song with the world
Amid lull in Gaza fighting, Efraim Yachman and Matanel Lisner composed a melody for a verse from Psalms; Yachman fell in battle a month later; their battlefield-born song was released on his 23rd birthday, performed by Lisner and peers from Yeruham’s Hesder Yeshiva
Shilo Freid | 11:08 | 03.30.25
זירת התאונה בברוקלין
Mother, two daughters killed in Midwood crash; young son in critical condition
Natasha (Sara) Saada and daughters Diana, 7, and Debra, 5, were struck while walking home from synagogue; Driver Miriam Yarimi, had her license previously suspended
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:52 | 03.30.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו
Diplomacy or war: The dilemma of politicizing the fight against antisemitism
Israel’s diaspora minister called for combating antisemitism with 'full-scale war' rather than diplomatic efforts in his speech at a conference marked by political tensions, high-profile absences and a clear message of ideological resolve  
Gabriel Colodro/ The Media Line | 08:55 | 03.30.25
A young boy gets his face painted with glow-in-the-dark colors during a community event hosted by the Jewish community in Palm Beach, Florida
Jewish life in Trump's Palm Beach: Faith, security and the aftermath of October 7
Despite rising antisemitism following October 7 attack, one of America's largest and fastest-growing Jewish communities responds with resilience and unity as community engagement surges 40%, coupled with increased efforts to strengthen Jewish identity
Eli Mandelbaum | 22:25 | 03.29.25
יהודים באיראן עם דגלי המדינה
Iranian Jews protest against Israel, denounce 'Zionist regime'
Dr. Homayoun Sameh, the Jewish representative in Iran’s parliament, said 'The free world must stand against the Zionist regime and its crimes'
Itamar Eichner | 17:17 | 03.28.25
Where Nazis burned books Israel's stories of the massacre are told
Berlin's Babelplatz is transformed into Hostage Square where, with the use of VR, visitors are transported to the Gaza border on Oct. 7 to see, hear and feel what the victims of the atrocities endured; As antisemitism rises again, people must see the cruelty with their own eyes, organizers say
Sharon Kidon | 13:04 | 03.28.25
כריסטופר בראון, שתכנן לבצע מתקפת ירי נגד בית כנסת ונשפט למאסר
Inside the plot to attack NYC synagogues: How two troubled young men turned to extremism
Matthew Maher and Christopher Brown, who faced troubled childhoods and mental illness, planned an attack on a New York synagogue; The New York Times reveals their path from shelters to extremist ties. 'I regret ruining Matthew’s life,' Brown said
Itamar Eichner | 23:01 | 03.27.25
מחאה בירושלים
Thousands of haredim protest in Jerusalem against military conscription: "We are scapegoats for soldiers in Gaza'
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews call to 'fight Amalek', referring not to Hamas but to the IDF; 'A law should be passed that everyone goes to yeshiva, not to the army'
Idan Blumhof, Shilo Freid | 18:19 | 03.27.25
התיק הוחזר לבעלים
Yeshiva student finds, returns $100k in jewels after Newark Airport bag mix-up
Jerusalem yeshiva student says integrity and Jewish values pushed him to return lost bag he found containing valuables to relieves owner
Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 14:01 | 03.27.25
דונלד טראמפ עצרת קמפיין בחירות טולסה אוקלהומה
The rise of antisemitism on the American right: 'Trafficking in toxic ideas'
The Democrats have yet to recover from their crushing defeat to Trump, while on the right, commentators and influencers who were previously ostracized are beginning to gain legitimacy—expressing the same antisemitism that originally drove American Jews to the Republicans
Sapir Benjamin | 10:30 | 03.27.25
חילוץ ילדים מהמתחם
Israel intensifies diplomacy with Guatemala to repatriate 'Lev Tahor' cult survivors
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks with his Guatemalan counterpart in attempted move to repatriate rescued Israeli children despite bureaucratic obstacles
Itamar Eichner | 19:29 | 03.26.25
שוק מחנה יהודה
Switching sides: Few Israelis leave Judaism, many shift within it
Pew survey finds 22% of Israeli Jews have shifted their religious identity within Judaism, mostly from religious or traditional to secular, while Haredim show the highest retention and stability; findings highlight the unusually strong grip of Jewish identity in Israel; US Jews see modest disaffiliation compared to Israel’s high retention
Ynetnews | 15:57 | 03.26.25
העבודות שהחלו במקום
Court ruling allows construction on contested Jewish cemetery land in Poland
Controversial construction project in Nowa Slupia ignites outrage as activists and religious leaders clash with local authorities over desecration of historic Jewish burial site
Itamar Eichner | 14:57 | 03.26.25
חאבייר חררדו מיליי נשיא ארגנטינה ויצחק הרצוג נשיא המדינה בביקור בקיבוץ ניר עוז
Argentina to unseal archives on Nazi fugitives given refuge after WWII
President Javier Milei ordered the declassification of government documents on Nazi criminals who found refuge in the country after World War II, including details of their financial activities
Itamar Eichner | 23:27 | 03.25.25
פרופ' דוויין בות'
UPenn fires lecturer over antisemitic cartoons as federal pressure increases
Political cartoonist Dwayne Booth's images include imagery of 'Zionists' drinking 'Gazan blood,' Jews in Nazi death camps holding signs that read 'Stop the Holocaust in Gaza' and 'Gaza: The World’s Largest Concentration Camp'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:32 | 03.25.25
הילדה ליד מכוניתו של החשוד
Connecticut man arrested after attempted abduction of 8-year-old Jewish girl
Local community’s swift action stops predator’s abduction attempt after ultra-Orthodox girl flees man who attempted to lure her into getting into his car's trunk
Itamar Eichner | 12:56 | 03.25.25
אילוס יהודים חרדים בניו יורק, ארה''ב
US joins antisemitism lawsuit against NY town for blocking housing project for ultra-Orthodox Jews
'Dirty money from the Jewish mafia is involved, and you wonder why Germans did what they say they did', says one resident of Forestburgh, NY, which is obstructing the Lost Lake Holdings project; Town officials warn that the Jews 'take over, like locusts — killing everything they encounter, draining every last resource'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:59 | 03.25.25
הפגנה והדלקת נרות מחוץ לכלא איילון בו מוחזק הנגד ארי רונפלד
List of Jewish leaders boycotting Chikli’s antisemitism conference is growing
The participation of far-right figures in Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli’s antisemitism conference has some second-guessing their attendance, while others define their inclusion as a ‘feature – not a flaw’
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 20:40 | 03.24.25
Masked man vandalizes London synagogue, kosher restaurant in suspected hate crime
Suspect, wearing hoodie and with his face covered, seen on CCTV tearing down and pocketing mezuzahs from a French-Mediterranean eatery, and nearby Chabad synagogue in north London
Itamar Eichner | 17:26 | 03.24.25
אסתי שושן
The rise of ultra-Orthodox feminism: a movement against all odds
Once deemed impossible, Haredi women have organized to challenge exclusion from political parties; while no women have entered the Knesset yet, their activism is reshaping political discourse
Eliezer Hayun | 08:56 | 03.24.25
סיגל שטיינר מנצורי, ששכלה ב-7 באוקטובר את בנותיה נורל ורויה ז״ל שנרצחו במסיבת הנובה, עם גרסיאלה ליניאל, שאיבדה את בנה בפיגוע בקהילה היהודית בבואנוס אירס ב-1994
Bereaved October 7 mothers meet Buenos Aires bombing victims' mothers in Argentina
Eti Raz and Sigal Steiner Mansouri, who lost their children in October 7 Hamas attack, meet with mothers who lost children in 1994 Jewish community center bombing; 'We agreed that only a bond of love can stand against terror,' mothers say
Itamar Eichner | 08:41 | 03.24.25
אלכסנדר משקביץ
Head of the Kazakhstan Jewish Congress dies at 72
Alexander Mashkevich, a co-owner of the Eurasian Resources Group and one of the wealthiest individuals in Kazakhstan, played a key role in strengthening Jewish religious life and communities in the country; his fortune was estimated at $1.5 billion
Itamar Eichner | 16:08 | 03.23.25
הרב אריה אנגלברג
Rabbi in France attacked, bitten on his way home from synagogue; attacker arrested
Chief rabbi of Orléans attacked with punches, kicks and a bite on the shoulder while returning from synagogue with his 9-year-old son; City's mayor calls it 'despicable and intolerable act'
12:49 | 03.23.25
שוטרים שומרים על בית הכנסת בציריך, שוויץ
Antisemitic incidents spike in Switzerland since October 7
New report reveals a sharp 287% increase in antisemitic incidents in Switzerland since October 7 massacre, with a surge in violent incidents, including physical attacks and  attempted arson of a synagogue; The Jewish community is demanding increased security and legal measures against incitement        
Itamar Eichner | 09:07 | 03.23.25
נזק נגרם לקיר חיצוני ב"היפר כשר"
Paris kosher supermarket set ablaze decade after Hyper Cacher terror attack
CCTV footage captures arsonist setting fire to store entrance and nearby garbage bin, in what local Jewish community calls deliberate attack; incident occurs as French president takes part in memorial ceremony for victims of 2015 attack
Itamar Eichner | 15:39 | 03.22.25
Canada antisemitic attacks
Rise in antisemitic attacks sparks rare charges in landmark Canada case
Toronto man becomes first in Canada charged with advocating genocide over antisemitic social media posts and attacks on Jewish institutions, as hate crimes surge amid Gaza war tensions
Daniel Edelson, New York | 17:47 | 03.21.25
השר עמיחי שיקלי ואריאל מוזיקנט
'Morally indefensible' outrage after minister invites 'racists' to antisemitism conference
Jewish leaders in Europe condemn Minister Amichai Chikli warn the move undermines Holocaust survivors’ legacy, alienates Jewish communities and strengthens extremist parties seeking legitimacy under Israel’s endorsement
Tamar Sebok, Paris | 10:26 | 03.19.25
הרב עדיאל גץ ולוחמים בגדוד
Meet the rabbi guiding the IDF's Druze battalion: 'The soldiers are eager to learn'
Rabbi Adiel Getz, a father of 10, shares deep conversations with Druze soldiers — from holiday traditions to shared destiny: 'They want to listen and delve deeper'
Shilo Freid | 15:21 | 03.18.25
צ'אק שומר והפגנה באונ' קולומביה
'Antisemitism explodes in ways we’ve never seen': Schumer warns of rising hate in the US
Most senior Jewish-American official condemns the UN’s Gaza genocide claims in a new book and says he has no faith in the international body; Senator is now facing Democratic backlash 
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 09:31 | 03.17.25
הכתובת שרוססה על הרכב
Antisemitism surges in Australia, raising concerns among Jewish community
Rising campus hostility, violent threats, protests, vandalism, and political tensions leave the Jewish communities on edge amid growing security concerns       
Yaniv Pohoryles | 07:02 | 03.17.25
אריק גולדשטיין ורונן מרלי ראש עיריית נהריה.
We Face a Monumental Task – Rebuilding, and Doing It Better
Since the beginning of the war, UJA-Federation of New York has invested hundreds of millions of shekels in emergency aid for northern residents. Now, together with local leaders, it is planning the return of evacuees and the development of the region. "Zionism is calling us—this is an opportunity to dream big and make it happen," says Itzik Shmuli, CEO of UJA Federation office in Israel 
Yuval Haninovich | 02:55 | 03.17.25
שלמה אברהמי (מימין), מנכ"ל מפעל "משכן התכלת"
Israeli manufacturer creates prayer shawls inspired by IDF unit colors
Israel’s leading Jewish prayer shawl maker is designing IDF unit-themed tallitot, aiming to foster pride and connection among soldiers; Many troops find strength in religious garments that tie them to tradition, faith and their military identity
Shilo Freid | 11:24 | 03.16.25
צרפת בחירות פרלמנט ז'ורדן ברדלה מגיב תוצאות
French far-right leader invited to Israeli antisemitism conference, sparking backlash
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli's invention of Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, leads to high-profile withdrawals from events by European Jewish leaders and officials
Tamar Sebok, Itamar Eichner | 09:01 | 03.16.25
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Queen Esther’s historic Purim crown resurfaces in Tel Aviv after decades
The silver-threaded Queen Esther crown, once central to Tel Aviv’s early Purim celebrations, returns to public display at the city museum after decades in obscurity — saved by a Chelouche family donation and restored to honor its cultural legacy
Havatzelet Damari | 12:10 | 03.14.25
רבה הראשי של איראן עם תלמידיו מחוץ לקבר מרדכי ואסתר
Iran’s chief rabbi leads Purim prayers at Mordechai and Esther's tomb
Rabbi Yehuda Gerami celebrates Jewish holiday at the ancient tomb of Mordechai and Esther in Hamadan alongside his students
Itamar Eichner | 08:57 | 03.14.25
גל גדות בטקס האוסקר
Like Queen Esther, Gal Gadot shows courage worthy of Jewish heroines
Opinion: Whether a queen of an empire or an international star, both are part of the Jewish people and that is their power; Gadot’s bold declaration of her Jewish identity echoes Queen Esther’s ancient bravery, revealing how embracing heritage fuels resilience against hate
Naftali Oppenheimer | 20:05 | 03.13.25
Ready to read the megillah
Purim is here: Live megillah reading from Tel Aviv | Watch Now
Against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire, ongoing concern for the hostages held in Gaza, and heightened security during Ramadan, communities across Israel are gathering for one of Purim’s central commandments — the public reading of the Book of Esther; Watch the live broadcast from Tel Aviv’s Bet El International Synagogue, part of the "Megillah in the Community" initiative by the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization
Ynet | 19:53 | 03.13.25
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