Jewish World
עקירת המזוזה בלונדון
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 Moss & Maple, a French-Mediterranean eatery, and nearby Chabad synagogue in West Hampstead
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 Shabak, 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
A short guide to celebrating Purim: This is what it can teach us for today
Purim reminds us, just like we read in the story in the Megillah, that our ability to withstand external enemies starts with internal unity
Rabbi Avi Berman | 14:27 | 03.13.25
Rare Renaissance-era Esther scroll travels from Israel to Italian museum
The scroll, written and illustrated in 1616, is part of 'Beautiful Esther: Purim, a Timeless Story,' an exhibition that opened this week at the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah in Ferrara
Itamar Eichner | 13:33 | 03.13.25
הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית באוניברסיטת הרווארד
'LSC anti-Israel stance poses national security risk'
Students accuse the London School of Economics of providing a platform that legitimized the terror group and downplayed its role in the October 7 massacre, and warn that the current student body at UK's universities will be the world's future leadership 
Ynetnews | 13:28 | 03.13.25
אבל אבלים מתאבלים אסון בית קברות בית עלמין
Israel's top rabbinical court overturns suicide victim's will
High Rabbinical Court has ruled that a woman who died by suicide cannot be cremated, despite a request in her will, and that her body must be buried in Israel
Attorney Mayan Peretz, Psak Din | 16:35 | 03.12.25
הפובליציסט הפלמי הרמן בריסלמנס
Belgian court acquits columnist who wrote he wants to 'shove a sharp knife into the throat of every Jew'
Belgian court acquits Flemish columnist Herman Brusselmans of hate speech, citing right to free expression; Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chairman of the European Jewish Association, condemned the ruling, saying it legitimizes calls for the murder of Jews without legal consequences
Itamar Eichner | 18:23 | 03.11.25
דנית ארליך. נפלה לנהר
Body of missing Jewish woman recovered in Montana river
After more than a week of searches, the body of 33-year-old Danit Ehrlich was found in the Clark Fork River after she apparently tried to save her dog, Bamba; 'We’re not surprised that she just jumped in. She didn’t even think twice' her father eulogized
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 22:58 | 03.10.25
Hamburg
The Jewish community of Hamburg after Oct. 7: Resilience in the face of adversity
The Jewish community of Hamburg is committed to strengthening its presence and identity through the rebuilding of its synagogue, expanding educational institutions, and fighting antisemitism, ensuring a proud and visible future        
Eli Mandelbaum | 11:08 | 03.10.25
סידני אוסטרליה מכונית הוצתה וכתובות אנטישמיות רוססו על מבנים בפרבר וולארה
Fake plan to attack Australia synagogue fabricated by organized crime, police say
Local authorities reveal a fabricated plot against a Sydney synagogue, orchestrated by organized crime to divert police resources amid rising antisemitic attacks
Reuters | 08:18 | 03.10.25
נפילת העץ בברוקלין
Watch: Brooklyn tree collapses seconds after Orthodox Jewish family passes
Ben and Shelly Kerstein, along with a relative, were walking on Saturday afternoon when suddenly, a tree collapsed behind them: 'We saw with our own eyes the hand of God protecting us,' they said        
Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:49 | 03.09.25
אישה מחסידות תולדות אהרן
'More strict than the rest': A rare look at Israel’s most insular Hasidic sect
Dr. Sima Zalcberg-Blak spent years uncovering the hidden lives of ultra-Orthodox Toldot Aharon women, shedding light on their strict traditions, deep faith and quiet defiance in a rapidly changing world
Eliezer Hayun | 15:03 | 03.09.25
סשה טרופנוב והרב זילברשטיין בבית הרב בבני ברק
Returned hostage Sasha Troufanov visits home of haredi rabbi who prayed for his release
Troufanov  meets Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein and recites Birkat Hagomel, a Jewish prayer of thanksgiving after surviving a dangerous situation; Sasha said: 'Even in the great darkness I felt that I was not alone'; the rabbi responded: 'You are a symbol of the Jewish nation. Jewish history will remember you and the other hostages'
Shilo Freid | 14:42 | 03.09.25
נזק כבד לבית הכנסת
Police arrest Arizona man in suspected arson attack on Casa Grande synagogue
Everardo Gregorio, 30, is charged with arson after fire devastates Casa Grande synagogue, raising community resilience and calls for support amid ongoing investigation
Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 11:38 | 03.09.25
מגלי יעל לוי ז"ל
Jewish woman murdered in her home in Buenos Aires
Magali Yael Levi, 28, was killed during a robbery in her home in the Recoleta neighborhood; Police suspect that the recently hired housekeeper was involved, and another person was recorded fleeing the scene
Itamar Eichner | 21:01 | 03.08.25
טקס חנוכת "בית רואי"
'Beit Roy': A legacy of support for Haredi soldiers in memory of Captain Roy Miller
Jerusalem’s new Beit Roy home provides a supportive community for ultra-Orthodox soldiers estranged from their families, fostering unity and legacy
Shilo Freid | 11:20 | 03.07.25
הפיצריה הכשרה ״רימון״, במדריד, ספרד
Arson attack targets crowded kosher pizza shop in Madrid
Rimon restaurant, located in the city center near a synagogue, was crowded when an unknown person suddenly appeared, poured gasoline, started a fire and fled; No one was injured thanks to the team that managed to quickly put out the fire; Federation of Jewish Communities in Spain: 'Antisemitic action aimed at causing victims'
Itamar Eichner | 18:44 | 03.06.25
הרב יצחק ניסים באיראן
Jewish life in pre-revolution Iran: Rare photos reveal Israeli rabbi’s deep ties to Iran's Jews
Rare footage and documents reveal how Israel’s Sephardic chief rabbi, Yitzhak Nissim, navigated pre-revolution Iran to support Jewish communities and address gender-based legal inequalities under Islamic law
Shilo Freid | 14:10 | 03.06.25
אחד המיצגים - הרשתות החברתיות מפתות ילדים ובייגל בצורת צלב קרס
Anti-hate message or controversy? German carnival float highlights social media’s role in extremism
Düsseldorf Fasching carnival featured bold float criticizing Germany’s far-right AfD and social media for spreading extremism; depicting hate as candy for children, it sparked debate on online incitement as Germany ramps up legal action against antisemitism
Itamar Eichner | 12:36 | 03.06.25
בלייק פלייטון, פעיל נגד אנטישמיות בקמפוסים
'It’s worth taking a stand on campus': Things every Jew should know before they go to college
A secular Jewish LGBTQ+ activist from a Reform background tried to join the liberal camp on a US campus — only to be rejected for supporting Israel; now, Blake Flayton is fighting back with a guidebook for students combating antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment
Yaniv Pohoryles | 20:52 | 03.05.25
Munich police
Germany reopens investigation into 1970 arson attack that killed 7 Holocaust survivors
Munich prosecutor's office announced the reopening of the investigation following new information recently received by the Bavarian judiciary’s commissioner for antisemitism; 7 residents, all Holocaust survivors, died in the February 1970 fire, but the identity of the perpetrator and the motive remain unknown
Itamar Eichner | 20:23 | 03.05.25
מימין: מארק צוקרברג מייקל בלומברג סרגיי ברין
A third of America's biggest donors are Jewish, survey finds
Heading the list of most generous philanthropists is Michael Bloomberg, after donating $3.7 billion, twice the sum of the next big donor; report finds most American billionaires opt to keep their fortune to themselves 
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:02 | 03.05.25
גל גדות נואמת בטקס קבלת האות ההוקרה של הליגה נגד השמצה
'My name is Gal, I am Jewish and we have had enough of this hate'
In a powerful ADL speech, Gal Gadot called for hostage release and shared how she found solace in a synagogue after October 7; Declaring she could not stay silent, she urged Jews to stand up for themselves: 'We cannot hold our breath and beg for support from others'
Ran Boker | 10:22 | 03.05.25
חוגגים את יום העצמאות בטיימס סקוור בניו יורק
'In a divided world': The realities of life for Israelis in the US
In her book 'In a world of divided hearts', Yaffa Turgeman dives into the challenges faced by Israeli immigrants in the US, exploring cultural loss, emotional struggles, and the lifelong longing for home that defines the lives of many who leave Israel
Yaniv Pohoryles | 20:10 | 03.04.25
מתפרעים מפגינים התפרעות מחאה פרו פלסטינים תומכי חמאס אוניברסיטת קולומביה ניו יורק
US agencies threatened to withhold Columbia U.'s $5B contract over inaction on antisemitism
Federal task force targets Columbia University over failure to address antisemitism, threatening funding cuts and reviewing $5 billion in contracts as protests and donor withdrawals strain the institution
Daniel Edelson, New York | 17:41 | 03.04.25
מתפרעים מפגינים התפרעות מחאה פרו פלסטינים תומכי חמאס אוניברסיטת קולומביה ניו יורק
Former Biden antisemitism envoy snubs Columbia University over campus climate
Deborah Lipstadt, Biden's envoy to combat antisemitism, declines Columbia teaching offer, citing campus antisemitism and harassment; fears being used as a 'fig leaf' for inaction and more broadly warns of impending crisis in US higher education
Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:18 | 03.04.25
תומר ברוק והרב ישי אנגלמן
Secular and religious IDF reservists unite to teach youth lessons in solidarity
Rabbi Yishai Englman and Tomer Brock, both wounded during Gaza war, now deliver lectures to youth; through their shared military experiences, they promote unity, emphasizing the values of cooperation, mutual trust and bridging societal divides
Sharon Kidon | 08:28 | 03.04.25
תפילה אחרי המבצע המשטרתי
Israeli lawmakers urge government to rescue children from Lev Tahor cult
Knesset committee urges swift action to bring some 100 children from extremist sect in Guatemala, where they face serious risks of abuse
Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox | 21:18 | 03.03.25
מפגינים פרו פלסטינים תומכי חמאס מול שוטרים ליד אוניברסיטת קולומביה
Harvard has improved, Columbia has not: Antisemitism report card grades US universities
Nearly half of institutions surveyed in 2024 improved their handling of antisemitism, but many still receive low scores on the ADL’s Campus Report Card; ADL CEO: “'Every single campus should get an ‘A’, this isn’t a high bar – this should be the standard'; So which campus got the highest rating and which was at the bottom?
Itamar Eichner | 14:26 | 03.03.25
סוף השבוע ב"הרודס" בתל אביב
A Sabbath of hope: Wounded IDF soldiers find strength and solidarity at special Tel Aviv retreat
Event organized by Los Angeles businessman David Hager in partnership with the Nahal Haredi Organization includes prayers, festive Shabbat meals and indepth discussions on coping with pain and trauma 
Ynet | 13:58 | 03.02.25
חלק ממצבה
Luxury homes development threatens Medieval Jewish cemetery in Austria
Site in the town of Hainburg an der Donau is said to have been the burial site of the Jewish community since the 13th century, municipality in the past designating it non-development zone 
Itamar Eichner | 09:54 | 03.02.25
The Jewish community in Detroit
How Detroit’s Jewish community grapples with the aftermath of October 7
Since the October 7 Hamas attacks, Detroit’s Jewish community faces rising antisemitism, security threats and tensions on college campuses; while interfaith ties strain, leaders and students work to preserve Jewish identity, ensure safety and strengthen community resilience
Eli Mandelbaum | 23:48 | 03.01.25
דגל ישראל עם סמל החטופים
Auschwitz bans Israeli flags with yellow ribbons, calling them ‘political statements’
Museum confiscated Israeli flags adorned with yellow ribbons, symbolizing the hostages in Gaza, from a group of British Jewish visitors; officials defended the move, saying altered flags violate site regulations
Itamar Eichner | 20:41 | 02.27.25
שניים מהחשודים שהוסגרו לגואטמלה
Lev Tahor cult members extradited to Guatemala after smuggling children to Belize
Three leaders of extremist Jewish sect were extradited to Guatemala on suspicion of kidnapping eight children and smuggling them to Belize; search for missing children continues
Itamar Eichner | 19:24 | 02.27.25
כתב היד "מזוקק שבעתיים"
From Provence to Jerusalem: Israel receives rare Medieval Jewish manuscript
National Library of Israel curator says rare 12th-century text authored by Rabbi Joseph Kimhi gives glimpse into rich Jewish intellectual activity in late Medieval France
Itamar Eichner | 15:16 | 02.27.25
משפחת שבו לפני הפיגוע באיתמר. בועז עומד לצד אחיו התאום ומחזיק את בנו אבישי שנרצח. גם אשתו רחל (מימינם), צביקה (שני מימין בשורה התחתונה) ונריה (רביעי מימין בשורה התחתונה) נרצחו
Father who lost family in terror attack to Yarden Bibas: 'The will to live is stronger'
Boaz Shabo, who lost his wife and three children in a terror attack, says he wants to support Yarden Bibas and emphasizes the importance of a gradual recovery
Alexandra Lukash | 09:07 | 02.27.25
קית' סיגל ושי גראוכר
Freed hostage Keith Siegel shares his journey of faith in captivity
After 484 days in Hamas captivity, Keith Siegel shares how prayer and blessings brought him strength; with the support of the Jewish community in Miami, captivity survivors like Siegel and his wife Aviva are finding ways to rebuild their lives
Shilo Freid | 08:58 | 02.27.25
נאדיר ואבו לבדה בתיעוד שפורסם ברשת
Sydney nurse charged with threatening to kill Israeli patients
Police say Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, faces charges of threatening group violence and using a carriage service to threaten, menace and harass; charges carry a maximum penalty of 22 years in prison
Associated Press | 11:16 | 02.26.25
המודעה בעיתון "דה מייפל"
Canadian website publishes names, bios of citizens who served in IDF
Jewish community in Canada is in an uproar after a website published the names and information about 85 Canadian citizens who served in the IDF; The list published online also includes an Israeli-Canadian murdered at the Nova festival on October 7 
Itamar Eichner | 00:02 | 02.26.25
הקנצלר החדש לצד הרב טייכטל
Berlin’s Jewish community welcomes Merz's election victory
City's chief rabbi Yehuda Teichtal sends personal letter to conservative party chief thanking him for his staunch support of Israel and local Jewish life; Jewish community believes new chancellor will combat antisemitism
Itamar Eichner | 16:10 | 02.25.25
חייל בצבא אוסטרליה
Australian military revokes security clearance of Jewish officer citing loyalty to Israel
Officer's security clearance revoked after ASIO flags concerns over his loyalty to Israel and undisclosed Israeli security training; he says he does not see Israel as a foreign government and would share classified information if requested
Itamar Eichner | 14:27 | 02.25.25
רוז ג'ירון
World's oldest Holocaust survivor dies at 113
Rose Girone, born in Poland, fled Nazi Germany in 1939 for China before eventually settling in the US; her daughter describes her as 'a strong lady'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:34 | 02.25.25
"לאינתיפאדה חדשה": כרזה פלסטינית מ-1997
US teachers union in Massachusetts to remove antisemitic materials after backlash
Legislators condemn Massachusetts Teachers Association for publishing one-sided resources on Israel and Hamas, including posters with violent messages and antisemitic imagery; Union says will review and remove content
Daniel Edelson, New York | 07:39 | 02.24.25
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