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Rosalie van der Linden, 8 years old, builds a sukkah in Scheveningen (The Hague) The Netherlands
Building a sukkah? Send us a photo
Ynetnews invites you to send a photo of the splendor of the creation: your sukkah. The most beautiful sukkots will be published here and will gain world fame. Come host and be hosted by photos from around the world
Ynetnews | 02:56 | 09.29.23
שחקו וגלו
Sukkot: a complete guide to customs and laws of happiest holiday in the Jewish calender
This year the first day of the week-long holiday coincides with Shabbat, adding another layer to the observance of taking the lulav, or the four species
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 01:44 | 09.29.23
Elon Musk
Elon Musk, in live chat with right-leaning Jews, insists antisemitism isn’t a problem on X
Tech mogul insists antisemitic posts should not be de-platformed, but should instead be met with 'counterpoints' as he defends himself from claims he is himself an antisemite
Andrew Lapin / JTA | 00:37 | 09.29.23
חיפושים בשטח החווה בפולין. נעשה שימוש במכשור אלקטרוני
Honoring his grandmother's wishes: Man wants to bring Holocaust victim's remains from Poland to Israel
Eighty years after Rivka Goldkorn died of starvation in a bunker in southern Poland where she had hidden during the Holocaust family is working to fulfill her final request to be buried in Israel
Itamar Eichner | 23:46 | 09.27.23
מודי רוזנפלד, קומיקאי אמריקני יהודי
Jewish, gay and a comedian - What could possibly go wrong?
Modi Rosenfeld decided to leave his cushy Manhattan banker job and focus on standup, approaching the most serious topics from a light-hearted point of view; ahead of his visit to Israel he sits down with Ynet to discuss his work
Yaniv Pohoryles | 14:51 | 09.27.23
יו"ר הפרלמנט ב קנדה אנטוני רוטה
Canadian Jews call for ex-Nazi expulsion
Following the resignation of the parliament speaker after he invites a former Ukrainian revealed to have served under Nazi command, A Jewish group urges the Canadian PM to oust the 98-year-old from the country he allegedly entered illegally
Alexandra Lukash | 14:16 | 09.27.23
Igor Kolomoisky arrested in Ukraine
Ukrainian rabbi intervenes on behalf of oligarch charged with corruption
Ukrainian court dismisses Dnipro's Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky's appeal for the release of Ukrainian-Israeli billionaire Igor Kolomoisky to house arrest
Itamar Eichner | 12:23 | 09.27.23
הפגנה נגד המהפכה המשפטית בקפלן, תל אביב
American Jews anxious over judicial legislation poll shows
Survey done by the Jewish People Policy Institute finds majority of liberal and conservative Jews chose anxiety to describe their emotions over the social and political controversy in Israel
Itamar Eichner | 23:04 | 09.26.23
Canadian House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota
Canada's House speaker resigns over inviting a man who fought for a Nazi unit to Parliament
Anthony Rota reiterates his profound regret for the error in recognizing 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka a former head of a division that was under Nazi command in WWII during the Zelensky address to Canada's parliament
Associated Press | 22:15 | 09.26.23
שבירת הצום בבית כנסת בקייב
Rabbi in Odessa: 'The city shook from the shelling, the synagogue was full to capacity'
Ukrainian city of Odessa experienced one of the worst attacks since the outbreak of war with Russia on Yom Kippur; 'The city shook throughout the night, but in the morning there was no room in the synagogue,' said chief rabbi Rabbi Avraham Wolff
Itamar Eichner | 10:40 | 09.26.23
כתובת חזקיהו, מאוסף רשות העתיקות
King Hezekiah's riddle: Has the ancient royal inscription finally been cracked?
Using advanced tech, Israeli expert decodes stone inscription found in Jerusalem 40 years ago, linking it to Judean King's water project, highlighting his power; ‘After the king's death, his opponents deliberately damaged his inscriptions, in an attempt to tarnish his memory and erase his achievements’
Yitzchak Tessler | 19:29 | 09.25.23
אילון מאסק
'Elon Musk is the most dangerous antisemite in America'
X owner may claim in interviews he despises antisemites, but his platform being swarmed with antisemitic content and several claims he has made against Jews and the ADL make many doubt his words
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 15:56 | 09.24.23
Route 60
Will Israel's Route 60 become the Biblical Highway?
New project plans to expand biblical heritage sites in Israel found along the highway and is supported by local municipalities and former senior US officials
Gilad Cohen | 13:53 | 09.24.23
From Kol Nidre to Neilah: All Jewish prayers for Yom Kippur
We’ve compiled for you the well-wishing, comforting time-honored words in an extensive prayer project – the Ynetnews Machzor; We invite everyone to become at one with the tunes – old and new – and choose your personal favorite from the prayer soundtrack, embedded within the DNA of the Jewish soul
Liron Nagler-Cohen | 13:33 | 09.24.23
מלקות בקהילת חסידות לעלוב בבני ברק בשנה שעברה
The Jewish custom of flogging on the eve of Yom Kippur
It's not as common as the custom of kaparot, but some preserve the custom of symbolic flogging. What happens when a Hasid has to hit the Rebbe? Rabbi Aharon Shafer of the Polish-Israeli Hasidic sect Lelov says he will give weak blows
Shmuel Munitz | 11:18 | 09.24.23
יום הכיפורים בתל אביב
When does the fast begin and end - and a guide to the laws and customs of Yom Kippur
Dive deep into the rich tapestry of rituals and traditions passed down through generations and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere that envelops the holiest and most solemn day of the Jewish calendar
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 22:30 | 09.23.23
נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג מניח זרים בקבר הנשיא השלישי של אזרבייג'ן ובאנדרטת שאהידלאר בבאקו
'We need you no less than you need us'
Despite a shroud of secrecy, Israel and Azerbaijan share robust relations; Home to 30,000 Jews, the Shia Muslim-majority country’s strong ties with the Jewish state forge on
Dr. Joel Rappel | 19:07 | 09.23.23
בית כנסת
Can one of Judaism's oldest professions endure the test of time?
As the genre's appeal wanes among younger and secular audiences, cantorial music stands at a crossroads; however, some believe it is on the cusp of a rebirth; 'The biggest problem in cantorial music today is making a living'
Shoshana Chen | 13:23 | 09.22.23
ממצאים ארכיאולוגיים בעקבות החורבן
The weight of time: Learning from the past to confront an uncertain future
Eighty generations have passed since the destruction of the Temple, and just three since the Holocaust; In every generation, the challenge to learn from the past and confront the future remains the same, 'Ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you'
Alon Goldstein | 08:20 | 09.22.23
Kanye West
Anti-Defamation League says Adidas CEO apologizes for misstatement about Kanye West
Bjorn Gulden apology comes after he tells podcast Ye was a good person that likely did not mean what he said threatening to go defcon on Jews
Associated Press | 00:37 | 09.22.23
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו פגישה עם נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן בניו יורק
Netanyahu to face a divided and aggrieved American Jewish community
Prime Minister will encounter in meeting at least two Jewish leaders after they protest against him while others slam his meeting with Elon Musk after his perceived antisemitism
Ron Kampeas/JTA | 00:13 | 09.22.23
Zsolt Keller
Israel denies Right of Return for Swiss rabbi
Interior Ministry says it does not recognize Rabbi Zsolt Balkanyi's conversion although his being Jewish was authorized by a rabbi they do accept; 'conversion is a spiritual awakening, not just a religious change' Balkanyi-Keller says
Itamar Eichner | 18:01 | 09.21.23
Ponar march: Prime Minister of Lithuania, Ingrida Šimonytė along with other senior Lithuanian Government officials and the International Commission
Remembering Lithuania's Ponary massacre
Marking 80 years since the liquidation of the Vilnius Ghetto: a march from the Jewish Ghetto in Vilnius to the mass grave at Ponary where most of Lithuanian Jews were murdered between 1941-1943
Hod Bass | 16:19 | 09.21.23
A page from the Washington Haggadah,created in 1478 by Joel ben Simeon, a Hebrew scribe working in both Italy and Germany
US Library of Congress puts rare Hebrew manuscripts online
The effort to digitize these rare documents offers a comprehensive view of Jewish heritage throughout the millennia and is 'a leap forward in mission to democratize knowledge and secure cultural heritage for posterity'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:12 | 09.21.23
'We decided to think about our future rather than our present'
From Paris to Netanya - Steve and Joanna went down the classic path for French Olim; Seven years in, they are confident they made the right choice and relish the Jewish atmosphere in Israel; However, they grapple with high cost of living and remain somewhat isolated in a 'French bubble'; What's their advice for future Olim?
Yaniv Pohoryles | 01:20 | 09.21.23
Buttmitzvah
It's your ButtMitzvah: Jewish LGBTQ center in East London holds unique Rosh Hashanah celebration
Feeling out of place with their British, Jewish and queer identity, a community which lets all types of people join the party whether they are British or not, Jewish or not, queer or not, is working to unite people through its festivities
Einav Schiff | 00:18 | 09.21.23
'That was when I realized if it doesn’t happen now, it will never happen'
After completing her military service, Sarah went on a post-army trip to the United States, where she met her husband, Jonathan; After 17 years of living the American dream, the couple made Aliyah along with their five children last July; ‘Better late than never'
Moshe Glantz | 11:46 | 09.20.23
Galit Distel-Atbaryan
How Israel's faltering public diplomacy is sounding alarm bells for Diaspora Jews
Criticism of Information Minister Galit Distel-Atbaryan transcends usual left-right divide among Jewish organizations worldwide as ministry marred by infighting and frequent staff reshuffles
Daniel Edelson, New York | 00:17 | 09.20.23
Divided we fall: Lessons from the ancient schism between Israel and Judah
When two kingdoms emerged in Eretz Israel, they quickly devolved into civil wars and eventually, exile; What stoked this division? Who was the prophetic voice of reason, and what timeless cautionary tale does this biblical story provide?
Eliezer Hayoun | 00:02 | 09.18.23
Yiddish
'Zionism was a revolution, and revolutions have victims - one of these victims was Yiddish'
New exhibition explores the animosity of the early Zionists toward the Jewish language and the fierce campaign they waged to stamp out its use to be replaced with Hebrew
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:52 | 09.17.23
אפיפיור האפיפיור פיוס ה-12
Uncovered Vatican letter confirms pope was aware of the Holocaust
Vatican archive researcher says he's 'sure' Pope Pius XII received and read a letter from a German Catholic priest informing him of thousands of Jews being killed in Auschwitz
Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:18 | 09.17.23
'Ever since I made Aliyah, I see miracles around me every day'
Ella Babich and her husband Vladislav from Transnistria planned to make Aliyah for years, and then came the war in Ukraine; From their new home in central Israel, Babich shares what captivated her about Israel: 'The chaos, the openness, the noise - I love it'
Rina Drigov | 13:39 | 09.16.23
'People don't expect Ethiopians to succeed in Israel'
Yoni and Genat Alemu made Aliyah from Ethiopia more than two decades ago; They still find it difficult to adjust to the raised eyebrows and lack of patience on the roads, but have this advice for prospective immigrants: 'Strive to integrate, and avoid feelings of victimhood. Work hard'
Shmuel Munitz | 12:09 | 09.15.23
'To those who hesitate in Iran, I say: look at me. I've made it from scratch'
They immigrated to Israel from Iran, and have no longing for the regime of terror and anti-Semitism they suffered. 'I came here with great difficulty, without a passport,' Rani Amrani recalls. But Yafit still misses the landscapes of her childhood and claims: 'We need to learn from the Iranian people how to show respect'
Nitzi Yakov | 10:52 | 09.15.23
אילוס אילוסטרציה משפחה טבע שדה אדמה
The unity of Rosh Hashanah: You're part of something bigger!
As we approach this sacred time, we stand united in prayer—not just as individuals but with our families, friends and the entire Jewish nation; We pray for the future, health and well-being of our loved ones and for a good year ahead for all
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz | 08:58 | 09.15.23
בית הכנסת של קהילת קונליאנו ונטו
How a Jerusalem synagogue preserves the soul of Italian Jewry
The Museum of Italian Jewry houses the Conegliano Veneto synagogue, brought fully to Israel; Over 300 years old, it still attracts worshippers committed to the unique Italian liturgical style; However, fewer young people choose to attend, sparking concerns for its future; ‘For the next generation; these are foreign customs’
Shmuel Munitz | 08:39 | 09.15.23
Princeton president defends antisemitic book in curriculum, citing free speech
After firestorm around book claiming Israel deliberately maims Palestinians, Christopher Eisgruber issues first public statement, emphasizing institution's commitment to academic freedom and ‘fostering welcoming environment for students’
Daniel Edelson, New York | 07:48 | 09.15.23
חסידים סמוך לגבול בלארוס-אוקראינה, ארכיון
Israelis arrested in Ukraine after fatal car crash
Ukrainian woman dies in collision with car driven by three Israelis, who have since been taken into custody; Four others found to be in possession of drugs while on Uman pilgrimage
Attila Somfalvi, Itamar Eichner | 07:09 | 09.15.23
'It’s encouraging to know other people are experiencing exactly what I’m going through'
She immigrated to Israel from Canada just prior to the outbreak of COVID; Today, Leora Mietkiewicz leads culinary tours, where she shares the beauty of Israel with tourists; 'Every single day am I grateful for the path that I have chosen. Amazing opportunities await anyone who is open to encountering them'
Moshe Glantz | 02:13 | 09.15.23
Apples and honey are traditional foods for Rosh Hashanah
A guide to the laws and customs of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year – From blowing shofar (except when it falls on Shabbat) to eating symbolic foods, this is how Jews observe the holiday
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 22:59 | 09.14.23
"הרווארד תומכת באפרטהייד הישראלי"
UPenn holds anti-Israel festival during Jewish holidays
University of Pennsylvania says in response it condemns antisemitism as antithetical to its institutional values, however, it supports exchange of ideas, including expression of views that are controversial and even those that are incompatible with its institutional values
Emily Schrader | 00:03 | 09.14.23
אלי מלכה. לפי ההלכה אפשר לתקוע בקרן של כל חיה, למעט פר
How is a shofar made and what could drive up the price?
Eli Malka says he sells over 100,000 pieces a year but most of his customers are evangelical Christians rather than Jews
Shmuel Munitz | 22:29 | 09.13.23
מרדכי ורחל גולדשטיין ז"ל
Widow of Polish village's last Holocaust survivor dies after dedication ceremony
Rachel Goldstein' attended memorial in town of Chmielnik for educational initiative named after her late husband, Mordechai, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, and then died; her family says she had closure
Lior El-Hai | 14:31 | 09.13.23
התקיעה בשופר של יעקב כהן. במשך זמן רב לא ידעו מיהו התוקע מהתמונה
Who blew shofar at the historic liberation of Western Wall during the Six-Day War?
The iconic image of Rabbi Shlomo Goren blowing the shofar has become a symbol of the Six-Day War and, over the years, there have been claims that Brig. Gen. Uzi Eilam was the one behind the stirring trumpet call; Now, an ordinary reservist at the time, Yaakov Cohen, asserts he preceded them both
Itamar Eichner | 23:55 | 09.12.23
ולדימיר פוטין טקס במחוז קורסק ב רוסיה בזמן התרסקות המטוס של יבגני פריגוז'ין
Putin uses apparent antisemitic slur to describe former official who fled Russia
Russian president comments on reports that former Kremlin official Anatoly Chubais, who fled the country after invasion of Ukraine, is living in Israel, calling him 'Moshe Israeilevich'
Marcy Oster | 22:09 | 09.12.23
השגריר דוד גוברין מבקר בבית כנסת במרקש
Moroccan synagogue left standing after earthquake, as Torah scrolls moved to safety
Israel’s ambassador to Morocco, David Govrin, visits the synagogues in Marrakesh to assess the damage; On Israel's humanitarian aid offer: 'Israel hopes for a positive response from Moroccan authorities to assist'
Itamar Eichner | 17:54 | 09.12.23
גבריאל אטל, שר החינוך של צרפת
Mon Dieu! Rising French star of Jewish heritage could be eyeing the Presidency
Seen as Macron's possible successor, 34-year-old Gabriel Attal is the rising star of French politics; His father was Jewish, but he does not identify as such although he faces anti-Semitic tweets after every significant decision he makes
Yaniv Pohoryles | 17:05 | 09.11.23
Removing notes from the Western Wall
Thousands of notes removed from Western Wall ahead of High Holidays
As was the practice starting 300 years ago, thousands of visitors to the Western Wall leave notes in its crevices and along with other messages sent online, the notes are removed twice a year and treated with reverence
Ynet | 16:33 | 09.10.23
A night of reflection and repentance: Selichot on Ynetnews
We did a live broadcast of Selichot service from the International Convention Center in Jerusalem with Yitzchak Meir, and Zalman Stub at Kehilat Renanim Synagogue in Jerusalem's Hechal Shlomo in the style of Rabbi Carlebach
Itzchak Tessler | 20:17 | 09.09.23
מתוך דוח האנטישמיות באוניברסיטאות
Three in five Jewish American students encounter antisemitism on campus, study reveals
Extensive survey shows 57% of Jewish students reported having witnessed or experienced antisemitic abuse during their time on campus
Daniel Edelson, New York | 18:33 | 09.08.23
ההגדרה ליהודי במילון של האקדמיה ללשון בספרד - "איש חמדן, תאב בצע או מלווה בריבית"
Spain sparks outrage over 'antisemitic' definition of the word Jew
The Royal Spanish Academy defines Judío as 'a shrewd, greedy person', and Judaida as 'a loathsome trick that harms someone'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 15:20 | 09.08.23
תפילה
In synagogue on the High Holidays: Why is the prayer service so long, and where do you buy seats?
History shows that more and more piyutim – or liturgical poems - have been added to the High Holiday prayers; Is it more important for the cantor to be god fearing or to have a nice voice, why should the leader of the prayer service be sensitive to the worshipers around him? And how do you ensure that you have a place in the synagogue on Rosh Hashanah?
Itzchak Tessler | 13:50 | 09.08.23
Do all Jews belong in Israel?
Like in the story of Exodus, Jews weren’t meant to stay in the desert and remain ‘frumer,’ they were meant to enter Israel, work the land, build infrastructure, start an army, establish a healthy economy, and yes, take a hit to their direct line to God
HIllel Fuld | 08:46 | 09.08.23
מקסיקו ראש העיר מקסיקו סיטי לשעבר קלאודיה שיינבאום יהודייה מועמדת ל נשיאות
How do you say 'Oy Vey' in Spanish? Claudia Sheinbaum primed to become Mexico's first Jewish President
Claudia Sheinbaum, the granddaughter of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania and Bulgaria, is expected to become a candidate for the ruling party's presidency, following the departure of Lopez Obrador; She downplays her Jewishness, but in the past, she has mentioned celebrating Jewish holidays as a child.
ynet correspondents | 21:09 | 09.06.23
Amy Winehouse in 2004
Ten rare Jewish Amy Winehouse moments
New book on Jewish singer-songwriter uncovers various events showcasing her connection to her Jewish heritage throughout her life and career
Mira Zylali/JTA | 13:38 | 09.06.23
הרב מויישי, בית חב"ד אל נידו בפיליפינים
Discovering the hidden Jewish heritage of the Philippines
Some 200 Jewish families live in the Philippines, including Israeli businesspeople and backpackers who settled there; Most Jews in the Philippines are dependent on Chabad Houses scattered across the island nation; Where do you find kosher meat?
Ayelet Mamo Shay | 09:19 | 09.06.23
שווייץ הפורום הכלכלי העולמי דאבוס
Davos Jewish leader says some Israeli tourists 'find it difficult to respect the local laws'
Complaints about ultra-Orthodox Jewish Israelis visiting the town in the Swiss Alps have deteriorated into abject antisemitism, that has an effect on the local Jewish community as well
Daniel Bettini, Attila Somfalvi | 00:48 | 09.06.23
A 'shit stain' on the balcony - Gipfel Zeitung front page
Antisemitism fears in Davos rise as complaints against Jewish tourists abound
Growing number of complaints about behavior of Orthodox Jewish tourists in Alpine town flood Swiss media along with racist allegations; Local Jewish community alarmed by ‘antisemitic generalizations’; ‘It seems Davos has decided they simply no longer want Jewish tourists’
Daniel Bettini | 09:24 | 09.05.23
קו הרקיע של מנהטן, ניו יורק
Yeshiva student returns money after bank makes mistake
Bank employees are astonished, say recipients of extra cash have never before returned the money
Itamar Eichner | 22:25 | 09.03.23
זוג חרדי
Study shows single American ultra-Orthodox Jews sidelined
Survey of over 2,300 singles shows they are not invited to events and struggle to find a mate after a certain age; communities urged to change their attitude to include unmarried members
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:28 | 09.03.23
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