Jewish World
דונלד טראמפ מסיבת עיתונאים אחוזת מאר א-לגו פלורידה ארה"ב
Between fear and hope: US Jews prepare for Trump's second term
U.S. Jewry hands between support for and opposition to incoming president while criticizing his policies and praising his support for Israel and effort to reach hostage deal
Itzchak Tessler | 12:55 | 01.19.25
נשות הכת "בוכות"
'She has no choice': Woman from Lev Tahor cult forced to cry in front of cameras in Guatemala
Lev Tahor cult forces women and children to starve following the authorities' raid on the cult's compound in Guatemala; Senior sect leader looks to pressure authorities for their release 
Itamar Eichner | 12:40 | 01.19.25
קית' גרלנד. ביקש לראות רב
Neo-Nazi impersonated a rabbi and tried to enter a Jewish center in Nashville
He arrived at the  Gordon Jewish Community Center wearing an obviously fake beard and sidecurls and filmed himself entering the building and being confronted by a security guard; Keith Garland has a criminal record, and was charged with criminal trespassing and assault  
Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:31 | 01.19.25
בכור סימנטוב
'The Syrian people are convinced that Israel is better than Iran'
Syria's once-thriving Jewish community of 100,000 now numbers only 8; one of them is Bakhour Chamntoub, who describes improved freedoms under the new regime, warm ties with Muslim neighbors and hope for peace between Syria and Israel despite past bloodshed
Lior Ben Ari | 23:45 | 01.18.25
'Jews are the evil of the world:' Slovenia synagogue defaced with antisemitic graffiti
Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on the medieval synagogue in Maribor; European Jewish Congress condemns incident as reminder of rising antisemitism in Europe
Itamar Eichner | 18:05 | 01.17.25
כלי הרכב שהושחתו הלילה
House, cars defaced in Australia antisemitic attack
String of anti-Jewish attacks continues in the country as Sydney home covered in red paint and two cars set on fire; local leaders vow action
Itamar Eichner | 10:09 | 01.17.25
תפילה אחרי המבצע המשטרתי
Mothers were starving their children: Lev Tahor cult members protest outside Guatemala facility
Children and women rescued from the extremist cult were separated by order of the judge; Court’s decision came amid concerns about the severe physical and psychological abuse allegedly inflicted under the cult’s direction; 'The children were instructed to harm themselves and starve to create leverage over the government'
Itamar Eichner | 20:31 | 01.16.25
נשיא אירלנד מייקל היגינס
Irish Jews furious over president speaking at Holocaust Memorial Day
Jewish community leaders say inviting Michael Higgins is inappropriate and offensive, having denied antisemitism and condemned Israel's war against Hamas; 'I fear his address marking Holocaust Memorial Day will inevitably ring hollow for many Irish Jews,' chief rabbi says 
Itamar Eichner, Jewish News | 16:42 | 01.15.25
החנוכייה שרדה את השריפה
California man finds family heirloom Hanukkah menorah amid wildfire ruins
Altadena home of Josh and Emily Kotler was completely destroyed by wildfire, but one item was salvaged from the ruins—the Hanukkah menorah of Leah, a Holocaust survivor from Belarus
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 14:55 | 01.15.25
התיקים על משתתפי הפעולה בהולנד
Dutch Nazi collaborators exposed: 'I was stunned when I saw my father's name'
Sealed for 80 years, files naming 425,000 people investigated for Nazi collaboration (1940-1945) have been released; 'The publication caused great social unrest,' says Dutch Holocaust research center
Yair Navot, Amsterdam, Associated Press | 14:24 | 01.15.25
הרב יצחק חליבה
Turkey's chief rabbi dies at 84: 'Believed in love and peace'
Rabbi Ishak Haleva served as the chief rabbi of Turkey for the past 22 years; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held Rabbi Haleva in high esteem, inviting him in 2008 to a meeting with then-Syrian President Bashar Assad   
Itamar Eichner | 00:55 | 01.15.25
צלב קרס ליד בית הכנסת
Nearly half the world's population holds antisemitic views, survey finds
Anti-Defamation League survey reveals that the proportion of adults worldwide holding antisemitic views has reached an unprecedented high of 46%; Findings show that younger generations exhibit higher levels of stereotypical attitudes toward Jews; Where are the most antisemitic regions in the world, and how widespread is Holocaust denial?
Itamar Eichner | 00:18 | 01.15.25
כוחות משטרה בבאקו, בירת אזרבייג'ן
Azerbaijan thwarts Iranian-led plot to assassinate Jewish leader
A Georgian citizen and an Azerbaijani resident were arrested on suspicion of gathering intelligence for an alleged plot to assassinate a senior leader of Azerbaijan’s Jewish community; Jewish community: 'The IRGC recruits drug smugglers to carry out attacks' 
Itamar Eichner | 20:08 | 01.14.25
אלעזר רומפלר (מימין) יחד עם חבר הכת קסטילו (במרכז) שנעצר מוקדם יותר החודש
Wanted Lev Tahor sect leader arrested, faces extradition
Elazar Rompler indicted for severe child abuse is detained in Guatemala after escaping Israel in 2020 using a fake passport; charges against him detail beating of children for hours when he led a sect school in Canada  
Itamar Eichner | 10:07 | 01.14.25
מצעד החיים בפולין
Auschwitz survivors ask 'never forget us' on 80th anniversary of their liberation
Claims Conference launches global digital campaign to commemorate testimonies to mark anniversary of liberation of Nazi death camp
Itamar Eichner | 14:16 | 01.13.25
מטוס של חברת דלתא איירליינס
Israeli flight attendant sues Delta, says fired for complaining about workplace antisemitism
She was employed by the airline for 18 years; Claims company fired her based on made up accusations including a deepfake AI generated video; She is the second flight attendant to make such an accusation
Daniel Edelson, New York | 12:08 | 01.13.25
פעילות הלחימה בטרור של חטיבת הראל בבית חנון בג'נין
Young Jews working in theater industry subject to ‘loyalty tests’ over Israel
Acclaimed Jewish theater director Sir Nicholas Hytner says young Jewish theater workers are 'unsettled'; Hytner is directing London’s theatrical sensation of the year, 'Giants', about antisemitic children’s writer Roald Dahl 
Lee Harpin | 10:52 | 01.13.25
Anti-Israel graffiti on the Bologna synagogue wall, January 11, 2025.
Bologna Jewish leader says synagogue attack comes as criticism of Israel intensifies
Protesters in Bologna turned violent, targeting the city's synagogue with vandalism and explosives in Saturday night demonstration in deliberate act of antisemitism, diverting attention from the protest's original anti-police focus
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line | 09:53 | 01.13.25
הדייה שטאח ז"ל
Jewish woman, 92, dies in Damascus, leaving only 8 Jews in Syria
Chief Rabbinate for Syrian Jewry announces passing of Hadiya Sittah, issues call to Syrian Jews in Israel and around the world to honor her memory
Itamar Eichner | 18:16 | 01.12.25
עובדות רווחה מחזיקות נושאות ילדה שחולצה מהכת
Guatemala Supreme Court to hear Lev Tahor child abuse case
Authorities say women and children attacked social workers and law enforcement officers, leading them to require medical care; women refuse food or drink after being taken from extremist sect's compound
Itamar Eichner | 14:53 | 01.12.25
תפילה בבית הכנסת
Costa Rica's Jewish community: A story of tradition, growth and unity
Costa Rica is home to a vibrant Jewish community of about 5,000, primarily based in San Jose; country features several kosher establishments, contributing to a rich Jewish presence in this Central American nation
Ayelet Mamo Shay | 18:04 | 01.11.25
פרופ׳ קתרין פרנקי
Columbia University terminates professor who discriminated against Israeli students
Law professor Katherine Franke says pushed out for her political activism and support for Palestinians after 25 years; critics accuse university of bowing to political pressure
Daniel Edelson, New York | 12:56 | 01.11.25
צלב קרס וכתובות על קירות בית הכנסת בסידני
Sydney synagogue daubed in antisemitic graffiti in latest attack on Australian Jews
TV footage shows multiple swastikas painted on building, along with message reading 'Hitler on top'; police launch task force to investigate incident
Reuters | 10:13 | 01.10.25
Stolpersteine
Two Brussels schools refuse to join ceremony commemorating Belgian Holocaust victims
Belgian institutes claim 'imposing a discussion' on Holocaust amid current situation in the Middle East goes against educational program; European Jewish Association criticizes move to equate the Holocaust with the war in Gaza.
Itamar Eichner | 19:59 | 01.09.25
ואלטה, בירת מלטה
The Jewish community of Malta: A resilient legacy of tradition and culture
Malta’s small Jewish community faces unique challenges in maintaining its traditions; Due to local regulations prohibiting ritual slaughter, kosher meat is imported, primarily from Belgium; and when baby boys are born, mohels are brought in from abroad, including Israel, France or Spain
Ayelet Mamo Shay | 18:54 | 01.09.25
צלב קרס ליד בית הכנסת
Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on a synagogue, Jewish homes in France
Authorities confirm swastikas and hateful slogans, including calls to send Jews to gas chambers, as acts of antisemitism
Itamar Eichner | 14:50 | 01.09.25
עובדות רווחה מחזיקות נושאות ילדה שחולצה מהכת
Israel joins Guatemala probe into Lev Tahor human trafficking allegations
Guatemala, with Israeli support, investigating extremist Jewish sect for human trafficking after rescuing over 200 children, teens and women last month; DNA tests will determine parents of rescued minors, many of whom lack identification documents
Itamar Eichner | 10:33 | 01.09.25
מת'יו סקוראס והתחמושת שנמצאה אצלו
'I have so much ammo': Massachusetts police arrest man making antisemitic threats
Local police raid at Matthew Scouras' home finds a Nazi flag, weapons and ammunitions; Scouras called on social media for attacks on synagogues; Security officials say major attack likely thwarted
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:11 | 01.08.25
הפגנה פרו־פלסטינית באוניברסיטת קולומביה
Over 10,000 antisemitic incidents in US alone: 'World is normalizing antisemitism'
News of a synagogue burning in Australia doesn’t even make headlines, a senior World Zionist Organization official reports to the Knesset, and warns that 'antisemitism today is worse than in the 1930s'; Minister Amichai Chikli: 'This fight is is a full-scale war'
Itamar Eichner | 00:36 | 01.08.25
ונדליזם מביש באנדרטה לזכר 300 אלף יהודים בוורשה, שגורשו לטרבלינקה
'Warsaw 1943 = Gaza 2025': Holocaust monument desecrated in Warsaw
Israel's ambassador to Poland called on authorities to take action against the desecration of Jewish memorial sites across the country
Itamar Eichner | 18:44 | 01.07.25
הרב משה ששונקין במטולה
Metula rabbi learns his personal information found in Hezbollah documents
Rabbi Moshe Sasonkin says was stunned when a military official told him intelligence documents located during the IDF's ground operation in Lebanon had copious details on him and the rest of Metula
Itamar Eichner | 10:13 | 01.07.25
הדיילת עם סיכת האבטיח
Passenger confronts American Airlines flight attendant over pro-Palestinian pin
Watermelon pin, associated with pro-Palestinians, worn by flight attendant sparks heated debate with Jewish passenger on American Airlines flight; incident escalates after passenger claimed antisemitism, prompting police intervention
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:02 | 01.06.25
הכתובת שרוססה על הרכב
'F*** the Jews': Antisemitic slogan sprayed on Sydney car
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns the incident; 'There is no tolerance for antisemitism in Australia. Such acts targeting people for who they are betray the values I and the vast majority of Australians hold dear'       
Itamar Eichner | 12:45 | 01.06.25
הרב אברהם חמרה ז"ל. נפגש עם חאפז אל-אסד ודיבר אל ליבו
Chief Rabbi of Israel's Syrian Jews asks de facto leader to 'protect' his Jews
Rabbi Binyamin Hamra turns to Ahmad al-Sharaa, asking him to safeguard Syria's very small Jewish community and their historical sites for the future
Itamar Eichner | 23:52 | 01.05.25
הדיילת עם סיכת האבטיח
Jewish passenger confronts American Airlines attendant wearing pro-Palestinian pin
Passenger notices watermelon pin on attendant's uniform and accuses her of antisemitism due to its pro-Palestinian connotations, and filmed the encounter; police intervene to end standoff
Daniel Edelson, New York | 18:55 | 01.05.25
בית פראגר באלפודה
Pig's head placed at entrance to Holocaust memorial site in Germany
Incident occurred at entrance of the Prager House, a Jewish memorial site in Apolda, and the incident is being investigated as a hate crime; 'There is no place for antisemitism in Apolda, in Thuringia, or anywhere in Germany,' says Mayor Mario Voigt
Zeev Avrahami | 18:40 | 01.05.25
Bukhoor Shamantoub in Damascus
Celebrating Assad regime’s fall, 1 of 9 Jews remaining in Syria calls on Syrian Jewish emigres to visit
Ancient synagogues are still standing in Syria, although many have been severely damaged by airstrikes and looted by rebels; some internal Syrians and ex-pats are cautiously optimistic about Jewish life under the new government
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 16:31 | 01.05.25
בנק קרדיט סוויס
Investigators expose Credit Suisse's dark Nazi ties
New investigation reveals Credit Suisse, now part of UBS, withheld evidence during 1990s probes into its Nazi ties; Researchers uncovered client files flagged as Nazi-affiliated, raising questions about the bank’s transparency and its handling of assets tied to Holocaust atrocities 
News Agencies | 16:18 | 01.05.25
ג'ונתן עמנואל קרדונה קסטילו (במרכז), לאחר מעצרו
Lev Tahor official alters Haredi appearance to escape arrest
El Salvador police release footage of Jonathan Castillo without religious appearance after fleeing Guatemala; He is suspected of human trafficking, forcing marriage and abusing children 
Itamar Eichner | 15:04 | 01.05.25
הרב דוד יוסף עם מפכ"ל המשטרה
Israel Chief Rabbi's security bolstered amid terror threats
Shin Bet reaches out to Rabbi David Yosef and instructs office on terror threats against him while seeking to reinforce his protection
Shilo Freid | 22:10 | 01.04.25
אנטישמיות בחג החנוכה בקנדה, לוס אנג'לס וניו יורק
Antisemitism incidents on the rise around the world during Hanukkah
Antisemitic incidents target Jews in US, Canada, London, Ukraine and more in several cases of vandalism, chants and attacks against Jews and synagogues  
Itamar Eichner | 17:37 | 01.03.25
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Symbol of rebirth: A journey after Romanian Jewry in the Holocaust
Notary Israelis explore their Romanian roots after having been the third-largest Jewish community in the world before the Holocaust; trip marks the 70th birthday of the late writer, poet and playwright Nava Semel, whose father saved about 2,000 Jewish children  
Yael Walzer | 16:48 | 01.02.25
לירן ג'רסי בהרצאה בפני כמרים
From Gaza to Milwaukee: The IDF reservist teaching priests about Judaism
Between tours in Gaza, Liran Gerassi became head of Milwaukee’s Catholic-Jewish Studies Center, teaching priests about Israel; highlighting his Jerusalem roots, he fosters dialogue and believes engaging devout Christians can counter rising antisemitism
Yair Kattan | 15:34 | 01.02.25
נשיא אוקראינה נפגש עם רבנים בקייב
'Russia and Iran are the same evil,' Ukraine chief rabbi warns as world shifts focus to Gaza
Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman describes Jewish resilience amid Russian attacks, with many displaced or making Aliyah to Israel; community continues to aid those remaining, providing food, medicine and Hanukkah events for children, elderly and soldiers
Ynet | 12:01 | 01.02.25
לימור רגב ומשה קסל
How did a small book about a Holocaust survivor become an international bestseller?
Dr. Limor Regev says she never imagined the book she wrote as a birthday gift for a Holocaust survivor, recounting his life and struggles, would be translated into multiple languages and sell thousands of copies
Zipporah Roman | 09:13 | 01.02.25
החנוכייה הדיגיטלית של הסוכנות היהודית. הדמייה
'The bond between Jews in Israel and around the world in the face of war and antisemitism strengthens us': Hundreds of thousands lit a candle in the world’s largest digital menorah
Nicole and Roee Haddad, immigrants to Israel, celebrated the first night of Hanukkah by welcoming their newborn daughter after the father came back from reserve duty; Ilan Goldman, who lost a childhood friend at the Nova music festival and has been supporting survivors and Kibbutz Carmia in southern Israel, lit a candle in the US; Linat Karmisi was able to return home this year and light a candle in Kibbutz Eilon; Together with hundreds of thousands of Jews from Israel and around the world, they participated in the "Global Glow" initiative, The Jewish Agency's digital menorah, creating a display of Jewish light
Ynetnews | 09:07 | 01.02.25
איתי, לוחם צה"ל שנפצע וידו נקטעה, מקבל הסבר על המתקן
The patent that helps IDF amputees put on tefillin
ALYN Hospital and Sheba Medical Center develop device enabling amputees to put on tefillin independently, meeting halachic standards; already helping injured soldiers, innovation restores dignity and accessibility; 'It gave me back my independence,' says one user
Shilo Freid | 07:47 | 01.02.25
הסגן שלמה מונדשיין (מימין) וחתן התנ"ך שמשון ג'יקוב (משמאל)
Shimshon Jacob crowned winner of International Bible Contest in Hanukkah finale
Beit Shemesh educator defeats rival after trailing for most of the competition; postponed last year due to war, event returned with its toll deeply reflected in the themes and atmosphere
Shmuel Munitz | 00:29 | 01.02.25
עצות שנה חדשה איזון
The ancient Jewish secret to keeping your New Year's resolutions
Jewish wisdom views the struggle with New Year’s resolutions as a clash between instant gratification and long-term fulfillment; success requires embracing discomfort and using various strategies to foster joy in growth
Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen | 20:10 | 01.01.25
מרגוט פרידלנדר מדליקה נר בחנוכייה
103-year-old Holocaust survivor lights menorah at Brandenburg Gate
Berlin-born Margot Friedlander, sole family member to escape the Nazis, lights a Hanukkah menorah celebrating light's victory over darkness
Itamar Eichner | 18:53 | 01.01.25
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Netherlands opens archives to public, exposing WWII Nazi collaborators
Over 100,000 Dutch Jews were murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust with the help of Dutch Royal institutions, antisemitic police and collaborators; public review raises concerns for families of those who were complicit
Yaniv Navot | 11:00 | 01.01.25
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Cards, latkes and beggars: Hanukkah as a satirical tool in the stories of Sholem Aleichem
Forget the heroism of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil: In the Hanukkah stories of Sholem Aleichem, one of the greatest Yiddish writers of all time, you'll find Jews playing cards, condescending wealthy folks handing out latkes to the poor, and children going door to door to their relatives, hoping for Hanukkah gelt. Through five satirical tales, the beloved author unveils the challenges of Jewish society in the shtetls of Eastern Europe – some of which still resonate today
Mashav Channel | 10:19 | 01.01.25
הרב אברהם חמרה ז"ל. נפגש עם חאפז אל-אסד ודיבר אל ליבו
How Syria's chief rabbi softened Hafez Assad's heart
The family of Rabbi Avraham Hamra, who immigrated to Israel in 1994, did not know the whole truth about his work for Syrian Jews; only when Mossad officials came to console the family did they discover the truth
Itamar Eichner | 15:18 | 12.31.24
זוג חרדי
Navigating love and tradition: Dating after divorce as a Haredi
Dina, Michal and Moishi, from the Haredi community, were first in arranged marriages based on shared values; by their second marriages, they seek relationships centered on mutual respect, understanding and love, shaped by hard-earned insights
Sigal Kaplan | 13:55 | 12.31.24
העברת ספרי תורה במהלך גירוש ספרד
New film 'The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children' dedicated to hostages' families
New documentary looks into the enigma of thousands of Jewish children who were sent to an Island after the Jewish expulsion from Spain in 1492; 'The feelings of families today were experienced by Spanish families at that time'
Yaniv Pohoryles | 20:40 | 12.30.24
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Harvard fundraiser resigns amid growing antisemitic environment on campus
Former Harvard fundraiser Adam Cines opens up about leaving his role due to discomfort with the university’s handling of antisemitism on campus; He reflects on the evolving academic landscape in the US, the challenges Jewish students and professionals face, and how his travels have given him a broader perspective on identity and belonging
Alexandra Lukash | 17:59 | 12.30.24
הפגנה להחזרת החטופים בוושינגטון, ארה"ב
Seeking belonging: Who are the Jews of October 8?
October 7 attacks and war spur renewed interest in Judaism and Israel among Diaspora Jews; How can Israel foster this connection? Could leaders like Sheryl Sandberg inspire a new generation of young American Jews seeking to embrace their Jewish identity?
Yaniv Pohoryles | 14:23 | 12.30.24
חרדים
Report: One in eight Israelis is Haredi; decline in birth rates continues
Study shows stall in Haredi men’s employment linked to IDF draft policies and the economic fallout of war; trends also reveal declining birth rates and migration from core Haredi cities
Shilo Freid | 09:14 | 12.30.24
נר שמיני של חנוכה בכותל
These new immigrants to Israel have names linked to Hanukkah
Over 33,000 immigrants arrived in Israel since last Hanukkah,  many symbolically tied to Hanukkah through names like Matityahu, Or and Shraga or by settling in towns like Modi’in and Hashmonaim, reflecting the holiday’s enduring spirit
Itamar Eichner | 21:10 | 12.29.24
עד לפני 15 שנה, המקום היה פעיל
Only 9 Jews remain in Syria, community head visits ruins of ancient synagogue
After Assad removed, visitors can now safely access  suburb where a synagogue has been standing since 720 years before Christ; Under previous rule Jews enjoyed freedom of religion but were prevented from traveling outside the country       
Associated Press | 15:34 | 12.29.24
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