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The liturgical poem sung at his son's funeral, and a bereaved mother's search for words: Prayers of the war heroes
Inspiring figures from the war recount a section of the Yom Kippur prayers that is close to their hearts, and offer their personal prayer for the holiest day in Jewish calendar
Shmuel Munitz, Marcy Oster, Itzchak Tessler | 15:24 | 10.11.24
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 | 12:13 | 10.11.24
Leonard Cohen during Yom Kippur War
'A Jew remains a Jew. Now it’s war and there’s no need for explanations. My name is Cohen'
Delve into the intimate interpretations in Leonard Cohen’s Jewish muse and celebrate the late artist’s pluralistic Jewish identity through events that deeply impacted him
Nachi Weiss | 07:37 | 10.11.24
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 | 00:37 | 10.11.24
חכם חמאמי באירוע לזכר חומייני
Iranian Jewish leader praises Khamenei, slams Netanyahu
Younes Hamami Lalehzar praised the Iranian forces, and the rocket attack against Israel; 'We fully support the Supreme Leader’s brilliant actions, his courageous stances in defense of the oppressed on the resistance front'
Itamar Eichner | 11:34 | 10.10.24
לילי אברט מתארחת בתכנית בוקר בריטית
Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert dies at the age of 100; King Charles eulogizes her as 'integral part of the fabric' of the UK
Ebert, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, died surrounded by her family in London; She had vowed that if she survived the horrors, she would share her story – not from a place of anger, but strength; True to her word, she  wrote a book and became a TikTok star, reaching millions with her message
Iris Lifshitz Klieger, Itamar Eichner | 00:48 | 10.10.24
אבני נגף בגרמניה
Stumbling stones commemorating Holocaust victims uprooted in German city
On October 7, 10 memorial stones, engraved with the names, birthdates, and the date and place of murder of Nazi victims, were torn from their spots; Area has high percentage of far-right supporters, but authorities suspect vandalism carried out by immigrants from Muslim-majority countries   
Zeev Avrahami, Germany | 21:15 | 10.09.24
Dutch police forces
Dutch policemen refuse to secure Jewish community events
Netherlands police chief says will hold 'internal discussion' on securing local Jewish events following reports officers refuse to serve in them due to 'moral dilemmas'
Itamar Eichner | 17:29 | 10.08.24
הרב מנחם פלדמן פונה מהפגנה אנטי ישראלית באוסטרליה
'They dragged me like an animal': Sydney rabbi forcefully removed from anti-Israel rally
Rabbi Osher Feldman seen roughly handled by Sydney police during heated rally denouncing Israel and praising Hamas; 'The police didn't ask me to leave, they simply dragged me away like a dog,' he says
Itamar Eichner | 00:24 | 10.08.24
בית הכנסת הסמוך לקבר רבי נחמן מברסלב
Aguna receives divorce after 2 years because her husband wanted to fly to Uman
The man realized that due to the travel ban issued against him by the rabbinical court, he would not be able to make a pilgrimage to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov for Rosh Hashanah and as a result he granted his wife a get, or Jewish legal divorce; 'It seems his love for the tzaddik was greater than his so-called love for his wife,' women's advocate says
Shilo Freid | 22:24 | 10.06.24
מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות בטיימס סקוור ניו יורק
There have been more than 10,000 antisemitic incidents in US since October 7
 Anti-Defamation League data reveals a 200% increase in antisemitic incidents from October 7, 2023 to the end of September, with more than 1,200 incidents on campuses and over 2,000 at Jewish institutions; Highest number of anti-Semitic incidents ever recorded by the ADL in one year.
Itamar Eichner | 18:56 | 10.06.24
המחאה של האומן הפולני מול אושוויץ
Polish artist sparks outrage after equating Israel with Nazis at Auschwitz
Igor Dobrowolski films himself outside Auschwitz with sign comparing Gaza war to Nazi atrocities; Palestinian human rights activist says ‘appalled’; 'Holocaust memorials or concentration camps are not stages for political stunts'
Itamar Eichner | 11:05 | 10.06.24
Rosh Hashanah letters from the Holocaust period uncovered
On the occasion of Rosh Hashanah and amid the ongoing war, the Ghetto Fighters' House Museum unveiled greetings written by Jews during the Holocaust, including letters, postcards, and notes, many displayed for the first time
Itamar Eichner | 16:39 | 10.03.24
'I experience the events of October 7 daily': Women on the frontlines of the fight against antisemitism
Morielle channeled her grief over her nephew’s death at the Nova massacre into a global initiative against antisemitism through technology and innovation; Tal-Or and Liram tackle online hate speech, stressing the need for stronger regulation and advocacy
Nitzi Yakov | 10:29 | 10.03.24
חלוקת מזון ליהודים בקייב
'Nearly everyone is in need': Ukrainian Jews grapple with severe rconomic crisis amid war
‘Many have lost their jobs,’ says Kyiv rabbi as Mykolaiv’s Jewish community warns ‘people are living hand to mouth; this Rosh Hashanah, community leaders shared their worries with Ynet
Itamar Eichner | 08:59 | 10.03.24
תוקעים בשופר בבית הכנסת בבגדד
New footage shows Rosh Hashana shofar blowing in Saddam Hussein's Iraq
Recently released video shows rare celebration of Jewish holiday in 1998, while dictator Saddam Hussein still held power over Iraq
Itamar Eichner | 19:41 | 10.02.24
ילדים מפונים חוגגים את ראש השנה
These are the symbolic foods for Rosh Hashana - and their new messages for this year
In addition to the usual expressions offered before each of the holiday's simanim, here are some special requests to add for the victims of the current war and for the soldiers
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 13:07 | 10.02.24
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 to eating symbolic foods - and what is an Eruv Tavshilin? This is how Jews observe the holiday
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 16:15 | 10.01.24
זירת ירי ב לוס אנג'לס ב-15 בפברואר שבו נפצע יהודי שיצא מ בית כנסת ארה"ב
Man who shot 2 Jews leaving an LA synagogue sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jaime Tran pleaded guilty in June to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill; Tran had a "history of antsemitic and threatening behavior" according to the lawsuit
Itamar Eichner | 14:58 | 10.01.24
הנשיא זלנסקי מול האנדרטה בבאבי יאר
Blinken posts on Babi Yar massacre, drawing sharp criticism from Russia
US secretary of state attacks Moscow in post about WWII massacre of over 30,000 Jews near Kyiv; Russia's Foreign Ministry responds: 'Only a scoundrel can say this because Russia is denazifying those who continued the crimes of the Babi Yar murderers'
Itamar Eichner | 09:41 | 10.01.24
דר' הומיון שמח
Iran’s Jewish communities mourn Nasrallah, call for vengeance on Israel
Parliamentary representative of Iran’s Jewish community calls on United Nations to act against the 'criminal Zionist regime'
Itamar Eichner | 18:54 | 09.29.24
עולים חדשים בנתב"ג באירוע של הסוכנות היהודית לציון 70 שנות עלייה
Amid war, Israel sees Aliyah surge as 31,000 newcomers arrive
Immigrants from over 100 countries arrived in Israel this past year, Aliyah and Integration Ministry and Jewish Agency report ahead of Rosh Hashana; here’s a breakdown of where they came from and the cities they now call home
Itamar Eichner | 18:39 | 09.29.24
חסן נסראללה
This is the Jewish and moral position on killing Nasrallah
Commentary: While the Bible calls for some jubilation and joy upon the downfall of an external enemy such as Hassan Nasrallah, it is incumbent upon us to forsake hubris and adopt a new path toward peace
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow | 14:00 | 09.29.24
A night of reflection and repentance: Selichot on Ynetnews
We did a live broadcast of The First Selichot, from the International Convention Center in Jerusalem with Yitzchak Meir, in the style of Rabbi Carlebach. In Nahariya: Alarm during Selichot prayers, watch
Itzchak Tessler | 00:05 | 09.29.24
אילן משה יעקב ז"ל וחן ברוכים בפעילות 'קידושישי' בתל אביב
Tel Aviv shabbat event commemorates Nova massacre victim
For years, Ilan Moshe Yaakov and Chen Baruchim hosted Israeli Shabbat gatherings in Tel Aviv for diverse audience; After losing Ilan on October 7, Chen now continues alone, dedicating the next event to his memory and marking a year since the war
Yogev Israely | 16:11 | 09.27.24
הפגנות תמיכה בפלסטינים בגרמניה
There's a 'tsunami' of antisemitism in Germany, officials say
The Federal Government Commissioner for Jewish life in Germany and the fight against antisemitism is concerned about the surge of antisemitic incidents post-October 7, says Jews concealing Jewish markings to avoid harassment and possible violence
Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 16:30 | 09.26.24
הספר העברי הקדום ביותר
Oldest Jewish book is on display in Washington
The Afghan Liturgical Quire was discovered in Afghanistan, and contains a compilation of Shabbat prayers, liturgical poems, and parts of the Passover Haggadah;  Afghan Jew living in New York, told Ynet: 'It moves me to see how something from our past, which has traveled such a long way, becomes accessible to the whole world'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:09 | 09.26.24
Jewish cemetery in Ukraine badly damaged by Russian attack
As part of a Russian onslaught on Zaporizhzhia, a powerful missile struck the old Jewish cemetery, causing extensive damage; It's one of the oldest Jewish community in Ukraine and home to Europe's largest nuclear facility
Itamar Eichner | 12:29 | 09.26.24
הפגנה בעד ישראל בארה"ב
Israelis at Harvard: 'There is curiosity to hear what is really happening in Israel'
Tzur Goldin, whose brother Hadar's body is still held in Gaza, met with activist Nabeel Abboud Ashkar from Nazareth at Harvard as part of a prestigious program and when they sat to speak about the situation he says 'when we provide them with credible background information, I find a willing audience'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 08:22 | 09.26.24
Palestine 'Settler Colonialism' course at UC Berkeley sparks outrage
Course at UC Berkeley called 'Palestine: A Settler Colonial Analysis' has Jewish organizations up in arms and calling it as akin to antisemitic indoctrination; 'Academic freedom shouldn't be a blank check for promoting lopsided political narratives''
Daniel Edelson, New York | 00:03 | 09.26.24
שקיות אשפה ברחובות ניו יורק
New York's rat plague has led to a change in garbage collection times, and the haredim are furious
Weekend garbage collection means that Sabbath-observant Jews will have to keep their garbage around a few days longer, take it out after the start of the Sabbath or risk a fine; 'The needs of the Jewish community are no longer considered'
Itamar Eichner | 23:44 | 09.25.24
Ilan Cohen 'He really knew Israel incredibly well for someone who only lived here for a year and a half!'
Tribute to fallen IDF soldier brings Bible in Spanish to Jews worldwide
Sergeant Ilan Cohen made Aliyah from Argentina to enlist in the IDF as a lone soldier and fell in action in Gaza; 'Ilan’s love of Tanakh was one of the passions that drove him to enlist'
Shilo Freid | 16:01 | 09.25.24
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Berlin lawmaker fighting antisemitism faces attacks
Pro-Palestinian protesters put German Senator Joseph Chialo in their sights following his initiative to stop funding organizations working to present antisemitic content in the country
Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 10:19 | 09.24.24
העבודות סמוך לכותל
Work begins on elevator to make Western Wall accessible to visitors
Herzl Ben-Ari, CEO of the Company for the Development and Renovation of the Jewish Quarter says work is bridging 2,000 years of history; Ancient findings discovered in the archaeological excavations will be integrated into the elevator lobby. 
Shilo Freid | 19:27 | 09.22.24
רולנד ראס, הורשע בעבר בהכחשת שואה
Convicted Holocaust denier placed and retracted in local Belgian elections
Roland Raes, 90, the co-founder of the Belgian Vlaams Belang party, denied that six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust; He bowed out of the elections after his candidacy caused a frenzy
Itamar Eichner | 00:46 | 09.21.24
דיווחים ראשונים על פיצוצים בביירות
Prayerfest precedes pager plot in New York Judeo-Christian event
Participants who prayed for Israel at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast in New York this week had their prayers answered following the successful cyberwarfare attack on Hezbollah 
Shira Dicker / Media Line | 19:46 | 09.20.24
אמיר אוחנה עם אבי חסידים, אביו של נאור חסידים ז"ל בכנסת
Mezuzah saved from ruins of Kfar Aza hung in embassy in Paraguay
The mezuzah that was on the door of the home of the Sivan Elkabetz and Naor Hasidim, who were murdered on October 7, was affixed at the new Israeli Embassy in Paraguay; Ceremony was attended by the president of Paraguay, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Naor's father 
Shilo Freid | 11:12 | 09.20.24
Beit Halochem Dinner, September 2024
Standing ovation for IDF heroes in London
A 450-strong audience join the event under the mantra 'no veteran left behind' including Israel’s ambassador Tsipi Hotovely; veteran Itay Sagi tells the crowd he had received 'an amazing amount of love' from all there
Jewish News | 11:10 | 09.20.24
מסעדת "גוטליב'ס"
Trump cancels visit to iconic Jewish restaurant after owner dies
U.S. Republican presidential candidate changes plans to visit Brooklyn’s famed Gottlieb’s restaurant to meet voters; earlier owner's son expressed anticipation and excitement over the visit 
Itamar Eichner | 23:58 | 09.19.24
קלאוס-מיכאל קוהנה (משמאל) בטקס פתיחת אוניברסיטת הלוגיסטיקה קוהנה
The dark secrets behind the wealth of Germany’s richest man
Klaus-Michael Kuehne, owner of global logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel, has struggled to conceal his family's involvement in Nazi-era crimes, including large-scale theft of art and property that helped build their business empire
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 15:00 | 09.18.24
מועצת הרבנות הראשית, ארכיון
For the first time in 100 years, Israel's Chief Rabbinate Council stands vacant
Council's term expired overnight Wednesday and no replacement has been appointed, affecting meat imports, divorce settlements and a myriad of other services
Shilo Freid | 11:32 | 09.18.24
בנימין נתניהו עם המצגת מפת ציר פילדלפי
Three-quarters of UK Jews disapprove of Netanyahu
Survey conducted among 4,500 adult British Jews shows 80% hold an unfavorable opinion of PM, with 65% saying they 'strongly disapprove' and 15% 'somewhat' disapprove of him
Jenni Frazer/Jewish News | 21:35 | 09.17.24
Avraham Neguise
Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia Neguise’s vision for Africa-Israel relations
Avraham Neguise aims to strengthen Israel-Africa relations by expanding diplomatic ties, economic cooperation, and maintaining Israel’s observer status in the African Union
The Media Line | 18:08 | 09.17.24
צלב קרס ומגן דוד. ציור הקיר שמעורר זעם רב
Man who commissioned antisemitic mural in Milwaukee vows to add more
Combining the Star of David with a swastika and depictions of Palestinians crying amid Gaza rubble, local Jewish community has declared it tantamount to Holocaust denial; The man responsible has vowed to create more murals decrying 'genocide' in Gaza
Daniel Edelson, New York | 12:33 | 09.17.24
קיר סטרמר ראש ממשלת בריטניה
National curriculum review will see all UK schools teach Holocaust, Starmer says
Prime minister tells Holocaust Educational Trust dinner: 'Just as I fought to bring my party back from the abyss of antisemitism, I will do the same in leading the country'
Lee Harpin | 09:25 | 09.17.24
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Dutch government returns art stolen by Nazis to Jewish owners
After a long campaign by the Dutch Jewish community and the State of Israel, a Netherlands minister says restitution policy is 'not merely about justice; it is about humanity' 
Itamar Eichner | 13:25 | 09.16.24
אלפים בתפילת שחרית הבוקר בכותל
'Israel must be erased': vandals write in Western Wall prayer books
Jewish Worshipper frequenting the holy site say recent months saw rise of worrying phenomenon in which prayer books wishing well to Israel or the IDF are defaced
Shilo Freid | 11:12 | 09.16.24
עולים חדשים בנתב"ג באירוע של הסוכנות היהודית לציון 70 שנות עלייה
Fewer Jews ask to immigrate to Israel, most significant drop from Russia
A 45% drop in the number of immigration applications from Russia to Israel since October 2023, in the US, however, some 6,367 applications were opened, an increase of 60%
Itamar Eichner | 09:08 | 09.16.24
התנ"ך העתיק שמכרה משפחת ספרא. השפעות מוסלמיות וסמלים מיסטיים
Ancient bible owned by celebrated banking family sold at auction for $6.9 million
The Shem Tov Bible, purchased in 1994 by the banker Jacob (Jacqui) Safra for $825,000, was sold at an auction at Sotheby's, after a bidding war between three anonymous buyers
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:16 | 09.15.24
מחאת המין של הנשים החרדיות בניו יורק
After 6 month 'sex strike', NY Orthodox woman receives Jewish divorce
Malky Berkowitz waited four years for her husband to grant her a 'gett' and free her from her marriage;  Orthodox Jewish women activists withheld sex from their husbands in order to pressure him to free her from being an agunah, or chained wife
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 09:12 | 09.15.24
חסידי ברסלב באומן
'Rosh Hashanah is non-negotiable': Thousands of Uman pilgrims face flight cancellations
More than 16,000 Israelis planning to travel to grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman via Moldova receive flight cancellations; Breslov Union chairman sends letter to Knesset members urging immediate action; 'The Israeli government created this crisis – it must resolve it'
Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 22:14 | 09.13.24
מתפללים בבית הכנסת "שער השמיים", בלם, ברזיל
Sephardic secrets: The hidden story of Jews in Spanish Morocco
After the expulsion from Spain in 1492, many Jews sought refuge in northern Morocco, carrying a unique cultural heritage, including their own language; some later migrated to Israel, the Iberian Peninsula or South America and never saw themselves as weak
Eliezer Hayoun | 21:44 | 09.13.24
Man yells at pro-Israel protesters in Newton, Mass
Man shot, seriously wounded at pro-Israel rally near Boston, authorities say
Scott Hayes discharges firearm, wounding man in abdomen after victim approached demonstrators, tackled one and engaged in physical altercation; Hayes taken into custody; authorities launch investigation into incident
News agencies | 12:13 | 09.13.24
הרב אסמן בטקס בבית הכנסת בקייב
Adopted son of Ukrainian rabbi killed in combat laid to rest
Matityahu Samborskyi, adopted son of Rabbi Moshe Azman, killed in combat near Donetsk; ’Among Ukrainian Jews, there is no 'blue blood.' Our best sons are on the front lines, fighting the Russian invader to defend our homeland,’ Rabbi Azman says in eulogy
Itamar Eichner | 00:01 | 09.13.24
אמו של קופרשטיין יחד עם עו"ד צביקה גרייבר והתפילין
Gaza Hostage's tefillin travel across world, uniting thousands
Attorney Tzvika Graiver answers call of mother, whose son Bar Kuperstein abducted by Hamas at Nova festival, by helping Jews in Israel and worldwide put on his tefillin; 'Tefillin have immense power to bring miracles and help free the hostages,' Graiver says
Itamar Eichner | 20:02 | 09.12.24
Police in Belgium
Belgian court sentences couple for plotting attacks on Jews in Antwerp
Chechen couple sentenced to 15 and 8 years for planning attacks, including on Antwerp’s Jewish neighborhood; 21-year-old in Denmark charged with terrorism for arson attack on Jewish woman’s home amid rising antisemitism
Itamar Eichner | 20:43 | 09.11.24
Jewelry returned to rightful owners
Jewelry seized by Nazis from Polish concentration camp prisoners returned to families
Families of former Nazi concentration camp prisoners receive confiscated belongings 80 years later in emotional Warsaw ceremony, highlighting personal histories and the Arolsen Archives' mission to restore these mementos to rightful heirs
Associated Press | 20:18 | 09.11.24
ויקטור שנפצע קשה באוקראינה מתקבל בבית הספר באודסה
Jewish soldiers injured in Ukraine, Gaza open school year in Odessa
The two  graduates of Odessa's Or Avner Jewish school, one injured fighting in Ukraine and the other injured fighting in Gaza, read chapters from Psalms and wish students a fruitful new school year  
Itamar Eichner | 13:17 | 09.11.24
מבקרים באומן, ארכיון
Moldova closes access to Uman for Israeli pilgrims: 'We will get there, we swam in a frozen river'
Moldova halts flights from Israel and closes the road to Uman due to Israeli debt and inability to provide security for Israelis;  Breslov Hasidim determined to reach Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Shilo Freid, Edward Doks | 11:45 | 09.11.24
הרב לנדו והשגריר לו בפגישתם בבני ברק
U.S. Ambassador meets leading Rabbi to discuss escalation on Temple Mount
Jack Lew meets the Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox community's spiritual leader Dov Landau with a message from Biden thanking him for his position opposing Jews entering the volatile shrine   
Shilo Freid | 21:49 | 09.09.24
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