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עקדת יצחק בפסיפס מהתקופה הביזנטית בבית הכנסת בבית אלפא
Isaac or Ishmael? The Quran never names Abraham's son
The Torah identifies Isaac as the son Abraham was commanded to sacrifice, but the Quran leaves him unnamed; scholars explain how Ishmael became the dominant Muslim interpretation, why the dispute shaped religious identities and how Jewish and Muslim leaders are finding a message of shared ancestry
Itzchak Tessler | 05:40 | 10.31.26
‘You're still a slave owner’: Israeli rabbi challenges Anthropic on Claude's consciousness
Former Mobileye engineer Rabbi Mois Navon was among 20 faith thinkers invited to Anthropic's private summit on Claude's moral status; he rejects the idea that AI is conscious and warns that treating it as human would make its creators ‘slave owners’
Israel Wullman | 11:15 | 10.30.26
Lot fleeing Sodom
What the city that survived Sodom teaches Israel about AI
In Parashat Vayera, Lot escapes to Zoar, the one city spared from Sodom's destruction, only to abandon it; a fresh reading of the biblical account, ancient copper production and Bill Ackman's vision for Israel reveals why technological advantages cannot sustain prosperity without trade, community and cooperation
Michael Eisenberg | 05:46 | 10.30.26
בקי כספי, סגנית נשיא בכירה בפדרציות היהודיות של צפון אמריקה, נשיא במדינה יצחק הרצוג ורעייתו מיכל ואייל בן-חיים, משנה למנכ״ל קבוצת ישראכרט
How North American Jews turned $92M into a $240M lifeline for Israeli businesses
Jewish Federations of North America has provided more than $240 million in loans to 4,132 war-hit businesses, supporting an estimated 28,000 jobs; with $80 million in repayments already lent again, the initiative is creating a revolving financial lifeline for Israel's small business sector
Itamar Eichner | 18:32 | 10.29.26
פאדי מאירלנד
‘I'll put a bullet in your head’: Irishman avoids jail after threatening to kill Jewish tourists in France
Patrick O'Brien, 60, convicted of threatening an Australian Jewish couple and glorifying crimes against humanity after a supermarket confrontation near Avignon; Jewish organizations condemn his six-month suspended prison sentence as too lenient
Itamar Eichner | 17:29 | 10.29.26
הרב יוסף חיים קנטור
Thailand revokes citizenship of chief rabbi over use of US passport
Prime Minister Charnvirakul strips Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor of his Thai citizenship after authorities say he used his American passport 16 times; move follows raids on Chabad centers and other actions raising concerns about broader crackdown on Israelis 
Itamar Eichner | 13:28 | 10.29.26
מנהל מדבר עם העובדים
Everyone agrees with you? That's when managers should start asking questions
The employee who challenges consensus may be a manager's greatest asset; the Torah portion Vayera explores the power of dissent, while financial trends reveal the risks of following the crowd
Ziv Elul | 07:22 | 10.29.26
GCI
Building hope in Israel's north: Jobs, opportunity and a new future for the Galilee
More than 100 HR professionals and business leaders gathered at the Galilee Culinary Institute for a Jewish National Fund-USA conference focused on expanding employment, attracting investment and creating new opportunities in northern Israel 
Lia Ziskovich-Rahman | 17:26 | 10.28.26
בית המשפט בוויניפג, קנדה
Winnipeg synagogue expels Jewish couple amid dispute over Israel and security
A legal battle has erupted in Winnipeg after a synagogue expelled a Jewish couple amid disputes over their pro-Palestinian views and security measures; The couple allege unlawful expulsion, while the synagogue cites safety concerns
ynet | 13:35 | 10.28.26
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces new legal action to protect immigrant families at City Hall in New York
Mamdani accused of erasing Jews from NYC heritage celebration
Mayor's tribute to Eastern European immigrants highlighted Jewish artist Marc Chagall and neighborhoods such as Brighton Beach and Rego Park but omitted any mention of Jews, drawing sharp criticism from the ADL and community leaders
Marcy Oster | 03:05 | 10.28.26
Jewish medical professionals meet with representatives of Israeli hospitals and health organizations at MedEx UK in London to explore career opportunities in Israel
‘It’s an earthquake’: Aliyah chief sees unprecedented urgency among British Jews
Antisemitism in the Diaspora and career opportunities in Israel are driving growing interest in aliyah, says Deganit Sanker-Lange, as hundreds of prospective immigrants and doctors attend events in London
Yael Feldman Shavit, London | 17:02 | 10.26.26
בריטניה ברייטון הפגנה פרו פלסטינית בשולי ועידת מפלגת הירוקים
UK Jewish leaders declare Green Party ‘racist’ over anti-Zionist policy
Board of Deputies votes 118-1 to condemn the Greens after the party adopts a motion defining Zionism as racism and supporting a single Palestinian state; Jewish leaders accuse the party of legitimizing antisemitism and demand a reversal
Itamar Eichner | 08:04 | 10.26.26
החשודה כפי שתועדה בסרטון אבטחה של "שומרים"
Woman arrested in stabbing of Manhattan rabbi, linked to second suspected antisemitic attack
Anna Mochalova, 32, allegedly followed a Chabad rabbi, 26, before stabbing him with what is believed to be a syringe in the Diamond District; police say she attacked a Jewish man two hours earlier; both incidents are being investigated as hate crimes
ynet | 21:44 | 10.25.26
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Can 10 days in Israel change how American students see the country?
JNF-USA's Caravan for Democracy brings non-Jewish college leaders to Israel, challenging perceptions, creating unexpected friendships and giving students firsthand experiences to take back to increasingly polarized American campuses
India Naftali | 14:11 | 10.25.26
רגע הדקירה
'Their answer to hatred was more Jewish life': Young rabbi returns to Manhattan's Diamond District day after stabbing attack
Police investigate suspected antisemitic hate crime after 26-year-old Chabad rabbi stabbed in back on Manhattan sidewalk; attacker remains at large as victim vows to continue Jewish outreach work, drawing inspiration from his Holocaust survivor grandparents
ynet | 02:49 | 10.25.26
הרמב"ם
From burned books to Jewish authority: How Maimonides overcame centuries of controversy
Revered today as one of Judaism’s greatest thinkers, Maimonides once faced fierce opposition over his legal rulings and philosophy, with critics accusing him of heresy and his books burned. How did the medieval scholar become a central authority across the Jewish world?
Eliezer Hayun | 02:39 | 10.25.26
מפגין לבוש בחולצה הקוראת לעצור את השנאה כלפי יהודים, לונדון, מאי 2026
England backs 27 school antisemitism reforms, but will Jewish pupils feel safer?
A girl insulted on a bus, pupils hiding kippahs and families giving up on reporting abuse: England has accepted 27 recommendations to combat antisemitism, but the real test is whether schools enforce them and Jewish children can finally feel safe
Yael Feldman Shavit, London | 21:40 | 10.24.26
Just as in antiquity, new technologies today do not advance in a vacuum; they require vast resources, minerals and strategic alliances
What Abraham's war reveals about today's race for AI dominance
The Torah portion Lech Lecha reveals how ancient wars over copper, tin and trade routes mirror today's global race for AI dominance, as Abraham's fight for freedom offers a moral alternative to the struggle for resources and power
Michael Eisenberg | 10:41 | 10.23.26
3. Nominations open to recognize 18 Jewish and Israeli humanitarians making a global impact
Nominations open to honor 18 Jewish and Israeli humanitarians changing lives around the world
From disaster zones to remote communities, Jewish and Israeli humanitarians are changing lives far from the spotlight; A new initiative seeks to honor 18 of these unsung heroes, with nominations open through Nov. 30
Jewish News, London, ynet Global | 08:54 | 10.23.26
מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות בלוס אנג'לס קליפורניה ארצות הברית ארה"ב
'We did not experience any antisemitism': wounded IDF soldiers find love in LA
Despite growing concerns over anti-Jewish hostility in the US, eight wounded IDF veterans visiting California say they encountered overwhelming support rather than animosity
Ilan Levinsohn, Los Angeles | 08:31 | 10.23.26
Pipe bombs found in Skyler AJ Rose's bedroom after he threatened to blow up a synagogue
Utah man charged with threatening to bomb synagogue as FBI finds six pipe bombs, rifles at home
Prosecutors say Skyler AJ Rose, 22, searched for nearby synagogues before posting antisemitic threats; investigators also seized ammunition and allegedly found hundreds of child sexual abuse images on his phone, prompting additional federal charges
ynet Global | 04:04 | 10.23.26
תעודת כשרות צהר
Women break into kosher supervision as Tzohar launches new training program in Israel
After years without dedicated training for women, Tzohar partners with Migdal Oz to train female kosher supervisors, who will take the Chief Rabbinate's exam before joining five women already working in its certification system
ynet | 20:44 | 10.22.26
התלבטות
When results disappoint: Stay the course or change direction?
Abraham reaches the Promised Land only to face famine; Psalm 105 and philosopher Søren Kierkegaard explore the gap between hindsight and decisions made in uncertainty, offering business leaders a lesson in when to persevere and when to change course
Ziv Elul | 17:02 | 10.22.26
רגע הדקירה
Chabad Hasid stabbed in back in Manhattan; NYPD probes possible antisemitic attack
Security footage shows a woman approaching the visibly Jewish man from behind in Manhattan's Diamond District and striking him with an object believed to be a needle or syringe; the victim was hospitalized in stable condition as police searched for the suspect
Itamar Eichner | 10:11 | 10.22.26
הרב כהן ליד מכוניתו שנפגעה במהומות
Paris rioters torched a rabbi's car and looted Jewish shops, but he says it wasn't antisemitic
Chabad emissaries near Place de la République describe being trapped as violent protests swept through the French capital, leaving cars burned and businesses ransacked; despite the destruction, local rabbis say opportunistic looters targeted Jewish and non-Jewish shops alike
Itamar Eichner | 08:44 | 10.22.26
A buggy is driven on a country road, March 8, 2026, in Lancaster County
An unlikely connection: How an Orthodox Jewish scholar found family among the Amish
An Israeli Orthodox Jewish scholar spent 14 years studying Amish women in Pennsylvania, uncovering striking parallels with ultra-Orthodox Jewish life and forging lasting friendships that transformed her research and her life
Associated Press | 05:14 | 10.22.26
סקיצה מפרויקט "חפצים של הלב"
A child's curl, a hidden photograph: the Holocaust stories being brought to life through animation
Israeli filmmaker Sharon Pais is transforming Holocaust survivors' most treasured possessions into short animated documentaries, using their own voices to connect younger generations with memories at risk of disappearing; from a child's lock of hair carried through Auschwitz to a wedding photograph hidden in a sock, each object holds a story of loss, survival and love
Shilo Freid | 00:40 | 10.22.26
ניידת משטרה ליד אחד המוסדות היהודיים
Calls to attack Albania's only synagogue surface amid anti-government protests
Threatening social media posts raise concern among Albania's Jewish community as political unrest grips the country; Chief Rabbi Yoel Kaplan invokes Albanians' protection of Jews during the Holocaust, insisting the government and public will stand by the community
Itamar Eichner | 17:19 | 10.21.26
מכירה פומבית של פריטים מהשואה בנורבגיה
'Nazi celebration in Oslo': Auction of Torah scroll looted by Nazis from a Polish synagogue canceled
Following protest from Israel's Foreign Ministry, auction house in Oslo announced that the parchment, which was used by an SS soldier to wrap a package sent to Germany during the Holocaust, would be donated to an organization commemorating the Holocaust in the US
Itamar Eichner | 17:17 | 10.20.26
Turkey
Israeli woman surrounded by angry mob at Istanbul mall, escorted out by security
Turkish-Israeli woman confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters who called her a 'terrorist' and 'child killer'; Israel's Foreign Ministry condemns harassment and accuses Turkey of fueling hostility toward Israelis
Dennis Bihler | 11:30 | 10.19.26
Bonei Zion Prize Ceremony
Ron Dermer, Israeli scientists and educators receive Bonei Zion awards
Former Israeli ambassador receives special recognition as pharmacologist Marta Weinstock-Rosin wins lifetime achievement award; six others honored for work in science, education, sports and community organizations
ynet Global | 10:34 | 10.19.26
הפגנה של חרדים, חסידי צאנז מחוץ לכלא 10
76,809 draft dodgers, just 437 arrests: IDF data expose Israel's widening enforcement gap
Military figures reveal a sharp rise in draft evasion, with ultra-Orthodox men accounting for 83% of cases but just 12% of indictments in 2026; advocacy groups accuse the IDF of selective enforcement, while the military insists the law is applied equally
Shilo Freid | 07:51 | 10.19.26
Eight immigrants from English-speaking countries who have made significant contributions to Israel have been named recipients of the 2026 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize
From Alzheimer's research to diplomacy: 8 olim honored for shaping Israel
Sylvan Adams Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize honors Ron Dermer, Marta Weinstock-Rosin and six others for their contributions to Israeli society, science, education and public life
ynet Global | 18:00 | 10.18.26
בית כנסת שהושחת במהומות בצרפת
'A clear warning sign': Paris synagogue vandalized as violent riots sweep France
'When chaos and violence take over the streets, synagogues are the first to suffer': Footage shows overturned tables and extensive damage at a synagogue in Paris' 19th district as mass protests over living costs erupted into violence across France 
Itamar Eichner | 13:38 | 10.18.26
הציור שנבזז על ידי הנאצים
Nazi-looted Kandinsky painting sells for over $42 million after return to Jewish heirs
Wassily Kandinsky's 1907 masterpiece 'The Colorful Life,' sold during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands and displayed in a Munich museum for nearly 50 years, fetched £31.56 million at Christie's in London after its restitution to the heirs of its former Jewish owners in 2023
Itamar Eichner | 11:54 | 10.18.26
צפרירה ווקר
Three of her six children came out as gay. Now this religious mother helps other parents
Tzafrira Wecker once feared her sons had no future in religious society and followed counseling rooted in conversion-therapy theories; today, she celebrates two sons' marriages and a new grandchild while holding firmly to her faith
Shmuel Munitz | 10:46 | 10.18.26
בקבוק תבערה שהכין החשוד
FBI arrests Los Angeles man accused of targeting Chabad preschool: ‘Might bomb JEMS later’
FBI agents arrested 51-year-old Steven Carlos Duenas after antisemitic posts threatening a Jewish preschool and praising the Houthis; materials allegedly intended for Molotov cocktails were found at his home, while his mother says he is struggling with serious mental health problems
Itamar Eichner | 09:02 | 10.18.26
מקום הפיגוע בגרמניה
Jewish students block AfD politician at Halle synagogue memorial; police probe ‘Nazi’ allegation
Members of Germany's Jewish student union blocked Hans-Thomas Tillschneider from attending a ceremony for victims of the 2019 antisemitic attack, accusing him of minimizing its motive; police launched an insult investigation without his complaint
Itamar Eichner | 01:34 | 10.17.26
מחבלי חמאס ב-7 באוקטובר
London teacher tells Jewish boy that Jews were to blame for October 7
Jewish Chronicle: A Jewish boy, 9, said his teacher replied 'Actually it's the opposite' about Hamas' October 7 attack; his parents sought antisemitism training but were told 'politics' could not be forced on staff, then moved him to a Jewish school
Itamar Eichner | 11:53 | 10.16.26
Navigating the AI flood
Weekly Torah portion: Navigating the AI flood
As artificial intelligence reshapes society, the Torah's contrasting models of Noah and Abraham offer a moral choice: retreat into technological isolation or use innovation to build a more just and inclusive future
Michael Eisenberg | 09:04 | 10.16.26
נירית בן-יוסף
As antisemitism rises in Berlin, an Israeli guide fights to reclaim the city's Jewish legacy
Nirit Ben-Joseph leads tours exploring how Jewish scientists, doctors, bankers and artists helped shape the German capital; participants are often surprised by how little they know about the people whose achievements and lives were destroyed by the Nazis
Yogev Israeli | 21:02 | 10.15.26
תיעוד ממצלמות האבטחה והחשוד שנעצר
Man arrested over arson near historic Indian synagogue, terror links probed
Police say the suspect was paid, apparently in cryptocurrency, by an unidentified handler known as 'Boss' and ordered to film his attack; Indian intelligence agencies are investigating possible links to terror networks operating from Pakistan
Itamar Eichner | 13:33 | 10.15.26
מארק לוין
New York City's Jewish comptroller promised to invest in Israeli government bonds, but now he's backtracking
Mark Levine promised during the campaign to return Israel bonds to the city's pension funds, and defended the idea even after taking office; Ten months after taking office, he decided not to purchase them, telling the New York Times that it's not politics
Daniel Edelson, New York | 12:47 | 10.15.26
Managers, take note: Everyone knows you were angry, but do they know what to do next?
Business insights from the weekly Torah portion: Managers can stop a crisis, set boundaries and demand accountability, but the real test comes afterward; Noah offers a model for turning authority into clear rules, stronger teams and lasting change
Ziv Elul | 09:04 | 10.15.26
שר נובלס בתמונה שהפיצה המשטרה
Man accused of shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ at NYC synagogue caught evading subway fare
Shear Nobles, 48, was arrested after ducking under a subway turnstile; police linked him to a July 2025 incident at a Manhattan synagogue, where he allegedly disrupted prayers; he faces aggravated harassment and disruption charges, but no hate-crime charge
ynet | 08:56 | 10.15.26
Jewish immigration to Israel involves far more than booking a flight
From Texas to New York, over 1,000 North Americans eye a move to Israel
As interest in moving to Israel reaches Jewish communities beyond traditional hubs, more than 1,000 North Americans registered for Nefesh B’Nefesh events offering guidance on immigration, employment, education and everyday life in Israel
ynet Global | 23:07 | 10.14.26
Eight wounded IDF soldiers pose outside Universal Studios Hollywood during an eight-day Los Angeles retreat organized by Belev Echad, offering respite from rehabilitation and the lingering effects of war
From battlefields to Beverly Hills: wounded IDF soldiers find hope and healing in Los Angeles
Eight wounded IDF veterans find respite from war in Los Angeles, where a rehabilitation retreat offers a chance to confront physical and psychological trauma and rediscover a life beyond the uniform; 'It gave me that purpose back'
Ilan Levinsohn, Los Angeles | 20:01 | 10.14.26
בית המלון "הרברט פארק" בדבלין
Dublin hotel cancels 70 rooms for antisemitism summit, asks if conference is linked to IDF
Herbert Park Hotel reportedly withdrew the booking after learning why delegates from 27 EU countries were visiting Ireland; Jewish community leader Maurice Cohen revealed the incident at a Foreign Ministry reception, amid growing concerns over antisemitism in the country
Itamar Eichner | 11:11 | 10.14.26
השלט בכניסה למחנה הריכוז וההשמדה אושוויץ
Lithuanian man fined $550 for Nazi salute at Auschwitz, local police say
Museum security detained the 26-year-old Lithuanian on Saturday and summoned police; he admitted to promoting Nazism, a criminal offense in Poland punishable by a fine or up to three years in prison, and prosecutors were notified of the incident
Itamar Eichner | 07:26 | 10.14.26
מקבלי האות עם שיקלי ומרים פרץ, מימין לשמאל: הרב צבי לו, טל קטן, מאיר בוניטו, ענת קמף, ראקל הקים, דינה יעקובסון, מרינה גרושבסקיה ורחל ישראלוביץ'
'Your role is critical': Some 250 Jewish teachers from around the world arrive in Israel
Global Jewish Educators Conference convenes in Jerusalem, joined by 100 Israeli educators; Eight Jewish teachers from the Diaspora received the Global Jewish Teachers Award, presented for the first time
Itamar Eichner | 01:30 | 10.14.26
דניאל ליליינטל, שתובע את אוניברסיטת הרווארד
Jewish employee sues Harvard, says he was fired for taking time off for Rosh Hashanah
Daniel Lilienthal claims his supervisor began to question his performance on the first day of the Jewish holiday, even though she had approved his leave in advance; Nine days later, he was fired; He is now suing for damages, alleging religious discrimination
Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:42 | 10.12.26
מושלת מדינת ניו יורק קאת׳י הוקול
Victory for New York's Orthodox Jewish lobby as Hochul joins Trump's school choice plan
After months of lobbying, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul backs a federal tax credit that could send millions to Jewish schools and yeshivas; teachers unions and civil rights groups warn the program will divert federal tax revenue from public priorities and deepen segregation
Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:17 | 10.11.26
ברברה היינס, אמנית ופילנתרופית יהודייה
She studied with the Dalai Lama, then discovered she was Jewish
Barbara Hines was raised Christian in Australia, spent nearly 20 years as a Buddhist before her son uncovered a Holocaust family secret; after learning 86 relatives were murdered, she embraced Orthodox Judaism and moved to Jerusalem, where her art is now going on display
Yaniv Pohoryles | 19:38 | 10.11.26
אמבולנס ב ניו יורק
‘I don’t want your kind touching me’: NJ crash victim repeatedly rejects Orthodox Jewish medics
Booky Kaluszyner shared an account of a Toms River crash victim who refused care from Hatzolah and two Orthodox Jewish 911 responders; the paramedics later summoned were also Hasidic, and the hospital nurse assigned to him was Orthodox
Itamar Eichner | 13:37 | 10.11.26
מחאה נגד יהודים וציונות באיטליה
US Jewish educators postpone study trip to Italy after requirement to sign Gaza statement
25 Israeli educators will arrive in Reggio Emilia as planned, however, despite being required to sign a political statement about the war in Gaza; Parents of the host organization also object to visit, saying  the participants schools 'support the IDF'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 01:36 | 10.11.26
העיר העתיקה של וילנה
‘Don't wait for tragedy’: Lithuania's Jewish leader warns of rising antisemitism
After three threats to bomb a synagogue and kill Jews, community chair Faina Kukliansky warns that unarmed volunteers protect Jewish schools and religious sites, while vital security alerts come from abroad rather than Lithuanian authorities
Itamar Eichner | 19:23 | 10.10.26
תלמוד תורה
By 2030, most Israeli first graders will attend Haredi schools, study finds
First-grade enrollment in secular Hebrew-language schools fell 12% from 2023 to 2026, while Haredi enrollment rose 11%; Haredi and Arab children are also projected to make up a majority of preschoolers by 2028, highlighting a rapid demographic shift
Chen Artzi Sror | 17:03 | 10.10.26
חסימות הכבישים והרחובות של החרדים בשבת: שכונת הסופרים בבני ברק
Cities in Israel are changing radically: 'The neighborhood will become fully ultra-Orthodox'
Shabbat wars: In Bnei Brak, they went from blocking a street in a mixed neighborhood to a complete ban on entry; In Safed, people from other cities come to demonstrate in front of buses that don't even pass through the city; even the entrance to Jerusalem was blocked
ynet correspondents | 15:33 | 10.10.26
פיגמנט מיובש וטלית עם ציציות בצבעי לבן ותכלת
Sea snails, sacred threads and royal purple: Inside the lost world of biblical dyes
'Colors that come from the sea': Ancient sea-snail dyes once colored priestly garments, Temple textiles and royal robes; new research and exhibitions in Haifa reveal how biblical tekhelet and argaman were made and why they mattered
Yogev Israeli | 12:55 | 10.10.26
הריסות ניר עוז
Adam blamed Eve. Israel's leaders are making the same mistake after Oct. 7
Three years after the October 7 massacre, Israel's government continues to evade responsibility; the biblical stories of Adam and Eve, King Saul and King David reveal why acknowledging failure is a fundamental obligation in Jewish tradition
Rabbi David Stav | 05:11 | 10.10.26
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