Jewish scene
הרב הראשי של בריטניה אפרים מירוויס זירת דקירה פיגוע לונדון בריטניה נגד הקהילה היהודית יהודים בשכונת גולדרס גרין
UK chief rabbi urges expulsion of Iranian envoy over embassy-linked ‘martyrdom’ call
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns that a Persian-language Telegram channel linked to Iran’s embassy in London effectively called for ‘martyrdom,’ questioning why Britain has not expelled Tehran’s envoy after similar steps in Australia and Lebanon
Itamar Eichner | 18:05 | 05.01.26
סטנלי פישר (משמאל) עם מרווין קארש בשנה שעברה
Stanley Fisher, British Jewish WWII veteran who helped liberate Bergen-Belsen, dies at 101
Fisher, a Jewish soldier in the British Army, took part in the Normandy invasion and was later posted to Germany; for years, he kept silent about the horrors he witnessed
Itamar Eichner | 16:48 | 04.30.26
זירת דקירה פיגוע לונדון בריטניה נגד הקהילה היהודית יהודים בשכונת גולדרס גרין
British Jewish leader: London stabbing attack deepens fears but won’t force Jews ‘behind walls’
Dr. Toby Greene says stabbing of 2 visibly Jewish men in north London reflects worsening climate of antisemitism since Oct. 7, warning that unchecked hate speech must be met with 'clear action' and 'terrible consequences for antisemites'
Sharon Kidon | 10:55 | 04.30.26
שינויים התחלה הצלחה
When success itself becomes a management risk
Do organizations fall more often because they fail, or because they stop asking what their success is for?
Ziv Elul | 09:44 | 04.30.26
התוקף כפי שתועד במצלמת האבטחה
Jewish man attacked outside LA synagogue in suspected hate crime
Los Angeles police are investigating the Pico-Robertson assault as a hate crime after victim says attacker choked him, threw him to the ground and shouted 'Free Palestine'
Itamar Eichner | 09:03 | 04.30.26
זירת דקירה פיגוע לונדון בריטניה נגד הקהילה היהודית יהודים בשכונת גולדרס גרין
Shlomie, 34, and Moshe, 76, are the two Jewish men who were stabbed, seriously injured in London
Both men had left morning prayers at a synagogue before the attack; Shloime Rand also holds US citizenship; His sister says 'we get targeted by antisemitism all the time'
ynet | 02:33 | 04.30.26
The memorial wall that was torched
The writing was on the wall: Golders Green memorial torched before two Jews stabbed in antisemitic attack
The memorial wall once displayed photos of Israeli hostages and later honored Iranians killed by Tehran’s regime; days later, two Jews were stabbed nearby in an attack Keir Starmer called 'an attack on Britain'
Yael Feldman Shavit | 17:19 | 04.29.26
שני חרדים נדקרו מחוץ לבית כנסת בשכונה בלונדון, הדוקר נעצר
Two Jewish men stabbed outside London synagogue; suspect arrested
According to Shomrim, a Jewish neighborhood patrol group, a man was seen running along Golders Green Road armed with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish passersby
Itamar Eichner | 13:50 | 04.29.26
Goalei HaAretz
Heroism Trailers honor fallen soldiers by supporting Israeli farms
In moving ceremony attended by ministers, MKs, bereaved families, dozens of trailers filled with construction and agricultural equipment were distributed by 'Goalei HaAretz' association to farms throughout the Negev, Galilee, West Bank
ynet Global | 10:54 | 04.29.26
הנאשם, ג'ייקוב מרקולייה
Fort Polk soldier charged after alleged threat to ‘kill every Jew’ at synagogue
Federal prosecutors in Louisiana say Jakob Marcoulier, 22, threatened in recorded Discord audio to attack a synagogue after deployment; he faces up to five years in prison
Itamar Eichner | 21:24 | 04.28.26
כתובת וצלב קרס בשכונה שבה מתגוררים יהודים רבים בברלין
‘Kill all Jews’ slogans sprayed in Berlin neighborhood home to Jewish families
Swastikas and death threats were sprayed across multiple facades, residents tried to cover them with paint and hearts, and police have not announced arrests
Itamar Eichner, Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 14:49 | 04.28.26
מפגש הרבנים
Religious Zionist rabbis warn female tank fighters could push recruits out of armor
Rabbis oppose army's plan to integrate women into armored corps, citing issues with mixed combat; IDF chief reaffirms no exclusion of women after Supreme Court ruling
Shilo Freid | 13:50 | 04.28.26
Five Fingers meeting
From identity to responsibility: Five Fingers brings its educational model to North America
Five Fingers expanded into North America, with a delegation visiting US and Canadian Jewish communities, schools and the Z3 Conference
ynet Global | 09:22 | 04.28.26
שרה חרדית מבני ברק שיצאה בשאלה מתגייסת לצה"ל
Sarah left the Haredi world and chose IDF enlistment: ‘Military service was my childhood dream’
After years of doubt, Sarah left her ultra-Orthodox home in Bnei Brak, completed gaps at a pre-army program and is set to begin IDF basic training before joining an electronics project in the ICT Directorate: ‘I simply set a fact’
Itzchak Tessler | 22:27 | 04.27.26
הרב שפירא לוחץ את ידו של הנשיא בוש האב
From Roosevelt to Bush: exhibit uncovers chief rabbis' little-known White House diplomacy
A new exhibition at the President's Residence in Jerusalem reveals rare letters and photos documenting how Israel's chief rabbis used White House meetings to press Jewish and Israeli causes, from Rabbi Kook's 1924 visit to Rabbi Shapira's 1992 meeting with Bush
Shilo Freid | 21:02 | 04.27.26
רבי נחום ישראל אבער ז"ל
New York Belz Hasid abducted, brutally murdered in Colombia
Nochum Yisrael Eber was abducted in an attempted robbery and later murdered by attackers who fled, his body found in a remote area bearing signs of severe violence as efforts continue to bring him to burial in Israel
Shilo Freid | 20:07 | 04.27.26
המשתתפים בטקס החניכה בקריית שמונה
Yeshiva students leave Lebanon fighting, stay to defend north: 'Mobilizing to defend Kiryat Shmona'
Hesder yeshiva students who returned from combat in Lebanon have joined rapid response team in Kiryat Shmona, reinforcing local defenses while continuing religious studies and integrating military readiness with daily life 
Yair Kraus | 09:34 | 04.27.26
מדורות במתחם במירון
Netanyahu cancels mass Meron celebration as fire from Lebanon renews
Lag BaOmer events will be held in symbolic form only after security assessments and new Home Front Command limits in the north
Shilo Freid, Yair Kraus, Elisha Ben Kimon, Nina Fox | 02:27 | 04.27.26
הרב זבדיה כהן
Shas-backed Rabbi Zevadia Cohen elected chief rabbi of Tel Aviv
After eight years without a chief rabbi, Shas-backed Rabbi Zevadia Cohen was elected with 37 of 61 votes, defeating former MK Rabbi Haim Amsalem; Mayor Ron Huldai said, 'Tel Aviv will remain Tel Aviv — we will preserve it'
Shilo Freid | 18:24 | 04.26.26
קעקוע התפילין, עם הכיתוב "שמע ישראל"
Tefillin ink sparks outrage, but ex-Haredi tattoo artist says it came from faith, not mockery
Tattoo artist Sagi Kurs, who grew up in a Chabad family, posted a video of a tattoo showing tefillin straps and the words ‘Shema Yisrael’; after backlash over the Torah’s ban on tattoos, he says faith can be personal and sincere
Alexandra Lukash | 13:53 | 04.26.26
Olim 2026
Despite war, nearly 19,000 Jews made Israel their home this year
Arrivals from 103 countries were led by Russia, the US and France, even as aliyah fell from 26,211 the previous year; nearly half of the newcomers settled in Tel Aviv and central Israel, ministry data shows
ynet Global | 12:36 | 04.26.26
Members of India's Bnei Menashe community arrive as immigrants in Israel
240 immigrants from India’s Bnei Menashe community arrive to build their future in Israel
The immigrants arrived as part of Operation Wings of Dawn, approved in November to complete the immigration of the Bnei Menashe community; about 6,000 immigrants are expected to arrive under the operation.
ynet Global | 12:35 | 04.26.26
שרה ולד-וילסון ביום מינויה לתפקיד
Berlin culture senator resigns over irregularities in antisemitism-fighting funds
Audit report finds 2.6 million euros in public funds for projects combating antisemitism were distributed without sufficient vetting, and in some cases despite professional warnings; Berlin mayor backs resignation and vows fight will continue
ynet | 11:04 | 04.26.26
השרשרת שנתלשה מצווארו של דיוויד
Attackers tore Star of David necklace from Jewish man's neck on Brussels Metro
Three men repeatedly punched the Jewish victim in the face and then tore off the necklace he received from his father 30 years ago; He called the attack antisemitic since his wallet and phone were not taken and assailants spoke disparagingly about Jews 
Itamar Eichner | 10:20 | 04.26.26
דגל ישראל ודגל הבריגדה היהודית במילאנו
Pro-Palestinian mob drives Jewish Brigade descendants out of Milan Liberation Day march
Jewish participants in Italy’s Liberation Day procession surrounded by demonstrators shouting 'Zionists out of Milan' and other antisemitic slurs, forcing descendants of World War II Jewish Brigade to leave under heavy police protection
Daniel Bettini | 08:54 | 04.26.26
ישיבת פוניבז' בבני ברק
‘Kabbalah is one of the greatest disasters to befall Judaism and Israel’
Dr. Israel Netanel Rubin, a scholar of Jewish thought, calls Kabbalah texts ‘delusions’ and ‘nonsense,’ labels top ultra-Orthodox rabbis ‘fools’ and describes the Zohar as an ‘erotic novel’
Shmuel Munitz | 22:20 | 04.25.26
Massachusetts college accused of denying Orthodox Jewish student Sabbath access
Brandeis Center complaint says Williams College refused to provide manual dorm key for Shabbat, leaving the student locked out for long periods and denying equal access to campus housing and meals
Itamar Eichner | 09:34 | 04.24.26
'High Priest Offering a Sacrifice of a Goat' (illustration from Henry Davenport Northrop's 1894 'Treasures of the Bible')
Weekly Torah portion: 'Do not eat over the blood'
Acharei Mot–Kedoshim: The word 'blood' appears 31 times across 21 different verses in this week's Torah portion; in it, a set of norms is constructed for the establishment of a model society and a human civilization that is not predatory
Michael Eisenberg | 08:14 | 04.24.26
Houston
'kill as many Jews as possible': two arrested in alleged plot to attack Texas synagogue
Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of North Carolina, and juvenile held in connection with alleged plot; authorities say Hicks is accused of conspiring with two unidentified co-conspirators to commit murder and assault
Associated Press | 03:17 | 04.24.26
When the mistake is in the mind but the problem is in the heart: business insights from the weekly Torah portion
Acharei Mot and Kedoshim: Not every failure in an organization can be fixed with another presentation; Some problems require a deeper shift
Ziv Elul | 20:00 | 04.23.26
אייל ציונוב מתחזה של הרב דוד יוסף בטקס הדלקת המשואות בהר הרצל
Social media star who dresses like the Chief Rabbi: 'I am the Rishon LeZion of heaven, not the state'
Rabbi Eyal Tzionov, who was seen on the broadcast of the torchlight ceremony wearing a robe and a turban like the Sephardic chief rabbi, tells ynet: 'This is not clothing that belongs only to the Chief Rabbi. There were rabbis in the past who dressed like this'
Shilo Freid | 18:48 | 04.23.26
Masa Israel Journey
‘People want to be here’: as antisemitism rises, more young Jews are showing up with purpose
After Oct. 7, many young Jews found themselves forced into a more public reckoning with identity; that pressure has translated into sustained demand for Israel-based programs; 'They are here for us,' says Masa CEO Meir Holtz
David Matlin | 16:52 | 04.23.26
Chef and content creator Sivan Kobi
Chef and content creator Sivan Kobi will receive Impact Award from Momentum
The Israeli-born baker and chef reaches about 1.4 million followers on Instagram; The award recognizes women whose personal and communal leadership reflects resilience, opportunity and a commitment to Jewish continuity 
ynet Global | 14:10 | 04.23.26
דמיאן איגן
UK school nixes Jewish lawmaker's visit after lone parent complaint
Bristol school-commissioned report says ruled out antisemitism as reason for cancellation; The Telegraph reports it followed complaint from single parent who threatened to withdraw their child; large sections of report remain redacted
ynet | 12:48 | 04.23.26
המקום שבו פגע הכטב"ם
Home of Chabad emissary in Dnipro damaged in Russian attack, which wounded his son
A suicide drone struck near Rabbi Zelig Brez's home, causing heavy damage; his son was injured by shrapnel; Despite the ongoing bombings in the city, he continues to lead the Jewish community and assist refugees under fire
Itamar Eichner | 01:56 | 04.23.26
מתוך הגדה ליום העצמאות באנגלית מאת הרב שלמה גורן, הוצאת המגבית היהודית המאוחרת, ניו יורק, 1978
The 'Independence Day Haggadah' scandal
A 1950s attempt to create a national Independence Day ritual sparked backlash from religious leaders, who condemned its message and led efforts to destroy copies, derailing similar initiatives for decades despite later attempts
Itzchak Tessler | 17:54 | 04.22.26
חוקרים ליד בית הכנסת
Eight arrested in UK probe into suspected antisemitic arson attacks
UK security officials have warned that Iran has sought to use criminal proxies to carry out hostile activity in the country, and the pro-Iranian group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya has claimed some of the latest attacks on social media
Reuters | 17:26 | 04.21.26
רב"ט ט' (מימין) ורב"ט ס'
Lone IDF soldiers from Hong Kong, Moscow among President’s Excellence Award honorees
Seven lone soldiers will receive the President’s Excellence Award at traditional Independence Day ceremony; 'Indescribable honor', said Cpl. T., from Hong Kong
Shilo Freid | 10:45 | 04.21.26
נתנאל יאנג עם הוריו
Parents of fallen lone soldier immigrate to Israel after Oct. 7: 'We will not let terrorists win'
Sgt. Nathanel Young dreamed of his UK-based parents joining him in Israel, but he was killed in combat against Hamas terrorists at an IDF post on Oct. 7; his parents later immigrated, saying 'there was no question' of changing plans
Gal Ganot | 10:25 | 04.21.26
מוש זילברשמידט
78 years on, personal items of Gush Etzion fighters revealed in new exhibition across schools
A fallen commander’s hat, a bullet-pierced sweater and a necklace from the final bunker bring 1948 battles to life; the traveling exhibit connects students with the human stories behind Gush Etzion’s fall
Itamar Eichner | 08:20 | 04.21.26
חללי תיכון הימלפרב
Ten lives, one school: The fallen heroes of Himmelfarb High
Himmelfarb High in Jerusalem has lost nine graduates and a teacher since Oct. 7; a story of ten young lives defined by promise, courage and loss, and of a school rooted in pluralism, tradition and love of country
Dror Feuer | 06:06 | 04.21.26
שאול מנסה להרוג את דוד – תחריט של גוסטב דורה
From Saul's rage to Jonah's despair: The mental crises of biblical heroes
The prophets who wanted to die, the barren women who felt there was no living without children, the poet who wrote about anxiety, and the Babylonian king who behaved like an animal: the Bible does not shy away from dealing with complex mental states; What can biblical stories teach us about coping?
Shmuel Munitz | 02:39 | 04.21.26
חידון התנ"ך העולמי לנוער יהודי ביום העצמאות ה-77 למדינת ישראל
International Bible Contest drama as contestant accused of AI use allowed to compete
Diaspora contestant is suspected of copying and using AI in online exam ahead of Chidon HaTanach finals; she is allowed to compete but her score is reduced, the contestant denies the allegations
Shilo Freid | 21:45 | 04.20.26
Masa Israel Journey’s International Memorial Day ceremony, the largest English-language commemoration of its kind,
Global Yom Hazikaron ceremony unites Masa fellows worldwide amid reality of war
Millions across 60 countries are expected to tune in for Masa’s Memorial Day broadcast, the largest English-language ceremony of its kind, streaming live on ynet Global, as fellows reflect on memory, belonging and calling Israel home in times of war
ynet Global | 10:34 | 04.20.26
ספר התורה הוחבא על ידי משפחה יהודית
Part of an 18th-century Torah scroll hidden by Jews during the Holocaust discovered in Belarus home
The rare historical artifact may have been hidden during a period of Nazi occupation and stored for decades in an attic; Experts say it dates back to the second half of the 18th century
Itamar Eichner | 08:47 | 04.20.26
חוקרים ליד בית הכנסת
UK chief rabbi warns antisemitic attacks ‘gaining momentum’ after synagogue fire in London
Series of arson attacks on synagogue and Jewish-owned businesses in north-west London prompts police probe into possible Iranian involvement; Starmer says he is ‘shocked’ and vows those responsible will face justice
Itamar Eichner | 20:56 | 04.19.26
Rabbis permit rare weddings during Omer as war delays ceremonies
After the war forced widespread wedding delays, Israel’s chief rabbis issued a rare temporary ruling allowing marriages during the Omer, a traditionally restricted period. The decision has led to an unusual wave of ceremonies
Shilo Freid | 15:04 | 04.19.26
Young Jews see rising antisemitism but still believe they can shape the future
Jewish Agency report finds anxiety and optimism rising side by side after Oct. 7, as many young Jews report a stronger connection to Jewish life, Israel and public action; 'People are driving action and hope because they are concerned,' says Dr. Shelley Kedar
David Matlin | 13:38 | 04.19.26
תעודת עולה
Israel prioritizing Orthodox immigrants from Europe while sidelining secular Jews, testimonies show
Allegations point to outreach focused on synagogues and religious networks, with little engagement with secular students or institutions, while critics warn of narrow strategy and broader decline in immigration from key regions like Russia and Ukraine
Itamar Eichner | 10:26 | 04.19.26
חזרה לטקס קורבן פסח שקיימו נאמני הר הבית ופעילי בית המקדש
Hollow authority: Biblical warning for modern leadership
Torah Portion Tazria-Metzora: The transformation of the Kohen from expert to mouthpiece highlights a timeless danger - leaders who lack knowledge or connection to the public risk losing legitimacy, as real influence shifts to others
Michael Eisenberg | 08:12 | 04.17.26
Nefesh B’Nefesh
Nearly 50 new North American immigrants arrive in Israel before Independence Day
Arrivals from the US and Canada continue ahead of Yom Ha’atzmaut, with dozens completing aliyah despite ongoing tensions, reflecting steady demand and growing interest in moving to Israel
ynet Global | 14:09 | 04.16.26
The strategic value and risk of organizational speech: business insights from the weekly Torah portion
Words may be an organization’s cheapest resource, but their impact is profound; from hallway chatter to leadership messaging, internal discourse can build trust or erode it, while disciplined discourse can drive clarity, culture and long-term success
Ziv Elul | 07:25 | 04.16.26
British police arrest two over attempted fire bombing of London synagogue
Police say suspects threw petrol-filled bottles and a brick at the Finchley site; none ignited and no damage or injuries were reported; authorities are treating the case as an antisemitic hate crime
Reuters | 02:22 | 04.16.26
Police cars outside Finchley Reform Synagogue after firebomb attack
Molotov cocktails thrown at synagogue in London; Jewish graves vandalized in Russia
UK police launch urgent investigation to locate suspects, described as wearing dark clothing and ski caps; Meanwhile, in Russia, at least 10 Jewish graves were toppled in the city of Dzerzhinsk; Police: not yet possible to determine Jewish graves specifically targeted
Itamar Eichner | 22:30 | 04.15.26
דן בילזריאן
Antisemitic Instagram king who wants to 'kill Israelis' launches bid for Congress
Dan Bilzerian, who feeds his 30 million followers antisemitism and conspiracy theories daily, announced run for the US House of Representatives; He believes 'Jews are the source of evil in the world' and that Israel should be destroyed: 'It’s an evil country'
Tzippy Shmilovitz in New York | 19:01 | 04.15.26
תפילה
Ohio sues to stop Hebrew Union College From closing Cincinnati rabbinical program
AG says Hebrew Union College cannot shut down its historic Cincinnati rabbinical school and redirect donor-backed assets elsewhere, arguing a decades-old pledge and Ohio charity law require the institution to keep the program rooted where it began
Daniel Edelson, New York | 08:24 | 04.15.26
כמה מהמצבות שחוללו
Jewish cemetery in Romania vandalized, 14 gravestones toppled
Desecration at Jewish cemetery in Reghin, where Rabbi Hillel Pollak — a disciple of the Chatam Sofer and ancestor of Israeli lawmaker Benny Gantz — is buried, under investigation by Romanian authorities, with no suspects arrested so far
Itamar Eichner | 22:28 | 04.14.26
קונרד ברקוביץ' עם הדגל
Polish lawmaker displays Israeli flag with swastika during Holocaust Day parliament speech in Warsaw
Polish far-right MP Konrad Berkowicz displayed a modified Israeli flag with a swastika during a parliamentary debate on Holocaust Remembrance Day, sparking outrage and condemnation as antisemitic provocation in Warsaw
Itamar Eichner | 20:52 | 04.14.26
אנשים
UK Jewish Leaders hits out at 'disgraceful' Wireless Festival and demand 'accountability'
Jewish community leaders are pushing for more safeguarding after Wireless Festival backed Kanye West as headliner for one of Britain's biggest Summer music events
Callum Clark | 18:54 | 04.14.26
אהרן ברק ב"זיכרון בסלון"
Israel's ex supreme court president, holocaust survivor, warns: ‘Don’t assume it can’t happen here’
Aharon Barak recounts childhood escape from Nazi ghetto, links Holocaust trauma to legal philosophy; warns democracy must defend judges, calls for moral treatment of Arabs, says elections give him hope
Lihi Gordon | 17:25 | 04.14.26
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