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הניצחון שלו. משה אבלס חוגג 100 ביד ושם
‘I gave them back their voices’: Holocaust survivor marks 100th birthday at Yad Vashem
Moshe Abeles, born in Hungary in 1924, spent more than two decades volunteering in Yad Vashem’s historical archives, where he labeled and organized materials and assisted visitors searching for information about the Holocaust
Gilad Cohen | 11:13 | 07.10.25
סידני אוסטרליה מכונית הוצתה וכתובות אנטישמיות רוססו על מבנים בפרבר וולארה
Australia mulls visa bans, universities funding cuts to fight rising antisemitism
Led by envoy Jillian Segal, the plan calls for deep reforms—from university 'report cards' to visa screening—to stem a surge in antisemitic attacks since the start of the Gaza war
Reuters | 10:54 | 07.10.25
ילדה עם דגל ישראל
Global Jewish population still trails pre-Holocaust numbers, study finds
While Jewish numbers rose in Israel and North America, declines in Europe and Africa have  persisted, meaning Jews are now just 0.2% of the world and shrinking in multiple regions, according to a Pew study; 'It takes a long time to replace a third of the population. This is a reminder of how many people we lost in the Holocaust'
Itamar Eichner | 06:29 | 07.10.25
המרצה הישראלי שי דוידאי מסורב כניסה לאוניברסיטת קולומביה בניו יורק, ארה"ב בצל המחאה הפרו-פלסטינית שהתקיימה בפנים
Professor who became symbol of Jewish struggle at Columbia is leaving
Hours after announcing he was cleared in a university investigation, Ynet has learned that Prof. Shai Davidai is leaving the university that had previously barred him from campus
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:09 | 07.09.25
מאות מפגינים פרו-פלסטינים ניסו לתקוף את השר בן גביר בכנס באוניברסיטת ייל
'Antisemitism will foster assimilation,' World Zionist Organization head warns
Yaakov Hagoel says in interview that rising global antisemitism emphasizes urgency to strengthen Jewish identity and ties between Israel and Diaspora Jewry
Alexandra Lukash | 15:27 | 07.09.25
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Jewish priests wrestling naked: How sports shook ancient Judean society
In Jerusalem before the Hasmonean Revolt, priests shocked their community by abandoning Temple duties to wrestle nude at the gymnasion; this vivid clash between Greek athleticism and Jewish tradition exposed deep cultural and religious fault lines
Shmuel Munitz | 08:00 | 07.09.25
בולדר קולורדו
Justifying terrorism and conspiracy theories: Antisemitism surges online after Colorado attack
Social media posts reaching millions reportedly praised last month’s terror attack as 'justified resistance,' while conspiracy theories blamed Israel or denied it happened
Itamar Eichner | 22:17 | 07.08.25
איב קרלין. "עמדתי בחדר המדרגות ולמרבה המזל זה עבר בשלום"
'I wasn't afraid': An American woman's journey from Boston to Tel Aviv amid Iran war
Eve Karlin’s shares story of her aliyah, driven by her lifelong Jewish identity, October 7 activism and resilience amid wartime challenges and Tel Aviv’s community bonds
Yael Garty | 21:36 | 07.07.25
Erin Molan
Former Sky News Australia presenter Erin Molan: ‘I don’t know my country anymore’
Three back-to-back assaults on Jewish targets have prompted fresh scrutiny of government policy and police readiness  
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 18:44 | 07.07.25
ניק ג'ייקובס מעביר את ספר התורה לבית כנסת חדש
Can cash save small Jewish communities? Dothan’s $50K offer revisited 16 years later
Struggling U.S. Jewish communities offer cash incentives to attract new members—but as seen in Dothan, Alabama, money alone often isn’t enough; A synagogue’s fate, a moving Torah, and one man’s mission to preserve small-town Jewish heritage
Yaniv Pohoryles | 18:12 | 07.07.25
הרב הראשי לישראל הרב יצחק אייזיק הלוי הרצוג, בשיחה עם רזא סאפיניה, הנציג האיראני המיוחד בישראל במסיבת קוקטיילים בימק"א, 1950
Famous top hat of Israel's 1st chief rabbi is up for sale
 The hat, worn by Rabbi Yitzhak Isaac HaLevi Herzog, was made by a London hat company that also produced the hats of the British royal family and prominent iconic hats 
Itamar Eichner | 15:40 | 07.07.25
גאורגי מניף דגל ישראל
'Am Israel Chai': A surprising visit to Georgia's Jewish community
Amid global antisemitism, Georgia remains a warm haven for Israelis and Jews, with vibrant traditions, Hebrew signage and Chabad-led communities thriving in Tbilisi and beyond
Ayelet Mamo Shay | 10:53 | 07.07.25
קייב אוקראינה
'Everything shook': Kyiv’s Jewish community recounts massive Russian attack
Ukrainian capital endures one of war’s fiercest attacks as Ukraine’s Jewish community finds resilience in faith, sheltering neighbors and preserving tradition amid relentless hardship
Itamar Eichner | 01:28 | 07.07.25
עצרת תמיכה ביהודי אוסטרליה, שנערכה במלבורן לאחר ההצתה
Surge in antisemitism shakes Jewish community in Australia
Antisemitic attacks surge in Australia as synagogue set ablaze and pro-Palestinian protesters target Israeli restaurant, with members warning wave will not stop without action
Alexandra Lukash, Itamar Eichner | 23:34 | 07.06.25
יהודה לנצקרון עם חיים מייטליס, יו"ר עמותת "מנציחים - מפעלי הנצחה בישראל"
'Powerful consolation': The bereaved brother who founded a memorial initiative for other families
More than 20 years after losing his brother to terror, Yehuda Lanzkron is helping restore Torah scrolls in memory of war fallen—starting with one for Soroka Hospital, hit by an Iranian missile, and aiming to honor every fallen soldier
Yogev Israeli | 16:14 | 07.06.25
גרמניה ברלין שוטרים משטרה
German police officer who wished Holocaust survivor would 'die in gas chambers' will not be fired
The officer, who was bodyguard for Holocaust survivor and German Jewish leader Charlotte Knobloch, wished for her death in Auschwitz; Despite this, the court decided not to dismiss him, ruling that he would only be demoted one grade in salary
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 10:35 | 07.06.25
Sabbatai Zevi
'Sabbatai, my beloved': When Jews embraced Islam under Judaism's most infamous false messiah
When Sabbatai Zevi converted to Islam, most Jews abandoned their belief in him as the messiah, but several hundred families remained loyal, following him into conversion and writing songs in his honor; a small Sabbatean community still exists to this day
Eliezer Hayun | 22:26 | 07.05.25
דלת בית הכנסת והחשוד שתועד
'Antisemitism has no place in Australia': Manhunt underway after attempted synagogue arson in Melbourne
Police are searching for a man in his 30s seen near a Melbourne synagogue just before it was set on fire with 20 people inside; no one was hurt; PM Albanese vows those behind the 'shocking acts' must face the full weight of the law
Ynet | 18:43 | 07.05.25
תמונה שפרסמה המשטרה במלבורן. ייתכן שמדובר בחשוד בהצתה
Arsonist sets fire to Melbourne synagogue, worshippers flee
Firebomb attack on Melbourne synagogue and protest-turned-violence at Israeli-owned restaurant mark a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents amid ongoing tensions tied to the Gaza war
Assoicated Press, Itamar Eichner | 11:05 | 07.05.25
תמונה קבוצתית בשגרירות איראן
Ultra-Orthodox extremists visit Iranian embassy in London, condemn Netanyahu’s 'crimes'
Iranian Embassy in London says the group 'expressed sympathy with the Iranian people and strongly condemned the crimes of Netanyahu and the Zionist regime'
Itamar Eichner | 16:23 | 07.04.25
בעקבות פעילות נדל"ן של ישראלים בקפריסין, הופצו סרטונים מבינה מלאכותית שעוררו סערה
Wave of antisemitic rhetoric hits Cyprus over Israeli real estate purchases
Cyprus leftist leader warns of a 'wider plan'; Israel’s envoy condemns antisemitism, as viral clips claim 'Cyprus was promised to the Jews'  
Itamar Eichner | 01:08 | 07.04.25
הכרזה שנתלתה ברומא
Antisemitic poster hung at tram station in Rome: Nazi soldier with Star of David on his armband
Poster depicting a headless Nazi soldier with a Star of David  worn on his arm instead of a swastika was hung at a light rail station in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome; After its image spread and outrage expressed by senior members of the Jewish community in Rome, the poster was removed.
Daniel Bettini | 20:05 | 07.03.25
חצי חצי דוד בן גוריון וביבי נתניהו
Ben-Gurion used more religious references in speeches than Netanyahu, study finds
Study reveals Israel's first prime minister used some 20% more biblical references; Ben-Gurion also referenced more Jewish historical figures than Netanyahu, but the current prime minister invokes more personal religious faith
Yaron Drukman | 07:44 | 07.03.25
התלונה שהגישו הורי התלמידים
Virginia school expelled 3 Jewish siblings after they were victims of antisemitic abuse, complaint alleges
The Brandeis Center filed a complaint against Nysmith School in Virginia after Jewish students faced severe bullying, threats and Hitler drawings—only to be expelled instead of being protected
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:19 | 07.02.25
יו"ר FIDF מורי לבוביץ מנכ"ל משרד הביטחון אלוף במיל' אמיר ברעם
Internal turmoil rocks FIDF: Mismanagement and distrust hit top US fundraising arm
Friends of the IDF faces internal collapse as leadership turmoil, financial mismanagement and allegations of favoritism threaten donor trust and organizational stability
Daniel Edelson, New York | 15:12 | 07.02.25
אחד הספרים מהמחצית השנייה של המאה ה-15
Researchers uncover oldest-ever Ethiopian Jewish scriptures
Two 15th-century Orit scrolls discovered through Tel Aviv University program documenting sacred texts of Beta Israel; scholars say find reshapes global understanding of Jewish history preserved in oral tradition and Ge’ez script
Yaron Drukman | 14:35 | 07.02.25
בתים במלאח, הרובע היהודי בפאס
In Fez, Morocco’s Jewish community clings to hope amid uncertainty
Once a vibrant center of Jewish life, Fez now holds only echoes of its golden age; as war rages elsewhere, a dwindling community gathers in prayer, led by descendants, caretakers and memories—keeping alive a heritage that may soon disappear
Ayelet Mamo Shay | 08:08 | 07.02.25
ד"ר הומיון שמח
Iranian Jewish MP confirms arrests among community, denies spying for Israel
In a rare admission, Homayoun Sameyah Najafabadi confirms arrests in Jewish community but says those detained will soon be released; he adds that several were killed in Israeli strikes, calling their deaths proof of loyalty to the Islamic Republic
Itamar Eichner | 16:42 | 07.01.25
אינה בורודה (מימין) והמנתחת יקטרינה לונסקיה (משמאל)
Russian jails plastic surgeon for botched surgery on Jewish leader’s wife
Local court sentences Ekaterina Lonskaya to prison after failed eyelid surgery leaves prominent Jewish community figure Inna Boroda with severe vision loss
Itamar Eichner | 14:42 | 07.01.25
ד"ר הומיון שמח בנאומו הערב
Iran’s only Jewish lawmaker denies reports of arrests after war with Israel
Dr. Homayoun Sameh rejects claims Jews detained after Israeli, US strikes on Iran; sources say rabbis among those arrested, community living in fear as regime touts loyalty while maintaining tight surveillance
Itamar Eichner | 11:30 | 06.30.25
הרב ליאו די לצד בחירת ליבו עליזה טפליצקי
Two years after losing family in terror attack, Rabbi Leo Dee announces engagement
Rabbi Dee, who lost his wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina in a 2023 terror attack, says his new engagement marks a continuation of life, not a break from the past: “The more sorrow in the world, the more we have to invest in goodness and joy'
Sharon Kidon | 09:04 | 06.30.25
ד"ר איגור שופק מחזיק את הספר בעמודים שעוסקים בהצבעה באום על הקמת המדינה
Ukrainian textbook praises Israel, recognizes Jerusalem as its capital
 A new government-approved Ukrainian textbook for 11th graders devotes 11 pages to Israel’s history, frames its wars as just, and condemns Hamas; It emphasizes Ukraine’s role in 1947, names Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, and promotes Holocaust education nationwide
Itamar Eichner | 07:02 | 06.30.25
האירוע בטהרן
'Anyone can disappear': Iranian Jews live in fear as arrests follow Israeli strike
Dozens of Jews in Iran detained in wake of Israeli, US strikes on nuclear facilities; accused of ties to Israel, some are held without contact, and families call on Jews worldwide to pray for their loved ones' safety
Itamar Eichner | 00:03 | 06.30.25
חברי המשלחת בוושינגטון
'Europe hesitates in the face of antisemitism — the price may be high'
Senior World Jewish Congress delegation meets US officials, urging action on global antisemitism, Iranian threats in South America and greater security for Jewish communities
Ynet | 20:49 | 06.29.25
בזמן הפרות הסדר בלילה בשכם, היו מתפללים בקבר יוסף
Breslov Hasidim intend to 'occupy' Joseph's Tomb in Nablus: 'Talmud is our protection'
After several visits without security coordination, one of which ended with injuries and arrests after a clash with Palestinians, Joseph Tomb activist group says in statement, 'Joseph, we won’t sell you a second time'
Shilo Freid, Elisha Ben Kimon | 15:54 | 06.29.25
קבר הרבי מלובביץ'
Chabad marks 31 years since death of Lubavitcher Rebbe with Trump tribute
Tens of thousands flock to the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens as Chabad communities mark 31 years since his death, with Trump and global leaders invoking his legacy
Itamar Eichner | 14:22 | 06.29.25
השלטים נתלו בכמה אזורים במילאנו
'Israeli not welcome': Antisemitic posters shock Milan's Jewish community
Outrage grows in Italy as antisemitic posters spark fears of institutionalized hate and renewed calls for political accountability to safeguard Jewish community 
Daniel Bettini | 21:55 | 06.28.25
כינוס של הקהילה היהודית לתמיכה בחמינאי
Iranian security detains Jews over suspected collaboration with Israel, activists say
Exiles say Iranian security forces have detained rabbis and Jewish community leaders, taking them to undisclosed locations
Lior Ben Ari, Shilo Freid, Nitzi Yakov | 11:27 | 06.27.25
הנשיא מיילי ישב ביציע העליון
Argentina’s Milei surprises Chabad gathering honoring Lubavitcher Rebbe
Without an entourage, speech or fanfare, Argentine president joins Chabad gathering marking 31 years since Rebbe’s passing; 'This wasn’t about photo ops or media coverage, it was a sincere, personal gesture by someone who truly feels connected'
Itamar Eichner | 10:09 | 06.26.25
האדמו"ר מגור בפגישה בארה"ב עם תורמים
Haredi leaders raise hundreds of millions in US for Israeli yeshivas
With state funding frozen, ultra-Orthodox leaders launch urgent fundraising drive in US, raising $120 million to support yeshivas; 'No benefactor can replace the state,' one rabbi says, as communities weigh financial independence against government ties
Shilo Freid | 19:18 | 06.25.25
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Lawsuit accuses MIT professor of harassing Jewish students and faculty
Brandeis Center lawsuit claims school failed to act as professor Michel DeGraff allegedly harassed Jewish students and faculty, including doxxing an Israeli academic; plaintiffs say antisemitic climate forced one to leave the university
Clint Van Winkle/The Media Line | 16:59 | 06.25.25
החיים היהודיים תחת המשטר האיראני
Flood or earthquake?: Iran’s Jews live in fear under theocratic rule, but wait for redemption
'We’re dreaming of the day we can tell our grandchildren: Israel gave us our country back': Caught between loyalty and survival, Iranian Jews navigate life under a regime that punishes even the perception of Zionist ties
Nitzi Yakov | 09:40 | 06.24.25
תיעוד מהמראות מטוסי קרב לתקיפות בטהרן
Operation Rising Lion and the hand of god: Is prophecy driving the war with Iran?
Prominent pastors and authors connect current events to scriptural visions of redemption and judgment 
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 03:48 | 06.23.25
"תפסיקו לצוד יהודים": מפגינה בעד ישראל יוצאת נגד פרו-פלסטינים, מחוץ לטקס סיום לימודים שקיימה אוניברסיטת העיר ניו יורק (CUNY) בברוקלין
American Jews brace for fallout from Israel-Iran conflict
As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, Jewish communities in North America are on high alert, facing growing security threats including potential retaliation against Jewish institutions and individuals 
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 20:22 | 06.22.25
ראש הממשלה עם רב הכותל בתפילה להצלחת המשך המלחמה באיראן
At Western Wall, Netanyahu offers prayers for Trump, victory in Iran war
Accompanied by site's rabbi, PM seeks divine aid for ongoing campaign; joins special prayer for US president’s well-being
Ynetnews | 16:48 | 06.22.25
Dr. Homayoun Sameh (center)
Iran’s Jewish MP warns community to avoid celebrations amid Israeli strikes
Iranian Jewish lawmaker emphasizes unity and caution despite Israel’s targeted military campaign; makes no mention of the recent Iranian missile strikes Israeli civilian targets, including a hospital 
Itamar Eichner | 13:26 | 06.22.25
הרב יהודה גראמי (עם המיקרופון) בחתונה באיראן, בימים שקטים יותר
Iran’s Chief Rabbi: All synagogues and Jewish schools closed amid national emergency
In a rare interview, Iran’s chief rabbi Yehuda Gerami said the Jewish community has not experienced unusual incidents but was urged by rabbis to pray amid the country’s crisis 
Shilo Freid | 21:06 | 06.20.25
בית חולים סורוקה לאחר הפגיעה מהמטח האיראני
Missiles, miracles and mitzvahs: Our divine mission
After Iranian missiles hit an Israeli hospital directly, a debate emerges—was a recent evacuation order for the facility divine intervention or human foresight?
Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann | 19:50 | 06.20.25
השוק בטהרן סגור, אתמול
Iran’s Jews gripped by fear amid war with Israel: ‘People vanished’
Following Israeli airstrikes, Iran’s Jewish community faces growing fear of mob violence; daily life has ground to a halt while leaders issue harsh condemnations of Israel in an effort to deflect accusations of disloyalty to the regime
Itamar Eichner | 17:06 | 06.17.25
הלבנה עם הכיתוב "Free Palestine"
Jewish-owned store in Massachusetts attacked with brick reading 'Free Palestine'
Kosher store window in Brookline smashed with brick bearing pro-Palestinian message; in Brussels, banners accused leaders of Europe’s Jewish federation of being 'lobbyists for genocide'
Itamar Eichner | 17:44 | 06.16.25
צלבי קרס רוססו על קברים יהודיים בקישינב
Jewish cemetery in Moldova vandalized amid rising antisemitism, Mideast tensions
Jewish graves desecrated in Moldovan capital of Chisinau, once site of deadly 1903 pogrom, amid rising antisemitic incidents tied to Middle East tensions; community leaders urge action against hate and historical distortion
Itamar Eichner | 14:12 | 06.15.25
הפגנה גדולה בפריז בעקבות האונס של הנערה היהודייה
French teens sentenced for antisemitic gang rape of Jewish girl
June 2024 assault involved physical and sexual violence, antisemitic slurs and threats; court cites hate motive as aggravating factor
Tamar Sebok, Paris | 16:53 | 06.14.25
תיעוד מההמראות והנחיתות של מטוסי חיל האוויר
Operation Rising Lion: The biblical roots of Israel’s Iran campaign
Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran named after verse from Balaam’s prophecy in the Torah, where he was sent to curse Israel but blessed it instead; the verse, from the Book of Numbers, speaks of Israel rising like a lion to face its enemies
Shmuel Munitz | 00:10 | 06.14.25
אל מושרקי ביחד עם יחיא ואשתו, בתמונה שצולמה לפני כמה שנים
One of Yemen’s last remaining Jews leaves country following husband’s death, report says
Doda Badra, widow of Yahya Ben Youssef who died last June, leaves Yemen amid declining health and isolation; just 4 Jews remain in the country
Lior Ben Ari | 14:52 | 06.12.25
סקוט בסנט, שר האוצר הנבחר של דונלד טראמפ
Jewish groups hail US sanctions on Palestinian NGO and charities over alleged terror ties
US adds Addameer and 5 other NGOs to sanctions list over alleged ties to Palestinian terror groups; Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce hails move as key win in months-long advocacy campaign
Ynetnews | 10:27 | 06.12.25
פטריות הזיה פסילוסיבין
What happens when religious leaders have a bad trip? Controversial study reveals
Twenty-four US clergymen, including five rabbis, took a controlled dose of psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, as part of a clinical trial to explore its spiritual effects; here's what they said
Daniel Edelson, New York | 08:51 | 06.12.25
הלל פולד
Hillel Fuld on Australia visa ban: 'I’m worried a democracy can bar someone for calling out Hamas'
After getting his visa revoked by Australia for pro-Israel social media activity, tech commentator and Ynetnews contributor says, 'I speak out against terrorism and antisemitism. If that’s controversial, then we have a much bigger problem'
Sharon Kidon | 00:26 | 06.12.25
Variety Coffee Roasters
No coffee for you: Israeli denied service in NY coffee shop over 'genocide'
S., who lives in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, posts about an altercation at the local Variety Coffee Roasters branch when the manager refuses his request for coffee because of 'genocide,' says the neighborhood is now unsafe for Israelis and rife with antisemitism  
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:25 | 06.11.25
המתת חסד בבלגיה
New York's ultra-Orthodox community fiercely opposes passed 'Medical Aid in Dying' bill
 The bill, which would allow physicians to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients, awaits the signature of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul by the end of the year; Agudath Israel: 'Every moment of life has infinite value'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:06 | 06.11.25
חלק מהמצבות שימשו למדרגות
Dozens of stolen Jewish headstones found in Ukraine, some used as stairs and sidewalks
Headstones stolen during Soviet-era construction were found in Zaporizhzhia; they will be relocated to a protected cemetery as part of broader restoration efforts led by local activists
Itamar Eichner | 11:04 | 06.11.25
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