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From Abraham's Well to the future: JNF-USA launches its most ambitious project in 125 years
Backed by JNF-USA CEO Russell F. Robinson and Be'er Sheva Mayor Ruvik Danilovich, the World Zionist Village near Abraham’s Well advances as 90 architecture firms begin designing a global hub for Zionist education and Negev growth
India Naftali | 18:46 | 06.15.26
הרב ושכנו המטריד
‘He’s hiding bodies, I’ll pull the rabbi’s nose’: LA raisin heir accused of antisemitic harassment
A Los Angeles raisin heir was arrested on suspicion of making terror threats after allegedly harassing Chabad Rabbi Zushe Cunin and worshippers, including children, for months from his multimillion-dollar home next to a Chabad house in Pacific Palisades
Itamar Eichner | 14:52 | 06.15.26
הרב לנדו בנאומו במונסי
Haredi leader raises funds in US to fight 'decrees against Torah students in the Land of Israel'
The leader of the Haredi Lithuanian community, Rabbi Dov Lando, at a rally in Monsey, NY called on Diaspora Jews to join forces for yeshivas and kollels in Israel, amid budget cuts: 'Every Jew is hurt by the decrees against Torah students'
Shilo Freid | 10:46 | 06.15.26
ביתה של ריטה בת ה-86 ניזוק גם כן בהפצצות
Holocaust survivors in Ukraine face housing crisis after missile and drone strikes
Elderly Jewish residents in Ukraine say homes were damaged in recent Russian missile and drone strikes; World Jewish Relief warns about urgent needs as about 1,000 homes require repair amid escalating attacks
Itamar Eichner | 10:24 | 06.14.26
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Inside Israel’s push into US megachurches with VR, Bible stories and a new influence campaign
At a Southern California megachurch in Lancaster, Israel’s consulate in Los Angeles launches ‘The Israel Experience’, a mobile exhibition for rural evangelical communities, mixing Bible messaging with VR of Oct 7 attacks 
Daniel Edelson, Los Angeles | 10:52 | 06.13.26
The 36 jerseys are no coincidence. The number equals twice 18, which in Jewish tradition represents the word Chai (חי) — “life” in Hebrew
‘Jerseys against hatred’: Holocaust museum showcases football’s stand against discrimination
The Brazilian Holocaust Museum is bringing together football kits from around the world in an unprecedented exhibition showing how football can be a field for social transformation, resistance and diversity 
ynet Global | 05:57 | 06.13.26
BDSM in the religious world: couples, singles and rabbis confront a silent taboo
In conservative religious circles, BDSM is rarely discussed, leaving many to navigate desire, shame and relationships alone; a married couple, a single religious woman, a Jewish mysticism scholar and therapists describe a hidden world where faith and alternative sexuality often collide
Shmuel Munitz | 20:52 | 06.12.26
כמה מהתלמידות לאחר שיצאו ממערכת הביוב
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox schoolgirls accidentally enter New York sewer during class trip
The girls, from an ultra-Orthodox school in Monsey, entered an underground drainage tunnel during a trip to a park in Nyack and walked about half a mile before safely emerging from several sewer openings
ynet | 18:08 | 06.12.26
The Death of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram by Gustave Doré, 1866
Dathan, Abiram and the NBA Finals series: when fatigue and populism erode a better future
The weekly Torah portion Korach explores the rebellions of Korach, Dathan and Abiram, illustrating how impatience, short-sightedness and populist defiance can derail progress, and highlighting the enduring value of perseverance in leadership and national survival
Michael Eisenberg | 07:53 | 06.12.26
בגנזי הספרייה במוסקבה נחשף הפירוש האבוד של הרשב"ם
Rare Rashbam manuscript found in Moscow State Library after decades lost
Long-lost manuscript of Rashbam’s Torah commentary was discovered in Moscow State Library’s Ginzburg Collection after decades believed lost; Misfiled as Rashi, it was identified by researcher Yisrael Dubitsky
Itamar Eichner | 23:38 | 06.11.26
בובות עם "דם"
'I'll poison her slowly': 8 pro-Palestinian activists charged with plotting to harm Jews in Michigan
FBI arrests University of Michigan-linked suspects accused of threatening officials, businesses and a Jewish federation, and plotting intimidation, vandalism and assaults to pressure the university to sever ties with Israel
Itamar Eichner | 14:59 | 06.11.26
האישה שבטנק תנצח
More rabbis declare tank service forbidden over female integration
With the latest group joining, 25 yeshivas have now suspended sending students to the tank corps, potentially affecting hundreds of combat soldiers in the upcoming draft cycle
Shilo Freid | 13:14 | 06.11.26
When the dissenter is no longer part of the system: Business insights from the weekly Torah portion
The story of the Korach rebellion: When does the failure of an individual require organizational introspection, and when does it reflect someone who has chosen to leave the partnership?
Ziv Elul | 09:36 | 06.11.26
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Under fire in Haifa, young campus leaders refuse to leave: ‘I can’t stay away from Israel’
As Iranian missiles forced seminars into shelters, 15 young campus advocates chose to stay in Israel, saying the experience deepened their understanding of life under fire and strengthened their fight against antisemitism
Alexandra Lukash | 23:37 | 06.10.26
הצהרת המחזור החמישי של חטיבת חשמונאים
Haredi brigade marks its largest class yet
IDF’s ultra-Orthodox Hasmonean Brigade holds declaration ceremony for 97 soldiers; 'At first, it was hard for my family to accept my desire to enlist, but it was a process, and slowly they got used to it,' says one recruit
Shilo Freid | 21:32 | 06.10.26
השר אליהו במוסקבה
Israeli minister makes secret Moscow visit to advance Soviet Jewry heritage center
Visit aimed to advance a Rishon LeZion center costing over $34 million, inspired partly by Moscow’s Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center
Itamar Eichner | 00:46 | 06.10.26
כוחות צה"ל בגבול לבנון
Rabbis say tank corps service forbidden over IDF plan for women in combat
Twelve hesder yeshiva heads say students will still serve in combat, but not in the armored corps, after the IDF delayed its women-in-tanks pilot to 2026
Shilo Freid | 22:18 | 06.09.26
מאיר בראונר, סמנכ"ל ארגון "קשת איטליה"
‘I hide my Star of David’: Jewish gay activist leaves Italy amid rising antisemitism
After years of activism in Rome, Meir Brauner says anti-Israel hostility has left him feeling isolated as both a Jew and a member of the LGBTQ community, prompting his return to Israel after increasingly avoiding public displays of his identity
Ofer Chizik | 20:55 | 06.09.26
קמרן חקמאתי והנשיא טראמפ
Trump vows to try to free Jewish-American and other US detainee held in Iran
Kamran Hekmati, a 71-year-old Jewish-American from New York, and Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh have been designated by Washington as wrongfully detained, as their families warn of worsening health conditions
Itamar Eichner | 08:01 | 06.09.26
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‘Unapologetically Zionist’: Toronto Jews rally behind Israel amid rising antisemitism
Despite rising antisemitism and security threats, support for Israel remains strong among Canadian Jews, leaders say, as tens of thousands marched with Israeli flags in Toronto; interest in aliyah is growing, though most remain committed to their Jewish and Canadian identities
Alexandra Lukash | 17:51 | 06.08.26
מחאה אנטי-ישראלית בלונדון
Antisemitic incidents in London jump by 72% in May
Data show 255 antisemitic incidents in May, up from 148 in April, including arson attack on former synagogue in Whitechapel area; video shows man threatening to 'behead' Jews
ynet | 10:49 | 06.08.26
הפגנת חרדים בלשכת הגיוס תה"ש במהלך יום גיוס של תומכי לחימה במסלולים חרדיים
‘When the Messiah comes, we'll stone all secular Jews’: rabbis attack Israeli law, IDF enlistment
Prominent ultra-Orthodox rabbis question duty to obey state laws at Netivot anti-enlistment conference targeting IDF tracks designed for Haredi men
Shilo Freid | 17:08 | 06.07.26
כבוד לנופלים היהודים במלחמת העולם השנייה
Enemies in life, brothers in death: Cross replaced with Star of David on graves of fallen Jewish WWI soldiers
The Jewish soldiers, both German and American, were mistakenly buried as Christian; There are five soldiers from the US Army who are buried in France, and 12 soldiers from the Imperial German Army
Hiday Biran | 15:43 | 06.07.26
בריטניה הפגנה נגד מהגרים מלון בריטניה
UK Muslim police association under fire for calling Israel ‘Zionist terrorist group’
Now-removed National Association of Muslim Police paper reportedly defended Hamas and questioned Oct. 7 atrocities, prompting Jewish groups to demand police probe
ynet | 11:23 | 06.07.26
אנה סוזט פפרמן בירושלים
She discovered her Nazi grandfather helped kill Jews at Aucshwitz, then came to help strengthen Israel
About 500 grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Nazi officers and soldiers came to Israel for solidarity marches, including Anna-Suzette Pfeiffer, whose grandfather electrified the death camp's fences; 'It is important to me that Israelis know they are not alone'
Gilad Cohen | 09:55 | 06.07.26
החלון שנופץ בבית הכנסת בטורונטו
Two synagogues attacked in less than 24 hours as antisemitic incidents shake Canada
After Prime Minister Mark Carney warned of rising antisemitism in Canada, a synagogue window was smashed in Toronto just one day after an apparent arson attempt at a Montreal synagogue, prompting Israel’s consulate to call for 'action, not words'
Itamar Eichner | 23:38 | 06.06.26
הפגנה פרו פלסטינית בשיקגו מחוץ לוועידת המפלגה הדמוקרטית
Professor suspended at Chicago SAIC following student allegations of antisemitic classroom environment
Chicago art school suspends tenured lecturer Savneet Talwar and opens investigation after Israeli student complaint over assignment referencing pro-Palestinian protests; Talwar says she is being punished for mentioning Palestine
Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:36 | 06.06.26
Climbing the leadership ladder one experience at a time
In this week’s Torah portion, Joshua evolves from battlefield commander to national leader, learning from Moses that true leadership means making room for competing voices
Michael Eisenberg | 13:54 | 06.05.26
איש עסקים
The one word that can bring down organizations
In this week's Torah portion, Moses sends spies to gather facts about the land, but their report becomes interpretation, offering a management lesson on how leaders lose clarity when information arrives already shaped by conclusions
Ziv Elul | 11:13 | 06.04.26
אמבולס בלונדון
'Colleagues told me they wouldn't treat dying patients from Israel,' Jewish doctor in Britain says
 Jewish doctor told British television in an interview that he was exposed to harsh statements from medical staff, including an alleged refusal to treat Israelis and discriminatory treatment of Jewish patients; British Ministry of Health: 'Shocking report'
Itamar Eichner | 16:43 | 06.03.26
דת ולהט"ב
‘Created in God’s image’: Pride rabbi appeals to religious Jews to show support for LGBTQ+ community
As Pride Month begins, Rabbi Arie Hasit, a religious, straight ‘pride rabbi’ who has attended Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Pride for over 20 years, calls on religious leaders to support LGBTQ+ Jews
Arie Hasit | 15:05 | 06.03.26
מחנה העבודה בנובוגרודק והנצחת תוואי המנהרה
One of the Holocaust's greatest escape sites may become a paid 'immersive experience'
Descendants of survivors are outraged after the sale of Belarus' Novogrudok labor camp, where one of the Holocaust's most daring escapes took place, to a private developer planning an immersive visitor experience; the developer says it will be a nonprofit Holocaust museum, not an attraction
Itamar Eichner | 11:53 | 06.03.26
From Benno's Light
Holocaust education comes to life in mixed reality
Claims Conference launches 'Benno’s Light,' an immersive project using VR and desktop access to preserve Holocaust survivor Benno Kern’s testimony for younger generations
ynet Global | 08:54 | 06.03.26
ניידות משטרה ליד הבניין שבו הוצתה העגלה
Man sets baby stroller on fire in London building home to Haredi families, then flees
Residents say a suspect deliberately set fire to the stroller in a stairwell in Golders Green before fleeing after a confrontation; a neighbor quickly extinguished the flames and Shomrim volunteers handed evidence to police
Itamar Eichner | 08:16 | 06.03.26
ד"ר עמנואל מוס. עובר לארצות הברית
Senior heart surgeon at Jewish General Hospital leaves Canada over antisemitism
Dr. Emmanuel Moss, head of cardiac surgery at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital, is relocating to Atlanta after growing concerns over antisemitism, in a move that follows warnings about worsening conditions for Jews in Canada
Itamar Eichner | 21:59 | 06.02.26
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Yeshiva University president: Jewish pride is the answer to rising anti-Zionism
Rabbi Ari Berman says growing hostility toward Israel presents an opportunity to educate new audiences, strengthen Jewish identity and build broader support for the Jewish state
Sharon Kidon | 19:27 | 06.02.26
השלט האנטישמי
Germany shocked as shop owner displays 'No Jews Allowed' sign and escapes jail
A German court ruled that a sign reading 'Jews are not allowed to enter' constituted hate incitement and deliberately evoked Nazi-era boycotts of Jewish businesses, yet sentenced the shop owner to a suspended six-month jail term and ordered him to pay €1,200 to a concentration camp memorial
Itamar Eichner | 15:14 | 06.02.26
כיפת ניו יורק ניקס
Shabbat or the Knicks? New York’s Jewish basketball fans face a holy dilemma
What's a Sabbath-observant Knicks fan supposed to do: the Knicks will appear in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, but Game 2 will be played on Saturday and Game 7 – if the series goes that far – will also fall on the day of rest 
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:14 | 06.02.26
הפגנה פרו־פלסטינית
Norway's Jews hide their identity amid post-Oct. 7 surge in antisemitism, report finds
Many Jews in Norway say social attitudes toward Jews have worsened, prompting many to conceal their Jewish identity, particularly when moving between schools and educational settings
Itamar Eichner | 12:39 | 06.02.26
עובדת בסאונה שמנעה את כניסת הנשים
Barcelona sauna apologizes after Jewish women barred over Star of David necklace
Sauna Thermas says it condemns antisemitism and discrimination, ends cooperation with the private event organizers and pledges tighter oversight of future outside events
ynet | 10:41 | 06.02.26
בית הכנסת בקונסטנצה, לפני השיפוץ
After decades of neglect, historic Constanța synagogue reopens in landmark ceremony against antisemitism
The more than 110-year-old synagogue, long abandoned and left without a roof, was restored at a cost of millions of dollars funded entirely by the Romanian government, with senior officials, Israel's ambassador and the local mufti attending the reopening ceremony
Itamar Eichner | 09:08 | 06.02.26
"הציונים שולטים במדיה": שלט בהפגנה אנטי-ישראלית בסיאטל
AJC releases new playbook to combat rising antisemitism in America
New framework offers practical guidance for government, tech, media, education and community leaders to identify, respond to and prevent antisemitism across US society; 'Confronting it is not solely a Jewish concern'
ynet Global | 12:09 | 06.01.26
מגן דוד
'Wear the Star of David without fear' say Barcelona Jews after antisemitic sauna incident
Jewish-American woman denied entry to sauna in Barcelona for wearing a Star of David necklace; a complaint was filed with the Catalan police, the Jewish community is demanding an investigation, and the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem called the incident a clear expression of antisemitism
ynet | 01:50 | 06.01.26
הרב קלמן בר
Chief rabbi issues stark warning: Temple Mount visits are strictly forbidden
Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Ber says entering the Temple Mount and bowing there are grave prohibitions, after the practice spread among visiting groups and politicians
Shilo Freid | 09:44 | 05.31.26
עובדת בסאונה שמנעה את כניסת הנשים
Barcelona spa bars entry to two women because one is Jewish | Watch
Video shared online shows staff arguing with the woman and saying they have a problem with Zionists, while calls of ‘free Palestine’ are heard in the background
ynet | 07:47 | 05.31.26
The painting 'Israelites Crossing the Jordan Carrying the Ark of the Covenant' by Raphaelin 1500, which hangs in the Vatican
Torah portion Beha'alotecha: from 'who are we' to 'where are we going'
The weekly Torah portion explores the tension between identity and mission, warning that values racing ahead without the people can leave a nation adrift, longing for the past instead of moving forward 
Michael Eisenberg | 00:30 | 05.31.26
סטודנטים בשיעור
Campus Israel launched as alternative for Jewish students facing antisemitism
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum says the new platform connects students abroad with English-language degree programs, application support, internships and community life in Israel  
Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 13:05 | 05.30.26
יבגני פראסלוב עם הכובע והפאות המלאכותיות
Senior Ukrainian official forced subordinate to ‘dress up’ as haredi: ‘Cunning like Jews’
Emergency services official in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region allegedly forced a new deputy to wear a Jewish-style head covering with fake sidelocks during a meeting
Itamar Eichner | 16:24 | 05.28.26
Handout photos released by Yad Vashem show educational exhibits at Holocaust remembrance facilities ahead of the planned opening of a new education center in Munich
Yad Vashem to open first Holocaust education center outside Israel in Munich
Center in the birthplace of the Nazi Party will serve Germany and neighboring countries, as Yad Vashem expands Holocaust education amid rising antisemitism and distortion
ynet Global | 11:40 | 05.28.26
מנהל מדבר עם העובדים
The manager who fears talent is mostly a danger to himself
A manager’s true test is not being the smartest person in the room, but empowering others to grow; strong leaders embrace challenging talent and ideas, while weak leaders reward conformity and control
Ziv Elul | 09:46 | 05.28.26
החשוד והכלב רצים לעבר היהודים
Jewish couple attacked in Santa Monica: Man yelled 'genocide' and sent his dog after them | Watch
He threatened them with a baseball bat, shouted antisemitic epithets and released his dog, which bit one of them; police are investigating a suspected hate crime and are relying on footage from the scene and witness testimonies
ynet | 09:05 | 05.28.26
מתנדבים ומתנדבות במיזם "מטבח של לב"
No lines, no stigma: Chabad kitchens deliver kosher meals home worldwide
Kitchen of Kindness replaces soup-kitchen lines with discreet home delivery, mobilizing local volunteers to cook kosher meals for the elderly, the ill and families in crisis
Itamar Eichner | 21:00 | 05.27.26
Berlin's Holocaust Memorial
Berlin police arrest man suspected of being an accomplice to Holocaust Memorial stabbing
Federal prosecutors say Khalaf A. encouraged the 2025 attack, in which a Syrian man later convicted of acting in the name of the Islamic State stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial
Associated Press | 13:57 | 05.27.26
כנס של המפלגה הנאצית בנירנברג ב-1937
‘My grandmother said we had no Nazi ties. A blatant lie’: Files expose German family secrets
Newly accessible US archive records have sent hundreds of thousands of Germans searching for relatives in Nazi Party files, while new research reveals how children and teens took part in antisemitic violence, harassment and denunciations
Zeev Avrahami | 07:24 | 05.27.26
עימותים באוניברסיטת UCLA בלוס אנג'לס בין מפגינים פרו פלסטינים למפגינים פרו ישראלים
US sues UCLA over hostile educational environment for Jewish, Israeli students
Justice Department lawsuit claims UCLA failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitism after April 2024 campus encampment; university denies allegations, says it took steps to combat hate
Reuters | 03:20 | 05.27.26
Margot 'Malka' Will moved to Israel
From New York to Israel: Why content creator Margot 'Malka' Will chose Judaism — and stayed through war
After converting to Judaism and moving to Israel, social media creator says she faced backlash, death threats and questions over her Jewish status; 'I changed my entire life to be here,' she says as online support pours in after emotional video about her struggle for Jewish recognition
Alexandra Lukash | 15:13 | 05.26.26
בית הכנסת בפורטו
Portugal recognizes Porto Jewish community education project as being of 'Manifest Cultural Interest'
The designation allows private donors to support the initiative in exchange for tax benefits; government cited the project’s contribution to Portugal’s obligations as a member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance 
ynet Global, Itamar Eichner | 13:35 | 05.26.26
יהודה ויצמן עם חבריו ליחידה. הרב הלוחם
With Torah scroll and combat vest, Ger Hasid goes viral on social media as unlikely symbol of IDF unity
Rabbi Yehuda Weitzman, an IDF reservist and rabbi in the Hasmonean Brigade, says he chose to train as a combat soldier when already an IDF captain; he collected donations for his unit from Haredi communities, including anti-Zionist Satmar Hasidim in the US
Shilo Freid | 11:30 | 05.26.26
מפגינים נגד ביקור הנשיא הרצוג בסידני
Jewish witnesses in Australia's antisemitism inquiry facing online harassment and intimidation
 Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was created in response to Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre;  
AP | 11:10 | 05.26.26
ג'רמי ג'ייקובס
'I lost faith in British society': Former UK Jewish leader makes aliyah due to antisemitism surge
Amid a surge in antisemitism, Jeremy Jacobs, ex-CEO of Britain’s Orthodox Jewish umbrella group, is leaving for Israel, telling The Telegraph he fears wearing a kippah in London and that 'Britain is no longer the country it was'
ynet | 17:57 | 05.25.26
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