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Taking selfies in Auschwitz: 'identity, belonging, and how young people view their place in history'
Taking selfies in the Nazi death camp has become increasingly common, and today such images can be found not only on young people's social media accounts, but even on dating sites; This is simply the younger generation's way of reviving the memory of the Holocaust
Itzchak Tessler | 23:47 | 12.04.25
The Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau, 1624 by Rubens
Vayishlach: Jacob was the most imperfect of all the patriarchs; He was the most human
This week, we read the Torah portion of Vayishlach, which means “He sent”; it begins with the reunification of Jacob and his brother, Esau after a 22-year period in which Jacob stayed away from his twin, who wanted to kill Jacob for stealing the blessing from their father, Isaac
Hillel Fuld | 21:44 | 12.04.25
הרב אהרון ליבוביץ' (אוחז במיקרופון) בחתונה
Jewish law, minus the bureaucracy: how Zoom weddings opened a halachic back door around the rabbinate
A new partnership between the Orthodox group Hupot and a Utah civil officiant now lets couples marry halachically without the Chief Rabbinate and add a video civil ceremony to register in Israel, highlighting growing frustration with the Rabbinate’s monopoly
Itzchak Tessler | 13:05 | 12.04.25
Bnei Akiva Alias
Bnei Akiva rolls out 'Word Dash,' the new Alias for English matriculation prep
The card game inspired by 'Alias,' helps students prep for Israel’s English matriculation exam; it drills 500-plus key words in a fun, fast class format
ynet Global | 16:00 | 12.03.25
הפגנה מפגינים פרו פלסטינים בלפסט צפון אירלנד
Irish Jews say they have never faced such antisemitism and are in deep shock
Two Irish Jews tell ynet that hostility toward the community has surged, including a move to strip the name of Herzog Park in Dublin; they say the effort amounted to ‘collective punishment’ of Irish Jews for actions of Israel’s government
Sharon Kidon | 08:58 | 12.03.25
אילן קאר, מנכ"ל ארגון הקהילה הישראלית-אמריקנית IAC
Israeli-American Council head: 'We are being pushed from the center to the margins'
IAC CEO Elan Carr warns of sharp increase in hostility toward Jews and Israeli-Americans; He says to stop increasing antisemitism 'build a strong, united, active community that influences school boards, city councils, and local government — the places where real decisions are made'
Itamar Eichner | 20:19 | 11.30.25
מעיין די במהלך השירות. "אחרי השחרור מ'עוקץ' אימצתי את קליאו"
'I revealed my Star of David necklace in front of BDS activists': from UK antisemitism to aliyah
At six, Maayan D. moved with her family to England; after facing antisemitism at university, she returned to Israel alone at 19, enlisted in the IDF and is now active in public diplomacy
Maya Benita | 19:32 | 11.30.25
מצבות בבית הקברות בקלינינגרד
Kaliningrad Jewish cemetery restored 150 years after its founding
In Russia’s Baltic exclave, Jewish community marks 150 years of historic Königsberg cemetery with a major restoration and a new memorial; site includes Rabbi Yisrael Salanter's grave and refurbished under close halachic supervision with official support
Itamar Eichner | 11:49 | 11.30.25
פוגרום בבית הכנסת בקדימה צורן
Man arrested for allegedly vandalizing synagogue in central Israel
Even Yehuda resident, 30, arrested on suspicion of defacing Torah scrolls and tearing holy books at the Yemenite community's Mishkan Shalom synagogue; police will request an extension of his detention
Eitan Glikman | 10:27 | 11.30.25
אגם ברגר נפגשה עם צילי שניידר ושניאור ובר
You are never alone: Yaakov learns God was with him the whole time
This week's Torah portion, Vayeitze, teaches us that the darkest moments are often the moments Hashem is closest; Israelis who were taken hostage in Gaza report feeling this
Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 06:35 | 11.28.25
זוהראן ממדאני ראש העיר החדש של ניו יורק
The Mamdani effect: American Jews are worried about New York's new mayor
Survey of American Jews by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) shows that a majority believe that the newly elected mayor of New York is antisemitic and anti-Israeli; Most respondents also believe that anti-Zionism is antisemitism 
Itamar Eichner | 02:52 | 11.28.25
ההרס בבית הכנסת
Famed synagogue of the Sadigura Hasidic dynasty in Ukraine heavily damaged in arson attack
Shock in the Jewish community in the city of Chernivtsi: A mentally unstable man set fire to the Kloiz Kadisha synagogue, causing serious damage. Last month the arsonist, who was apprehended by police, tried to set fire to a church 
Itamar Eichner | 02:01 | 11.28.25
Evangelical Christians march in a demonstration of support for Israel in Jerusalem in 2016
Unprecedented US Christian mission brings faith, prayer and unity to Israel
1,000-strong evangelical delegation will visit key sites, meet Israeli leaders, honor victims of the October 7 attacks, and train as pro-Israel ambassadors; organizer Mike Evans says the mission answers an urgent ideological war against Israel
ynet Global | 21:56 | 11.27.25
לוי פרגר באוניברסיטת רייכמן
Dutch-born reservist discovers Jewish roots, fights for lone soldiers’ Rights
Levi Preger learned at 17 that he was Jewish after his grandmother hid her identity for fear of another Holocaust in Europe; during the war he served more than 300 days in the reserves while studying
Itzchak Tessler | 20:49 | 11.27.25
Ladders, love and lessons: What Jacob’s journey still teaches us
Vayetzei: This week’s Torah portion challenges us to confront who we’ve been, who we are and whether we’re still moving forward
Hillel Fuld | 15:23 | 11.27.25
The Belev Echad annual fundraiser
$5M raised for IDF wounded at NYC gala despite hostile climate
Belev Echad's annual fundraiser draws 1,500 donors to Cipriani Hall; soldiers share harrowing testimonies of sacrifice; community declares unwavering solidarity with Israel's wounded warriors
ynet Global | 11:23 | 11.27.25
המתנדבים ליד ערימת האשפה
He lost his tallit, tefillin in a Florida airport; they were found by volunteers in a huge dumpster
Tovy Schwartz of New York lost his tallit and tefillin at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport in South Florida; Camera checks, involvement of the Sheriff's Office and volunteer searches led to their discovery at a waste facility
Itamar Eichner | 00:05 | 11.27.25
מבצע העלייה מתימן
Operation Magic Carpet remembered as Israel holds first state event for Yemenite aliyah
More than 75 years after Operation Magic Carpet, Israel will hold its first state ceremony honoring the immigration of Yemenite Jews, projecting names of 400 who died en route and urging families to help identify others
Itamar Eichner | 10:29 | 11.26.25
מאות משבט בני המנשה בצפון מזרח הודו מבקשים לעלות לארץ ולהתגייס לצה"ל מיד כדי להילחם
Bnei Menashe’s 2,700-year-old dream fulfilled with approval of mass aliyah
The Bnei Menashe are considered one of two lost tribes discovered in modern times, along with the Ethiopian Jews, believed to be descendants of the Tribe of Dan 
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 05:52 | 11.26.25
דגל ישראל וכתובת נגד חמאס בקיר ג'ון לנון בפראג
Spike in Czech antisemitism: 'Despite the report, we still feel safe here'
Chabad emissary to Prague tells ynet about the alarming report chronicling a surge in antisemitism there: 'There are immigrants here ... this may have an impact to some extent';  'ordinary Czech residents remain loving and respectful, and they are definitely on our side'
Alexandra Lukash | 03:08 | 11.26.25
Robert and Nancy Milgrim, Daniel and Ruth Lischinsky, Address the Crowd Gathered in LA
Magen David Adom gala pays tribute to slain Israeli embassy staffers in DC: 'They will never be forgotten'
At an emotional MDA event in Beverly Hills, families of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky shared tributes as Ambassador Gilad Erdan vowed the murdered embassy staffers’ legacy will endure
ynet Global | 13:39 | 11.25.25
גז'גוש בראון
Polish lawmaker sparks outrage with anti-Jewish tirade outside Auschwitz: 'Poland is for Poles'
Grzegorz Braun, a far-right Polish parliament member with a history of anti-Jewish rhetoric, declared that Jews 'have their own states'; Poland’s justice minister said he will pursue legal action, calling Braun’s remarks a disgrace
Itamar Eichner | 08:37 | 11.25.25
הרב אלחנן מילר יושב בפאנל במהלך הכנס בסנגל
A Jewish prayer and Qur’an verse sparked connection in a 95% Muslim country
At an interfaith conference in Senegal, pro-Palestinian protesters tried to disrupt the event, but moments later the author found himself reciting Qur’an verses and explaining a mezuzah to local religious leaders; In a traditional society with deep anti-Israel currents, highlighting shared traditions offers an opening for dialogue
Rabbi Elhanan Miller | 08:21 | 11.25.25
חצאים הצתת בית כנסת מלבורן, הצתת בית כנסת מלבורן
Melbourne synagogue arsonist not motivated by antisemitism, judge rules
Angelo Loras, 35, pleaded guilty to arson and endangering lives after he set fire to the front door of the East Melbourne Synagogue on July 4; about 20 worshippers were inside for a Shabbat meal, but no one was injured
Associated Press | 09:54 | 11.24.25
Lev Tahor minors in Colombian custody
17 children, teenagers rescued from Lev Tahor sect in Colombia
After the sect was dismantled in Guatemala in recent months, several families fled to Colombia and attempted to reestablish their community; Authorities found 26 civilians, nine adults and 17 minors, who arrived last month from New York
Itamar Eichner | 09:23 | 11.24.25
הצגת התעתוק האוטומטי לצד הדף
National Library initiative aims to make all Cairo Genizah texts searchable worldwide
A new initiative using the National Library of Israel’s digital Hebrew manuscript database will enable automatic transcription of the entire Cairo Genizah, making the world’s largest trove of medieval Jewish texts searchable and accessible worldwide
Yogev Israeli | 19:50 | 11.23.25
אנשי בני המנשה במחווה לחטופים
Israel approves plan to bring all remaining Bnei Menashe by 2030
About 1,200 Bnei Menashe are set to arrive by 2026 with another 4,600 by 2030, completing the community’s aliyah and reuniting families divided between Israel and India
Itamar Eichner | 14:54 | 11.23.25
'Shabbat Unplugged'
Reform Judaism in US faces declining membership as synagogues adapt to demographic shifts
Reform synagogues face falling membership and dues, leading them to rent unused space for community programs; trend highlights shifting demographics as Orthodox communities grow and younger Jews seek new forms of connection
Ayala Or-El | 20:36 | 11.22.25
הכתובות על החנות בפראג
Czech Republic sees sharp rise in antisemitism, report finds
A report by the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic says most antisemitic incidents in 2023 and 2024 occurred on social media, mainly on digital platforms, but also included physical attacks, attempted arson at synagogues and vandalism of cemeteries and other Jewish sites
AP | 12:08 | 11.22.25
הכנס בוושינגטון
‘The ground beneath us is burning’: North American Jews confront rising antisemitism
More than 2,000 Jewish leaders gathered in Washington for the GA amid soaring antisemitism, unprecedented security threats and a historic 908 million dollar campaign for Israel, as federations launch 'Rebuild Israel' and fight for Jewish safety at home
Itamar Eichner | 17:39 | 11.21.25
אלפי השלוחים בתמונה הקבוצתית
Ya man, we love Chabad: Inside powerful emissaries gathering
A Jamaican Jew, a tattooed US Marine and hundreds of thousands of notes from around the world were among the stories that emerged at the 2025 Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries Conference in New York
Rabbi Moni Ender | 12:30 | 11.21.25
סירה של משמר החופים האמריקני
US Coast Guard, in policy shift, will no longer define swastika as a hate symbol
  The symbols will remain prohibited; 'At a time when antisemitism is rising, relaxing policies aimed at fighting hate crimes not only sends the wrong message to the men and women of our Coast Guard, but it puts their safety at risk'
AP | 05:54 | 11.21.25
Toldot: regional influences on economic, ethical and family challenges
This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Toldot, opens with the connective vav ('and'), linking it to the close of last week’s reading
Michael Eisenberg | 04:49 | 11.21.25
King Mohammed V returning from exile in November 1955, accompanied by the three rabbis of Meknès
'God bless Sidna': Why Jews revere Morocco’s kings
For centuries, Moroccan monarchs safeguarded Jewish communities in times of crisis and elevated their heritage in national life; for many Moroccan Israelis, that loyalty—and gratitude—remains powerfully alive today
Adil Faouzi | 01:04 | 11.21.25
Digging deeper: What Isaac teaches about real growth
Everyone says they want growth — I’ve said it too — but most people never dig deep enough to find it; this week’s Torah portion makes that clear
Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 22:43 | 11.20.25
Brief chat with AI significantly reduces belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories, study finds
Short conversations with an AI trained to counter antisemitic conspiracies led to a 16% drop in belief and a 25% rise in positive views toward Jews, with effects lasting weeks, according to a study backed by the Anti-Defamation League
Itamar Eichner | 19:02 | 11.20.25
Intifada chants outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue
Pro-Palestinian protesters chant for intifada outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue
About 200 pro-Palestinian protesters chanting for an intifada rallied outside Park East Synagogue during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event, confronting Jewish attendees
Dennis Bihler | 09:57 | 11.20.25
הרב יעקב ישראל הרצוג במדים
'In the Middle East, strength is respected': Rabbi says IDF service boosts his standing in Saudi Arabia
Rabbi Jacob Israel Herzog, founder of Riyadh’s first Chabad House, tells ynet that Israel should lead normalization efforts: 'Israel must create a reality where Saudi Arabia pursues us. For them, this is a diplomatic—not religious—issue'
Alexandra Lukash, Lior Ben Ari | 22:20 | 11.19.25
בני העדה התאיופית בחג הסיגד בירושלים
Between memory and forgetting, between Mehelelle and Sigd
Two ancient holiday names reveal the hidden struggle between descent and ascent in Ethiopian Jewish tradition
Rabbi Dr. Sharon Zeude Shalom | 17:24 | 11.19.25
Oxford Union students mimic Ramallah lynching gesture
Oxford Union students mimic Ramallah lynching gesture during Israeli speaker’s visit
The students displayed red-painted hands during an Israeli guest speaker’s visit, echoing the 2000 Ramallah lynching when a Palestinian mob murdered two IDF soldiers in a brutal attack
Dennis Bihler | 15:47 | 11.19.25
איור המציג את טקס הורדתו בדרגה של אלפרד דרייפוס ב צרפת 1895
France promotes Jewish soldier Alfred Dreyfus, 130 years after wrongfully convicting him of treason
French army captain Dreyfus posthumously promoted to rank of brigadier general, 130 years after wrongful treason conviction in one of France's most notorious cases of antisemitism
AFP, Itamar Eichner | 06:17 | 11.19.25
Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium during a press conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office in New York
Neo-Nazi leader admits plot to give poisoned candy to Jewish kids in New York City
Leader of the Maniac Murder Cult, Michail Chkhikvishvili, 22, from the Republic of Georgia, pleaded guilty to soliciting hate crimes, and to  distributing information about making bombs and ricin 
Associated Press | 19:57 | 11.18.25
שגב כלפון ומתן אנגרסט
Former hostages describe keeping Shabbat in Hamas tunnels: ‘I felt God was with us’
Segev Kalfon and Matan Angrest said they tried to keep Shabbat and Jewish rituals while held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, singing prayers, making improvised Kiddush and Havdalah and holding on to tradition in isolation deep inside the tunnels
Shilo Freid | 13:51 | 11.18.25
Dr. Efrat Aflalo, Head of the Physicians Olim Directorate at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, meet with Canadian doctors planning their Aliyah at the MedEx Canada event
MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh 'On Tour' Events
Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and 'NBN On Tour' as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim
ynet Global | 05:36 | 11.18.25
שורה עליונה, מימין: דגנית תימור גנשל, עדי סגל ויעל שביד. שורה תחתונה, מימין: ד"ר מעין מורג, שירלי צפת דוידאי וזהבית כליף
Six Israeli women ordained as reform rabbis in historic Hebrew Union College ceremony
Coming from diverse backgrounds, the new women rabbis challenge religious norms and seek equality in Jewish future
Shmuel Munitz | 02:32 | 11.18.25
שרה אונטרברג
At 100, Sara makes aliyah: ‘I believe all Jews should live in Israel’
After October 7, Sara Unterberg from Uruguay realized she wanted to spend her remaining years with family in Israel—so at 100, she made aliyah, saying, 'The world is becoming less safe'
Itamar Eichner | 10:36 | 11.17.25
ד"ר סאמר מקוסי
London’s UCL bans speaker over claim Jews killed priest for blood to make pancakes
University College London bars former researcher Samar Maqusi and alerts police after she repeats false 1840 Damascus affair blood libel and alleges Jewish control of banks; school suspends student group that hosted the event and launches full investigation
ynet | 09:30 | 11.17.25
טלאי צהוב ובגדי אסיר יהודי
Auction of Holocaust victims' items in Germany canceled
Harsh criticism of the sale of hundreds of Holocaust-era items, including yellow badges and personal documents has taken its toll: The German auction house stopped the sale at the last minute, and Poland is demanding that the items be transferred to the Auschwitz museum
ynet Global | 21:34 | 11.16.25
אלפי השלוחים בתמונה הקבוצתית
Thousands of Chabad emissaries gather for their annual group photo in New York under heavy security
Amid a sharp rise in antisemitism, New York police blocked streets and boosted security as thousands of Chabad emissaries from around the world crowded outside the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s headquarters for the traditional photo
Itamar Eichner | 19:19 | 11.16.25
Lee Trink Interview
'They want us to hide - so be louder, prouder and more Jewish'
Entrepreneur and outspoken advocate Lee Trink says Jews worldwide must show strength and visibility in the face of growing antisemitism, voicing deep concern for the US, New York politics and the safety of Jewish communities after October 7
Alexandra Lukash | 17:14 | 11.16.25
הכנס באורלנדו
‘Leading voices on American right embracing antisemitism’ as Christian support for Israel erodes
A conference in Orlando gathered hundreds of Christian pastors and influencers as antisemitic rhetoric grows in parts of the American right and younger church leaders drift from traditional pro-Israel views
Itamar Eichner | 17:09 | 11.16.25
טלאי צהוב
Jewish leaders condemn German auction house over sale of Holocaust artifacts
Outrage mounts as German auction house Felzmann prepares to sell hundreds of Holocaust-era items, including yellow badges and personal documents; critics say sale exploits victims' memories and urge artifacts be preserved in museums, not sold to the highest bidder
ynet | 12:32 | 11.16.25
Oct 7 Memorial
For the first time in North America: memorial to October 7 events built from Iranian missile fragments
Houston’s Shalom Baruch Cemetery has unveiled the first permanent North American memorial to the October 7 attacks. The monument features a Star of David and a sculpture made from intercepted Iranian missile fragments
ynet Global | 13:06 | 11.14.25
הלוייתו של סגן הדר גולדין ז"ל
Why returning the fallen matters so deeply to Israelis
For 11 years the Goldin family fought to bring Lt. Hadar Goldin’s body home. This week’s Torah portion, which tells at length of Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah, offers an ancient lens on why burial in Israel carries such profound meaning
Rabbi David Stav | 07:40 | 11.14.25
הנזק בבית הכנסת וספר תורה שהוצא מהמקום
Australian envoy links antisemitism to Israel policy, Jewish leaders push back
Many Australian Jews blame the government's inaction and what they perceive as pandering to Muslim voters for the rise in antisemitism  
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 22:25 | 11.13.25
Ohio Republican becomes first female Orthodox Jewish mayor in US history
Michele Weiss wins in heavily Democratic suburb after 15 years on city council; aims to unite divided community and champion diversity
Sivan Raviv | 15:10 | 11.13.25
חיילים בודדים
Not obligated, but committed: Lone soldiers who choose Israel every single day
Young people from around the world leave behind home, family and language to live in Israel not out of obligation, but from genuine choice and they serve in the IDF; Behind the numbers are the personal stories of lone immigrant soldiers, reminding us what active Zionism looks like and emphasizing our duty as a society to support, embrace and be a home for them 
Noya Govrin | 12:32 | 11.13.25
צילום עם דגל לבנון
Two Haredi Jews visit Lebanon via Syria: 'It felt like Europe, not the Middle East'
Two Haredi Jews entered Lebanon via Syria, including Berry Indig from New York, who told ynet he visited Beirut’s Dahiyeh and the site where Nasrallah reportedly was killed: 'I kept a low profile, felt many eyes on me'
Lior Ben Ari | 11:50 | 11.13.25
Abraham purchases the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron
Hillel Fuld on this week's Torah portion 'Chayei Sarah'
This week's Torah portion is Chayei Sarah, which literally means 'The life of Sarah', but it begins with the death of the matriarch; the portion's message is it's time to come home
Hillel Fuld | 08:57 | 11.13.25
שי אברמסון
Reversing ban, Amsterdam concert hall to host IDF chief cantor at private Hanukkah events
Following backlash over a decision to bar Lt. Col. Shai Abramson from performing, Concertgebouw reaches compromise with Jewish leaders; public event to proceed without military cantor, while closed Hanukkah concerts will feature him as planned
Shilo Freid | 23:28 | 11.12.25
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