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Have you seen this book? Pioneering project searches for Jewish books looted by Nazis

Berlin's Higher Institute for Jewish Studies, one of world’s primary Jewish libraries pre-WWII, had its collection of over 60,000 titles seized in bid to rewrite Jewish history; international project invites public to help recover lost books

Ynetnews | 11.29.23

חאבייר מיליי בביקורו האחרון במרכז חב"ד העולמי עם הרב משה קוטלרסקי (משמאל) ובנו הרב מענדי

Argentine President-elect Javier Milei makes surprise visit to Lubavitcher Rebbe grave in New York City

Javier Milei makes first international trip after election triumph to gravesite of late Chabad leader, marking his third visit there in the past year

Itamar Eichner | 11.27.23

Actor Michael Rapaport champions Israel on social media: 'Everybody should speak out since October 7'

Jewish American actor in interview with Ynet talks about his pro-Israel activisim across the US and says he believes more people should raise their voice in condemning antisemitism

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 11.23.23

ארה"ב לוס אנג'לס קליפורניה מפגינים פרו פלסטינים נגד ישראל הסלמה עזה

Jewish schools in Europe shutter as Hamas calls for worldwide 'Day of Rage'

Security stepped up for Jewish institutions and communities throughout US; National Security Council advises Israelis abroad to be alert

Itamar Eichner | 10.13.23

'Today I saw fathers bless their sons because they were called up to go fight'

Jewish American internet celebrity Shai Albrecht visited Israel with her family but could not have imagined what would happen on October 7; 'Today we spoke to our children for the first time about what a terrorist attack is."'

Yaniv Pohoryles | 10.11.23

National Library of Israel showcases ancient Simchat Torah flags

The nearly 200-year-old flags depict different biblical events; experts say these well-preserved artifcts are incredibly rare

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 10.04.23

Netanyahu turned his back on US Jewry, now he needs their support

Netanyahu messed up the Western Wall egalitarian prayer area, traded favor with US Jewry for the Evangelists, formed a coalition which morally and ethically shocks those Jews; but he needs them to achieve the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nachman Shai | 09.28.23

כתובת היוונית השלמה שהתגלה ב"אולם האמנות," ובה פרפרזה של פסוק מתהילים

Verse from Psalms written in ancient Greek discovered in fortress in Judean Desert

During excavations at the Hyrcania fortress, researchers from Hebrew University unearthed a fragment of Psalm 46 written in ancient Greek; in addition, a tiny gold ring, likely intended for a child, was discovered at the site

Ynetnews | 09.27.23

Ponar march: Prime Minister of Lithuania, Ingrida Šimonytė along with other senior Lithuanian Government officials and the International Commission

Remembering Lithuania's Ponary massacre

Marking 80 years since the liquidation of the Vilnius Ghetto: a march from the Jewish Ghetto in Vilnius to the mass grave at Ponary where most of Lithuanian Jews were murdered between 1941-1943

Hod Bass | 09.21.23

Apples and honey are traditional foods for Rosh Hashanah

A guide to the laws and customs of Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year – From blowing shofar (except when it falls on Shabbat) to eating symbolic foods, this is how Jews observe the holiday

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 09.14.23

רבבות בתפילה בציון רבי נחמן בעיר אומן שבאוקראינה

Netanyahu cautions against risky Uman trip: 'A lot of Jewish blood already shed in Europe'

Government approves NIS 4 million action plan aimed at assisting and improving the conditions for Israelis on pilgrimage to Uman, although ministers urge worshippers to avoid traveling at all amid the war in Ukraine

Itamar Eichner | 09.10.23

ביתם של תיתי (אסתר) ומשה חליוה עקבות רעידת האדמה במרקש

Although whole in body, some in Marrakesh Jewish community left destitute following quake

Community leader Jackie Kadosh says he hopes to repair the local Synagogue Salat Al Azama before the Jewish High Holidays while another member says the tragedy is an opportunity for Israel to help the Jews who remain in the ancient city

Gido Ran, Marrakesh, Itamar Eichner | 09.10.23

Easy to make dessert: Choco-cookie roll

With the Jewish holidays upon us, here's a recipe for an simple, kid-friendly and most importantly, delicious dessert

Natali Levin | 09.08.23

Unabashed: Adam Sandler's brand of Judaism is anything but subliminal

While Hollywood heavy-hitters like Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg exhibit their Judaism in a more nuanced, restrained manner, Adam Sandler's new summer hit, 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah', puts it front and center

Benjamin Tovias | 09.07.23

מקסיקו ראש העיר מקסיקו סיטי לשעבר קלאודיה שיינבאום יהודייה מועמדת ל נשיאות

How do you say 'Oy Vey' in Spanish? Claudia Sheinbaum primed to become Mexico's first Jewish President

Claudia Sheinbaum, the granddaughter of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania and Bulgaria, is expected to become a candidate for the ruling party's presidency, following the departure of Lopez Obrador; She downplays her Jewishness, but in the past, she has mentioned celebrating Jewish holidays as a child.

ynet correspondents | 09.06.23