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'She has no choice': Woman from Lev Tahor cult forced to cry in front of cameras in Guatemala

Lev Tahor cult forces women and children to starve following the authorities' raid on the cult's compound in Guatemala; Senior sect leader looks to pressure authorities for their release

Itamar Eichner | 01.19.25

Kubbeh soup: The cozy dish that’s perfect for winter days

A staple of Jewish Iraqi cuisine, kubbeh has become a beloved dish across Israeli society; while it requires some preparation, its rich flavors and comforting appeal make the effort worthwhile

Nofar Zohar | 01.18.25

ג'ונתן עמנואל קרדונה קסטילו (במרכז), לאחר מעצרו

Lev Tahor official alters Haredi appearance to escape arrest

El Salvador police release footage of Jonathan Castillo without religious appearance after fleeing Guatemala; He is suspected of human trafficking, forcing marriage and abusing children

Itamar Eichner | 01.05.25

Symbol of rebirth: A journey after Romanian Jewry in the Holocaust

Notary Israelis explore their Romanian roots after having been the third-largest Jewish community in the world before the Holocaust; trip marks the 70th birthday of the late writer, poet and playwright Nava Semel, whose father saved about 2,000 Jewish children

Yael Walzer | 01.02.25

'Russia and Iran are the same evil,' Ukraine chief rabbi warns as world shifts focus to Gaza

Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman describes Jewish resilience amid Russian attacks, with many displaced or making Aliyah to Israel; community continues to aid those remaining, providing food, medicine and Hanukkah events for children, elderly and soldiers

Ynet | 01.02.25

Cards, latkes and beggars: Hanukkah as a satirical tool in the stories of Sholem Aleichem

Forget the heroism of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil: In the Hanukkah stories of Sholem Aleichem, one of the greatest Yiddish writers of all time, you'll find Jews playing cards, condescending wealthy folks handing out latkes to the poor, and children going door to door to their relatives, hoping for Hanukkah gelt. Through five satirical tales, the beloved author unveils the challenges of Jewish society in the shtetls of Eastern Europe – some of which still resonate today

Mashav Channel | 01.01.25

הרב אברהם חמרה ז"ל. נפגש עם חאפז אל-אסד ודיבר אל ליבו

How Syria's chief rabbi softened Hafez Assad's heart

The family of Rabbi Avraham Hamra, who immigrated to Israel in 1994, did not know the whole truth about his work for Syrian Jews; only when Mossad officials came to console the family did they discover the truth

Itamar Eichner | 12.31.24

Escaped from Lev Tahor: 'The cult is like a terror regime, Israel must help the rescued'

Despite the rescue of 160 children and teens, members of the Lev Tahor cult continue to exert pressure and threats; 'The state must intervene – this isn’t Judaism; it’s abuse,' says Yosef (a pseudonym), a former member who escaped, 'They’re forbidden to ask religious questions or earn money, if they disobey, their wife is taken away for a year'

Itamar Eichner | 12.23.24

הודעת איום נגד משפחת מלונאים יהודית-אמריקנית

FBI arrests suspect who threatened Jewish family that runs NY hotel: 'Sent pictures of guns and a knife'

The Settenbrino family, which operates the Blue Moon Hotel in Manhattan, has become the target of anti-Israel and antisemitic attacks after videos of their son Bram, a lone soldier who served as an IDF soldier, in which he says he bombed a mosque in Gaza circulated online; Suspect allegedly sent over 1,000 threatening messages to family members

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.19.24

100-year-old former Nazi guard declared fit to stand trial

Former concentration camp guard Gregor Formanek, charged with aiding and abetting the murder of 3,322 people, had been deemed unfit for trial due to his condition until an appeal overturned the decision

Itamar Eichner, Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 12.04.24

Ukraine to establish Golda Meir memorial park in Kyiv: 'She is one of us'

Kyiv City Council has approved the construction of a park in a prestigious area of the city center, dedicated to Golda Meir, who was born in Ukraine’s capital; The park will feature a massive wall made of Jerusalem stone, engraved with quotes from Meir’s writings

Itamar Eichner | 12.02.24

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish girl in UK seriously injured in suspected antisemitic attack

A man threw glass bottles from his balcony at a group of ultra-Orthodox girls walking home in Stamford Hill; One of the girls was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition

Itamar Eichner | 11.26.24

Poll: 1 in 5 young French citizens would be glad if Jews left

Nearly half of French citizens agree with at least 6 out of 12 antisemitic statements presented; just 21% view Israel favorably

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 11.23.24

Pro Palestinian demonstration in Canada earlier this week

Canadian groups accuse pro-Israel charities of ‘war crimes'

Five pro-Israel Canadian charities are accused of supporting settler violence in a report, a claim mainstream Jewish organizations argue stokes antisemitism and requires government intervention

Shira Dicker/The Media Line | 11.15.24

Ancient tome saves Azeri Jewish community in Persian invasion

Ancient Kabbalistic book changes the fate of the Jews in the town of Qusar in 1733 after the Persian conqueror prepares to murder all the Jewish men; a special exhibit now showcases the book and the community's rich history

Itamar Eichner | 11.03.24

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