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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

בני ווקסלר ששהה במלון מול שגרירות איראן באפגניסטן

'They could hear us talking in Hebrew and started questioning': Israeli returns from dangerous trip to Afghanistan

Benny Wexler says he spent days without sleep ahead of his trip to the Taliban's home country, worrying he might be identified as Jewish

Itamar Eichner | 11.01.24

Russian drone strikes Jewish school in Kyiv; heavy damage reported

UAV hit a building in Jewish school compound in Ukraine's capital, causing heavy damage; 'We experienced a tremendous miracle... The light of Torah and Jewish education in Kyiv will not be dimmed'

Itamar Eichner | 10.30.24

היורה (מוקף בעיגול) מכוון את אקדחו לעבר השוטרים

Chicago police investigate shooting of Jewish man en route to synagogue

Gunman exchanges fire with police, reportedly shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ during confrontation; local Jewish community expresses frustration, criticizing law enforcement for not acknowledging religious identity of victim in initial reports

Itamar Eichner | 10.28.24

Rosh Hashanah letters from the Holocaust period uncovered

On the occasion of Rosh Hashanah and amid the ongoing war, the Ghetto Fighters' House Museum unveiled greetings written by Jews during the Holocaust, including letters, postcards, and notes, many displayed for the first time

Itamar Eichner | 10.03.24

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 to eating symbolic foods - and what is an Eruv Tavshilin? This is how Jews observe the holiday

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 10.01.24

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