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New animated film brings Jewish burial rituals to light after Pittsburgh synagogue tragedy

Inspired by the Tree of Life synagogue massacre, Jewish-American animator Benny Zelkowicz confronts his fear of death by volunteering with sacred burial society Chevra Kadisha and channels his experience into a moving work

Shmuel Munitz | 08.05.25

אל מושרקי ביחד עם יחיא ואשתו, בתמונה שצולמה לפני כמה שנים

Widow of one of last Yemenite Jews leaves for Israel

The departure of Yahya Ben Youssef’s widow marks dwindling Jewish presence, as only four Jews remain in Yemen following the death of one of its last Jewish community members

Lior Ben Ari | 07.30.25

הרב בנצי בוטמן עם אנשי המשטרה המקומית בקמבודיה

Security increased after October 7: A visit to Cambodia’s Jewish community in Phnom Penh

In Phnom Penh, a Chabad House has become the heart of a growing Jewish community; and despite Cambodia’s painful past and ongoing regional tensions, Jewish life is quietly rebuilding with prayer, tradition and resilience

Ayelet Mamo Shay | 07.27.25

'It feels like a massive family': British teens discover Jewish identity on wartime Israel tour

UK Jewish teens are embracing their heritage through a transformative FZY Israel tour, visiting key historical and emotional sites across the country; two of them recall impactful trip in interview with Ynetnews

Alexandra Lukash | 07.24.25

They were dancing: Russia arrests four ultra-Orthodox Jews for 'disruptive behavior' outside security HQ

Local forces detain Haredi Jews—citizens of Israel, the U.S. and Russia—in St. Petersburg for dancing and taking photos near the FSB headquarters

Itamar Eichner | 07.23.25

Jewish Voice for Peace launches political arm to challenge pro-Israel candidates

After years of vocal anti-Israel protests on campuses and in public spaces, anti-Zionist activist group shifts course, launching a political arm aimed at fundraising without donor disclosure, backing progressive candidates and targeting pro-Israel incumbents

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.18.25

ברקע הטבח הסורי בדרוזים - נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג נפגש עם ראשי הקהילה היהודית הסורית

The rabbi who wrote to Syrian leader al-Sharaa, and Herzog's call for 'regional reconciliation'

Despite the Druze massacre in southern Syria, the chief rabbi of Syrian Jews in Israel says peace is still possible: 'There are contacts'; Herzog: Iran’s weakening opens 'a rare window of opportunity'

Itamar Eichner | 07.18.25

Iranian Jews—safe through silence

In Iran, Jews can live openly—so long as they remain silent; amid tensions with Israel, fear grips the community as the regime hunts for spies, casting suspicion on anyone with diaspora ties; for many, identity is no longer just faith—it’s survival

Eleanor H. Reich/The Media Line | 07.17.25

Fake jobs, real courage: How one Indian businessman saved Jews from the Nazis

Kundan Lal Gupta, an Indian entrepreneur with no ties to Europe, rescued 14 Austrian Jews during the Holocaust—creating fake firms, posting bogus job ads and issuing life-saving visas in a quiet, selfless act of heroism

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.25

Lithuania pays symbolic compensation for stolen Jewish property

Some 340 Holocaust survivors of Lithuanian descent or their heirs have received about €20,000 each from the government; One recipient says the sum 'barely scratches the bottom threshold of compensation and doesn’t come close to the property’s value'

Itamar Eichner | 07.15.25

Ancient manuscripts reveal hidden history of Ethiopian Judaism

Discovered through Tel Aviv University initiative, sacred Ge'ez-language texts—central to Beta Israel religious life—preserved by Ethiopian-born kesim and represent earliest surviving examples of Orit tradition, long obscured from scholarly and public view

Sharon Kidon | 07.15.25

Musk chatbot Grok removes antisemitic posts after backlash

xAI’s chatbot Grok removed posts praising Hitler and repeating antisemitic tropes after backlash; xAI said it's retraining the model to prevent hate speech and blamed unauthorized edits for past incidents

Reuters | 07.09.25

ניק ג'ייקובס מעביר את ספר התורה לבית כנסת חדש

Can cash save small Jewish communities? Dothan’s $50K offer revisited 16 years later

Struggling U.S. Jewish communities offer cash incentives to attract new members—but as seen in Dothan, Alabama, money alone often isn’t enough; A synagogue’s fate, a moving Torah, and one man’s mission to preserve small-town Jewish heritage

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.07.25

'Am Israel Chai': A surprising visit to Georgia's Jewish community

Amid global antisemitism, Georgia remains a warm haven for Israelis and Jews, with vibrant traditions, Hebrew signage and Chabad-led communities thriving in Tbilisi and beyond

Ayelet Mamo Shay | 07.07.25

'Everything shook': Kyiv’s Jewish community recounts massive Russian attack

Ukrainian capital endures one of war’s fiercest attacks as Ukraine’s Jewish community finds resilience in faith, sheltering neighbors and preserving tradition amid relentless hardship

Itamar Eichner | 07.07.25

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