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IsraelPalestinePolitics

Senators circulate new, watered-down draft of letter opposing annexation

A group of Democratic senators have been circulating a new, watered-down letter warning against Israel…

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Israel

Veterans of World War II, Jewish leaders mark VE Day in Jerusalem

Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov and Euro-Asian Jewish Congress (EAJC) president Michael Mirilashvili laid…

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Israel

Gilan Erdan appointed as next Israeli ambassador to both US, UN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he is appointing Public Security Minister…

acMay 11, 2020

Judaism

Comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor Jerry Stiller dies at 92

Jewish actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92, his son,…

acMay 11, 2020

CoronavirusJudaism

Agudath Israel rabbi offers inspiration at White House National Prayer Service

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rabbi Ariel Sadwin, director of Agudath Israel of Maryland, was among the…

acMay 11, 2020

IsraelPalestineTerrorism

Palestinians riot as IDF demolishes home of Rina Shnerb killer

The Israel Defense Forces reported on Monday that it had demolished the home of a terrorist involved…

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IsraelPalestine

Report: PA is eradicating a Hasmonean-era fortress in Samaria

The Palestinian Authority, taking advantage of the absence of Civil Administration inspectors during the coronavirus…

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IsraelJudaism

Rare Bar Kochba-era coin discovered at foot of Temple Mount

In honor of Lag B’Omer, a Jewish holiday commemorating the life of anti-Roman Torah sage…

acMay 11, 2020

CoronavirusIsraelJudaism

Eli Beer To Lead Worldwide HaGomel Prayer At Western Wall For All People Suffering From CoronaVirus

Eli Beer, who recently recovered from a  month-long battle with Covid-19 Coronavirus, during which he…

acMay 10, 2020

Israel

Poll: Most Jewish Israelis support annexation

A majority of Jewish Israelis (52 percent) support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to…

acMay 10, 2020

AntisemitismPolitics

Anti-Semites disrupt forum attended by Jewish candidate for lieutenant governor

An online forum for Democratic candidates for Vermont lieutenant governor, which included a Jewish candidate,…

acMay 8, 2020

Antisemitism

Syrian man smashes windows of kosher restaurant in Amsterdam for second time

A Syrian man was arrested on Friday for smashing the windows of a kosher restaurant…

acMay 8, 2020

CoronavirusJudaism

Fauci to Orthodox Jews: Phase in communal prayer as virus restrictions are lifted

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of the White House coronavirus task force, had a…

acMay 8, 2020

Holocaust

Emotionally, KISS frontman Simmons discovers mother’s past during Holocaust

Rock legend and KISS frontman Gene Simmons got teary-eyed when reading over historical documents about his…

acMay 8, 2020

AntisemitismHolocaustPolitics

Sen. Mike Lee places hold on Never Again Education Act

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) has placed a hold on the Never Again Education Act, which…

acMay 8, 2020

Politics

Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Rep. Steve King’s primary opponent

 In a rare move, the Republican Jewish Coalition announced on Thursday its endorsement of Rep.…

acMay 8, 2020

CoronavirusIsrael

Israeli researchers make ‘significant breakthrough’ in developing corona vaccine

Researchers at the Israel Institute for Biological Research have successfully isolated a key coronavirus antibody,…

acMay 7, 2020

HolocaustJudaism

Celebrities raise funds for meals to Holocaust survivors homebound in New York

A group of celebrities helped fundraise on Tuesday to deliver meals for Holocaust survivors living…

acMay 6, 2020

Judaism

Olympics swimmer Dara Torres inducted into Jewish-American Hall of Fame

The Jewish-American Hall of Fame has announced its 51st inductee, former Olympic swimmer Dara Torres.…

acMay 6, 2020

IsraelJudaism

Western Wall reopens to worshippers, but with strict social-distancing limitations

The Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem re-opened to worshippers on Tuesday morning after the Israeli…

acMay 6, 2020