WATCH: Jews visit Temple Mount en masse on Tisha b’Av
As of 9 a.m. Sunday morning, over 1,000 Jews had visited the Temple Mount since the day began. Hundreds more are seen standing in line waiting for their turn.
August 7, 2022
Judaism & Culture
‘American Jews think they are Christians without Jesus,’ says professor
'For many Jews in the U.S., to be a Jew means to uphold the Golden Rule and embrace the BDS paradigm of Jewish identity: Bagels, davening and Seinfeld.'
August 4, 2022
‘Evidence of our connection’: Rare discovery at ancient Jewish site in Samaria
'There is nothing more exciting than realizing with our eyes how we are continuing the lives of our ancestors here', said Yisrael Gantz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council.
August 2, 2022
Chabad in Israel suing Russia, trying to block Jerusalem property transfer
The new appeal to Israel follows the Moscow government’s demand that it regain ownership of properties in Jerusalem built by Russia in the 19th century.
July 26, 2022
WATCH: Ben Shapiro, why don’t you move to Israel? Will you run for president?
Ben Shapiro addressed thousands in Tel Aviv Wednesday evening, where journalist Amit Segal asked him why he doesn't move to the Jewish state.
July 21, 2022
The historic significance of the 17th of Tammuz – today’s Hebrew date
There's a common denominator among the five specific events which happened on this date.
July 17, 2022
Polish man who rescued Jews during the Holocaust dies at 102
He was also involved in the Polish underground that resisted the German occupation of Poland throughout the war.
June 22, 2022
Famed Italian tenor Bocelli visits Western Wall after Tel Aviv concert
Bocelli reportedly told Netanyahu that while he currently resides in Tuscany, Italy, if he could move anywhere in the world, it would be Israel.
June 12, 2022
CNN anchor Jake Tapper says he gave Zelensky matzah for Passover
When asked if he has a 'message of freedom' for Ukrainian Jews for Passover, Zelensky answered: 'I believe the way we fight for freedom is the most important message.'
June 9, 2022
Cheesecake, dairy, coffee and the evolution of a holiday
Shavuot wasn’t always a dairy-heavy all-nighter.
June 2, 2022
Israel mourns passing of Uri Zohar, movie star who became ultra-Orthodox rabbi
'Rabbi Uri Zohar was one of the greatest creators in Israel and a cornerstone of Israeli culture,' said Minister of Culture and Sports Hilli Tropper.
June 2, 2022
Eight fun facts about Shavuot festival in Israel, coming this weekend
Israelis eat cheesecake, have water fights, show off their agriculture and study Torah on this most wonderful and easygoing of holidays.
June 1, 2022
1,800-year-old grave of convert to Judaism discovered, relevant to upcoming festival
The archaeological find times well with the upcoming Shavuot holiday that celebrates one of Judaism’s most famous converts, Ruth the Moabite.
June 1, 2022
Nothing new: Jerusalem flag march a tradition since ancient times
Although today marching through the Old City gates is considered a nationalistic and “provocative” act, it has existed as a monthly rite since ancient times.
May 29, 2022
‘Frozen in time’: 2,100-year-old agricultural farmstead uncovered in Galilee
The site was likely abandoned suddenly due to impending danger.
May 25, 2022
Israeli hit ‘Girl from Oslo’ ranks #4 on Netflix
Collaboration between Netflix and Israeli cable TV company Hot is a thriller about two Israelis and their Norwegian friend who get kidnapped by ISIS.
May 22, 2022
Museum exhibit dates Jewish presence in Greece to 4th century BCE
'The Jewish community is an integral part of Greek identity, a fact that has been too often denied for centuries,' says Greece’s Chief Rabbi Gabriel Negrin.
May 22, 2022
WATCH: Lag B’Omer celebrations marked by joy and sorrow
A year after 45 people were killed in the worst civil disaster in Israeli history, and thousands returned to Mount Meron for the Lag B'Omer festival.
May 19, 2022
Stoudemire leaves Brooklyn Nets after 2 years, citing Shabbat observance
'Not working on Friday night and Saturdays is difficult for anyone to grow in a coaching space because coaching is such a grind and requires you to be there full-time,' Stoudemire said.
May 19, 2022
Jews worldwide to celebrate mystical spring holiday of Lag B’Omer
The reason for the plague that ended on Lag b'Omer almost 2,000 years ago was a lack of respect for one another among the students of Rabbi Akiva.
May 18, 2022
NBA star Ray Allen in Samaria: ‘An amazing story here, part of history’
In recent years Allen has been active in promoting Holocaust education and helping raise funds for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
May 12, 2022
Israel’s ‘Toy’ among most popular Eurovision songs ever
Israel’s most recent win at the global music event is the seventh most-viewed entry on YouTube, unfortunately unaccompanied by the country’s previous hits.
May 2, 2022
New Holocaust center on IDF base designed to inspire young Israeli soldiers
Timed to coincide with Yom Hashoah, the Yad Vashem Educational Center for Holocaust Remembrance, opened at the Ariel Sharon Israel Defense Forces’ training campus in the Negev Desert.
April 28, 2022
Lovestruck Muslim converts to Judaism after pretending to be Jewish to marry ‘amazing’ woman
In Israel now for the first time, Eliyah (Ali) Hawila says a genealogical search found that he is also Jewish by ancestry.
April 25, 2022
EXPLAINER: Jewish pilgrim tells why he visits Temple Mount
Jewish worshiper Gideon Ariel explains why he and hundreds of others ascended the Temple Mount on Monday, during the Passover festival.
April 18, 2022
White House focuses on Ukraine war, anti-Semitism in virtual Seder
White House Jewish Liaison Chanan Weissman served as master of ceremonies and led a type of order modeled on the Seder,.
April 17, 2022
WATCH: Israel’s UN envoy hosts early Passover seder, teaches Jewish history
'We remember the original text, which teaches that the Land of Israel is the homeland of the Jewish people,' Erdan stated.
April 12, 2022
World’s biggest matzah displayed at President Herzog’s residence in Jerusalem
The special matzah was baked by some 20 employees and required custom changes to the production line to suit its gigantic proportions.
April 10, 2022
15 fun food facts you need to know this Passover
From butter on matzah to unusual sandwiches and cookies you should keep out of your mouth, this is what you need to know about food this holiday.
April 7, 2022
Yiddish poet undergoing revival in war-torn Ukraine
Now that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has fixed the west’s attention upon that country, Gofshtein may well find a new audience.
April 6, 2022
WATCH: Missionary leader prioritizes evangelizing Jews ‘in person’, targets ‘young, secular Israelis’
'This year we are prioritizing, in person – I say, in person – evangelism of Jewish People...and young secular Israelis.'
April 5, 2022
Culinary queens put Negev Desert hospitality on the map
Meet Shula Knafo, who immigrated from Casablanca at age 6 and raised a family in Yeruham, where she hosts visitors with her sumptuous ethnic dishes.
April 5, 2022
Passover food fight? Health minister, coalition chair spar over hospital diet
Health minister says bread should be allowed into hospitals on Passover; coalition chair says, 'not on my watch.'
April 4, 2022
Meet Mia Raskin: Sabbath-observing college basketball player
Alone on a snowy Friday night, the sophomore made dinner for 15 of her teammates. 'It was really special how interested they were.'
April 3, 2022
Jerusalem’s elite 2,600 years ago added unusual ingredient to wines
'The wine, perhaps, is not a big surprise, but the fact that it is seasoned with vanilla is amazing,' the excavators claim.
March 30, 2022
Egyptian authorities confiscate valuable Jewish archives in Cairo
The antiquities authority threw the material into dozens of sacks and drove away over the objections of the Jewish community.
March 27, 2022
WATCH: Israelis suffering from PTSD have special Purim party
Purim festivities begin Wednesday evening, and IDF veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder lean on each other for support and celebration.
March 16, 2022
Shabbat conflict ends Israeli Paralympic bid early
One-legged skier Sheina Vaspi, an orthodox Jew, finished 15th in her first and only event as the second race was moved to Saturday.
March 14, 2022
Rabbis approve lab-grown meat for cheeseburgers
No need to worry that people will think you're not keeping kosher, say rabbis.
March 14, 2022
Is the Vatican hoarding Jewish Temple treasures?
Archaeologist says Vatican holding treasure trove of sacred Jewish objects dating back some 2,000 years.
February 14, 2022
Violence breaks out at Jerusalem’s Western Wall
The Women of the Wall group 'violently broke through the area set aside for them, violating agreements,' the Western Wall Heritage Foundation said.
February 2, 2022
Remembering the infamous Final Solution conference, 80 years later
The infamous January 20, 1942 meeting in a German villa set the formal parameters for “The Final Solution of the Jewish Question.”
January 25, 2022
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla wins Genesis Prize
Son of Holocaust survivors commended for his 'leadership, determination, and especially willingness to assume great risks.'
January 20, 2022
The unbelievable life story of Dr. Albert Bourla
His mother's life was saved during the Holocaust. Now, he is at the forefront of saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. The unbelievable life story of Dr. Albert Bourla.
January 20, 2022
Director: Gal Gadot ‘misunderstood, English isn’t her first language’
Josh Whedon says Israeli actress misinterpreted his remarks; Gadot replies that she 'understood perfectly,' would never work with him again.
January 18, 2022
Prince Charles to display Holocaust survivors’ portraits in Buckingham Palace
Prince Charles has commissioned seven portraits of Holocaust survivors, which will be displayed at the royal palace.
January 12, 2022
WATCH: Secret menorah in South African Muslim neighborhood
A simple menorah helped an Israeli woman married to a Muslim man in South Africa, escape an abusive marriage.
December 14, 2021
Yeshiva students organize free wedding for couple in need
'This was the best wedding in the world - better than the fanciest halls.'
December 13, 2021
Ultra-Orthodox IDF unit lights Chanukah candles with Chief of Staff
The unit is all male, with no women soldiers. It is for orthodox recruits alone and requires all of its members to observe Jewish law while offering them time for Tora study.
December 3, 2021
#TefillinAgainstTerror campaign launched against terror and antisemitism
Shining light through darkness in response to the murder of Eli Kay, South African immigrant to Israel.
November 29, 2021
18th century Esther Scroll written by teenage Italian girl up for auction
“Mistress Luna Tama, daughter of the honored philanthropist, the honorable Yehudah Amron and she/is in the fourteen[th] year of her life,” the inscription reads.
November 17, 2021
Will Israeli students soon study, visit the Temple Mount?
The topic of the Temple Mount is "swept under the table," one MK said.
November 16, 2021
Maccabee-era fortress discovered in Israel
Its destruction testifies to the battles the Maccabean dynasty kept fighting even after regaining Judea’s independence in the second century BCE.
November 16, 2021
‘Western Wall won’t be split by religious denominations,’ says senior minister
It’s unclear if Elkin’s opposition to the Western Wall deal is vehement enough to potentially cause a coalition crisis.
November 15, 2021
American Muslim rapper finds truth, new life in Judaism
Born into an African-American Muslim family, this American-Israeli rapper's journey to Orthodox Judaism is incredible.
November 14, 2021
WATCH: Volunteers supply kosher food for US soldiers around the world
What began as a small campaign now reaches several hundred Jewish troops around the globe, says the American organization KosherTroops, which delivers kosher food packages to the soldiers, especially on holidays.
November 11, 2021
Israeli study confirms battle recorded by prophet Isaiah
Archaeologists confirm account of Biblical battle described by the prophet Isaiah.
November 9, 2021
Is intermarriage in Israel threatening the Jewish state?
The majority of the 85,000 couples are Jewish men married to non-Jewish women.
November 8, 2021
How covert Christian missionaries profoundly hurt Jewish communities – exclusive
While the Elks and Dawsons have attracted major attention, they are just the tip of the iceberg, an anti-missionary expert says.
November 7, 2021
Turkish police: We foiled smuggling attempt of 1000-year-old Jewish texts
Country’s chief rabbi pointed out recently that many 'ancient' manuscripts are fakes made to dupe collectors and tourists.
November 6, 2021