Yeshiva dean has first son at age 88Ultra-Orthodox yeshiva celebrates birth of dean's first son at age 88. March 11, 2024
Pearl Berg, the world’s oldest Jew, dies at 114 years oldShe was born on Oct. 1, 1909, in Evansville, Indiana. February 8, 2024
Ben Shapiro raps about his yarmulke, disses Woke Left in chart-topping rap songThe famed conservative Jewish commentator who panned rap years ago joins singer MacDonald to take aim at the Woke Left. January 30, 2024
‘Law and Order’ episode highlights tensions over Hamas-Israel warThe opening episode of the veteran TV show tried to portray both sides during a fictional murder case in what critics deemed an 'ambitious' effort. January 22, 2024
NBA star shares message in Hebrew to Israeli actor wounded in GazaWashington Wizards forward shows off Hebrew message to wounded Fauda actor. January 10, 2024
Mayim Bialik will no longer host JeopardyMayim Bialik was absent from the show for several months which sparked speculation about whether she would be returning. December 17, 2023
‘Global shortage of tefillin, mezuzahs,’ amid ‘Jewish awakening of the soul,’ Chabad saysMore than 86% of Chabad centers have seen increases in attendance and a 98.6% increase in personal daily practices relating to Judaism. November 9, 2023
WATCH: Jewish Major League Baseball players call on fans to stand with IsraelJewish baseball players join together to call on fans to support Israel and unite against antisemitism. October 20, 2023
‘My heart is breaking from these attacks’ – Hollywood celebrities come out in support of IsraelCelebrities from Seinfeld to Madonna lining up in support of Israel after Hamas invasion. October 10, 2023
WATCH: The secrets of underground Jewish tombs in Rome revealedRoman catacombs tell the story of Jewish life after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. October 4, 2023
WATCH: Tens of Thousands gather for Priestly Blessing at Western WallThousands gathered at the Western Wall as heavy rains hit many parts of the country. October 2, 2023
‘Cynical’: Israel slams UN vote to list Jericho as World Heritage Site in ‘Palestine’'This is not only an insult to Jews, but also an insult to Christians around the world who admire the site for its biblical history,' writes Likud MK. September 17, 2023
WATCH: Co-pilot sings with Jewish pilgrims enroute to Ukraine for Jewish New YearTens of thousands of Jews packed the Western Wall Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem in the wee hours of Friday morning, ahead of Rosh Hashana, for 'selichot' prayers. September 17, 2023
WATCH: Palestinians say al-Aqsa is in danger as over 50,000 pray at Western Wall on eve of Jewish New YearTens of thousands of Jews packed the Western Wall Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem in the wee hours of Friday morning, ahead of Rosh Hashana, for 'selichot' prayers. September 15, 2023
Netflix acquires rights to TV series on Israel’s Border PoliceEight-episode Israeli series stars Israeli singer Shlomi Shabat and comedian and actor Shalom Michaelshvili. September 13, 2023
Lab-grown meat is kosher, declares Orthodox UnionWhether cultured-cell meat can be considered pareve and eaten with milk is a separate, and controversial, issue. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News The largest kashruth certification agency in the worl... September 11, 2023
Ancient Jewish city to be labeled a ‘Palestinian’ heritage site by UNESCO'This is not only an insult to Jews, but also an insult to Christians around the world who admire the site for its biblical history,' writes Likud MK. September 3, 2023
Helen Mirren: Israel must last foreverThe acclaimed actress has been a lover of the Jewish state for years. August 31, 2023
Saddam Hussein’s Jewish treasures: Professor reveals details about archive'We knew they were gathering intelligence about Israel, but we had no idea there was a distinct division for Jews,' says professor. August 28, 2023
‘Jewface’ controversy: Star’s fake nose defended by family of late composerThe children of film's subject say complaints are 'disingenuous attempts to bring a successful person down a notch.' August 17, 2023
2,000-year-old synagogue, one of world’s oldest, discovered in RussiaThe synagogue appears to have stood during the era of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. August 16, 2023
Gal Gadot – It’s time for a female Jason BourneThe actress who played Wonder Woman wants to take spy thrillers to the next level, with female leads. August 9, 2023
Saudi Arabia, other ME countries, delay Barbie opening over LGBT themesThe film may not be screened at all in countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, or Egypt, since edits to LGBT themes are unlikely to be accepted by the studio. August 6, 2023
Pee-wee Herman’s father was founding member of Israeli Air ForceDeceased actor Paul Reubens, who created the iconic character, is inextricably linked to Israel’s fight for independence through his father, pilot Milton Rubenfeld, who flew with Ezer Weizman. August 2, 2023
Explainer: Tisha b’Av, the saddest day on the Hebrew calendar, begins Wednesday eveningTonight begins the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, marking the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and the beginning of the millenia of suffering endured by the 'wandering Jew.' July 26, 2023
Israel’s soccer squad going to the Olympics for the first time since 1976The blue-and-whites were assured a place even before their semifinal game in the European Championships on Wednesday. July 4, 2023
Gal Gadot becomes first Israeli actor to receive a star on Hollywood’s Walk of FameThe Wonder Woman of the 21st century is the first Israeli actress to receive the honor. June 27, 2023
Popular comedian, opening act for Seinfeld, always brings his ‘tefillin’ alongStand-up comedian Mark Schiff, a religious Jew, also writes articles inspiring readers with traditional values. By World Israel News Staff Veteran stand-up comedian Mark Schiff, an observant Jew, has not... June 27, 2023
Oceangate CEO’s wife descended from famous Jewish Titanic passengersWendy Rush is a great-great-granddaughter of Isidor and Ida Straus, who perished on the Titanic. June 22, 2023
JUDAISM 101: Why is This US police force getting lesson in Shabbat observance?In two hours, officers learned about common situations that might arise with Shabbat-related interactions. June 22, 2023
First annual Jewish comic book convention comes to New York City'JewCE is designed to be an inclusive convention, celebrating an industry largely created by Members of the Tribe, and promoting diverse Jewish narratives in comics and graphic novel.' June 13, 2023
Donald Trump celebrates granddaughter’s bat mitzvah, plans ‘sweetest birthday party’Arabella Kushner’s mother ,Ivanka, thanked her father on Instagram for helping the family celebrate the milestone event. June 13, 2023
Israel is more marriage-minded than the US, says Jewish matchmakerAleeza Ben Shalom is a mother of five from a small town in northern Israel. She’s also the star of one of the most talked about Netflix shows. June 6, 2023
11-year-old Druze girl takes 2nd place in Jerusalem Bible quiz'I love the Bible,' said Mira Husaisi, who hopes to compete in the international Bible competition when she’s a little older. May 31, 2023
WATCH: The rabbi who knows the secret formula of Coca ColaRabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, the rabbinic coordinator of Orthodox Union Kosher, will not give away any secrets. May 8, 2023
Brown University project is digitizing 10,000 ancient Israel inscriptionsThe texts inform about Jewish women philanthropists, Roman roads and the impact of the Bar Kokhba War, says professor Michael Satlow, who directs the project. May 4, 2023
Barbra Streisand to receive ‘Jewish Nobel’ awardThe Genesis Foundation is honoring the famed singer, actress, director and activist in celebration of its 10th anniversary. May 2, 2023
WATCH: Japanese celebrate Israel’s independence by singing famous Hebrew songsChristians from Japan and Hawaii came together to show love and support for Israel. April 26, 2023
‘From every floor, from every window:’ Remembering the Warsaw Ghetto UprisingThe energy and the intensity shown by the 700 poorly armed young Jewish fighters reflected the understanding, deep in their hearts, that the battle for the ghetto was not ultimately one in which they would prevail. April 16, 2023
Passover ‘Guide for the Perplexed’ – explainerThe Jewish festival of Passover begins this year on Wednesday night. Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Yoram Ettinger explains what the holiday is all about. April 7, 2023
‘What a magical day’: Daughter of music celebrity Lionel Richie converts to JudaismModel Sofia Richie made her career on the runways of such fashion designers as Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel, and has appeared in ads for well-known brands Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger, among others. April 4, 2023
Social media influencer uses her online platforms to educate millions on HolocaustSinger-songwriter and actress Montana Tucker is tapping into the power of social media to teach the next generation about the Holocaust. March 31, 2023
BURST OF EMOTION: Protester in ultra-Orthodox neighborhood moved to tearsOne of the protesters against the judicial reform who attended the demonstration in the ultra-Orthodox B’nei Brak suburb of Tel Aviv was moved to tears by the Shabbat songs playing on loudspeakers on Thursday n... March 24, 2023
World’s oldest Hebrew Bible going up for auction, expected to sell for over $30 millionThousand-year-old Hebrew Bible - the oldest known copy in existence - to go on display in Tel Aviv, before auction; expected price of at least $30 million. March 22, 2023
Chaim Topol of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ fame dies at 87“The story of Chaim Topol’s life has been sealed but I am certain that his contribution to Israeli culture will live on for generations,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. March 9, 2023
WATCH: Jews around the world are celebrating Purim – what’s the deeper message?ILTV chats with Rabbi Ariel Konstantyn, founding rabbi of the Tel Aviv Synagogue, to learn more about Purim and why we celebrate it. March 7, 2023
Purim Guide for the Perplexed 2023 – explainerPurim is a Jewish national liberation holiday – just like Passover and Chanukah - which highlights optimism and the transition of the Jewish people from subjugation to liberty. March 6, 2023
In time for Purim: Inscription bearing name of King Ahasuerus’s father found in IsraelPersian King Darius the Great’s name was found on a 2,500-year-old potsherd in Tel Lachish. March 1, 2023
Israeli Chief Rabbi: Earthquake rescue teams should work through Jewish SabbathChief Rabbi David Lau invokes 'pikuach nefesh' to override Sabbath prohibitions, urges Israeli rescue teams in Turkey to continue operations on Jewish holy day. February 10, 2023
Israeli Embassy and Indian Jews mark Tu B’Shevat holiday with ancient ceremonyIsrael’s embassy in India marked the holiday of Tu B’Shevat with a festive Malida ceremony on Monday. February 6, 2023
Jewish prayer item can help prevent heart attacks – studyMen - and women - who wear phylacteries, called tefillin, while praying, also have a better chance of mitigating heart injury if they do have an attack. January 24, 2023
Lab-grown meat is kosher, Israel’s Chief Rabbi rules'Cultured meat' created in labs from cow cells is kosher, is not considered 'meat' for purposes of Jewish law, says Israeli Chief Rabbi David Lau. January 21, 2023
Technology proves existence of ancient Kingdom of IsraelThe full text of the Mesha Stele’s glorification of a Moabite victory over the “House of David” was discovered through the use of a computer imaging technique. January 19, 2023
WATCH: Former Israeli Supreme Court chief justice dons tefillinAharon Barak, former chief justice of Israel's Supreme Court who led the judicial revolution of the 1990s, meets with haredi journalist Aryeh Ehrlich, and puts on tefillin. January 13, 2023
Large cache of Holocaust-era Judaica discovered during renovation work in LodzSome 400 objects, including menorahs, kiddush cups and silver-plated cutlery had been stashed underground by their Jewish owners, who never returned for them. January 10, 2023
Orthodox woman who married Muslim man ‘by mistake’ obtains divorce – or was he actually Jewish?The Orthodox woman discovered her husband's Muslim identity only after the marriage. January 8, 2023
Israel’s Ofra Haza makes Rolling Stone’s list of top 200 singers of all timeKnown as 'the Israeli Madonna,' Ofra Haza was an international hit by the 1980s and famously sang on the Prince of Egypt movie soundtrack. January 4, 2023
PRESIDENT HERZOG: ‘On a menorah with eight candles, there is room for us all’On Monday, the first day of Chanukah, Israeli President Isaac Herzog sent holiday greetings to Jews around the world, stressing that "we are all being asked to recall what keeps us whole and committed to our ow... December 19, 2022
Israeli cast in Morocco performs first Hebrew play in Arab countryAs ties warm with Israel, Hebrew play written by Israel's fifth president performed in Morocco. December 13, 2022
Walmart yanks ‘chic’ scarves mimicking Jewish prayer shawl from eCommerce siteWalmart's eCommerce site sparks controversy for selling replica of holy Jewish prayer object as a towel. November 30, 2022