Jesse Jackson’s daughter converts to JudaismJesse Jackson’s daughter reveals she converted to Judaism, says her father gave his blessing. July 27, 2026
Over 10,000 Jewish singles to take part in world’s largest speed-dating eventMore than 10,000 Jewish singles are expected on a global Tu B’Av speed-dating event on Wednesday. July 26, 2026
British doctors’ union votes to scrap IHRA antisemitism definition across UK health serviceThe move follows the British government’s full acceptance of recommendations from an independent review into antisemitism in the NHS. June 25, 2026
Netanyahu: Haredi men not in yeshiva must enlist in the IDFUltra-Orthodox recruits to the IDF must be allowed to maintain their religious lifestyle in the army, says Prime Minister Netanyahu, while calling on men not studying in yeshiva to enlist. May 28, 2026
‘Circumcision isn’t a crime’ – EU Jewish leaders urge Belgium to halt prosecution of mohelsEuropean Jewish leaders accuse Belgian prosecutors of working to establish stealth ban on circumcision by charging mohels. May 27, 2026
Belgium takes aim at traditional Jewish circumcision with wave of indictmentsUS, Israel blast decision by Belgian prosecutors to file criminal charges against three men who performed circumcisions for members of the Jewish community. May 6, 2026
Netanyahu bans Lag B’Omer celebration in Meron amid fears of Hezbollah attackSirens sound in northern Israel as Lebanon ceasefire collapses, prompting Education Ministry to cancel classes in frontier towns. April 27, 2026
Most IDF draft dodgers not from ultra-Orthodox community – reportIn November, the court gave the state 45 days to show it had taken greater steps to punish ultra-Orthodox men refusing draft orders. January 19, 2026
‘Messianic Era’: Rabbis pray for destruction of Iranian leaders, fulfillment of Talmudic predictionSome rabbis in Israel tout possible collapse of the Iranian regime as fulfillment of Talmudic predictions heralding a coming messianic era. January 12, 2026
BBC apologizes for purging Holocaust story of references to JewsBritain's national broadcaster faces criticism after it aired a feature focusing on the Kindertransport evacuation of Jewish children that did not mention Jews. January 7, 2026
Growing number of ultra-Orthodox men joining IDF combat unitsHundreds enlist in IDF's ultra-Orthodox combat units on Sunday - part of a growing trend among young ultra-Orthodox men toward service in combat units. January 4, 2026
‘There’d be no US without the Maccabees’ – Netanyahu'Without the Maccabees, there'd be no Judeo-Christian civilization' - Israel's prime minister draws parallel between ancient Jewish uprising and modern Israel's conflict with Iran and Iranian proxies. December 16, 2025
Study: Israelis more religious, more right-wing since October 7Two years of war have pushed Israeli Jews to the right, new study finds, alongside a trend towars greater observance of religious traditions. November 19, 2025
Museum identifies 5 million Jews murdered in the HolocaustJerusalem's Yad Vashem Center recovers the names of 5 million of the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, with plans to identify another 250,000 victims. November 4, 2025
Archaeologist says Jordan sites match biblical account of Sodom’s fallDr. Titus Kennedy says new findings in Jordan align with the biblical story of fire raining from heaven. October 26, 2025
IDF soldiers who lost legs joyfully celebrate Simchat TorahAn IDF amputee was seen raising his prosthetic leg in the air in a moving act of defiance and faith. October 15, 2025
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi outed as Christian missionaryChristian missionary in Israel posing as ultra-Orthodox rabbi conducted weddings and oversaw conversions to Judaism while secretly performing baptisms and working to convert Jews to Christianity. August 26, 2025
Anti-Israel student activist refuses to condemn Hamas, meets with Bernie SandersMahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel agitator at Columbia University, met with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders shortly after refusing to condemn Hamas during an interview with CNN. July 23, 2025
Performer raises Palestinian flag at Royal Opera House curtain callA background performer in the Royal Opera House’s production of Il trovatore drew controversy on Saturday night after unfurling a Palestinian flag during the curtain call. July 20, 2025
Huckabee slams Israel over visa hurdles for evangelicals, threatens to limit Israeli visits to USHuckabee expressed concern that Christian evangelical groups were being investigated by the Interior Ministry and had not received their visas. July 18, 2025
Kippah-wearing hoops star reflects on first season in IsraelRyan Turell has wrapped up his debut season in Israel—and says he’s never felt prouder to represent his faith and heritage on the court. July 9, 2025
Israel calls human rights group ‘Amnesty Hamas’ over accusations of deliberate starvation in GazaThe IDF says it is finding ways to 'reduce tension' in aid distribution areas and claims Hamas is deliberately provoking soldiers and aid workers. July 3, 2025
Trump: ‘I drew strength from Lubavitcher Rebbe’s legacy’President Donald Trump praises the late Lubavitcher Rebbe on the anniversary of his death, calling him one of the most influential religious leaders in modern history, while vowing to stamp out antisemitism. June 29, 2025
Israelis Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf drafted by Brooklyn NetsWolf, who is Israeli-American, was chosen right after Saraf in the first round. June 26, 2025
Murder in Samaria adds tragedy to legacy of real-life Indiana JonesThe daughter of Vendyl Jones, biblical archeologist who spent decades looking for the Lost Ark, was allegedly murdered by her mentally ill son. June 4, 2025
Gal Gadot to star in Holocaust revenge thriller ‘Ruin’Gadot’s production on 'The Runner' faced disruption when anti-Israel protesters gathered at a north London filming location, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans including 'Stop bombing Palestine.' May 4, 2025
‘One of our greatest supporters’ – Israel to honor Ben Shapiro on Independence DayIsraeli minister announces that Daily Wire cofounder Ben Shapiro has been selected for the annual torch lighting ceremony in Jerusalem marking the anniversary of Israel's establishment. April 21, 2025
We made a Passover seder in captivity, gained respect of Muslim guards, says former hostageIDF observer Liri Albag surprised her fellow abductee Agam Berger with a home-made Haggadah, bringing her to tears. April 10, 2025
Scientists getting closer to proving Turkish site as Noah’s arkSoil samples near Mt. Ararat show differences in a boat-shaped ground formation that point to the presence of rotting wood. April 9, 2025
Ex-hostage who never prayed until after Oct 7, prays at Lubavitcher Rebbe’s graveSasha Troufanov, who was released in February, went with his partner, Sapir Cohen, also a former hostage. April 3, 2025
Chuck Schumer rips ‘antisemitically anti-Israel’ United NationsDemocratic Senate Minority Leader blasts far-left accusations of genocide in the Gaza Strip, says he has 'no faith' in the United Nations, calling the organization 'antisemitic.' March 17, 2025
Birthright Israel trips linked to lower rates of intermarriage, greater Jewish identification across generationsNew study finds that participants in the 10-day Birthright Israel trips were not only less likely to marry out but also more likely to pass Jewish traditions on to their children. March 10, 2025
US Jewish groups spar over Huckabee’s confirmation as ambassador to IsraelReform Jewish group expresses concern over Huckabee's nomination as US Ambassador to Israel, citing his opposition to Palestinian statehood and his Evangelical Christian beliefs - drawing rebuttal from Orthodox Jewish leaders and sharp criticism from American Zionist group. February 25, 2025
Freed hostage puts on tefillin for the first timeA day after being returned to Israel, ex-hostage Alexandre 'Sasha' Troufanov celebrates his release by donning tefillin for the first time in his life. February 16, 2025
Orthodox rabbis slam Reform Jews over transgenderism and Trump’s executive orderExecutive order by President Trump rejecting transgenderism in favor of biological sex for all federal policies related to gender sparks debate between Orthodox rabbis in the US and their Reform counterparts. January 24, 2025
Gal Gadot needed brain surgery while eight months pregnantThe Israeli mega-star wrote of her experience almost a year after the fact in order to raise awareness about her condition, called CVT. December 30, 2024
Ukrainian president lights Hanukkah candles under fire as Russia carries out Christmas attacksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lights Hanukkah candles to mark the first night of the festival, using a menorah presented to him by Argentinian President Javier Milei. December 26, 2024
Archaeologists find Jewish empire where Putin claims Russian-Christian rootsThe team also unearthed a tall ceramic vessel bearing a Hebrew seal reading 'God: Justice,' dated to the ninth or tenth century. December 23, 2024
New York City names street after the Lubavitcher RebbeNew York City Council lauds the late leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch hasidic dynasty, honoring him by renaming a Brooklyn street 'Lubavitcher Rebbe Way.' December 22, 2024
Prestigious music hall cancels Hasidic concert over singer’s support for Israel'Stunned by the news' - Prestigious London music hall cancels pro-Israel event headlined by Hasidic singer, citing 'security concerns.' December 17, 2024
Hasidic pop singer signs up for IDF’s new ultra-Orthodox combat brigadeScion of a Hasidic dynasty who embraced a career in popular music announces his plans to join the Israeli military, enlisting in the new ultra-Orthodox combat brigade. November 5, 2024
Over 150 NY Marathon runners show solidarity with Israeli hostagesThe 'Run for their Lives' group wore t-shirts with pictures of five who were marathon runners themselves. November 4, 2024
Jewish man severely wounded in Brooklyn stabbing attack as perpetrator remains at largeAntisemitic incidents accounted for a striking 65 percent of all felony hate crime incidents in New York City last year. October 30, 2024
Ivanka Trump shares holiday message for SukkotFormer president and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's daughter shares a special Sukkot holiday message. October 20, 2024
16th century Hebrew Bible stolen by Nazis returned to its ownersThe Di Gara Text was discovered after being put up for sale on a rare books-dealing site. October 15, 2024
‘We love you’ – NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shares Hebrew-filled message for survivors of October 7th invasionFormer basketball star Shaquille O'Neal offers his support to survivors of the October 7th invasion and bereaved relatives of victims. August 20, 2024
Orthodox and secular Israeli parties mulling alliance to bar Jews from the Temple Mount- reportCoalition and Opposition parties reportedly considering temporary alliance to push bill banning Jews from the Temple Mount, after government minister visited the holy site. August 14, 2024
Defying Netanyahu, Israeli minister prays on Temple MountIsrael's National Security Minister prays on Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av fast, declares his ministry permits Jewish prayer on the holy site, drawing rebuke from Prime Minister Netanyahu. August 13, 2024
UK rabbi jailed for ‘illegal’ circumcisionLondon-based rabbi refused bail after being arrested in Dublin for performing 'illegal' circumcision on a Jewish boy. August 2, 2024
‘We can win this war,’ Netanyahu tells Chabad rabbis'The Lubavitcher rebbe called me the ambassador of the Jewish people,' Netanyahu tells Chabad emissaries, says Israel is 'winning the war' against Hamas. July 11, 2024
For the first time ever, Israel has no chief rabbisBoth of Israel's chief rabbis step down at end of their 10-year terms with no successors appointed, leaving the rabbinate without top leadership. July 4, 2024
Thousands attend Kosherpalooza food festival in a show of ‘Jewish unity and pride’In the middle of the Meadowlands Expo Center, Kosherpalooza organizers had set up an area where attendees could 'Hug a Chayal,' which is the Hebrew word for soldier. June 2, 2024
Netanyahu marks Israel’s Memorial Day by donning tefillinIsrael's secular prime minister dons tefillin, sharing a photograph of himself with the ritual Jewish items on social media. May 12, 2024
IDF soldier carries bloodstained WWII prayer shawl into battle in GazaMatan Peleg, chairman of the Zionist group Im Tirtzu, carries his great-grandfather's bloodstained prayer shawl, taken from battle against the Nazis, into Gaza. May 8, 2024
Eden Golan prepares for Eurovision in Malmo under heavy securityThe Israeli singer said the rehearsal atmosphere is one of 'good vibes,' even while security in Malmo has been increased to unprecedented levels. May 7, 2024
Undeterred by Iranian attack, 122 Israeli orphans celebrate Bar Mitzvah together at Western WallAmid wars with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, mass Bar Mitzvah celebration held for 122 orphans in the Old City of Jerusalem. April 17, 2024
Eurovision under fire again for allowing Israel’s participationIsrael revised its song entry twice due to criticism that some lyrics were 'political,' but many are protesting its very presence in the contest. April 11, 2024
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
