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דיטה קראוס
Holocaust survivor Dita Kraus, the ‘Librarian of Auschwitz,’ dies at 96
Edith (Dita) Kraus spoke last January about her time in the extermination camp: 'Books saved me from death in the gas chambers'
ynet | 02:53 | 10.19.25
יוני פינליי
Man wounded in antisemitic attack on Manchester synagogue discharged from hospital
Yoni Finlay, struck by police gunfire during Yom Kippur terror attack outside Manchester synagogue, leaves after seven-hour surgery; his son calls him 'a complete hero' who 'saved so many lives' by holding synagogue doors shut
Itamar Eichner | 23:49 | 10.15.25
זוהראן ממדאני
Trump calls NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani a ‘communist’ who ‘hates Jews,’ threatens to block funds if elected
US president escalates attacks on NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of antisemitism and saying he 'never worked a day in his life'; warns he may cut federal aid and deploy National Guard if Mamdani wins
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:27 | 10.15.25
הקפות שניות בכיכר החטופים בתל אביב
Israelis mark Simchat Torah with renewed joy after hostage releases
Two years after the 2023 Hamas attack halted celebrations, hakafot shniyot return nationwide with dancing, prayer and calls for the return of the fallen; families, officials and survivors join events from Tel Aviv to the Gaza border
Shilo Freid | 05:11 | 10.15.25
מגן דוד
Antisemitic incidents hit US on October 7 anniversary
Montana man injured by attacker who declared his loyalty to Nazi ideology and who has been caught and will stand trial; synagogue in Minnesota vandalized with antisemitic and pro-Hamas graffiti to mark 2nd anniversary of the terrorist massacre;  Couple, illegal immigrants from Brazil, were arrested in Florida on suspicion of planning to carry out a terrorist attack against a Chabad house in Orlando
Itamar Eichner | 18:43 | 10.12.25
זוהראן ממדאני בסוכה של סאטמר
'Dear friend of the Jewish people': Mamdani celebrates Sukkot with anti-Zionist Hasidim amid mayoral race
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined the anti-Zionist Satmar Hasidic community in Brooklyn for a Sukkot celebration, receiving a warm welcome despite the group’s official endorsement of his rival, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:50 | 10.11.25
אברהם מארח את שלושת המלאכים – ציור של רמברנדט
Sukkot and the spiritual power of hospitality
Beyond the ushpizin: Hospitality is a core Jewish value rooted in humility and openness to the other; 'At its heart, Jewish tradition expects you to serve a guest a royal feast each day'
Itzchak Tessler | 05:21 | 10.11.25
הערך באנגלית
Wikipedia changes Zionism entry; Zionist Organization condemns 'serious distortion of history'
English Wikipedia recently added anti-Zionist language to its Zionism entry, labeling it colonialist and racially supremacist; the World Zionist Organization says Zionism upholds democracy and peace, while the Hebrew entry remains accurate
Itamar Eichner | 23:14 | 10.10.25
נערה צעירה עם ארבעת המינים במסגרת חגיגת "דגל ירושלים", 1947
Historic JNF archive photos capture Sukkot in Jerusalem across generations
Rare JNF archive photos show Sukkot celebrations from pre-state 1947 to post–Six-Day War Jerusalem, including the 'Jerusalem Flag' event and Four Species markets by the Western Wall
Shmuel Munitz | 13:56 | 10.10.25
חוגגים שמחת תורה בשדרות
From trauma to joy: Sderot welcomes visitors for Simchat Torah celebration
Two years after the Oct. 7 massacre, Sderot residents are turning trauma into resilience by opening their homes for Simchat Torah guests, celebrating unity, faith and renewal in a city once under siege
Ofir Hausman | 13:42 | 10.10.25
הכתובת נאצי בוורנה
Bulgaria probes 'Nazi' graffiti scrawled on Varna synagogue, Holocaust memorial vandalized
Bulgarian authorities condemned vandalism at a synagogue in Varna and a Holocaust memorial in Burgas, calling the acts 'unacceptable' and warning they aim to 'create artificial division' within Bulgarian society
Itamar Eichner | 23:20 | 10.09.25
מפגן התמיכה במדינת ישראל
'There is no nation like Israel – it’s written in the Bible 70 times'
Evangelical Christians lead a sweeping show of solidarity with Israel, planting 1.5 million flags across the United States in the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews’ 'Flags of Fellowship' campaign, a powerful stand against growing antisemitism
Daniel Edelson, New York | 22:38 | 10.09.25
זירת פיגוע בית כנסת מנצ'סטר בריטניה
ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting Jews in Manchester foiled
Two suspects allegedly planned a mass attack on Jews in northwest England, buying rifles, pistols and 900 bullets before being arrested in undercover sting operation
Itamar Eichner | 16:09 | 10.09.25
בני וקסלר בביירות
Israeli ultra-Orthodox traveler secretly visits Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut
Benny Wexler, an ultra-Orthodox Israeli with foreign citizenship who has visited over 100 countries, disguised his identity to tour the Lebanese capital's Dahieh district and the city’s last remaining synagogue
Itamar Eichner | 05:32 | 10.09.25
חייל עם תפילין סמוך לגבול רצועת עזה
War reshapes faith: Study finds Israeli young adults turn to religion and spirituality amid conflict
A Hebrew University survey of 1,200 students found that a quarter grew more religious and a third more spiritual since the war began, while 14% moved away from faith — revealing how trauma drives a search for meaning
Shilo Freid | 13:37 | 10.08.25
הספרים העתיקים. עתה החוקרים ינסו לשמר אותם
Rare pre-Holocaust Jewish books found in Warsaw basement
Books bearing stamps from the legendary Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva—lost during the Holocaust—were found in poor condition in Warsaw; Polish experts are working to preserve the mold- and fungus-damaged texts
Itamar Eichner | 04:41 | 10.08.25
הכנות לערב סוכות במאה שערים
Everything you need to know for Sukkot 2025
How to build a kosher sukkah, is it allowed to travel during Sukkot and should a combat soldier sleep in the sukkah? Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon answers key halachic questions ahead of the holiday
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 06:23 | 10.07.25
מעצר חשודים בתכנון ניסיונות פיגוע באתרים יהודיים ברוסיה
Russia says it foiled plot to bomb synagogues, arrests suspects and seizes explosives
Federal Security Service said it stopped planned terror attacks on synagogues in Krasnoyarsk and Pyatigorsk; suspects, described as extremist supporters of a banned group, were arrested, and explosives, weapons and communication gear were seized
Itamar Eichner | 12:53 | 10.06.25
כוחות משטרה ליד ביתו של האדי מטאר
New Jersey rabbi assaulted outside home as antisemitic incidents rise in North America
Rabbi Avraham Wein was assaulted outside his New Jersey home in what police called an isolated attack; incident, along with a reported harassment case in Toronto, comes amid rising concerns over antisemitic acts across North America
Itamar Eichner | 12:31 | 10.06.25
זירת פיגוע בית כנסת מנצ'סטר בריטניה
Deadly attacks and campus hate: global antisemitism hits record levels
Two years after the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel, a new Combat Antisemitism Movement report records more than 13,000 antisemitic incidents worldwide, including deadly attacks in the UK, US and across Europe
Itamar Eichner | 09:55 | 10.06.25
פעיל הימין הקיצוני טומי רובינסון מנהיג מחאת לאחד את הממלכה לונדון בריטניה
UK Jewish leaders slam minister for inviting far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Israel
British Jewish groups say Tommy Robinson’s planned Israel visit, backed by Minister Amichai Chikli, risks legitimizing hate and damaging ties with UK Jewry amid growing concern over extremism and antisemitism in Europe
Itamar Eichner | 19:42 | 10.05.25
Admiral Hyman G. Rickover
The poor Jewish immigrant who became the godfather of the US nuclear fleet
A relentless engineer and visionary admiral, Hyman G. Rickover reshaped the US Navy by harnessing nuclear power, building a fleet that could sail endlessly beneath the seas and redefining American naval strength for generations
Liran Friedmann | 18:30 | 10.05.25
תיעוד: זוג ישראלים לא מורשה להיכנס לאוטובוס במולדובה
'We don’t take Jews': Moldovan bus driver refuses boarding to Israeli family
Bus driver in Moldova refused to let Chava Shmilovitz and her son board and told police the company 'doesn’t transport Jews or Israelis'; the two were returning home from Uman after the High Holidays and said they faced open antisemitism
Nina Fox | 17:24 | 10.05.25
חייל עם מנשא טקטי לארבעת המינים על הגב
Tactical lulav carrier and gazebo-Sukkah: The gadgets of Sukkot 2025
Ahead of  the Sukkot holiday, IDF troops receive tactical sukkah and Four Species carriers; civilians see lower prices, new designs, breathable fabrics, LED lights and a satirical poster tackling Sukkot’s most persistent pest
Itzchak Tessler | 11:45 | 10.05.25
הוויכוח על ישראל ופלסטין דרך כתובות גרפיטי שרוססו בקלן
Free Gaza, free the hostages: The Israeli-Palestinian story told through graffiti across Germany
Graffiti across Cologne has turned into a mirror of global tensions, where political slogans layer over memories of the past—revealing how Europe’s walls have become battlegrounds for identity, history and protest
Dr. Moti Gigi | 05:35 | 10.05.25
חיסול מחבל ב פיגוע ב יום כיפור בית כנסת מנצ'סטר בריטניה
UK police identify assailant in synagogue attack as British citizen of Syrian descent
Jihad al-Shamie was shot dead by armed officers after ramming a car into pedestrians and stabbing worshippers outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester
Ynet Global, News Agencies | 23:36 | 10.02.25
אנשי הקהילה היהודית במנצ'סטר, סמוך לזירת הפיגוע בבית הכנסת
Two killed in terror attack on Manchester synagogue: 'He stabbed anyone wearing a kippah'
Three were seriously wounded after an attacker rammed worshippers outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, then stabbed them before police shot him dead; fears he carried explosives sparked chaos; two additional suspects were arrested
Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 20:16 | 10.02.25
יום הכיפורים בתל אביב
Yom Kippur 2025: Fast start and end times, laws and customs guide
Yom Kippur 2025 begins Wednesday evening, Oct. 1, and ends Thursday night, Oct. 2; here are the full fast times across Israel, along with a practical guide to laws, traditions and prayers observed on the holiest day of the Jewish year
Rabbi Yehuda Brandes | 16:49 | 10.01.25
בית הקברות בהר הזיתים בירושלים
From persecution to prayer: The history behind the Jewish Kaddish
The Kaddish is recited daily in synagogue prayers but is most closely linked with death and loss. This connection to mourning is only centuries old, shaped by Jewish responses to disasters and one rabbi’s pivotal role in its spread.
Eliezer Hayun | 14:26 | 10.01.25
Protester Altaf Sharif slams 65-year-old David Zilberberg’s head into the ground
US sues pro-Palestinian organizations, activists over violent synagogue protest
The protesters entered synagogue property in New Jersey, chanting antisemitic and threatening slogans and using high-decibel bullhorns and vuvuzelas and assaulted a 65-year-old Jewish man;  the lawsuit requests a prohibition on unpermitted demonstrations within 500 feet of any house of worship in the state
Daniel Edelson, New York | 14:11 | 09.30.25
התיעוד ההיסטורי של באבי יאר
After 84 years, researchers identify 1,000 Babi Yar massacre victims
The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center revealed the names ahead of the massacre’s 84th anniversary, using newly opened Ukrainian archives that had been sealed for 75 years, uncovering stories of families lost in the 1941 mass shooting
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:56 | 09.29.25
תינוק חולה חצבת
Anti-vaccine leaflets spread in ultra-Orthodox communities despite infant deaths from measles
Four infants died of measles in a week, yet extremist ultra-Orthodox groups continue distributing leaflets urging parents not to vaccinate; In contrast, Israel’s chief rabbis and the Eda Haredit court have called on the public to vaccinate as soon as possible 
Shilo Freid | 21:19 | 09.28.25
החרדי לאחר שהותקף
Antisemitic attackers strike in Paris, London
 Haredi man in Paris repeatedly struck in face , then verbally assaulted;  Attack in London outside a pharmacy in the ultra-Orthodox Stamford Hill area of London was documented by the defense organization Shomrim and police arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of a religious offense
Itamar Eichner | 18:10 | 09.28.25
התמונה שצולמה ביולי 1941 וזכתה לכינוי "היהודי האחרון בוויניצה"
Holocaust mystery solved: SS officer in infamous ‘Last Jew in Vinnitsa’ photo identified
A new study by German historian Jürgen Matthäus identifies Jakobus Oehnen, a German schoolteacher turned SS officer, as the executioner in the infamous 1941 photo known as 'The Last Jew in Vinnitsa,' taken during mass killings in Berdychiv, Ukraine
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 11:52 | 09.28.25
מחזור התפילה הנדיר
Rare medieval Yom Kippur prayer book from Crimea joins National Library of Israel collection
The 14th century manuscript includes piyyutim found nowhere else, offering a vital link to medieval Jewish life and liturgy
Itamar Eichner | 09:39 | 09.28.25
מגן דוד
Jewish man wearing Star of David assaulted on tram in Germany
Police in Erfurt are searching for a suspect who assaulted a 24-year-old Jewish man on a tram after spotting his Star of David necklace; Authorities say the incident is being investigated as a politically motivated hate crime
Itamar Eichner | 21:57 | 09.27.25
Rabbah Saphir Noyman Eyal of Mishkan Hakavana offers a profound Kabbalistic perspective on Rosh Hashanah
Beyond tradition: A Kabbalistic vision of the Jewish High Holidays
In a special interview, Rabbah Saphir Noyman Eyal speaks about the deeper spiritual meaning behind Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot as a universal journey of human transformation
Ynet Global | 07:29 | 09.26.25
המכתבים שנשלחו ליהודים
'Jewish rats': Threatening letters bearing swastikas sent to Jewish students in Madrid
The letters, which incorporate anti-Israeli slogans and Nazi images, have sparked panic in Spain's Jewish community, which is reporting a sharp increase of hundreds of percent in anti-Semitic incidents since October 2023.
Itamar Eichner | 13:13 | 09.25.25
שלט במסעדה בבוואריה שבגרמניה האוסר על כניסת ישראלים
Popular German pizzeria bans Israelis over Gaza war: 'We will not keep silent like the rest of the world'
Pizza Zulu, voted the sixth best in the world outside of Italy, hung a sign at the entrance announcing that it would no longer admit Israelis to the establishment: 'We will welcome them back when they decide to open their eyes, ears and hearts'
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 09:23 | 09.25.25
שי וינר
Meet 13-year-old Hasidic pop star Shay Viner: ‘At first friends mocked me, now they support me’
Shay Viner, a rising voice in Jewish pop, opens up about mockery that turned into support, the challenge of balancing school and stardom, preparing for his voice to change, and why his influencer mom Giti, is his biggest supporter
Itzchak Tessler | 03:58 | 09.25.25
המונים באזור קבר רבי נחמן
Ukrainian police detain Israelis over suspected drug possession at Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage
Uman police launch criminal probe after seizing suspected narcotics from several Israelis during Jewish New Year celebrations; authorities stress incidents isolated as thousands of Hasidic pilgrims gather peacefully at Rabbi Nachman's grave
Itamar Eichner | 20:16 | 09.23.25
רכבי כיבוי ליד בית חב"ד בסוף השבוע
Suspect arrested in suspected arson attack on Florida Chabad center days before Jewish New Year
Charlotte County Chabad center set on fire days before Rosh Hashanah in what police call a hate crime; suspect apprehended; as Pittsburgh's Jewish Federation reports a major cyberattack, Jewish leaders call for stronger physical and digital security
Daniel Edelson, New York | 16:45 | 09.23.25
האחים י' (מימין) וד' במפגש המרגש בנמל התעופה בן גוריון
From assault to aliyah: Brothers answer IDF call after antisemitic attack in Brooklyn
Two American brothers raised with strong Zionist values leave behind comfort and safety to serve in the IDF; with support from Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF, their journey reflects a growing wave of young Jews choosing to take part in Israel’s story
Yogev Israeli | 06:06 | 09.23.25
כתובות אנטישמיות רוססו בסביבת מטה הנהלת ארגון IAC בלוס אנג'לס
Global antisemitism surged in August, with US logging most incidents, report finds
A new report by the Combat Antisemitism Movement recorded 694 antisemitic incidents worldwide in August 2025, a 15% rise from last year; The US led with 162 cases, followed by Greece, the UK and France
Itamar Eichner | 10:38 | 09.22.25
חגיגות במוצאי שבת באומן
'Every year is a race': Tens of thousands of Israelis ride trains from Europe to Uman
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the journey to Uman has become particularly challenging, with hours of waiting at border crossings and long delays; This year, many Hasidim are choosing a new solution - organized train trips from across Europe, some are luxury lines with bedrooms and kosher catering, allowing them to arrive at Rabbi Nachman's grave by Rosh Hashanah relaxed and prepared
Shilo Freid | 19:56 | 09.21.25
סליחות בכותל
The complete guide to the High Holidays: Meaning, customs and laws from Elul to Simchat Torah
From the month of Elul to the joy of Simchat Torah, here’s everything you need to know: Selichot, shofar blowing, symbolic foods, Sukkot rules and how to observe the Days of Awe with depth, tradition and purpose—at home, in synagogue or in uniform
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 13:27 | 09.21.25
הרב יונתן מרקוביץ', רבה של קייב
'We continue despite everything': Kyiv’s chief rabbi leads flock through fourth Rosh Hashanah at war
Rabbi Yonatan Benyamin Markovitch, the chief Chabad rabbi of Kyiv, said tens of thousands of Jews remain in the capital, including many displaced from frontline regions such as Donetsk, Luhansk and Mariupol
Alexandra Lukash | 09:03 | 09.21.25
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In Korea, support for Israel shines amid global surge in antisemitism
While Jewish communities worldwide face rising antisemitism since October 7, South Korea stands out as a rare ally; with deep Christian ties, cultural respect and a new Holocaust museum, Koreans show friendship and support for Israel
Eli Mandelbaum | 22:19 | 09.20.25
אבי מעוז
Government to co-fund Hanukkah stage production highlighting Jewish history
Prime Minister’s Office and Culture Ministry will each provide NIS 1 million for Beresheet, a multimedia play with Teatron HaBira and the Jewish National Identity Authority, depicting Jewish history in Israel to bolster national identity
Itamar Eichner | 16:34 | 09.19.25
Zion in the Living Room
Israeli project brings Jerusalem to Jewish French families
New initiative replaces large conferences with intimate home gatherings, offering French Jews considering aliyah a personal glimpse into life in the capital 
Ynet Global | 13:30 | 09.19.25
נינה קרבצוב
Holocaust survivor killed in New York nursing home; roommate, 95, arrested
Nina Kravtsov, 89, was allegedly beaten to death in a New York nursing home by her 95-year-old roommate, with police saying she was 'beaten to a pulp'; family launches legal campaign against killer
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10:18 | 09.19.25
הילולה בציון הקבר, במהלך חגי תשרי
Beyond Uman: Hasidic pilgrimages for Rosh Hashanah around the world
Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, and the US are key High Holiday prayer hubs, as Hasidim worldwide come to connect with rabbis, pray, and draw spiritual energy, investing time and money; Some groups even urge men to leave wives and children at home to cut costs
Shilo Freid | 05:28 | 09.19.25
ניצולי השואה בכותל המערבי
Holocaust survivors pray for hostages, soldiers at Western Wall
Group gathers in Jerusalem ahead of High Holidays and prays for the success of IDF soldiers and the safe return of all hostages from Gaza
Shilo Freid | 00:56 | 09.19.25
השלט האנטישמי
'Jews not allowed, can't stand you': Antisemitic sign at German store sparks outrage
Shop owner in Flensburg under fire after posting sign banning Jews from his store; officials and residents condemn act as blatant antisemitism reminiscent of Nazi era; Israeli envoy urges authorities to act 'before words once again turn into actions'
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 18:00 | 09.18.25
נער בר מצווה קורא בתורה
Fundamental lessons for life: This week's Torah portion, Nitzavim
Nitzavim, which means standing, is always read the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah and is one of the shortest portions in the entire Torah; It answers the question of whether God is more like our father or king
Hillel Fuld | 12:17 | 09.18.25
גורדי השחקים שבאחד מהם נחנך בית חב"ד
New Chabad center opens in Moscow's tallest skyscraper amid war
On 27th floor of Moscow City tower, new Chabad center aims to expand Jewish life in busy business hub with many Jewish residents; tower site will host events while ground-floor synagogue continues services and weekly Shabbat meals
Itamar Eichner | 08:45 | 09.18.25
Over 50 thousand people participated in Selichot services on the eve of Rosh Hashanah at the Western Wall
Forgiveness as freedom: The deeper message of Selichot
The ancient prayers remind us that letting go of resentment is not weakness; It is the key to growth and renewal 
Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 00:05 | 09.18.25
החשוד בתקיפה בתמונות שפורסמו בקנדה
Montreal man who attacked Jewish father in front of his children will not be prosecuted: 'Not a hate crime'
Sergio Preciado, 24, who was filmed attacking a Jewish man in a Montreal park, was sent to a psychiatric hospital after an expert determined that he acted during a psychotic episode and that the victim's religion was not a factor in the attack; The video sparked outrage and condemnation, including from the Canadian prime minister
ynet | 22:24 | 09.17.25
"השגנו הישגים משמעותיים". לוחמי נצח יהודה בעזה
Haredi IDF battalion honored for wartime role; commander: defense of Gaza border 'top postwar mission'
Netzah Yehuda Battalion to receive top honor for wartime service, including combat in Gaza and daring rescue operations; commanders say defending Gaza border key to postwar security as Haredi troops reshape perceptions through service
Shilo Freid | 08:31 | 09.17.25
מכינים את החבילות לחג
Ukrainian Jewish communities mark difficult year; Rosh Hashanah preparations amid war
Despite war and hardship, Jewish communities in Ukraine prepare for High Holidays with 51,500 holiday packages sent across 169 cities 
Itamar Eichner | 07:09 | 09.17.25
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