Unusual start to new SCOTUS term: No arguments on Rosh Hashanah
Normally, the US Supreme Court begins its term on the first Monday in October, but this year, arguments will be delayed until Tuesday with three… Read More ›
World Jewish News
Politics from the pulpit: A no-no for rabbis on Rosh Hashana?
As the 2016 presidential campaign has been at the center of many discussions and debates for over a year now, it is also likely to… Read More ›
Duterte spokesman tries to clarify Philippines leader’s Hitler remarks
The spokesman for Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte sought to clarify the leader’s controversial comparison of his war against suspected drug offenders to Adolf Hitler’s extermination… Read More ›
All-night prayers for forgiveness keeping up the locals
Selichot tours through the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem’s Old City before the High Holy Days are interfering with the residents’ sleep. All-night prayers for forgiveness,… Read More ›
Muscovite synagogue security guard seriously wounded by attacker
A man with a container of gasoline and a gun reportedly came to the Moscow Choral Synagogue and asked to meet with the chief rabbi;… Read More ›
Still no peace between Peres and Rabin
On one side, a decorated IDF chief of staff; on the other, an experienced politician; from day one to that fateful moment when three shots… Read More ›
Comment: The funeral of Shimon Peres as a snapshot of Jewish history
Before moving to Israel, Peres’s grandfather Rabbi Zvi Meltzer hugged him and said, “My child, be a Jew.” In August 1942, Shimon Peres’s grandfather… Read More ›
Fearing disturbances, police nab extremists ahead of Peres funeral
Several Jews and Arabs detained day before ceremony for late president Shimon Peres, though no specific threat mentioned; security upped for Abbas Police rounded… Read More ›
Clinton on Peres: ‘When he spoke, it could be like listening to a psalm’
On a Rosh Hashanah call with American Jewish leaders, Democratic candidate says she ‘made it clear’ to Netanyahu she’ll defend Israel WASHINGTON — Democratic… Read More ›
Israel, world leaders set to bury founding father Shimon Peres
Large parts of Jerusalem shuttered amid ‘unprecedented’ security measures as dignitaries from 70 nations gather to pay their respects Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president… Read More ›
The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres
Op-ed: Many laud Shimon Peres’s limitless optimism, but behind this optimism hid a stubborn hope that the wisdom, the words and the effort would change… Read More ›
Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences
Many more Israeli Jews, 35%, say that observing Jewish law is essential to being Jewish, compared to 19% of US Jews. The two biggest… Read More ›
Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation
The Shin Bet is in touch with counterparts from around the world to coordinate security arrangements. The police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)… Read More ›
In Belarus, locals pay respects at Peres’s childhood home
Nobel laureate and ex-president, who lost family members when Nazis reached Vishnyeva, ‘brought pride to our village through his life and accomplishments’ Residents of… Read More ›
Obama, Hollande, May among dozens of world leaders to honor Peres at funeral
Presidents of France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Poland, Britain’s Prince Charles among those confirming their attendance at Friday funeral for 9th president Israeli… Read More ›
As 80 foreign leaders arrive and roads close, Jerusalem gears up for Shimon Peres funeral
Public to pay last respects to former president as his body will lie in state at the Knesset all of Thursday, ahead of official ceremony… Read More ›
Extensive road closures expected for funeral and dignitaries
In addition to the dozens of world leaders and their extensive security escorts, thousands of mourners from across the country expected to arrive to bid… Read More ›
Speaker of the Knesset: ‘We are saying goodbye to our patriarch’
In a ceremony paying last respects to one of Israel’s founding fathers, flags were lowered to half-staff and officials eulogized the former President and Prime… Read More ›
A farewell to Peres, ‘the most intellectually curious leader in modern Zionism’
Ambassador Ido Aharoni recounts the diplomatic lessons learned from Israel’s late ninth president. Shimon Peres, of blessed memory, was perhaps the most intellectually curious… Read More ›
In call with rabbis, Obama says Jewish role in civil rights can inspire healing
President speaks with over 600 spiritual leaders ahead of Rosh Hashanah in last such phone conversation before the end of his term President Barack… Read More ›
Recent Videos
What does the Quran say about Jews?
FDNY Frees Hasidic Man From a Torah Safe
UN: “Israel’s fault when Palestinian men beat their wives.”
ISIS Members DESTROY Church in the Philippines!
Israeli creates elaborate video ad in an attempt to sell his old car
The Lubavitcher Rebbe on the Way to Combat Terrorism (From Year 1969)
Iraqi Cleric: The Iraqi Army Will Annihilate the Jews in the Battle of Armageddon – Quotes non-existent Talmud
London Terrorist Attack | PATHETIC Response
A rabbi, priest and atheist smoke weed and talk about life
Alan Dershowitz: Never Apologize for Being a Jew
