World Jewish News

Like on the outside, the usual sparsely attended synagogues are bursting on Yom Kippur in prison, with seats in high demand.   As Franz Kafka… Read More ›

Speaking at military parade, Tehran’s army head says those who threaten use of force want to return to era of ‘crazy Bush’   TEHRAN —… Read More ›

Israeli troops find teen’s body while on patrol near Hebron. Army checking whether grenade detonated in his hands   A Palestinian youth was killed in… Read More ›

Ahead of Yom Kippur, Eid al-Adha, PA president calls situation ‘very dangerous,’ urges Netanyahu to stop uprising ‘we don’t want’   Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud… Read More ›

Assailant, 18, attacked soldier in Hebron, hours after suspected terrorist blew himself up nearby   An 18-year-old Palestinian woman who was shot while attempting to… Read More ›

Israeli hospital staffs have been witnessing a growing phenomenon in recent years: Grownup children trying to get rid of their aging parents before long holidays… Read More ›

Weather during the holiest of Jewish holidays is expected to be hard on fasters this year, but Tuesday evening will be comfortable. Fasters, take note:… Read More ›

For many Jews, their ‘other’ religion is soccer   The Jewish community in north and northwest London is segmented along lines of religious observance, wealth,… Read More ›

In an interview with ‘The Jerusalem Post’, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau says the most important message for 5776 is: ‘Let’s start listening to one… Read More ›

E2C (Easy to Connect) wins Tel Aviv leg of competition held in 30 cities over 30 days.   While the ever-advancing realm of modern technology… Read More ›

  New Delhi – India has accelerated plans to buy drones from Israel that can be armed, defense sources said, allowing the military to carry… Read More ›

Israeli troops find teen’s body while on patrol near Hebron. Army checking whether grenade detonated in his hands   A Palestinian youth was killed in… Read More ›

Company boss says he can help 200 families resettle and work in Negev: ‘I refuse to stand by and observe this human tragedy unfold’  … Read More ›

Leaders meet on cooperation in Syria to avoid confusion and agree on protocol to allow Israeli action against Hezbollah in the Golan. Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

13-year-old Assaf finds hope as funds raised to allow beginning of process to give him sophisticated bionic hands – but it’s still not enough for… Read More ›

Jerusalem District Court judge hands down 2-5.5 year sentences for E. Jerusalem youths convicted of synagogue arson and multiple firebomb attacks; prosecutor weighing appeal. A… Read More ›

Muhannas Mashraka dies when a grenade intended to harm Israeli forces explodes early.   A Palestinian man was killed on Monday night when a grenade… Read More ›

For first time, chiefs of staff from Russia and Israel hold direct meeting.   The IDF and Russian military will set up a joint working… Read More ›

The district court ruling affirming Meir Ettinger’s detention until at least February did little to clarify the confusing legal melee   When Jews like Meir… Read More ›