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Anne Frank, Syrian refugee? Appropriation of diarist sparks debate in Holland

Anne Frank, Syrian refugee? Appropriation of diarist sparks debate in Holland

Iconic Jewish Holocaust victim ‘has come to symbolize the victim of all of the world’s evils,’ says researcher; does the universal message go too far?… Read More ›

So Close and Yet so Far: The Jews of Cuba

So Close and Yet so Far: The Jews of Cuba

Cuban Jews face challenges with hope.   HAVANA, CUBA – On a quiet, tree-lined street of Havana’s Vedado, a residential neighborhood just steps away from… Read More ›

Rockland County, NY – Chaverim Volunteers Help Police Nab Suspect In Monsey Backyard Assault

Rockland County, NY – Chaverim Volunteers Help Police Nab Suspect In Monsey Backyard Assault

Rockland County, NY – Quick thinking Monsey Chaverim members are being credited as heroes in an Erev Shabbos attack on a 78 year old Jewish… Read More ›

Like father, like daughter: Marine Le Pen is an anti-Semite too

Like father, like daughter: Marine Le Pen is an anti-Semite too

Op-ed: The radical left and the radical right in Europe have something in common—hatred and racism. Even when the leaders of far-right parties disassociate themselves… Read More ›

Anne Frank’s final days, as told by her former classmate

Anne Frank’s final days, as told by her former classmate

Nanette Konig, 88, is one of the few living friends of the Dutch teenage diarist; they last saw each other during Anne’s harrowing last days… Read More ›

Numbers game: Do Jewish leaders manipulate existential fears with statistics?

Numbers game: Do Jewish leaders manipulate existential fears with statistics?

Eclectic essays explore Ben-Gurion’s experimentation with demographic eugenics, and the Jewish ardor — and abhorrence — for taking stock   BOSTON — Whereas some find… Read More ›

Tufts University Students Pass BDS Resolution

Tufts University Students Pass BDS Resolution

Several other student governments at colleges and universities in the US have passed similar resolutions.   NEW YORK – The student senate at Tufts University… Read More ›

New York – St. Louis Man Accused Of Bomb Threats Against Jewish Centers Pleads Not Guilty

New York – St. Louis Man Accused Of Bomb Threats Against Jewish Centers Pleads Not Guilty

New York – A former U.S. journalist pleaded not guilty on Monday to making bomb threats against Jewish organizations in the United States while posing… Read More ›

Can You Recite the Entire Seder by Heart?

Can You Recite the Entire Seder by Heart?

  If you can’t recite the Seder by heart, you’re not alone. Although 1,800 years ago, in the time of the Mishna, recitation of the… Read More ›

Together for the Seder—IDF style

Together for the Seder—IDF style

The biggest Passover Seder for lone soldiers of the IDF is held at the Olga recreational resort, hosted by United for Israel’s soldiers, donated by… Read More ›

French Bank Said to Have Dropped Major BDS Account

French Bank Said to Have Dropped Major BDS Account

Second boycott-Israel account closure by BDP Paribas.   NEW YORK – One EW YORK – One of the world’s largest banks, the Paris-based BNP Paribas, may… Read More ›

Israelis Step Up Syrian Aid Efforts, But Plant to Absorb Orphans is Held Up

Israelis Step Up Syrian Aid Efforts, But Plant to Absorb Orphans is Held Up

Unclear why effort to bring in 100 refugees has stalled.   The Israel Givehe Israel Gives NGO launched an emergency campaign on Wednesday to provide… Read More ›

Singaporean imam questioned over anti-Semitic comments

Singaporean imam questioned over anti-Semitic comments

In Singapore, racism is not dealt with kid gloves; this was proven by the authorities after an imam, who spoke against Jews and Christians, was… Read More ›

Israel’s loud talk after Syria gas attack unlikely to lead to action

Israel’s loud talk after Syria gas attack unlikely to lead to action

Analysis: With no interest in getting mired in civil war across the border, politicians high on outrage, but low on what to do about it… Read More ›

Columbus, OH – Ohio Buys Record $61 Million In Israel Bonds

Columbus, OH – Ohio Buys Record $61 Million In Israel Bonds

  Columbus, OH – The state of Ohio bought a one-day record of $61 million in Israel Bonds. The largest single government purchase of Israel… Read More ›

After new restrictions, settlers lower hopes for Trump era

After new restrictions, settlers lower hopes for Trump era

Pro-settlement supporters voice mixture of frustration and cautious optimism following new construction guidelines   JTA — In response to new curbs on West Bank construction,… Read More ›

US-Israel talks on settlement building suspended — report

US-Israel talks on settlement building suspended — report

Negotiations said put on ice after Netanyahu, Greenblatt fail to agree on formula; comes days after Israel announces self-imposed restrictions   Talks between Israel and… Read More ›

Meet the Christian former Jew-hater who thought terror attacks were God’s lessons for unbelievers

Meet the Christian former Jew-hater who thought terror attacks were God’s lessons for unbelievers

A granddaughter of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, Megan Phelps-Roper speaks in Israel for the first time with the ‘Jewish enemy’ who became… Read More ›

No real alternative to current government

No real alternative to current government

Op-ed: A serious deterioration in the security situation, in addition to a deep economic crisis, is the only thing which may divert the Jewish public… Read More ›

Pakistan allows man to register as country’s first Jew in decades

Pakistan allows man to register as country’s first Jew in decades

Fischel Benkhald, born to Jewish mother in Karachi, allowed to record faith on national ID card, after telling Times of Israel in 2014 he would… Read More ›