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Israeli President Isaac Herzog writes the final letter to in a Torah initiated by Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky, April 2024 in Jerusalem. (Courtesy Israeli president's office)
Israeli president adds final letter to wartime Torah for Ukrainian Jews initiated by Zelensky
By Marcel Gascón Barberá - JTA
The Torah, which will be brought back to Ukraine in the coming months and placed in one of the synagogues in the country’s capital, was an initiative of Kyiv’s chief rabbi.
Glass of light beer on a dark pub.
December 12, 2022, 12:13 pm
A 13,000-year hangover! Beer boffins discover prehistoric pints in Israel
Scientists have found the ancestor of the yeast species necessary for the production of beer in Israel, dating back 13,000 years.
By Jewish News Reporter
-Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
December 12, 2022, 8:13 am
Trump: Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty’ and should be ‘ashamed’
“How quickly Jewish Leaders forgot that I was the best, by far, President for Israel,” Trump said.
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Saoud Saqer from Abu Dhabi visiting Jerusalem.
December 7, 2022, 2:58 pm
Abrahamic Youth Council wants to ‘change ideology’ of next Middle East generation
The initiative brings delegations of young people from the Abraham Accords together for 'meaningful encounters' with the aim of enhancing peace in the region
By Jotam Confino in Israel
British Jewish singer Josh Brennan and his soon to be wife Shira Gitter.
December 7, 2022, 10:40 am
Language of love: British TV contestant to marry Israeli reality star
Josh Brennan, who appeared on the Israeli TV show Rising Star, moved to Israel last year partially to escape rising antisemitism in the UK.
By JN Reporter
Josef Schuster, President of the Central Council of Jews
December 7, 2022, 9:24 am
German Jewish leader possibly targeted in Iranian spy operation, officials reveal
Intelligence services in Great Britain, Canada and the United States warned last week of possible attacks on Jewish leaders, Iranian dissidents and journalists by Iranian cells.
By Toby Axelrod (JTA)
Washington, United States. 28th Nov, 2021. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at the lighting of the National Menorah. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News
December 6, 2022, 9:02 am
Doug Emhoff to chair White House roundtable with Jewish groups on rising antisemitism
Emhoff, whose wife is Vice President Kamala Harris, said that his time on the job has made him more sensitive to Jewish tradition and to threats facing Jews.
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Noam party leader Avi Maoz and Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu. Courtesy: twitter
December 5, 2022, 4:03 pm
Debate over anti-LGBTQ leader’s role in Israeli Education Ministry explodes
Outgoing Prime Minister Lapid has encouraged local authorities not to cooperate with Avi Maoz, whose Noam party he refers to as "extreme, racist, homophobic."
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Israeli President Herzog in Abu Dhabi, December 2022. Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom (GPO)
December 5, 2022, 1:06 pm
President Herzog hails ‘evolving’ space partnership with UAE
The Israeli president flew to UAE after making a historic visit to Bahrain where he met representatives of the Jewish community
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Jerusalem, Israel. 15th, June 2021. Parliament Member BEZALEL SMOTRICH of the Religious Zionism Party joins thousands identifying with the nationaloist religious Zionist streams marching in the annual Dance of Flags March from downtown Jerusalem to the Damascus Gate, Jaffa Gate
December 5, 2022, 12:14 pm
Former ADL chief: If Smotrich and Ben-Gvir get their way, Israel will lose me and US Jews
“I never thought that I would reach that point where I would say that my support of Israel is conditional,” former Anti-Defamation League leader Abe Foxman warns.
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through central London holding signs and flags to mark Nakba Day.
December 1, 2022, 1:21 pm
Israel decries ‘shameful, extreme’ UN resolution commemorating Palestinian ‘Nakba’
“Try to imagine the international community commemorating your country’s Independence Day by calling it a disaster," Israel's ambassador to UN said.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Teeth excavated from the medieval Jewish cemetery of Erfurt, from which DNA was extracted for the genetic study. Each tooth is shown before and after DNA extraction. Credit: David Reich ancient DNA laboratory / Harvard Medical School
December 1, 2022, 12:54 pm
Ancient DNA from medieval Germany shows Ashkenazi Jews were more diverse than today
A team of researchers, led by Hebrew University and Harvard, found DNA from Jews who lived more than 600 years ago.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Walmart store, USA - food supermarket or superstore in Haymarket, Virginia, USA
November 30, 2022, 9:06 am
Walmart pulls $40 ‘elegant sunscreen scarves’ that were actually tallit
“Walmart has a robust trust and safety program, which actively works to prevent items such as these from being sold on the site. After reviewing, these items have been removed," it said
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Armed police were deployed to the gate at Frankfurt Airport to prevent 'visibly Jewish' passengers from boarding (Photo: JTA)
November 30, 2022, 8:39 am
Jewish passengers booted off Lufthansa flight in May are getting £16,000 payouts
Lufthansa publicly apologised, saying in a statement that the company “regrets the circumstances surrounding the decision to exclude the affected passengers from the flight.”
By Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA)
Noam party leader Avi Maoz and Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu. Courtesy: twitter
November 28, 2022, 3:39 pm
‘Insanity’ – fury as anti-LGBTQ leader set to head ‘Jewish identity’ department
Outgoing Prime Minister Lapid calls Netanyahu's decision to appoint Avi Maoz head of newly-created authority 'no less than insanity'.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Israeli far right lawmaker Itamar Ben Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City May 29, 2022 REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer
November 28, 2022, 1:52 pm
Ex-Mossad chief warns Ben-Gvir could ignite entire Middle East
EXCLUSIVE: Danny Yatom tells Jewish News that Ben-Gvir's plans to visit Temple Mount as national security minister could also damage the Abraham Accords.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
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