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NYC Mayor Eric Adams explains why he keeps visiting the Rebbe's grave
It's been a rough year for the mayor, who says he visits the graves of the  Lubavitcher Rebbe and the  Ribnitzer Rebbe, when he goes through 'difficult times';  Mayor makes remarks during roundtable for Jewish reporters
Itamar Eichner | 00:36 | 12.25.24
Professor Leah Garrett filed a lawsuit against Hunter College
Jewish professor sues Hunter College over pervasive antisemitism
Professor Leah Garrett claims that the administration’s lack of response to anti-Israel demonstrations following the October 7 attacks has exacerbated the issue, leaving her and others on the campus vulnerable.
Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:56 | 12.24.24
תוקעים בשופר בבית הכנסת בדמשק
Only 4 Jews remain in Syria, and they refuse to leave the country
Senior Justice for Jews from Arab Countries official says that, 5 years ago, 13 Jews still lived in Syria, but some have since died, and others have left the country; Speaking about the three men and one woman who remain in Damascus, he noted, 'They have their homes and don’t want to leave. They’ve grown accustomed to life there'     
Itamar Eichner | 20:32 | 12.24.24
ראשי הערים בתמונה משותפת ליד השלט האייקוני של בוורלי הילס
'A man threatened to kill me on my way back from synagogue': US mayors fighting antisemitism
Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism held in Beverly Hills draws a record 230 representatives from across the US and Canada who wish to combat the antisemitism they see rising in their local areas and worldwide
Daniel Edelson, Beverly Hills | 16:37 | 12.24.24
אחד מאנשי הכת עם איש ביטחון
Lev Tahor members slash tires, children smash police car windows in Guatemala
Cult members protesting rescue of over 200 women and children from facility in Guatemala use violence to try and deter local law enforcement and local Jews wishing to help
Itamar Eichner | 15:54 | 12.24.24
ראש ממשלת אוסטרליה אנתוני אלבניזי
'Now, you're going to start to see the blowback': Australian lawmakers share frustration over Albanese gov’t
Leaders from Australia’s center-right Liberal Party say that inadequate government response to antisemitism has voters looking for a change
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 23:38 | 12.23.24
רופרט מרדוק בבית כנסת בסידני
Rupert Murdoch at Sydney Synagogue: 'In another month, America gets back beside Israel'
Media mogul honored at Sydney's Central Synagogue for support of the Jewish people and Israel; criticizing Biden administration, he says, 'Israel, in the last four years, has been alone on the front line of Western democratic civilization'
Itamar Eichner | 18:13 | 12.23.24
אחד מאנשי הכת עם איש ביטחון
Escaped from Lev Tahor: 'The cult is like a terror regime, Israel must help the rescued'
Despite the rescue of 160 children and teens, members of the Lev Tahor cult continue to exert pressure and threats; 'The state must intervene – this isn’t Judaism; it’s abuse,' says Yosef (a pseudonym), a former member who escaped, 'They’re forbidden to ask religious questions or earn money, if they disobey, their wife is taken away for a year'      
Itamar Eichner | 12:11 | 12.23.24
שתי נשים בכניסה לאחד המבנים בכת
Children rescued from 'Lev Tahor' sect damage Guatemala care facility
Guatemalan authorities report they were forced to remove the children to an alternate location after some of them caused disturbances; sources estimate most will be released from custody
Itamar Eichner | 22:35 | 12.22.24
Jewish Agency emissaries in New York at the pro-Israel rally
The Jewish Agency to light world’s largest digital menorah
From Kiryat Shmona to Melbourne, from Sderot to Washington, from Jerusalem to Paris, anyone can light a virtual candle that will be featured in Ynet and projected on Israel’s National Institutions building
Ynetnews | 21:38 | 12.22.24
הפגנת תמיכה בישראל מול בניין האו"ם בניו יורק
Israelis living abroad feel more connected to Jewish community, other Israelis post October 7
A new survey by the World Zionist Organization reveals that 75% of Israelis abroad feel a stronger connection to their Diaspora community after October 7; However, fears of hostility and insecurity persist, with only 40% viewing Israel as a safe place to live 
Gilad Meiri, Alexandra Lukash | 12:29 | 12.22.24
הפגנה פרו־פלסטינית
Antisemitism in Norway at highest level since World War II
A sharp rise in antisemitic incidents has been reported in Norway since October 2023, with 69% of the Jewish community personally experiencing hostility related to their Jewish identity
Itamar Eichner | 11:11 | 12.22.24
חנוכייה הושחתה בבית הכנסת קהילת שערי תורה בטורונטו
Assailants fire at Jewish girls school in Toronto, vandalize local menorah
Local authorities report no injuries reported in incident joining another in which local synagogue's menorah was vandalized; Jewish leaders say worried for safety of Jews in Canada
Itamar Eichner | 11:23 | 12.21.24
חילוץ ילדים מהמתחם
Guatemalan authorities rescue 160 children from extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor
Over 480 police officers, soldiers and psychologists take part in special operation after testimonies point to child abuse in sect; reports add buried bodies found in sect's premises
Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 09:54 | 12.21.24
הרבי מלובביץ'
New York City to honor Lubavitcher Rebbe with renamed street in Crown Heights
Section of President St. to be renamed 'Lubavitcher Rebbe Way' to honor Chabad-Lubavitch movement leader; City Council praises his global contributions, including inspiring creation of federal food stamp program
Itamar Eichner | 19:01 | 12.20.24
הודעת איום נגד משפחת מלונאים יהודית-אמריקנית
FBI arrests suspect who threatened Jewish family that runs NY hotel: 'Sent pictures of guns and a knife'
The Settenbrino family, which operates the Blue Moon Hotel in Manhattan, has become the target of anti-Israel and antisemitic attacks after videos of their son Bram, a lone soldier who served as an IDF soldier, in which he says he bombed a mosque in Gaza  circulated online; Suspect allegedly sent over 1,000 threatening messages to family members 
Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:51 | 12.19.24
נזק נגרם לדלת הכניסה
Montreal synagogue firebombed in suspected hate crime
Eyewitnesses tell police saw at least one individual near Beth Tikvah synagogue before fire; blaze shatters window and door; 'Such acts of violence cannot be ignored or minimized,' says rabbi
Itamar Eichner | 18:11 | 12.18.24
רותם, שירן וילדיהם
IDF reservist surprises wife and children he left in US to go fight
Shiran and Rotem Shamai left for a World Zionist Organization mission in Philadelphia before the war, but Rotem returned to Israel to serve; the couple and their children reunite in touching moment after over 200 days apart
Itamar Eichner | 14:17 | 12.18.24
הפגנת חרדים בירושלים במחאה על חוק הגיוס
This is why Haredim refuse to enlist in the IDF: A deep dive
The refusal of most ultra-Orthodox men to enlist has a long history, which stems in part from preventing assimilation into Israeli society – and because of this, the dream of equality in sharing the burden of IDF service seems distant; Haredi leaders sought to restore the voice of the Torah that was silenced after the Holocaust, but what began as an exemption for for about 400 Torah scholars has now reached tens of thousands
Shilo Freid | 13:01 | 12.18.24
הרב דוד סתיו בכנס יהדות בהסכמה
National Religious sector rabbis call for a hostage deal: 'A religious and moral duty'
Religious Zionist rabbis publish a letter urging the government to pursue a deal to bring back the hostages: 'Israel stands in a position of significant strength, which allows it to bear the painful costs necessary to bring home our brothers and sisters,' the rabbis wrote
Shilo Freid | 19:16 | 12.17.24
מודעה עם פרטים על ההופעה של בני פרידמן
Hasidic music star's UK concert canceled over 'security concerns'
Benny Friedman’s London concert, scrapped by the Clapham Grand venue after tickets already on sale ; Organizers, facing resistance from venues unwilling to host Jewish events, vow to find a larger hall to deliver their message of unity and pride
Itamar Eichner | 15:43 | 12.17.24
מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות בטיימס סקוור ניו יורק
Cornell University president under fire for condemning anti-Israel course
University's professor association accuses Prof. Michael Kotlikoff of trying to control pedagogical direction in the institute after a private  email criticizing controversial course is leaked
Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:56 | 12.17.24
אשר דויטש
Leader of hardline Jerusalem Faction Rabbi Asher Deutsch dies at 79
Head of Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak frequently spoke out strongly against conscription of Haredim into IDF
Shilo Freid | 17:45 | 12.16.24
הראשון לציון, הרב יצחק יוסף
Former chief rabbi: 'Even someone who's idle shouldn't join the army'
In recorded video, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urges all ultra-Orthodox men to ignore military draft orders, even those not studying in yeshivas
Shilo Freid | 10:16 | 12.15.24
רחוב בוונדליץ
German court returns home to Jewish owners after 85 years
Leipzig's Federal Administrative Court rules tenants of Wandlitz home, originally purchased by Jews and forcibly sold to Germans in 1939, must return property to rightful Jewish owners
Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 09:54 | 12.15.24
סידני אוסטרליה מכונית הוצתה וכתובות אנטישמיות רוססו על מבנים בפרבר וולארה
'No place for hatred in a just society': Jewish Agency heads denounce rising number of antisemitic incidents
Sharp rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide include arson attacks on synagogues, violence against Jewish institutions and Jewish people; Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog and Board of Governors head Mark Wilf issue strong message to world leaders amid violence and hate against Jewish communities; 'We expect significant responses against all manifestations of antisemitism, everywhere and on every platform'
Itamar Eichner | 22:50 | 12.12.24
האם הסבירה, הספר גזז את הפאות
Jewish boy’s sidelocks cut off in alleged antisemitic incident in New Jersey
Mother of 11-year-old says told barber not to touch his sidelocks, to which he nodded in agreement; moments later, he cut them off; distraught mother and son leave barbershop in tears; 'He could not get himself to go to school the next day because of all the shame and embarrassment he felt'
Itamar Eichner | 14:55 | 12.12.24
ארון הקודש וספרי תורה בבית כנסת בדמשק ב-2007
Fate of Syria’s last Jews uncertain after Assad’s fall
Jewish Agency confirms hasn't received any inquiries from Jewish individuals in Syria or their relatives; estimates suggest only 20 to 30 Jews remain in country, many of whom conceal their religious identity out of fear
Itamar Eichner | 12:00 | 12.12.24
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'It's extraordinarily important to remind ourselves that we're all connected as a people'
Visiting Israel, 2 US rabbis express their solidarity with the Israeli people following October 7 and as Jews around the world face rising antisemitism; 'It’s important to come here and pray with our feet'
Ynetnews | 11:20 | 12.12.24
ראש ממשלת אוסטרליה אנתוני אלבניזי
Australian PM condemns Melbourne synagogue firebombing as ‘vile act of cruelty’
Amid criticism over his handling of rising antisemitism in Australia, Anthony Albanese pens opinion piece in Sydney Morning Herald following visit to site of synagogue arson attack
Itamar Eichner | 21:54 | 12.11.24
ד"ר עלי רשיד אל נעימי בשבעה של הרב צבי קוגן
After Dubai murder, Chabad balances open door policy with security concerns
More than 15 years after a terror attack on a Mumbai Chabad house led Chabad institutions around the world to tighten their security, the recent murder of Chabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai has Chabad emissaries on high alert
Nathan Klabin/The Media Line | 20:03 | 12.11.24
סידני אוסטרליה מכונית הוצתה וכתובות אנטישמיות רוססו על מבנים בפרבר וולארה
Car torched, buildings painted with anti-Israel graffiti in Australia
Prime minister calls attack in Sydney suburb with large Jewish population a 'hate crime; Comes just days after arson attack o synagogue in Melbourne
News Agencies | 07:21 | 12.11.24
אילוסטרציה
Hasidic man married to 2 women gives one a divorce after pressure
Man from Kiryas Joel, the center of the Satmar Hasidic movement, granted a Jewish religious divorce to his first wife after 10 years of refusal following legal efforts and persuasion
Shilo Freid | 00:20 | 12.11.24
העלה יהודים מסוריה לישראל. מרקו (מרדכי) חליפה ז"ל
'It’s a shame my father isn’t here to see Assad's fall'
Family members of prosecuted Jews in Syria recount the cruelty of Assad's line and say they finally have closure following the regime's end
Shilo Freid | 11:48 | 12.10.24
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Colombian olim serve more than 250 days in IDF reserves: 'Fulfilling our Zionist dream'
Yehezkel, Andres, Aaron and Daniel complete 250 days of reserve duty after serving as combat soldiers in the IDF; They are responsible for bringing fallen soldiers to burial
Gilad Cohen | 23:57 | 12.09.24
שריפה בבית כנסת במלבורן שבאוסטרליה
Australian police say Melbourne synagogue blaze likely terrorism
Victoria police chief says force hunting for three suspects identified, claiming progress being made in investigation of fire
AFP | 06:48 | 12.09.24
People in Parliament Square during a Campaign Against Antisemitism march and rally in central London
‘Successive governments have failed us’ – Marching against anti-Jewish hate
Thousands have marched through central London against antisemitism as organizers claimed British Jews had been failed by both Conservative and Labour governments
Justin Cohen, Jewish News | 00:04 | 12.09.24
הפגנה פרו-ישראלית בלונדון
Majority of Israeli Jews feel connection to Diaspora Jewry, survey finds
Central Bureau of Statistics poll finds link between level of religious belief and degree of care to safety of Jews across the world; youth more prone to feel connection than older population
Yaron Drukman | 20:22 | 12.08.24
מוציאים תשמישי קדושה מבית הכנסת
Australian Jews not surprised by synagogue arson attack
President of the Australian Zionist Federation says the government bears responsibility after failing to call out antisemitism early and strongly enough, and not supporting Israel in the UN, which he says is corrupt and antisemitic
Alexandra Lukash | 13:00 | 12.08.24
שרי מקרסון בשידור ב-sky news
Australian news anchor slams country's PM after synagogue fire
Jewish host Sharri Markson says in interview with Ynet that Australia's antisemitism wave culminated in incident, highlighting government's weak response
Roi Rubinstein | 21:13 | 12.06.24
ספר תורה שהוצא מבית הכנסת
Netanyahu links Australian government to Melbourne synagogue fire
PM blasts Labor-led government, says 'extreme anti-Israeli position' inextricably linked to antisemitic arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue
Nina Fox | 16:09 | 12.06.24
נזק כבד נגרם למקום
Manhunt underway after Melbourne synagogue arson attack
'To attack a place of worship is an attack on Australian values. To attack a synagogue is an act of antisemitism,' Australian prime minister says
Ynet | 11:52 | 12.06.24
שריפה בבית כנסת במלבורן שבאוסטרליה
Australia's largest synagogue damaged in suspected antisemitic arson attack
Witnesses say two masked individuals poured gasoline inside Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and ignited it; 2 hospitalized for smoke inhalation, building sustains significant damage; condition of Torah scrolls remains unclear
Itamar Eichner | 00:23 | 12.06.24
מחאה פרו פלסטינית באוניברסיטת סטנפורד
Jewish doctoral student left Stanford because of 'pervasive antisemitism'
Zahava Feldstein explains in a column for a US Jewish magazine why she dropped out of a coveted program at the prestigious university; Stanford dean told her that 'Zionists are the in-group upon which white supremacy depends'; Stanford is carefully examining the issue'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:11 | 12.05.24
ג'ודית באטלר, נעמי קליין ונורמן פינקלשטיין
Aggressors and victims: The warped worldview of high-profile Zionist-hating Jews
Prominent Jewish figures, including Naomi Klein, Judith Butler and Norman Finkelstein, have publicly condemned Zionism, labeling it a colonialist and oppressive ideology; their critiques reflect a broader phenomenon of Jewish anti-Zionism, fueled by a false dichotomy that divides humanity into aggressors and victims
Yaniv Pohoryles | 23:21 | 12.04.24
ההפגנה נגד ישראל בפרלמנט הקנדי
Jewish protesters occupy Canadian Parliament building lobby to demand arms embargo on Israel
Jewish protesters supporting Palestinians staged a demonstration inside Canada’s Parliament, saying that 'Every F-35 fighter jet and Apache helicopter dropping bombs on Lebanon and Gaza right now is packed with hundreds of Canadian-made components'
Itamar Eichner | 19:34 | 12.04.24
גרגור פורמאנק באחד המסמכים שהוצגו
100-year-old former Nazi guard declared fit to stand trial
Former concentration camp guard Gregor Formanek, charged with aiding and abetting the murder of 3,322 people, had been deemed unfit for trial due to his condition until an appeal overturned the decision 
Itamar Eichner, Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 19:17 | 12.04.24
Rabbi David Wolpe addressing Beren Scholars and parents at the opening session
Program prepares Jewish American high schoolers for antisemitism on US college campuses
Sinai Temple’s Beren Scholars Program trains Jewish high school students to combat antisemitism on college campuses, build interfaith allyships, and advocate for Jewish causes, with plans to expand nationally by 2025
Clint Van Winkle/The Media Line | 16:55 | 12.04.24
הפגנות פרו פלסטיניות בדיסלדורף גרמניה
Report: Antisemitic incidents in Australia quadruple, sparking urgent calls for action
Over 2,000 cases recorded between October 2023 and September 2024; Triggered partly by October 7 Hamas attack, spike includes vandalism, harassment and physical assaults
Itamar Eichner | 22:40 | 12.02.24
הדמיה של הפארק בקייב
Ukraine to establish Golda Meir memorial park in Kyiv: 'She is one of us'
Kyiv City Council has approved the construction of a park in a prestigious area of the city center, dedicated to Golda Meir, who was born in Ukraine’s capital; The park will feature a massive wall made of Jerusalem stone, engraved with quotes from Meir’s writings     
Itamar Eichner | 11:16 | 12.02.24
NCSY
English-speaking youth group helps new Israeli olim adjust
NCSY Israel and student participant talk with Ynet about group's purpose and aim to help new immigrant teens adapt to life in Israel and face struggles together
Ynetnews | 19:48 | 12.01.24
אילוסטרציה
Neo-Nazis attack ultra-Orthodox man in Vienna during far-right demonstration
The Haredi man who was on his way to the synagogue was attacked by members of the neo-Nazi hooligan group, the Vienna Dance Brigade; The attackers stole his shtreimel and kippa and fled
Itamar Eichner | 18:31 | 12.01.24
המסמכים נחשפו באירוע בברלין
Nazi documents show discrimination against Jewish doctors
Newly discovered ledgers show Nazi practices aiming to siphon out Jewish doctors from Germany and change their titles to 'caregivers'; documents to be presented at Yad Vashem
Itamar Eichner | 12:01 | 12.01.24
מצעד ניאו נאצי בבולגריה
Bulgarian officials push to end annual march promoting antisemitism
Prosecutor general calls for immediate cancellation of annual Lukov March in Sofia, citing promotion of overt antisemitic messages and harm to social cohesion and international relations
Itamar Eichner | 22:06 | 11.30.24
פליירים בלונדון: "ציונים, עזבו את בריטניה או תיטבחו"
Antisemitic UK posters call for 'Zionist-free zone'
Flyers threatening Jews to leave London or be 'slaughtered' send shockwaves across Jewish community, which urges authorities to treat threats with utmost seriousness
Itamar Eichner | 23:48 | 11.28.24
Rally in Amsterdam
Thousands rally in Amsterdam against antisemitism
Amid rise in incidents targeting Jews and Israelis, supporters gather in solidarity with local Jewish community, urging action to curb surge in antisemitism
Ynetnews | 22:48 | 11.28.24
חרבות ברזל, מפגינים נגד ישראל בכרייסטצ'רץ' ניו-זילנד
Antisemitic incidents skyrocket in New Zealand following war
Report issued by local Jewish community shows significant rise in assaults and harassment against Jewish people since October 7, 2023
Itamar Eichner | 21:04 | 11.28.24
חוגגים את הסיגד בטיילת ארמון הנציב
Sigd's miracle cure to unify the Israeli people
The Sigd holiday emphasizes Ethiopian Jewry’s covenant with God and values of hope, unity and equality; rooted in the dream of Jerusalem, it calls on Israeli society to renew trust, transcend divisions and embrace shared destiny
Rabbi Sharon Shalom | 18:49 | 11.28.24
מקום הפיגוע בגרמניה
Israel approves memorials for Jewish victims of antisemitic attacks worldwide
Joint committee of Israeli government and national institutions officially recognizes dozens of victims of antisemitic violence abroad since state's founding; public submissions for recognition invited, based on defined criteria for eligibility
Itamar Eichner | 18:06 | 11.28.24
צבי קוגן נעדר באיחוד האמרויות
Jewish activist says Dubai feels safe, despite murder of Chabad rabbi
'I've been here this whole time and not once did I ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable. And I'm proudly Jewish. I don't hide it,' says activist Victoria Zirkiev
Inbal Ann Bouskila | 17:31 | 11.28.24
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