First-of-its-kind Samaritans showcase to be unveiled in New York on March 27
The Samaritans have been around for thousands of years, tracing their lineage to the “lost” northern tribes of Israel and living alongside Jews, Christians and Muslims for centuries.
Yet this ancient group remains a mystery,...
Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize announces 2021 recipients
Seven outstanding Olim (immigrants to Israel) from English-speaking countries have been awarded the 2021 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize, recognizing Anglos who have made a major contribution to the State of Israel: www.boneizion.org.il.
The...
550 Bnei Menashe from India visit Western Wall with Israel’s chief rabbi
Some 550 new immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community who recently immigrated to Israel and now live in the Galilee visited the Western Wall on Wednesday for the first time, together with the Ashkenazi...
Former Israeli finance minister Avraham Hirschson dies at 81
Former Israeli finance minister Avraham Hirschson died on Monday at the age of 81.
Hirschson served as a member of Knesset for both the Likud and Kadima parties between 1981 and 1984, and again from...
Billionaire Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate from sale to help victims of...
Russian Jewish businessman Roman Abramovich announced that he will sell the British soccer team Chelsea FC and said all money from the sale will be donated to help victims of the war in Ukraine.
In a...
Harold “Smoky” Simon, one of the IAF’s founders, dies at 101
Three days after he passed away at the age of 101, close to his 102nd birthday, tributes continue to pour in for Harold “Smoky” Simon on Thursday, one of the legendary founders of the Israeli...
Claims Conference distributes record $720 million to support aging Holocaust survivors
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) announced on Wednesday that it has allocated $720 million in funds to more than 300 social welfare organizations to support home care and supportive...
Jewish NFL player retires from Tampa Bay Buccaneers after seven seasons
Jewish Tampa Bay Buccaneers left guard Ali Marpet announced his retirement from the National Football League s in an Instagram post over the weekend.
“After seven formidable years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I’ve come to the...
Jewish reality star Bethenny Frankel sends $10 million in aid to help Ukrainian victims
Reality television star and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel is sending $10 million in aid to help Ukrainians during Russia’s invasion through her worldwide emergency relief initiative BStrong.
The former “Real Housewives of New York City” star,...
Roman Abramovich commits more than $10 million to support Israel’s Holocaust museum
Roman Abramovich made a more than $10 million pledge to Yad Vashem earlier this week to support efforts in the realm of Holocaust research and remembrance.
The pledged funding will go toward enriching Yad Vashem’s...