Pew study shows Israelis prefer skilled immigrants eligible for citizenship
In a survey of economically advanced countries conducted by the Pew Research Center, Israel was one of just three countries in which the majority of respondents did not support the immigration of highly trained...
First responders to Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting honored in Pittsburgh
The police officer who took a bullet for the Jewish people while responding to the Oct. 27 shooting during Shabbat-morning services in Pittsburgh, and was promised a hero’s welcome by Chabad of Pittsburgh for his life-saving bravery, got that...
Israel unveils memorial to Argentine prosecutor killed seeking justice for bombing
Jewish and Israeli leaders on Friday marked the fourth anniversary of Argentine federal prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s murder by unveiling a monument in his memory at the Ben Shemen forest in central Israel.
The monument in...
The late Moshe Arens, the product of a ‘proud generation’
Moshe Arens, the 1971 Israel Defense Prize winner, was an iconic figure in the creation of the military might of the Jewish state. But the journey there began on a tragic day in 1940.
Arens...
Israeli pop star turns down Eurovision performance due to rehearsals on Shabbat
One of Israel’s most popular singers, Omer Adam, has rejected an offer to perform at the international singing competition Eurovision because rehearsals for the finale will be held on Shabbat.
According to a statement, he...
Edelman cleats in memory of Pittsburgh shooting victims sell for $10,000
Specialized cleats worn by New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman in remembrance of the 11 people killed in the Oct. 27 shooting at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh have been...
Almost 450,000 Jews live in Judea and Samaria, despite a slowdown in housing
There are currently nearly 450,000 Israelis living in Judea and Samaria, according to a report released by the Yesha Council on Tuesday.
In 2008, just before U.S. President Barack Obama took office, population growth in...
Founder of Israel’s Adi organ-donor card passes away at 93
Dvora Ben Dror, the creator of the Israeli organ-donor card, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 93.
She founded the Adi card after her son, Adi (Ehud) Ben Dror, passed away due to...
Patriots owner Robert Kraft to be awarded ‘Jewish Nobel’
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will be awarded what Time magazine has dubbed the “Jewish Nobel:” the Genesis Prize, one of Israel’s top awards.
Kraft, 77, will be given the honor for his longtime contributions to...
The late Moshe Arens: A noble spirit, a truthful man
The life story of my faithful teacher and close friend, the late Moshe (“Misha”) Arens, ended after he had the privilege of seeing Israel celebrate 70 years of independence. That national peak filled Misha’s heart...