Cuban Jewish leaders call for stronger U.S.-Cuba ties
Today, Cuban Jewish leaders asked their American counterparts to support policies of engagement that have strengthened Cuba's religious institutions and their ability to help the Cuban people. In an open letter sent today, Cuba's...
‘Jared Kosher’: Fox news ticker misidentifies Jared Kushner
Fox News on Wednesday misidentified senior White House adviser and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “Jared Kosher.” The eyebrow-raising mistake, first noticed by Mediaite, appeared on the network’s news ticker during the 7 a.m....
Romanian Nazi victims now eligible for German compensation
About 1,000 living survivors of Nazi persecution in Romania are now eligible for compensation from the German government, an organization that negotiates with Germany on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis, said...
For the first time, Spain-born liberal rabbi ordained
The main rabbinical seminary in Europe for Reform and Masorti Jews ordained the first ever Spain-born Progressive rabbi, the seminary’s spokesperson said.
Rabbi Haim Casas, who was born and raised in Cordoba, was ordained at...
Netanyahu’s attorney one of 6 arrested in German sub corruption probe
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s personal attorney in a corruption investigation into the purchase of German submarines was placed under house arrest.
Police questioned David Shimron, 65, who is also a cousin and friend of Netanyahu,...
20 countries sign Argentine letter against terrorism as anniversary of ’94 Jewish center bombing...
Representatives of 20 countries joined Argentine lawmakers in signing a statement decrying global terrorism ahead of the 23rd anniversary of the Buenos Aires AMIA Jewish center bombing.
The French Embassy in Buenos Aires and the...
Court lets US family take museum to court over Nazi-looted painting
Almost 80 years ago, Lilly Cassirer surrendered her family’s priceless Camille Pissarro painting to the Nazis in exchange for safe passage out of Germany during the Holocaust.
For nearly 20 years, the Jewish woman’s heirs...
Israel, Diaspora at brink of serious rift, us Jewish leader warns
A top US Conservative rabbi urged MKs Monday to understand the precarious situation of the Jewish people in light of recent clashes between the Diaspora and Israel over issues of religious pluralism.
Speaking at a meeting hosted...
Why is Hungary waging a campaign against George Soros?
The Hungarian government has launched a campaign that vilifies billionaire investor George Soros as a threat to national security.
The official campaign includes posters and billboards in major cities that depict the Hungarian-born Jew next...
Les avocats de proches de victimes demandent l’annulation d’une pièce sur Merah
La dernière représentation de "Moi, la mort, je l'aime comme vous aimez la vie", sera-t-elle jouée ce mardi comme prévu à Avignon ? Cette pièce consacrée aux dernières heures de Mohamed Merah, le terroriste...