Jerusalemites stand side by side Holocaust survivors as Yom Hashoah siren sounds
As the siren to commemorate Yom Hashoah sounded throughout Israel on Tuesday morning, 1,600 volunteers in Jerusalem stood outside the homes of Holocaust survivors marking a moment of silence together for Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance...
Pompeo: Iran military satellite launch may violate UN resolution
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that Iran’s launch of a military satellite may have defied U.N. Security Council resolution 2231 and that Tehran should be held “accountable.” UNSC Resolution 2231...
Hand grenade, military vest found at UNRWA school in Gaza
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced in an April 22 statement that a hand grenade and military vest had been discovered at one of its schools...
‘Celebrate Israel’ New York parade canceled, potentially replaced by virtual event
It came as no surprise that due to concerns of exposure to the coronavirus that is ravaging its way through New York City, the yearly “Celebrate Israel” parade expected to take place in June...
Can IsraeI’s ‘haredi’ leadership learn from their mistakes made during coronavirus outbreak?
With some ultra-Orthodox (haredi) communities in Israel having been under complete lockdown due to the high rate of COVID-19 infections, a major controversy has been raging in Israel over whether the leaders of these...
UK Jewish newspaper ‘back to business’ after anonymous bidder saves it from folding
The Jewish News in the United Kingdom announced on Wednesday that it “is back” after stating earlier this month that, along with The Jewish Chronicle, it would fold as a result of both the state of print newspapers, coupled...
Major airlines to revive flights to Israel beginning in May
United Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways have announced that they are restarting flights to Israel, Globes reported on Monday.
British Airways will resume its London-Tel Aviv route on May 1, according to the airline’s website. Flights...
Minnesota high-schoolers apologize for TikTok video mocking Auschwitz
Two high school students in Minnesota apologized for posting a clip on the popular video-sharing app that pokes fun at Jews who were sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp.
In the TikTok video titled “Me...
Agudath Israel partners with New York blood bank to boost blood-plasma donations
One of New York’s largest blood banks is partnering with the national Orthodox Jewish umbrella group Agudath Israel of America and a network of dedicated volunteers to bring potentially lifesaving blood plasma to patients...
Israel thwarts terror attack at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem
Israel thwarted several terror attacks in Jerusalem, including at the country’s largest soccer stadium, the Shin Bet security services announced on Wednesday.
The Shin Bet arrested three Hamas members last month who planned to carry...