Coronavirus has taken lives of at least 1,300 French Jews
Between 1,300 and 2,000 French Jews have succumbed to the coronavirus, according to the country’s Jewish burial service.
Hundreds have been flown to be laid to rest in Israel, according to a report from the Makor...
Hezbol-Law: Behind Germany’s long-awaited ban of the terrorist organization
On April 30, Germany officially banned all Hezbollah activities in Germany. In a dramatic demonstration of its execution, authorities raided four mosques believed to have ties to the Lebanese terror group.
Critics of Germany’s reluctance...
Danon calls on international leaders to ‘speak out’ against Iranian aggression
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon was steadfast on Wednesday about the Jewish state’s support for renewing the U.N. arms embargo on Iran.
“Our position is very clear: We support the call of...
China’s coronavirus coverup and the implications for Israel
Growing calls for an investigation into China’s handling and possible coverup of the coronavirus outbreak have observers debating the potential implications for both Israeli and U.S. policy on China.
In Israel, there was concern over...
UK Labour general secretary resigns after tenure tainted with anti-Semitism
U.K. Labour General Secretary Jennie Formby, who once said it’s “impossible to eradicate anti-Semitism,” has resigned from the position, the party has announced.
Formby said she applied for the role two years ago “to support...
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher donate cargo of PPE to health-care workers in...
British Jewish comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen and his wife, Australian actress Isla Fisher, helped donate a cargo of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that was airlifted to healthcare workers in the United Kingdom...
British educational publisher withdraws textbook following complaints of anti-Israel bias
British educational publisher Hodder Education has withdrawn a secondary-education textbook following complaints of anti-Israel bias.
A report by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) said there was “misleading and confusing content” in the textbook, written by...
Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada reach record high for fourth year in a row
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in Canada hit a record high in 2019 for a fourth consecutive year, according to an audit published on Monday.
The 2019 Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents by B’nai Brith Canada’s advocacy arm, the...
‘Care with a Prayer’ offers chance to support health-care workers worldwide
Momentum, previously known as the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project, launched “Care With a Prayer,” a global campaign to pray for health-care workers fighting the coronavirus.
Anyone can visit www.carewithaprayer.org to request the name of a doctor, nurse,...
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...