Jewish World

Government accedes to request by Chief Rabbi David Lau, who argued it was "unfair" that synagogues remained closed while shopping centers and restaurants are reopening.

Famed theoretical physicist was known to be averse to giving interviews. "I should say, 'May the Jewish devil get you' if there were such a one," he wrote in response to one request for an interview.

Thousands of Masa participants have had their dream of volunteering in the Holy Land put on hold because of the pandemic. But Israel's successful response means registration is up by 120%.

Thirty-eight members of the Board of Deputies, the UK's Jewish community's umbrella organization, urge the Israeli government the rethink the controversial move.

Rabbi Nachum Rabinovitch was one of the most prominent rabbinic figures in the religious Zionist community, and widely considered one of the generation’s greatest rabbinic decisors.

“The coronavirus-fueled anti-Semitic events will escalate and become even more violent and physical," World Zionist Organization Vice Chairman Yaakov Hagoel says after anti-Semitic attacks of past days.

Shavei Israel organization helps members of the Indian community make aliyah. Pvt. Baruch Chayim Gangte: I felt a strong need to fulfill my role in protecting my homeland.

1,000-year-old enclave is one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. Now that coronavirus has dried up income from ticket sales, the Prague community is having to dip into reserves to fund welfare services.

Idan Raichel, David Broza, Keren Peles among Israeli stars that participated IAC Care initiative fundraiser concert Sunday. All proceeds are for medical professionals on COVID-19 front lines.

"Many people of good will around the world have given generously to help organizations and individuals who have been devastated by COVID-19. I am grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to this humanitarian effort," former Jewish Agency chair says.