Riots result in 'huge damage' to Jewish temples and businesses
"All Jewish businesses and temples in the area were either broken into or had graffiti tagged on their walls," says Jewish shop owner in area with many Jewish residents.
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No time like a pandemic to make aliyah
Nefesh B'Nefesh reports an all-time high in the number of new aliyah requests, with over 800 households applying online to move to Israel in the next few months.
Rabbis to return to the German military for first time since 1930s
“With this, Jewish life is demonstratively returning to the Bundeswehr,” says German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer.
Lone IDF soldiers could be less lonely thanks to new program
The project is in memory of and inspired by the late Tzvika Levy, who dedicated his life toward improving the conditions of lone soldiers.
LA synagogue vandalized as city rocked by violence
Jewish groups express concern over spillover effect that may lead to violence against Jews as protests continue across America over the death of Floyd George.
ADL: COVID-19 conspiracies highlight need to protect Jewish students
In new report, "Anti-Semitism and the Radical Anti-Israel Movement on US Campuses in 2019”, group provides in-depth look at the major activities and organizations sponsoring them.
Anti-Semitic incidents rise in Germany, most from far right
Overall, politically motivated crimes were up 14.2% in 2019 over the previous year, which is the second-highest level since authorities began tracking such crimes in 2001.
Israel partners with 30 global Jewish groups to assess COVID-19 implications
Topics discussed in newly formed forum range from morale building to essential aid distribution.
Government decides on guidelines for Ethiopian aliyah
Last year's wave of protests by the Ethiopian community in Israel prompted work on the first set of criteria to decide the issue of which Ethiopians will be allowed to make aliyah.
Renovations to home of Israel's 2nd president uncover something special
Painter working at home of Izhak Ben-Zvi alerts research center when he spots color peeking out from under white paint. Conservator reveals roof beam painted with colorful biblical imagery.