Jewish World

Fasting times, prayer schedules, and customs for the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Approximately 3.5 million adult American Jews – representing about one-third of the Jewish population – and about 380,000 children have experienced some form of antisemitism since Oct. 7.

Set to begin on Wednesday, October 2, and conclude on Friday, October 4, this year's observance will seamlessly transition into Shabbat, necessitating additional preparations.

“Hamas represents the worst of the anti-democratic faces of this world,” Edi Rama said.

From France to Australia, the Israel-Hamas war has triggered an unprecedented surge in antisemitism. Despite hatred, Jewish communities in the diaspora show resilience and maintain ties with Israel.

Joseph Edelman has been a significant donor to Brown University. "I find it morally reprehensible that holding a divestment vote was even considered, much less that it will be held – especially in the wake of the deadliest assault on the Jewish people since the Holocaust," Edelman wrote in his op-ed.

Longstanding request fulfilled amid rising antisemitism concerns, connecting Golders Green and Stamford Hill.

Recommendation gives OK to Meta's policy of allowing use of phrase. Some of the independent oversight board's members dissented, arguing that following the October 7 attacks, the phrase's use "should be presumed to constitute glorification of" Hamas "unless there are clear signals to the contrary."