Exclusive: Aliyah applications see massive uptick in some countries in wake of war
A particular spike was noted among French Jews: 465 requests compared to 98 in the equivalent period in 2022.
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'Israel protects us, especially now': Young Jews won't let war disrupt their Masa programs
Two sizable groups of Masa fellows, nearly 100 strong, recently arrived in Israel for extended stays, choosing to embark on their programs despite the challenging circumstances.
Jewish man dies after confrontation during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Paul Kessler, 69, died at a hospital on Monday, a day after he was struck during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations at an intersection in Thousand Oaks, a suburb northwest of Los Angeles, authorities said.
Jewish homes in Paris marked with Stars of David, as antisemitism rises worldwide
Since Oct 7, there’s been an alarming rise of antisemitism. The World Zionist Organization, in partnership with the Israeli Diaspora Ministry and the Jewish Agency, published on Monday that there’s been a 500% increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide.
Have secular Israeli Jews left religion for good? New survey shows trends
New poll shows new trends among Israeli secular Jews. Some 67% of the secular Jews in Israel who used to attend synagogue on Yom Kippur over the years did not do so this year.
Canada apologizes for honor awarded to ex-Nazi soldier
"It is with deep regret that we acknowledge that Mr. Peter Savaryn was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1987, and we express our sincere apology to Canadians for any distress or pain his appointment may have caused," the governor general says.
Thousands attend 'Priestly Blessings' at Western Wall
Draped with prayer shawls over their heads and hands, the priests, known in Hebrew as "Cohanim", chanted the blessing, which begins with: "May the Lord bless you and keep you."
Exclusive: Ukraine authorities reveal crime figures among Uman pilgrims
The information that Israel Hayom has exclusively obtained shows that Ukraine has opened 18 criminal cases, including 16 for illicit possession or trafficking of drugs.
Poll shows most Americans view Israel as a partner; fewer see it as sharing US values
Only about 3 in 10 said Israel is an ally that shares US interests. Republicans (44%) are more likely than Democrats (25%) to call Israel an ally with shared values.
Israeli American Council appoints Elan S. Carr as CEO
Carr is a second-generation Israeli-American who speaks fluent Hebrew and will be able to contribute to the organization through "his extensive experience as a US diplomat, military officer, criminal prosecutor, and community leader," the organization said.