Posts Tagged: Jewish communities
Israel to Allocate $1.8 Million to Preserve Heritage of Jewish Communities From Iran and Arab Countries
The Israeli government on Sunday approved the allocation of more than $1.8 million to document and preserve the history and heritage of Jewish communities from...
Actress Rachel Weisz Talks About Admiration for Tight-Knit Jewish Communities Ahead of Her New Film ‘Disobedience’
Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz talked on Thursday about the sense of family in Jewish communities ahead of her new film, in which she plays a...
Netanyahu Eyes Model for Muslim-Jewish Ties in Visits to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan
JNS.org -- In the hope of offering a blueprint for ramping up constructive Israeli and Jewish relations with the Islamic world, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Major Jewish Organization, Israeli Firm Partner to Develop Global Antisemitism Alert System
JNS.org - A new Israeli-developed global alert system has been acquired by the the World Jewish Congress (WJC) that will enable Jewish communities around the world to quickly,...
European Cities See Financial Boon Due to Jewish Communities, Researcher Says
JNS.org - A research paper written by an Italian academic claims that European cities that were tolerant toward Jews during the Renaissance are reaping financial benefits...
European Maccabi Games Show ‘Jewish Life in Germany is Reviving,’ Host Says
JNS.org - About 2,000 Jewish athletes have gathered at the 14th European Maccabi Games, whose opening ceremony was held Monday. The July 27-Aug. 5 games are taking...
Majority of Israelis Support Rebuilding Jewish Communities in Gaza, Survey Says
JNS.org - A majority of Israelis believe the country’s disengagement from the Gaza Strip in 2005 was a mistake and that Israel should rebuild Jewish communities...
Spanish Parliament Approves Law Granting Citizenship to Sephardic Jews
JNS.org - Spain’s Chamber of Deputies on Thursday approved a law aimed at granting citizenship to descendants of Sephardic Jews who were expelled during the Spanish...
New EU Report Calls for Tougher Sanctions Against Israel Over Construction
JNS.org - A report that is being prepared by the European Union (EU) calls for tougher sanctions against Israel over the Jewish state's continued...
Jewish Owned Stores Burned to the Ground, Synagogue Firebombed in ‘Paris Intifada’ (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
For the second straight day on Sunday anti-Jewish rioters defied a protest ban in Paris to rampage in the predominantly Jewish suburb of Sarcelles in...
Mel Gibson Honored by Czech Film Festival Despite Jewish Protest
JNS.org - The Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic protested the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for its decision to honor actor...
Israeli Schools to Prep Kids on Papal Visit, Highlight Positive Catholic-Jewish Connections
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - In a first, Israel's Ministry of Education has prepared a packet of teaching materials for schools in the run-up to the...
Arab MKs Attack Plan to Build New Galilee Jewish Communities
JNS.org - The Knesset's Interior Committee was the scene of heated emotions on Thursday as Arab MKs attacked the Israeli government initiative to build...
Kerry’s Forthcoming Peace Plan Draws Criticism for Judea and Samaria Withdrawal
JNS.org - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's soon-to-be-revealed framework for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians is drawing significant criticism for its rumored...
