Posts Tagged: Jewish communities
Birthright Expands Eligibility for Free Trips to Israel
JNS.org - The Taglit-Birthright Israel program has expanded eligibility for its free 10-day trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18-26, JNS.org has learned. Teenagers...
‘Aftermath:’ A Riveting Portrayal of Polish Anti-Semitism
After Germany itself, no country has been more scrutinized for its behavior during the Holocaust than Poland. This is understandable considering the fact that 3...
Chief Palestinian Authority Negotiator Fumes Over Israel’s Approval of West Bank Construction
The Palestinian Authority is reportedly outraged by the Israeli government's decision on Friday to approve tenders for 1,400 new housing units in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem, Israeli daily Walla reported on...
Jerusalem Set to Approve Program Aimed at Bringing Thousands More French Jews to Israel
The Israeli government is expected to approve a program aimed at bringing thousands of French Jews to the country over the next three years, Israeli...
Arrests Made as Jewish Communities Step Up Security Over Violent ‘Knockout Game’
Vigilance paid off Thursday night when four perpetrators of the "Knockout Game" were apprehended in Borough Park, Brooklyn. The twisted Knockout Game consists of gangs seeking...
Reinforcing Relations Between Israel & European Jewry
Last week, The Israeli-Jewish Congress (IJC) hosted a special gathering of European Jewish leaders in the Knesset, under the auspices of Speaker of the Knesset, Mr. Yuli...
Willem-Alexander, New King, Welcomed With Special Prayer from Dutch Jews
On the eve of the coronation of Willem-Alexander as the Netherlands' new king Wednesday, the Dutch Jewish community held a special ceremony at the Portuguese...
Exhibit in England to Honor Muslims Who Saved Jews During WWII
A new exhibition in England celebrating Muslims who saved Jews during the Holocaust is set to open at the Board of Deputies of British Jews...
Israel Criticizes Dutch Labeling of Products from Jewish Communities Beyond Green Line
Israel on Thursday sharply condemned a new initiative in the Netherlands directing businesses to label products originating in Judea and Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the...
Alarming Rise in Anti-Semitism Danish Officials Report
Ynet - Danish officials say they're alarmed by the frequency of anti-Semitic attacks. The rise in physical and verbal assaults in Denmark is...
The Palestinian Authority Leadership’s Inconvenient Truths
The truth sometimes hurts; that is why the Palestinian Authority (PA) has been working hard to prevent the outside world from hearing about many occurrences...
Czech Jewish Museum Will be Housed in Restored Synagogues Throughout Country
The Czech Republic will open a new Jewish museum in October 2013—but it will not be housed in a single building. Instead, the museum will consist...
Israeli Settlement Facts and Falsehoods
1. Judea and Samaria (Jewish roots) or West Bank (Arab roots)? "Judea" (יהודה) is the origin of the term "Jew" (יהודי). Its Hebrew spelling combines...
Europe Loud on Settlements, Quiet on Terrorism
When Israel evacuated the Jewish communities from the Gaza Strip in August 2005, no one imagined that the area would become a platform for firing...
