Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire after rocket barrage
November 14, 2018 by JNS
A senior Israeli official indicated that an Egyptian-mediated ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, and other Gaza terrorist groups, amid the latter launching more than 400 rockets into Israel since Monday. Read more
Hate crimes targeting Jews in France have surged in 2018
November 12, 2018 by JNS
French Jews are facing a massive uptick in antisemitic attacks, with French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe revealing that the number of documented hate crimes targeting Jews increased by more than 69 per cent in the first nine months of 2018. Read more
Keepin’ Chanukah with traditional Scottish ‘keepin’ cakes’
November 11, 2018 by JNS
Get ready to light the first Chanukah candle, sing songs, play dreidel games, and, of course, eat. (Hanukkah takes place this year starting on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 2, and lasting through the evening of Monday, Dec. 10) But are we ready to indulge in all the rich holiday dishes in honour of Judith the Jewish heroine? Read more
Germany, Yad Vashem mark 80 years since Kristallnacht
November 11, 2018 by JNS
The Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and museum in Jerusalem held a memorial service and seminar on Nov. 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht or “Night of Broken Glass.” Read more
SWIFT to disconnect from Central Bank of Iran as renewed sanctions kick in
The international financial transaction system known as the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, or SWIFT, will disconnect access from the Central Bank of Iran, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. Read more
Reversing his decision, Macron decides not to honor Vichy leader Pétain
November 11, 2018 by JNS
After much backlash, especially from the Jewish community, French President Emmanuel Macron will not commemorate Marshal Philippe Pétain, who led Vichy France under Nazi occupation during World War II. Read more
Israeli startup develops breakthrough in radiation cancer therapy
November 9, 2018 by JNS
An Israeli medical technology company that developed a breakthrough in radiation cancer therapy has announced it would begin clinical trials with leading medical institutions in Italy with the target of receiving approval from the European Commission by next year. Read more
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg being treated at DC hospital after fall
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been hospitalized after falling in her Supreme Court office on Wednesday night, fracturing three ribs on her left side, according to the court in a statement. Read more
Macron plans to honour Philippe Pétain, leader of Vichy France in World War II
French President Emmanuel Macron called it “legitimate” to honour Marshal Philippe Pétain, commemorating the centennial since the end of World War I, even though he led Vichy France under Nazi occupation during World War II. Read more
Bar-Ilan University bans pro-Israel advocacy material about the ‘nakba’
Bar-Ilan University prohibited a student group on campus from distributing pro-Israel advocacy material about the Nakba (“catastrophe”) and the Palestinian refugees. Read more
Israelis barred from Saudi chess tournament demand action from world chess body
Two Israeli nationals are requesting that the international chess governing body—the Fédération lnternationale des Échecs (FIDE)—guarantee nondiscrimination after they were prevented from taking part in a chess tournament in Saudi Arabia last year because of their nationality. Read more
Poll: 40 percent of British Jews considering leaving UK over antisemitism
November 8, 2018 by JNS
A new survey has found that British Jews are growing increasingly concerned over antisemitism in the country. Read more
Cyclists put pedal to the metal to raise record $3.5 million for sick kids
November 7, 2018 by JNS
Madonna, Cher, Michael Bublé and Kathleen Turner were among well-wishers for the annual bike ride dubbed “Wheels of Love,” which broke records for Israel’s leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital ALYN, raising more than $3.5 million. Read more
Returning to synagogue, how do we speak to our children about Pittsburgh?
November 4, 2018 by JNS
Unlike any previous tragedy, where we listen to the horror stories, process our emotions and then return to ordinary life, this time is different. As the tragic shooting took place in a synagogue, the reverberations of trauma may have a direct impact on our own lives. Most certainly, we will all be thinking of it this Shabbat…writes Rabbi Dr Ari Sytner/JNS. Read more
British police investigate antisemitism complaints against Labour Party, Corbyn
November 4, 2018 by JNS
Police in the United Kingdom have opened up a criminal probe over accusations of antisemitic hate crimes within the Labour Party. Read more
Funeral held for final and oldest victim of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
The final funeral service commenced for the oldest and last of the 11 Jewish worshippers shot and killed in last Saturday’s mass shooting at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Read more
Israeli Attorney General says mentally ill terrorists’ homes should not be demolished
November 2, 2018 by JNS
Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit said on Wednesday that the government may not order the demolition of homes of terrorists who committed acts of violence due to psychological disorders. Read more
Anti-Semitic vandalism cases follow Pittsburgh shooting
November 2, 2018 by JNS
Days after 11 people were shot and killed at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue on Saturday, two vandalism incidents have further rocked the American Jewish community. Read more
First four of 11 Jewish victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting laid to rest
October 31, 2018 by JNS
The first of the 11 victims of Saturday’s shooting at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where a gunman killed 11 people and injured six others, was laid to rest on Tuesday. Read more
Tree of Life community in Pittsburgh seems split on potential visit by Trump
October 30, 2018 by JNS
The Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue community is apparently split regarding a potential visit today by U.S. President Donald Trump after a gunman killed 11 people and injured six others, including four responding law-enforcement officers, during a brit milah (“baby naming”) at the Pittsburgh house of worship on Shabbat. Read more
First victim in shooting spree at Pittsburgh synagogue identified as Daniel Stein, 71
October 29, 2018 by JNS
As news of the slaying of 11 Jews at the Pittsburgh synagogue Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha on Shabbat spread worldwide, the first name of the first victim was released, 71-year-old Daniel Stein. Read more
Authorities release names of 11 victims in Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting
October 29, 2018 by JNS
Authorities released the names of the victims of the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday that killed 11 people. Read more
At least 11 dead in Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting, killer made antisemitic threats
October 28, 2018 by JNS
At least 11 people have been reported dead and several injured as a result of a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Read more
UN votes to give ‘State of Palestine’ leadership of developing-nations bloc
October 19, 2018 by JNS
In a landslide, the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday voted to grant the “State of Palestine” additional temporary rights and privileges that will enable it to head the largest bloc of developing countries at the United Nations. Read more
Netanyahu responds to Beersheva attack: ‘Israel will take very strong action’
October 18, 2018 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed “strong action” in response to a rocket attack from Gaza on Wednesday which smashed a home in Beersheva, Israel’s third-largest city. Read more
Be’ersheva home destroyed by powerful Gaza rocket, family miraculously saved
October 17, 2018 by JNS
A medium-range grad rocket fired by Hamas destroyed a home in Be’ersheva, Israel’s third largest city, deep inside Israeli territory. Read more
Gazan explodes bomb at Israeli border, killed in effort to attack IDF soldiers
October 15, 2018 by JNS
As part of the ongoing weekly border protests prompted by Hamas, a Gazan exploded a bomb along the security fence with Israel on Friday and infiltrated past it. Read more
France bestows its highest award to Nazi-hunter couple
October 15, 2018 by JNS
Famed French Nazi-hunters Serge Klarsfeld and his German wife, Beate, received the highest honours last week in a ceremony led by French President Emmanuel Macron. Read more
Netanyahu is expected to call early Israel elections
October 14, 2018 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to call for early elections in the midst of legal troubles, pending controversial legislation and feuding among his top ministers—all of which could determine whether his solid relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump will continue. Read more
Danon to UK’s Parliament: ‘Corbyn an anti-Semite who wants to return Britain to darker periods’
October 10, 2018 by JNS
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon was hosted by the United Kingdom’s Parliament on Tuesday. Read more
