Jewish Life
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s policy shift bolsters prayer on Judaism’s holiest site, raising hopes and fears alike.
“The curriculum now presents a more balanced and tolerant portrayal of Jews and removes antisemitic stereotypes from previous textbooks.”
About 150 athletes and coaches are among those competing in track, soccer, basketball, hockey, swimming, tennis, softball, volleyball, baseball and dance.
The surprise announcement on the construction of a conference center on the former Piramónt Cemetery triggered outrage by Jewish groups.
With nearly 2,000 athletes descending on Pittsburgh, organizers encourage the community to represent, volunteer and take part in “a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Nearly 60 people were arrested at an anti-Israel rally where one man was assaulted and after demonstrators displayed terrorist symbols, shouted antisemitic slurs and attacked police.
“My colleagues indicate that, due to the terrible situation in Gaza, they do not wish to work for a Jewish institution,” the company allegedly wrote.
“Both Ukraine and Israel are going through difficult times, but the friendship between us is steadfast,” Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said.
Arno Michaelis credits a kind Jewish employer, his daughter and Seinfeld with helping him on “his journey from violent supremacist to preacher of love.”
The wooden prayer hall was erected in Tomsk by Jews who’d been taken as children and forcefully conscripted to the Czar’s army for 20 years.
Jewish communities across Europe “remain horrified of what took place in Antwerp” on May 14, the rabbis and Jewish leaders wrote.
Leaders praise ultra-Orthodox unit’s role in IDF as coalition faces crisis over draft exemption for yeshiva students.
