Herzog unveils inaugural Voice of the People council of 150 Jewish leaders Council members from Israel and the Diaspora will collaborate over a two-year mission to drive solutions to key challenges facing the Jewish people. Jan. 26, 2025
The cathartic effects of the past year on Jewish life and identity Just as the 1929 Hebron massacre galvanized Jews in Israel to strengthen their defenses and solidify the foundation of Zionism, today’s challenges are sparking a similar resolve. Daniel Rosen Jan. 7, 2025
Lev Tahor leader arrested in El Salvador on human trafficking charges Interpol issued an international arrest warrant for the cult leader late last month. JNS Staff Jan. 6, 2025
Nefesh B’Nefesh awards Maor Youth Prize to nine ‘olim’ “Each of these remarkable youth has risen to serve as a guiding light in their communities throughout Israel,” said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh. JNS Staff Jan. 5, 2025
Israel sending delegation to Guatemala to help with Lev Tahor cult The contingent will share expertise gained treating cult victims and their families. JNS Staff Jan. 2, 2025
Birthright celebrates 25th anniversary Project brings 6,500 young Jews to Israel this winter to help rebuild tourism industry. Roni Shkedy Dec. 31, 2024
Diaspora students in Israel reunited with parents Many of the moms and dads had not seen their children for months because of the wartime disruption of air travel. JNS Staff Dec. 31, 2024
Handful of Syrian Jews visit main synagogue amid post-Assad hopes Damascus's Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue—or what's left of it—is now safe to visit again after more than a decade in the midst of a war zone. Dec. 31, 2024
Jewish kids in Europe, Latin America, Asia highlight plight of hostages in Gaza The initiative was spearheaded by schools supported by the Yael Foundation. Dec. 30, 2024
