Judaism

Israel to create Heritage Center for Soviet Jews: history, impact, and future

Marina Ben-Arie, the General Director of the NGO "Ma'alot," spoke to The News of Israel about the stages of this project's development.

Netanyahu honors fallen soldier by wearing his Tefillin

Benjamin Netanyahu shared a photo of him wearing tefillin (phylacteries) on his X account.

Israel marks Remembrance Day with nationwide mourning siren

At 11:00 AM, a two-minute siren honored those lost in wars and terrorist attacks, followed by a funeral ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Remembrance Day in Israel: Mourning sirens across the country

At 8:00 PM, a one-minute mourning siren sounded nationwide, followed by a memorial candle-lighting ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Israeli Bureau: global Jewish population still below pre-Holocaust levels

The Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics released data indicating that there are currently 15.7 million Jews worldwide, still fewer than before the Holocaust.

Over 20,000 Ukrainian Jews participate in Passover seders

Over 20,000 Jews from approximately 100 settlements participated in Passover seders organized by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine.

450+ Jewish Hollywood stars and directors condemn Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech

Over 450 Jewish Hollywood professionals have penned an open letter denouncing director Jonathan Glazer's remarks at the Oscars.