menu_open Columnists
Zev Stub

Zev Stub

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

After synagogue attacks, Belgium sending soldiers to guard Jewish neighborhoods

After synagogue attacks, Belgium sending soldiers to guard Jewish neighborhoods

Troops will be deployed at two dozen sites in the wake of explosions at Jewish institutions in Liège and Dutch cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam last...

wednesday 30

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

‘Most comprehensive’ report on Oct. 7 attack updated to include new data, survivor accounts

‘Most comprehensive’ report on Oct. 7 attack updated to include new data, survivor accounts

New testimonies from former hostage Emily Damari and others added to report that UK All-Party Parliamentary Group commissioned to push back on denials...

wednesday 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Pre-state vaults and ancient cisterns provide shelter for Jerusalemites again under siege

Pre-state vaults and ancient cisterns provide shelter for Jerusalemites again under siege

In a city where thousands of buildings lack safe rooms offering protection from Iranian rockets, many residents run to improvised spots rich with...

17.03.2026 30

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

New Iran-linked terror org targets European Jewish institutions, Diaspora Ministry warns

New Iran-linked terror org targets European Jewish institutions, Diaspora Ministry warns

Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia attacked sites in Belgium, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam last week as part of a psychological warfare campaign, the...

16.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

‘Every light is flashing’: After shootings at synagogues, Canada’s Jews fear what’s next

‘Every light is flashing’: After shootings at synagogues, Canada’s Jews fear what’s next

Community leaders worry a Bondi Beach-type attack is around the corner after years of unchecked antisemitism; they’re hopeful lawmakers will finally...

13.03.2026 50

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

After Iranian missile ‘nightmare,’ Beit Shemesh evacuees seek shelter in Jerusalem

After Iranian missile ‘nightmare,’ Beit Shemesh evacuees seek shelter in Jerusalem

At the capital’s Leonardo Plaza hotel, some 300 residents of the hard-hit city try to pick up the pieces of their lives after their homes were...

11.03.2026 50

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Swatting away war, Team Israel fans in Jerusalem find nine innings of refuge in baseball

Swatting away war, Team Israel fans in Jerusalem find nine innings of refuge in baseball

A small crew of enthusiasts takes a timeout from Iranian missiles to watch the country compete on the global stage and have a chance to feel...

10.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Israel eliminated from World Baseball Classic after 10-1 loss to Dominican Republic

Israel eliminated from World Baseball Classic after 10-1 loss to Dominican Republic

Team will play one final match against the Netherlands on Tuesday after losing to star-studded team from the Caribbean

10.03.2026 80

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Luton Airport apologizes, promises enhanced staff training after alleged antisemitism

Author Alon Penzel hears from airport over a year after he says he was harassed by security officers while carrying a placard promoting his book about...

08.03.2026 50

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

‘Spiritually isolated’: Jews in the US military fight for their religious rights

With 15,000 Jewish Americans in uniform, religious accommodation remains uneven across the ranks and many have difficulty accessing kosher meals and...

07.03.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Novelty no more, Team Israel goes to bat for local game with return to World Baseball Classic

Built mainly around American Jewish players, the team returning to the global tourney this week has become a symbol of Jewish identity and a driver...

06.03.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Stuck in Poland as war broke out, Jerusalem-area students brought home via Egypt’s Taba

Ninety high schoolers on an educational heritage trip were given extra security, temporarily barred from leaving hotel, after US-Israeli strikes on...

05.03.2026 50

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

In Jerusalem’s Katamon neighborhood, levelheadedness and levity prevail as rockets fly

Amid Purim preparations, residents express optimism over ongoing war with Iran as they enjoy the pleasant weather between scattered showers of...

03.03.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

‘Things can’t get any worse’: Iranian expats in Israel celebrate Khamenei’s downfall

Some express fears of a power vacuum and potential violence against Iran’s Jews after the US-Israel strike, but say news of the supreme leader’s...

01.03.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Iran conflict strands tens of thousands of Israelis abroad

Rescue flights planned for when airspace reopens; travelers advised to stay calm and follow updates; two flydubai flights from Ben Gurion diverted to...

01.03.2026 80

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Housing snapshot February 2026: Prices rise for second straight month after ceasefire

The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now

27.02.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Betting big on Israeli real estate, Canadian billionaire looks to drive housing markets

After buying foundering developing firm Azorim in 2011, Hershey Friedman has turned it into a NIS 5 billion market leader — and is now doubling down...

27.02.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Progressive Jews sound alarm over bill cementing Orthodox control of Western Wall

Diaspora leaders warn criminalizing non-Orthodox prayer at the Wall will exclude many from Judaism’s holiest site, violating World Zionist...

27.02.2026 90

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Berlin saw record 2,267 antisemitic crimes in 2025, report shows

The new figures in the city where the Holocaust was engineered are ‘shameful,’ MP Sebastian Schlüsselburg says

26.02.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

New US immigrants to Israel no longer need to double-pay social security, under new law

Legislation means that for their first 5 years in country, self-employed Americans can now avoid losing an extra 15% of their income by paying tax to...

26.02.2026 80

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

David Shuker, ‘Last Jew of Saudi Arabia,’ dies at 82

Shuker, an Israeli said to be the last survivor of the Najran Jewish community, was expelled with his community after the State of Israel was declared...

25.02.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Report finds geopolitics driving Chinese pivot toward antisemitism

JPPI says Beijing’s escalating rivalry with the United States, alignment with Muslim nations, and adoption of anti-Western narratives changing...

24.02.2026 90

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Australian teen assaulted at Scouts camp while wearing yarmulke, Israeli flag

Joshua Levy, 18, who suffered minor injuries, says attacker accused Israel of ‘murdering children’ before punching him; police say antisemitism...

23.02.2026 80

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

‘Deep joy and strength’: 96-year-old Holocaust survivor is Israel’s newest immigrant

After losing her entire immediate family, Charlotte Roth rebuilt her life in US and spent decades living in Cleveland. Now, the matriarch of four...

20.02.2026 100

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

After wartime slump, Israel’s housing market is ready for a reset in 2026, agents say

Real estate has cooled due to high interest rates, high prices and record supply levels, but optimism is up and prices are back on the rise

20.02.2026 200

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Radical online content derails students hungry for info on Middle East conflict, study finds

Amid a sea of contradictory claims, high schoolers often believe whatever is most repeated in their social media feeds; better education is the...

20.02.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

US ambassador to Belgium urges nation to drop charges over illegal circumcisions

Accusations against three mohels for acting without medical license are ‘antisemitic,’ Bill White says; European Commission also seeking a...

16.02.2026 100

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Despite Qatar’s moderate image, its textbooks are filled with antisemitism – report

Schools in country continue to teach Jew-hatred, portray Christians as infidels and idolators, and legitimize violent jihad, IMPACT-se says

15.02.2026 150

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

With breakout NBA season, Israel’s Avdija elevating his game to new heights

The first-ever Israeli to make the All-Star Game, the former Maccabi Tel Aviv superstar is boxing out haters while on a fast break to basketball...

15.02.2026 90

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

European rabbis bemoan antisemitism, brainstorm sustainability at Jerusalem confab

Shifted from Baku due to security concerns, conference hosts 300 Orthodox leaders who see mounting challenges amid communal survival on the Continent...

13.02.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Israel’s ‘generous’ burial policy to become unsustainable as population ages, study warns

With annual death toll expected to double by the mid-2040s, report from Taub Center calls to rethink current approach to burials, including adopting...

12.02.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Albanese presses Herzog on 2024 Gaza airstrike that killed Australian aid worker

In Canberra, the Israeli president calls for ‘a new beginning’ in strained ties between the countries, and protests continue against his...

11.02.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Antisemitic incidents in UK, led by Manchester attack, remained near record highs in 2025 — report

Community Security Trust says last year saw second-highest ever number of incidents targeting Jews it has recorded, following dip in 2024

11.02.2026 20

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Accusations served after South African school cancels tennis match with Jewish team

A prestigious all-girls boarding school in Johannesburg is accused of antisemitism for calling off a match with the King David High School...

10.02.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

After uproar, UK prosecutors to seek retrial for Elbit attackers acquitted last week

Original verdict, which vindicated suspects for politically motivated burglary and violence, set a dangerous precedent, British lawmakers and Jewish...

08.02.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

As Bad Bunny plays the Super Bowl, he’ll be cheered on by the Israeli-American producer on his team

Yuval Chain helped create music for Latin rapper’s Grammy-winning album, and has worked with stars including Drake and Post Malone

07.02.2026 80

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

US Jewish orgs are reassessing ‘allies’ after Oct. 7 betrayals, key Jewish leader says

As institutions look to ‘reset’ following two years of war, resources spent on community relations may be better used for Jewish...

07.02.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

At last minute, actress Sharon Stone backs out of LA Israeli Film Festival appearance

An organizer suggests that the star, who has a record of supporting Jewish causes and has met Israeli hostages, may have given in to anti-Israel...

05.02.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Bahai activists say Iran intensifying persecution of community in wake of protests

Representatives tell UN Islamic Republic’s authorities have extracted forced confessions from two Bahais, increased arrests in effort to...

03.02.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Denmark hands 2 Swedes lengthy prison sentences for 2024 attack on Israeli embassy

Attackers given 12 and 14 years behind bars for throwing grenades at diplomatic mission; younger suspect admits to being member of crime network that...

03.02.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Posters lionizing Bondi Beach terrorist found plastered in Melbourne

Mayor condemns ‘sick’ images of Naveed Akram designed in style of iconic ‘Aussie’ campaign promoting country’s...

03.02.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Sydney nurses plead not guilty for viral video threatening to kill Israeli patients

The trial of the two, who were caught on video last February saying they sent ‘Israeli dogs’ to hell, is scheduled for August 31

03.02.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Ambitious Jerusalem building plans may include future subway, planner says

At conference on urban planning in the capital, officials optimistic on housing and transportation issues as mayor reveals plan to save green areas...

30.01.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in January 2026

The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now

30.01.2026 50

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

20 Jews murdered, 815 severe antisemitic attacks took place worldwide in 2025

Diaspora Ministry also records 124 million antisemitic posts on X and over 4,000 anti-Israel demonstrations during the year

28.01.2026 50

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Hospital staff changed Bondi attack victim’s name to hide Jewish identity, reports say

According to local media, medical records for Rosalia Shikhverg were changed to say ‘Karen Jones,’ apparently for her protection

28.01.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Counting the days: How Jews clung to the Hebrew calendar as Nazis tried to erase it

A new exhibition at Yad Vashem highlights the extraordinary efforts made, often at risk of death, to preserve and mark the Jewish holidays during the...

28.01.2026 30

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Israel’s antisemitism confab welcomes far-right pols, but draws less fire than last year

Event organized by Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli spotlighted threat of jihadism, as well as dangers from right and left

27.01.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

At Knesset antisemitism event, European lawmakers blame Islamism, policy failures

Visiting politicians from hard-right parties warn of ‘takeover from within’ by radical Muslims, ahead of controversial confab Tuesday

26.01.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Hosting Europe’s far-right again, minister says Diaspora criticism ‘just a disagreement’

As now-annual conference on fighting antisemitism kicks off, Amichai Chikli insists nationalists should be embraced as partners in fighting the main...

26.01.2026 100

The Times of Israel

Zev Stub