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On Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, Zelensky criminalizes antisemitism in Ukraine

On Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, Zelensky criminalizes antisemitism in Ukraine

The country’s Jewish president signs a law making hate crimes against Jews punishable by up to eight years in prison

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North Macedonian synagogue hit by arson in country’s 1st antisemitic attack since Holocaust

North Macedonian synagogue hit by arson in country’s 1st antisemitic attack since Holocaust

Attack on Skopje synagogue in country with just 200 Jews is latest in a string of such incidents throughout the world

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In parliament, Polish MP calls Israel ‘new Third Reich,’ waves Israeli flag with swastika

In parliament, Polish MP calls Israel ‘new Third Reich,’ waves Israeli flag with swastika

Far-right Konrad Berkowicz prompts outrage from fellow lawmakers with display, as he accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza; Israel embassy pans...

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Gaza shoe display in Amsterdam appears to appropriate Holocaust imagery ahead of Yom Hashoah

Gaza shoe display in Amsterdam appears to appropriate Holocaust imagery ahead of Yom Hashoah

Exhibit in Dam Square by pro-Palestinian nonprofit commemorates Palestinian children killed in Gaza war, drawing criticism

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Jerusalem ceremony recognizes four Jews who rescued other Jews during Holocaust

Jerusalem ceremony recognizes four Jews who rescued other Jews during Holocaust

B’nai B’rith-KKL-JNF citation honors heroes who endangered their own lives to save fellow community members in World War II

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Who still reads Holocaust stories? A publisher sees shifting trends after October 7

Who still reads Holocaust stories? A publisher sees shifting trends after October 7

Demand for Holocaust memoirs is falling amid rising antisemitism and changing consumer patterns. A non-Jewish Dutch woman has made it her mission to...

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2025 toll of Diaspora Jews killed in antisemitic attacks was highest in three decades

2025 toll of Diaspora Jews killed in antisemitic attacks was highest in three decades

TAU study finds shift in types of anti-Jewish events, with violence becoming the norm; Australia, Canada see highest yearly numbers of antisemitic...

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Amid echoes of war, these survivors will light Yom Hashoah torches in pre-recorded ceremony

Amid echoes of war, these survivors will light Yom Hashoah torches in pre-recorded ceremony

Yad Vashem announces that the live broadcast of this year’s event, under the theme ‘The Jewish Family During the Holocaust,’ has been replaced...

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As Anglo immigration grows, developers rethink ways to cultivate communal roots

From rabbi-led neighborhoods to group purchases, new approaches aim to ease immigrants’ transition as a post-Oct. 7 wave of newcomers seeks to blend...

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Housing snapshot March 2026: Prices dip again after two-month rise

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

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For Jerusalem’s Haredim, it’s business as usual during wartime Passover shopping rush

As war with Iran keeps tourists away and quiets the Mahane Yehuda market, ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods remain packed with locals preparing for the...

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Passover hotel programs see mass exodus as war disrupts holiday travel plans

Flight cancellations and security concerns make the journey in and out of Israel nonviable for tens of thousands, dealing a blow to the growing kosher...

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187 years after deadly Iran pogrom, Mashhad crypto-Jews are focus of Jerusalem exhibit

Now at Israel’s National Library, display shows how the Jewish community of Iranian city outwardly acted as Muslims for over a century after a...

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Immigrating to Israel during war ‘closes a circle,’ Iranian-American Jew says

Sami Rahamim, whose parents left Shiraz in 1949, is one of 30 new citizens arriving Wednesday, despite travel restrictions

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Half-asleep, sheltering underground: Tel Aviv residents seek normalcy under rocket fire

From tent-city shelters to empty offices and shopping malls, residents navigate fatigue and fear while trying to maintain a semblance of routine...

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Arabic-language Wikipedia filled with terrorist propaganda, bias – report

Up to 50% of citations in some articles about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict come from messaging put out by Hamas, Hezbollah and other terror...

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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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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‘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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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