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‘Transformative’: After 25 years, has Birthright Israel really reshaped US Jewry?

‘Transformative’: After 25 years, has Birthright Israel really reshaped US Jewry?

Analysts debate the successes – and failings – of the iconic Jewish heritage trip as it surpasses 900,000 young adults brought on free visits to...

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As prices rise, Haredi Jerusalemites line shops — and soup kitchens — ahead of Passover

Despite rampant poverty in Mea Shearim neighborhood and a 5% rise in Passover food costs, demand for high-end goods is high, but so is reliance on...

11.04.2025 20

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Charges of voter fraud mar ‘incredibly important’ World Zionist Congress elections

Charges of voter fraud mar ‘incredibly important’ World Zionist Congress elections

Amid record US Jewish turnout halfway through vote, new allegations threaten the legitimacy of elections that will help allocate $5 billion in funding...

11.04.2025 20

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With ‘engaging’ approach to Holocaust storytelling, Yad Vashem targets next generation

With ‘engaging’ approach to Holocaust storytelling, Yad Vashem targets next generation

A new audiovisual experience and live theater at the national museum and memorial raise questions about Shoah education after survivors pass on

10.04.2025 10

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Schools in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan portray Jews fairly – report

Schools in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan portray Jews fairly – report

Findings on Muslim-majority Central Asian countries more encouraging than previous investigations into European countries

08.04.2025 10

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Antisemitism among Irish Christians at ‘Medieval’ levels, say researchers

Antisemitism among Irish Christians at ‘Medieval’ levels, say researchers

New survey finds religious narratives play a ‘massive role’ in strong anti-Jewish and anti-Israel trends, with Catholics far less supportive of...

04.04.2025 10

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Study finds Egyptian state media overwhelmingly anti-Israel, antisemitic

Study finds Egyptian state media overwhelmingly anti-Israel, antisemitic

Research says 87% of opinion pieces about Israel in country’s two leading news outlets speak negatively about the Jewish state, and 30% of those...

02.04.2025 10

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In Biblical call against Trump, Cory Booker proclaims, ‘Hineni’ — I am here

In Biblical call against Trump, Cory Booker proclaims, ‘Hineni’ — I am here

19 hours into record-breaking Senate speech against president, New Jersey Democrat cites Hebrew phrase, later talks of Gaza hostages, fixes yellow...

02.04.2025 40

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Jerusalem municipality begins work on massive First Station expansion

Jerusalem municipality begins work on massive First Station expansion

New residential and business hub will include train stations and a controversial cable car to the Old City and the Western Wall

02.04.2025 30

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Why do US Jews leave Orthodoxy? A new study tries to map out the reasons

Why do US Jews leave Orthodoxy? A new study tries to map out the reasons

A survey of 29 formerly religious subjects by the Orthodox Union concludes synagogues and schools must adopt more inclusive mindsets while parents...

01.04.2025 20

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Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in March 2025

Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in March 2025

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

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Right-wing politics take center stage at Israel’s controversial antisemitism confab

Right-wing politics take center stage at Israel’s controversial antisemitism confab

Amid boycotts due to inclusion of far-right EU lawmakers, Jerusalem event features appearances from Bosnian leader facing arrest warrant and...

28.03.2025 20

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Herzog tells Jewish leaders antisemitism ‘surged into a terrifying threat’ post-Oct. 7

Herzog tells Jewish leaders antisemitism ‘surged into a terrifying threat’ post-Oct. 7

Meet comes on eve of controversial Israeli conference; sources say those in attendance were not focused on the invitations of far-right European...

27.03.2025 50

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Israel’s antisemitism confab to start amid controversy over far-right invitees

Israel’s antisemitism confab to start amid controversy over far-right invitees

Several high-profile figures will not appear at the Diaspora Ministry event, despite a compromise brokered by President Herzog

26.03.2025 30

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Argentina to declassify documents about Nazi ‘ratline’ escape routes after WWII

Argentina to declassify documents about Nazi ‘ratline’ escape routes after WWII

Following a promise by president Javier Milei last month, documents including banking and financial transactions will be publicly released

26.03.2025 20

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Study: ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama and all other top AI models show anti-Jewish, anti-Israel bias

Study: ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama and all other top AI models show anti-Jewish, anti-Israel bias

ADL report says Llama most problematic, providing unreliable and sometimes outright false responses to questions related to Jewish people and Israel;...

25.03.2025 50

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Central bank moves to limit financing offers on new homes

While contractors embraced deferred payments and balloon loans for jittery customers after October 7, 2023, the trend now poses risks for the market

23.03.2025 20

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Jerusalem court sides with residents over city planners in precedent-setting case

District court blocks proposed construction project for the Rasco neighborhood, saying it failed to comply with an existing master plan

20.03.2025 20

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Study: Nearly a million Israelis live abroad, changing the face of European Jewry

While most live in the US, Europe is now home to some 30% of Israelis abroad, bringing ‘significant transformation’ to local communities,...

20.03.2025 30

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Detained activist Mahmoud Khalil urges renewed student pro-Palestinian protests

In letter from jail, Columbia student accused of pro-Hamas views calls himself a ‘political prisoner,’ describes his arrest as a...

20.03.2025 50

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Despite low foot traffic, D-City design mall continues to defy expectations

While the mall feels nearly empty, the home stores remain committed to maintaining a presence, and the event halls and entertainment centers keep...

20.03.2025 30

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Herzog offers compromise to salvage controversial antisemitism conference

President will host a private meeting with Jewish leaders at his home, without far-right European politicians many find objectionable

20.03.2025 9

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ADL chief Greenblatt drops out of Israeli antisemitism confab over far-right invitees

Previously scheduled speaker joins a growing list of figures who have withdrawn from Israeli government event to protest the inclusion of far-right...

19.03.2025 30

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Australian political rivals pledge to rebuild Melbourne’s firebombed synagogue

Both the ruling Labour Party and the opposition Liberals say they’ll spend more than $20 million, with combating antisemitism a hot-button issue...

18.03.2025 10

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ADL: Anti-Israel Wikipedia editors colluding in anti-Israel bias on site

At least 30 Wikipedia editors work together to inject the online encyclopedia with misinformation bias, watchdog claims

18.03.2025 30

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Trump says Tehran ‘responsible’ for Houthi attacks after group targets US ships

US president vows Iran will ‘suffer the consequences’ for proxy’s actions; chants of ‘Death to America, death to...

18.03.2025 30

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UK chief rabbi joins those exiting Israeli antisemitism confab over far-right invitees

Ephraim Mirvis says he’s canceling after being ‘made aware’ of attendance by populist European politicians; Diaspora Ministry...

18.03.2025 10

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Still fighting for survivors, Claims Conference sees new battle over Holocaust memory

Conference president Gideon Taylor discusses adapting Holocaust education for post-October 7 generation, continued efforts to secure compensation for...

13.03.2025 40

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Isolated and excluded: New survey highlights challenges of global LGBTQ+ Jews of Color

Survey of 90 Jews in 20 states and four international locations conducted by US nonprofit Keshet finds most communities have a lot of work to do to...

13.03.2025 40

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Writer who wanted to ‘ram a knife down Jews’ throats’ acquitted by Belgian court

Jewish organizations around the world condemn the ruling, saying it sets a dangerous precedent for condoning future antisemitism

12.03.2025 30

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‘Cool’ new ad for Yad Vashem raises questions about Holocaust museum’s direction

Some Israelis startled by TV spot with beaming keyboard player touting new sound and light show at institution dedicated to preserving the memory...

11.03.2025 30

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Canadian Jewish groups underwhelmed by national forum for combatting antisemitism

Ottawa government pledges, including $10 million toward fighting hatred, seen by Jewish organizations as too little, too late

09.03.2025 50

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Team building: New program gathers Jewish leaders to take on big Jewish problems

President Isaac Herzog conceived of the Voice of the People initiative as a ‘Jewish Davos’ to see what a diverse group of concerned Jews can...

07.03.2025 10

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87 years on, German gallery returns stolen portraits to heirs of Jewish art dealer

Nazis seized Bruno Cassirer’s prestigious publishing house and art gallery in 1938; works by Max Liebermann and Max Slevogt will be displayed in a...

03.03.2025 10

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ADL report card finds some campuses fixing responses to antisemitism

Survey of 135 schools shows many universities have enacted major policy changes, but many still failing to properly protect Jewish students

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Russia says it foiled terror plot targeting Jewish institution, metro

Suspect, member of unspecified terror group, purchased materials to create IEDs and scouted out targets before being shot and killed during nighttime...

03.03.2025 10

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Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in February 2025

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

28.02.2025 30

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Housing Ministry plans to encourage long-term rentals as Israelis priced out of purchasing

With more Israelis renting instead of buying homes, the Construction and Housing Ministry is working on a strategic plan to make the market serve all...

28.02.2025 20

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Gaza polio vaccination drive reached 600,000 children in five days, WHO says

UN health agency chief says ceasefire enabled even more children to be reached than in previous rounds, including those who may have been missed due...

27.02.2025 10

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Almost 2/3 of American Jews oppose Trump’s Gaza displacement plan – survey

Poll shows major gaps between views of Israeli and US Jews on issue; only a third of respondents say they have strong trust that Trump will fight...

27.02.2025 10

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High prices, construction putting pressure on Tel Aviv rental market

Interest in renting in the country’s business hub has declined since the war, and some owners are cutting prices, agents say

27.02.2025 30

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With 66% rise in academic boycotts, Israeli universities gear up to fight back

Boycotts of Israeli institutions and researchers won’t stop anytime soon and Israel needs to adapt to the situation, report finds

25.02.2025 20

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Survey: 1/3 of UK Christians believe Jews ‘still talk too much’ about the Holocaust

Professor who conducted poll notes that unlike in US, those in UK with conservative religious attitudes are less sympathetic to Israel and...

20.02.2025 80

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University of Central Florida suspends fraternity for antisemitic hazing ritual

Campus chapter of Pi Gamma Delta allegedly bound and blindfolded a student and forced him to hold a swastika

18.02.2025 20

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Top ultra-Orthodox rabbi urges Haredi parties to shun Zionist institutions

Statement could have implications for Haredi participation in the World Zionist Congress elections next month

18.02.2025 30

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Head of hawkish ZOA group cheers Trump plan to clear Gaza, but wants Strip for Israel

Zionist Organization of America president Morton Klein says he is encouraged by new US administration, calling it ‘most pro-Israel I’ve...

17.02.2025 10

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Trump’s Gaza proposal will jeopardize Israel’s future, JCPA head warns

Jewish Council for Public Affairs CEO Amy Spitalnick says there is consensus among US Jews that Israel needs to get the hostages home and create a...

17.02.2025 10

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Israel to ease immigration red tape with faster professional licensing

The reform will allow new immigrants in certain fields to start working on accreditation before arriving in Israel and speed up proceedings that now...

17.02.2025 20

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Jewish Florida man arrested after shooting 2 Israelis he thought were Palestinians

Mordechai Brafman tells police he killed both men, though victims, a father and son, escaped with just a grazing and shoulder injury

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After his release from Gaza, Amazon finally says hostage Troufanov was an employee

Over 16 months after Sasha Troufanov was abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, global retail platform for the first time publicly acknowledges he...

16.02.2025 40

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