Iceland

Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center - interview

"Our first priority was just to connect with people on a personal level, on an individual level, and find out what people felt was missing," Rabbi Feldman told The Jerusalem Post.

Jewish community at the opening ceremony of the Beit Shvidler Jewish Center of Iceland.
 Noam Bettan representing Israel and guests celebrate during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle on May 17, 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts

Here, posters display assassinated military leaders, including IRGC commander-in-chief Hossein Salami (center), in Tehran at the end of June.

Six countries designate IRGC terrorist organization following discussions with Sa'ar

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance


Israel draws tough Euro qualifying group

National team drawn into Group A with perennial powerhouse Serbia, up-and-coming Montenegro as well as the weaker Slovakia, Estonia and Iceland.

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Iceland votes to recognize Palestinian state

Vote paves way for formal recognition; Iceland FM says his country is first Western European country to take this step.

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Iceland: Jewish community celebrates new beginnings

Reykjavik community holds formal Rosh Hashana services with a rabbi and a Torah scroll for first time since end of WWII.

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A kosher visit to one of the most beautiful places on earth

Iceland remains a breathtaking land of volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, craters, glacial lakes and glaciers.

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Iceland volcano stops spewing disruptive ash cloud

Lingering ash still causing problems for European air travel but eruption apparently stops producing new ash clouds, weather officials say.

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Ash cloud hits UK flights, Britain says airspace open

250 flights canceled due to ash cloud from Icelandic volcano; Ryanair flies plane through Scottish airspace to show lack of danger.

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Iceland shuts main airport after volcano eruption

Europe eyes spread of ash distribution after "very powerful volcano" erupts; Reykjavik airport closed, more closures expected.

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The Jerusalem Post

Damari’s brace boosts Israel over Iceland at Bloomfield

National team dominates in first half but nearly gives away win in friendly match as level drops after break.

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Youngsters get time to shine as Iceland visits Bloomfield

“Before we arrive at the matches against Latvia and Georgia it is important we give our up-and-coming players a chance,” says Israel coach.

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