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Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds
Only a small number of those reported to be fasting partially or not at all are older people, according to the survey data, suggesting that the reasons are more linked to health or principle.
An American perspective: Why Yom Kippur still brings Jews together, even without belief - opinion
Budapest Jewish community reopens, rededicates 100-year-old historic Rákospalota synagogue
Jerusalem Reform synagogue egged on Rosh Hashanah in second attack in a month
Long Island town ordered to pay $19M after blocking Chabad synagogue construction
Rabbi Aaron Konikov and Lubavitch of Old Westbury sued the Village of Old Westbury in 2008 after the village unlawfully blocked construction on the rabbi's property.
Inside Chiburim: Yaron Shane’s mission to help IDF soldiers find Love After War
Yaron Shane shares how Love After War connects Israel’s soldiers and veterans with mentors and potential life partners.
A Lego on the seder plate: Temple Israel calls for new ritual object after attack
“This Passover, we’re adding something new to our Seder plates: a single Lego block,” Temple Israel wrote in a post on Facebook.
Budapest: Spa hotel, Jewish heritage, and Danube nights
Mark and David explore the beauty and grandeur of Budapest, where the Danube divides the historic hills of Buda and the lively boulevards of Pest.
Chief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks
“Just as we demand full protection for synagogues and for Jewish lives, so too we reject any harm to mosques, churches, and all houses of prayer...and all religious violence," Rabbi Bar wrote.
First cohort of Belgian soldiers take up position outside Jewish sites as security bolstered
The move follows an explosion this month at a synagogue in Liege, an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam, and an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam.
Under attack at home and abroad, the Jewish people stand as one - opinion
From Beit Shemesh to Michigan, Jews worldwide have faced tragedy are connected by a shared destiny.
Studying under fire: Israel's students navigate exams, sirens, daily life during Iran war
Israeli students juggle Zoom classes, sirens, and exams while navigating life during war with Iran.
New York police arrest hate crime suspect threatening local rabbi online
Rabbi Cutler had been made aware of the threats against him days earlier, which had been reported to New York State Police without his knowledge.
NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding
While the Temple Israel attack prompted a heightened sense of alarm among Jewish institutions, some argue that, after years of bolstering security, there is little left to reinforce.
