Florida Teen Accused of Killing Rabbi Allowed Bail, Judge Rules
A Florida teenager accused of killing a Brooklyn rabbi in Florida can remain out of jail on bail through the end of his murder trial, a judge ruled.
Adelson Suit Against Jewish Democratic Group Is Reheard
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s bid to reinstate a defamation lawsuit against the National Jewish Democratic Council and two of its formal principals had a hearing in Nevada Supreme Court.
Soldier Who Shot Downed Palestinian Terrorist: ‘I Feared Bomb Belt’
The Israeli soldier who shot and killed a downed Palestinian assailant reportedly told a military appeals court that he could have been dead rather than in court if the attacker had been wired with explosives. “My hands were full of my comrade’s blood. I was enraged. In a split second I decided…
Edinburgh Students Vote 62% for BDS
The Edinburgh University Students’ Association passed a motion backing a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions resolution against Israel.
Russian TV Yanks ‘Flying While Orthodox’ Video
A state-funded Russian television network pulled offline a video that ridiculed the air travel restrictions of some Orthodox Jews.
Australia School Headmistress Sued Over Sex Abuse Claim
The former principal of a Jewish day school in Melbourne is being sued by one of her alleged victims.
Croatian Jews Will Boycott Official Holocaust Ceremony
The Jewish community in Croatia said it will boycott the country’s official Holocaust commemoration events this year to protest alleged government inaction to curb neo-Nazism.
Australia Rabbi Says Synagogue Vandals ‘Damn Lucky’ To Escape
A Sydney rabbi whose synagogue was spray-painted with swastikas excoriated the vandals on Facebook.
Israel Vows Probe of Companies Named in #PanamaPapers Expose
Israel’s Tax Authority will investigate Israeli companies and individuals whose are identified as having offshore accounts in a dump of leaked documents known as the Panama Papers.
