94-year-old Former Auschwitz Guard Facing Six-year Jail Sentence
Prosecutors announce intentions to seek jail term for Reinhold Hanning, who admitted knowing that Jews were being killed during his duty.
Jewish World
Why a British Priest Shouldn’t Explain What Jews Think
In characterizing Haredim as anti-Zionist, columnist Giles Fraser came close to dividing us into 'good' and 'bad' Jews.
Jewish Gravestones Smashed in Britain
'This is a sickening act of anti-Semitism which we are taking very seriously,' say local police in Manchester.
Alberto Nisman Maybe 'Induced' to Kill Himself, Prosecutor Says
Viviana Fein, who was removed from the investigation of Nisman's mysterious death, had said before that it was likely suicide.
Birthright Participant Kills Himself on Trip to Israel
The man's family and the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv were reportedly notified of the death.
This Day in Jewish History
This Day in Jewish History 1941: Jewish Commando Dies on Mission for British in Iraq
As head of an underground Jewish resistance group, David Raziel had been pursued by the British. Come WWII, he would offer his help.
Jewish World Comment
North Carolina's Bathroom Law Puts Transgender Lives at Risk
HB2 supporters claim the law is about safety. But denying transgender individuals basic human rights and rejecting them from society only serves to increase their likelihood of attempting suicide. It is our obligation, as Jews, to save them.
Jewish Holidays & Traditions
Jewish Holidays: The Calendar
From Rosh Hashanah to Tisha B'Av, a calendar of key holidays and commermorations.
Portion of the Week
Torah Portion of the Week: God’s Little Acres
Parashat Behar presents a profound alternative to the modern concepts of possession and liberty.
Kosher Cuisine
Shabbat Meals Go Upscale in Book Penned by High Priestess of Kosher Cuisine
Efrat Libfroind’s new book of recipes for the Sabbath tries to take hot plate reheating into account and make preparation simple. Does it pass the kitchen test?
