Live From the Newsroom: Haaretz’s Judaism, Israel and Diaspora Conference

Due to the pandemic, the conference went online with appearances by President Rivlin and U.S. Ambassador Friedman. On the agenda: Israel’s duty towards Jewish communities in time of coronavirus

Opinion The Great British Disenfranchisement of the Jews

Pushed out of the anti-Semitic left and repelled by the nativist right, Jews are now at a unique political disadvantage among U.K. minorities

WATCH Deborah Lipstadt at Haaretz Judaism Conference: Israeli Government 'Sold Out' Memory of the Holocaust

Haaretz hosted its first ever Judaism, Israel and Diaspora Conference. Its vision: To expand the definition of Judaism

51% of Israeli Jews Believe U.S. Jews Not Supportive Enough of Israel, Haaretz Poll Finds

New survey commissioned for Wednesday’s inaugural Judaism, Israel and Diaspora Conference offers fascinating snapshot of Israeli Jews’ views on God, observance and their U.S. counterparts

Gantz Vows to ‘Nurture’ Jewish Pluralism, Revive Western Wall Deal

Addressing Jewish Agency Board of Governors, Kahol Lavan leader says he is ‘confident’ Israel can defend itself from Iran

It's Complicated The Status of anti-Semitism in Contemporary America and Britain

In their new books, Bari Weiss and Keith Kahn-Harris tackle how ‘the oldest hatred’ plays out on the right and left of the political spectrum

Opinion From Glass Capsule to Civil Caucus

We need men and women from diverse occupations who will speak openly about the importance of Israel's relationship with the American Jewish community, and how it affects their personal and professional lives

Rare Kafka Letters in Hebrew, Finally Returned to Israel, Reveal Writer's Deep Love for the Language

Artifacts from the literary estate that was delivered to the National Library of Israel this summer include letters Kafka wrote to his Hebrew teacher as well as lists of expressions next to their meaning in German

Left vs. Right? The Battle for U.S. Jews’ Hearts on the Israel Question Is Far More Complex

Jewish liberals and Jewish leftists are fighting it out over whether criticism of far-left voices amounts to a common cause with racists and white supremacists

When You Learn Your Grandpa Was a Jewish Partisan Hero – and a Fervent Stalinist

A French journalist explores three generations of 'bad Jews'

Immigration to Israel Is on the Rise Thanks to These 'non-Jews'

Two out of every three immigrants to Israel come from either Russia or Ukraine, but most aren't recognized as Jewish – which makes things like marrying, starting a family and getting buried a problem

Hundreds of Holocaust Survivors in Austria, Slovakia Vaccinated on Auschwitz Liberation Day

Earlier this week, the president of the European Jewish Congress called on all countries in the EU to ensure that Holocaust survivors have access to coronavirus vaccines as quickly as possible

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Pope Warns Against New Nationalism

'To remember is an expression of humanity. To remember is a sign of civility. To remember is a condition for a better future of peace and fraternity,' said Francis

The Coronavirus Forced Holocaust Memory to Go Fully Online – Can It Survive?

Alongside the benefits of digitization, the online arena poses a unique threat to the memory of the Shoah, from Holocaust distortion to denial, and even fake history

'Crazy and Evil': Bill Gates Surprised by Pandemic Conspiracies

'Nobody would have predicted that I and Dr. Fauci would be so prominent in these really evil theories,' Gates said

Holocaust Survivors Mark Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary Online Amid Pandemic

Many Holocaust survivors in the United States, Israel and elsewhere find themselves in a state of previously unimaginable isolation due to the coronavirus

Opinion Hashtagging the Holocaust: How COVID Gave Death Camps New Life Online

Pandemic lockdowns pushed Holocaust memorials to produce innovative, immersive and interactive ways to engage with a distanced audience, from Zoom testimonies to concentration camp tours on Instagram Live

Facebook Among Worst Social Media Platforms at Combating Holocaust Denial, Report Finds

The assessment grades 10 social media platforms according to their respective Holocaust denial and general hate speech policies, response rates and enforcement actions. Twitch ranked highest with a 'B' rating

Opinion When a Historian Dares to Research Polish Holocaust Crimes

900 Holocaust Survivors Died of COVID-19 in Israel Last Year

Victims of coronavirus made up five percent of the 17,000 Holocaust survivors who died during the year, Israel’s Holocaust Survivors’ Rights Authority says ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron to Retire

Baron, 66, expanded the Post newsroom from 580 journalists when he arrived to over 1,000 this year. The newsroom won 10 Pulitzer Prizes under his leadership

Yellen Confirmed as First Female Treasury Chief

Yellen, 74, made history in 2014 when she became the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve

Living Next Door to Auschwitz: Why an Israeli Guy Moved in Near the Camp

A soccer team and a beer factory are forgotten evidence of the active Jewish life in Oswiecim, the town next to the Auschwitz extermination camp. A 29-year-old Israeli has decided to go live there

Don't Let the Smiles of These Children Survivors of the Holocaust Mislead You

A new online photography exhibition at Yad Vashem examines the lives of Jewish children right after the Holocaust

Analysis The ultra-Orthodox Street Has Been Ablaze for 5 Days, and Rabbis Can't Stop the Flames

The violence in Haredi communities this week over police enforcement of the coronavirus lockdown is the price the rabbis are paying for autonomy

Argentina Jewish Family Attacked by Passengers in Car Shouting ‘Death to the Jews’

The Cordoba government reported that the alleged assailants were arrested in connection with the physical and verbal attack on a family

After Days of Clashes With ultra-Orthodox Over COVID Rules, Israeli Police Brace for More

Large forces deploy to major ultra-Orthodox communities as tensions peak and politicians deliver mixed messages

For Centuries, Jews Thrived in This Tajikistan City. Now Its Last Jew Has Died

Jura Abaev, who died last week at the age of 93, had served as the spiritual leader of the Khujad synagogue and had also immigrated to Israel three times – but returned each time, calling Khujand the only home he ever had

Seth Rogen Calls Ted Cruz a Fascist — and Something Much Worse

The Texas senator and the comedian have been sniping at each other for days on Twitter. (Warning: graphic language)

MLK and Rabbi Heschel Fought for Civil Rights Together. Their Daughters Say the Struggle Isn't Done

Reconciliation, reparation and justice in racism-ridden America can be achieved by the joint efforts of Blacks and Jews driven by the visions of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel, their daughters say

Ugandan Jews Not Eligible to Immigrate to Israel, State Informs High Court

Decision overrules Jewish Agency, which had formally recognized the 2,000-strong Abayudaya community several years ago. A ruling in favor of the state could have serious repercussions for 'emerging Jewish communities’ around the world

Italian Jewish Community Rejects Apology by Fascist-era King's Heir for Race Laws

The last heir of the disgraced House of Savoy, whose family had until now refused to apologize, attempts to atone for his ancestor's role in Mussolini's racial policies

How Germany’s Far-right Party Is Luring Jewish Voters in This Year’s Election

The Jewish branch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is minuscule, but its co-chair says ‘many Jews’ will be voting for the anti-immigrant party in September. Not a chance, say other Jewish groups

Schumer: Trump Must Be Investigated for 'Attempted Sedition'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for investigation into a report Trump want to replace the acting attorney general in an attempt to overturn the election