Category: Jewish
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Children rescued from ‘Lev Tahor’ sect damage Guatemala care facility
As a result, authorities were forced to relocate them to another facility. Meanwhile, sect members gathered near where the 200 rescued individuals were being held and protested against the operation. Rescue operation in Guatemala Sources familiar… Continue Reading
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Light a candle in the world’s largest digital menorah
Over the past year, Jewish communities in Israel and abroad faced challenges from rising antisemitism to war; this Hanukkah, the Global Light initiative symbolizes Jewish unity worldwide; a digital menorah on featured Ynet and projected in… Continue Reading
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Pair deny IS-inspired plot for gun attack on UK Jewish community
Two men have denied plotting an Islamic State-inspired gun attack on the Jewish community in the UK. Walid Saadaoui, 37, and Amar Hussein, 51, pleaded not guilty on Friday to preparing acts of terrorism between 13 December 2023 and 9 May. … Continue Reading
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What’s everybody reading? Readers suggest the defining Jewish books of the 21st century
Last December, in a column about the Jewish books of 2023, I predicted that “next year’s list will include a slew of books dealing with the crisis in Israel or will be read through the lens of the war.” It was an easy… Continue Reading
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Israelis living abroad feel more connected to Jewish community, other Israelis post O
A new survey by the World Zionist Organization reveals that 75% of Israelis abroad feel a stronger connection to their Diaspora community after October 7; However, fears of hostility and insecurity persist, with only 40% viewing Israel as a safe… Continue Reading
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Antisemitism in Norway at highest level since World War II
There has been a sharp and troubling increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Norway Post-October 7. The Jewish community in Norway, which numbers only about 1,500 members, reports the highest levels of hostility since World War II,… Continue Reading
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64% surge in Jewish women seeking help after sexual violence
Jewish Women’s Aid has reported a staggering 64% increase in the number of clients seeking help after experiencing sexual violence. New figures released by the charity show a significant rise in the number of women and children seeking… Continue Reading
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‘Must Do Better!’ The community’s verdict on the Starmer government so far
Keir Starmer and his inner circle are accused of under-estimating the scale of communal solidarity with Israel at war, during Labour’s first months in power. The party leadership did not foresee the backlash from a sizable section of the… Continue Reading
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Assailants fire at Jewish girls school in Toronto, vandalize local menorah
Assailants opened fire in Toronto’s Jewish Bais Chaya Mushka girls elementary school on Thursday for the third time this year. No injuries were reported, but the shooting raised significant concern within Canada’s Jewish community. The bullets… Continue Reading
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Guatemalan authorities rescue 160 children from extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor
Over 480 police officers, soldiers and psychologists took part in the operation, during which computers, phones and other equipment were confiscated as potential evidence. 4 View gallery Guatemalan forces with the rescued children (Photo:… Continue Reading