Hero Lori saved lives in Chabad Pesach shooting

Lori Kaye’s heroism saved many lives when a gunman walked into Chabad of Poway Synagogue outside San Diego and opened fire with an AR-type assault weapon during services on the last day...

Israel may release prisoners in exchange for fallen soldiers

Israel released two Syrian prisoners in return for the remains and personal effects of First Sergeant Zachary Baumel, killed in action in 1982, last Sunday. Russia mediated the release, pressing Israel to agree the ‘goodwill gesture’ with Syrian President Bashar Assad. And...

Inspirational great-grandma Flora completes 21st London marathon

Jewish runners were among a record number of competitors to complete the 26.2 mile Virgin Money London marathon last Sunday. Over 40,000 racers took in the party atmosphere whether they...

Violent Robbery at Nairobi Chabad House, Rabbi, Wife, Beaten, Injured

Both Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, Rabbi Shmuel Notik and his wife Chaya, were robbed by a group of five locals overnight Wednesday, at...

Sack Shadow Justice Minister Burgon says former Labour MP

Shadow Justice Minister Richard Burgon should resign or be sacked over incitement against Zionists comments that he made at a Labour Party meeting in 2014 according to a former Labour Party MP. The Leeds East MP refuted any notion he made such comments on...

Bibi vows to lead everyone at victory party

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to be a leader to everyone in Israel at an election victory celebration at the International Convention Center in...

Community support for all over Pesach

Jewish charities and organisations are gearing up for Pesach to benefit communities across the country. Mock seders, singing and arts ‘n’ crafts have been just some of a plethora...

Female soldiers will not join IDF Armored Corps

Israel Defense Forces will not integrate female soldiers into the Armored Corps. The decision comes after a successful training course for female troops as tank crewwomen last year. A cost-benefit analysis ruled out...

Hammers to ban fans chanting anti-Semitic song

West Ham United FC will ban for life any fans it identifies chanting an anti-Semitic song about rivals Tottenham Hotspur before their match against Manchester United on Saturday. Footage was posted on Twitter. The club, which...

Holocaust initiative reaches record 30,000 people

The Yellow Candle Project is set to engage a record number of community members for a third successive year. Some 30,000 candles will be distributed across 150 communal organisations. Outside the Jewish community, leading figures...

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