Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) reported Thursday that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested on charges of collecting “classified information” from a military complex in the city of Ekaterinburg. The group did not state when the arrest actually took place. The FSB is alleging that Gershkovich “was acting on US orders to collect

A grassroots charm offensive in the predominantly ultra-Orthodox city had locals handing out treats to thousands of protesting out-of-towners

Can the government that brought the country to the brink of civil war advance a needed judicial reform process? Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss.

Israeli research finds that some children with this rare mental illness carry genetic mutations previously found in people with language, learning, and developmental challenges

Rioting group in Jerusalem chased man, damaged his vehicle after rally in support of judicial overhaul; pro-government march to be held in Tel Aviv Thursday evening

“And there’s nothin’ cold as ashes after the fire is gone” — L. E. White (recorded as a duet by Loretta Lyn and Conway Twitty) “This is the ritual of the burnt offering: The burnt offering itself shall remain where it is burned upon the altar all night until morning, while the fire on the

Border Police officers caught two suspects stealing produce from a field in the Megiddo regional council. During the past week, Border Police officers, together with Hashomer Hachadash and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, launched an offensive operation to stop illegal picking in almond orchards in the Megiddo regional council in northern Israel. During the

According to Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch, every mitzvah – and every detail of every mitzvah – is suffused with divine wisdom on how to live a virtuous life. Unfortunately, over the centuries – due to persecution and dispersion – the wisdom inherent in these laws was largely lost. The letter of the law was meticulously

Community, angry that most Jewish Israelis didn’t defend its rights during decades of discrimination, feels it doesn’t have a place in rallies featuring generals as speakers

Judge rejects PM’s son’s counterclaim; ex-Labor lawmaker says money will fight incitement, violence against women: ‘Maybe he’ll finally learn his despicable behavior has a price’

The head of The Jewish Federations of North America discusses the importance of cooperation despite differences.

The chief judge of the Nazareth District Court, Judge Asher Kola, announced on Thursday the acquittal of Roman Zadorov, who was convicted three times for the murder of Tair Rada in her school in Qatzrin in the Golan Heights. Zadorov burst into tears upon hearing the verdict. “We did it, I can’t believe it,” his

To view all the Torah Lessons, Click Here Parashat Tzav Presented By: Rav Eli Ozarowski Written by: Ori Engelman In Parashat Tzav, the midrash teaches that the building up of Jerusalem and Zion is dependent upon the “Olah” sacrifice. Question What is so unique about the “Olah” sacrifice? Answer Jerusalem shares the core characteristics of

UTJ’s Moshe Gafni reportedly makes offer during recent meeting, is rebuffed by leader of centrist National Unity party

Muslim-majority state loses soccer tourney hosting rights after governors called to ban Israel; Indonesians inundate Instagram page of presidential candidate with negative comments

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has announced new steps to improve security in Jewish communities and crack down on antisemitic crimes. According to the plan, Synagogues and religious schools will be granted 15 million GBP for protective security measures in 2023-24 as part of the Jewish Community Protective Security grant, a one million GBP increase

There is no telling how far he will go next time if Itamar Ben Gvir succeeds in delivering on the law and order campaign which turned him into the story of the last elections. And Ben Gvir knows that. That’s why, as Minister of National Security, he fought for an unprecedented increase in the police

Republican White House ticket hopeful says comments ‘outrageous,’ while Florida senator suggests US president responsible if Israel were to be attacked by Hezbollah, Hamas or Iran

It is not for nothing that the prelude to the book, “BANNED: How Facebook Enables Militant Islamic Jihad” (Aug. 31, 2016, WND Books), opens thusly: “The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”- George Orwell. If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not

Demonstrators briefly block vehicle access to parliament before being dispersed, with 5 detained; they also condemn ‘militia of thugs’ being formed for Ben Gvir

Two US Army Black Hawk helicopters have crashed during a training mission in Kentucky. Only few details are currently available. The accident happened at about 10 pm Wednesday evening when two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, went down near Fort Campbell in Trigg County, Kentucky. A local radio station said

Iran is attempting to infiltrate Africa through economic collaborations with the purpose of recruiting locals for terrorist operations. Footage obtained by Iran International shows the Tanzanian integration of Iranian Intelligence Ministry officer Hamidreza Abraheh, who describes all of the Ministry’s departments and their responsibilities. According to Iran International, Abraheh, also known as Hamid Salari, is

In letter to Netanyahu and Herzog signed by former judicial, political and business officials, they call for selection of judges to remain ‘free of political pressure’

The Greek Police have just arrested two individuals who were part of an Iranian terror network planning terror attacks against Jews, including a Jewish restaurant, and Israelis in the country. At the same time, Azerbaijani MP Fazil Mustafa, a sharp critic of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was shot near his home. This comes after

* Translation by Yehoshua Siskin Several days ago, several thousand women gathered at Biyanei HaUma (International Convention Center) in Jerusalem for the annual “Azamrah” (I Will Sing) event. Singers *Yuval Dayan, Din Din Aviv, Rika Razel, and Ruchama Ben Yosef* sang their most beautiful songs. But then Ruchama suddenly interrupted the singing. “Let’s cry out,”

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has begun briefing influential American officials about the government’s judicial reform plan and committed that it will be reached through a widespread agreement, Israel Hayom is reporting. On Wednesday, Cohen spoke with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), one of Israel’s more vocal supporters in Congress. On Thursday, he is expected to speak

Filmmaker says upcoming release ‘Beau Is Afraid,’ starring Joaquin Phoenix, is partly inspired by his Jewish background

The Ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Israel hosted a joint Iftar celebration on Wednesday at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC. Among those present at the event were officials from the US administration, US lawmakers, diplomats, members of the media, and civil society leaders. Iftar is the nightly meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during

Despite the freeze on legislation, the demonstrations against the government’s judicial reform plan have yet to halt. On Thursday morning, a group of anti-legislation protesters calling themselves “Blocking the Coup” chained themselves to the gate at the entrance to the Knesset, blocking it to vehicle traffic. Police officers and Knesset security personnel attended to the

Shas’s Deri attempting to mediate compromise between defense minister and Netanyahu, as premier weighs other potential candidates for ministry, including Barkat, reports say

Opposition leader Yair Lapid blasted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with Channel 12 News on Wednesday and described him as “the biggest con man in the history of the country.” In the interview, Lapid commented on Israel”s recent crisis with the United States. “The Americans know what is happening here, and they report

Two attorneys were appointed special prosecutors on Wednesday in the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin. after the previous special prosecutor resigned earlier this month, authorities said, according to NBC News. New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies appointed attorneys Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis to serve as special prosecutors in Baldwin”s case,

Church leaders point to inhospitable political atmosphere as they lock compounds at night; government ministries insist they are actively combating ill-treatment

MK Yuli Edelstein (Likud), chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, attended a conference at Reichman University in Herzliya on Wednesday and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Edelstein said that “without getting into the fact that there are enough good and talented people to fit the

Indonesia was stripped on Wednesday of hosting the men’s Under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil regarding Israel’s participation, The Associated Press reported. FIFA said Indonesia was removed from staging the 24-team tournament scheduled to start on May 20 “due to the current circumstances”, without specifying details. The decision came after a meeting in Doha between

Holiday text undergoes complex translation as Ukraine’s Jews continue to forge a separate identity, a process hastened by Russia’s invasion

The Knesset’s Ethics Committee on Wednesday decided not to punish MK Ahmed Tibi (Hadash-Ta’al) and instead opted to only warn him not to get into confrontations with police officers while exploiting his immunity as a member of the Knesset. A complaint was filed to the Ethics Committee after Tibi confronted police officers and “rescued” from

Iran on Wednesday denied it was involved in a failed plot to attack Jewish targets in Athens, Greece. “Iran strongly denies the rumors spread by Zionist sources and their baseless accusations against Iran. It is obvious that their fabricated scenarios are to divert the public’s attention from the domestic situation,” Iran”s Embassy in Athens wrote

2,000 sign petition against Pinchas Idan over his decision to freeze outgoing flights; doctors’ union urges PM to condemn minister who said protesting medics should be disbarred

Martin Bodek renders the traditional holiday text into readable Elizabethan English, seamlessly adding multiple quotes from each of the great writer’s 39 plays

Attack causes material damage, sets off air defenses, report says, after two strikes on Aleppo airport in recent weeks

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi on Wednesday evening commented on the crisis in relations between the United States and Israel, and said that there is a rather unusual involvement of the United States in Israel’s internal affairs. Hanegbi told Kan 11 News in an interview that the US involvement does not stand alone, and that

Activists reportedly discuss organizing teams that could rush to conflict points to head off violence at demonstrations

Arab political leader Odeh calls force set to be led by far-right minister a ‘fascist militia,’ amid fears the initiative will politicize law enforcement

What was supposed to be a unified statement instead exposes the fissures between 5 large groups as they walk a tightrope issuing unprecedented criticism of the Jewish state

I first met Bibi in July 1985 &mdash 38 years ago. I was in my early 30s, the national executive vice president of the American support group for Likud, then called the “Herut Zionists of America” (now “Likud USA”). Bibi, then Israel”s U.N. ambassador, was our honored guest at our annual Jabotinsky Yahrzeit gathering. He

RDML Daniel Hagari on Wednesday entered his position as the new IDF Spokesperson, in a ceremony held in Camp Aviv. The ceremony was led by the Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Oded Basiuk, and included the participation of members of the General Staff. Present at the ceremony were commanders in the IDF Spokesperson”s Unit,

Media in Syria reported overnight Wednesday about explosions that were heard in the vicinity of the capital, Damascus. The reports indicated that the explosions were a result of an Israeli air strike. It was also reported that the country”s air defense systems are working to repel the “Israeli aggression”. A radio station affiliated with the