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As cholera swept through Poznań in 1831, Rabbi Akiva Eiger faced a difficult question: How could Jews observe the High Holidays without putting lives at risk?

Discover the extraordinary life of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, from his legendary devotion to Torah study and remarkable stories to his influential Torah works, leadership, and lasting legacy

Israelis may argue, honk, and disagree, but when one child went missing, their differences suddenly disappeared and an entire country came together.

Two locations of the Kiva's Bagel Bar bakery chain in Toronto were hit by gunfire overnight. No injuries were reported. Local police are investigating the incidents as possible hate crimes.

Canadian authorities have charged a 33-year-old Toronto resident with aiding Hamas. Police say he incited hatred against Jews and Israelis during demonstrations and acted on behalf of the terror organization.

Andy Burnham was sworn in as Britain’s prime minister after Keir Starmer stepped down amid an internal Labour revolt. Burnham is promising a new economic direction and signaling a tougher line toward Israel.

Swastikas and hate-filled graffiti were spray-painted on the home of a Jewish family in Adelaide. Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic act and are searching for the suspects.

An investigation by The Australian details claims of antisemitism in hospitals across Australia, including allegations of discrimination against Jewish patients and staff.

A Monsey resident won the top prize in the New York Lottery’s "Set for Life" scratch-off game. Instead of taking a one-time payout, she chose to receive $5,000 a week for life.

A pro-Palestinian march in Thessaloniki set off a public uproar and led to a police investigation over suspected incitement. Greece’s Jewish community and the World Jewish Congress issued sharp condemnations.

A California court sentenced 53-year-old Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji to one year in prison and two years of probation after he admitted to and was convicted in the killing of 69-year-old Jewish demonstrator Paul Kessler. The two confronted each other during a pro-Palestinian protest.

A brutal robbery, a devastated community, and a long fight for justice. Learn the true story of Yittel Ginzburg's murder in seventeenth-century Prague.

A moving story of a hardworking husband, a devoted wife, and the quiet power of prayers that never stopped rising to Heaven.

Michael Kedar, recently extradited from Norway to the United States, is accused of a series of threats against Jewish institutions across the country. If convicted on all charges, he could face a lengthy prison sentence.

Singer Rotem Cohen shares how prayer, synagogue life, and a strong sense of community helped shape his faith and gave him a lifelong feeling of belonging.

After a devastating Russian attack left many Kyiv Jews homeless, the community responded by opening a new kollel for seniors, bringing hope and strength amid the war.

When Soviet authorities arrived to shut down a synagogue in Georgia, they found the building filled with women and children determined to protect it at all costs.

After an unprecedented surge in antisemitic incidents, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that the country is not succeeding in protecting its Jewish community and announced new steps to confront hatred and extremism.

From smuggling gunpowder to surviving British revenge, this remarkable story highlights the role of Caribbean Jews in America's struggle for independence.

British police moved quickly against two young men who filmed themselves dangling banknotes from fishing lines to mock Jews in Haredi neighborhoods. In another incident, a man placed money on the ground as part of an antisemitic social-media challenge. Law enforcement: "This was a deliberate, targeted attack meant to spread hate."