Congregation Beth Am in northern California and Congregation B’nai Israel in central Florida both threatened over the weekend, following dozens of similar instances
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Ukrainian authorities set up checkpoints around city, say 3,000 Jewish worshipers already there despite warnings against traveling to country
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In apparent coalition crisis after remark that God 'hasn't always protected us' in Europe and Ukraine, UTJ MK pans PM's 'ignorance,' blames Zionists for suffering during Holocaust
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But cabinet approves funds to aid travelers anyway; PM says when Israel comes under missile attacks people head for shelter, but in Ukraine 'there is no protection'
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Days before tens of thousands of Israelis descend on Ukrainian holy site, Israel urges Kyiv to ensure worshipers have access amid spike in tensions
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Evan Gershkovich, 31, a Wall Street Journal reporter and son of Jewish refugees from the Soviet Union, has been in jail since March on charges of espionage
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In a few days, we will all sit around the holiday table and celebrate the beginning of the Jewish new year. The Jewish new year is often a time of rejoicing and introspection, a time to reflect on the past year as well as take stock of the future. In addition to celebrating a new beginning, Rosh Hashanah also celebrates family, and optimism. Despite the festive atmosphere, thousands of elderly people in Israel, pioneers who built this country, will yet spend another holiday alone. As of early 2023, there were about 150,600 Holocaust survivors living in Israel – and about…
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With Kyiv threatening to block Israeli worshipers due to Israel's treatment of Ukrainian tourists, leaders look to hammer out agreement before massive Rosh Hashanah event
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Ukraine has expressed frustration over Israeli deportations of tourists and has threatened to keep worshipers out ahead of Rosh Hashanah
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Group supporting victims of sexual assault in ultra-Orthodox community demands Meir Porush apologize for aiding Eliezer Berland