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Shabbat Project poised to break new records in some 1,000 cities

Tel Aviv is epicenter of global Shabbat initiative in Israel.

Latest Trump ad contains prominent Jews in positions of 'global power'

Trump’s campaign and his defenders have rejected claims that the candidate or the campaign are engaging in antisemitism.

By JTA
German art exhibit compares swastika with Star of David

"This canvas, as is the case with the rest of the series, does not aspire to comment on an individual/isolated ideology, religion or faith,” artist Juraj Kralik said in response to criticism.

By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Disabled hikers take on the rough Negev terrain

75 Canadians visit Israel for OneFamily hike.

By TAMARA ZIEVE
Poll: Majority of UK citizens see Israel as closest ally in Mideast

The poll, surveying some 2000 adults over the internet, also found that 51% do not boycott Israeli products, with 56% believing that boycotts disadvantage both Israelis and Palestinians.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
Multiple people stabbed at Rutgers University in New Jersey

The university has announced that three people, including the suspect, are being treated for injuries.

By REUTERS
For 41% of UK Jews, faith is an issue in the workplace

According to survey by UK chief rabbi’s Shabbat initiative.

By TAMARA ZIEVE
Pro-Israel European alliance prepares to fight massive anti-Israel campaign in 2017

Swiss MP warns that Israel will be “maligned as an apartheid state.”

By TAMARA ZIEVE
In tightening race, Jewish vote becomes critical in the Sunshine State

Florida is once again seen as determinative in the race to the White House.

By MICHAEL WILNER
Jewish actress Mila Kunis calls out Hollywood sexism

The Ukrainian-born Jewish actress explained that after being rejected, insulted, paid less, and diminished based on her gender, she decided to found her own production company.

By REUTERS
Punish German BDS teachers, say US and Israeli labor-union leaders

A group teachers from the German city of Oldenburg recently launched a boycott campaign against Israel.

By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Organizations invest in Ukrainian Jewry as more make Israel their home

The Joint Distribution Committee inaugurates its new Jewish community center in Kiev.

By TAMARA ZIEVE
London college criticized for lax response to violent anti-Israel protest

Pro-Palestinian protesters trapped Jewish students in a lecture hall where an Israeli guest was speaking.

By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
'Kill a Jew' graffiti found at a university in South Africa

The phrases "Kill a Jew" and "F*** the Jews" were found spray painted on a main building at Wits University in Johannesburg Tuesday.

By ILANIT CHERNICK
UK car garage quotes auto parts to Israeli at 25-times listed price

A Ford spokesman says that the garage was not affiliated with Ford and was not an official franchise of the American motor company.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
US Jewish camp chided for posting promotional IDF-like training video

“I am completely shocked that there are Israelis involved in this who think this is about pride and not a profound insult to the service that they offer to their country.”

By DANIELLE ZIRI
HBO refuses comment on status of Ari Shavit book documentary

“I am ashamed of the mistakes I made with regards to people in general and women in particular."

By JTA
BDS spurs growing anti-Semitism on campuses, Brandeis report finds

On these campuses, it appears that the high rates of anti-Semitic harassment and hostility are largely driven by malice toward Israel.

By JTA
Netanyahu to Diaspora Jews: Stop airing grievances about religion in Israel

Stalled Kotel deal high on agenda at Jewish Agency Board of Governors meetings.

By TAMARA ZIEVE
Boycott campaign targets Ivanka Trump clothing line

A recent survey found that 57% of women refuse to buy Ivanka Trump branded merchandise following her father's controversial campaign.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
Two olim centers planned

By year 2000, as many as 75,000 immigrants who were at one point committed to the Zionist ideal of aliya (immigration), later changed their minds and returned home.

By TAMARA ZIEVE
Russia-Israel treaty will entitle olim to pension funds

The treaty applies to every immigrant who worked for at least one year in Russia or Russian territory.

By TAMARA ZIEVE
Kosher Food to be served at UN Headquarters

Ambassador Danon had sent a letter to Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in which he explained that many UN employees and diplomats observe kosher dietary restrictions.

By DANIELLE ZIRI
Dead Sea products mall kiosk owner sentenced to jail for illegally employing Israelis

Gur, 36, pleaded guilty on July 6 to conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to launder money.

By JTA
Legislators, pro-Israel orgs fight pro-BDS conference on Virginia campus

“Anti-Semitism is a throwback to the dark days of Nazi Germany and a reminder of the Holocaust which eliminated over 6 million Jews.”

By DANIELLE ZIRI
Iran's sole Jewish MP: Iran is safer for Jews than France

Siamak Morsadegh discusses the status of Jews in Iran and the prospects of an Iranian-Israeli war.

By GIDEON KUTS / MA'ARIV
US fund’s investment in Jewish educator training pays off

Three major institutions produced an unprecedented number of graduate Jewish education degree and credentialed students and educator training programs.

By DANIELLE ZIRI
German mayor rejects BDS activity of ‘antisemitic’ teacher

“Glanz must be suspended immediately. People like him stoke antisemitism! He provokes small fires, which can spread into a large fire. Unfortunately, the reaction in this country is too slow.”

By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Danielle Berrin slams Ari Shavit for not apologizing for ‘committing sexual assault’

“I am glad Ari Shavit has at least acknowledged an encounter took place. … But Ari Shavit has yet to apologize for what he actually did; he did not apologize for committing sexual assault.”

By JTA
Kuwaiti student convicted of hate crime over anti-Semitic Facebook post

The High Court of Paris convicted Amira Jumaa, 21, on Wednesday, Le Monde Juif reported. The report did not say whether she was sentenced.

By JTA
Dutch Jews ‘outraged’ by anti-gay fliers citing the Torah

Central Jewish Board Chairman Ron van der Wieken said his organization was “outraged” by the “discriminatory fliers,” which he said the community “strongly rejects."

By JTA

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Palestinians say ‘oui’ to Paris peace conference after Israel balks

Jerusalem is pushing for direct negotiations in place of the French plan.

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks to media in the resort town of Marmaris, Turkey

Luxembourg likens Turkey's treatment of dismissed officials to Nazis

More than 110,000 public servants in Turkey - from soldiers and judges to teachers and journalists - have been detained, suspended or sacked since a failed military coup in July.