A confrontation in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur is part of a wider battle over the character of Israel as the government tries to weaken the judiciary.
Tag: Jews and Judaism
A Visit to the U.S. Revives an Embattled Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has been bolstered by a successful trip to the United States. But greater challenges are still awaiting him back home.
In Ukraine, Celebrating Rosh Hashana at Rebbe Nachman’s Tomb
Every year, thousands of followers of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov descend on the town of Uman to worship, dance and pay homage at the tomb of their spiritual leader.
In Ukraine, Celebrating Rosh Hashana at Rebbe Nachman’s Tomb
Every year, thousands of followers of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov descend on the town of Uman to worship, dance and pay homage at the tomb of their spiritual leader.
Letter Found in Vatican Archives Confirms Church Was Told About Death Camps
The newly discovered letter, written by a German Jesuit to Pope Pius XII’s personal secretary, suggests that the pope knew of Hitler’s atrocities but chose to remain silent.
Éva Fahidi, Outspoken Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 97
She saw her family members marched off to their deaths while she went to a forced-labor camp. It took her almost 60 years to begin telling her story.
Israel’s Channel 14, TV News for Netanyahu Fans, Gains Sway
Channel 14, formerly a small and niche outlet, has turned into a major force in the public discourse of a deeply divided country.
Judicial Crisis Divides Israelis Over Their Country’s Future
Israelis are deeply split about what kind of country Israel should be. Four encounters at four recent protests show how that division plays out in daily life.
Researchers Identify Jews Aided by Catholics in Nazi Era as Pope Was Silent
The names were found in documents recently studied by the Vatican, but historians say they don’t change the fundamental understanding of the church’s actions during the war.
Palestinian Leader’s Antisemitic Comments Cause Uproar
Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, said in August that European Jews were persecuted for what he said were their predatory lending practices, not their religion.