Most Ukrainians seeking refuge in Israel are non-Jews. Some Israelis see a moral imperative to take them in, but others see a threat to the country’s Jewish character.
Tag: Jews and Judaism
Dutch Publisher of ‘The Betrayal of Anne Frank’ Halts Publication
The move came after five historians called into question the findings of the book, in which a “cold case” team sought to answer a long-running mystery.
Dutch Publisher of ‘The Betrayal of Anne Frank’ Halts Publication
The move came after five historians called into question the findings of the book, in which a “cold case” team sought to answer a long-running mystery.
Revered Jewish Sage Buried in One of the Largest Gatherings in Israel’s History
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis shut down large parts of central Israel to attend the funeral of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, an influential spiritual leader.
Why Vladimir Putin Invokes Nazis to Justify His Invasion of Ukraine
The language of Russia’s invasion has been dominated by the word “Nazi” — a puzzling assertion about a country whose leader is Jewish.
Once Victims in Southeast Europe, Jews Come to Aid Fleeing Ukrainians
Today, as in the early 1900s, Jews are once again escaping violence in southeast Europe. But the context is radically different — cathartically so for the many Israelis who have come here to join the relief effort.
Once Victims in Southeast Europe, Jews Come to Aid Fleeing Ukrainians
Today, as in the early 1900s, Jews are once again escaping violence in southeast Europe. But the context is radically different — cathartically so for the many Israelis who have come here to join the relief effort.
Palestinians Threatened With Eviction Can Stay in Their Homes — for Now
Israel’s high court stayed the eviction of four Palestinian families from their East Jerusalem homes. The eviction threat had stoked tensions that led to war in Gaza.
Palestinians Threatened With Eviction Can Stay in Their Homes — for Now
Israel’s high court stayed the eviction of four Palestinian families from their East Jerusalem homes. The eviction threat had stoked tensions that led to war in Gaza.
For Ukraine’s Jews, the Threat of War Stirs Memories of Past Horrors
In Odessa, Jewish leaders are preparing for the worst: hiring security guards, scoping out bomb shelters and making plans to evacuate if Russia invades the country.