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Temple Mount activists challenge Rosh Hashanah restrictions, demand Jewish prayer

Petition urges government to open Judaism’s holiest site on the first day of the holiday, which falls on Shabbat this year, and allow the shofar to…

Israeli winery CEO, UK kosher wine store vow to weather UK boycott – interview

Police presence during High Holidays to be ‘higher this year’ than in previous years, Tisch says

The New York City Police Department said there are no specific credible threats to Jewish institutions but will increase deployments at synagogues, yeshivas and other sites…

Netanyahu to make quick trip to speak at UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, notes General Assembly falls in middle of Jewish holidays, election period, but says it's 'important' that the PM attend,…

NY Governor pledges $70 million for synagogue security

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $70 million would be spent on providing security for synagogues ahead of the start of the Jewish High…

Gas explosion reported in Jerusalem

United Hatzalah teams arrived at Rabbi Shimon Agassi Street in Jerusalem's Har Nof neighborhood following a gas balloon explosion in a residential building.Firefighters are operating at…

Michigan rabbis lay out demands for El-Sayed and state Democrats to earn their votes

As the candidate seeks Jewish voters, an open letter describes Jewish sovereignty in Israel and Jewish safety as “nonnegotiables.”

Haredi parties draw red line: Full draft exemption, no sanctions

Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah draft joint election agreement threatening to withhold coalition support until yeshiva students’ status is secured.

Michigan rabbis issue ‘nonnegotiable’ demands for El-Sayed, state Democrats to earn their votes

Over a dozen Jewish clergy sign letter urging candidates to show they're committed to 'Jewish sovereignty in Israel' and 'Jewish safety — including for Zionist Jews,'…

UK police step up security measures amid antisemitism concerns before Jewish holidays

UK police launched Operation Tishrei to protect Jewish communities during the High Holy Days, deploying armed officers, patrols and specialist units amid rising antisemitic threats worldwide.

IFCJ allocates $8 million in High Holiday support to go to 150,000 Israelis

Nearly two-thirds of Israelis will be forced to cut expenses to pay for basic household food costs, according to a survey conducted ahead of the Jewish…

Last minute drama in United Torah Judaism party

Porush, Belz representative announce new party within united list, seeking independent control over budgets and political decision-making.