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Will we forever live by the sword? - opinion

A deeper look at the heritage and history of the Jewish people teaches us that this is not merely a random sequence of disasters, persecutions, and wars.

Soldiers praying at the Kotel in 2013.
People attend a Holy Mass for the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who will become the first millennial to be made a Catholic saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, September 7, 2025

Jewish woman elected president of Catholic Biblical Association of America - interview

Central Synagogue in Manhattan.

Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, third attack in nearly a year


Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life

Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice. Many Israelis, meanwhile, favor the team.

Lionel Messi, then with FC Barcelona, puts a paper with wishes in a crack in the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem during a team trip to Israel and the West Bank, Aug. 4, 2013.

As global antisemitism rises, demand for Israeli real estate is growing

Growing protests at Israeli property events overseas haven't deterred buyers seeking homes and a stronger connection to Israel.

Shelly Levine presents Israeli properties at the London  aliyah fair in mid-June.

Australian academics sign open letter calling on Dan David winner to return 'Israel-linked' prize

The open letter reportedly said that keeping the award would contribute to "the ongoing normalization of the genocide and scholasticide in Palestine." 

A man walks past a graffiti reading "Oct 7, do it again”' on a retail store in Melbourne, Australia, October 7, 2025.

Why Hebrew University is the top choice for Olim

Before Israel became a state, HUJI was already helping shape the home it would become.

Joseph Adest for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

US Jews view Mamdani more favorably than Netanyahu, 7% say Hamas massacre justified - poll

39% of US Jews viewed Mamdani unfavorably, and 59% viewed Netanyahu unfavorably.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Jews For Racial & Economic Justice’s (JFREJ) Seder in the Streets at Union Square on April 06, 2026 in New York City.

The Yael Foundation: Building flagship schools and global Jewish initiatives

The Yael Foundation supports over 29,362 students worldwide through innovative schools, community partnerships, educational programs, and a lasting commitment to Jewish identity.

The Yael Foundation is expanding access to high-quality Jewish education through schools, innovation, and global partnerships.

Bene Israel community fight to save historic Jabalpur cemetery from land grab, desecration

The Bene Israel community says Jabalpur's historic Jewish cemetery has been vandalized and targeted by alleged land grab attempts, with the case now before India's High Court.

Jabalpur, Jewish Cemetery.

Crest worn by Messi, Argentina’s soccer team designed by Jewish superfan 50 years ago

Fifty years later, the crest remains largely unchanged and is one of the most widely worn team logos in the world, with Messi jerseys popular worldwide.

Left: The 1976 letter telling Norberto Rud that his design had been chosen as the Argentine Football Association's official crest; at right, Rud's son Oliver wears a jersey featuring his father's design.

Vienna's museums, Michelin heaven and the meaning of life

Vienna isn’t just grand palaces and classical music—it’s a city layered with stories, ideas, and unexpected discoveries.

Vienna - a winter wonderland

Maccabiah 2026: Where Jews from all over the world kvell with pride - opinion

People from more than 40 countries flew thousands of miles across continents to be in Israel, at a time when this can’t be taken for granted.

The Maccabiah Games are back.