When religion meets the barbell: Women’s powerlifting in Israel

Powerlifting competitions (known as “meets”) have been out of reach for many religious women who follow laws of modesty of dress, due to the International Powerlifting Federation requirement of competing in front of coed judges and audiences in a singlet, which exposes the arms and legs. Read more

Neo-Nazi’s ashes buried in Jewish musician’s plot in Germany

German neo-Nazi and Holocaust-denier Henry Hafenmayer’s remains were recently buried in a plot that once held the remains of Jewish musicologist Max Friedlaender and which still features his gravestone. Read more

New European-wide survey reveals disturbing findings of antisemitism, anti-Israel bias

Europe’s Action and Protection League (APL), in partnership with the European Jewish Association (EJA), released a European-wide survey offering a complex and detailed account of the prevalence of antisemitic perceptions, including widespread views in some countries that Jews exploit the Holocaust, run secret networks and will never be able to integrate into society. Read more

Saying ‘I Do’ when the world keeps issuing ‘Don’t’s

Despite the expanding limitations on events and gatherings in the context of the rising global coronavirus pandemic, Jewish couples in Israel are finding innovative ways to continue with their wedding plans. Read more

Coronavirus death toll rises to two in Israel, both over 60

Israel’s second victim of coronavirus—a 67-year-old woman who suffered from “a serious pre-existing medical condition”—died on Tuesday at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon. Read more

Combatting UN bias, pro-Israel organizations highlight UNRWA incitement and corruption

To combat Monday’s notorious Agenda Item 7, in which Israel is singled out at each session for its alleged abuses of Palestinians, pro-Israel human-rights experts and groups addressed UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) incitement, corruption and misappropriation of funds during the 42nd UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) this week in Geneva. Read more

Nearing centennial, Balfour descendant shows pride in support for Jewish homeland

In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, British and Israeli senior officials have convened in Jerusalem  to discuss the past, present, and future of British-Israeli relations…writes Eliana Rudee Read more