British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is knighted
It will be particularly moving for me to receive this award from His Majesty The King, in his first year as our monarch,” said Ephraim Mirvis
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Moscow’s former chief rabbi: ‘The best option for Russian Jews is to leave’
He argued that Russia’s floundering invasion of Ukraine is starting to foster an environment in which Jews could be scapegoated
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First Jewish Winter Games held in more than 85 years kick off in Germany
Athletes wave the Israeli flag and are set to compete in skiing, figure skating and snowboarding
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In first speech, Israel’s new foreign minister signals a closer relationship with Russia
Eli Cohen plans to meet with Russia’s foreign minister
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In notable early move, Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, reportedly against Netanyahu’s urging
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Pope Benedict XVI, who went from Hitler Youth to advancing Catholic-Jewish relations, dies at 95
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Lithuania passes law allocating nearly $40 million for Holocaust survivors
The bill passed last week with an overwhelming majority,
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Vandals again desecrate Holocaust memorial in Thessaloniki, once home to largest Sephardic community in Europe
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