Proposed Bill Approves Fines and Jail Time for Business Owners Open on Sabbath
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation voted on Sunday to approve a bill which will levy fines and prison time on owners of businesses that are open on the Jewish Sabbath without special permission.
Israel Crowd Goes Wild for Seinfeld in Debut Tel Aviv Show
Jewish comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld, who landed in Israel Friday for a short tour, cracked up an audience of 11,000 Israelis for 90 minutes straight during his Saturday night set in Tel Aviv.
What are a Priest, a Rabbi, and an Imam Trying to Build Together in Berlin?
Three religious leaders in Germany, representing Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, are spearheading a project to build a proposed shared prayer space, called the House of One, on the now-empty site of a 13th century Berlin church.
Jews for Jesus Blast Vatican for Discouraging Attempts to Convert Jews to Christianity
The Messianic Jewish organization Jews for Jesus has loudly condemned a recent Vatican document which discourages Christians from attempting to convert or missionize Jews.
New Chief of Mossad Calls on God for Help in Defending Israel
Yossi Cohen, who last Monday was appointed head of the Mossad, Israel’s chief intelligence agency, gave a speech at his synagogue during the Sabbath acknowledging God’s role in establishing the State of Israel and the continuing need for divine help in modern times.
The Seven Laws That Connect All Men to God
Even before Jews accepted the Torah on Mt. Sinai, all of mankind accepted the Seven Noahide Laws, called the Mitzvot Bnei Noah in Hebrew.
Israel Continues to Arrest Praying Jews on Temple Mount in Bid to Uphold Status Quo
A Jewish man was arrested yesterday on Monday afternoon on the Temple Mount after Israeli security overheard the individual reciting a prayer for the sick.
Jews, Catholics to Mark 50th Anniversary of Historic Nostra Aetate Proclamation at UN
Jews and Catholics are coming together to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of the Nostra Aetate, a declaration released by the Catholic Church that many understand as countering centuries of anti-Semitic attitudes and understandings within the Church.
Groundbreaking Petition Signed by Leading Rabbis Calls for Increased Partnership Between Jews and Christians
A new groundbreaking petition signed by leading Orthodox rabbis calls for furthering the fraternal partnership between Jewish and Christian leaders.
In Rio, Jews and Christians Unite in Rally for Support of Israel
Rio de Janeiro played host to Brazil’s sixth pro-Israel rally this month, attracting some 1,500 Jews and other supporters.