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Israeli cabinet approves national remembrance day for October 7 massacre

The annual memorial will be marked by two state ceremonies honoring the memory of the servicemen and women who fell in the ongoing war against Hamas and the civilians murdered during Hamas’s brutal incursion.

Israel to deliver 5,000 medical masks to Jordan to fight coronavirus

Israel plans to deliver 5,000 medical masks to Jordan to help its eastern neighbor combat the coronavirus.

Sea of Galilee about to fill up for first time since 1992

The Sea of Galilee, Israel’s largest freshwater lake, rose by six centimeters, and after a particularly abundant winter could become full for the first time in 28 years.

Israel sends matzot and Passover items to Jews in… Egypt

As Jews across the world ready to celebrate the Exodus from Egypt, the Israeli government announced it had sent matzot and other essential Passover items to the tiny Jewish community in Egypt.

Adopt-A-Safta offers Seder Boxes for isolated elderly and olim in Israel

Adopt-A-Safta, Israel’s leading non-profit initiative that pairs young adults throughout Israel with elderly, is appealing for donations for Seder Boxes - complete Passover seder kits delivered to their front doors.

Three Hebrew University Professors receive prestigious EU grant

Three professors at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have been awarded the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants.

Heartening Photo shows Jewish and Muslim emergency responders taking joint prayer break

A heartening photo emerged in Israel on social media of two emergency responders — a Jew and a Muslim — standing alongside their ambulance vehicle and praying in their respective traditions.

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European Jewish Congress calls on EU and UN leaders to cease its one-sided Israel bashing that has direct consequences for Jews in Europe

“The constant flow of Israel-bashing by senior leaders in the EU and the UN with little to no criticism of Hamas terror is clearly the main contributory factor to huge growth in antisemitism recorded by all European Jewish communities since October 7 last year,” said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.