Police arrest ‘knifeman’ for attempted murder after Hasidic Jew in his 50s is stabbed in ‘hate crime’ attack Witnesses said the man was knifed on Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney A friend of the victim described seeing blade wounds to the victim’s skull The victim was able to talk at the scene and is believed to … Read more
Worshippers at a Jewish temple dating back more than 2,700 years likely smoked cannabis during cultic ceremonies, ancient Israeli limestone reveals. Analysis of material on two Iron Age altars, discovered at the entrance to a shrine in Israel, were found to contain cannabis, as well as frankincense. Renowned as one of the gifts brought by … Read more
Growing up, the story of the starfish stuck with filmmaker Tyler Gildin. The parable – a boy saves a starfish stranded on the beach by throwing it back into the water – was told often at his summer camp. Years later, Gildin was astonished when he discovered his grandfather, Herb, recounting the tale at a … Read more
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has come under attack for singling out the Jewish community for breaking social distancing – when he travels 11 miles from his home to go for a walk in Prospect Park. The lawmaker said Tuesday he has instructed police to arrest mourners at funerals and anyone gathering in … Read more
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has come under attack for singling out the Jewish community for breaking social distancing – when he travels 11 miles from his home to go for a walk in Prospect Park. The lawmaker said Tuesday he has instructed police to arrest mourners at funerals and anyone gathering in … Read more
Three elderly Jewish people die of coronavirus two weeks after attending bar mitzvah ceremony – as religious leaders warn ‘close-knit’ communities put Jews at greater risk of infection Event happened two weeks ago before official restrictions on social gatherings Victims were all in their 80s – a husband and wife and an unrelated guest It … Read more