Israel, Next Chess “Superpower”?

Boris Gelfand, the Israeli chess Grandmaster who recently placed 2nd at the World Chess Championships, may have inspired a new chess "superpower". "The State of Israel...

Jordanians Attack and Force Out Jewish Tourists

A group of Jewish tourists were attacked and forced out of the town of Kerak, in Jordan recently, after a local store owner noticed them...

The Attacks on Israelis You Won’t Read About Anywhere Else, May 30 – June 3

Using resources from across Israel, The Algemeiner will regularly publish details of attacks on Israeli civilians and military personnel,...

German Soccer Players’ Auschwitz Visit Draws Rebuke From Jewish Group

After months of debate over whether the German national soccer team should visit Auschwitz during their trip to Poland for the 2012 Euro tournament, the...

Madonna Sparks Controversy in France With Nazi Symbol

Madonna is heading to France next month as she continues her world tour, "MDNA", but she's already making headlines there after depicting Marine Le Pen...

France: Three Jews Beaten With Hammers, Iron Bars by Islamic Youths

Three yarmulke wearing Jewish youths were brutally assaulted on Saturday night by a mob of over a dozen who beat them with hammers and Iron...

Saudi Woman Defies Religious Police and Records the Confrontation (VIDEO)

The Mutaween in Saudi Arabia, also known as the religious police, are responsible for enforcing the sharia laws observed in the oil rich nation. Recently, the...

Algemeiner June 1st, 2012

Poland: Where “Jew” is a Soccer Hooligan Taunt

Britain's Foreign Office has advised "those of Asian or Afro-Caribbean descent and individuals from religious minorities" to "take extra care" if they travel to Ukraine...

Israeli Soldier Killed by Gaza Terrorist at Border

Early this morning, and under heavy fog, a Gaza based terrorist cut through the border fence with Israel, and when the Israeli military responded, he...

Rare Photos of Adolf Eichmann Re-Released by LIFE Magazine

On the 50th anniversary of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann's execution, rare photographs of the man considered to be the architect of the Holocaust have...

Avicii Rocks Tel Aviv, Same Night as Madonna Kicks Off MDNA in Israel

Madonna wasn't the only international music star in Tel Aviv on Thursday night.  Avicii, the grammy nominated DJ with a worldwide following, performed at Bitan...

Shahar Azani and Bill Kristol Talk Jews and Modern Media at Algemeiner ‘Editor’s Club’ Event

The Algemeiner 'Editor's Club' hosted Weekly Standard Editor William Kristol and Israel's Consul for Media Affairs in New York Shahar Azani last week to discuss...

Empire State Building to Light Up Blue and White for Israel Parade

The Empire State Building will light up blue and white in honor of the Israeli independence celebrations set for this weekend in New York City. Over...