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Thailand revokes chief rabbi’s citizenship, rattling Jewish community as Israeli tourism continues

Record Israeli tourism contrasts with growing concern among Thailand’s Jews, as citizenship revocations, tighter enforcement and antisemitic protests unsettle the community.

NOVEMBER 7, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

Demonstration against the Chabad House in Thailand.

The National Menorah stands during the start of Hanukkah, during a ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House on Christmas Day in Washington, U.S., December 25, 2024.

'Chanukah 250' initiative to bring Hanukkah celebrations to all 50 US states

Noted philanthropist and entrepreneur Phil Friedman, chairman and CEO of technology company Computer Generated Solutions, was named the initiative's general chairman.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The text in Thai: “Operation to Restore Thailand,” “This is Thailand – Thais must not sit idly by.”

Thai political activist calls to limit Israelis' stay to 15 days

Hundreds of protesters participated in a rally against Israelis on Phuket Island. In September, the protest leader led a demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the head of Chabad in Thailand.

Thailand revokes citizenship of Chabad leader Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor as crackdown continues

The decision follows a series of raids conducted in early October by Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI), police, tax authorities, and other government agencies.

OCTOBER 30, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

Purim Shpiel: Chabad reveals decades-old human-alien shidduch service

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

MARCH 3, 2026BySHIR PARSEC

‘Shadchan’ questions include: Do you prefer gray or green-skinned beings?

Grapevine, February 18, 2026: Saying it with music

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Sara Netanyahu and Amir Ohana’s fashion pays tribute to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Freed Israeli hostages recite Shema prayer on New York City stage in front of thousands

This event was part of the Chabad-Lubavitch CTeen International Summit, an annual conference for Jewish teens from around the world.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Freed Israeli hostages Matan Zangauker, Ilana Gritzewsky, and Segev Kalfon, recite the Shema prayer on stage in Times Square on February 21, 2026.

‘I’ll shout Shema in New York’: Freed hostage Segev Kalfon launches US Chabad tour

"They didn't let me shout Shema Yisrael in Gaza," Kalfon said. "I'll shout Shema Yisrael in New York."

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByESTHER DAVIS

Former hostage Segev Kalfon, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

Saved by a square: A rainy-day miracle at Jerusalem’s Hebrew Music Museum

When rain shut down Dead Sea plans, the Hebrew Music Museum turned a Birthright setback into an unforgettable Jerusalem experience.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByHOWARD BLAS

Kikar Hamusica: View of Jerusalem’s Music Square with its various restau rants and outdoor music performance spaces.

Israel’s Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber visits Monaco Jewish community

Rabbi Kalman Ber’s historic Monaco visit strengthened Israel ties and uplifted the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Rabbi Kalman Ber, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Israel with Eduard Shyfrin, businessman, mathematician, and Kabbalah scholar

Grapevine: Ancient minority

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

The Hadassah Ein Karem hospital in Jerusalem. January 15, 2017.

In Jerusalem, a Bat Mitzvah celebration honors fatherless girls – and a long-term promise

At Colel Chabad’s annual 22 Shevat event, daughters of widows mark a milestone with music and joy, as organizers stress a commitment that extends far beyond a single day.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByRONNIE ROSENMAN