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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.

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

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

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

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


Super Bowl weekend gets a Jewish twist, from Shabbat kiddush to kosher tailgate

From kosher tailgates to blue-square anti-hate campaigns, Jewish communities across the US, and Israel found unique ways to celebrate Super Bowl weekend.

 detail view of the Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots logo on a game ball with Levi's Stadium in the background prior to Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on February 07, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn

“We give the entire year. Our lives are all about giving, and today it’s about filling up our cup to make sure that we are receiving,” said Dinie Rapoport.

Female emissaries of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement gather for a group photo in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, on Feb. 6, 2026.

Grapevine: Socks from Rami

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Clothes at a Rami Levy supermarket in Jerusalem.

Russian strike hit home of Kryvyi Rih Chabad rabbi, mikveh damaged

Rabbi Liron Edri, a Chabad emissary who leads the Jewish community in Kryvyi Rih, said the blast caused extensive damage to the property and surrounding facilities. 

A Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih damaged the home of the local Chabad rabbi and a nearby mikveh (ritual bath). January 29.

WATCH: Man drives vehicle into Chabad's New York headquarters, charged with hate crime

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani commented that the attack was "intentional" and stated that "Antisemitism has no place in our city."

A CAR after ramming into Chabad headquarter doors in New York City.

From Hillel and Shamai to Trump and Netanyahu: Polarized, divided Jewry is dangerous - opinion

Jews have always had differences of opinion, and it has never shown the best of us. We can't be divided anymore.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Grapevine: Jewish-Irish eyes are smiling

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THE NEATLY tucked-away Antopol Martyrs Synagogue.

Grapevine: Commemorating a Chabad giant

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Schneur Zalman of Liadi

Colel Chabad Director calls for constant love of Israel at Jerusalem Post Miami Conference 

Zalman Duchman closed the conference with a call to action, invoking the Alter Rebbe’s teachings, faith in Israel’s safety, and daily commitment.

Zalman Duchman ,Executive Director of Colel Chabad - Charities for Israel

LA real estate investor donates $100M office tower to Chabad for largest Jewish center

Real estate investor Alon Abady donates a $100M office tower to Chabad, setting the stage for the creation of a massive Jewish center in the heart of Los Angeles.

The 16-story building at 9911 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles that Chabad plans to convert into the Chabad Campus for Jewish Life after a $100 million gift from real estate investor Alon Abady.