Jewish Superstar Pitcher Max Fried Inks Historic Contract with New York Yankees
Fried has a 3.07 ERA in 151 career starts and is a two-time All-Star, hree-time Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger winner, and 2021 World Series champion.
Fried has a 3.07 ERA in 151 career starts and is a two-time All-Star, hree-time Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger winner, and 2021 World Series champion.
The oldest complete stone tablet of the Ten Commandments, dating back over 1,500 years to the late Roman-Byzantine period, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s New York on December 18.
A striking 74% of Israeli Jews expressed 'feeling responsible' for the security and welfare of Jews living outside Israel.
Surrounded by hostile Muslim nations, the 30,000-strong Azerbaijani Jewish community is one of the most isolated and distinctive in the world.
Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, have claimed a Guinness World Record as the oldest newlyweds after tying the knot at their senior living home in Philadelphia.
The collapse of the Assad regime has led to extraordinary revelations, including the recent discovery of a 500-year-old Torah scroll hidden in the basements of Bashar Al Assad's palace.
This was the first year that the Israel Film Festival hosted a Community Partner screening series, in which nonprofit Jewish and Israeli organizations in Los Angeles sponsored more than 20 exclusive premiere screenings for their members.
It noted the absence of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary in the United Arab Emirates, who was recently murdered.
That deal brought 50 women and children back to their families after more than two harrowing months in underground prison cells.
The foundation’s ambitious goal is to provide 100 survivors with not just hearing aids but lifetime care and support through their Gift of Sound program.
'At this point in my life, I’m just doing my best to accomplish my purpose. And, you know what: G-d, take the wheel,' says Sam Salz.
Ari Spitz, a triple amputee who faced unimaginable odds, has just marked a monumental milestone: walking out of Tel HaShomer Hospital’s rehabilitation department on his prosthetic legs.
'Like a Butterfly' is an emotive piece that captures the journey from deep despair to hope and transformation.
Nearly a year after sustaining severe injuries in Gaza, Aviad overcame arduous months of recovery and stood tall to present his younger brother, Gai, with his IDF beret.
The findings indicate that lower levels of HbA1c — also known as glycated hemoglobin — correlates with significant positive changes in specific brain regions commonly affected by aging.
The carbon dating indicated that this was the earliest intact Hebrew codex by more than a century.
Fleeing the rise of fascism in 1959, thousands of Cuban Jews resettled in Florida, carrying with them their rich traditions and a fierce determination to rebuild their lives.
Museum CEO calls the mosaic 'the greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls.'
Loitering drones are expected to play a 'significant role' in future wars, the CNAS report noted.
The daring feat came after Isaacman and his three crewmembers reached an altitude of nearly 870 miles above Earth’s surface, surpassing the Earth-orbiting record set during NASA’s Project Gemini in 1966.
'Resilience and Reflection' features various mediums, including painting, poems, sculpture, video, and mixed media, 'each serving as a personal response and reflection on the events of that day.'
An Israeli boy who faced relentless bullying and expected his bar mitzvah to be a lonely affair was surprised when 100 strangers turned up to celebrate with him.
Researchers found that while AI can analyze and predict the reliability of information, it still lags behind humans in nuanced tasks like evaluating personal memories.
The seminar focused on the increasing use of drones in both security and criminal activities, such as intelligence gathering, weapon carrying, and precision attacks.
While most of the donors were relatives of patients needing a transplant, for reasons of compatibility, none were able to directly donate to their loved ones.
He had also won gold medals in the high jump event at the 2023 World Championships and the 2019 World Junior Championships.
Michelle Rukovitzin, a 21-year-old woman left wheelchair-bound after being shot in the head during the October 7th attack, has found hope amid her tragedy.
Study indicates that rather than merely drift with the current as was previously thought, jellyfish often actively swim against the direction of waves.
This video dives deep into the emotional journeys of survivors and families affected by the Nova Music Festival attack.
'We Will Dance Again,' a powerful documentary directed by Yariv Mozer, captures the harrowing aftermath of the October 7th massacre.
Berdichevsky is currently ranked No. 41 in men’s wheelchair tennis by the International Tennis Federation, and reached his career-best ranking of No. 20 in October 2019.
FIA Formula 4 is an open-wheel racing car category intended for junior drivers, bridging the gap between karting and Formula 3.
These nanoparticles, capable of targeting and silencing negative regulators, restore NK cell activity directly within the patient’s body.
As the Middle East simmers and Israel braces for an imminent Iranian attack, Iranian Jews stand strong with their Jewish brethren, reading Eicha, the Book of Lamentations.
While the pain of loss is profound, the collective will to rebuild is even stronger.
It was also only the eighth-ever occurrence of a Jewish pitcher-catcher battery.
Citizens of the Jewish state were 2.037 times likelier to medal than were Americans.
In a touching and heartwarming moment, a reservist who had been in combat for 300 days surprised his family with an emotional reunion.
The rapid blood infusers have received rave reviews from Israeli hospital staff, who have been using them to save lives as the war against Hamas continues.
'How does a Jew CRY?' explores the unique way Jews have learned to cry throughout history, highlighting the story of Moshe, whose hopeful cry as an infant identified him as a Jew.
Last year he became the first American man, and third U.S. fencer overall, to win individual medals at back-to-back world championships.
Law enforcement agencies worldwide are increasingly turning to Cellebrite to close the widening gap between their capabilities and those of criminals.
The wedding, which was already in preparation, was halted due to their serious injuries and recovery time.
In a stirring address to Congress, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute to four remarkable IDF soldiers, showcasing their extraordinary acts of bravery and dedication.
The large and magnificent synagogue of Vilna, built in the 17th century in the Renaissance-Baroque style, was the oldest and most significant building of Lithuanian Jewry.
The students took home a combined three gold medals, six silver medals, and two bronze medals.
A casual street interview in the middle of New York took a surprising turn, when Chen, a Nova Festival survivor, was stopped and asked how she looks so confident.
New technology uses electromagnetic radiation scattered by drones as a means of identification.
The hi-tech industry employs about 12% of the Israeli workforce, with around 10% of that serving in the IDF reserves this year.
43 American teenagers recently participated in a United Hatzalah drill simulating a mass casualty event.
Read on to meet this year’s Jewish MLB draft class.
The 25-year-old company is used by over 2,500 North American federal, state, and local agencies.
The emotional meeting at a South Carolina airport was made possible through the power of genetic science and DNA testing.
'This study is a significant step toward developing a brain-computer interface that can replace the brain’s control pathways for speech production,' said Dr. Ariel Tankus.
Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, called the collaboration a 'beacon of international cooperation in the aerospace sector.'
Ari lost both legs and his right hand in an explosion in the Zeitoun neighborhood in the northern Gaza Strip.
According to Sheba Medical Center, located in Tel Aviv, its professionals treat around 50,000 cancer patients a year and are the 'absolute leader in cancer treatment in Israel.'
The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is gaining traction as a superior indicator of health risks, particularly heart disease.
Read on for a (nearly exhaustive) list of Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch as Paris 2024 approaches.
Nearly 1,800 North Americans have made Aliyah since October 7th.
'These are our crown jewels,' Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan told the audience at a concert commemorating the opening.
The campaign, from July 14-21, will include an evening of communal singing at Tel Aviv’s 'Hostages Square,' a Jewish Bible study session, accessible to the public via Zoom, and various volunteer activities.
The origami-inspired structure folds around the fabricated tissue, allowing the insertion of sensors into precisely predefined locations.
Thoufeek Zakriya, a Jewish history researcher and Hebrew calligrapher, was the first to decipher the inscription.
Since being picked 77th overall in the 2021 draft, Steinmetz has been working his way up the many ranks of the Diamondbacks minor league system.
Turell played 54 games for the Motor City Cruise, averaging 14.2 and 11.9 minutes per game respectively in two seasons.
In the heart of Krakow’s ancient Jewish neighborhood, the annual Jewish Cultural Festival has become a beacon of unity and cultural celebration.
Nefesh B'Nefesh sponsored the MedEx event with Israel's Ministry of Immigration and Absorption and the Ministry of Health.
From Nike sneakers to Waze, Israel has a hand in virtually every modern advancement in today's world.
The black camera would go on to play a historic role in documenting the lives of the partisans in the forest.
Severely injured and left for dead, Sa'ar Ben Sela lay on the ground as a Hamas terrorist stood over him, gun drawn, ready to end his life.
Also at the conference, comedian Michael Rapaport, who has been an outspoken supporter of Israel and the Jewish people since the war broke out on Oct. 7, was given the 'Leadership of Zion Award.'
Zeev Buium is ranked by ESPN as the No. 6 prospect entering the draft.
The competition saw 38 participants from 20 different countries vying for the title.
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in southern Israel, Assaf volunteered for agricultural assistance on a kibbutz and worked with the Israel Baseball Association running clinics with Israeli kids of evacuated communities.
This remarkable achievement highlights how their belief in God fortifies their resolve and provides a profound sense of purpose.
The Weizmann MRI method maps specific metabolic products unique to cancer cells, potentially allowing for the identification of pancreatic cancer.
Carried by their faith and belief in a righteous God, Jews have built extraordinary synagogues worldwide as a testament to their devotion to their religion.
Police had found a bag in the rubble with his name on it, and inside were his prayer shawl and the tefillin he had worn at his bar mitzvah.
The glass is very hard, yet capable of self-repairing at room temperature; it is a strong adhesive and, at the same time, transparent across a wide spectral range, from visible light to mid-infrared.
Since the outbreak of the war, Yakhin has been visiting bases and encouraging troops, and that devotion to Israel will result in victory over terrorist forces.
In 2014, the Margot Friedländer Award was established to support young people taking action to further Holocaust remembrance and to combat current forms of racism and antisemitism.
Modi stressed the need for laughter in trying and uncertain times like these.
'This is an exciting time for myself, my family, and the Sharks organization to move forward,' Warsofsky said in an emotional introductory press conference Monday afternoon.
This mission marks a significant milestone in their efforts to expand medical education and provide life-saving cardiac care in the region.
Notably, the survey – conducted after Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre across southern Israel — placed the Jewish state among the safest countries to retire to.
This growth is largely attributed to missile, rocket, and air defense systems, which accounted for 36% of the total agreements in 2023, a substantial increase from 19% in 2022.
Technologies like precision agriculture, alternative proteins, and sustainable farming practices are at the forefront of these efforts.
Three United Hatzalah volunteers were killed that day, and 25 were wounded, as they tried to save their fellow Israelis.
The video chronicles the remarkable journey of Genie Milgram, a Cuban-born woman who unearthed her Jewish roots tracing back to the 14th century.
From July 2021 to December 2023, Tel Aviv’s ecosystem generated an impressive $253 billion.
Its supersonic speeds enable it to reach distant targets quickly, minimizing the time the enemy has to react or mobilize defenses.
Jerusalem, the eternal city at the crossroads of history, has witnessed millennia of triumphs and tribulations.
Israelis from across the country participate in singing and dancing with the ceremony culminating at the Western Wall.
The highlight of the war was the recapture of the Old City of Jerusalem, previously held by Jordan.
According to data published by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics ahead of Jerusalem Day, Jerusalem surpassed one million residents, adding 13,400 residents last year.
The Roem Howitzer is an advanced artillery system developed by Elbit Systems for the IDF, featuring a fully automated firing mechanism.
Rescued from the Nazi gas chambers, this resilient community found new life in the fledgling state of Israel.
The algorithm was able to detect 'a large percentage of non-Babylonian features in all special tractate.'
Baruch Cohen lost is leg in the fight against terrorists invading kibbutz Magen.
Greenwood is married to Israeli visual artist Sharona Katan, whose family member died while serving in the Israel Defense Forces during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Dr. Ofir emphasized that the trend towards normalization between the two countries is a long term one and is going forward.
Nissim said that the president's seemingly coincidental death was in fact an act of God, who promises to destroy enemies of the Jewish people.
'This little thing I am doing is my contribution, it’s most enjoyable for me to take care of them. I feel it’s rewarding,' he said.
Both of Cohen's parents are Israeli doctors who immigrated to Canada.
Despite enduring the tragic losses of the Hamas massacre on October 7th, Israel boldly celebrates its 76th Independence Day, demonstrating resilience and unity in the face of adversity.
The war with Hamas and Hezbollah has separated families for months.
Fellow Israeli driver Yam Pinto, who won third place in the same race, also ditched his trophy.
'Fighting against the continuous and overwhelming wave of antisemitism, makes the March of the Living’s mission to remember more important.'
Relatives said that she was unable to bear children because of 'medical' experiments performed on her at Auschwitz.
As Israel continues to battle Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in the north, Jews across the globe remember the tragedy of the Holocaust.
Riyadh put U.S.-brokered Israeli normalization talks on ice after the Oct. 7 Hamas-led massacre.
Hosted by the IDF Widows & Orphans Organization, the Otzma camp, is held at Kfar Hanokdim.
Yad Ezra V’Shulamit run by celebrity chef Jamie Geller collects money and distributes food to the needy and hungry.
Volunteers helped the boys put on their tefillin and dance at the Western Wall to celebrate their coming of age.
Ryan Turell, an observant Jewish player in the G-League, balances his devout faith with his passion for basketball.
The trio took an armored truck and began going house to house, finding residents to rescue.
'The Democratic Party isn't the Democratic Party of my parents...it has a component which is getting increasingly vocal and extraordinarily hostile to Israel.'
Israeli singer Mayer Malik travels from IDF base to base singing for soldiers just released from Gaza or on their to the battlefield.
Following her release from captivity, Mia Schem traveled to Washington, D.C.
'They understand that Hamas is part of the Iranian axis of terror, which threatens them as much as it threatens us.'
Remo Alhuzeli, a heroic Bedouin police officer, courageously saved numerous Israelis during a Hamas massacre on October 7th.
Despite the turmoil, love prevailed, showcasing the unwavering spirit of the IDF and the collective strength of the Jewish people.
Wars are not just won or lost with firepower but with the spirit of a people.
The Israeli-born and bred player is a rising star in the NBA.
The victory in Rwanda comes as Israel-Premier Tech marks the first anniversary of the Field of Dreams cycling center.
The Yael Foundation currently supports 65 projects involving 10,000 children around the globe in 31 countries.
JDC provides basic and emergency essentials—food, medicine, water, heating and winter supplies, and home care.
The study introduces a method capable of identifying Alzheimer's during sleep or anesthesia in the pre-symptomatic stage.
The Jewish Federations of North America emergency fund’s initial goal of $500 million was surpassed in less than two weeks.
Further research is needed to determine if manipulating the gut microbiome could be a viable treatment approach for ASD.
The findings are expected to particularly pave the way for a greater understanding of crystal nucleation and protein folding.
Valente was in Israel for the 19th annual Ilan Ramon International Space Conference in Herzliya.
The stories of these Muslims who volunteered to defend the Jewish state, and some who died in that struggle, should be more widely known.
The algorithm predicted the structural stability of each variant, selecting the most promising ones for experimental testing.
When Malchiel stopped for the afternoon prayer, he saw a terrorist emerging from a tunnel clutching an RPG.
The findings could lead to similar innovations in other vital crops, offering a more resource-efficient future in agriculture.
Chesler contrasts the global advocacy for girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists with the silence about sexual crimes committed by Hamas.
Armstrong is now shifting his focus to a cause close to his heart: fostering stronger ties between the Jewish and Black communities.
The survivors were documented living in 90 countries, with 49% of them located in Israel.
The collection consists of some 45,000 manuscripts and legible fragments, and some 15,000 fragments.
Cultured meat is touted as environmentally friendly and more efficient to produce.
Operation Israel has raised more than $7.25 million and shipped the gear to the soldiers all over the country.
The 23,681-square-foot museum honors 1.5 million Jewish men and women who fought in various armed forces.
His art serves as a poignant reminder of the hostages lingering in captivity.
Walter Bingham served in the British Army and as a translator for Nazi interrogators.
In pursuit of a noble mission, Binyamin lived with purpose until his untimely demise at the age of 21.
Approximately 1,000 people wrote a letter at the time of its completion.
Mikey suffered severe wounds to her face, body, and legs.
Teams formed of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim players will learn, grow, and communicate together.
Ahead of the holidays, many organizations gifted IDF soldiers menorahs, sufganiyot and care packages.
She still found a way to celebrate the holiday even while in space.
While we so often dwell on the darkness, this is a season in which light drives out the darkness.
'Hanukkah is all about the resilience of the Jewish people. It’s about the victory of light over darkness.'
'Today we—the Maccabees of our times—are fighting the forces of evil that have come to wipe the Jewish people and its state off the face of the Earth.'
The kit contains eight stories of courage and two empty cards so people can add their own heroes.
Israel started solving developmental challenges in Africa while it was itself still developing, and continues helping 43 nations across the continent.
Newest service from Belong.Life provides automated solution for cancer clinical trial matching and recruitment.
At the U.N., the prime minister described an extraordinary vision of peace for the region and the world.
Shoulder dystocia occurs in 1.5 million births each year, often leading to permanent injury. An Israeli OB/GYN’s simple device could be the answer.
Version Bravo business accelerator for operational veterans of these two elite naval units builds on their mutual affinity and skillsets.
One of the leading voices in Israel's tech sphere is pushing back against doomsday predictions.
To date, the valve has been implanted in ten human subjects, five of whom were part of an Israeli pilot study.
New gadget helps therapeutic or recreational cannabis users measure, monitor and customize their smoke sessions for better results.
Chemistry grad student serendipitously captures data on a chemical reaction that has eluded scientists for nearly 100 years.
How one traumatic swimming-pool incident led to a unique AI alarm and monitoring system that detects kids and pets in the danger zone.
'We may not be able to send our whole school. But if you send one or two students to start, you are changing their lives and changing the lives of the individuals that they interact with.'
Israeli government confirms at least two ‘Elad’ firefighting planes will be dispatched to the country, which has been struck by an extreme heatwave.
An improved plasma thruster using Israeli technology can steer satellites out of harm’s way while using less power than chemical forms of propulsion.
After the power suddenly goes out, doctors were forced to complete surgery on three-year-old using improvised lighting and ventilation.
23-year-old Israeli soccer star Manor Solomon has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the English Premier League soccer club.
'The molecule, which was found to have low toxicity, could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to greatly improve dental hygiene.'
SafeGuard harnesses the power of AI for better decision-making at construction sites.
Roughly a quarter of the contracts signed last year were specifically for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.
A 360-degree, helmet-mounted camera captures data from around building site, which AI translates into actionable construction insights.
Israeli ministers approve plan to lay fiber-optic cables along the oil pipeline between Eilat and Ashkelon.
Musk: 'Thank you for recognizing concerns about safety of digital superintelligence.'
Researchers say a mathematical tool they have developed can improve forecasting of extreme rains with a high degree of accuracy.
Researchers also say they managed to improve memory consolidation by utilizing deep-brain stimulation during sleep.
Hadassah Medical Center reports that trials of a groundbreaking CAR-T therapy showed a nearly 90% response rate in 74 patients.
'This is totally the best time to set up a startup that I have ever seen,' Sam Altman says during visit to Israel.
Plastic Back will buy any plastic that recycling facilities are not able to treat and would otherwise send to landfills or overseas.
Tel Aviv University researchers say the robot, the size of a single cell, can navigate in a biological sample and transport dying cells for further analysis.
BeeHero, Orca Security, Snyk and Wiz cited for chasing big opportunities and growing despite a slowing economy.
Hydrogen fueling installation at gas station near Haifa Bay is product of collaboration between gas station operator Sonol, fuel supplier Bazan and vehicle importer Colmobil.
Oren Kaniel, co-founder of Israeli unicorn AppsFlyer: 'Many companies could face a disruption that I’m not sure they are ready for.'
These 88 companies have combined to create 61,858 direct jobs worldwide, according to the United States-Israel Business Alliance.
The 13th edition of IMDEX Asia features more than 11,000 delegates from more than 60 countries and regions.
According to new study, 'VGWs' consisting of plants growing vertically on a wall can save 20 percent of energy normally used for air circulation in closed spaces.
Applying coating of 'cellulose nanocrystals' on human skin decreased the number of mosquitoes feeding by 80%, according to new study.
First-of-its-kind Field of Dreams Bike Center in Bugesera, Rwanda, inaugurated in emotional ceremony.
Researchers develop way to 'tune' superconducting 'qubits,' the basic computation units of a superconducting quantum processor.
Online platform Bookaway introduces feature allowing female travelers to rate transit lines across the globe with an accent on safety, cleanliness and service.
Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry signs MoU with Jerusalem-based global venture investor to collaborate on potential establishment of tech startup incubator.
'I am convinced that the common desire and mutual visits, such as this delegation, will deepen the trade relations between the two economies,' says Israeli economy minister.
The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and Ethiopian government think tank signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Jerusalem summit.
The technology is installed on the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft.
Thirdhand smoke refers to the residual chemicals in a cigarette becoming absorbed into the home environment.
'Our findings suggest that the world around us is full of plant sounds, and that these sounds contain information.'
GM Afcon’s V-Alert system differentiates between movement caused by wind or rain, for example, and an intruder, reducing false alarms to a minimum.