Swedish police grants permit to burn Hebrew Bible outside Israeli embassy, drawing widespread criticism Swedish officials say freedom-of-speech law requires includes the right to the demonstration as planned.
In Australia’s remote Tasmania, Jews welcome a rare visit from a former Israeli chief rabbi “It’s a long way from anything,” said a longtime resident of the island state.
A non-denominational yeshiva opens in Scotland, inspired by models in US and Israel “We just thought there’s so much need in the U.K. for a bit more education, something that goes a little bit deeper, something that’s accessible, something that’s open to people,” said co-founder Jessica Spencer.