Zelensky’s Jewish parents have refused interviews. But their city’s rabbi is talking about them. Rabbi Liron Ederi, a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, told an Israeli magazine that Zelensky’s parents have helped him on multiple Jewish inititatives. By Cnaan Liphshiz April 27, 2022 3:32 pm
This maverick rabbi was a rising star in Hungary — until he criticized Israel and his religious rivals on Facebook Gabor Finali became the first rabbi kicked out of the religious council of the country’s largest Jewish umbrella group. January 24, 2022 6:00 am
Iceland adds Judaism to list of state-recognized religions The country’s some 200 Jews may now direct their annual church tax of about $100 toward organizations that are registered as belonging to the faith. March 18, 2021 3:13 pm
Rabbi in Moldova helps save a life and scores matzah for his community By Cnaan Liphshiz March 5, 2021 12:58 pm
Rabbi evicted from Krakow synagogue must be allowed back, Polish court rules By Cnaan Liphshiz September 25, 2019 1:17 pm
Danish Jews re-enact community’s flight to Sweden 75 years ago By Cnaan Liphshiz September 28, 2018 8:51 am
Iceland welcomes its first rabbi while considering a ban on circumcision By Cnaan Liphshiz April 5, 2018 11:51 am