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When family history becomes an Aliyah file

From birth certificates to apostilles, the documents that can turn generations of family history into verifiable proof for an Aliyah application.

“Families remember people through stories. Governments remember them through records.”
 Demonstrators sit in an encampment as they protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers on the Columbia University campus, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US. April 19, 2024.

Pervasive antisemitism present in US college classrooms, curricula, faculty, ADL finds

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks to supporters during an election-night party in Madison, Wisconsin. August 11, 2026.

Pro-Palestinian democratic socialist Francesca Hong loses Wisconsin governor primary race

This undated image released by the US Government shows a Syrian nuclear reactor under construction in Syria.

US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess


Ondas wins Defense Ministry tender for next generation attack drones

Ondas won an Israeli Defense Ministry tender to develop next-generation tactical attack drones for the IDF, beating Elbit Systems and Rafael.

 Illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Ondas Holdings Inc.

Pro-Palestinian democratic socialist Francesca Hong polling far ahead in Wisconsin governor’s race

Hong’s general-election success may hinge on the broader electorate’s views of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks during a campaign rally on August 2, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hong, a democratic socialist in the state legislature, has seen an uptick in recent poll numbers.

Vermont synagogue co-hosts fundraiser for Mohsen Mahdawi amid mounting scrutiny over extremist ties

The move triggered immediate pushback among some of the Beth Jacob synagogue's own membership.

Pro-Palestinian activists rally for Mohsen Mahdawi and protest against deportations outside of ICE Headquarters on April 15, 2025 in New York City; Illustrative.

Chinese citizen pleads guilty to attempting to smuggle US military equipment to PRC

Dingwei Chen, a 29-year-old Chinese citizen, tried to purchase US-manufactured military communications hardware on the black market with the intention of smuggling the technology to China.

US Attorney General Todd Blanche holds a press conference to discuss Tren de Aragua developments at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, July 1, 2026.

Jury in Luigi Mangione's insurance CEO murder trial to be anonymous

Mangione's trial in the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder case is scheduled to begin in January.

Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on June 17, 2026 in New York City.

What El-Sayed’s victory means for US politics - opinion

The DSA and the Democratic Party’s Left wing have skillfully built their message around real and troubling issues, yet they're simplified by identifying a single overarching scapegoat: Israel.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

US, Iran nearing 'some sort of an arrangement', Pakistan's defense minister says - report

The report follows comments by US President Donald Trump on Sunday demanding compensation from Tehran for American citizens killed or injured in IRGC-orchestrated attacks.

US Vice President JD Vance walks with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 11, 2026.

US Senators push to protect water systems after spate of Iranian cyberattacks, FBI warnings

The proposed legislation came after numerous warnings from the EPA, FBI, and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency regarding Iran-affiliated cyber threats.

In an aerial view, pools of water are visible at the East Bay Municipal Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant on March 20, 2024 in Oakland, California.

Syria's nuclear handover report shows Israel must shift to diplomatic action, expert tells ‘Post’

Beyond Damascus, there are a number of potential international partners who would be interested in ensuring nonproliferation in Syria.

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025

Turkey, Trump threats and a US pledge to Israel

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise. 

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 7, 2026