The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 December 2009
'Playmakers': How Jews shaped the American Dream through toys and teddy bears - review

Marginality and antisemitism gave Jews the edge they needed to innovate and invent.

Popcorn, a little different: How to make a tasty snack in no time

Coated popcorn with upgrades and flavors: Pop Star coated popcorn, a recipe by Limor Katz from the Instagram page israeli_kitchen@.

The Fort Sill Haggadah: A US Army chaplain’s mission to create a Seder for hundreds

The general of Fort Sill and his wife were our honored guests. We were all thrilled when the chaplain, Wes Geary, sang “Let My People Go.”

Israel’s 'Stonehenge’ not alone with near 30 similar sites, satellite imagery reveals - study

The newly discovered sites all share a similar design: large circular structures, between approximately 50 to 250 meters in diameter, built with stones taken from local basalt fields.

Anti-Zionist Jews: The wayward sons of our generation - opinion

Some Jews seek Judaism without peoplehood; the Haggadah warns that faith and community are inseparable.

Long-term deradicalization in Gaza faces major hurdles - opinion

Efforts to deradicalize Gaza face geographical and political barriers, making lasting change unlikely.

New Jersey man arrested for allegedly plotting to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist’s home

Authorities have arrested a New Jersey man for allegedly planning a firebomb attack on the home of Nerdeen Kiswani, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist, after a weeks-long investigation.

Jewish School in Chicago secures new head, building for fall 2027 debut

A new Jewish high school in downtown Chicago has appointed its first head of school. Set to open in 2027, it will offer a unique blend of rigorous academics and Jewish pride.

Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court

“What we did was illegal and needed to be answered," said Zechariah “Zee” Mehler, who also explained that he saw a very strong response from the city against antisemitism.

Voices from the Arab press: Hezbollah in state of crisis, Strait of Hormuz paralyzed

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

'If Lebanon won't disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will': Effie Defrin warns against Hezbollah’s rearmamen

“If the Lebanese government does not disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will. We will not allow Hezbollah to rearm, and we will continue operating in order to protect our civilians on our northern border.”

Iranian missile, drones strike US military airbase in Saudi Arabia, 12 soldiers wounded - report

According to the Wall Street Journal, the attack, which also involved the use of drones, was confirmed using open-source imagery and data circulating online.

Trump suggests renaming Hormuz - 'Strait of Trump' during speech confirming negotiations with Iran

During a speech at the FII Priority Summit in Miami, Trump said that the US is "negotiating now, and it would be great if we could do something, but they have to open it up."

Yemen's Houthis join the war, IDF conducts wave of strikes Tehran

Five injured in Abu Dhabi in latest Iranian missile barrage • Witkoff says he 'thinks' meetings with Iran will happen this week • Trump suggests renaming Hormuz - 'Strait of Trump'

US using anti-tank land mines in Iran's Shiraz to neutralize ballistic missile launchers - report

According to The Washington Post, the mines used were American BLU-91/B anti-tank land mines, which are deployed by aircraft using the Gator mine scattering system.

First Houthi launch toward Israel since war began triggers alerts across the Negev

Tehran could use the Houthis to take action in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.

Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen? - explainer

Heavily armed and capable of striking Gulf neighbors, any involvement in the Iran conflict by the Houthis could cause major disruption to maritime navigation around the Arabian Peninsula.

IDF officers, soldiers wounded in separate attacks in southern Lebanon

All of the injured were evacuated to hospitals for medical treatment, and their families have been notified.

Grapevine: Sheltering routine

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah during Operation Roaring Lion

The IDF uses several means to intercept enemy drones, though the Iron Beam laser system has yet to significantly affect drone intrusions.

IDF arrests 80 wanted individuals, seizes weapons during West Bank operations

The IDF completed multiple operations in the West Bank, arresting 80 wanted individuals, seizing firearms and drones, and addressing rising violence amid settler attacks in the region.

Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.

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