The Jerusalem Post Archive

7 February 2009
Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists

The arson attack struck an institution that, since its founding, has linked far-flung congregations across the South and imbued generations of Jewish leaders with appreciation for Jewish life.

Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of Texas race, clearing way for candidate he called a ‘known neo-Nazi’

Brandon Herrera, known on YouTube as “The AK Guy,” is a gun-rights activist whose YouTube output includes videos admiring Nazi firearms.

Jewish groups ask Pentagon to stop Messianic chaplains from wearing Jewish insignia

Rabbi Laurence Bazer, who endorses Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox rabbis and cantors as military chaplains, said Jewish groups are working together on the issue

Lev Parnas, Jewish Trump ally turned critic, running for Congress as a Democrat

He will be running as a Democrat in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, joining an already crowded race of Democrats seeking to unseat Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.

Florida politicians condemn Miami Young Republican leaders for antisemitic group chat

The WhatsApp chat’s racist and antisemitic content was first reported this week by the Miami Herald and the Floridian, a local conservative outlet.

IHOP denies inviting Florida GOP candidate who said ‘Americans shouldn’t die for Israel’

The alleged invitation comes after the candidate claimed he had been banned from all Waffle House locations in Florida after he announced his intention to campaign there.

Over 330 new applicants file for aliyah during first week of Operation Roaring Lion

Despite the war, data from the ministry and the Jewish Agency show a high interest in immigrating to Israel, with files being opened for more than 330 people, including families.

Shabbat under fire: Navigating Jewish law, missile alerts in Israel during war - opinion

Jerusalem residents faced a Shabbat like no other amid incoming missiles from Iran.

From Shushan to Tehran: Purim’s story repeats itself - opinion

Again and again, the pattern returns: a decree of destruction, a sudden fall, a people still standing.

The oxygen war: The new order China didn’t budget for - opinion

The new order is colder: dependency pricing. Cut the cheap oxygen – oil cash, sanctions-evasion routes, and unprotected chokepoints – and the regimes that live on it don’t just wobble: they suffocate

Khamenei built Iran’s terror empire - poetic justice finally caught up with him - opinion

The man who built his power through violence, assassinations, and intimidation met his end within the very reality of perpetual conflict that he himself cultivated.

Trump, Netanyahu and the irony of Responsibility to Protect in Iran - opinion

Trump and Netanyahu may unintentionally act in line with the UN’s Responsibility to Protect principle.

Why Israel doesn’t need the world’s permission to fight Iran - opinion

The so-called “rules-based international order” has ignored the fact that an international armed conflict has long existed between Iran, the US, and Israel.

Gulf leaders are about to pass up the Iran moment - comment

Most world leaders are thinking of the next election. These leaders are freer to make long-term decisions for long-term stability.

Candace Owens is the IRGC’s favorite American - opinion

Tehran’s propagandists decided to amplify the far-right commentator’s message. What does that say about her?

Who benefits from the 'break Iran apart' narrative? - opinion

Why the idea of dividing Iran serves propaganda more than geopolitical reality.

Echoes of Egypt: Haggadah that brings ancient Egypt to your seder

Experience a Haggadah that brings 3,000 years of Egyptian imagery to life.

Purification by fire: The red heifer and Iran

The struggle against the Iranian regime is not simply another round in an endless regional rivalry. It is a confrontation with a force that has sown instability and death for decades.

In the kitchen with Henny: Easy Purim, Passover dinners using what’s already in your kitchen

From Purim treats to Passover prep, turn leftovers and pantry staples into nourishing, stress-free dinners.

Sushi Bayit Vegan, Har Homa: Mehadrin sushi spot with cooked fish options - review

Enjoy Mehadrin-certified sushi, including cooked fish rolls, at Sushi Bayit Vegan – Har Homa.

India let Iran warship dock the day US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say

The Lavan docked at India's southern port of Kochi on Wednesday, the same day the US submarine struck Iranian navy frigate Dena, after an urgent request from Tehran.

Quentin Tarantino is alive and well, despite reports; now working on new British farce

Reports attributed to the website Deadline.com said that Tarantino had been killed by an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv.

Iranians in LA turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones

Meanwhile, many in Iran are using VPNs, circumvention apps, and other tools to bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government.

Iran: You are so not invited to my sons’ bar mitzvah

Twin bnei mitzvah, Persian palace dreams, and Iranian missiles lead to an unforgettable Shabbat Zachor.

How a Chabad house in Panama built the world’s most critical retreat model for IDF veterans

Israeli combat soldiers find healing and community in structured retreats that combine nature, and emotional support.

Grapevine: Ringing hollow

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

How Mikhael Mirilashvili sees Netanyahu, Trump, and Israel’s national priorities - interview

From legal battles to Channel 14, Mirilashvili shares his perspective on politics and public life.

Exhibition 'Yakir's Light' brings together art by a fallen soldier and his mother

The show combines drawings and photographs with pictures of architectural projects, which is a little unusual. Additionally, one artist is living, and the other is dead, which is very unusual.

Getting around in times of turmoil: How to keep up morale in Israel during Iran war

How can we deal with all this abnormal normality? The constant sirens, the fearsome explosions, of missiles falling, or the IDF’s interception system working but resulting in shrapnel dispersal?

Celebrate International Women’s Day on the small screen: Shows with strong women to watch

TV TIME: March 8 is International Women’s Day, and the small screen offers a great many movies and series featuring unforgettable females.

Israel boosts security at embassies worldwide amid concrete threats

Updated measure come as Azerbaijani security services say they thwarted an Iranian plot to attack the Israeli embassy in Baku and other Jewish targets in the country.

IDF issues shorter warning times for recent Iranian missile attacks

In general, advanced warning times for Iranian ballistic missile attacks are usually issued at least five minutes before sirens sound, and often even further in advance.

El Al flight aborts landing in Tel Aviv due to missile launches from Iran

According to FlightRadar24 tracking data, the plane circled over the Mediterranean Sea for several minutes before receiving clearance to land.

Israel's public morale shifts dramatically amid Iran war, survey finds

The survey originally aimed to assess public attitudes in Israel towards a wide range of issues, but the opportunity arose to study the Israeli public regarding the Iran war.

US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel

Israel had requested 12,000 BLU-110A/B general-purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies, with Marco Rubio having determined that the sale was in the US's "national security interests."

IDF attempts operation to locate items tied to Ron Arad disappearance in Lebanon

According to Lebanese news outlet An-Nahar, IDF soldiers were seen carrying out a ground operation in a cemetery suspected to have a connection to Ron Arad's 1986 disappearance.

Shorter, faster, deadlier: World’s militaries stunned by power of Israel Air Force - analysis

The Iranians are no fools. We were not the only ones preparing for the event. They were too. The previous operation taught them a few things.

Two IDF soldiers wounded by anti-tank missile fire during operations in southern Lebanon

The IDF soldiers were performing forward defensive operations in southern Lebanon when several anti-tank missiles were fired towards their force.

Prime Minister Netanyahu: We have nearly achieved total control of Iranian airspace

Netanyahu asserted that the military operations, in coordination with the US, came with understanding from US President Donald Trump regarding the magnitude of danger Iran posed.

Israel Air Force strikes Iranian oil facilities, military source says

Earlier, Iranian state media had reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had targeted the Haifa oil refinery in response.

Traders warn $100-a-barrel oil is imminent if Iran war keeps raging

While oil and gas prices have surged this week, as ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but halted, they remain far below the highs seen just after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Israeli reservist suspected of killing Palestinian near Hebron, under investigation

Incident comes after two Palestinian brothers were shot dead by an Israeli on Monday near Nablus, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.

After 144 years, Israel's Health Ministry to move from Jerusalem’s Ottoman-era health building

Its history spans the late Ottoman Empire, in which the Turks ruled Jerusalem from 1516 until 1917, to the British Mandate, to the State of Israel.

The glasses everyone will be looking for this summer: 5 trends that change everything

Elinor Bor Ben-Zvi from Luxottica reveals the hottest eyewear trends for spring-summer 2026. From classic aviators to sculpted shapes – what you need to know before buying your next pair of glasses.

MG S5 electric road test: How time flies

Six years ago, a 263 km-range Chinese electric crossover was a hit. Its successor shows how quickly EVs have advanced and how they are catching up with gasoline and hybrid models.

Galaxy S26 announced: Where can you find the cheapest prices for each model?

Major chains show price gaps of hundreds of shekels. Base models differ slightly, but early pre-order storage upgrades to 512GB and 1TB offer significant savings. Who offers the cheapest deal?

Anne Hathaway uses it – so we had to try

Anne Hathaway’s Shiseido serum arrives in Israel, with new launches: Safflower & castor haircare, Round Lab Korean skincare, Dr. Fischer curl cream, and oily skin cleansing foam.

The safe room doesn’t have to feel like a bunker – how to upgrade it easily

How to turn a technical concrete room into a warm, harmonious space? With simple design choices – from textiles to smart storage – the safe room can feel like any other room in the house.

8 innovative clever products with a twist

innovative products that do more than meets the eye: A lamp that’s actually a speaker, a footstool that’s both a tray and storage, a range hood that looks like lighting.

If you’re going to be stuck in a secure room, at least do it with the perfect Korean products

The finest Korean products have arrived in Israel, we tested them, and believe us, these are exactly what you need urgently during a ceasefire.

A historic shift: How US, Israel's war on Iran is changing modern warfare

MILITARY AFFAIRS: For the first time ever, in the operation, known in the US as Epic Fury, two allied nations are conducting fully integrated, multi-domain operations.

Economic Asymmetry: Winning the cost-exchange war in anti-drone defense - opinion

The problem is that defenses are routinely sacrificing the most expensive parts of their systems in order to take down the cheapest of targets.

UK PM speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, leaders of France, Germany, Italy about Middle East

Starmer stated that additional British fighter jets, helicopters, and a destroyer were being sent to the Middle East, and affirmed that the UK would support the defence of Saudi Arabia if needed. 

Erbil hotel hit by drone attack, security sources say

The drone attack, which came the same day as two other Erbil drone attacks, occured amid Kurdish concerns of being dragged into the Iran war.

IDF renews strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut after targeting Tehran's oil facilities

IDF affirms 75% of Iranian missile launchers destroyed • Netanyahu: Israel has complete control of Iranian airspace • Saudi Arabia warns Iran of possible retaliation to attacks

IDF targets IRGC's Air Force situation room, aircraft used to transfer weapons to Hezbollah

The strikes include Tehran's main air situation room, operated by the IRGC air force, and 16 aircraft belonging to the elite Quds Force that were used to transfer weapons to Hezbollah.

Trump mocks Iranian de-escalation efforts, warns of ‘complete destruction’

Trump's remarks follow Iran's apology to neighbouring countries and promise to suspend attacks unless attacked.

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure, Radwan Force command centers

The strikes targeted Hezbollah rocket launchers, weapons storage facilities, and military sites, as well as two Hezbollah Radwan Force command centers.

SpongeBob, Iron Man, and Call of Duty: Inside the US meme war against Iran

Video clips regarding Operation Epic Fury, released by the White House and the Pentagon, are packed with pop culture references, pulse- pounding music, and clips from action movies.

Why the Kurds are suddenly in the spotlight during the war with Iran - explainer

As Iranian proxies target Iraq's Kurdistan, the US is reportedly courting Kurdish Iranian militias for a ground front. Groups remain split between seizing the moment and avoiding total war.

IRGC claims to have struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO issues warning in area

The IRGC claimed to have struck a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Iranian media.

US intel report: Large-scale military assault unlikely to topple Iran regime - The Washington Post

The National Intelligence Council report was completed a week before the start of the war, which broke out last Saturday.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts to meet within a day to choose Khamenei’s successor - report

The Assembly of Experts will convene on Sunday to select Iran’s next Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei. The move comes amid a joint US-Israeli offensive and internal regime chaos.

IDF destroys notorious IRGC Quds Force headquarters, head of region-wide terror octopus wiped out

The Quds Force was in charge of destabilizing the entire region, fomenting pro-Shiite and anti-Sunni movements in several countries.

IDF kills thousands of Iranian regime forces with 6,500 bombs dropped in one week

The 6,500 bombs surpassed the 4,500 dropped during June 2025's 12-day war, with the numbers being even more enhanced when taking into account that the US has already struck 3,000 targets.

Despite Saturday spike in missile sirens, IDF affirms 75% of Iranian missile launchers destroyed

The defense establishment hopes to reduce missile fire sufficiently that Iran no longer succeeds at causing casualties, more similar to the Yemeni Houthis' missiles.

Debris from interception of suspected Iranian drone kills Pakistani man in Dubai

Debris from the interception additionally caused minor damage to the facade of a tower in Dubai Marina, the office noted.

Saudi shoots down drone east of Riyadh, warns Iran of possible retaliation to attacks

The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have all come under heavy drone and missile fire from Iran over the past week.

Pro- and anti-Khamenei protesters clash at Washington Square Park, multiple arrests made

Violence erupted in NYC as pro-regime activists mourning Ayatollah Khamenei clashed with anti-regime protesters. The NYPD made multiple arrests after a vigil was met by counter-protesters.

No coffee, no Ritalin: The secret that keeps fighter pilots at peak alertness

Modafinil, originally developed in France in the 1970s, was approved for the treatment of severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

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