01 June 2017

Greens close on surprise Final Four berth after beating No. 1 seed on the road; Mac TA can clinch progress tonight

Failure to move US embassy to Jerusalem may put loyalties to the test.

An independent, state-of-the-art wireless network will place the capital at the forefront of technological progress.

Yacimovich lost the election for the chairmanship of Israel’s largest union to incumbent Avi Nissenkorn by a vote of 62.42%-37.58%.

Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences for the murders of five people, said in a Facebook post that the strike was merely "suspended."

New testimony indicates prosecutors allegedly ignored evidence in death of Ariel Newman

The American vice president is scheduled to make a keynote address at the summit of the largest pro-Israel group in the US.

The US president, who has vehemently protested in the past that global warming was a "hoax," is expected to announce a controversial US pullout from the Paris accord.

US embassy stays in place, at least for now.

At a time of high unemployment and reluctance to work, basic income contingent upon nurturing solidarity is paramount.

Jewish pupils were performing 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' at the Johannesburg school.

Abbas reportedly blamed Israel for the "incitement" against him which he said brought about the tense meeting with the president.

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Australian police said they did not believe the incident on a Malaysia Airlines flight was linked to terrorism, instead citing mental health issues.

A security guard saw a Palestinian woman heading toward the community’s gate and yelled at her to stand back, according to an Israeli police spokeswoman.

Middle East peace may remain out of reach, but at least the Hebrew and Arabic languages have found a compromise.

There seems to be various factors at play driving the reluctance to confront Trump.

The Ivanka Trump brand declined to comment while the White House and Ivanka Trump's lawyer, Jamie Gorelick, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

New television series: Tzvi Has a Problem

The meeting between the Israeli finance minister and Palestinian officials comes amid efforts by the US to jump-start the diplomatic process.

New play: The Garment

Separate flier promises ultra-Orthodox children NIS 800 for verbally abusing haredi soldiers.

The closest genetic ties were to the peoples of the ancient Near East, including Israel.

Hundreds killed, thousands displaced in worst torrential rains since 2004.

New book: The Iron Crown

New performance: The Dr. Rafi Kishon Show

A song for Sivan: 'A merry choir'

Prosecutors said Pugh bought a one-way plane ticket from his home in Egypt to Turkey in 2015 planning to cross the Syrian border into territory controlled by the Islamic State.

“This is a monumental day for the fight against hate and the protection of the rights of European Jews."

Deadline for waiver delaying move is set to expire Thursday.

Scharmer said the verdict against Hanning is not legally binding as appeals were still pending at Germany's highest court.

Jon Kyl has been overshadowed at times by Arizona’s other John, fellow pro-Israel senator McCain. But he will be remembered as one of the country’s best friends.

Strategic Affairs Ministry to launch new anti-BDS campaign as part of annual Celebrate Israel Parade.

“If the Knesset can choose a state comptroller and president, it can choose a Supreme Court president.”

The tweet was evidently in response to reports that US President Donald Trump plans to pull his support from the so called Paris Agreement, a global initiative designed to tackle carbon emissions.

This week's top ten attractions.

Eisenhower Dance takes its Light Show on the road.

Ashdod hosts the fifth annual Méditerranée Festival.

Meeting comes amid rare post-conviction negotiations during the appeal process.

Lina Tur Bonet performs with the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra.

The Israeli Chamber Project performs in the periphery and beyond.

The Hod Hasharon eatery celebrates its third anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee takes Asian cuisine to a high level.

YES is having gay-themed films for Pride Week, which will continue to run until June 24.

Livni defends festival, saying: "This is culture, not pornography."

Should the health minister resign for "doing nothing?"

A young Jewish leader’s vision on communal challenges.

Galilee mayor denies allegations that he bribed 2013 elections and advanced contractor’s business interests.

With ‘In Our Hands,’ a film about the battle for Jerusalem during the Six Day War, Arik Achmon discusses the sacrifices he and his comrades made in order for Israel to survive.

The Onya collective at the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station seeks to improve the neighborhood with architecture, common spaces and garden radishes.

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War and its ramifications on the Israeli-Arab conflict, the 'Post' talks to activists.

Nafha Prison’s deputy warden Yariv Cohen, who is in charge of many security prisoners and terrorists, talks of life in jail from his perspective.

Robert Wilson is to direct and perform "Krapp's Last Tape" at the Israel Festival.

Uproar ensued after the 'Quantico' star posted two self-taken photographs at the grounds of the solemn monument in the German capital.

Visit the Bethlehem hotel with the worst view in the world.

Netanyahu's office nevertheless thanked Trump for being a friend to Israel, and "his commitment to move the embassy to Jerusalem at a later date.”

Many activities will be taking place during the festival.

The past 30 years have seen Israel’s wine industry receiving higher and higher grades from the experts and publications that count.

Madison recommends browning vegetables to flavor soups and stews.

Bulgarian Sephardi meat pastries, Jerusalem kugel and bizcochos salados represent the city to me.

What I once saw as a heroic, plucky little country is now bogged down by indecision and division, much of it over the fruits of a certain war.

Husband in question has refused to give a divorce for 17 years and has sat in jail for most of that time.

We are a hyperbolic people, taking every issue and problem to its most extreme conclusion.

(With apologies to Maimonides.)

Don’t immerse yourselves in sadness, but fill yourselves with fear and awe and take responsibility for the future.

Nathan Thrall argues that the US should leverage its power to force Israel to make concessions for peace.

Robert Service explores the final year of the last tsar of Russia, Nicholas II.tra

An excerpt from ‘Motherprayer: Lessons in Loving’ by Barbara Mahany.

Eyewitnesses told The Daily Mail that a loud explosion was heard minutes before the smoke began rising to the sky.

Parasha of the week.

The day is commemorated across the spectrum, though it would appear that hassidim and Sephardim are the most committed celebrants.

Will this protect or infringe citizen's rights?

She loves the country, makes aliya and dedicates her professional life to the Jewish people, yet struggles to be accepted here, due to her family origins.

Those who settled down before the online age wonder about the mysterious practice of choosing potential partners by swiping left or right.

Painter Sam Griffin displays an authentic view of the hassidic world.

The first hearing before the investigative judge regarding Toveet Radcliff’s death by gunshot wound to the head on February 21, 2015 is scheduled for this coming Monday.

Next week’s 50th anniversary of the city’s reunification provides a historic backdrop to US President Donald Trump's decision to sign a waiver delaying moving the American Embassy to the capital.

When I Die makes for an engrossing experience.

“Let’s return the Bible to all of us.”

Right-wing politicians then began to voice concern over an American president who supposedly turned from hawk to peacenik.

Much of Mani’s work tests the concept of borders, between the mind and the body, interior and exterior domains, art and medium.

Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs

Three Japanese terrorists, hired by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), killed 26 people at the LOD airport in shocking attack over 40 years ago.

AMIT will celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem by hearing from Naomi Cohen, the wife of the late former chief rabbi of Haifa She’ar Yashuv Cohen

Danon's efforts are proof that, when truth is on your side, perseverance has the potential to pay off.

He is among the patrons of March of the Living , and in Israel the causes that he supports include United Hatzalah, whose Safed and Haifa branches he has adopted.

The anniversary is less of a wake-up call than a reminder of the alarming threats that existed before June 1967.

A round up of news from around the nation.

The Palestinian terrorists who are imprisoned in Israel are very familiar with the ins and outs of bureaucracies such as the IDF, Shin Bet and the Israel Prisons Service.

While enjoying some leisure reading over the Shavuot holiday, I was stunned by “Gal Gadot fights the good fight in ‘Wonder Woman’” (Arts & Entertainment, May 30).

As for the reception so far, Sides is confident that Prettimess has proven to be a worthy second act to Engelmayer.

Into the vacuum have stepped elements identified with Hamas, with the northern faction of the Islamic Movement in Israel, and with the Muslim Brotherhood in its wider context.

Earlier this year Rabbi Yona Metzger pled guilty to fraud, theft, conspiracy, breach of trust, money laundering, tax offenses and accepting bribes.

Getting to know Beth Steinberg, a winner of the 2017 Bonei Zion Prize.

Despite being sponsored by the coalition, the bill is a gross violation of the coalition agreement which promised to support the status quo.

Ashkelon: From the Neolithic to the hi-tech era.mm

They are now determined to block recent Modern Orthodox initiatives that challenge the Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly in key areas, such as marriage, conversion and kashrut.

For Israel, the best defense might be a good offense.

The Afula Market Compound, nestled on the outskirts of the city, covered from the sun and open to the breeze, has been mostly empty since it was built 15 years ago.

In business, Israelis aren’t always known for looking out for others, but in the Western Galilee, a pastoral picture of cooperation and quality comes to light.

Ein Bokek’s Crowne Plaza Hotel offers a weekend of fun at the iconic salty sea, with children’s activities and hiking at your doorstep.

Hashgacha Pratit’s supervision is increasingly in demand, but Heaven forbid anyone use the ‘K-word’

When a new cultural event kicks off, artistic directors generally note that they are starting “a new tradition.”

Sadly, most of us learn things the hard way, especially our kids.

Azrieli was an architect who divided his time between Israel and Canada. He was also an international real estate tycoon, and a philanthropist.

TIP FOR THE WEEK: A drop in energy levels is expected after the beginning of the week, so pace yourself.

The crowd at the King David responded enthusiastically to Bolton’s proposal. This is not surprising.

Gaza is caught in an endless tug of war.

After 50 years, what's next?

Critics fawn over Gal Gadot as blockbuster film expected to soar at the box office.

There could be a new criminal investigation into the former prime minister.

Although likewise criticizing Trump’s decision, climate policy consultant Naor Yerushalmi told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday that not all hope was lost.

“Facing a world with great possibilities, we produce tremendous talent.”