The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2016
Shavuot and Mount Sinai: Why modern Jews still wrestle with the Torah

The debate over Torah from Sinai may depend less on proof than on the condition of the soul.

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

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A new international project arrives in Ofakim and upgrades sports in the city

In cooperation with the JAB Courts initiative and donors from abroad, two basketball courts in the city were upgraded, and more are expected to be added soon.

Sneakers–inspired sports slides

The Gali chain introduces hybrid sports slides for summer 2026, combining a sneakers look with the comfort of slides, featuring an open back, a faux–suede finish, and an updated casual style.

Sovev Jerusalem 2026 returns

More than 5,000 participants are expected to take part in Israel's largest cycling event, which will be held on May 29 in Jerusalem.

The legendary designer opened a first hotel and the result is breathtaking

Fashion designer Christian Louboutin enters the hotel industry with a boutique hotel that combines art and extraordinary architecture.

End-to-end encryption: Apple and Google bridge the gap between iPhone and Android

After years of broken messaging between iPhone and Android, Apple and Google are rolling out end-to-end encryption for chats. Secure conversations will display a lock icon in the chat.

Israeli company invests in hub to make New Jersey 'new Silicon Valley' for foreign start ups

According to those in charge of the project, the main objective is to provide foreign companies interested in expanding their operations in America with a "soft landing " in the US.

Trump’s Evangelical alliance alarms defenders of religious freedom - opinion

In America, the assault on basic democratic principles continues, with Christian nationalism increasingly in the forefront.

After October 7, the shattered tablets at the heart of Shavuot matter more than ever - opinion

Carrying yesterday’s forms unchanged into altered reality can itself become a kind of falsehood.

Donald Trump, do not negotiate with the devil in Tehran - opinion

You cannot kill a demon with a bullet. The ideology driving terror in Iran will not disappear.

Italian teenager re-arrested in Florence for terrorism recruitment

The teenager had declared himself “ready to act” and received instructions on how to choose a target for a terror attack in chats with individuals linked to Islamist extremism.

Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp - report

The Australian government has previously ruled out providing direct assistance for the return of Australian families linked to ISIS.

Pakistan mediates US-Iran talks as uranium and Hormuz remain major obstacles

Two days after presenting the Iranians with the latest US message in the negotiations, Syed Mohsin Naqvi held another round of talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran.

The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day

A court ruling could clear the way for the release of Leonard Cohen’s long-hidden Israel concerts and archives.

Shavuot in the southern Golan: Springs, wineries, and ancient Jewish heritage

The southern Golan Heights emerges as a living landscape where archaeology, hospitality, and community life meet against dramatic volcanic terrain.

'An orgy of antisemitism is overtaking the West,' says acclaimed Hungarian director Laszlo Nemes

Laszlo Nemes, who is now at the Cannes Film Festival promoting his latest movie, Moulin, is best known for his first feature film, Son of Saul (2015).

What to watch in Israel this week: Fresh Israeli medical drama, 'The Intern,' stands out

TV Time: 'The Intern' is a new, polished medical suspense drama starring Niv Sultan, best known for Tehran, who plays Hadas, an ambitious and very promising surgical resident.

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons facility hidden under former clinic

The weapons production site was located in Tyre, a southern Lebanese city from which Hezbollah operatives have launched missiles towards Israel.

US used double amount of interceptors as Israel during Iran war, officials say - report

The US deployed some 200 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptors against Iranian missiles targeting Israel, while Israel used fewer than 100 Arrow 3 missiles.

IDF to develop AI battlefield operations with newest tech division, military announces

The new division, which will be called "Alumot," will include soldiers in combat roles, technology professionals, information researchers, and artificial intelligence experts.

IDF arrests three terrorists in Hebron who were planning shooting terror attack

In another operation, a suspect was arrested in the West Bank village of Deir al-Ghusun for planning to establish a terror organization.

Amb. to US Yechiel Leiter condemns MK May Golan's 'disgusting' remarks on Reform Judaism

This comes after Golan accused Reform Rabbi and MK Gilad Kariv of "officiating dog weddings in your delusional synagogues."

Over 2,400 sexual assault complaints filed in IDF in 2025, military reports

Data revealed that more than 700 complaints filed ended in nothing more than a disciplinary hearing, while 42 indictments were filed against offenders, and 21 others faced disciplinary trials.

Rubio tells NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance

US President Donald Trump has criticized NATO members for not doing more to help with the US-Israel war with Iran, even threatening to withdraw from the alliance.

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

The US House of Representatives had blocked three previous war powers resolutions in close votes earlier this year, with near-unanimous support from Republicans.

Iran could launch surprise attack against Gulf States, Israel, say officials

Warnings of a potential surprise Iranian attack on Gulf States and Israel come as US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disagree on how to proceed with Tehran.

Pakistan tries to bridge gaps between Iran, US on uranium as peace talks continue

UAE's Gargash warns second round of US-Iran fighting could deepen complications • Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance • IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons facility

'I will kill you Jews,' man jailed for shouting death threats at Jews in London

Tavius Jean-Charles, 36, made repeated threats between October 2025 and March 2026, with the incidents occurring near synagogues in an area of north London with a large Jewish community, police said.

Democrats move to block suspects connected to Jan 6 Capitol riots from accessing new DOJ funds

Legislation introduced this week aims to prevent participants in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol from receiving compensation via a new fund established by the Trump administration.

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