Yom Kippur is about the freedom to choose, former Gaza hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel tell 'Post'

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The opening of Keith Siegel pancake house, a former Israeli hostage, at Sarona market in Tel Aviv, March 26, 2025.
Keith Siegel and families of hostages attend a Security Affairs and Defense committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 8, 2025.
Released Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel marches with teenagers from Kibbutz Kfar Aza to Jerusalem after a five day march from Tel Aviv, December 28, 2023

Iran reveals conditions to restart talks, US issues security advisory due to Houthi-Saudi conflict

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Palestinian officials accuse US of ignoring reforms after Abbas barred from UN visit

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas faces deep public dissatisfaction, with a new poll finding overwhelming support for his resignation, and growing doubts over the PA’s role and legitimacy.
On the eve of Yom Kippur (Prayer). Artist Jakub Weinles (1870–1935)

Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?

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Thousands of Jews gather for slihot prayer services at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, ahead of Yom Kippur, September 15, 2026

Nearly 150,000 people participate in final slihot ceremony ahead of Yom Kippur at Kotel

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Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds

Military forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran conduct street parades and provide military training to supporters in preparation for a potential conflict with the United States and Israel on September 18, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Thousands of IRGC, Basij volunteers march through Tehran in show of defiance against US, Israel

Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of Iran's last shah and Iranian opposition figure, attends an interview with Reuters in Paris, France, July 14, 2026.

Pahlavi: Iran regime continues to erode from within as defections grow

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with union members from UAW Local 51 during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 7, 2026.

El-Sayed visits Jewish Michiganders for Rosh Hashanah meal after accusations of antisemitism

Jewish men at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Israeli-Ukrainian visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah detained, conscripted into Ukrainian military

Demonstrators lift flags of Palestine and placards during a march calling for an end to war in the Gaza Strip and protesting the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, on Mohammed V avenue in Rabat on October 5, 2025; illustrative.

Moroccan anti-Zionist movement calls for nationwide protests against FMs meeting, deepening ties

Illustrative: A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests, involving an upgraded version of a 240-mm, 24-tube multiple rocket launcher system, tactical ballistic missiles, and a 155-mm self-propelled howitzer, overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea, June 25, 2026.

North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile into Korean Peninsula sea, Japan says

Gaza GenoLIE: The campaign fighting “a modern blood libel”

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A new billboard about the GazaGenoLIE.com campaign in the center of Times Square, next to the NASDAQ

Intercity buses, Israel Railways to be free on election day, Central Elections Committee decides

Traffic at the entrance to Jerusalem. August 09, 2026.

Nine Israelis arrested as Turkey probes $3 b. international fraud network

AI, Middle East escalation, Ukraine-Russia war on agenda for upcoming UN General Assembly

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

President Herzog grants Elor Azaria pardon ahead of Yom Kippur, erases record

Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017
OPINION

Israel's ultra-Orthodox community can no longer avoid the hard conversations

ByMOTI LEITNER

Tai Baribo #9 of DC United chases down the ball against St. Louis CITY FC at Audi Field on May 16, 2026 in Washington; illustrative.

'Messi will take MLS Golden Boot, that does not interest me,' Israeli star soccer striker to 'Post'

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US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026.

Trump declares artificial intelligence warnings hoax by Democrats, announces new 'AI Force'

 Ms. Rachel, the hit children's video educator, singer-songwriter, in a clip from one of her videos.

Ms. Rachel pledges $1 million to Gaza children charity, matching Macklemore donation

FILE PHOTO: Ed Sheeran performs during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, US, December 12, 2025.

Ed Sheeran's fans back singer after controversy over Macklemore, Palestinians

What you need to know about Macklemore and accusations of antisemitism

Rapper Benjamin Haggerty, known as Macklemore, performs at the Goldencoast Rap Festival in Corcelles-les-Monts, France, Aug. 30, 2026.

Majority of US Jews say Netanyahu fueling American antisemitism

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'I say free Palestine to my children': Paloma Faith clashes with Ed Sheeran over Macklemore fallout

Singer Paloma Faith is seen backstage at the pro Palestine rally at Israeli Embassy on March 22, 2025 in London, England.

After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Hundreds of Jewish residents protest outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani's home

Iran says it has conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US

Iranian military personnel conduct street parades and provide military training to supporters in preparation for a potential conflict with the United States and Israel on September 18, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Qatar denies funding Hamas after Israeli report claims Netanyahu ignored warnings over Gaza aid

Gaza journalist Motaz Azaiza says he filmed hostage abuse on October 7 but hid footage

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks during a press conference following the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.

Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defense pact

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee receives Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem’s Abraham Torch Award

Mike Huckabee on Iran, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia and Israel’s US relationship

INTERVIEW

Hamas's hostages deserve to have their suffering documented honestly

EDITORIAL
Motaz Azaiza attends the 2024 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2024 in New York City.

Why did Adam Sandler's new film 'Don't Say Good Luck' bring me to tears?

OPINION
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'Voices From The Last Days Of Freedom': Showcasing the pre-communist Cuba we lost

GENIE AND Michael Milgrom pose in their home in Miami.

Expansive exhibition in Jaffa gives Gaza border artists a chance to air their trauma

KFAR AAZA multidisciplinary artist Shosh Segev pays tribute to the tree that saved her life on Oct. 7.
OPINION

The Yom Kippur War: How Israel missed the warning signs before the surprise attack

ByABRAHAM RABINOVICH

Will militaries pivot on drone technologies after major Reaper losses in Iran?

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A US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle flies by over the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, May 16, 2026.

US preparing for $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including over 40,000 bombs

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Israel will seek to purchase new weapons systems from US as compensation for Saudi F-35 sale

 CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping meets with then-Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman during the G20 Summit in Zhejiang province, China, in 2016.

China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, US officials warn

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A sign at the Lockheed Martin Manufacturing Centre of Excellence is seen at the company's headquarters in Ampthill near Bedford, Britain June 9, 2016

Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks production

F-16 scrambled after civilian plane breaches airspace near Camp David during Trump visit

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East, July 23, 2026.

Classified F-35 aircraft components disappear after diverted to Hong Kong from Australia

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Indonesia’s President Prabowo shifts tone, voices public support for Palestinians

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivers a speech during a plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, September 3, 2026.

Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial hires high-profile counsel following mistrial controversy

Michael Desronvil (L), the lone holdout juror that led to a mistrial, Lindsay Clancy (R), on trial for murdering her three children, pictured (C).

US forces kill four in Caribbean boat strike as regional campaign against drug cartels expands

Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere forces interdict a floating refuelling station, which, according to the U.S. Southern Command, was supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations, in a place given as the Eastern Pacific.

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Banking made more accessible, in every language

Leumi app in 5 languages.

Tel Aviv University, German Institute Expand Brain Research Collaboration

(L to R) Dr Arseny Finkelstein, Dr Amit Vinograd, Prof. Dr Inna Slutsky, Prof. Dr Stefan Remy, Dr Alessio Attardo, Prof. Dr Kristine Krug and Prof. Dr Janelle Pakan.

Your Investments: A financial and personal clean slate for Yom Kippur

 An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Your Taxes: BA, or British Amnesia

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‘Entirely false’ AI-generated intelligence report ‘almost started a war’ with China, US sources say

US Navy Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US CENTCOM, speaks with crew members of the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, deployed to the US 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security in the Middle East, in this handout photo released May 3, 2026.
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China, Iran, Israeli groups weaponize AI for first-of-their-kind social media influence campaigns

By choosing a program that aligns with your responsibilities and career goals, you can develop practical AI capabilities that deliver measurable business value.

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI

'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills

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Israeli soldiers clean tar off the Palmachim beach following an offshore oil spill which drenched most of the Israeli coastline, February 22, 2021

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Nikolski, Alaska, USGS says

Mysterious Bolivian 'weird cat' recognized as new species, marking first discovered in over century

Salvaged fruit & vegetables are taken to collection points all over the city.

Giving surplus a second life, Jerusalem’s food rescuers are turning leftovers into a lifeline

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A man performs the ancient Jewish ritual of kaparot

Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join

Enduring the tragedy of loss, Israeli families of suicide victims struggle to find a path to life

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Illustrative image of a head, made of crumpled paper, looking down on a black background.

Unauthorized weight loss supplement containing banned ingredient leads to hospitalization

Jerusalem Biennale turns art into catalyst for post-October 7 healing

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Blood test found to detect lung cancer with nearly 93% accuracy for average cost of $60

Music festival survivors, victims' relatives discuss PTSD, substance abuse, mental health effects

Putting conversation first: Jerusalem ulpan founder reflects on 18 years of teaching Hebrew to olim

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ULPAN LA-INYAN instructor Moshe Shmuel teaches basic Hebrew; teacher, trainer & educational program developer Tali Itzhakov (below) works with a student.

‘It’s time to go home’: After 57 years in America, a Holocaust survivor comes home to Israel

FRONTLINES
INTERVIEW

From Australian judge to Israeli tour guide: David Parry's aliyah journey

JUDGE-TURNED-TOUR GUIDE: David Parry.

Israel preparing for new wave of Jewish immigration, Aliyah Ministry director-general says

Around 150 new olim arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport on August 27, 2026.
FEATURE

Moving stories, worrying numbers: Behind the wave of immigration from North America

Family making aliyah to Israel, September 14, 2026.

Make your Jerusalem aliyah dream come true! The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55

The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55.

Everything on a grand scale. Except the price

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Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection

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Midtown Jerusalem by Israel Canada: A premier living, retail & leisure hub

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The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem

Diplomatic Conference

Heading ‘Down Under’: The Jerusalem Post announces Sydney Summit

Sydney, Australia Summit

Past Event - Building tomorrow, today: Jerusalem Post Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill

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Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog

Michal Herzog: Women must 'use their voice' to shape Israel’s future

'Without human insight, innovation is useless'

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

Podcasts   

‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.

Which film will be Israel's submission to the Oscars? Inside the Ophir Awards' red carpet

Israel’s Hamas strategy under fire as Abbas is barred from UNGA

Is Gadi Eisenkot's biggest selling point that he's 'not Netanyahu?'

US Politics   

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner at the White House in Washington, US, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

Right-wing musician Pat Boone urges president to speak less, follow Reagan’s example

US House approves Russia sanctions bill allowing Trump tariffs of up to 100% on Kremlin partners

US Senators introduce resolution seeking answers on West Bank violence, human rights abuses

Diaspora   

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with union members from UAW Local 51 during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 7, 2026.

El-Sayed visits Jewish Michiganders for Rosh Hashanah meal after accusations of antisemitism

Ben-Gvir in Israeli cabinet an 'existential threat,' pro-Israel Democrat Brad Sherman warns

After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books

Judaism   

On the eve of Yom Kippur (Prayer). Artist Jakub Weinles (1870–1935)

Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?

Nearly 150,000 people participate in final slihot ceremony ahead of Yom Kippur at Kotel

Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds

Christian World   

Theodor Herzl in Palestine. November 1898. Photography by David Wolffsohn. (Photo by Imagno/Getty Images) [Theodor Herzl in Palaestina. Anfang November 1898.

For Zion’s Sake: Why two Catholic theologians are taking a stand for Israel

Christian Zionists ignore reality of West Bank living, Palestinian Christian leaders say

Many Christian Arabs proud to be part of Israeli society, ambassador to Christian World says

Food   

A variety of dishes from the Zoti restaurant in Tel Aviv.

'Zoti': Fun vibe in Tel Aviv

Trying açaí at Oakberry Jerusalem: A not-so-sweet treat with sweet company

Wine talk: The grape and the word

Archaeology   

Entrance to tomb found at Mariette Cemetery site located north of the village of Saqqara, Egypt, September 18, 2026.

Archaeologists unearth tomb shared by ancient Egyptian judge and his scribe father

France loans Mexico rare Aztec manuscript as nations celebrate 200 years of diplomatic ties

Rare Christian protection amulet holding bible scrap, ancient stone seal unearthed at Turkish site

Science   

A reconstruction of the skeleton.

Modern human men evolved unique hip 'spring' for efficient walking, Israeli-led study finds

Tel Aviv University, German Institute Expand Brain Research Collaboration

New technology emerging from TAU's Sagol Center for Regenerative Medicine

Culture   

ITALIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MATTEO SALVINI (R) took time out to visit the Israeli pavilion.

When politics invades art, an Israeli artist seeks common ground at the Venice Biennale

'Our Loves' is a film about people, not October 7, filmmaker Avi Nesher tells 'Post'

Not your average Jewish mother: Lisa Edelstein on Hollywood, identity, and ‘Long Story Short'

History   

GENIE AND Michael Milgrom pose in their home in Miami.

'Voices From The Last Days Of Freedom': Showcasing the pre-communist Cuba we lost

On This Day: Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign Abraham Accords in notable Arab normalization agreement

'Death of a Democracy': Exploring the rise and fall of Weimar Germany

OMG   

A Leopardus tilcayo cat, a newly identified species through research led by National Geographic Explorer Paola Nogales Ascarrunz, walks at the Senda Verde animal refuge in the Yungas region, Bolivia, September 1, 2026.

Mysterious Bolivian 'weird cat' recognized as new species, marking first discovered in over century

Israeli team to compete in Texan 'Meat Up' with kosher Wagyu shawarma - with all the fixings

‘Child predator tour’: Chester Zoo corrects awkward ticket listing caused by computer error

Travel   

SWIMMING ABOVE the baby whale that came to play with us.

A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’

From hotel to hotel by cable car: Reaching the pool from the air

10-year-old bitten by moray eel at Eilat beach, requires surgery

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Evolving regional economic opportunities

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