The Jerusalem Post Archive

2 December 2023
Penn must turn over list of Jewish employees to Trump administration, federal judge rules

US District Judge Gerald J. Pappert dismissed arguments by Penn and the leaders of Jewish groups on campus who said in separate filings that the Trump administration’s requests were “disturbing."

Bath, UK mayor resigns after amplifying idea that Jewish ambulance arson was ‘false flag' attack

Bharat Pankhania, the mayor of Bath, England, resigned after suggesting that the antisemitic attack that set fire to four Hatzolah ambulances in London was committed by Jews.

'Death to Jews, Vucic' call during Belgrade protest sparks criticism from Serbians, Israelis

In a joint statement to The Jerusalem Post, MK Boaz Toporovsky, Dr. Efraim Zuroff, and Aleksandar Nikolić said: "No political motive whatsoever justifies such calls."

Building collapses in Tel Aviv, Houthis join the fight

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Passover 2026: How to find meaning this year - opinion

We are living in an emotional mosaic of difficulty and inspiration, pain and resilience.

Zionism: Beyond ‘the right to exist’ - opinion

The connection between the Jewish people and their ancestral homeland is often underemphasized, while the “right to exist” has been elevated.

Israelis lose faith in decisive victory in Iran war - opinion

Israelis can endure the war, but the consensus is cracking as trust, expectations, and ideas of what victory means are diverging.

A Passover Seder's lost integrity: Why inviting Zohran Mamdani was a strategic misstep - opinion

A Passover Seder is a structured transmission of Jewish memory, beginning with oppression in Egypt and culminating in the affirmation of Jewish continuity.

Cultivate a Zionist I-Thou at Seder with JPPI’s Zionist texts - opinion

Martin Buber urged individuals to cultivate profound, expansive, I-Thou relationships with others – and with broader phenomena like God.

Passover in the shadow of war: Celebrating freedom amidst strife - editorial

The Seder this year is the equivalent of a big hug – an embrace that includes family, familiar food eaten only once a year, and the rituals and songs that connect us to the past and to each other.

Under the radar: Foreign accounts are shaping the online narrative on the Iran War - opinion

A data analysis of 1,000 viral posts on the Iran war found many originated outside the US, in English, seemingly aimed at shaping American opinion.

We need to stop using the word 'resilience' to describe Israel, here's why

We are one of the most resilient nations on the planet, but after the years of emotional and physical hell we have endured, that word feels like a cop-out and does not accurately describe how we feel.

Chabad donors send 2.5 million dollars to Israel and global Jewish communities

The Israeli relief is part of a larger global campaign by Chabad Headquarters to ensure every Jew can access an authentic passover experience.

War with Iran was Trump's 'last best chance' to avoid a nuclear Islamic regime, Rubio says

Rubio said later on Tuesday that Washington could see the "finish line" in the Iran war, and added that there is potential for a "direct meeting at some point" between the two sides.

Australian PM Albanese: War's economic shock will be felt for months, urges using public transport

Australia, which imports about 90% of its fuel, has seen petrol prices surge and experienced localized shortages as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump says US strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says

Trump described the alliance as a "paper tiger" and said removing the United States from the defense pact was now "beyond reconsideration," the newspaper reported.

Kit-napped: Viral Kit Kat heist sparks responses from brands, cities, and even a Real Housewife

Many brands and the Reagan Foundation sent their condolences to the Kit Kat team, while RHOSLC cast member Lisa Barlow and sweet treat aficionado Cookie Monster quickly denied any involvement.

‘Perfect storm’: Israel's high-tech faces human capital crisis, lack of new students in age of AI

“We need to create a new way of teaching skills for them to progress,” David Perlmutter, chairman of the Committee for Increasing Human Capital in High-Tech, warned.

Israel ocupa el octavo lugar a nivel mundial en el Índice de Felicidad Mundial de 2026

La resiliencia de Israel brilla al mantenerse en el top 10 de los rankings de felicidad global en medio de los desafíos emocionales y sociales de la guerra.

Trump considera operación para extraer uranio enriquecido de Irán - WSJ

El presidente de EE. UU., Donald Trump, está considerando una operación militar para retirar cerca de 1,000 libras de uranio de Irán, informó el Wall Street Journal el domingo.

Netanyahu dice que el régimen islámico está 'más débil que nunca'

Netanyahu detalló 10 golpes significativos que Israel ha infligido a Irán desde el comienzo de la Operación León Rugiente, incluyendo diezmar a Hamas y Hezbolá, y combatir el terror en Cisjordania.

Israel rechazó la normalización de relaciones con Siria en el último momento, afirma Al-Sharaa

El Presidente sirio Ahmed al-Sharaa dijo que aunque su gobierno logró avances, Israel cambió de opinión "en el último minuto".

Tensiones aumentan en la cena de Pesaj por la inclusión de Mamdani

El episodio llega cuando Mamdani ha enfrentado escrutinio de segmentos de la comunidad judía de Nueva York por sus respuestas a incidentes antisemitas.

WATCH: IDF strikes, dismantles missile launchers in southern Lebanon

The launchers were used in the terror group's latest barrage against Israel, which left three people injured, including a 6-year-old child.

Trump says US could end Iran war in two to three weeks

Trump added that Tehran does not have to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict.

Israel refused normalization with Syria at last minute, says Al-Sharaa

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that although his government reached good points, Israel changed its mind "at the last minute."

IDF kills senior Quds Force operative, strikes Iranian regime chemical manufacturer

The IDF struck a factory that transferred chemical substances used in the Iranian regime’s development of chemical weapons on Tuesday. 

Trump says Iran asked for ceasefire, Iran targets Israel with seven missile launches

Iran attacks cause fires in Kuwait, Bahrain • Australian PM Albanese: War's economic shock will be felt for months • Houthis say military op. against Israel has begun

Drone attack sparks fire at Kuwaiti Airport, tanker off Qatar hit as Iran strikes Gulf states

Iran also launched attacks against Qatar and Bahrain in its latest attacks against the Gulf States.

UAE preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force - report

The nation had already conducted an internal assessment of its capabilities to help secure the strait, including its ability to clear mines, officials told the Wall Street Journal.

Iran's new leader has asked for a ceasefire, Trump says

 Iran's new leader has just asked the United States for a ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday.

Reverse exodus: How the Iran war turned Egypt's Taba into Israelis’ escape route

Amid war with Iran, thousands of Israelis and tourists leave Israel through Taba in a modern-day reverse Exodus.

Israel and Egypt: Frosty neighbors' ties tested by Iran war, but remain stable

Operation Roaring Lion has Egypt and Israel on the same side. But what will happen when the war with Iran ends?

Passover under fire: Israelis balance fatigue with cautious hope after month of war

Despite overwhelming public support to fight Iran's Islamic Republic in Operation Roaring Lion, the war is taking its toll on everyday citizens. 

Mohel arrested for death of baby linked to circumcision

The mohel, who had performed thousands of circumcisions before, had received previous allegations of medical complications.

Over 800 strikes, 16,000 munitions: Operation Roaring Lion thus far

The Operations Directorate, the Air Force, and Military Intelligence have been participating in a joint effort to “systematically target the Iranian terrorist regime,” an IDF spokesperson said.

Sixteen wounded in central Israel after Iran launches cluster munitions

An 11-year-old girl from Bnei Brak was taken to the hospital in serious condition due to shrapnel injuries. Her condition reportedly worsened following hospitalization.

Six-story apartment building collapses in central Tel Aviv, injuring two

Emergency services are working to determine whether people are trapped under the rubble or simply inaccessible.

Netanyahu pardon request advances as Justice Ministry reviews new materials

That makes Wednesday’s development less important for what it decides than for what it confirms: Netanyahu’s request remains active and is still moving through the formal clemency process.

The Passover playbook: Jerusalem activities the whole family can rally around during war

This year, everything will be operating according to the instructions from the Home Front Command. Things may be subject to last-minute changes.

On Passover, former Gaza hostages say freedom 'takes on a different meaning' - interview

Former hostages David Cunio and Keith Siegel return home, discovering a deeper, personal meaning of freedom this Passover.

Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness, on Passover and the rest of the year

Jewish holidays like Purim and Passover seek to strengthen different sets of interpersonal connections, such as fostering bonds between friends and expressing care.

Passover candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Passover candle lighting times for your area.

Iron Age hoard rewrites history of wagons in Britain, may have been part of royal memorial - study

The collection's careful arrangement is indicative of a “noisy, symbolic acts of deliberate destruction," showing that the Melsonby Hoard was not just a collection of abandoned valuables.

Toyota Aygo X Hybrid: Beating the oil crisis with 24 km per liter

Just before a potential war with Iran is expected to push fuel prices in Israel higher, Toyota’s mini car arrives in the country with the Yaris hybrid power unit and a NIS 19,000 price increase.

Food news: New products for the Seder

Two of the stars of the Seder night are returning to the table, straight to the center.

Meat products for Passover

A necessary shortcut on a long–long evening: Meatman’s surprise bag for Passover.

So what will we drink on Passover?

Recommended Israeli wine bottles for Passover, from NIS 40 to NIS 190.

In full hands: The right gifts for Passover 2026

Don’t say we didn’t think of it. Here is the list of the most worthwhile alcoholic gifts for Passover. Shall we pack it for you?

Why structured personal development systems are gaining attention across Europe

Across Europe, personal development is becoming more structured.

The cultural superstitions around numbers that still influence business today
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