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Born in Jerusalem in 1952, Miriam took as her pen name the names of two close family members who perished at Treblinka.

Faith in God allows us to see beyond the horizon; to see the light at the end of the tunnel, even when that light is still hidden.

‘There is a spot of earth supremely blest, A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest… ”

Strawberries are finally in season, and these juicy red berries can be seen in every market.

Every once in a while, Hanukkah and Christmas fall on the same week, and this year happens to be one of those years.

The Israelis were warmly accepted in Casablanca and the orchestra's CEO, Jacob Ben Simon, got an award for his ongoing efforts to bring his musicians to the festival.

The stirring tale of a stellar recording outfit graces the capital’s Jewish Film Festival

“As rabbi of Jaffa, Kook was requested to eulogize Herzl who passed away just two months ago. For a rabbi raised in the world of the yeshivas of Lithuania it was a difficult and challenging act."

The seeds for a Jewish transformation, planted by Herzl, were in full bloom at the first Herzl Conference on Contemporary Zionism.

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics report, differences were identified between leading causes of death among Israel's Jewish and Arab populations.

The “Herzl 2019” Magazine generated robust discussion since it was published three months ago. To continue the conversation, here are three more articles from leading Herzl thinkers.

All of us were willing to give our all to our army service and now we’re being told that we’re not good enough because we’re girls’

The F-15IA’s assets closely match most missions carried out by the IAF, such as dealing with enemy missile launch sites or terrorist targets on Israel’s northern or southern borders.

... lead to inner peace?

While Rivlin welcomed them cordially – emphasizing the fact that they were in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel – he could not refrain from taking a jab at UNESCO.

The reports said that Netanyahu was holding rounds of consultations on whether to give up his immunity.in order to call the bluff of Blue and White, who made it a precondition for coalition talks.

The money will continue to support the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, as well as to bolster scholarships.

The Transportation Ministry, which oversees the CAAI, said IAI's proposed solution was being tested by the authority.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit has urged the National Labor Court to reject a family's request for state benefits while receiving of 'pay for slay' payments.

“I will conduct a positive, clean, and pertinent campaign, and present an agenda for Israel's future,” Likud challenger Gideon Sa'ar.

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz said on Tuesday night that negotiations could begin if Netanyahu would just reiterate the same commitments he made ahead of the past two elections.

The Yisrael Beteynu leader accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of acting only out of his own interest.

Despite ongoing financial instability, director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov said it was imperative that medical treatments are funded.

Ayyat al-Akras was just 17 when she blew herself up in Jerusalem, killing two and injuring 28, near a supermarket in Jerusalem on March 29, 2002.

The president-elect, in town on an official visit and in support of the Israel Allies Foundation annual event, visited with local leaders and planted a tree through KKL-JNF in the Hula Valley.

Sponsored by the Organization of Women to Women and the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants, the mock trial included the actual testimonies of three female migrant victimsץ

The story of an exceptional man honored with Mexico’s Order of the Aztec Eagle.

Super Tuesday is the most important day in the US primary calendar when fully 14 states will be holding primaries and selecting their delegates.

How it really is: Why am I angry? You should be too!

Is the paintbrush mightier than the pen?

"“If, God forbid, a country adopts a boycott of Judea and Samaria, the relations between Israel and that country will be harmed," Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein said.

With Netanyahu heading the Likud the party receives more seats but the right-bloc falters, while Sa'ar leading the party would have fewer votes but the bloc gets strengthened.

While Israelis look inward, staring at our navels and focusing on our exasperating political deadlock, things are happening in the world.

China will start running the port in 2021, and the US will need to decide whether to continue to dock its Sixth Fleet there or follow through on its threat to pull out.

“I feel very thankful for this opportunity, very excited, and very jet lagged,” she said in a phone interview. “It’s a pretty intense application process. I flew back to Israel for the interviews.”

"When you come to Jerusalem and Israel, you live what you have read in the Bible. For me, as a Christian, it is like a dream," said Ambassador Perks Master Ligoya from Malawi.

David Nekrutman, 45, is a charismatic man of many talents. An American-Israeli Orthodox Jewish theologian, he is a writer, public speaker and pro-Israel activist

For centuries Jews living in the Diaspora had to be constantly on guard and aware of those who threatened their survival.

An Ethiopian kid had been killed by a police officer and this was not investigated; my wife was arrested at a demonstration last week!

According to official 2018 statistics from the Tourism Ministry, no less than 61% of tourists visiting Israel last year were Christian, while only 22% were Jewish.

Netanyahu and Gantz blame one another for failure to negotiate unity coalition.

Netanyahu has yet to leave the political stage, but Likud’s succession struggle is already under way.

Israel faces yet another election after both Netanyahu and Gantz fail to form a government.

Masada was first built as a fortress by a Hasmonean priest Jonathan, either the brother of Judah the Maccabee (152–143 BCE) or Alexander Janneus (103–76 BCE).

Netanyahu is no saint, but the charges are definitely verging on legal terra incognita and paving the way for further judicial imperialism.

The adoption of Masada as a modern symbol for the State of Israel, however, is controversial because of what Josephus wrote took place there.

On Monday, Latet released their annual "alternative" poverty report, which unlike the State of Israel's official poverty report, measures poverty according to households lacking essential needs.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Moshe, “Your story continues to inspire everyone. It is one of miracle and hope overcoming tragedy and immeasurable loss.”

Two thousand years ago, 967 Jewish men, women and children reportedly chose to take their own lives rather than suffer enslavement or death at the hands of the Roman army.

The Israel office, Raymond said, will enable Stifel to provide improved service and execution to clients operating in Israel or active in the Israeli market.

The air was full of excitement and curiosity in Tel Aviv last night as the Ashdod Symphony Orchestra took the stage with cast members of the West End's We Will Rock You musical.

The 27.5% gender wage gap shows a significant increase since the 2017 report, when the median gap stood at 24.7%.

At the moment, two different locations are being considered as sites for the future embassy. A final decision is expected to be made in the coming months.

'How much longer can we hold on?' one of the alleged victims asked.

The challenger for the Likud leadership slams Benjamin Netanyahu for broken promises in Jordan Valley.

The flights, the longest carried out by an Israeli airline to date, will be served by El Al’s new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Beitar Jerusalem rallies for 2-2 result in Ashdod • Hapoel Haifa blanks Bnei Yehuda • Hap TA victorious

Natan Sharansky is being recognized for his lifelong struggle for human rights, political freedom and for his service to the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

“I am a man of faith,” Barkat said. “The money isn’t mine, and I returned it wholeheartedly.

Geith is an Israeli citizen who was assigned as the Governor of Jerusalem by PA President Abbas in 2018. He was investigated for his possible involvement in the kidnapping of realtor Issam Akel.

In a post on social media featuring a close-up photo of the cleats, Edelman recalled his first visit to Israel in 2015, which he called a “meaningful experience.”

Liana Volganov, a mountaineer and a wall climber, was offered a position on Ukraine’s Olympic team for Tokyo 2020, but decided that she would rather join the IDF Artillery Corps.

The statement come amid continued threats emanating from Houthi militias following the seizure of a ship that was carrying missile components from Iran to Yemen.

Tekah’s killing shook the country, and led to nationwide protests by the Ethiopian community about dangerous discrimination by police and racism against Ethiopians.

“In 2019, Israelis used Twitter to connect, campaign, learn, debate and have conversations,” Twitter explained in a release.

“China never set obstacles to US-Israel cooperation, so I don’t think it makes any sense for the US to question China-Israel cooperation,” Zhai Jun added.

“We are not occupiers in a foreign land. This is our homeland since Abraham the Patriarch came here 3,500 years ago. The word ‘Jew’ comes from ‘Judea,’” Netanyahu said.

Avichai Mandelblit has already made it clear that he is not interested in personally being that hand that forces Netanyahu out of office.

‘Hanukkah for all Jewish people represents our strong roots,’ says Hazorfim CEO Yakov Merdinger.

Although there has been a significant improvement in attitudes towards people with disabilities, the statistics presented by Oren Helman's Sikuy Shaveh (Equal Chance) were troubling.

The award has been awarded annually since 2002 to Israeli citizens in recognition of “academic or professional excellence."

On December 19th, 1919, Ruslan, carrying 600 travelers from Odessa, docked at the port of Jaffa. It has been dubbed “the Israeli Mayflower,” because many of its passengers entered Israel's pantheon.

Researchers from the country's leading academic institutions and more than 100 start-ups attended the event to learn how they can collaborate with the $48.3 billion Japanese mobility supplier.

IPF’s millennial-led network is called Atid and it is focused on mobilizing support for a viable two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians.

Gantz and Lapid ran as joint candidates for prime minister in the April and September elections.

The "Storm Suit" exercise includes scenarios for extreme winter weather conditions that will test inter-organizational competence and efficiency.

Senior IDF officials explain discrepancies in figures provided for ultra-Orthodox enlistment during Knesset committee hearing.

The new legal blow to Naveh comes just days after the state prosecution announced that it will likely indict him for bribery in a sex-for-judgeship scandal.

Peregrine said its partners include institutional and private equity investors from Israel, the United States, Europe and Australia.

‘Usually you’re not supposed to interfere with elections in other countries, but in this case I’ll make an exception,” the Blue and White MK said.

Ron Abbuttbul proposed to his girlfriend Lee 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level at the Orot Rabin power plant of the Israel Electric Corporation where he works.

Giammattei also said that he would reconsider his country's policy on Israeli settlements, potentially aligning it with the new US policy: settlements are not illegal.

MK Touma-Sliman: If price tag attackers are ignored, there will be a pogrom on the Palestinians

The Jerusalem Post's Gil Hoffman appears on a panel at the Israel Democracy Institute's conference in English on the topic of populism and policy.

In light of the criticism from the public regarding how Nir Hefetz’s testimony was attained, Mandelblit requested clarification about intrusive questions regarding a woman who was called to testify

The cold weather that started on Friday has gotten more severe, temperatures dropped and rain has started to pour down upon the country.

A poverty report by the non-profit Latet organization shows that one-quarter of all Israelis are currently living in poverty.

Giving the new recruits a small speech before they go on their way, Bennett gave the group a few words of advice

David Ben Avraham was beaten and tortured by fellow inmates, who were told of his conversion.

The conference will be held by Avi Himi and will focus on the efforts made so far to have her released from Russia.

The amount of rain a cloud produces can be increased using a special compound

Israel is reportedly concerned about the initiative, but Israeli and European officials noted that the issue will likely not be discussed during the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday.