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Chief Rabbis split over synagogue closures with Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Lau saying to shut down and Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef saying to keep them open with reduced numbers

As the normalization train moves forward, the most pressing question is when, not if, another country jumps aboard.

Upon completion of their training, every student is paired with one specific senior citizen, allowing the relationship to be built over time.

Who would have thought that the age-old debate over whether Israel is a Jewish or democratic state would be resolved by the coronavirus cabinet?

A poll of Israelis has found backing for a two state solution, and support for a deal with Qatar.

The court said that it had accepted the lenient plea deal against Zvi Tsabag, age 57, because of his poor health and economic status.

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Lau says close synagogues, Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says keep them open with reduced numbers

Most religiously observant Israelis still plan to attend services • most Israelis oppose demonstrations during lockdown – and most think Israeli society cannot recover from the corona crisis.

Burhan and Hamdok met with US National Security Council senior director for Gulf Affairs Brig.-Gen. Miguel Correa, as well as diplomats from the United Arab Emirates.

Up to NIS 100,000 can be claimed from the Strategic Affairs Ministry to showcase ethical practices within Israel's business community.

The plan calls on using 800 inspectors to ensure that places of work operate using a stricter model than the ‘Purple Badge.’

Peres was a man of peace who never lost hope that Israel would one day live in harmony with its Arab neighbors.

Next step: Mount precision fire control system on autonomous vehicle

"Anyone who harms an animal will eventually harm human beings, and the defendant's actions depict a brutality that's full of hatred towards dogs, human's best friend since the dawn of history."

Both sides claim right to negotiate who will head Jewish Agency, Keren Hayesod, KKL-JNF

Protesters to demonstrate, worshipers to pray outside in groups of up to 20 people within one kilometer of their homes

"The Emirates have been trying to get F-35s for six or seven years," Friedman said. "And the delivery time is probably another six or seven years from now."

The termite "destroys railroad tracks, telephone poles…and underground electricity lines causing power outages,” said Dr. Gilad Ben Tzvi.

A graduate of BGU, Brazilay is lauded in the field of AI and machine learning for creating an innovative breast-cancer predictive model and proving machines can decipher ancient languages.

Medical teams, the elderly and those with preexisting conditions will be the first to receive the vaccine.

Israel will need to tackle a number of issues head on to start its recovery process: poverty, tax policy, education and social cohesion.

It will mark the first joint product launch between the UAE and an Israeli technology company, following the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Prime Minister’s Office acting director-general Ronen Peretz and Foreign Ministry director-general Alon Ushpiz led the delegation to Manama, Walla News reported.

Jerusalem to purchase advanced training helicopters, Rome to purchase spike missiles and simulators.

CHEQ holds offices in New York, Tel Aviv, Shanghai and Tokyo, and its specializes on delivering ad-verification cybersecurity to big name advertisers and media agencies.

The other pre-army program participants “see him and not the chair,” said Itay Mori's mother.

The adaptation, entitled 'Sapiens: A Graphic History,' will be available in October.

He emphasized that Israel's defense system backs and appreciates the US's policy of pressure on Iran on the international front, while being in close cooperation with Israel on the subject.

The festival features Israeli and international competitions, as well as animated films, digital media and experimental and video programs.

Sixty films were considered for awards in 18 categories.

The Israeli company already has subsidiaries in the UK, France, the US, Canada, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Argentina, Turkey, Slovenia and the Netherlands.

A-G, Ohana, Blue and White, Likud battle over protests during coronavirus

Both freedom to protest and freedom of worship are fundamental rights in a democracy. But on certain rare occasions the rights of individuals need to be curbed temporarily for the public good.

The public must hold up a mirror to itself.

Niv is part of the Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) cycling team, Israel's first professional cycling squad who also made their debut in the Tour this year.

During the visit, Kochavi was presented with local emergency preparation plans. He also observed IDF's local relief efforts in wake of the coronavirus.

Rivlin asks to reduce fines for people in dire economic circumstances

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan has called on Netanyahu to immediately open up the bottleneck on settler building plans.

Start-Up Nation and iCreate initiated the Online Acceleration Program, aiming to partner up Israeli start-ups with relevant Indian counterparts to work on innovative solutions

The two advisors were spotted in public while they were supposed to be in quarantine.

The camp housed more than 13,000 people.

In partnership with the Absorption Ministry and the Interior Ministry, around 722 Bnei Menashe including Hrangchal and his family will be making aliyah following the High Holy Days.

Yamina leader wants to bring half a million Jews from US, France to volunteer against coronavirus

The masks, produced by a local company called PSD, will be delivered to ZAKA volunteers in Israel.

Netanyahu’s advisers find themselves in a pickle with trials and coronavirus

Shlomo fulfilled his dream by serving in the Israeli army as a Lone Soldier in the Border Patrol. And he was in for a big surprise...

Israel surpassed 200,000 cases since the start of the pandemic.

Despite corona, the defense establishment cannot ignore Iran and the UAE procuring F-35s.

The forum includes Egypt, Israel, Greece, Cyprus, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Italy.

Also on Tuesday, Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch stressed that "synagogues are not the enemy of the nation."

The warning arrives on the heels of another relief plan, to the tune of NIS 10.5 billion, approved by the cabinet on Monday night.

"It is not possible to present anything concrete at the moment – it depends on what the success of the lockdown will be."

Using previously unseen footage, the event explores the world of former president Peres and draws inspiration from his most valuable work, vision and the legacy he left behind.

The cost of the approved plan is estimated at NIS 10.5 billion.

Amid coronavirus complications, Austrian champ presents dangerous obstacle for yellow-and-blue.

There still are three roadblocks that can slow Leifer's extradition if she exploits every defense procedure as expected.

He announced that there are a number of aid organizations for women that are suffering in their own homes from physical and verbal abuse. "Call on them when it is needed," he said.

“Israel has been one of the leading countries in the world in infected people per capital for a while,” said Prof. Ronit Calderon-Margalit.

Apparently racist and political comments made by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu are not permitted for public official, and Chief Rabbinate must hold disciplinary trial for him.

The funding round was led by Jesselson Investments, Peregrine VC and Entrée Capital.

EU Commission Josep Borrell is strongly in favor of restarting the Association Council with Israel.

Do they want the UN to be a body that promotes peace and security in the world, or one that is blackmailed by countries that violate human rights and support terrorism?

Jerusalem Post readers send us their best shots of the week.

A spokesman for Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said that it may be on the agenda for next week.

The field hospital would have some 200 beds.

Training programs will be developed for filmmakers from both countries.

The school started out with 70 instructors, by next year it will have 150

The Monday vote is meant to start the new Jewish year with a message of “improving the national spirit,” yet it comes as bankruptcies surge, with 2,283 businesses closing in June.

Social media adviser Topaz Luk and foreign affairs adviser Reuven Azar, senior aides to the prime minister, broke quarantine rules over the weekend.

The program run by BINA is a partnership between the Jewish Movement for Social Change and MASA Israel Teaching Fellowship.

More than 1,300 COVID-19 patients hospitalized * Netanyahu shifts blame to MKs

The conviction leaves the families of the victims and Israel partially unsatisfied because Hezbollah itself was not formally indicted or convicted.

Golan, who is a former deputy chief of staff of the IDF, said the agreements must be reviewed to guarantee that Israel kept its qualitative military advantage in the deals.

Gantz will fly on a charter flight with a small team including his military secretary, the Defense Ministry Chief of Staff and the head of the ministry's political-security division.

Melbourne teacher wanted on 74 charges of sexual abuse, rape of minors

The former 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit model was sentenced earlier this month for tax evasion on earnings from her international career.

Currently there are two foreign embassies in Jerusalem, with the United States having moved its embassy in May 2018, followed by Guatemala.

The annual Peace One Day happening, which has been going for 19 years now, is happening on September 21 with streamlined events with megastars such as, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Annie Lennox.

Dr. Yonatan Mendel wants the Jewish state to become a Middle Eastern hub for learning Arabic, drawing students from Europe and the United States

Fintica creates AI solutions for the financial sector, notably self-learning technology to gain more detailed market reports - allowing users to make well-informed decisions in real time.

Ramming attack attempted at Jerusalem protests · Suspect arrested and investigated

In February 2019, Harari made headlines when she shared her personal experience with dealing with the disease in a Facebook post.

The Waqf stressed that if Israel does not ban Jewish worshipers from ascending to the Temple Mount, they will allow Muslim worshipers to arrive at any time.

The coordinated protest took place in multiple cities, with owners in Bat Yam, Tel Aviv and Haifa seen smashing plates.

Referring to the protest of nearly 200 people at Tel Aviv's Frishman Beach on Saturday afternoon, Dr. Sharon Elrai-Price voiced strong concern – and criticism.

Following him were another seven babies who were born later during the night between Friday and Saturday.

Iran’s regime polices women’s bodies and has been seen beating and harassing women who do not dress “modestly” enough for the male-dominated theocratic patriarchy that runs the country.

"She called me a few minutes before it all happened and screamed - 'I can't take this any longer, I'm leaving! He's hitting me, he won't let me leave, help!'"

Noomi Rapace told him that she believes she has Roma ancestry and she was emotionally connected to their story. So they changed the Jewish character into a Roma one.

The survey focused on religious freedom, conversion, religious status, transportation on Shabbat and pluralism among Israeli Jews.

Police officers who were stationed at the nearby Hemed Junction, outside of Jerusalem, soon realized that a wedding was taking place in clear violation of the lockdown restrictions.

According to the survey, 94.4% of tourists ranked their visit to Israel as good to excellent.

"In these complicated days of dealing with a state of emergency that requires limiting the freedom of individuals, increased efforts need to be made in order to protect the freedom of speech."

Lapid: In December, elections will be initiated that will take place in March.

"May it be a blessed year of realizing peace and stability in the region."