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Israeli supermarket to build vertical LED farms, sell home-grown produce

The new technologies eliminate the need to rely on outdoor growers and suppliers while also providing a fresher, more eco-friendly product which needs much less water and land to grow.

Rosh Hanikra
Israeli man accidentally kayaks past Lebanon border, stopped by police

"Luckily, I saw a soldier from the other side. That's when I realized 'whoa, where am I?'"

The Temple Mount in Jerusalem
UK lists Jerusalem separately from Israel on COVID-19 travel advisory

Starting on Saturday morning, travelers arriving in England from Israel will not have to enter quarantine.

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Malls mutiny: Stores open against Health Ministry coronavirus regulations

"There is no rebellion here," said one of the merchants. "There is a loss of livelihood and desperation."

20/11/2020
Tel Aviv stores silent in the shadow of coronavirus

One store worker said stores had been selling "under the radar" - meaning off the books - since the start of COVID-19.

IDF Chief of Staff: Don't touch the bereaved families

Kochavi fails to mention the name of the Farkash family in the letter which came several days after the demonstrators were condemned by politicians including the PM.

A banner depicts Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White party, and Israel Prime minister Benjamin Net
Ex-intel chief: Ideology’s big role in how politicians process intelligence

“This is part of democracy” with the voters choosing leaders with a certain ideology.

Comedians perform to benefit Krembo Wings, for children with disabilities

The event included some of Israel's biggest names in comedy like Assi Cohen, Adir Miller and Tom Yaar.

IDF says it will stop monitoring social media for coronavirus violations

Army and police tracing activities have concentrated on finding infected people who break quarantine, and on locating social gatherings.

By JOSHUA SHUMAN/THE MEDIA LINE
20/11/2020
Former US Ambassador: Normalization agreement could 'generate momentum'

According to the former ambassador, "The US will need to be in dialogue with both Israelis and Palestinians," include Arab partners. This, in light of Iran's proximity to nuclear weaponry.

DR. ARKADAI ZELTSER in the Hall of Names at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem.
750 Jewish and Holocaust scholars sign petition against Yad Vashem head

Eitam's critics say he is unfit to lead because he called for most Palestinians in the West Bank to be expelled and for Arab Israelis to be excluded from the country’s political system.

By BEN SALES/JTA
20/11/2020
As a Holocaust historian, I’m horrified that a bigot may lead Yad Vashem

The mission of Yad Vashem is to teach values that stem from the lessons I learned from the rescuers: the importance of valuing human rights and respecting everyone.

By EVA FOGELMAN/JTA
20/11/2020
Miki Haimovich (left) and Osnat Mark (right)
Israeli town’s elections cause uproar in Parliament

Parties in governing coalition accuse each other of promoting voter fraud, arm-twisting

By URI COHEN/THE MEDIA LINE
20/11/2020
Sigd holiday, November 16, 2020
New website seeks to connect Israeli society with Sigd holiday

Stories of the Ethiopian Aliyah are covered with 17 members of the community recounting their harrowing experience as well.

20/11/2020
ISRAEL FORWARD Manor Solomon (10) celebrates with his teammates after scoring for the blue-and-white
Blue-and-white beats Scotland

Solomon's first National Team tally helps Israel avoid Nations League relegation with 1-0 home triumph

By Uriel Sturm
20/11/2020
Rapid Sofia coronavirus test device in action
Fearing false positives, hospitals scrap Sofia COVID-19 testing kits

"This goes against the most basic of medicals tenets – do no harm," said one of the hospital directors.

By SARAH BEN-NUN
20/11/2020
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LGBTQ+ NGO wins court ruling saying Jerusalem Municipality discriminated

The Jerusalem Open House is advocacy NGO for the Israeli LGBTQ+ community, and manage a community center in Jerusalem to which it is requesting funding for.

Pompeo: Products from West Bank to be labelled 'Made in Israel'

Pompeo becomes first US secretary of state to visit W. Bank settlement, Golan.

Bette Midler and Hans Zimmer to appear with Israel Philharmonic

The event will be broadcast globally on December 6 at 9 p.m. Israel time, and will be free for the public.

By NERIA BARR
19/11/2020
Meet Mansour Abbas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unlikely ally

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The head of the United Arab List aims to change Israeli politics forever

19/11/2020
Alan Dershowitz: Cautious, optimistic that Pollard will go free

Dershowitz said that if what he called "the unjustified parole restrictions" are renewed, he has a chance to receive commutation from US President Donald Trump.

19/11/2020
Deni Avdija heads to Washington to start NBA career

Wizards pick Israeli phenom 9th overall in draft • Yam Madar also selected in 2nd round by Boston Celtics

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
19/11/2020
Rivlin visits Dead Sea coronavirus Green Zone belt

The coronavirus cabinet had approved Eilat and the Dead Sea area as green zones effective from November 18.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Gantz: Privatization of Israel Aerospace Industries approved

"We will continue to monitor the process and ensure that it is done responsibly, efficiently, and while serving the security, economic, and market needs of the State of Israel," said Gantz.

What does the Sudan-Israel peace deal mean for Sudanese migrants?

SOCIAL AFFAIRS: Out of the tens of thousands of asylum-seekers who came to Israel in the past 20 years, only a handful has gotten refugee status.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
19/11/2020
Gantz unlikely to support Eitam for Yad Vashem chair

Sources close to Blue and White leader say he will only support a ‘statesman-like and apolitical figure.’

Is Yad Vashem being politicized? – analysis

It is not only Effi Eitam’s candidacy for chair that has aroused accusations of politicization, but also reports of other possible appointments at Yad Vashem.

SARAH WEIL (right) and Jewish educator and trans-activist Yiscah Smith wrap themselves in a flag
78% of Israel's trans community have considered suicide in past year

According to the study, there are significant gaps between transgender people and the general population in different job sectors, levels of income, and overall well-being.

Pompeo in first Golan visit: Israel has right to defend its sovereignty

The US did not consider Israel’s sovereignty in the Golan Heights as legitimate until US President Donald Trump reversed the policy in March 2019.

President Reuven Rivlin was awarded the Washington Institute Scholar-Statesman Medal
Rivlin awarded prestigious Washington Institute Scholar-Statesman Medal

The award celebrates outstanding leadership that exemplifies advancing Middle East peace through sound scholarship and a discerning knowledge of history.

19/11/2020
Snoop Dogg teams up with SodaStream to help save the environment

Accompanied by his "nearly extinct friend," a sea turtle sporting an Israeli accent, Snoop Dogg noted that "smalls things" are the most meaningful, and can have a large impact on saving the planet.

IDF: Terror cell behind placing of IEDs is Unit 840 of Iran's Quds Force

The military has been following cells of the Quds Force for several months that have been trying to plant explosives on the border.

Bahrain trade delegation expected in Israel next month

The delegation would include Bahraini business leaders, who would meet with their Israeli counterparts, as well as a meeting with Economy Minister Amir Peretz.

The angels in our lives

How often in our lives have we said: “You’re an angel!” – and meant it – to friends who have been there for us when we most needed them?

Grapevine, November 20, 2020: Special quality

The movers and shakers of Israeli society.

Renting an apartment during the pandemic

One-third of renters have asked their landlords to reduce their rents or to delay payments. Among those whose household incomes have been affected by the pandemic, that number was 43%.

By YAIR ASSAF-SHAPIRA
19/11/2020
Points of Contact: Helping Anglos wed

Points of Contact is a closed Facebook group of more than 560 volunteer matchmakers (called Point People) working primarily on behalf of marriage-minded religious Anglo-Israelis.

By Rivkah Lambert Adler
19/11/2020
Eitan Stibbe
From fighter pilot to astronaut, meet Eitan Stibbe

Stibbe was a close friend of the late Ilan Ramon, and was one of the founders of the Ramon Foundation in his honor.

What do happiness managers do in a corporate environment?

Learn more about the hottest new job title that has reached Israel.

Cross border attack tunnel discovered last month was deepest ever found

Underground barrier almost complete; new "smart border" concept deployed along northern section of Gaza Strip.

Appreciating art from home

The “Mundane Heights” exhibition, which opened virtually a couple of weeks ago, is an aptly and oxymoronically named venture.

19/11/2020
This week in Jerusalem - A round-up of city affairs

What has been going on in Israel's capital this week?

19/11/2020
Visitors at the PHOTO ISRAEL exhibition in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv to bring back shows, art under coronavirus regulations

"We will hold hundreds of events every week to provide a livelihood for thousands of people, and medicine for the souls of tens of thousands of residents."

19/11/2020
Majority of Israelis think IDF should manage coronavirus crisis - poll

The majority of Israelis think that IDF activities should not be limited to military operations against enemies.

Bringing Ladino music back to life

Hadas Pal-Yarden performs songs in Ladino time at the Oud Festival

19/11/2020
The Jerusalem Jazz Globus Festival returns

The 16th Jazz Globus Festival takes place on November 22-26; although, like almost every cultural event these days, events will be streamed online.

19/11/2020
Removing an immigrant's Jewish standing

A religious court that an immigrant who came to Israel 30 years ago and was certified as Jewish no longer is.

Activist compares Netanyahu to Hitler, drawing condemnations

The protester tweeted on Thursday saying he stood by what he had said and that "there is a person who is... destroying the country. Wake up before it is too late."

19/11/2020
Adoption of the Israeli-led resolution “Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development” by the UN Seco
Israel victory in UN as ‘sustainable entrepreneurship’ resolution adopted

The resolution supports the UN's "Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development" and focuses on what should be done to recover from the aftermath of COVID-19 worldwide.

Bahrain, UAE vote against Israeli sponsored UN entrepreneurship resolution

Arab countries that voted against the resolution also included Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu removing his mask
Netanyahu: On the verge of signing for more doses of Moderna vaccine

Knesset agrees to open zoos, safaris as new daily cases hit nearly 820

Israel strikes Iranian, Syrian targets in response to exposed IEDs

IDF Spokesperson: "We are attacking against the host, and the visitor who is really not wanted."

An Israeli interfaith coalition to confront sexual violence against women included Tahel
American immigrant to Israel fighting sexual abuse among haredim

"Today, more and more rabbis are cooperating with mandatory reporting. The haredi community has made more progress than anyone in the area of sexual abuse prevention.”

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
19/11/2020
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter (11) reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at th
NBA star, human rights activist Enes Kanter meets with Israel UN amb.

"Working together to create a better, brighter, more peaceful future," tweeted Kanter. "It’s all about respect, understand and building bridges together.

A taxi driver collects a passenger near the Jerusalem Bus Station
New taxi meter to cut prices up to 50% with shared rides

As additional commuters join the ride the meter will add more discounts to the ride, reaching between 20% to 50% off.

Israel's first commercial medical cannabis export lands in Australia

While Israel first approved medical cannabis exports almost two years ago, issues with Ya'acov Litzman's 2017 reform have caused the process to stall

Blue and White boycotts vote on anti-Bibi bill

The bill is intended to make it illegal for Netanyahu to form the next government and to embarrass Blue and White for not toppling the government.

18/11/2020
Pro-Netanyahu protesters picket family of fallen IDF soldier

"Dear Likudnikim who stood outside our window, our Tom was killed for you, too. We all deserve better," Anat Farkash said to the protesters.

18/11/2020
Givat Hamatos
Israel entrenching a ‘one-state reality,’ Germany tells UNSC

Outside the confines of the UNSC, the EU and other European member states have also condemned the Givat Hamatos project.

Ashkenazi to be first Israeli minister to visit Bahrain next month

Bahrain FM: We are nurturing the seeds planed by Sadat; Bahrain formally requests to open embassy in Israel.

Dikembe Mutombo, Jose Mourinho speak on building peace in ME through sport

"I think because we have been admired by so many, we have the key to build a bridge to our society and to make a big difference. Sport is an international language," Mutombo said at the event.

State files indictment for widespread election bribery in Arab town

This is not the only ongoing large case of election-related corruption in the Israeli-Arab sector.

Oh La La French Comedy fest begins November 22

It will feature the best of recent French comedies, as well as some classics from years gone by.

Relatives of new immigrants granted permission to visit Israel

There will be a formal application system to obtain the entry permit for relatives of immigrants through the Interior Ministry, but the details of this are not yet clear.

Eitam Yad Vashem appointment approved by committee

Controversial potential appointment of new Yad Vashem chairman now needs government approval.

Opera singers sing to protest layoffs

"Similar to the Hebrew slaves about whom the work was originally written, the choir singers also mourn the destruction of their temple, the opera house."

Rivlin hosts Israel's Church leaders for early Christmas ceremony

Coronavirus has intruded on Christmas just as it intruded on Passover, Easter, the Miracle of Holy Fire, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

A crucifix is seen on the wall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Beijing
Christian org. with Jewish Agency ties rejects missionizing allegations

Return Ministries and the Jewish Agency say there is a Christian volunteer program at a JAFI educational facility, and that Return Ministries does not do missionary work

Partners in the aliyah and PR business

James Fattal, 33 - From London to Tel Aviv, 2014 Jake Sharfman, 33 - From Michigan to Tel Aviv, 2014

President Reuven Rivlin meets with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani
Rivlin to Bahraini FM: Jews, Muslims destined to live together

President Reuven Rivlin welcomes Bahrain's foreign minister to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Foundation trains new generation of civic leaders

Members of the Jerusalem Leadership Fellows Program attend seminars led by experts in public leadership and are each assigned a mentor to provide guidance.

Pompeo: Abraham Accords isolate ‘malign’ Iran

Netanyahu, Pompeo and Bahrain FM Al Zayani hold trilateral meeting in Jerusalem, part of first-ever Bahraini delegation to Israel.

Premature birth
Premature births in Israel dropped during first COVID lockdown

The rate of premature births went down to 4.6% of all births in 2020, while in 2019 it was 5.3%.

Opposite Poles in Tel Aviv

Rage over abortion law in Poland rattles Israeli ‘Polonia’ in Tel Aviv

Cyber training program for released soldiers wins Innovation Award

The program trains soldiers who are newly released from "a meaningful service" in the IDF, offering classes, mentorship and team exercises.

Sexual abuse has morphed into a new monster in the age of coronavirus

Sexual assault is a life-destroyer that has taken on a new face amid the coronavirus pandemic

18/11/2020
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lands in Israel

The visit to Israel is part of Pompeo's tour of the Middle East, which includes France, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Georgia and Saudi Arabia.

Barzilai Medical Center
Baby dies after alleged child abuse, parents in custody

Doctors from Barzilai Medical Center announced on Monday that the baby was suffering from brain death. He died the following day.

18/11/2020
Givat Hamatos
Ireland tells Israel it’s 'seriously concerned' by Givat Hamatos project

“I call upon the Israeli government to reverse this decision and to halt all settlement construction,” Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said.

ELEM org. for at-risk Israeli youth, holds Ray of Hope virtual gala

ELEM is Israel's leading non-profit serving at-risk Israeli youth regardless of their identity or background.

Tel Aviv named among world's most wheelchair-friendly cities

Tel Aviv appears in a list of seven global wheelchair-friendly cities including Barcelona, Vienna and Berlin.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and former chief of staff Ari Harow
Negotiation details of Netanyahu adviser Ari Harow's plea deal revealed

Israel's deputy state attorney reportedly believed that the charges against Harow were serious enough that jail time should be part of the deal.

John Benjamin Hickey (right) and Niv Nissim are set to star in the Tel Aviv-based film Sublet from I
‘Asia,’ ‘Here We Are’ among films to compete at Jerusalem Film Festival

There will be prizes totaling NIS 500,000 that will be given to award winners.

Netanyahu hits stage five of grieving Trump: Accepting Biden - analysis

Netanyahu’s behavior is in deep contrast with his calling US President Donald Trump the day after his 2016 election victory.

Bahrain FM to arrive with first-ever delegation to Israel on Wednesday

US Special Representative for International Negotiations Avi Berkowitz will also be on the flight from Manama with a team of White House officials, mostly from the National Security Council.

Israeli nursery sells plant seeds with fire ants

Fire ants are 1 millimeter long and orange-red in color and are considered one of the top 100 most dangerous invasive species.

President Donald J. Trump speaks during an election event at the White House in the early morning ho
Trump’s crusade against facts will make defending Israel harder than ever

Due to President Donald Trump’s pervasive and systemic attack on our electoral system, nearly 70% of Republicans believe there was widespread fraud and the election results are not legitimate

By DAVID MEYERS/JTA
17/11/2020
Eilat, Dead Sea open to visitors

Edelstein: ‘Today is a holiday’ * Four rapid-testing centers opened up en route to Eilat, Dead Sea

How high will he go? Avdija’s big night

Teen sensation set to become Israel’s first NBA lottery pick • Tel Aviv’s Madar also could be drafted

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
17/11/2020
People are silhouetted as they pose with mobile devices in front of Youtube logo
Coronavirus brings the Jazz Globus Festival to YouTube

Jazz Globus normally takes place at the downtown Harmony hall, but this time the shows will be broadcast via YouTube.

17/11/2020
Salman Schocken documentary premiers on Wednesday

The film paints a portrait of a secular man who was drawn to Judaism and Jewish subjects and a businessman who lived an intensely intellectual life.

Ladino music heads online in this year's Oud Festival

The Internet-facilitated audience on Sunday may recognize some of the numbers, including songs made famous by the likes of Yehoram Gaon.

17/11/2020
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