The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 November 2020
UK billionaire donates nearly $1m. to the Center for Jewish History

The donation to the largest Jewish history archive in the world outside of Israel was a major financial boost, as they have been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tel Aviv mayor presents plan for resuming cultural events

”Culture is not a luxury. It is essential and necessary for the existence of society and for ensuring the dignity of the workers in the industry," wrote Tel Aviv Mayor.

Rapper Kodak Black releases new album, Bill Israel, while in prison

In 2017, the rapper announced that he identifies as Hebrew Israelite after studying biblical texts while serving a three-month jail sentence in Florida.

Azerbaijan's victory in war brings out Israeli flags. Will relations grow?

Israel and Azerbaijan share several interests, including energy and defense trade.

Requiem for Trump Doctrine: Is this Pompeo’s last MidEast tour? – analysis

This is a 10-day trip. It’s almost 20% of the time Pompeo has left in office.

Entrepreneur Garrett Shiner Reflects On the Success of His Apparel Brand 'Easel'

Building a brand from scratch and scaling it to great heights takes a tremendous amount of experience, vision, and fortitude.

Dutch Senate calls to affirm Jewish ties to Temple Mount

This is not the first time that lawmakers in The Hague called on their government to vote with Israel at the UN.

David Fichman is Changing the World at Twenty-Two

David Fichman, the founder of Bootcamp, talks about the obstacles he faced and how he surpassed them to get to where he is now.

Ankara threatens Greece with new naval maneuvers as Pompeo arrives

This is the Ankara model: Threaten Israel, Greece, Cyprus, France, Greece, the UAE and other countries.

Gantz calls for Coronavirus Cabinet meeting this week
Avi & Ljuba: A love story

How two people found each other in Israel after traveling long, winding paths in life.

How it really was: Obsessed or betrayed?

From my love of Hebrew and the language of the Bible and of our prayer book, I created in my mind a Jewishness and Judaism that synthesized and embraced the humanistic ideals.

Saturn, the jewel of the solar system

Israeli researchers, working with NASA, recently discovered some startling findings about the planet

Moderna reports positive data from personalized cancer vaccine trials

Overall, the vaccine was well tolerated by the patients, with any adverse effects typically being low grade and reversible.

Gantz to travel to Cyprus, hold strategic meetings with counterparts
Hospice and palliative care in Israel – the British connection

Institutions dedicated to providing loving care for terminally ill patients have long existed, but the modern hospice movement was the brainchild of a remarkable woman, Cicely Saunders.

A moving collection of essays on the Tree of Life terror attack

Two years after the attack, 23 members of the community explore different facets of the attack and the aftermath.

Armenian protesters march on parliament to demand PM's resignation

Armenia's PM has called it a disaster but said he had no choice but to sign it to stave off a defeat.

Julie Gray’s surprising love story

Julie Gray’s book on Holocaust survivor Gidon Lev is a true adventure

Saudi authorities say Greek, Saudi nationals wounded in Jeddah attack
Jewish-Christian relations in 2020

while Jews may read and respect the New Testament, the New Testament does not have a monopoly on compassion.

Bill for freezing MK salaries approved by Knesset in first reading
Eilat, Dead Sea green zones delayed again due to government blunder

Lack of testing sites makes islands for tourists a mirage.

Interpol and Israeli, French police expose mass Israeli fraud

The suspect is a 42-year-old from Tel Aviv who holds both Israeli and French citizenship.

Majdal Shams, Mas'ade, Bukata lockdowns extended by 5 days
MidEast, US, Germany hold mixed views on Israel, Abraham Accords - survey

Citizens from Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Morocco, United States and Germany participated.

Yamina Party to enter quarantine following contact with confirmed patient
Israel, Lebanon complete third meeting over disputed maritime border

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon were launched in September, as Israel and Lebanon reached an agreement to hold negotiations on their maritime border after a years-long impasse.

Over 70% of youth seeking psych care amid COVID report suicidal thoughts

Directors had seen an 81% increase in new referrals during the second wave, as well as an increase in the severity of the problems of patients who had previously been in treatment.

Leifer extradition case nearing end, Rivlin tells new Australian envoy

For some six years, Australian dignitaries visiting Israel have raised the matter of Leifer’s extradition with the various officials whom they met.

Suicide prevention funds for olim allegedly ‘not transferred’ to NGOs

Director of suicide prevention NGO says budget cut in half by Health Ministry

Palestinians prefer binational state with Jordan if no statehood possible

Citizens from multiple countries were asked about Israel as a Jewish state, the US elections and a future Palestinian state.

Trump files fresh election-challenge suit as Biden plans transition

Nearly 80% of Americans, including half of Republicans, say Biden is the rightful winner of the election.

Researchers find new way to detect early onset of suicidal thoughts

Approximately five hundred suicides occur in Israel each year, and it represents the No. 1 cause of death among Israelis under the age of 24.

Bahrain names crown prince as new PM - state news agency
Iran installs advanced centrifuges at underground Natanz plant, IAEA says
Israel Shipyards teams up with Dubai Ports World in a bid for Haifa Port

The shipyards are located at the back of the state-owned harbor and present one sector – the designing and building of shipping vessels – in which the privately owned part of the harbor is involved.

With election in offing, Gantz to authorize 1,700 illegal settler homes

The move is the latest attempt to deal with the phenomenon of unauthorized settler homes, both in the West Bank settlements and in the outposts.

Coronavirus in Israel: 16 new coronavirus deaths, 665 test positive
Ophir Awards to be given out Friday

This is an unusual year for the Israeli film industry, to put it mildly, because the coronavirus has forced theaters to stay shut since March.

Making Effi Eitam chair Yad Vashem is a serious mistake – opinion

The religious constituency in Israel expressed concern that Eitam’s political history, if head of Yad Vashem, would tarnish the institution.

Remembering Jewish giants: Adin Steinsaltz, Jonathan Sacks – opinion

While continuing to remain committed to Halacha, Jewish law, they were able to reach beyond the world of Orthodox Judaism and impact the broader society.

Public Security Minister Ohana holds video call with UAE counterpart

Discussing possible common projects, the ministers focused on technological innovation projects and programs related to combating transnational crimes.

An encounter with Rabbi Sacks, a Jewish leader who inspired a generation

My spiritual and intellectual development were very much crystallized by his words and perspectives.

Matchmaker, matchmaker: Israel's Twitter account offers online shidduch

The account said that they would retweet the followers who post their information and play the role of 'matchmaker.'

How should Joe Biden deal with Middle East issues? – opinion

I have not yet been approached by Biden’s transition team, but will offer my first thoughts here anyway.

New war in Ethiopia makes US tensions seem tame – opinion

This is so stupid and reckless that it makes American politics look positively demure by comparison.

Shaul Afek: Last hero of the Night of the Bridges

Afek (originally Pinchuk) was born in Ein Harod and who later moved to Kfar Yona, near Netanya.

Are Arab-Israeli students allowed to be pro-peace? – opinion

All Hebrew University students deserve the right to freely voice their opinions, and not be tormented because of them.

McConnell will go from Trump's 'yes man' to Biden's 'no man' – opinion

Sen. Mitch McConnell proudly calls himself the “Grim Reaper” because his desk is where Democratic legislation goes to die.

After Erekat's death, it's time for new PA leadership to advance peace

The Arab states in the Gulf understand that the Palestinians are not serious about peace, and these states are no longer willing to let them stop normalization with Israel.

Iran’s nuke program ‘present’ to Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden may have less time to prepare for dealing with Iran than he thought.

What to expect from Joe Biden’s Middle East policy

The Jerusalem Post asked Washington experts how they think the Middle East fits into Biden’s priorities.

Nasrallah: Stay alert for US, Israeli 'folly' for the rest of Trump's term

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called Trump's administration "among the worst, if not the worst" in the US.

Jerusalem mall opens shops, violates Health Ministry restrictions
'Countdown to catastrophe' in Yemen as UN warns of famine - again
Atlanta Jews rally around Democrat Senate candidate Raphael Warnock

Warnock says he is a staunch supporter of Israel, and Jewish Democrats in Georgia and beyond are eager to see him in Congress.

Brazilian Jewish businessman accused of Madoff-like scheme arrested

Jonas Jaimovick, who turned himself in to Rio Police on Monday, had made headlines for disappearing with an estimated $32 million.

A week after Election Day, Alaska Senate race called against Al Gross

Gross, whose father, Avrum, was once the state’s attorney general, mounted a formidable challenge against Sullivan, who allied himself closely with President Donald Trump.

Dave Rubin’s journey

The Rubin Report grew into one of the most-watched political shows on YouTube with an estimated 1.41 million subscribers.

Veterans Day: Jewish war heroes honored for battle that unified Jerusalem

Ammunition Hill welcomes thousands of visitors each year who come and learn about the significance and importance of the hilltop.

Trump's Iran czar: Talks with Tehran inevitable whoever is president

Sanctions will remain even under US President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, according to Elliott Abrams.

Ilhan Omar: Defund Israel over illegal Bedouin homes that were demolished

“If they used any US equipment it also violates US law. An entire community is now homeless and will likely experience lifelong trauma," Omar tweeted.

Israeli innovation leads the way with Covid-19 related technology solutions.

It is Israeli tech companies' unique ability to adapt to any situation in record time that has the world’s eyes focused on this tiny nation.

Iran may execute disabled bodybuilder who criticized COVID-19 rule

The Paralympian argued on Instagram that it was “hypocritical” to close down gyms in the city of Mashad but still permit pilgrims into the Imam Reza Shrine.

West Bank settlers visit UAE to lay plans for direct exports

"I could not believe that I would get to see this thing in my life. For us, brothers and sisters from both sides, from Israel and Dubai, sitting around the same table, it is a great honor."

Sayeret Matkal alumni, Ichilov experts make 'Mobileye of social distance'

The laser beam marks an arc on the ground and reminds those around it to keep their distance.

Rabbis, politicians, imam commemorate Kristallnacht in Malmö

“It is not only glass that is broken, it is the heart.”

Israeli U23 judokas take home gold, silver medals

Lanir, 20, had just won the bronze medal in the U21 Euros last week.

Pompeo confident of 'second Trump administration'

Pompeo did not make any comments in either set of remarks to suggest he recognized Biden as the president-elect.

Erekat was the face of ’67, and died as idea was revived - analysis

To some Palestinians and as well as some in the international community and on the Israeli Left, he was a figure of unwavering commitment to peace.

Eytan Fox’s ‘Sublet’ to open 37th Jerusalem Film Festival

'Sublet' stars Tony Award-winning actor John Benjamin Hickey as a New York Times travel writer grieving a loss who comes to Tel Aviv to research an article.

Brazil passes 5.7 million COVID-19 cases, death toll at 162,829
After Esper firing, White House moves Trump loyalists into Pentagon jobs

Trump announced his dismissal of Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Twitter on Monday, signaling he may use his final months in office to settle scores within his administration.

Rivlin takes rapid COVID test given by FDA's first approved antigen test

Israel was the first country to receive and begin operating the device after the United States.

Trump lawsuit seeks to block certification of Michigan election results
Health Ministry causes IKEA to delay re-opening of stores
McDonald's to introduce plant-based food options to menu in 2021

While the McPlant line has been announced, McDonald's refuses to do the same with regard to its plant-based foods supplier - although many indications hint that it will be Beyond Meat.

Pompeo announces a visit to Israel, Gulf countries

Pompeo is expected to arrive in Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Abraham Accords.

Former 'Post' reporter appointed as Erdan's int'l communications officer

“My experiences as a journalist have afforded me a great instinct of how to better tell Israel’s unique story."

Mexico reports 5,746 new coronavirus cases, 617 new deaths
Creators of the anonymous RogueShul Twitter account reveal identities

“At synagogues, life and death mingles with mundane every single day. For us, humor was a way to wrestle with that."

How can pro-Israel policies still be advanced for conservatives Jews?

The next four years can be made a lot less so if the relevant political actors and public figures urge the right people to hold the line and steer the course.

I worried I’d miss Shabbat election news, what happened next was better

I’ll be honest: It was one of the hardest Shabbats to be without technology.

Israeli company designs platform to optimize trail, hiking experiences

All the information gathered from the previous travel goes towards optimizing the trail experience of the next year, and so on.

President Trump accomplished a lot for Israel. Can Joe Biden do the same?

I want you to know I’m Israel’s best Catholic friend," Biden said.

Israeli venture capital opens growth fund for life science start-ups

Peregrine Growth intends to invest $20-$30 million per funding round, for selected life science companies on the verge of an IPO or M&A.

US reports more than 100,000 COVID-19 cases for 7th day in a row
WeWork's chief legal officer, Jennifer Berrent, in talks to leave
David Shneer, beloved professor of Jewish studies, dies at 48

Shneer, who died at 48 following a decade-long battle with brain cancer, was by all accounts an unconventional academic.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tests positive for COVID-19

Zelensky, who is Jewish, made the announcement Monday on Twitter, adding that he is feeling well and continuing to work in confinement.

World Jewish Congress honors UN boss for efforts to end anti-Israel bias

At a virtual gala, WJC President Ronald Lauder said Guterres will receive the Theodor Herzl Award this year for his work to change the “bizarre fixation on the Jewish state” at the UN.

Proposal to ban circumcision of boys scrapped from Finland bill

Finland is an EU member state and subject to the rulings of the European Court of Justice.

Jewish org's RJC and ZOA won’t say ‘President elect’ Biden for now

"We will be referring to ‘President elect’ Biden when the states certify the election and the courts have ruled on allegations of fraud and irregularities.”

Pompeo calls for release of Yemeni Jew held by Houthi militia

Levi Salem Musa  Marhabi was arrested for aiding a Jewish family to make aliyah.

Despite pandemic, Argentina looks to double kosher meat output in 2021

Last month, Jewish businessman Roberto Goldfarb, who owns the Diarco market chain, began selling kosher meat locally for far cheaper than traditional prices.

Lebanon PM's brother calls for peace in interview with Israeli journalist

"I think everybody at a certain point will move forward to have peace. We are tired."

Democrats secure control of House of Representatives with reduced majority

The 435-member chamber will now be controlled by the Democratic Party for another two years, but with a slimmer margin.

Coronavirus in Israel: 663 infected, 1.6% of tests positive
Oil container explodes in Jerusalem, man injured seriously
Gov't restrictions on religion reach highest level globally in 10 years - report

Authoritarian regimes are much more common among the countries with very high government restrictions on religion.

Israeli female politicians delight in US shattering another glass ceiling

Celebrating America’s achievement in electing Kamala Harris as first female VP, they express less optimism about a woman premier at home.

Bahrain's prime minister has died, aged 84

Khalifa was the longest serving prime minister of any government worldwide.

16 hospitals across Israel to switch over to natural gas

The hospitals will be connected to cogeneration power stations which will provide all required energy resources to the hospitals, including electricity, heating and air condition.

Prices stay high as unemployment soars, fueling economic crisis - analysis

Israelis pay as if they live in a wealthy country, and receive average or below average goods and services.

IDF on heightened alert as PIJ marks one-year since Al-Ata assassination

The anniversary comes on the same week as the death anniversary of former PLO leader Yasser Arafat and the deaths this week of Saeb Erekat and a Palestinian security prisoner.

Entrepreneur Scott Bartnick: Turning Tragedy into Triumph with Otter Public Relations

Ringing in 2020 with a pandemic was certainly not expected and has been exceptionally crippling for the business sector.

Education Ministry presents next stage of return-to-school plan

As of Tuesday, 1,366 kindergarteners and students were infected with the coronavirus.

Influencer Alex Ketchum Shares 5 Tips to Grow Your Audience on Social Media

A loyal, engaged social media following is one of the most important assets for any creator or business in today’s world

Prince Charles makes a donation to Israel’s Peres Center

"HRH The Prince of Wales’ generosity will help ensure that the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation continues Shimon Peres’ legacy of building a better future for all people."

Knesset approves NIS 2,000 grant for unemployed
Netanyahu to hold discussions on possible night curfew, school openings
UAE, Israel health ministries agree to cooperate on medical issues
Justice minister moves forward with new Sharia court in Rahat
Thousands flee Ethiopia conflict, anti-Tigray protests planned

Half a dozen journalists have been arrested, according to the country's human rights commission, raising fears of an erosion of recent democratic advances in Ethiopia.

Knesset dispersal bill postponed
MK Matan Kahane confirmed as infected with coronavirus
Overall, Brazil Continues to Struggle – So What Can Be Done?

As Brazil Continues Being Ravaged by the Pandemic, What Can Be Done to Aid the Struggling Nation?

New peak as 300 new cases of coronavirus reported in Gaza in one day
Ashkenazi: Annexation halt created diplomatic space for normalization

“Every reasonable person understands there is no longer any possibility of Israel leaving the Golan Heights."

Reeve Yew Outlines 5 Ways to Create High-Converting Funnels

Reeve Yew is the co-founder and CEO of Funnel Duo Media, a digital marketing agency that specializes in funnel design and strategies.

France says Remembrance Day blast in Saudi city Jeddah wounds several

The explosion was the second security incident to take place in Jeddah in the last couple of weeks.

Israel's new virus surveillance system detects masks and social distancing

However, the monitoring system does not have facial recognition capabilities.

Hezbollah presence in south Syria much larger than previously revealed

New report by the ALMA Research and Education Center locates 58 sites belonging to group's Southern Command and Golan Project.

Gantz recognizes IDF occupation of Lebanon as military campaign

The campaign will be given the name "the campaign in Lebanon's security strip."

9-year-old proposes coronavirus vaccine to hospital

"It sounds funny," Yael Haza began her letter, "but I'm serious. I have an idea for a coronavirus vaccine."

Kabbalah and informational black holes in Creation

Chapter 7 of the essay 'The Kabbalah of Information on Freedom of Choice, Tzimtzum, and the Physics of Spacetime'

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