The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 November 2022
Do Ben-Gvir, Smotrich threaten Israel's ties with Diaspora Jews?

How will Jews outside Israel, many of them secular, relate to a staunchly right-wing government starring Smotrich and Ben-Gvir?

Why did this Israeli move to Sakhnin and write a book?

Teddy Fassberg: I didn’t know anything except for what I had heard in the Israeli media, which was pretty much restricted to its soccer team, Bnei Sakhnin.

Kibbutz Hanita: A secluded Israeli getaway

It might sound like Hanita is far away from the center, but the feeling of seclusion and being out in the middle of nature is one of the best aspects of staying at Hanita. 

Parashat Vayera: Abraham’s moral stance

Ishmael will not die in the desert, says God as he calms Abraham. On the contrary, he will flourish and succeed and become a nation since he is Abraham’s son. 

Parashat Vayera: Interpreting the ‘akeida’

The story of the binding of Isaac, the akeida, as we shall explore, is open to many interpretations.

Sharing Israel for pleasure

He came up with the idea because he wanted to travel around Israel, but as a new citizen, he didn’t own a car, and many olim can't afford to participate in group trips.

Voices from the Arab press: Religious extremism and sexual assault

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Would Rav Kook support Ben-Gvir, the Religious Zionist Party? - review

Scrutinizing two major Religious Zionist thinkers and their current relevance.

Hollywood stars urge Amazon to remove Kyrie Irving scandal antisemitic film

Mila Kunis, Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing and more than 200 stars called on Amazon and Barnes & Noble to remove an antisemitic book and film shared by Kyrie Irving. 

Iranian drones: Changing the Ukraine war and Israel implications - opinion

The Iranian drones Russia purchased to use in Ukraine have long been in the hands of Hezbollah and the pro-Iranian Shi’ite militias in Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

Will Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir bring Israel back to the Dark Ages? - opinion

Israel's new leaders want to drag us back to the Dark Ages, imposing their beliefs and bigoted views on the rest of us.

How Netanyahu made his comeback with help - opinion

After so many years with Netanyahu in Israeli politics, every Israeli has formed a firm opinion of him: a large majority loves him, and a significant and very vocal minority hates him.

A new coalition is coming to Israel: What's the worst that could happen? - opinion

If our concerns and fears signal impending doom, rather than being simply a sign that we need some assistance, what is the point of hope or even prayer?

Radicals with 'Ben-Gvir Phobia' seek to crash Israel's diplomatic ties - opinion

I am less concerned about the direction of the emerging new government than I am about the hysterical reactions to the possible government by foreign and hard-left observers.

Israel strikes up climate partnerships at COP27

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: The conference has taken a complete turn away from focusing on diplomacy and governments and instead has become more about business and economy.

Iran protests approach moment of decision for the revolution

BEHIND THE LINES: Iran today is characterized by ongoing and widespread unrest, at a level intolerable to the authorities. But it is not yet in what might be called a pre-revolutionary situation.

Will Israel get old responsible Netanyahu or brash with no limits?

INSIDE POLITICS: With no alternate fig leave on his Left, and with a strong and heavy plummet pulling to his Right, the new Netanyahu has no choice but to play the responsible adult by himself.

Netanyahu is back: What diplomatic challenges await Israel's new PM?

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Netanyahu has long touted his diplomatic bona fides. That experience will surely serve the new prime minister well. Here are some of his challenges.

Bnai Zion Hospital opens medical center for atomic, chemical and biological warfare

The inauguration of the emergency rooms comes as the possibility of nuclear warfare rises.

New-look Israel preps for pair of qualifiers

With outside chance of making basketball World Cup, blue-and-white tips off vs Slovenia, Sweden.

How a ‘spiritual entrepreneur’ plans to boost Jewish life at 92nd Street Y

Although 92NY has always had Jewish programming, Pinsky describes the new push as a matter of messaging and mission.

Meet the Jewish world champion of Magic: The Gathering

Going forward, Steuer said he will work to defend his world title at next year’s championship. He’s also interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of the game he loves, such as designing cards.

Bahrain’s International Air Show returns as Israel participates for 1st time

At least 4 Israeli companies are exhibiting their products, a dividend of the Abraham Accords, in the Bahraini event held for the first time since 2018.

Outrage over Iranian regime’s arrest of sister of executed wrestler

Iran has persecuted wrestler Navid Afkari's family since he and his two brothers were arrested in 2018 for protesting against the regime.

Israeli tourism to Turkey reaches record heights

The increase in tourism between the two former adversaries has flourished in recent years after a decade of fraught ties.

In new miniseries ‘The Calling,’ an NYPD detective’s Judaism helps him solve crimes

Avraham is considered the best detective in the department: He knows how to ask the right questions, how to bear witness to the tragedy, and how to continue to advocate for justice.

Undetected black hole shreds apart star in dwarf galaxy

The shredding of the star, known as a “tidal disruption event” or TDE, produced a flare of radiation that briefly outshone the combined stellar light of the host dwarf galaxy.

Kyrie' Irving is not anti-Semitic, says NBA Commissioner Silver

The Nets suspended Irving for at least five games after he "refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs."

Adidas to partner with ADL on fighting antisemitism in sports

Adidas ended its relationship with West weeks after the rapper began making antisemitic comments, satisfying the ADL’s demands.

Israeli startup Neteera’s patient monitoring sensor gets FDA approval

Neteera’s revolutionary platform uses AI alongside a unique and proprietary micro-motion sensor to observe patients without wires and medical equipment.

Four men hurl slurs, make Hitler salutes at Jewish elementary students

The bus was dropping off Jewish elementary students from a local Orthodox Jewish school in Chicago, in the West Rogers Park neighborhood before four men jumped into it, terrorizing the children.

Jewish voters backed Democrats amid democracy and abortion concerns -polls

The J Street poll showed 74% of respondents voting Democratic and 25% Republican, while the Fox/AP poll showed a 65%-33% split.

With winter looming in Ukraine, Jewish groups send generators and other support

Jeiwsh groups are directing their efforts toward making sure that Ukrainian Jews can remain warm and safe during winter.

Biden seeks to build 'floor' for China relations in Xi meeting

Biden will hold talks on Monday with China's Xi Jinping – their first since Biden became president – at the G20 nations summit in Indonesia.

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago

The incident led to a temporary halt in construction, the Chicago Tribune reported, citing the construction consortium that is building the center.

B'nai Brith, UNESCO to hold Hebrew symposium in Paris

The conference, entitled "Hebrew as a Treasure of Human Heritage," will mark a century since the passing of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who is widely regarded as the father of modern Hebrew.

Six killed in Russian strike on southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv - mayor
Herzog to Hadash-Ta'al MK: You supported terrorists, it's unacceptable
Diamond toilets, golden bathtubs: You won't believe the things celebrities buy

Hollywood is full of people with more money than sense. So what do all of them spend their money on?

Cholera detected in northern Israel water - Health Ministry

The origin of the bacteria is most likely Syria, where an outbreak of cholera has been reported in recent months.

Ukraine accused of using controversial 'butterfly' mines against Russia

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims that Ukraine has dispersed these lightweight mines throughout residential areas of the Donbas region.

Netanyahu backs off from presenting gov’t this week

President Isaac Herzog will award Benjamin Netanyahu the mandate to form a government on Sunday.

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.

London Jew violently struck, assaulted, and stripped of his yarmulke

This attack headlines a series of recent antisemitic assaults in North Stamford Hill, London.

Russia says it has completed Kherson withdrawal

Russia ordered the withdrawal on Wednesday after it said it attempts to maintain its position and supply troops were "futile" in the face of a mounting Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Sweden indicts two men for spying on behalf of Russia

The men, 42 and 35 years old, are detained since last year and have previously denied all allegations. Their lawyer could not be immediately reached for comment on Friday.

World hoped to 'crucify us' as top liquids exporters, Saudi energy minister says

Saudi Arabia is also working on clean hydrogen production and aims to be the lowest-cost producer.

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga region

"Based on all available data the tsunami threat from this Earthquake has now passed," said the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

UNRWA opens new school garden for Palestinian girls in the West Bank

This garden marks the start of UNRWA's "community greening" initiative for Palestinian communities in the West Bank.

Twitter Blue ‘probably’ coming back end of next week, Musk says

Earlier in the day, Musk said his companies will be well-positioned in 2023 despite the possibility of a tough economy.

New damage to major dam near Kherson after Russian retreat - Maxar satellite

As Russia withdraws from the Kherson region, Significant new damage to the major Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine was spotted by the US satellite imagery company Maxar.

Iranians protest clerical rule nationwide, mark 'Bloody Friday'

Iranian protestors in the province of Sistan-Baluchistan gathered on Friday on the 40-day mark of the regime's crackdown on what has become known as "Bloody Friday".

Religious parties demand doubling of kollel, yeshiva student budget

The demanded new budget is higher than the stipend was at its highest in 2015.

US President Biden praises Egypt for its stance on Ukraine and Gaza
US, E3 push IAEA board to say Iran must cooperate urgently

The United States, Britain, France and Germany demand that Iran will explain the uranium traces found at three undeclared sites.

Ukraine looks to Israeli model for defense industry improvements

"We are trying to be like Israel", says Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine's defense minister.

Vayera: The power of respecting others

Abraham is known as the biblical figure who is a gracious host after he leaves God to tend to his guests.

Britain summons Iran's senior diplomat over alleged threats to UK journalists
Russia to introduce return of Soviet-era military training for teens

Teachers will start undergoing training which is expected to be completed by January 1, 2023. The program will initially be launched as a pilot.

Stock exchange employees on the way to a renewed labor dispute - exclusive

The committee's main claim is a threat from the CEO to cancel the collective bargaining agreements.

Israeli enters Herzliya school to complain about noise, stabs a man

A Herzliya man stabbed a student's father in the head after complaining about noise in a local elementary school.

Qatari activists criticize own government over Tel Aviv-Doha World Cup flights

Qatari activists have started a campaign protesting the Israel-Qatar agreement that will allow direct flights between Tel Aviv and Doha during the World Cup.

Russia bans entry to 200 US nationals, including Biden's relatives, press secretary
UN votes to take Israeli 'occupation' of 'Palestine' to Hague international court

Israel, the United States, Canada and Australia were among those nations who opposed the move.

Israel's democracy is its strength over Gaza -opinion

In the opinion of Dr. Abrash, democracy is one of the reasons for Israel's strength and advantage over others in the region.

Just Stop Oil compares itself to people who hid Anne Frank in the Holocaust

Just Stop Oil claimed that breaking the law for good reasons is okay by pointing out that the people who hid Anne Frank were breaking the law.

US stops taking student debt forgiveness applications after ruling

The United States government has stopped taking applications for student debt relief after a federal judge blocked President Joe Biden's loan forgiveness plan.

Ukraine builds wall on border with Belarus - presidential adviser

As Ukraine entered the strategic city of Kherson, an adviser to President Zelensky says that Ukraine intends to build a reinforced concrete wall and other fortifications on its border with Belarus.

Bankruptcy of crypto exchange FTX rocks cryptocurrency world

The 23-page bankruptcy filing indicates that FTX has more than 100,000 creditors, assets in the range of $10 billion to $50 billion, as well as liabilities in the range of $10 billion to $50 billion.

Germany's Scholz promises more air defense help to Ukraine

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared that Ukraine will receive more air defense, citing the troubling condition of the Ukrainian energy sector, approaching winter.

2,000-year-old luxury Roman villa with 'underfloor heating' discovered

Beneath the Austrian town of Kempten lie the foundations of the Roman city of Cambodunum, settled by Roman Emperor Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus In 15 BC.

14 Days: US Summit

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

Why do Israeli drivers, pedestrians have right-of-way at the same time?

We challenge the new government to pass a law – in memory of the many casualties on Israel’s roads – to put a stop to the extremely dangerous “double green light” situation.

COP27: Will God deliver 10 Commandments for climate change?

The UN Climate Change Conference, in proximity to Mount Sinai, could be the prime time for the force of religion to speak climate truth to dirty power. For the world, and especially Israel!

Climate change is real, but are our options short-sighted?

Climate change is real, and its potential effects are significant. The contentious question is how to deal with it.

It is pointless for Israel to phase out fossil fuels for green energy

Because Israel’s impact on a “greener” world would be extremely small, our country is justified in waiting for the superpowers to lead the way

Netanyahu's comeback: Likud's sweeping victory in Israel's elections

Victory in the election represents a remarkable comeback for Israel’s longest-serving prime minister who had failed to clinch a parliamentary majority in the last four elections.

Jerusalem pastor ran Christian Polish/Ukrainian youth sports camp

A New Jersey native, Nucciarone has been the minister of the Baptist Church in Jerusalem since 2007. Prior to that, he served as a pastor in Austria for 14 years and in Italy for 12 years. 

Judaism and the creation of ethical monotheism

Understanding what makes Judaism and Jewish civilization different and seeing if it can explain Jew-hatred in Christianity and Islam.

The historic story of Beit Shalom, a boutique hotel in Metula

The hotel, designated for couples, is a blend of East and West in both décor and cuisine. Miriam Hod: “This place breathes history, and our mission is to preserve it.”

'And You Shall Tell Your Son': A book to unite Jews of all backgrounds - review

The biblical commandment “And you shall tell your son” is meant to ensure that children will become familiar with the history of their people via the experience of celebrating the holidays.

95-year-old publishes brilliant debut novel on German occupation - review

The book relies heavily on the author’s experiences in Germany in the US Army of occupation in the immediate aftermath of World War II and the Holocaust.

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