The Jerusalem Post Archive

12 November 2020
Hadassah confirms Israel to receive Russia's 92% effective COVID vaccine

PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Pfizer, says ‘convinced we will complete the contract’

Moderna to start analyzing COVID-19 vaccine data for possible release

The information is being prepared for submission to the trial's independent data safety monitoring board, which will look at the results and make a recommendation.

Edelstien: Large amounts of corona vaccine will not reach Israel this year

"The vaccine will help us a lot" but "even after there is a vaccine we will live in the shadow of corona," said Health Minister Yuli Edelstien.

Edelstein: Israel to sign deal for Pfizer vaccine on Friday

Health experts: Mass vaccination unlikely until mid 2021

Coronavirus research to get $500m. boost at Paris meeting

The forum said the funds would come from those participating in the ACT-Accelerator initiative, an program designed to ensure global access to COVID-19 tests, therapeutics and vaccines.

Gates Foundation adds $70m. more funding for COVID vaccines for poor

"We have to ensure that everyone gets equal access to tests, drugs, and vaccines when they are available - no matter where you live in the world," the foundation's co-chair Melinda Gate said.

Ask Jess: Coping with nagging

Some timely advice from a career/relationship coach and adviser

Netanyahu pushes to lockdown at night against health recommendations

Prof. Hagai Levine: ‘One should avoid trying to pull rabbits out of hats’

Shaare Zedek, Sight Diagnostics to collaborate on coronavirus research

The combination of the country's largest sample database, established by the medical center, and Sight's advanced capabilities will help identify deterioration processes among COVID-19 patients.

Creating meaning, purpose and connection in a COVID-19 world

It will be up to us to decide how we’d like to live each day.

Health Ministry shortens coronavirus isolation period to 12 days

Long-awaited change in policy: Coronavirus isolation period drops from 14 to 12 days • Hauser lauds move, asks it to be lowered to 10 days

Coronavirus patients at increased risk of mental illnesses - study

Patients with no prior history of mental illnesses were found to have an increased likelihood of receiving psychiatric diagnosis.

Int'l food tech conference examines how to better food with hi-tech tools

Israel hosts first virtual European Federation of Food Science and Technology conference

Vaccine works against mutated mink COVID-19 in animal trials - scientist

Early studies of the mutated virus strain, known as Cluster 5, showed the virus to have a reduced sensitivity towards antibodies, possibly compromising the efficacy of future vaccines.

50% of Israeli middle-aged women suffered teeth-grinding during lockdown

The rise in these symptoms are unsurprising, as they are typically caused by stress and anxiety, both of which were on the rise during the first lockdown as the population struggled to cope.

Jerusalem-based firm starts clinical trials for cancer treatment

The study will be conducted at multiple leading sites in the United States under a clinical collaboration with Roche, and is expected to attract 115 patients.

Grapevine November 11, 2020: November, a significant month

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Joe Biden is good for Jews and good for Israel – opinion

Nevertheless, the Democrats’ approach toward resolving conflicts in our region differs from that of the Likud and the government bloc it leads.

The policy divide between Netanyahu and Biden – opinion

Biden practically brags about not being on the same page as Netanyahu about anything.

Why hasn't Benjamin Netanyahu called Joe Biden?

Netanyahu genuinely wanted to see Trump win the election, and Biden’s victory came as a blow to Netanyahu’s plans.

My Word: The lasting legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Knighted in 2005 and made a life peer four years later, Rabbi Sacks will forever be known as Britain’s former chief rabbi.

Grapevine November 13, 2020: The protocol triumvirate

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

The turning point for normalization was in 1993, not 2020 – opinion

The major shift in relations with the Arab world took place in the wake of the Oslo Accords.

A primer on the theology of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks – opinion

Rabbi Sacks was erudite and eloquent with a piercing vision of morality for the modern age.

The real lesson of Kristallnacht was the world's lack of reaction

Remarks by the World Jewish Congress president at the WJC Theodor Herzl Award Virtual Gala

Joe Biden is Israel's friend, but Trumpism is here to stay – opinion

We cannot admire the 74 million votes President-elect Joe Biden received without also being impressed with the staunch support President Donald Trump received from his supporters.

Nuance: The critical legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks – opinion

On the heels of the US election, it has never been clearer that the world needs to hear and internalize the message that Rabbi Sacks both taught and modeled.

Recent roundup of Israeli taxation
Hillel's Tech Corner: Juganu brings light to end of tunnel

Juganu is an Israeli start-up that transforms public spaces into safe environments through innovative light technology, and enables “healthier, safer brighter lives.”

Global legal insights into the suspension of Ant Financial – opinion

The suspension of the largest IPO in history contains a lesson about China

Netanyahu, crack down on Arab, haredi coronavirus violations

The whole country does not need to be under a nighttime curfew, as most Israelis adhere to the restrictions and regulations about holding large gatherings, wearing masks and personal responsibility.

White supremacist arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Democrats

He reportedly made the threats after echoing Trump's false claims of stolen elections and referencing "the Jew Senator from New York."

Ethiopian military has 'liberated' west Tigray, PM says

Air strikes and ground combat have killed hundreds, sent refugees flooding into Sudan, stirred Ethiopia's ethnic divisions and raised questions over the credentials Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Hundreds of disillusioned doctors leave Lebanon, in blow to healthcare

"Lebanon is corrupt to the core," he said, echoing the chants of thousands of protesters who packed city streets during the last year.

Pope offers Rome's homeless free COVID-19 tests at Vatican

More than 350,000 masks will be given to students in Rome's less affluent outskirts.

Former Ghana president Jerry Rawlings dies at 73

From 1981 to 1993, Rawlings ruled as chairman of a joint military-civilian government.

UN says 11,000 have fled Ethiopia to Sudan, 50% of them children

About 7,000 of those crossing have arrived at Hamdayat in Sudan's Kassala state, with another 4,000 arriving at Luqdi in al-Qadarif state.

Trump to start digital media outlet to undermine Fox – report

Donald Trump's decision to crush the dominant conservative news outlet seems linked to its early call that Arizona went to Joe Biden.

Former Trump advisor: Israel may act against Iran before Biden admin.

H.R. McMaster said to Fox host Bret Baier that then-Secretary of State John Kerry did not consider the "hostile ideology" of the Iranian regime.

A Biden presidency resurrects ’67 lines, Palestinian state - analysis

The divide between Israel and the US on settlements dates back to the immediate aftermath of the Six Day War and has not shifted.

PA Olympic C'mtee chair slams 'sports normalization' with Israel

The PA Olympic Committee chairman called for a an Arab sports boycott of Israel.

A Biden presidency resurrects ’67 lines, Palestinian state

SETTLEMENT AFFAIRS: Biden has long considered West Bank settlements to be a stumbling block to peace, consistent with his Republican and Democratic predecessors – save for US President Donald Trump.

Take your time in dismissing Donald Trump

President deprived of pre-election Pfizer vaccine boost

Republican Georgia sec. of state says no sign of widespread vote fraud

Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Republican Secretary of State said, "We have ongoing investigations but we have not seen something widespread. We believe the ballots were counted accurately."

Trump endorses McDaniel to remain RNC chair, ponders 2024 run

The US Constitution allows presidents to serve two four-year terms and they do not have to be consecutive.

Facebook, swamped with misinformation, extends political ad ban

The ban, one of Facebook's measures to combat misinformation, was supposed to last about a week but would likely last another month, raising concerns from campaigns in Georgia eager to reach voters.

Joe Biden to appoint Ron Klain as chief of staff

Klain served as Chief of Staff for two vice presidents: Joe Biden and Al Gore, before being appointed as Ebola Response Coordinator for Obama administrations.

Officials predicted violence due to US election. It hasn’t happened — yet

Security analysts all stress that while violence hasn’t happened yet, it still very well could, especially if leaders continue to sow doubt about the democratic process.

Saying goodbye to Donald Trump and his legacy of highs and lows

MIDDLE ISRAEL: This column, after four years of lambasting him for all the bad things he did, said, tweeted and embodied, now happily waves him goodbye with one hand, and salutes him with the other.

Pope Francis congratulates Biden for apparent election win

Francis has clashed with Trump on a number of issues, including China, climate change, Cuba and immigration.

Corona cabinet to meet today, consider opening more stores, night curfew

Health minister: ‘Nothing should be opened’

Sa’ar 6: The new backbone of Israel Navy

The new corvette was built with asymmetric warfare in mind as missile ships must contend with threats from the shore.

Netanyahu unlikely to get plea deal to avoid trial

Mandelblit seems only likely to agree to a deal with jail time, a sharp break from previous position; PM demands indictment be amended.

Israel rejects Belgian demand to compensate for razing Palestinian homes

Belgium is one of the Western countries that has been most critical of Israel in recent years, even inviting a representative of an NGO with ties to the terror group PFLP to the UN security council.

Israel, Sudan to begin cooperating on water, agriculture, COVID-19 - Erdan

Sudan is the third Arab country to agree to normalize ties with Israel under the rubric of the Trump Administration’s Abraham Accords.

TAU course on Islam ranked one of 50 best online courses of all time

So far, over 20,000 students from 155 countries around the world have enrolled in the course.

Padlock expertly removed from six-year-old's stomach without surgery

The medical team decided to do an endoscopy, knowing full well that if it didn't work, Tommy would need surgery.

Kobi Levi pivots creativity to coronavirus-themed handbag collection

His newest collection includes a 'Face It' handbag, shaped like a mask.

Train traffic reduced on Haifa-Tel Aviv line after train hits wild boars

Haifa has seen its local wild boar population explode in recent years, since Mayor Einat Kalisch-Rotem halted the practice of allowing hunters to curtail the boar population.

Luxury watch created by entrepreneur celebrates UAE-Israel deal

Watch aficionado and entrepreneur Morris Weiss commissioned the watch to reflect his love for the Jewish state.

Woman indicted for abuse of children in her kindergarten

Luba Kazezich "acted in a pattern of abuse" and unleashed her anger on "easy prey, helpless children who could not resist her actions," said a prosecutor.

Coronavirus's economic casualties among Jerusalem-area businesses

In a microcosm of Israel’s financial nosedive, we take an in-depth look at four Jerusalem-area businesses struggling amid lockdown.

Hadassah hospital holds brit milah for son of woman in need

The circumcision was organized by hospital staff because the woman had no family or friends to help her with the event.

Israel's unique experimental F-35i lands at Tel Nof

The plane will act as a testbed for the country's planned modifications

Book exchange, damaged in suspected arson, has been restored

The importance of book exchange centers has grown amid the coronavirus outbreak in Israel with communal libraries being shuttered.

Open Skies - Tel Aviv exhibition aims to reimagine the perception of art

It takes in a motley array of exhibits spread around downtown Tel Aviv feeding off more than 30 projects created by local and non-Israeli artists.

Danon calls for primaries in Likud

"The attempt to cancel the Likud primaries is undemocratic and would harm the party."

Memories: Some things are worth more than money

“Get rid of the clutter,” we’re told. Not me. I’ll go on collecting mementos and memories until I die.

ISResilience: Resilience as an inherent element of the Israeli psyche

“By any rational analysis,” write the authors, “Israel should not exist at all, let alone be a thriving powerhouse of a country.

Facebook and Anne Frank: New take paints famous diary with 2020 vision

This book has many valuable lessons for children, particularly during this time of political unrest and increasing intolerance and antisemitism.

‘Glamour Boys’: When an LGBT group of British MPs foresaw Hitler’s threat

At a time when gay sex was still illegal in Britain, their decision to break ranks with then prime minister Neville Chamberlain’s policy of appeasing Hitler in the 1930s was all the more courageous.

Arrivals: Tomatoes to bookbinding to sequins

YISRAEL DAVIES, 73 FROM MANCHESTER TO GUSH KATIF TO MA’ALEH ADUMIM, 1979

21st Jerusalem International Oud Festival - 21 years ago today

Twenty years after it took its first tentative steps into the world of cultural enterprise, the festival has come of age, and is clearly rising to the occasion this time round.

The Journey Through Music History: Celebrating music in Jerusalem

The Magazine spoke to the Ohalecha management husband-and-wife team of Meir-Simchah and Devora Panzer, as well as the center’s musical director, David Frankel, about the upcoming event.

This week in Jerusalem - A round-up of city affairs

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

Grapevine: End of an era

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israel to legalize, regulate recreational cannabis market within 9 months

After receiving government approval, the bills will be rewritten into a new law under the supervision of Blue and White MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh.

Ophir Awards to be given out on 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.

Daughter of Rabbi Kanievsky encourages small weddings during coronavirus

Rabbi Kanievsky's daughter wrote a letter of personal encouragement to a bride in which she mentioned that a very small wedding which took place in the Bible finally ended up in history.

Should Kochavi be worried about a Biden administration?

IDF Chief of Staff has some worries about the new administration, namely how it will deal with Iran

Check Point unveils new Iranian cybercrime, ransoming companies' data

The method is called “Pay2Key.” The IT security company Check Point Software Technologies reported on the attacks on Thursday.

‘Shmita in danger’ due to lack of state budget says agriculture minister

The Shmita or sabbatical year is a religious commandment mandated by the Torah which requires arable land in the Land of Israel to be left fallow every seventh year.

IFA irked after Norway-Israel friendly called off close to kickoff

Blue-and-white already in Oslo when hosts cancel match • Focus now turns to National League duels with Czechs, Scots.

All eyes on Israeli hoops phenom Avdija

Projected as a top pick in next week’s NBA draft, the sky’s the limit for 19-year-old swingman

In shadow of COVID-19, 77% of new pharmacists in 2019 are women

The release of data came following Pharmacists' Day in Israel, celebrating the thousands of pharmacists currently at the forefront in the fight against coronavirus.

High Court interim order could set stage for overturning unity gov’t

Panel expanded from 3 to 9 justices

Amid COVID-19 WHO condemns Israeli treatment of Palestinians

Seven countries that supported the motion last year, abstained this year: Sweden, Norway, Cyprus, Finland, Greece, Iceland and Uruguay, UN Watch said.

Controversial candidacy for Yad Vashem moves forward

Once approved, Effi Eitam’s candidacy will be brought to a vote in the cabinet by government ministers.

High Court moves to decide limits on PM’s powers pending trial

Future state attorney, police chief, judges in the balance

Why are people immigrating to Israel amid coronavirus pandemic?

ALIYAH AFFAIRS: Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 2,000 people have made aliyah.

Will Netanyahu cross Mandelblit's redlines before the trial?

LEGAL AFFAIRS: How will the attorney-general decide whether Netanyahu can remain PM as trial starts?

After Biden's victory, Netanyahu must play the hand he’s been dealt

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: What can Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do to get into President-elect Joe Biden’s good graces?

Israel makes first moves in east Jerusalem in aftermath of Biden win

Of particular concern, however, is the Givat Hamatos project, which Netanyahu promised to advance in February while on the election campaign trail.

Virtual Photo Is:Rael Festival explore objective reality in photography

Guest of honor Martin Parr's work goes beyond Parr for the visual course

'The Crown's newest season takes on Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher

The fourth season, in all its shameless glory, may be its most successful yet even as it puts that prestigious perception to bed.

Moonstruck - How a Chinese myth inspired Netflix’s ‘Over the Moon’

Like the changing phases of the moon, Chang’e has many sides, mirrored by the tempos and themes of her songs.

Sophia Loren generates serious Oscar buzz

The 86-year-old silver-screen legend is generating serious awards buzz for her performance in The Life Ahead, her first major film role in 11 years.

‘This Is Us’ already had its new season mapped out - 2020 had other plans

A trailer for the fifth season included a scene of Randall and his family watching the protests on TV.

Alejandro Mayorkas, the Cuban-Jewish attorney who may head Biden's DHS

Mayorkas' ties with Israel extend beyond his family. In 2016, he spearheaded a deal to automate the sharing of cyber-data between Israel and the US.

Ivanka, Jared pull their kids from DC Jewish school amid COVID-19 concerns

Three parents of children who attend the school said the withdrawal came after parents raised concerns that Kushner and Trump were seen at events not complying with coronavirus protocols

Ezra Cohen-Watnick promoted to key Defense Dept. post

He made headlines in 2017 for leaking intelligence that bolstered President Trump's claims that Obama had him wiretapped.

Biden taps Ezekiel Emanuel to coronavirus task force, faces controversy

Concerns were raised that Emanuel doesn't value saving those over the age of 75, with some equating his views to eugenics.

Proud Boys leader trying to rebrand the group as explicitly antisemitic

“We will confront the Zionist criminals who wish to destroy our civilization,” Chapman wrote after using other bigoted language.

Pompeo expected to announce process for US to label groups, NGOs antisemitic

America wouldn't support the said organizations in any manner, and would urge other governments to do the same • “Targets are not chosen for their actions, but rather for their identity.”

Jonathan Pollard's parole restrictions to expire next week unless extended

It is up to the Justice Department to renew Pollard's strict parole conditions by the time his five year parole is up.

European Jewish leaders seek Israeli help against assimilation

The percentage of Jews with non-Jewish spouses was 24% in the UK, 31% in France, 46% in Germany, 62% in Sweden and 76% in Poland.

New campaign to highlight history of Polish Jews, Polish-Israelis

The campaign, conducted in conjunction with the Institute of Jewish History in Poland and the Polish Museum, will cover over 1,000 years of Jewish history.

After 60 years, the Jews in Australia's coal capital have a rabbi

Rabbi Yossi Rodal and his family are putting everything they have to restore life to this once-thriving community.

AJC presents recommendations to task force on fighting antisemitism online

Chief among these recommendations was to deal with the social media companies, as they have become “breeding grounds for violence and extremism.”

After COVID, is there a future for brick-and-mortar synagogues in the US?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: With the coronavirus pandemic now entering its eighth month and strict Los Angeles County rules that have been in place since March, congregations are forbidden to meet indoors.

Education Ministry extends scholarship registration period
YouTube outage affects 286,000 users, says error on platform is fixed
Ukraine president Zelenskiy hospitalized due to COVID-19
Dutch police investigating after shots fired at Saudi embassy
Armenia declares no-fly zone in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh
Eight MKs enter quarantine after contact with Kahana who has coronavirus
IDF soldier found dead near Hizma checkpoint, investigation ongoing
Police arrest four for attempting to steal sheep
Coronavirus in the IDF: 115 infected, 1,532 in quarantine
Police gave out 10,520 coronavirus tickets in past week
Police deputy chief who investigated Netanyahu will retire
Russia targets French, German officials for sanctions over Navalny poisoning
CureVac says its COVID vaccine is suitable for standard fridge transport
WHO says in talks with Russian institute on Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
Retail, catering sector petitions High Court on alleged discrimination
Armenia says its airspace is open for civil aircraft
Islamic State claims responsibility for Jeddah attack
Almost 7% of tested post-primary school students test positive for COVID
Netanyahu says Israel will already begin receiving vaccines in January
Coronavirus in Israel: 522 test positive, six new deaths since morning
Trump campaign adviser Lewandowski tests positive for coronavirus
US cybersecurity official tells associates he expects to be fired -sources
Man sets himself on fire in Cairo's Tahrir Square
Police arrive to escort two IDF soldiers out of haredi neighborhood
Edelstein: Israel to sign coronavirus vaccine deal with Pfizer on Friday
US government appeals order blocking TikTok ban from taking effect
Pennsylvania officials ask judge to toss Trump lawsuit over elections
Saudi king urges world to take 'decisive stance' against Iran

These were the 84-year-old ruler's first public remarks since he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in September via videolink, where he also took aim at Iran.

Following election, Jordan sees drop in female lawmakers

Only 15 women make it into parliament thanks to quota system for minorities

American sanctions target major Hezbollah ally in Lebanon

US envoy says Gebran Bassil offered to drop partnership with Shi’ite group, though former FM denies it.

Taliban Express Hope for Total US Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Response comes as Kabul government says it will ask next administration in Washington to reconsider Doha deal

Nowhere to go: Displaced Iraqis desperate as camps close

Islamic State upended the lives of millions of Iraqis when they took swathes of the country in 2014 and imposed a brutal rule that in some places like Mosul would last three years.

Transgender Egyptian woman faces uphill battle against stigma

"I had a life, and I lost it completely. But I made my decision to be the person I wanted to be," said Aly, 50.

UAE official on peace with Israel: Getting to 'yes' was quick, easy

He said that annexation is what made the country come to the decision to make peace with Israel at the time that it did.

Eight peacekeepers killed in military helicopter crash in Sinai

Israel Air Force's search-and-rescue unit reportedly evacuated one person in critical condition to Soroka hospital in Beersheba.

Sderot HaYovel: Quality Housing in Jerusalem Within Reach

A Novel Housing Concept in Central Jerusalem

The Best of Both Worlds

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed the way people are looking at real estate

Are bloodsucking pelicans a Dutch Jewish symbol?

Amsterdam's Portuguese Jewish community adopted a seemingly strange image from Medieval Christian art

Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory - Memorial

Rabbi Sacks led the ship of Torah right into the hearts of some of the world’s most gifted, influential people.

Remembering Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

We were so privileged that one of the world’s finest minds was dedicated to thinking about these issues and writing about them, with immense sophistication, in a style that was accessible to all.

Parashat Chayei Sarah: Avraham Avinu’s wonderful death

‘And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said: “Send me away unto my master”’(Chayei Sarah 24:54)

How can we keep dry on a winter Shabbat at outdoor prayer services?

Jewish law prohibits building structures on Shabbat.

Coronavirus crisis turns food lovers into culinary professionals

"COVID-19 hit and my business tanked. After the first lockdown, I began toying with the idea of starting my own catering business."

What to cook for an Israeli-inspired Thanksgiving

When Middle East cuisine meets American tradition.

Pascale's Kitchen: Wonders of Ethiopian cuisine

I dedicate my column this week to the traditional foods eaten by the Ethiopian Jewish community to celebrate Sigd, as well other dishes that are eaten on a daily basis.

Traiteur Gourmet, 26 - The pareve patisserie with an exotic touch

If you feel like a night off from the constant cooking and a light supper that is slightly different, contact Traiteur Gourmet.

Kabbalah - a short introduction

Adapted from From Infinity to Man: The Fundamental Ideas of Kabbalah Within the Framework of Information Theory and Quantum Physics, by Eduard Shyfrin

Kabbalah, and the freedom of choice in God’s world

Chapter 5 of the essay 'The Kabbalah of Information on Freedom of Choice, Tzimtzum, and the Physics of Spacetime'

Kabbalah and scientific theories of backward causation

Chapter 4 of the essay 'The Kabbalah of Information on Freedom of Choice, Tzimtzum, and the Physics of Spacetime'

Kabbalah of the flow of time

Chapter 3 of the essay 'The Kabbalah of Information on Freedom of Choice, Tzimtzum, and the Physics of Spacetime'

Kabbalah of Information on freedom of choice

An introduction to the essay 'The Kabbalah of Information on Freedom of Choice, Tzimtzum, and the Physics of Spacetime'

King David-era fort found in Israel's Golan Heights

The archaeologists think that the fort was built by the kingdom of Geshur, an ally of King David.

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