The Jerusalem Post Archive

11 December 2021
Gaza groups call for stepping up ‘all forms’ of attacks

Ismail Radwan, a Hamas spokesperson in the Gaza Strip, called on Palestinians in the West Bank to “step up all forms of confrontation and resistance” against Israel.

When can vitamin supplements be dangerous?

Taking too much of these supplements can cause medical complications and cause people to need emergency care.

Life without pacifiers doesn’t have to suck - 3 reasons

Does your baby refuse to use a pacifier? There are some advantages.

Why you should not sit on the toilet for too long 

Do you frequently sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes at a time? It's really unhealthy for you.

Ideas for DIY baby toys and games

Sometimes you don’t need to rush to a store. You can make games at home that will keep your baby busy, develop senses and abilities and give you pleasure.

Brazilian vaccination data stolen, deleted amid hack

The alleged hackers, calling themselves "Lapsus$ Group" posted a message on the website saying that internal data had been copied and deleted.

Israeli researchers print an ear implant - and it works

Researchers combined techniques of organ printing, tissue engineering and extracted human cells to create a custom implant to replace ears that didn’t develop properly in utero. This is how it works.

The future of grandparenting

What we’ve learned from COVID about Jewish families and Jewish life

'3 shots Pfizer COVID vax 4x less effective against Omicron than Delta'

Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis says country could recommend boosters as early as three months after second shot

Herzog was wise to join anti cyberbullying campaign - editorial

President Herzog rightfully decided to champion the fight against toxic online discourse, and 'encourage a more conciliatory and inclusive discourse on social media instead of hurtful rhetoric.'

Mowing the nuclear grass - opinion

Mowing the “nuclear” grass means delaying Iran’s nuclear program as much as possible, by bombing it over and over again, if necessary. Although not ideal, it is much better than a nuclear Iran.

Just imagine if the PA would stop paying salaries to terrorists

Sadly, the PA and Abbas have repeatedly shown that they are not interested in peace or prosperity for the Palestinians, but prefer to stick to the path of aspiring to destroy Israel and reward terror

Israel-Morocco military cooperation agreement is historic - opinion

The Israel-Morocco military agreement is an important achievement, but one should not rush to conclusions about other arenas and states since Israeli-Moroccan relations are a special case.

Israel’s identity as a Jewish state is in danger - opinion

Banning Jews who are not Israeli citizens from entering the country is unacceptable since a true Jewish State should not turn away fellow Jews at its doorstep.

Should Israel act on China’s threat?

Israel would do well not to succumb to the lure of Chinese gold and cool its economic collaboration with China. As the Roman poet Virgil wrote, “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts."

Israel must start taking 'everyday' terror attacks seriously - opinion

Everyday terror incidents are being taken for granted. This must change if Israeli citizens will ever be able to live safely.

Don’t throw out your typewriter just yet - opinion

Before the robots conquer the world, someone is bound to find a way to pull the plug. So don’t throw out the abacus or the typewriter. You may discover that you need them.

Palestinians vote in local elections amid Hamas boycott

The elections, the first since 2017, are boycotted by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip.

Lapid to Blinken: Iran sanctions must not be lifted, even amid negotiations

The two discussed regional issues on Friday. According to the State Department, they agreed that "Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon."

The latest revelations of Israel’s covert war on Iran - analysis

Israel and the Mossad will hit the Islamic Republic when it deems necessary, but it particularly likes to do so juxtaposed to when Tehran has angered the IAEA.

Yiddish theater category on ‘Jeopardy!’ makes one contestant a rich(er) man

This week, the contestants are all college professors as part of the show’s first-ever professors tournament, and the host is Mayim Bialik.

IDF commander of Surfside rescue unit plays 'Hallelujah' tribute to victims

98 people died in the collapse of a residential building earlier this year in Surfside, Florida.

Ein Gedi – A hiker’s paradise

The Judean desert and the Dead Sea region offer a charming combination of geography, the natural world and pampering pleasure, and are great for a winter getaway.

Giladi Hotel: A vacation for the entire family

The Giladi Hotel is great for the entire family – suitable for a family vacation but also for couples and seniors, has all the needed comforts for a perfect family vacation.

A winter day at the Hula

Here is a day plan for Hula Park that starts with a sunrise wagon tour and ends with a steak and beer.

Sackler name to be removed from Met Museum galleries amid criticism

The medical school of Tel Aviv University also bears the Sackler name; officials there have resisted calls to remove the name of the school’s benefactors.

Chilean Jews support this right-wing presidential candidate, his father was likely a Nazi

Documents obtained by the AP suggest that the late Michael Kast joined the Nazi party in 1942, when he was 18.

House committee debates antisemitism as Islamophobia monitor bill moves forward

Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., who is Jewish, noted the pivotal role a letter from George Washington to a community of Jews in Rhode Island played in making the United States a safe haven for Jews.

Texas man charged with threatening Chabad rabbis

Christopher Stephen Brown is facing up to five years in federal prison after he allegedly threatened to 'tear out' rabbis' eyes and tongues and kill as many as he could.

Antisemitic hate crimes in New York increased by nearly 50% since 2020 - NYPD

In both 2020 and 2021, Jews were the most common target for hate crimes. Of 494 total hate crimes, 179 were committed this year.

California man charged in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot flees to Belarus

Evan Neumann, 49, was indicted on Friday on 14 criminal counts stemming from the deadly Capitol siege by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.

Iran is serious in nuclear talks with world powers - Raisi

A year after Trump's reimposition of sanctions on Iran, Tehran began to gradually violate nuclear limits of the agreement. Iran wants all sanctions to be lifted.

Night of devastating tornadoes likely kills more than 100 in Kentucky

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the collection of tornadoes was the most destructive in the state's history.

US Secretary of State met with European counterparts to discuss Iran deal

Talks between Iran and world powers over reviving a 2015 nuclear deal resumed in Vienna on Thursday.

Israel consulted with US ahead of Iran strikes - NYT report

Despite the consultation between the two countries, the relations between them are becoming increasingly strained over the Iran issue.

Defense Min. Benny Gantz presents Iran attack timeline to US officials

A senior diplomatic source said on Friday that the Americans did not voice opposition to the Israeli preparations when presented with the date by Gantz. 

‘Time is running out,’ new German FM warns as Iran talks deadlocked

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday that Tehran was serious in its nuclear talks, as indicated by the very proposals that European negotiators said were unrealistic.

Teen arrested for rape; his victim: My rapist walks the halls of my school

An alleged rapist, a teen from a prestigious Tel Aviv high school, has been arrested. All parts of the investigation are under gag order.

Veterinary clinic set on fire; mother and son arrested

The walls of the clinic were discovered covered in graffiti calling the doctor who works there a "murderer."

‘Floating Walls’ bring together Israeli artists in NY
Grapevine December 12, 2021: Where baseless hatred can lead

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

Netta Barzilai declines offer to perform at Miss Universe pageant

The 2018 Eurovision winner cited her dislike of judging women by their body size, height, and weight as her reason for turning down the invitation to perform.

In first for Israel: Four female ambassadors to present credentials to Herzog together

El Salvador's Suzana Gun de Hassenson and Malta’s Cecilia Attard Pirotta will present their credentials along with Rita Maria Hernandez Bolanos of Costa Rica and Helen Sophie Deller Klein of Ecuador.

Poll: Half of Israelis would support strike on Iran's nuclear facilities without US support

A recent poll by the Israeli Democracy Institute found that about half of Israelis would be in favor of a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities even without American consent.

Rapid regeneration of forests may be critical for climate mitigation - study

A team of tropical ecologists found that natural forest regeneration is a sustainable, inexpensive method of mitigating the harmful effects of climate change.

Climate-only scientific models may underestimate scope of biodiversity damage - study

Though the catastrophic effects of climate change on biodiversity are already visible, current models based solely on climate data may underestimate the full scope of the damage.

'There is nothing new under the sun' - Ecclesiastes

The Kabbalah of Information and the Philosophy of Mathematics

1,900-yr-old skeleton proof of Roman crucifixions - UK archaeologists

While experts previously had some knowledge of the use of crucifixion by ancient civilizations, this is 'the first tangible evidence to actually see how it worked.'

The Maariv-Walla Business Summit in photos

Participants discssed issues at the top of the national agenda, from the Iocal economy in the shadow of COVID-19, cyber, innovation, medical technology, high-tech and more.

Many trapped, two dead as tornado hits nursing home in Arkansas
Two stabbed in Galilee, one in serious condition
Two workers injured after fall from scaffolding in Nazareth
Opioids may be a new treatment for inflammatory disease - study

A press release from the Tokyo University of Science described the study as "an important milestone."

Daughter of pioneering astronaut Alan Shepard soars to space aboard Blue Origin rocket

The entire flight, from liftoff to touchdown, was expected to last a little over 10 minutes, with the crew experiencing a few minutes of weightlessness at the very apex of the suborbital flight.

By 2030, tech will redefine the way we manage emergency response - opinion

We believe that by 2030, machines will assist humans in handling all emergency calls.

Bringing accessible tourism to the world

Professor Yaniv Poria's recent master’s degree course is giving future travel industry leaders the tools to improve travel and recreational experiences for people with a wide range of disabilities.

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