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Year: 2014

Monitor

Not Too Shabby After All

By Jason Maoz

“It’s a lousy column and a dishonest one,” Halberstam wrote. “So close it. Or you will end up just as shabby as Safire.”

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Africa

Iranians with Stolen Israeli Passports Plead Guilty

By Jewish Press News Desk

The two were traveling on stolen Israeli passports, and had changed the photos to their own.

Editorial

A Flawed Rejection

By Editorial Board

Particularly galling was the complaint by one Jo Anne Simon about Judge Dear’s supposed “mobilizing on behalf of apartheid and his insensitivity to minority communities.”

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Hamas and Israel Finish Today's Cairo Talks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The renewed ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas ended peacefully for the day.

Editorial

Iran Stalemate

By Editorial Board

Whatever one has to say about Iran, it does have clout in the Middle East and the Gulf region and could play a key role in addressing the ISIS threat.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israeli-Arab Priest at UN Human Rights Council: “Israel is the only place where Christians in the Middle East are safe.”

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

“In the Middle East today, there is one country where Christianity is not only not persecuted, but affectionately granted freedom of expression, freedom of worship and security. It is Israel, the Jewish State. "

Jordana in Jerusalem

As One Year Closes...

By Jordana Brown

When I think back to one year ago it actually feels like a lifetime ago; I was truly another person.

Terrorism / Syria / US / News Briefs / France / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS / North African States

French National Abducted by ISIS Algerian Terror Group

By Rachel Levy

A French citizen is abducted and his life is now threatened by an ISIS group in Algeria.

News & Views

Large Demonstration Blasts Met Opera For ‘Death Of Klinghoffer’

By Naomi Klass Mauer

“What we are seeing here in New York today is not an artistic expression that challenges the limits of morality, but a moral deformity that challenges the limits of the art.

Front Page

A Positive Verdict This Rosh Hashanah

By Rav Dovid Hofstedter

Rav Shlomo Wolbe states that every member of Klal Yisrael is dependent on the entire nation just as a leaf depends on the tree from which it grows.

Terrorism / Israel

Analysts: Israel Faces Vexing Challenge In Confronting Hamas, Hizbullah, And Islamic State

By Alina Dain Sharon and Sean Savage

Dr. Boaz Ganor, co-founder and executive director of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel, calls Hamas and Hizbullah “hybrid” terrorist organizations.

Government / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances

Rosh HaShana Message from PM Binyamin Netanyahu

By Jewish Press Staff

PM Netanyahu has sent out his Rosh HaShana greeting to Jews around the world.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Israel Faces a Wave of Arab Refugees

By David Bedein

"Israel must prepare for waves of immigrants from Arab countries, which may endanger its existence”

FirstOneThrough

“Flowing with Milk and Honey”

By Paul Gherkin

To continue meriting the Promised Land, Jews must consider & always improve upon their own behavior.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Israel Shoots Down Syrian Sukhoi-24 Fighter Jet In Israeli Airspace

By Jewish Press Staff Reporter

The IDF shot down a Syrian fighter jet that infiltrated Israeli air space, using a Patriot missile.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / United Nations (UN)

Abbas to Netanyahu: ‘End Occupation, Make Peace’

By Jewish Press Staff

PA Chairman Abbas sent a message to Israeli PM Netanyahu in advance of the UN General Assembly: "End the occupation. Make peace."

Photo of the Day

Remember the Dakar

By Photo of the Day

Head of the Israeli Navy Ram Rothberg attends a memorial ceremony held at sea by Israeli sailors from the navy's newest submarine, the INS Tanin. The ceremony was in memory of the personnel of the INS Dakar, which sank 435 km. off the coast of Haifa in 1968. September 21, 2014. 

Israel / Syria / News Briefs

Syrian Groups Respond to Israel's Downing of Jet

By Jewish Press News Desk

Syrians on both sides of the civil war responded to Israel's downing of a Syrian Sukhoi-24 fighter jet Tuesday morning.

Emes Ve-Emunah

Metzitza B'Peh – Knowledge is Power

By Harry Maryles

Though the Talmud doesn't give instructions, Metzitza has always been done B’Peh - by oral suction.

Op-Eds

What to Pray for this Rosh HaShanah

By Shmuel Sackett

"I pray that fellow Jews open their eyes & connect themselves to the national side of being a Jew"

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Kidnappers/Killers of Naftali, Eyal and Gilad Killed in Shootout

By Shalom Bear

Released for publication: The two Hamas terrorists who kidnapped and killed Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frankel, and Eyal Yifrach have been killed in an overnight security operation.

Terrorism / Israel / US / Hamas / The Courts / News Briefs / Islamists

Arab Bank Found Liable for Hamas Terror Funding

By Jewish Press News Desk

After 2 days of deliberation by a jury, following a 5 week trial, and 10 years of legal battles, Jordan's Arab Bank has been found guilty of helping Hamas financially.

Analysis

Attacking ISIS, Obama Will Only Repeat The Disasters Of His Predecessor

By Tibbi Singer

The big service ISIS is doing the West right now is checking Iranian power, just as the Sunni rebels inside Syria are keeping the Iranian agent Hezbollah in check, and just as the PLO is keeping Hamas in check, at least to some degree.

Video of the Day

One Day or Two? Rosh Hashana in Eretz Yisrael

By Video of the Day

The halachic question of one day or two in Eretz Yisrael (we keep two) is an interesting one. The video discusses the history and halachic arguments of how this developed.

Op-Eds

Rosh HaShanah Guide for the Perplexed, 2014 (5775)

By Yoram Ettinger

Rosh Hashanah is a universal, stock-taking, renewal and hopeful holiday,

Terrorism / Syria / US / News Briefs / Turkey / Islamists / Egypt / ISIS

ISIS Calls on Muslims to Kill Non-Muslims Everywhere, in Every Way

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS urged all Muslims to kill all non-Muslims, and referred to Kerry as an 'uncircumcised old Geezer.'

US / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

ISIS Calls for Attacks on Americans, Says Obama is ‘Mule of the Jews’

By JTA

The ISIS spokesman issued a statement that said the coalition led by the United States against ISIS was the “final campaign of the crusaders.”

Terrorism / UK / News Briefs / ISIS

Muslims Tell ISIS: #NotInMyName

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

British Muslims launch social media campaign against ISIS, called #NotInMyName.

NY / News Briefs / Sports

Seniors’ Squad Sues U.S. Tennis Association Over Shabbat Scheduling

By JTA

A seniors’ tennis team from New York is going to a court of law to keep from playing a tournament on Shabbat.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Hamas Rocket Explodes in the Sea

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The cease-fire does not mean Hamas can’t prepare to end it.

Op-Eds

Double-Edged Sword

By Shoshana Schwartz

Research shows that high doses of marijuana can produce acute psychotic reactions, lower IQ in teens

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS

Five Anti-Zionist Doctors ‘Hijack’ Medical Journal to Dump on Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“How can you separate politics and health? The two go hand-in-hand.” – editor of Lancet medical journal.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

Breaking: Ginot Shomron Security Incident - ALL CLEAR 6:14pm

By Jewish Press News Desk

7:30 pm From the Ginot Shomron CTU Commander: Official Announcement regarding the security incident in Ginot Shomron today: There was a reported sighting of a suspect in Ginot this afternoon. The suspect was most probably a teenager with a paintball rifle. There were no injuries, no arrests and there are no suspects. The entire incident […]

US / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Judaism

Guinness Record for Shofar Blowing Broken in NJ

By JTA

For the record, Jewish law allows you only to hear on shofar at a time on Rosh HaShanah.

@Israel_Shield

Obama Should Talk to Netanyahu Before Threatening ISIS

By '@israel_shield

ISIS and Hamas are cut from the same cloth. Obama should listen to Netanyahu.

US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

White House Promised Lady Gaga She Would Be Safe in Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Add BDS to the long list of those who never will forgive Obama.

Op-Eds / Fuchs' Focus

Spiritual War in Samaria

By Donny Fuchs

The current missionary problem in Samaria is still relatively unknown throughout Israel&to most Jews

Shiloh Musings

President Ruby Got More Applause than PM Bibi at Begin Event‏

By Batya Medad

Last night I attended the big festive celebration of ten years of Menachem Begin Heritage Center and Museum. Security was tight, almost like at a foreign airport, because both Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Ruby Rivlin were to be there. And yes, they were and yes they spoke. Officially the evening was a tribute […]

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / ISIS

Kurds Block ISIS Advance on Syrian Town

By Jewish Press News Desk

Kurdish fighters in Syria say they have stopped the advance of ISIS towards the town of Kobani near the Turkish border.

Holidays / Guest Blog

Tunnel Vision

By Beth Perkel

Hamas' tunnels were destroyed as were plans for their unparalleled terror attacks on Rosh Hashana.

Op-Eds

Reading Roduren: “Unrest by Palestinians”

By Paul Gherkin

No mutual clash between parties, it was Jews repeatedly attacked by Arabs, not the other way around.

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Living High Life in Raqqa, Using Yazidi Females as Human Shields

By Rachel Levy

ISIS terrorists are preparing to defend captured territory and using human shields to do it, but they're also living the high life with chocolate.

Video of the Day

Rosh Hashana Music Video Compilation

By Video of the Day

There were so many good music videos for Rosh Hashana, I decided I couldn't pick just one...

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Used UAVs to Kill Al Qaeda Terrorists in Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

For the first time, Hezbollah has used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to bomb its enemies in Syria.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey

Wow! Turkey’s Erdogan to Meet Jewish, Armenian Leaders in NY!

By Rachel Levy

Turkey's President Erdogan is meeting with Jewish and Armenian leaders in New York -- but so what?

Photo of the Day

Zrizin Makdimin L'Mitzvot

By Photo of the Day

Hareidim in Meah Shearim are wasting no time to prepare for the Sukkot holiday, even if we have to still have to first celebrate Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Hamas Angry with Palestinian Authority

By Shalom Bear

The infighting between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority is starting to get ugly. Good. Maybe that will keep them busy.

Israel / News Briefs / Obituaries

Mossad's Legendary Mike Harari Passes Away (87)

By Jewish Press News Desk

Harari is most famous for leading Golda Meir's Mossad task force to kill all the Munich terrorists.

Analysis

The Ally No One Wants In War Against ISIS: The Jews

By Tibbi Singer

Israel would love to be in the coalition,but it’s never going to happen, because, in the end, most of America’s allies would walk away if Israel were on board officially.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Canada / ISIS

Canada to Revoke Citizenship of Canadians who Fight Alongside ISIS

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Canada will strip citizenship from those who travel abroad to join ISIS or other terrorist groups.

Goldstein on Gelt

How to Adapt Chess Thinking to Running Your Finances

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

Grandmaster Michael Adams talks about life as a professional chess player.

Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Holidays & Observances / Islamists / Religion

Arab Media Outlet Struggles w/ Cave of Patriarchs Closure to Muslims on Rosh Hashana

By Jewish Press Staff

An Arab media outlet appears to be having issues with the closure of the Cave of the Patriarchs to Muslims over Rosh Hashana.

Shiloh Musings

"Teflon" Lapid and Other Israeli Coalition Thoughts‏

By Batya Medad

The Jewish Press stressed the possible ramifications of such a breach of Israeli political protocol

Terrorism / Global / News Briefs / Business and Economy / ISIS

Pricey ISIS ‘Chotchkes’ on Amazon, Facebook For Sale

By Rachel Levy

The days of the red cape and Superman are long gone. Now one surfs the Net and buys ISIS chotchkes to become Jihad John.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

IDF Officer's Role Was to Ensure Protection of Gazan Civilians

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

There are IDF officers whose job is to oversee all operations and endeavor to ensure the civilian population is protected.

Middle East / Levant / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists

Control of Yemen Seized by Shiite Rebels

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Yemen, where the 'Arab Spring' begun, continues to be mired in turmoil and terror.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Parents Speak Out Against Arab Violence on Mount of Olives

By Rachel Levy

Angry parents spoke out Sunday against Arabs attacking their children on the Mount of Olives.

News Briefs / Assimilation

One-Quarter of European Jews Fear Wearing Jewish Symbols in Public

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Only 30 % of European Jews will attend high holiday services; 1/4 fear wearing Jewish symbols.

Features On The Jewish World

Amid Ukraine Civil War, Will Chassidim Make Pilgrimage To Rav Nachman's Grave?

By dvora

As optimistic as Menachem Rosenberg is – and he said he is going to Uman – he’s sure that this year, most of the travelers will not tour other religious sites or places in Ukraine.

Sponsored Posts

5774 Roundup: Year of Relief and Service for Israel’s Needy

By Jewish Press Staff

Meir Panim implements programs that serve Israel’s neediest populations with respect and dignity. Meir Panim also coordinated care packages for families in the South during the Gaza War.

Photo of the Day

Not Monopoly Money

By Photo of the Day

It's not monopoly money. It's Israel's new 50 Shekel bill (in the middle), with a picture of poet Shaul Tchernikovsky on it. The bill is said to feature some of the most advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies, and it just went into circulation.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

S&P Keeps Israel's A+ Rating

By Jewish Press News Desk

S&P has confirmed that Israel's credit rating is good, and we're still on the right fiscal path.

Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Settlements

Gush Etzion Fence Vote Delayed

By Shalom Bear

Gush Etzion residents were surprised and angry when the issue of the fence was raised from the dead.

Israel / News Briefs / Archaeology

Huge Stalactite Cave Discovered Near Gush Etzion

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The exact location is secret because of safety concerns. How long before the PA claims it is theirs?

Israel / News Briefs

Police Find 3.5 Tons of Marijuana North of Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police arrested three men from central Israel on Friday after confiscating 3.5 tons of marijuana in a raid on a farm that was hidden by walls. Police said the farm was located in the Sharon region, which covers the area north of Tel Aviv and includes Netanyahu and neighboring communities, but the exact location was […]

Jewish / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

Israel’s Population Nears 9 Million

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel welcomed 24,801 new immigrants this past year. Another 6-8 million did not make it - yet.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Neglecting Terror Setting Up Eastern Jerusalem Jews for Expulsion

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Benign neglect could be setting up Jews in eastern Jerusalem for “Gush Katif No. 2”

Terrorism / Syria / US / News Briefs / Europe / ISIS

ISIS Shows Off 13-Year-Old Belgian Boy Jihadist

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

A good Jewish boy has a Bar Mitzvah at 13. A good Muslim fanatic joins the ISIS.

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Releases Hour-Long ‘Feature Film’

By Jewish Press Staff

The ISIS terror group has released its first "feature length" film." It's worthy of an Oscar. Not.

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Turkey / ISIS

Muslims Plead with ISIS for Life of UK Aid Worker Alan Henning

By Rachel Levy

Unconfirmed reports from Syria claiming that ISIS has executed UK aid worker Alan Henning.

Video of the Day

Israeli Arabs: Would You Serve in the Israeli Army?

By Video of the Day

Corey Gil-Shuster asks Israeli-Arabs if they would serve in the IDF service or do National Service. Some of the answers will surprise you (and some won't).

News Briefs / Holidays & Observances

Selichot

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ashkenazi Jews begin saying Selichot tonight, the week of Rosh Hashana.

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Egypt

Negotiations With Hamas Moved Up a Day

By Jewish Press News Desk

Someone with a Jewish calendar must have finally realized that Wednesday night is Rosh Hashana.

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Turkey / Iraq / ISIS

Turkey Retrieves 49 Citizen Hostages from ISIS

By Rachel Levy

Turkey has retrieved 49 citizens who were held hostage by the ISIS terror organization in Iraq, allegedly without paying ransom.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Lockheed Martin Registers Company in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

US Defense corporation Lockheed Martin has registered an Israeli subsidiary after opening an office in Be'er Sheva.

NY / News Briefs

conEdision's Multilingual Video on Gas Safety

By Jewish Press News Desk

ConEd has created a series of multilingual gas safety videos for New Yorkers.

Government / News Briefs / Media

Lapid Slammed by Secular and Press for Shabbat Press Conference

By Jewish Press News Desk

Even secular Jews are slamming Yair Lapid for a calling a press conference on Shabbat about absolutely nothing important.

Potpourri / Recipes

Yom Tov Recipes and Fitness Tips

By Jewish Press Staff

Three sets of three-day Yomim Tovim can seem overwhelming - especially when we are trying to stay healthy.

Tales of the Gaonim

The Man Who Forgot G-d

By Rabbi Sholom Klass

So began a marvelous period of good fortune. He invested the twenty-four gold pieces in many types of businesses and everything his hand touched turned to gold.

Teens and Twenties

Turning Toward Teshuva

By Shayndel Plotkin

Is a missed opportunity to do a mitzvah considered a sin?

Teens and Twenties

In Your Hands

By Rayzel Reich

The sounds and scents of the kitchen are cozy, familiar, but loud in the silence.

For the Home

Battling The Diet Demons

By Pnina Baim

Everyone has a weakness. For some people it is the inability to walk past a sales rack without dropping a few hundred dollars. For others, it’s the inability to keep their house organized.

Marriage and Relationships

The Meaning Of Time

By Dr. Yael Respler

Not enjoying saying no, I often succumbed to requests viewing them as demands I couldn't refuse.

Features On The Jewish World

For These We Cry: Rabi Elazar ben Shamua

By Libi Astaire

His entire life was dedicated to Torah and he became a pivotal figure in the transmittal of the Oral Torah to the next generation.

Features On The Jewish World

Victims Of Terror: Redesigning Avital Afgin

By Rhona Lewis

When you don't have anyone else to turn to... that's when you're tied to Hashem the closest.

Parsha

Rosh Hashanah: 5775

By Rabbi Dr. David Hertzberg

Perhaps the most important leadership lesson Elkana taught us is to never underestimate the difference a single person can make.

US / Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Islamists / Judaism

For Grass Roots Klinghoffer Protest 9/22, Jewish Establishment MIA

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

This Monday, starting at 4:30 p.m. ET, a rally is taking place on the steps of Lincoln Center. The rally is intended to give a voice and add faces to the ongoing furor over the Metropolitan Opera staging a wildly anti-Semitic opera, "The Death of Klinghoffer." The opera was first staged in 1991, and is […]

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Africa

Iranians Try to Infiltrate Israel with Stolen Israeli Passports

By Jewish Press News Desk

The two Iranians had changed the photos in the stolen passports, replacing them with their own.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

2 Gazan Killed, 3 Injured by Bomb

By Jewish Press News Desk

The victims found the bomb, began to tinker with it, and it exploded.

News Briefs / France / Iraq / ISIS

France Targets Daash

By Jewish Press News Desk

French fighter planes hit ISIS targets in Iraq on Friday.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs

Report: IDF Tanks and Bulldozers Enter Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

A convoy of bulldozers supported by tanks reportedly entered Gaza on Friday.

News Briefs / Turkey / ISIS / Kurds / Kurdistan

1000 Kurds Run for Life from ISIS

By Jewish Press News Desk

Approximately 1000 Kurds, mostly women and children, are running for their lives to the Turkish border to escape ISIS (Daash).

News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / China

Saudi Arabia Buys Chinese DF-21 Ballistic Missiles

By Jewish Press News Desk

The general did not say which variant of the missile the country bought, bu did mention the DF 21 is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

El Al Reunites Parents of Lone Soldiers from 'Protective Edge' for Rosh Hashanah

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

An airlift of 21 flights from El- Al Airlines flying from 10 different international locations, are bringing parents of lone soldiers serving in the IDF to Israel.

Terrorism / Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Netanel Arami Was Murdered in Terror Attack, Says Family

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arami fell from the 13th floor of a building, when both his rappelling cables snapped.

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Serials

Feiglin May Form New Party

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