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Year: 2014

Halacha & Hashkafa

Rooftop Blessing

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

"Tony said that the code in most places in the U.S. is at least 36 inches for a residential guardrail," replied Mr. Braun. "Some make it higher, 42, or even 52 inches for high porches. What is the required height according to halacha?"

Keeping Jerusalem

If Not Now, When?

By Hillel Fendel and Chaim Silberstein / KeepJerusalem.org

How many illegal Arab structures are there in the city? Why are they not being destroyed?

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Battle With Your Enemies

By Shelley Benveniste

The assumption of a shared kinship is based on being part of the human race. Life is so much easier to figure out when everyone thinks the same way.

Parsha

Feeling God’s Protection In All Circumstances

By Rabbi Avi Weiss

Simcha is total; sahs is God’s joy in protecting us even when we are most vulnerable.

South Florida

Yeshiva Tiferes Torah Opens In Boca Raton

By Shelley Benveniste

Various other learning opportunities will be offered to the community throughout the year.

South Florida

Tzvi Hirsh Chaim Bikur Cholim Holds Inaugural Meeting

By Shelley Benveniste

The new group will also deliver kosher food to Jewish residents in non-kosher facilities, as well as to kosher facilities where the food is not up to par.

Sponsored Posts

Africa-Israel at the Israel Real Estate Exhibition in New York

By Jewish Press Staff

Africa Israel Residences, part of the Africa Israel Investments Group led by international businessman Lev Leviev, will present 7 leading projects on the The Israel Real Estate Exhibition in New York on Sep 14-15, 2014.

South Florida

Chabad Chayil of Highland Lakes Jewish Center Ushers In New Year With Special Events

By Shelley Benveniste

The Honey Bee workshop delighted the children and all others who attended the event.

Baseball Insider

Happy Memories

By Irwin Cohen

Many former baseball players who left us with happy memories also passed away in the past year.

Guest Blog

Do You Feel Awkward Around Kids With Special Needs?

By Nachum Kligman

Why did I feel so uncomfortable around people with special needs? It's not like they're contagious.

Guest Blog

Saudi Arabia, “Ally” of the United States

By Paul Gherkin

The US government ignores Saudi policies, focusing narrowly on Saudi oil and military cooperation.

Moshe Feiglin

Israel’s Security Budget Undermines Our Security

By Moshe Feiglin

We did not win the war in Gaza because we are still captive to the concept of the 2 state solution.

Op-Eds

9/11: The Day the West was Defeated.

By Moshe Feiglin

Trapped in a false notion of power, America will lose the battle in the same way Israel now loses.

Terrorism / Syria / US / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Iran / Travel / News Briefs / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Lebanon / Boycott / BDS / Jerusalem / Saudi Arabia / Egypt / Iraq / ISIS

Detached From Reality: US Renews Travel Warning Against Israel

By Rachel Levy

The US State Department has renewed its warning to American citizens against traveling to Israel on the eve of 9/11, prior to the Jewish high holy days.

Photo of the Day

Remembering 9/11

By Photo of the Day

The North Tower Fountain National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Religion

Cruz Walks Out on Christian Crowd Booing His Support for Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Sen. Ted Cruz walks out on a Christian audience which booed his support for Israel.

Syria / US / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

Obama Takes America to War in Iraq & Syria, Against ISIS

By Rachel Levy

US President Barack Obama says America is going to war against ISIS in Iraq and Syria -- but "no boots on the ground."

Op-Eds

9/11 Yanked the Veil From my Eyes: Evil Exists; We Must Stop It

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

It's a cliché, but nonetheless true that 9/11 changed my life. There is evil in the world. Our grandparents were right.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

The Gold of Jerusalem

By Moshe Herman

Yishai attends a conference about Jerusalem gold and speaks with Aharon Horwitz, Director of the Megalim Institute for Jerusalem Studies, Zeev Orenstein from the City of David, and world famous archaeologist Dr. Gabriel Barkay who has been digging up the history of Jerusalem for the last 50 years!

Terrorism / News Briefs / Lebanon / ISIS

#BurnISISFlagChallenge Draws Condemnation and Support

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now morphed into a #BurnISISFlagChallenge.

Obituaries

A Tribute To Larry And Jane Glazer

By Lea E. Goldstein

Although outrageously busy with their successful businesses, both Larry and Jane found time to do a tremendous amount of volunteer work.

US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Local

US School Bars Military Dad - Army Uniform ‘Might Offend’ Students

By Jewish Press Staff

A Michigan high school stopped a military dad from entering the building because his uniform "might offend" some students.

Syria / News Briefs / Egypt / Iraq / ISIS

Beheaded Body Found with Note in Sinai

By Jewish Press News Desk

A beheaded body was found Wednesday in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, bearing a note signed by the Islamic State-linked Ansar al-Maqdis terror group.

Editorial

Remembering Arnold Fine

By Editorial Board

His many articles on education showed great insight into the problems facing Jewish teachers in a changing student environment.

Editorial

A President Who Governs Unilaterally – And The Implications

By Editorial Board

We cannot forget Secretary Kerry’s obsessive and relentless focus on the Middle East peace process.

News & Views

Swarthmore College Events Shed Light On J Street’s Co-Sponsorships With Pro-BDS Groups

By Sean Savage

J Street’s co-sponsorship policy extends to groups on both the anti-Israel and pro-Israel side of the spectrum.

Front Page

Charles Krauthammer: ‘America Always Comes Back’

By Sara Lehmann

You’re not going to change public opinion. The media are so biased you can’t get your story through. But what counts is America.

Jewish

Amid Declining Jewish Numbers In Congress, Rising Concerns Over Communal Influence

By Ron Kampeas

“The Jewish community is going to have to work harder,” said one veteran official who has worked both as a professional in the Jewish community and a staffer for a Jewish lawmaker.

Op-Eds

It’s the Democracy, Stupid

By Paul Gherkin

Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research Poll Aug 2014: 61% of Palestinians favor Hamas.

Israel / News Briefs / Europe / On Campus / Education

Israeli Journalist Amira Hass Bashes Israel at Government-Funded 'Peace Forum' in Finland

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A govt-funded "peace forum" at Helsinki U featured Israel-hating Amira Hass and Jamal Zakhala.

@Israel_Shield

What if the Arabs had Chosen Peace Over War

By '@israel_shield

Imagine if the Arabs would not have attacked Israel in '48, or any other year...

Goldstein on Gelt

Do You Know The Extent of Your Own Achievements?

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

How do you reach the top of your profession, and are you always aware of your own talents?

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Human Rights Expert: UN Source of Legal Pogrom (And More) to Destroy Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bayefsky's address on the UN as source and legitimizer of efforts to destroy Israel should be required viewing.

Politics / News Briefs / Turkey / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

No Turkish Delight for Israeli Energy

By Jewish Press Staff

Turkey is not going to be signing any deals for Israeli natural gas exports any time soon, says Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz.

Emes Ve-Emunah

Why Are You Orthodox?

By Harry Maryles

Rabbi Fink: "There are many ‘true believers who can’t even be in the presence of Orthodox Judaism."

Fink or Swim

Why Do People Leave Orthodox Judaism? Why Do People Stay?

By Rabbi Eliyahu Fink

People act not because they think it’s right; they do what they do because it’s what they want to do

Guest Blog

The Tragedy That is Ignored

By Yehudit Tayar

During the years of attacks on Gush Katif communities no residents either wished to leave or left.

Op-Eds

Islamist Terrorism: Practice, Not Preach, Zero Tolerance

By Jagdish N. Singh

Islamist terror threatens contemporary enlightened humanity’s shared fundamental rights and values.

Guest Blog

Journalists in the Middle East

By Paul Gherkin

Israel far outranks every country in the MENA region in the freedoms of press, speech and assembly.

My Right Word

John Kerry's "Ceasefire" (It Was A Failure)

By Yisrael Medad

" the Americans mistakenly led Israel to believe that Hamas accepted an unconditional 72-hour cease-fire "

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Science and Tech

US and Israel Test Improved Arrow 2 Missile Interceptor

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Ashdod residents witnessed the test operation, which simulated a rocket attack from Iran on southern Israel.

Israel / News Briefs / Archaeology

National Treasures from Israel Antiquities Authority Now Accessible Via Internet

By Jewish Press Staff

The archeological treasures in the Rockefeller Museum of Jerusalem can now be accessed online.

News Briefs / Science and Tech

The Last Supermoon of 2014 & 5774

By Jewish Press News Desk

The moon will be 30% brighter and 14% larger looking than usual.

Terrorism / Syria / US / News Briefs / ISIS

Sotloff Family Criticizes US for Ineptitude During Crisis

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Sotloff family believes this administration treated them poorly and it is now attempting to recast what happened.

Photo of the Day

Pomegranate

By Photo of the Day

Pomegranates (Rimon) are in the stores, that means Rosh HaShana is getting closer! Pomegranates are eaten during the Rosh Hashana holiday as they contain, on average, 613 seeds, which corresponds to the the 613 commandments written of the Torah we try to fulfill.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Ankie Spitzer and Fighting for Munich Memory

By Moshe Herman

Yishai speaks with, Ankie Spitzer, wife of slain fencing coach Andre Spitzer about the fight (especially against the Olympic Committee) to keep the memory of the Israeli Olympic Team murdered in Munich alive.

The Muqata

Headlines You'll Never See

By JoeSettler

Here are some headlines, you are guaranteed to never see outside of the Purim edition of a website...

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / ISIS

IDF Soldier Lightly Injured from Syrian Fighting Spillover

By Jewish Press News Desk

An IDF soldier was lightly injured on the Golan Heights late Tuesday afternoon.

Syria / Iran / News Briefs / Jordan / ISIS

The Bedfellows Are Getting Stranger and Stranger

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

With Jordan looking like the hungry ISIS's next meal, the kingdom is looking to Israel for help.

Shiloh Musings

Our Righteous IDF Soldiers‏

By Batya Medad

Not only Israel, but World Jewry owes everything to the holy bravery of the IDF and its soldiers.

Terrorism / Syria / UK / News Briefs / Europe / ISIS

Scottish Woman Heads ISIS ‘Sisterhood for Martyrdom’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

No, she is not Tony Blair’s sister-on-law. She is one of 200 British women in the evil ISIS. May she be granted her wish to God for martyrdom.

Emes Ve-Emunah

Misplaced Rage

By Harry Maryles

"The Obama administration proved once again that it is the best friend of its enemies, and the biggest enemy of its friends."

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Sports

PA Soccer Chief Calls Israeli-PA Friendly Game 'Crime against Humanity'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Every time Palestinian Authority’s former security force chief Jibril Rajoub opens his mouth, he reveals the immorality of the PA.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs / Science and Tech

12-Year Old Injured Syrian Boy Escapes to Israel on Donkey for Medical Treatment

By Zeev Ben-Yechiel / Tazpit News Agency

A 12-year-old Syrian boy with injuries to his arms, leg, and eyes, was carried by donkey, and brought to Israel for medical treatment by his brother...

Op-Eds

"Mayor Nir Barkat Fired Me for Doing My Job"

By Arieh King

Jerusalem requires a delicate touch; As everyone knows, Jerusalem is a delicate mix of culture and religion.

Qatar / News Briefs

US Mediator for Pal.Arab-Israel Relations Shared Sugar Daddy With Hamas

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Qatar funds both Hamas and the Brookings Institution. Martin Indyk is a head honcho at Brookings.

Photo of the Day

Chief Rabbinical Visit

By Photo of the Day

Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi David Lau visits a Talmud Torah in Bat Ayin (Gush Etzion) at the beginning of the school year.

Video of the Day

Palestinian PM Hints: Hamas Stole Food and Medical Aid

By Video of the Day

The Palestinian Authority Prime Minister admits that Hamas has stolen food and medicine meant for civilians, and the PA has no say over what goes on in Gaza, despite the so-called "Palestinian Unity Government".

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Inappropriate Land Appropriation Causing a Diplomatic Crisis?

By Moshe Herman

The US State Department has voiced displeasure with Israel's appropriation of 400 acres of land in the Gush Etzion settlement block as 'state-owned land,' and has demanded that Israel's government rescind the controversial designation. Do US demands challenge Israeli sovereignty? Bobby Brown, former adviser to Prime Ministers Benjamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak, claims that Israel […]

News Briefs

Jack the Ripper Identified as Jewish Barber from Poland

By JTA

Just what we don’t need is some amateur, even if he is right, making headlines with a claim that Jack the Ripper was a Jew.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

Greek Island Police Chief Photographed Giving Nazi Salute

By JTA

Greek police officers are among those who support the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party.

Op-Eds

I Remember When

By dvora

I REMEMBER WHEN I first started working at the Jewish Press 18 years ago, Arnie who was in charge of the newsroom, took me under his wing...

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Cycle of Violence: Arabs Riot After Youth Died From Riot Wounds

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Arab who died from injuries sustained during riot last week, reason for last night's Arab riots in Jerusalem

News Briefs

Supreme Leader Goes under Surgical Operation

By Jewish Press News Desk

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underwent what official state media called routine prostate surgery at a Tehran hospital on Monday morning. "I have a surgery and I am now leaving for the hospital," he said. "There is no reason to worry; this, of course, does not mean that I don't need people's prayers, […]

News Briefs / Islamists / Saudi Arabia / Iraq / ISIS

Oh, Looky there, Saudi Arabia is Building a Fence to Keep Out the Riff-Raff

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Saudi Arabia is building its second security fence and no one is complaining.

Shiloh Musings

The Dangers of Rebuilding Gaza‏

By Batya Medad

Reuters has an article up claiming that to rebuild Gaza it will cost $7.8 billion. (Reuters) - Rebuilding Gaza will cost $7.8 billion, the Palestinian Authority said on Thursday, in the most comprehensive assessment yet of damage from a seven-week war with Israel during which whole neighborhoods and vital infrastructure were flattened. I just think […]

Emes Ve-Emunah

Mr. Abutbul: Tear Down that Wall!

By Harry Maryles

1st thing that must be done: tear down that wall; 2nd thing: allocate empty classrooms to Charedim.

Jordana in Jerusalem

Wine, Cheese and Memories

By Jordana Brown

I love a lot about Jerusalem. I love that even though it's hot, it's a dry heat with breezes. I love that it's a bustling town, but not the metropolis that is Tel Aviv. I love that the air feels Jewish, which is a weird thing to conceptualize, but not if you've been here. But […]

Guest Blog

This is our Land, Now and Forever; We Are Here to Stay

By Yehudit Tayar

We have the responsibility to ensure the safety of the Jewish people no matter where they live.

Op-Eds

The Facts on the Gvaot Declaration Case

By Ari Briggs

Neither Arabs nor Israelis live on this land; it's been classified as state land since before 1948unter:

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israel Joins International Efforts to Help Prevent Spread of Ebola

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Israel is sharing its knowledge in the fields of public health in coordination with the World Health Organization’s efforts to stop the Ebola Virus Disease

Guest Blog

The Ties that Bind (and Those Unmentioned)

By Paul Gherkin

Evolution of the news flow: rapists first described as “Asian,”then “Pakistani,” finally “Muslim.”

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Wind Power Blocked

By Jewish Press News Desk

Wind power is also facing difficulties taking off in Israel, this time because of regulators and other interest groups, and not environmentalists.

Guest Blog

Definition of Oxymoron: The Group "Oxy-MORON-ically" Named "Jewish Voices for Peace"

By Steven Plaut

"Jewish Voices for Peace," a Hamas lobby created by Jewish anti-Semites.

Photo of the Day

Selichot

By Photo of the Day

Many Jewish communities have the custom of saying Selichot (forgiveness prayers) during the entire month of Elul, leading up to the High Holidays.

Goldstein on Gelt

The Second Machine Age

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

How has the sudden growth in modern technology affected world economy and future employment levels?

The Muqata

WaPo's Undisputed Correction

By JoeSettler

JoeSettler is proud of WaPo's correction on "Palestinian Lands". It's the first step in improving the accuracy of the language of the debate.

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

Cruz: I'll Intro Bill to Strip US Citizenship From ISIS Members

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Sen. Ted Cruz will introduce legislation to strip US citizenship from those who leave the US to join terrorist groups

News Briefs

Jerusalem Arabs Take Potshots at Jewish Neighborhood

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arabs from the Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat shot randomly at the Pisgat Ze’ev area Friday evening, blasting s hole in a car windshield and shooting at least one bullet in a garden No one was injured. And police have not arrested suspects. The gunshots were as repeat of an incident two weeks ago when a […]

Islamists / Germany

'Sharia Police’ on Patrol in Germany

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Germany vowed a year ago it is cracking down on Islamic extremists. It is losing.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Judaism

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘Quietly’ Converting to Judaism

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

If Paltrow does not want the great rabbis in her ancestry to roll over in their graves, she would be wise to try a real Jewish conversion.

News Briefs

Netanyahu Thanks Florida for Support

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wrote Florida Gov. Rick Scott this week a thank you letter for the government’s resolution last month supporting Israel. “I received the state of Florida’s recent resolution reaffirming your unrequited support for Israel’s right of self-defense,” Netanyahu wrote Scott. “My government has been acting to protect our citizens against the scourge […]

Terrorism / Syria / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France / ISIS

ISIS Terrorist Identified as Murderer in Brussels Jewish Museum Attack

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The shooter "probably acted alone” – Belgium deputy prosecutor Ine Van Wymersch after the murderous attack in June 2013.

Interviews and Profiles

Afula: Everyone Accepted

By Dini Harris

Contrary to the anti-religious sentiments expressed in the Israeli media, Afula residents embrace their new religious neighbors.

Midrash Stories

Shlomo HaMelech and The Three Brothers

By Rabbi Sholom Klass

“You can have your choice,” said the wise king. “You can choose to take this gold, 100 pieces each, or I can give you each three pieces of advice.”

News Briefs / Islamists

Leader of al-Shabab Assassinated by US Drone in Somalia

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The leader of the terrorist group al-Shabab was killed in a U.S. drone strike this week.

Potpourri / For the Home

Supermarket Hacks To Trim Your Grocery Budget

By Sandy Eller

Scan those sale circulars either online or when they show up at your doorstep, check out the sale items and plan your menus accordingly.

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