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Year: 2014

Editorial

Brooklyn DA Thompson Does The Right Thing

By Editorial Board

Despite strong pressure to throw the book at the accused, Mr. Thompson allowed him to plead guilty to assault.

Halacha & Hashkafa / Op-Eds / Holidays

The Menorah Revolution: Activism Through Light

By Yonatan Gordon

A revolution is taking place between good and evil; light and darkness. Make the light activism!

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Update: Medical Emergency 101 Lines Back Up in Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In case of a medical emergency, one should call the MDA hotline at 03-734-4005.

Emes Ve-Emunah

Not Shoving Religion Down People’s Throats

By Harry Maryles

Much as I'd like to see the Jewish nation fully observant forcing Shabbat on people is NOT the way.

Syria

ISIS Making Slow Gains In Syria Despite U.S. Air Strikes

By dvora

“Islamic State continues to try to take over more areas close to Iraq and Turkey,” Khatib said.

IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Firebombs Thrown near Beit Hadassah

By Jewish Press News Desk

Beit Hadassah was built by Jews in 1893 as a local medical clinic.

FirstOneThrough

The LEGAL Israeli Settlements

By Paul Gherkin

Obama's comments calling Israeli settlements “unhelpful”are harsher than prior US administrations'

NY

Stab Victim Thanks Police, Lights Menorah At Precinct House

By Jewish Press Staff

Rosenblatt and several Jewish residents of the neighborhood visited the station on the seventh night of Chanukah to show their support after the murder Saturday of two police officers in neighboring Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Middle East / Levant

Cuba Deal May Have Implications For U.S. Middle East Policy

By Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman

Obama’s new attitude, as Gleijeses sees it, may have implications for the U.S. role in the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Shiloh Musings

Israeli Knesset Elections 2015, 5775, Trying to Keep Up With Party Switching‏

By Batya Medad

Loyalty seems to be a lost trait in Israeli politics, whether it's to ideals, principles or parties.

Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Hatnua Party Collapses, Herzog Buys a Cat in the Bag

By Shalom Bear

Livni's party is now down to 2 MKs (from 6). What did Herzog buy that was so expensive?

Front Page

Herod: Hasmonean Death Knell

By Rabbi Dr. Naphtali Hoff

He ruthlessly crushed the revolt, and, despite lacking official Roman sanction, ordered the rebel leaders put to death without trial.

Jordana in Jerusalem

House Hunters: Jerusalem

By Jordana Brown

Apartment hunting is kinda like dating: You go see anything that looks right on paper-and pray.

Photo of the Day

Kipa Still There? Check.

By Photo of the Day

I'm going to recommend Velcro or sticky strips to Minister of Economy Naftali Bennett. He's always checking to see if his Kipa fell off. In the photo are President of Israel, Ruby Rivlin (L) and Minister of Economy Naftali Bennett (R) during a "Outstanding Exporter" prize award ceremony held at the President's residence in Jerusalem […]

Special Features / Government / News Briefs

Likud Party Bars Netanyahu from Running as Chairman

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Prime Minister will appeal the decision by the party’s comptroller.

News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / On Campus / Education

Hebrew University to Close for Christmas

By JTA

Hebrew University will give its students the day off on Christmas for the first time ever. There will be no classes on Thursday, Dec. 25, a new vacation day on the university calendar. The students also had off on Sunday for Hanukkah. The university also has declared a vacation day for and placed on its […]

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

Update: IDF Soldier Wounded in Gun Battle with Hamas

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

A Hamas commander was killed and the Air Force numbed terror targets.

Special Features / Government / News Briefs

Yisrael Beitenu Suspected of Fraud and Bribery

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Lieberman calls the police investigation a “witch-hunt” aimed at hurting the party’s chances at the polls.

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

Two Rockets Fired from Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

Gaza's terrorists continue to test their rockets.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Paris Synagogue Attacked

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bullet just missed the Rabbi and his assistant.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Indie Theaters Rushing to get the "The Interview"

By Jewish Press News Desk

More than 300 theaters throughout the US have already placed orders to get the film.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Mapping the Spectrum of Christian Salvation and the Israeli Political 'Left'

By Moshe Herman

Jeremy Saltan, our veteran "Knesset Insider," plot-points the political spectrum heading into Israel's upcoming elections. Today we focus on the "Left", the Arab parties, and their possible union. Also, Yishai hosts HaYovel Executive Director Tommy Waller and volunteer Ken Groat in-studio. Their controversial Christian organization facilitates the harvest of 438 tons of Jewish-grown grapes in the mountains of Samaria. Get the full scoop!

Jewish / News Briefs

A Kuwaiti Muslim’s Journey to Chanukah

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

When Mark Halawa lights his family’s menorah during Chanukah, it is not without recalling his unique journey as a Kuwaiti Muslim to Orthodox Judaism.

Op-Eds / Analysis

The Countdown to the Next Gaza Conflict Has Begun

By Yaakov Lappin

Hamas recently stated publicly that a new explosion of violence against Israel is imminent.

Shiloh Musings

2015, 5775, Israeli Elections Polls and Pundits Trying to Control Results

By Batya Medad

Latest headlines say that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's Likud may only make third place if...

Jewish / UK / Boycott / BDS / Chessed and Tzedaka

UK Jews Buy Israeli Goods for Needy Brits

By Maayana Miskin

Thousands of British Jews fought an anti-Israel boycott.

Photo of the Day

Chanukah is for Scuba Diving

By Photo of the Day

A father and son scuba dive in Eilat. It turns out that Eilat is an incredibly popular destination for religious Israelis on Chanukah, and scuba diving is a very popular family activity. Unlike how the situation was decades ago when you could barely find a kosher restaurant, there are now 3 or 4 Kosher L'Mehadrin […]

Op-Eds

Yes, Israel should officially designate herself a Jewish State

By Rabbi Aryeh Spero

We can never allow Israel in the name of democracy to turn herself into an Arab or bi-nationalstate

Op-Eds

The Jewish Approach to Fame

By Yonatan Gordon

How can "Fame" help bring Moshiach?

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jeff Seidel, Yochanan Danziger Survive Terror Attack near Mt. of Olives

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“A great miracle happened here” –Yochanan Danziger and Jeff Seidel got out alive.

Goldstein on Gelt

It's Your Ship

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

What are the roles of leadership and communication in running a "tight ship"?

Redeeming Relevance / Rabbi Francis Nataf

Redeeming Relevance in the Weekly Parsha: Vayigash

By Rabbi Francis Nataf

What did Yehudah say that was so effective that it convinced Yosef to make himself known?

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel Bank Pays US $400 Million for Ripping Off IRS

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Bank Leumi’s admission is the first time an Israel bank has confessed to helping U.S. customers evade taxes.

Israel / News Briefs / Archaeology / Judaism

Fragment of 1,700-Year-Old Menorah-Adorned Bracelet Discovered on Hanukkah

By Jewish Press Staff

The question now is this definite proof that Jews lived in the ancient settlement near Carmel?

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Islamists / Egypt

Islamists Help Israeli Exports and Blow Up Egyptian Gas Pipeline

By Jewish Press News Desk

Islamists blew up Egypt’s natural gas pipeline in northern Sinai Tuesday morning. All roads to the area have been closed. The “Champions of Israel," known in Arabic as Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, previous has claimed responsibility for numerous bombings and attacks on Egyptian forces and has pledged its allegiance to the ISIS. Every time the terrorists […]

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel Approves Machinery for Coca-Cola in Gaza

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Let’s hope Hamas fears Coca-Cola enough not to screw up in use the plant to shoot missiles at Israel.

Israel / US / News Briefs

WikiLeaks: CIA Prepares Agents to Avoid Ben Gurion Airport Screenings

By JTA

Just imagine the uproar if it was exposed that the Mossad told agents how to get past US security?

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew Univ. Study Links Fear of Terror with Risk of Death

By Jewish Press Staff

A faster-beating heart as a result of fear of terror increase the risk of heart disease, researchers report.

Israel / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Judaism

Technion Robot Lights Hanukkah Candles – but What about the Blessings?

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

It’s cute, inventive and raises an interesting question n Jewish law on appointing a representative to perform a mitzvah.

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

Young Arab Teens Confess to Attacking Border Guard Officers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three Arab wannabe teen terrorists are arrested in a firebombing attack on Border Guard police officers near Jerusalem.

Terrorism / News Briefs / France / ISIS

Another French 'Allahu Akbar' Attack, Driver Slams into Crowd

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Driver shouting "Allahu Akbar" plows into pedestrian in third such attack in France in 3 days

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Chessed and Tzedaka

Bringing the Light of Chanukah to Israel's Widows and Orphans

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The oldest continuously running social welfare organization in Israel, Colel Chabad, is hosting its annual retreat for 260 orphans and widows this Channukah.

Photo of the Day

Menorah by the Sea

By Photo of the Day

A family pose for a picture in front of a giant illuminated Chanukiah in the Port of Tel Aviv on December 21, 2014.

Parenting Our Children

Growing Your Potential

By Rifka Schonfeld

When someone with a fixed mindset has a negative interaction with a friend or loved one, he or she immediately projects that rejection onto him or herself saying: “I’m unlovable.”

Marriage and Relationships

Dear Dr. Yael

By Dr. Yael Respler

How many potential shidduchim are not coming about because we, the mothers, are not allowing them to go through?

Fuchs' Focus

What If The Maccabees Had Fled?

By Donny Fuchs

Let us become modern day Maccabees and seize the day. Embrace the challenge. Fight for Hashem.

On Our Own/Cheryl Kupfer

Chanukah: Linking The Past With The Present

By Cheryl Kupfer

Is the Torah offering nechama by subtly hinting that death brings reunion with loved ones who preceded you?

Guest Blog

THE RETURN OF SABRAMAN

By David Herman

Sabraman: Israel's first superhero, combining the courage of the Sabra and the faith of Abraham.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Yehudit And The Miracle Of Chanukah

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

She approached Holofernes and, with a sword concealed under her robe, severed his head.

Emes Ve-Emunah

Banning Women from College

By Harry Maryles

Is Haredi open-ended learning on charity better than earning a living that would obviate that?

Guest Blog

Not with Strenth; Not with Force-but with My Spirit‏

By Yehudit Tayar

Hanuka is the miracle of emunah- belief in the L-rd of Israel and the light of our faith.

Op-Eds

“Har Habayit Biyadeinu!” – It Really Is Up To Us

By Rabbi Yehuda L Oppenheimer

Har HaBayit is still Biyadein; Through our actions, its fate is in our hands

Op-Eds / Holidays

Chanukah: The Inner Dimension

By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh

What does the way we count the days of Chanukah come to teach us about living in the present?

News Briefs / The Knesset / The Temple Mount / Israel Elections 5775

Yehuda Glick Running as Likud MK Candidate

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Rabbi Yehuda Glick, who was critically wounded in an assassination attempt several weeks ago, announced he is running “symbolically” on the Likud list for the elections to the Knesset. He is in 33rd place, and he will not be elected unless the party performs a miracle no less than his recovery and wins 33 seats. […]

Jewish / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria

Arabs Imitate Ancient Greeks and Vandalize Joseph’s Tomb

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“Both sides shall respect and protect the listed below religious rights of Jews, Christians, Moslems and Samaritans.” – Oslo Accords.

Gaza / News Briefs / Egypt

Egypt Reopens Rafah Crossing

By Jewish Press News Desk

Egypt closed the crossing due the ongoing terror attacks against Egypt emanating from the Gaza Strip.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Syria Downs Israeli Drone Near Border

By Jewish Press Staff

Arab media report Syria downed an Israeli drone over Quneitra, near the border between the two countries.

Terrorism / News Briefs / France

French Driver Shouting "Allahu Akbar" Plows into Crowd

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Man shouting "Allahu Akbar" drives car into crowd in the French city of Dijon.

Halacha & Hashkafa / Op-Eds / Holidays

Chanukah and Our Current Darkness

By Menachem Ben-Mordechai

Israel projects global material illumination not always the light of "morality" meant by the Navi

Shiloh Musings

Against The "Spirit of Chanukah," Amazingly, Here in Israel

By Batya Medad

Limiting Jewish success and revival is that the anti-Jewish, anti-History Left rules here in Israel

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Religion / Israeli Arabs

Terror Victim Protected ‘Mohammed the Zionist’ from Terrorists

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Anti-Zionist Arabs don’t always distinguish between Jews, Christians and Muslims.

Op-Eds / Analysis

Letter to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan, from Shimon Peres, International Man of Peace

By Steven Plaut

"Mr. Prime Minister, declare a unilateral ceasefire! Remember, Blessed is the peacemaker!"

Op-Eds

DETERMINATION!

By Leah Hatanian

"D-e-t-e-r-m-i-n-a-t-i-o-n!"

Emes Ve-Emunah

Change in Order to Preserve

By Harry Maryles

The crisis in Jewish education is of existential importance. How should it be resolved?

Analysis / Khaled Abu Toameh

Palestinians Flee Hamas, Ask Israel to Imprison Them

By Khaled Abu Toameh

Hamas is continuing to prepare its next war against Israel instead of improving conditions in Gaza

This Ongoing War

BBC Can't Bring Itself to Utter Word "Terrorist"

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

BBC GUIDELINES ON TERRORISM: The word "terrorist" itself can be a barrier rather than an aid...

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Abbas: We Won’t Use Violence - Unless We Will

By Maayana Miskin

Palestinian Authority head says he can’t stop attacks on Jews.

Goldstein on Gelt

All About Charity and The Entrepreneur

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

Discussion with entrepreneur William Heinecke on how he became a young, successful businessman

US / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Holocaust

Kindertransport Documentary Selected for Permanent Preservation

By JTA

Oscar-winner “Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport” has been selected for permanent preservation in the Library of Congress by the National Film Registry. The film, released in 2000, documents the rescue of some 10,000 predominantly Jewish children from Nazi-dominated Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia in the months leading up to World War II. […]

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religion

Black GOP Leader Prays at the Western Wall for ‘Solomonic Wisdom’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Dr. Ben Carson is waiting for God to tell him if he should run for president.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Israel Elections 5775

Jewish Home Unity Overcomes the ’Yesha Faction’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The decision of Uri Aril’s Tekuma faction to remain in the party and re-start a “Yesha faction” is a blessing.

Photo of the Day

Prime Ministerial Maoz Tzur

By Photo of the Day

PM Netanyahu lit the 5th Chanukah candle at the Kotel. We understand that he then sung a beautiful rendition of Maoz Tzur, but we unfortunately don't have that on video.

Op-Eds

Proposed UNSC Resolution‏

By Joseph Cox

If the UN Grants national recognition to Palestine, why stop there? Tibet, Chechnya, Basque...

Terrorism / News Briefs / ISIS

ISIS Executes 100 Foreign Volunteers

By Jewish Press News Desk

It doesn't pay to be a foreign volunteer soldier in the ISIS army.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / Judaism

Temple Institute Produces Pure Olive Oil for Temple Menorah

By Jewish Press News Desk

This is the first flask of ritually pure olive oil made in 2000 years.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Lebanon / United Nations (UN)

UN Demands Israel Pay Lebanon $850 Million

By Jewish Press News Desk

First Lebanon's Hezbollah started the Second Lebanon War, now the UN wants Israel to pay Lebanon for damages.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

MK Elazar Stern Quits Livni's HaTnua Party

By Jewish Press News Desk

Stern expressed dismay at Tzipi Livni's merger with the Labor party.

Terrorism / News Briefs / France

French Police Kill Islamic Terrorist Inside Police Station

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Islamic terrorist entered the police station and began stabbing policemen while yelling "Allah hu Akbar".

Israel / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Red Alert in Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two girls in Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak were taking a selfie video when the rocket siren went off on Friday morning.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Chemical Attack Hero Describes How He Took Down the Terrorist

By Shalom Bear

M. was sitting at a red light when he saw the terrorist run past him...

Elections / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / Israel Elections 5775

Will the Arabs Form the Third Largest Political Party in Israel?

By Jewish Press News Desk

The small Arab parties are talking about merging, and this could result in 14 seats for the Arab sector.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Israel Retaliates: Hits Terror Tunnel Cement Factory

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hamas called Israel's response to the Gazan attack a "serious escalation".

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