Despite strong pressure to throw the book at the accused, Mr. Thompson allowed him to plead guilty to assault.
A revolution is taking place between good and evil; light and darkness. Make the light activism!
In case of a medical emergency, one should call the MDA hotline at 03-734-4005.
Much as I'd like to see the Jewish nation fully observant forcing Shabbat on people is NOT the way.
By dvora
“Islamic State continues to try to take over more areas close to Iraq and Turkey,” Khatib said.
Beit Hadassah was built by Jews in 1893 as a local medical clinic.
By Paul Gherkin
Obama's comments calling Israeli settlements “unhelpful”are harsher than prior US administrations'
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.
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.
By Batya Medad
Loyalty seems to be a lost trait in Israeli politics, whether it's to ideals, principles or parties.
Four PA Arabs with captured with pipe bombs on them.
By Shalom Bear
Livni's party is now down to 2 MKs (from 6). What did Herzog buy that was so expensive?
He ruthlessly crushed the revolt, and, despite lacking official Roman sanction, ordered the rebel leaders put to death without trial.
Apartment hunting is kinda like dating: You go see anything that looks right on paper-and pray.
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 […]
The Prime Minister will appeal the decision by the party’s comptroller.
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 […]
Gross jailed for his work on USAid project.
Photo of half-naked hostage posted online.
A Hamas commander was killed and the Air Force numbed terror targets.
Lieberman calls the police investigation a “witch-hunt” aimed at hurting the party’s chances at the polls.
He was yelling "Allah hu Akbar" at the time.
Gaza's terrorists continue to test their rockets.
The bullet just missed the Rabbi and his assistant.
More than 300 theaters throughout the US have already placed orders to get the film.
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!
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.
Hamas recently stated publicly that a new explosion of violence against Israel is imminent.
By Batya Medad
Latest headlines say that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's Likud may only make third place if...
Thousands of British Jews fought an anti-Israel boycott.
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 […]
We can never allow Israel in the name of democracy to turn herself into an Arab or bi-nationalstate
“A great miracle happened here” –Yochanan Danziger and Jeff Seidel got out alive.
What are the roles of leadership and communication in running a "tight ship"?
What did Yehudah say that was so effective that it convinced Yosef to make himself known?
Bank Leumi’s admission is the first time an Israel bank has confessed to helping U.S. customers evade taxes.
The question now is this definite proof that Jews lived in the ancient settlement near Carmel?
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 […]
Let’s hope Hamas fears Coca-Cola enough not to screw up in use the plant to shoot missiles at Israel.
By JTA
Just imagine the uproar if it was exposed that the Mossad told agents how to get past US security?
A faster-beating heart as a result of fear of terror increase the risk of heart disease, researchers report.
It’s cute, inventive and raises an interesting question n Jewish law on appointing a representative to perform a mitzvah.
Three Arab wannabe teen terrorists are arrested in a firebombing attack on Border Guard police officers near Jerusalem.
Philly synagogue unites community in honoring slain Israelis
Driver shouting "Allahu Akbar" plows into pedestrian in third such attack in France in 3 days
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.
A family pose for a picture in front of a giant illuminated Chanukiah in the Port of Tel Aviv on December 21, 2014.
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.”
How many potential shidduchim are not coming about because we, the mothers, are not allowing them to go through?
The results of the poll may cause people to start changing their minds.
By Donny Fuchs
Let us become modern day Maccabees and seize the day. Embrace the challenge. Fight for Hashem.
Is the Torah offering nechama by subtly hinting that death brings reunion with loved ones who preceded you?
By David Herman
Sabraman: Israel's first superhero, combining the courage of the Sabra and the faith of Abraham.
She approached Holofernes and, with a sword concealed under her robe, severed his head.
Is Haredi open-ended learning on charity better than earning a living that would obviate that?
Hanuka is the miracle of emunah- belief in the L-rd of Israel and the light of our faith.
Har HaBayit is still Biyadein; Through our actions, its fate is in our hands
What does the way we count the days of Chanukah come to teach us about living in the present?
The Palestinian Authority is a serial murderer – first the “peace process” and now Israeli soldiers.
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. […]
“Both sides shall respect and protect the listed below religious rights of Jews, Christians, Moslems and Samaritans.” – Oslo Accords.
Egypt closed the crossing due the ongoing terror attacks against Egypt emanating from the Gaza Strip.
Arab media report Syria downed an Israeli drone over Quneitra, near the border between the two countries.
Man shouting "Allahu Akbar" drives car into crowd in the French city of Dijon.
Israel projects global material illumination not always the light of "morality" meant by the Navi
By Batya Medad
Limiting Jewish success and revival is that the anti-Jewish, anti-History Left rules here in Israel
Bereaved family says hit-and-run death was terrorism.
Anti-Zionist Arabs don’t always distinguish between Jews, Christians and Muslims.
By Steven Plaut
"Mr. Prime Minister, declare a unilateral ceasefire! Remember, Blessed is the peacemaker!"
The crisis in Jewish education is of existential importance. How should it be resolved?
Hamas is continuing to prepare its next war against Israel instead of improving conditions in Gaza
Elections, and not Netanyahu, raised the minimum wage.
BBC GUIDELINES ON TERRORISM: The word "terrorist" itself can be a barrier rather than an aid...
Palestinian Authority head says he can’t stop attacks on Jews.
Discussion with entrepreneur William Heinecke on how he became a young, successful businessman
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. […]
Dr. Ben Carson is waiting for God to tell him if he should run for president.
Four arrested in crackdown on anti-assimilation group Lehava.
Rock-throwing is nothing less than attempted murder.
The decision of Uri Aril’s Tekuma faction to remain in the party and re-start a “Yesha faction” is a blessing.
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.
By Joseph Cox
If the UN Grants national recognition to Palestine, why stop there? Tibet, Chechnya, Basque...
It doesn't pay to be a foreign volunteer soldier in the ISIS army.
This is the first flask of ritually pure olive oil made in 2000 years.
First Lebanon's Hezbollah started the Second Lebanon War, now the UN wants Israel to pay Lebanon for damages.
Stern expressed dismay at Tzipi Livni's merger with the Labor party.
The Islamic terrorist entered the police station and began stabbing policemen while yelling "Allah hu Akbar".
Two girls in Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak were taking a selfie video when the rocket siren went off on Friday morning.
By Shalom Bear
M. was sitting at a red light when he saw the terrorist run past him...
The small Arab parties are talking about merging, and this could result in 14 seats for the Arab sector.
Hamas called Israel's response to the Gazan attack a "serious escalation".