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Year: 2014

News Briefs / Settlements

Tarpat - 1929 Hebron Massacre

By Jewish Press News Desk

18th of Av - 85 years ago today (August 24th on the Gregorian calendar) the ancient Jewish community of Hebron was massacred and destroyed by Arabs.

Israel / NY / News Briefs

Gov. Cuomo in Solidarity Tour in Israel, Rejects Abbas’ Invitation

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The governors’ first official international trip is geared to build up his Jewish support back home.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

Swiss Jew Wounded in Hate Crime

By JTA

Violent assaults on Jews are becoming more common around the world.

Op-Eds

Are All Dead Children Created Equal?

By Daniel Greenfield

Dead Yazidi children won’t inspire any protests or much in the way of outrage.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Religion

Evangelical Leaders Plan Solidarity Trip To Israel

By JTA

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.

Terrorism / Israel / Global / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Dutch Justice Ministry Employee: ISIS a Zionist Conspiracy

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Every day is Halloween in the world of anti-Zionists, who take up the role of Satan.

Op-Eds

Hamas' Phony Statistics on Civilian Deaths

By Alan M. Dershowitz

"Continuum of Civilianality:" Who is a civilian and who is a combatant is often a matter of degree.

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

Hamas ‘Experts' Kill Foreign Journalist while Neutralizing Tank Shell

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Missile may have been IDF dud. At least four from Hamas also killed. Medics wounded.

Druze / News Briefs

Yitro's Tomb to Be Transferred to Druze Community

By Shalom Bear

The Druze believe they are descendants of Yitro.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Intifada

US Judge Quits Terror Trial in Detroit, Cites Conflict of Interest

By Jewish Press Staff

US judge recuses himself from an immigration fraud trial of Arab terrorist freed in a prisoner swap.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Tanin and Karish Gas Fields Declared "Proven Discoveries"

By Shalom Bear

Now, Noble Energy and Delek can sell the offshore fields and avoid being labeled a cartel.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

Has ISIS reached the Gaza Strip?

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The presence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has begun to grow in the Gaza Strip, with both the PA and Israel convinced that followers of ISIS in Gaza have been responsible for some of the rocket attacks on Israel.

Jewish / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Lauren Bacall, First Cousin to Shimon Peres, Dead at 89

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Lauren Bacall, first cousin to Shimon Peres, dies peacefully at 89.

News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Few US Colleges Canceling Israel Study Abroad Programs

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Most US study abroad in Israel programs are going forward despite the summer's violence.

Op-Eds / Fuchs' Focus

A Time To Scream

By Donny Fuchs

I condemn Bibi for his mishandling of the war because Am Yisoel and Eretz Yisroel are in danger.

Goldstein on Gelt

Keynes, Investing, and Government Spending

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

Do Keynesian theories about government spending still apply today?

IDF Blog

First Hand Account of Gaza Operation by Wounded IDF Soldier

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

Sgt. O's commander: “We do not fight indiscriminately. We are an army not a terrorist organization.”

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Tries to Appease Furious Cabinet Ministers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanayahu did not want update the ministers or involve them in the negotiations in Cairo.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Turns Down Request for Information on KIA Bodies

By Jameel@Muqata

Hamas claims that even providing information about the bodies of the dead IDF soldier they are holding hostage is too much to give.

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

DM Moshe Ya'alon: The Rocket Fire From Gaza May Restart

By Jewish Press News Desk

The latest temporary cease-fire with Gaza is set to expire on Wednesday at midnight.

The Muqata

Mourning Robin Williams

By Jameel@Muqata

There is no contradiction between laughing and crying. You can do both at the same time.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

French Official of 'Death to Jews’ Town: No One Means Harm to Jews

By JTA

There is nothing like a quaint tradition of pogroms to insist that hate language is not harmful.

Israel / Jewish / Gaza / Hamas / Global / News Briefs

South African Jew’s Anti-Israel Facebook Post Stirs Outrage

By JTA

Freedom of speech does not demand that one has to prove the freedom to show one’s ignorance.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Government May Have to Decide if Money Buys Peace or War with Hamas

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Money can’t buy love from Hamas. It can by a short cease-fire. It can buy war. It can’t buy peace.

Photo of the Day

A Presidential Welcome to Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Only in Israel... Israeli President Ruby Rivlin personally welcomed new Olim (immigrants) as they step off the plane today, August 12, 2014. This flight was called the "Soldier's Flight" as 110 of the young people on this Aliyah flight are joining the IDF.

Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Archaeology

Israel Researchers Discover Some of Western Wall Stones Wearing Away

By Jewish Press Staff

One advantage of erosion of stones at the Kotel is more cracks for people to place prayer notes.

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey / Islamists

A Turkish Muslim Expresses Love For Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

"I was amazed and pleased that a rabbi would call the Islamization of Europe a good thing. Likewise I believe an all Jewish Europe would be a great thing too," Turk said.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / UK / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Exiled Jordanian Palestinian Activist Tweets Support for Israel, Anger at Hamas

By Jewish Press News Desk

Exiled Jordanian Palestinian writer & activist Mudar Zahran tweets his hope for a 'global partnership against Hamas' and support for Israel.

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Hamas Used Chinese Excavating Machine to Dig Tunnels

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Use of a Chinese-made excavation machine for tunnels for terrorists provide another reason for the blockade on Gaza.

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

Navy Fired Warning Shots at Gaza Boat Nearing Prohibited Waters

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Hamas would love nothing more than to be able to attack Israel on the premise that the IDF broke the ceasefire.

Shiloh Musings

Seeing the IDF as Hand of G-d, Religiosity/Judaism Growing in Israel‏

By Batya Medad

The IDF, which was extremely secular, today has a host of fully observant soldiers and officers.

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

Cabinet Meeting Cancelled as Ministers Kept in the Dark

By Shalom Bear

The Israeli cabinet meeting has been cancelled today as apparently the ministers are demanding updates and answers regarding the negotiations with Hamas.

News Briefs / Obituaries

Comedian Robin Williams (63)

By Jewish Press News Desk

Comedian Robin Williams passed away at age 63 in his Northern California home. He was 63. Williams wasn't Jewish, but he was certainly funny enough to have been one.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs

In the Wake of 'Protective Edge': Israeli Tourism Takes a Hit

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Tourism Minister Dr. Uzi Landau stated: "Israel is preparing for the 'day after'.

Special Features / IDF & Security / Politics / Gaza / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Hair Product Company (With Nazi Past) Flakes Out on Giveaway to IDF

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Garnier runs from Zionist label. Its parent company, L'Oreal, had notorious Nazi sympathizers.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

George Clooney's Fiancee Backs Out of UN Kangaroo Commission

By Jewish Press News Desk

Amal Alamuddin has pulled out of the UN investigation, but we're sure they'll find someone else who can prejudge Israel just as well.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Tunnel Detection System to be Ready Within the Year

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF may have a working tunnel detection system within the year, and all vehicles may be fitted with active defense systems.

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

Facebook Decides Pro-Israel Satire Offensive, Anti-Israel Hate OK

By Jewish Press News Desk

PreOccupied Territory administrators attempted to access the Facebook page today only to find a notice that the page had been “temporarily unpublished” for “controversial humor.”

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Intifada

Abbas' Fatah Movement Brags It Killed 11,000 Israelis

By Jewish Press Staff

Official Facebook page of Fatah, headed by Mahmoud “Peace Partner: Abbas, boasts about leading Palestinians in terror.

Op-Eds

Outrage Manifesto: An Open Letter to Ban Ki Moon

By Dr. Simone Gordon

Genocide is a strong word; Let's properly define it, rather than bandying it about irresponsibly.

Teens and Twenties

Where Are You?

By Eli Davis

How can awareness evolve from exploding stars?

Israel / US / News Briefs

Young Americans Turning Their Back on Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Pro-Israel figures insisted that the younger generation’s shift from a pro-Israel stand is nothing to panic about — yet.

Jordana in Jerusalem

It's Been 9 Years

By Jordana Brown

9 years ago this week, the Israeli government forced 8,000 Jews from their homes and lives in Gaza.

Haredim & Hassidim / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Florida

Funeral Held in Miami for Murdered Rabbi

By JTA

Rabbi Raksin’s funeral was in North Miami Beach , and he will be buried in New York on Mnday.

News Briefs

Update: Three Israelis Killed in Train-Bus Crash in Switzerland

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three Israelis were killed and five others were injured Monday when their mini-bus collided with a train, Swiss media reported. The Swiss daily The Local reported that the accident occurred at a train crossing where there was no barrier. The Israel’s tourist van was on its way to Engleberg when it passed through the crossing […]

Op-Eds

Answering the Need

By Judi Srebro

During Operation Protective Edge, IFLA has raised $3 million for small businesses under fire.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

IDF Kills Fatah Terrorists in Shoot-Out near Shechem

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Obama and Kerry give credit to Abbas for stopping terror while the IDF does the work.

IDF & Security / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

One-Third of Plane of ‘Olim’ to Enlist in IDF

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The good news is that 338 more American Jews are moving to Israel. The and news is that 5 million are not.

Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs / Judaism

Son of R. Ovadia Yosef, zt'l, Faces Probe in Holon

By Jewish Press News Desk

The son of late Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Rabbi Avraham Yosef, is under investigation.

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Executed Dozens of Terror Tunnel Excavators

By Shalom Bear

Hamas executed the Gazan tunnel excavators so they couldn't pass on the location of the terror tunnels to Israel.

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Starbucks: We Don’t Provide Financial Support to Israel

By JTA

Starbucks issued a statement saying the company and its CEO do not provide any financial support to Israel or its army.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Citizen Soldiers on the Way Home

By Moshe Herman

Yishai talks with Jeremy Saltan and Ari Abramowitz, two Voice Of Israel broadcasters who are currently serving as reserve soldiers in Gaza to talk about their experiences during the conflict.

News Briefs / Turkey

Erdoğan Wins, Turkey Loses

By Jewish Press News Desk

Erdoğan is now Turkeys first-ever elected president.

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

Updated: Reports of Rocket Explosions Heard Throughout Gush Dan

By Jewish Press News Desk

12:12pm Channel 2 reports rocket impact in Central Israel, in open area. There are additional reports of a second rocket strike in an open area in Central Israel. By the way, there may be a cease fire in place now. 12:05am Hamas claims responsibility for an M75 rocket launch at Tel Aviv and Grad missiles […]

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Update: President Ruby Rivlin No Longer Under Investigation

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rivlin is NOT being investigated in connection to convicted businessman David Appel.

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

Barrage of Rocket Attacks Continues - Update (11:48pm)

By Jewish Press Staff

11:48pm Be'er Sheva 11:45 Rocket Alert Ashdod.. Ashkelon...Shafir... Kiryat..Malachi 11:44pm Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ashkelon 11:26pm Eshkol x2 10:55pm Eshkol 9:59pm Ashdod 8:12pm Sdot Negev, Shaar Negev 7:55pm Ashkelon Coast 7:47pm Rocket Alert Sha'ar HaNegev 7:11pm Ashkelon Coast 7:05pm Multiple Rocket Alerts Sdot Negev...Netivot 7:05pm Ashkelon, Kfar Maimon, Gaza border communities - all Multiples. 6:43pm Ashkelon […]

Op-Eds

Daniel Pomerantz from Kfar Azar, Rest in Peace

By Dr. Anat Berko

Daniel left a letter for his family, Golani and his comrades in arms, in which he said that, "if you are reading this, it means I have finished my career, but at least I fought with honor and am happy. You can be certain that I am happy, it is important that you know that..."

Guest Blog

To My Facebook Friends: "I Apologize!"

By Shia Altman

Jews do not go quietly to their deaths anymore.That confuses those who wax nostalgic.

Op-Eds

US Posture of Deterrence and Islamic Terrorism

By Yoram Ettinger

Pres. Obama claims there's no Islam-driven terrorism or radicalism, only "local" cases of terrorism.

Op-Eds

Tips for Singles: How to Maximize your Shidduchim and More Easily Find Your Bashert

By Michelle Mond

Singles tend to revert to the “perfect picture” that exists only in their minds.

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

Hamas Strategy: Harm Gazan Citizens

By Jewish Press News Desk

The plan is to make the average Gazan's life miserable and blame it on Israel.

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

Yay, Another Ceasefire

By Shalom Bear

This one to begin at midnight, preceded by the expected rocket barrage.

Goldstein on Gelt

The Connection Between Emotions and Success

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

How can you prevent emotional baggage from holding you back?

Sponsored Posts / Interviews and Profiles

How to Keep Shmitta - From Outside Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

As Shmitta approaches, JewishPress.com interviews the founder of an organization that has planted more fruit trees in Israel than any other.

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

Current Home Front Command Instructions

By Jewish Press News Desk

7:14pm Home Front Command has announced - no changes in current instructions: IDF Home Command Instruction 0-40 KM from Gaza – No group gatherings of more than 500 people in open or closed areas. Stay within running distance of bomb shelter. 0 – 80 KM from Gaza – Open all bomb shelters.

Shiloh Musings

Israeli Southerners to the Government: "Put Your Money/Children Where Your Mouth Is!"‏

By Batya Medad

Israelis in the south invite government officials including Bibi, to move to their neck of the woods

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

Prepare for an Upcoming Bombardment

By Jewish Press News Desk

Egyptian TV reported, and French sources confirmed that yet another cease fire was in the works for tonight.

IDF & Security / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Cosmetics Firm Raps Retailer for Donations to IDF

By JTA

Pro-Israel groups sometimes forget that others are listening.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Huffs and Israel Bluffs towards New Ceasefire

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“Oh the games people play now/…Never meaning what they say now/Never saying what they mean” – “Games People Play” by Joe South.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists / Rockets from Gaza / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab Leader Muhammad Zeidan Supports Hamas: "Its Missiles Target the Enemy"

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Zeidan stated he supports Hamas, even as the missiles landed on his areas, [h]e cannot remain silent, even if [Hamas] missiles land on our heads.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Florida

$50,000 Reward for Capturing Two Suspected Murdered of Rabbi in Miami

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

First reports are that it wasn’t a “hate crime” in the anti-Semitic sense, but what cold-blooded murder is not fueled by hate?

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

IAF Strikes Hit 20 Gaza Terror Sites in 8 Hours

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israel Air Force struck 20 terror sites in Gaza since midnight Saturday and into Sunday morning, according to the IDF.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Police Capture Firebomber

By Jewish Press News Desk

A vigilant police officer caught the terrorist as he was trying to light the Molotov cocktail...

News Briefs / Turkey

Erdoğan May Win Turkish Presidency Today

By Jewish Press News Desk

Taypic Erdoğan may become Turkey's first elected President, after serving for around a decade as Turkey's Prime Minister. Elections are being held today (Sunday), and Erdoğan has a strong lead over his two opponents, to win the five year term. Erdoğan is a staunch Islamist, and has expressed vile and hateful statements towards Israel. If […]

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

Kerem Shalom Closed Due to Rain (of Mortars)

By Jewish Press News Desk

8:00am The IDF has shut the Kerem Shalom-Gaza border checkpoint this morning as a result of a mortar attack on the location. No humanitarian delivery trucks going into Gaza today... Kibbutz Nachal Oz near Gaza recommends to residents to not to return to the kibbutz due to the security situation.

@Israel_Shield

How to Fight the Anti-Israel Propaganda

By '@israel_shield

Show me when an Arab Palestine State ever existed and in what year was it occupied by Israel

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

Islamic Jihad Threatens Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Following the Israeli negotiators' decision to not continue to negotiate with Hamas while Israel is under fire, Islamic Jihad spokesperson, Daoud Shihab, said that Islamic Jihad will ensure that life won't return to normal for Israel's Gaza border communities until Israel complies with Hamas's demands, according to a Galei Tzahal report.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Florida / Local

North Miami Beach Rabbi Shot and Killed on Shabbat

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rabbi, identified as Rabbi Joseph Raksin by NBC news, was shot and killed on his way to synagogue Saturday morning, in North Miami Beach.

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

Illegal Leftwing Protest in Tel Aviv, Despite Police Order

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police cancelled the permit for a left wing protest in Tel Aviv, following concern of rocket attacks from Gaza.

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

Turkey May Have Bigger Problems than Erdoğan

By Jewish Press News Desk

ISIS has warned Turkey to open the Atatürk dam, or else they're next...

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arabs Riot in Jerusalem, Light Rail Service Limited as a Result

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dozens of Arabs rioted on Saturday on the 40 day anniversary of the murder of Mohamed Abu-Hadir of Shuafat.

Terrorism / Gaza / News Briefs / Settlements

Leftwing Activist Tries to Run Over IDF Soldier

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dozens of leftwing activists and anarchists protested Israel's defending itself against Gaza, near Kiryat Arba-Hebron on Saturday, according to a report in HNN. IDF and Border Police broke up the protest, at which point, one of the protesters reportedly got into his car and tried to run over a soldier, who jumped safely out of […]

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

Citing Security Concerns, Copenhagen Jewish School Forbids Religious Symbols

By JTA

A Jewish school in Denmark informed parents that its pupils are no longer allowed to wear religious symbols near school grounds.

Jewish / Global / News Briefs

Rabbanit Pinto Found Alive and Well

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbanit Pinto was found by Buenos Aires police, alive and well on Saturday, though exhausted.

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

Shabbat Roundup

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sirens went off a dozen times from the beginning of Shabbat, as Hamas launched rockets and mortars at Israel. A rocket his a central bus station, and 2 rockets also hit inside a kibbutz, and no red alert went off in that attack. In response, Israel struck over 30 terror sites in Gaza on Saturday. […]

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Obituaries

Menachem Golan (85)

By Jewish Press News Desk

Film director and producer Menachem Golan, of Golan-Globus fame, passed away on Friday, August 8, at age 85.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

It's Wartime Again

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Gaza war continues militarily, diplomatically and hasbaradically.

Politics / UK / News Briefs

UK Parliament Member George Galloway Declares his District "Israel Free Zone"

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

George Galloway declares the district he represents in England's Parliament an "Israel-Free Zone."

Midrash Stories

Charity Saves

By Rabbi Sholom Klass

“When I asked why she cried so much she said she came from a very religious home and feared she would be sold to a non-Jew and forced to convert.

Potpourri

Post Holocaust Polish Experiences

By Rabbi J. Simcha Cohen

Is God apologizing for taking away my Father? Is God telling me that He is sorry?

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Serials

Netanyahu Orders Ground Operation

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

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