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Year: 2014

Parsha

The Three Weeks

By Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim

Perhaps, just perhaps, we can relate to this: whenever we feel distant from Hashem, that is the Churban.

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

Ground War Update (6:05 PM Friday)

By Jewish Press News Desk

Signing off now for (early) Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom. May all of Israel be safe this Shabbat, and may our IDF soldiers be victorious. Shabbat Shalom. 6:10pm At least 10 Iron Dome intercepts over Tel Aviv. 6:05pm Ashdod 6:02pm Hof Ashkelon 6:00pm Otef Aza 5:59pm Sirens on Gush Dan, Petach Tikva Ramat HaSharon, Ramat Gan, Bnei […]

Restaurant Review

Primo Dining At The Prime Grill

By Sandy Eller

The chicken and waffle nuggets were fabulous and were like chicken in a dessert form.

Syria / News Briefs

314 Arabs Killed on Thursday

By Jewish Press News Desk

As Israel enters Gaza to stop the missile fire and terror tunnel attacks from Gaza, 314 Arabs were killed on Thursday...

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

PA UNHRC Envoy Admits to Palestinian War Crimes Against Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Envoy to the UNHRC says the Palestinian Authority can't go to the ICJ to sue Israel for crimes against humanity, because its only the Palestinians who are guilty of it.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Rabbi Attacked in Netherlands

By JTA

A chief rabbi of the Netherlands said unidentified individuals hurled stones at his home in what he said was the second anti-Semitic attack on him in a week. Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs said the latest attack took place at 5 a.m. Thursday, when two stones were hurled through a window of his home in Amersfoort. An earlier incident outside his home […]

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Violent “pro-Palestinian” Demonstrations Around World

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Police clash with anti-Israel demonstrators in Cairo, Turkey, London. Protests expected to spread.

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

Video of IDF Incursion into Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

IDF released a video of the entry ground into Gaza to destroy the tunnels and Hamas.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Breaking News: IDF Soldier Killed in Gaza

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Sgt. Eitan Barak (20) of Herzeliya was killed overnight during the initial stage of the ground operation into Gaza. Palestinian media reported that the soldier was killed by Palestinian “militants,” but Channel 1 said the soldier was killed by friendly fire. Five additional soldiers light to moderate wounds in separate incidents. The targets included the home […]

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

US: Israel 'could do more' to prevent civilian deaths

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Psaki: Accidental killing of civilians 'horrifying'; Kerry tells Netanyahu to focus on smuggling tunnels

IDF & Security / US / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Media / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Bennett: Hamas Conducting 'Self-Genocide'

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Jewish Home head responds to Human Rights Watch criticism: Radical left-wing reports don't impress me.

Politics / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Even Abu Mazen Blames Hamas

By Meir Halevi Siegel

End of PA unity? Fatah leader slams Hamas, says even Islamic Jihad wanted to accept Egyptian ceasefire deal

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Silent Cyber War, Violent Demonstrations in France, and MK Danon on His Changing Role

By Moshe Herman

Yishai focuses on the 'silent cyber war' between Israel and Hamas, anti-anti-Semetic demonstrations in France, and talks to MK Danny Danon about his role change in the government.

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

Israel Says ‘To Hell with PR’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu has decided that the lives of Israeli are more important than looking good for Obama, U.N. and the NY Times.

Op-Eds / Analysis

Rampant Anti-Semitism Is Flourishing across the World

By Lauri Regan

Many Jews join the Israel-haters with their progressive ideology and politically correct obsessions.

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

Live Updates: Latest Gaza Rocket Launches (New Attack: 11:40 PM)

By Jewish Press News Desk

11:40pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:35 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:19 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:08pm Foreign Journalists ordered/requested by Israel to leave their hotel in central Gaza....for their own safety. GROUND OP HAS BEGUN 11:00pm Shafir, Sderot 10:48pm Majdal Shams (Golan Heights) 10:29pm Hof Ashkelon 10:25pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 10:00pm Massive barrage on: […]

Product Promotion

Come to "The Event"

By Jewish Press Staff

In its 4th year, The Event will addressing the question and needs of the English-speaking community in Israel.

Rabbi David Fohrman

Matot: Why Is The End of Bamidbar So Anticlimactic?

By Rabbi David Fohrman

Over the next 2 weeks covering portion Matot and Maasei, Rabbi Fohrman will bring order to confusion.

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

The Ground War has Begun

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu has given the order to send in ground troops and destroy the tunnels.

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

Netanyahu Orders Ground Operation

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Hamas has chosen to be humiliated by an IDF ground incursion instead of a ceasefire.

Lessons In Emunah

The Beauty Of Green

By Naama Klein

Our home is in the center of the Holy Land, surrounded by (what else?) green hills and valleys.

News Briefs / Religion

Christians United for Israel--A Breath of Fresh Air

By Susan Warner

Evangelical Christians denominations are the predominant pro-Israel groups among all Christians

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

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

By Jewish Press News Desk

If you're from Gaza, the answer is, not only do you kill chickens and cows (and of course people), but now you also kill horses...

Halacha & Hashkafa

Missing Hei

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

"Sound fine," said Mrs. Schwartz. "In the middle, paint their names, Shoshana and Yehonasan. He spells his name Yehonasan with a hei and is very particular about it!"

Video of the Day

Surfing in Ashdod

By Jewish Press Staff

Ashdod's been taking a beating this past week from all the missiles falling from Gaza. So, I thought I'd share with you something fun about the city.

Photo of the Day

Bienvenue sur Israël

By Jewish Press Staff

Despite the attacks from Gaza, these French Jews arrived in Israel today on Aliyah! Welcome home!

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: Birkat HaGomel (Part VIII)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: I recently returned from a trip abroad and wanted to say HaGomel. When I mentioned this to the officers of my synagogue, however, they told me – as per the instructions of the synagogue’s rabbi – that I would have to wait until Shabbos to do so. I was not given any reason for this and did not wish to display my ignorance, so I quietly acquiesced. Can you please explain why I had to wait? Name Withheld (Via E-Mail)

Parsha

Two Elements To A Sin

By Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier

We may not recognize the adverse affect of eating forbidden foods, but they leave an indelible imprint.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

UNRWA Chagrined to Find 20 Rockets in Gaza School

By Rachel Levy

UNRWA discovered 20 rockets stashed in one of its schools in Gaza on Wednesday during a routine inspection.

Parsha

Nedarim And Contingencies

By Rabbi Raphael Fuchs

There are several rules that one must adhere to when making a neder.

Israel / News Briefs / Media / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Play the Iron Dome Game

By Jewish Press News Desk

In this new online game, you defend Israel's cities by shooting down rockets from Gaza.

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

IDF Soldier Injured Along Southern Gaza Border

By Jewish Press News Desk

One Israeli soldier was injured Thursday in shelling by Hamas terrorists along the border with southern Gaza.

Shiloh Musings

Bibi's Government is an Embarrassment

By Batya Medad

In a war, people die; all Israelis should know that by now.

Shiloh Musings

Light-bulb Moment for Israeli Extreme Leftist: "They Want to Destroy Israel.'"‏

By Batya Medad

"We thought they wanted a state; it turns out that all they want is to destroy Israel"

Syria / News Briefs

229 Arabs Killed on Wednesday

By Jewish Press News Desk

229 Arabs were killed on Wednesday... in Syria. Among the dead are 80 Syrian forces, 104 rebel forces, and 45 civilians. Where is the world outcry?

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

IDF Video of Thwarted Terror Tunnel Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Watch the terrorists scurry back into their hole, and then the IDF blows it up. That's how you play Whack-a-Mole.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israeli Arabs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Three Israel-Arabs Arrested for Assisting Hamas Terror

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The three were publicizing the exact locations of Gaza rocket strikes in Ashdod, which helps Hamas better aim their rockets.

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

Overnight Major Terror Tunnel Infiltration & Battle [photos]

By Shalom Bear

A fierce battle ensued when a large Gazan terror cell infiltrated into Israel via a terror tunnel...

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

Anti-Israel Pile-on at State Dept. Press Briefing

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The US State Department press briefings often end up being 'Palestinian' advocacy sessions.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Government Insight Into the Operation and Being Prepared in Jerusalem

By Moshe Herman

Yishai gives day eight updates on Operation Protective Edge including potential rockets lauched towards Israel from the Sinai including an interview with Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan.

Moshe Feiglin / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

For No Less Than Victory In Gaza

By Moshe Feiglin

“The will to triumph is a prerequisite for victory.” Abba Kovner

Op-Eds

‘Don’t You Ever Want To Leave Israel?’

By Dvora Waysman

How can you run away from Israel and all the things that have shaped your life?

Op-Eds

Staying In Harm’s Way

By Rabbi Dr. Naphtali Hoff

It’s as if Hamas has pulled a page out of Pharaoh’s handbook.

Parsha

In Times Of Danger, Run To – Rather Than From – Israel

By Rabbi Avi Weiss

Important message for Jews in the Diaspora: In times of need run to Israel rather than from Israel.

Op-Eds

A Message For Our Generation

By Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen

“Am HaNetzach Eino Mefached Mi Derech Aruka” (An eternal people doesn’t fear the long journey).

Dov Shurin

A Great Afterlife Awaits

By Dov Shurin

Isn't it comforting to know that our God loves life, grants life, and promises eternal life?

Op-Eds

Reflections On The Murder Of Our Boys

By Rabbi Avi Weiss

With a loud and strong voice we must say “no” to individuals who take the law into their own hands.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Prescriptions For Conflict Resolution

By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l

The negotiation between Moses and the tribes of Reuven and Gad is a model of conflict resolution.

Rebbetzin's Viewpoint

A Nation Destined To Dwell Alone (Part One)

By Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis

Once again we find ourselves alone – a little lamb among wolves.

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

Hamas Rocket Slaughters Cows

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Hamas rocket exploded in he Kibbutz's cowshed, massacring 56 dairy cows.

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

Live Updates: Latest Gaza Rocket Launches (New Attack: 1:52 AM - Thursday)

By Jewish Press News Desk

1:52am Sirens Beit Shemesh. ...Ashdod....Kiryat Gat Lachish ...... 1:51am Beit Shemesh, Mateh Yehuda 1:37am (Thursday) Eshkol 1:23am (Thursday) Sirens Hof Ashkelon (what humanitarian cease fire?) 10:28pm Otef Aza, Ashkelon 9:59pm Kissufim, Otef Aza, Eshkol 9:36pm Ashdod, Gan Yavne, Be'er Tuvia, Hof Ashkelon... 9:15pm Kiryat Malachi, Gan Yavne, Beer Tuvia, Lachish, Shafir... 9:00pm Sdot Negev, Shaar […]

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Bar Refaeli - Accidental Star Trek Fan

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bar Refaeli thought she was quoting Abraham Lincoln. She was. But It was a Lincoln from a different universe.

Guest Blog

Operation Protective Edge Your Way Around

By Sara Layah Shomron

It's called Operation Protective Edge and is a double-edged sword.

Op-Eds / On Campus

You've Got Mail: Brandeis Professors' Hate-Filled Emails

By Paul Miller

Brandeis professors' emails reveal disdain for America, “Obomber” and “Israelists.”

Shiloh Musings

Message From a "War Zone"‏

By Batya Medad

The majority of the Israeli public is against a ceasefire with Hamas at this time.

Media / Israel / US / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Country Music Star Ardent Israel Supporter

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Charlie Daniels, country music's senior statesman, performs Hatikva, fervent supporter of Israel

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

Israel Calls Up 8000 More Reservists

By Jewish Press News Desk

On top of the 48,000 reservists already called up, the IDF has just called up another 8000 reservists. Many of the reservists are being used to replace regular soldiers, who are being deployed around Gaza, possibly in preparation for a ground war. Other reservists are being sent to the Gaza border, also preparing for a […]

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Swastikas at Oregon Frat House

By JTA

Wave of anti-Semitic graffiti, physical attacks spreads, this time to University of Oregon

News Briefs / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Abbas Looking for Ceasefire

By Jewish Press News Desk

Palestinian Authority President Abu Mazen said Wednesday that he will spend the next few days trying to convince the international community to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Thursday, the PA leader will visit Cairo to discuss President Abed Fattah el-Sisi's ceasefire initiative, which was rejected yesterday by Hamas. From there, he will continue […]

Editorial

Operation Protective Edge

By Editorial Board

So Hamas needed a way to end the blockade and secure the release of its prisoners.

Politics / Gaza / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Arab MKs Hold Moment of Silence for Gaza Victims

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Balad MK bows head in memory of Palestinian civilians killed in Operation Protective Edge

Editorial

Iran Continues To Game The System

By Editorial Board

Many of us thought Mr. Obama’s diplomacy strategy was simply a device to dodge a decision that force was necessary to ensure the rogue state of Iran would not get its hands on nuclear weapons and thereby pose an existential threat to world peace.

The Muqata / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

PM Netanytahu Tells Us How He Will Defeat Hamas (in 2009)

By Jameel@Muqata

Bibi knew back then what needed to be done. So why isn't PM Netanyahu listening to his younger self?

Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Rockets from Gaza / Israeli Arabs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Newest Hamas Spokesman: Azmi Bishara

By Meir Halevi Siegel

MK who fled Israel reappears; Hamas conditions include re-releasing all Shalit prisoners, opening Gaza port

Front Page

Dark Or Light?

By Roy S. Neuberger

Our rabbis told us it’s going to be very difficult before Mashiach comes. Should we fool ourselves?

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

Hamas Hacks Emergency Message System

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hamas terrorists hacked into the Binyamin region’s emergency SMS system Wednesday, and sent the following message to area residents. To the people of Israel: Your government claimed yesterday that it stopped firing at us, but without agreeing to or carrying out our conditions. (Your government) thought we would hold our fire, but to the contrary […]

Israel / Rockets from Gaza

Eight Things You Need To Know About The Israel-Hamas Conflict

By Uriel Heilman

Despite some limited success, after every conflagration Hamas has managed to re-arm and improve its rocket capacity, as evident in the rocket range on display in this round of fighting.

Israel / Rockets from Gaza

Families Grapple With Lasting Effects Of Israel-Gaza Conflicts

By Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman

Being a parent during war, Day said, means putting your own needs and wants aside. It also means being prepared.

Israel / Rockets from Gaza

Cease-Fire Stillborn As Hamas Continues Rocket Barrage

By Steve K. Walz

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation on Tuesday afternoon that if the rocket fire did not stop by Tuesday evening, he would order “an even harsher” military response.

Israel / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Photo Essay: Operation Protective Edge

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Running for shelters and praying for success: Summer 2014 in Israel.

Gaza / News Briefs / Science and Tech / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Gaza Wounded Keep Coming... to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Main question for Israeli docs: Will Gaza patients be forced to take cover from Hamas rockets on Holon?

Hamas / Iran / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Lebanon / Islamists / Hezbollah / Intifada

Lebanon Arrests Palestinian Arabs for Rocket Fire

By Jewish Press News Desk

Lebanon has arrested Palestinian Arabs for transporting rockets to Tyre to be launched against Israel.

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

Yisrael Katz: Crazy to Provide Aid to Enemies

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Senior IDF official: Hamas trying for political gain from current round of fighting.

Op-Eds

Anti-Semitism is the New "Black" in California Public Schools

By Daryl Deino

Teaching tolerance in the California Public School system means teaching that anti-Semitism is OK

Israel / Syria / Gaza / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Assad: Why Doesn't Arab World Support Gaza?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad asked Wednesday why the Arab world has abandoned Gaza Palestinians. “Why don’t they support the Palestinians with guns and money?” Assad asked, according to the Hebrew-language Ynet website. “Why don’t they send fighters (to help out with the Palestinians)?”  

Goldstein on Gelt

Why Spanish Citizenship May be Good For You

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

If eligible, are their benefits to claiming Spanish citizenship?

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

US Senate Doubles Funding for Iron Dome

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IDF deployed its ninth Iron Dome battery this week, after it was scheduled to be prepared only in a few months and was produced in record time.

News Briefs

11 Dead in Philippine Typhoon

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ferocious typhoon winds tore through the Philippines and shut down the capital Wednesday, killing 11 in the country.

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

Dror Hanin, The First Israeli Casualty – “He Volunteered Everywhere”

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“You know how they say that God takes the best – this is the case now. He was always offering to help, calling and asking what is needed.”

News Briefs / Islamists / Holocaust / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Pro-Hitler Tweets Trending Aided By Misreporting of Gaza Conflict

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Tweets praising Hitler have been trending globally in response to the misreporting of Operation Protective Edge.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Updates on Protective Edge and Dr. Kedar on the Arab Perspective

By Moshe Herman

(((CLICK BELOW TO HEAR AUDIO))) Yishai talks about day seven of Operation Protective Edge and the use of an innovative phone app to inform those of rocket attacks from Gaza. Yishai moves on to give updates on Israel’s response to Arab aggression and ends presenting audio recorded with Middle East and Arab cultural expert Dr. […]

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