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Year: 2014

Editorial

The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s 20th Yahrzeit

By Editorial Board

The Rebbe was an acknowledged Torah scholar, seminal Torah personality, and one of the most influential Jewish leaders of the 20th century.

Editorial

As The President Slumbers

By Editorial Board

Does anyone think the president has a formula to deal with Russian and Chinese land grabs?

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Holocaust

Wind-Whipped Fires in Jerusalem Threaten Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Thousands evacuated and houses on fire as planes try to water bomb the blaze.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Settlements / Local

Manhunt Mobilizes Efrat Community for Hospitality, Unity

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Judea and Samaria town uses manhunt for Eyal, Gil-Ad and Naftali to create opportunity for social cohesion

Op-Eds

Breaking Down the Enemy

By Rabbi Fishel Jacobs

The message heard by Arab terrorists is: Israel won’t punish, even for the most heinous crimes.

Terrorism / Politics / Government / The Knesset

Bat-Galim Sha'ar: Families Won't Accept 'Irresponsible' Gov't Decisions

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Mother of teenage hostage Gil-Ad Sha'ar expresses faith in Israeli system...if 'irresponsible' decisions not made

Editorial

Questions Linger About The Met And ‘The Death Of Klinghoffer’

By Editorial Board

There is no disputing that Mr. Klinghoffer was selected for execution because he was Jewish.

Front Page

Every Bar Mitzvah A Testament To Jewish Survival

By Ed Lion

The risks were great, but certain death awaited them if they remained. The gamble paid off, though the family was separated for the next four years of the war.

Terrorism / Israel

Netanyahu Contends With Intelligence, Military And Political Gaffes

By Steve K. Walz

Awad had been released as part of the Gilad Shalit kidnapping deal. Mizrachi’s widow, Hadas, told Israeli reporters that she had opposed the release of murderers as part of any kidnapping deal, and that Awad “deserved the death penalty so he wouldn’t kill again.”

News Briefs / Europe / Judaism

Norway Passes Circumcision Law

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Norwegian Parliament rejects anti-circumcision proposal, enshrines right to bring boys into covenant of Avraham Avinu.

Terrorism / Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Two Jews Arrested for Arab Mob Attack

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Atty Ben Gvir: Cops forgot abduction near Hebron 12 days ago, actions give moral support to the kidnappers. “

Goldstein on Gelt

The Couple's Retirement Puzzle

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

Doug Goldstein speaks with author Roberta Taylor about how couples need to plan for their retirement.

Photo of the Day

Battir بتير - Ancient Jewish Heritage Site

By Jewish Press Staff

The Arabs in Battir acknowledge they are occupying the ancient Jewish town in Betar.

Terrorism / Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Court Rejects Shalit Terrorists' Appeal

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal submitted by six terrorists release in the Gilad Shalit deal. The state is asking for legal sanction to re-arrest the killers and to jail them for the rest of their sentences. Chief Justice Asher Grunis said the appeal would be correctly submitted to the Haifa District Court, but did […]

Video of the Day

3 Fingers on the Temple Mount

By Jewish Press Staff

Hundreds of Arabs mobbed Jewish visitors on the Temple Mount, cursing them with the "Allahu Akhbar" curse, and giving them the 3-fingered salute, which is the new Arab symbol of pride for kidnapping three Jewish children.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

Israeli Court Rejects Appeal by 6 Hamas 'Shalitnik' Recidivists

By Rachel Levy

Israel's High Court of Justice rejected an appeal by six Hamas members to cancel their remand for terrorist activity.

US / Government / News Briefs / France

FM Liberman to Meet with US Secy John Kerry in Paris

By Jewish Press News Desk

FM Liberman is set to meet with US Secy of State Kerry on PA talks Thursday in Paris.

US / News Briefs

Gov. Huckabee on Kidnapped Boys in J'lem: "You Hurt That Kid and You Don't Want to Know What the Results Would Be”

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

"The two sides here are good and evil. Evil kidnaps children. Good does all it can to get those children back and to punish anyone who would be a part of that," Huckabee said.

Ktzat Ivrit

How to Say 'Kidnapping' in Hebrew

By Ami Steinberger

If you follow the Hebrew news, a key word you need to know currently is "kidnapping."

Shiloh Musings

I'll Never Forget My Panic When My Kids Didn't Get Home on Time

By Batya Medad

A safe uneventful trip was not something I or my children could take for granted.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

IAF Retaliates on Gaza Terror Targets

By Jewish Press News Desk

Following a barrage of rockets launched at Israel from Gaza on Tuesday night, the Israel Air Force (IAF) struck multiple terrorist targets in Gaza.

Op-Eds

'Freed' Sudanese Christian Woman 'Apostate' Rearrested

By Phyllis Chesler

Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, the Sudanese Christian woman whom an Appeals Court freed yesterday, has just been re-arrested at the airport trying to leave Khartoum. She is now in more danger than ever before. Here’s why. A man, Al-Samani Al-Hadi, has come forward who claims to be her brother. Meriam denies that he is. Nevertheless, he […]

IDF Blog

Gaza Rockets Send Thousands into Bomb Shelters: Week's Tally

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

Since Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, terrorists in the area have fired more than 8,000 rockets into Israel.

Op-Eds

NGO Monitor: B'Tselem's Immoral Exploitation of the Kidnapping

By NGO Monitor

The title of B'tselem's campaign, “Hitching a ride,” is itself an immoral and cynical exploitation of the kidnapping.

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

Text of Rachel Frenkel's Speech to the UN Human Rights Council

By Jewish Press Staff

Mrs. Frenkel to UN HRC: "Much more can be done to bring back our boys."

Op-Eds

Why Are Student Leaders and Jewish Bruins Under Attack at UCLA?

By Tessa Nath

UCLA Students went up to the microphone to gush hate, bias, and one-sided claims against Israel.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli Docs Operate on Pal Kids Despite Kidnapping

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dr. Lior Sasson, head of Save a Child's Heart: "Every child deserves the best medical treatment avail. Kids' shouldn't be part of the conflict".

Op-Eds

New-Jew Ideology Could Mean End of Zionist Project

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Goal of Zionist project was to free Jews from "shackles" of mitzvah observance. That ethos has become a danger to Israel's survival.

Jewish / Europe

Critics see struggle for power behind replacement of Krakow chief rabbi

By JTA

130-member community may own dozens of properties worth more than $10 million.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

 Fatah TV Warns Israelis: "All you'll get from us is death"

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Abu Mazen may pay lip service to "peace," but new Fatah video shows true face of Palestinian revolutionary group.

Politics / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Meets Romanian Counterpart

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Positive relations between two countries on show, six months after Romanian president calls for recognition of Israel as Jewish state

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Local

J'lem Souk: Criticism for Netanyahu, Understanding for Noam Shalit

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Mahane Yehuda market remains Likud stronghold, but locals say leaders need inner conviction to withstand public pressure.

US / News Briefs

10 Shot in Downtown Miami Shooting

By Jewish Press News Desk

U.S. media are reporting a mass shooting in downtown Miami, with at least 10 shot and two reportedly killed at the site.

Terrorism / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

Even Iran Fears ISIS, Adds Surveillance Along Border

By Jewish Press News Desk

Iran apparently does fear something; Tehran is watching ISIS fighters closely on its Iraqi border.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

'Jewish Refugees from Arab Lands' Commemoration Day Passes into Law

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Jews were ethnically cleansed from what is now known as the Arab world, [they] were there before the Arabs even arrived,” MK Ohayon said.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Legalists to UN Chief Ki-Moon: "Retract all Acceptance of PA to the UN"

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

'The “State of Palestine”, considered to be a non-member state observer in the UN, have taken three Israeli youths hostage, in clear violation of all basic humanitarian norms and conventions."

Video of the Day

Praying for the Kidnapped Boys Under the Chupah

By Jewish Press Staff

Under the Chupah, this Chatan and Kallah prayed for the kidnapped boys and the soldiers searching for them. It's OK to cry while watching it.

Op-Eds

Update from Mothers Unite: #Bring Back Our Boys

By Ruth Lieberman

Here in Gush Etzion, most public buildings have been taken over by soldiers, moving in temporarily with mattresses and food supplies.

Terrorism / Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France / Germany

Global Jewry Agonizes Over Stolen Boys, Anti-Semites Attack Vigils

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Last week anti-Semitic violence erupted at European solidarity rallies for the kidnapped Israeli boys.

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

Adelsons to Donate $25M to Ariel University

By JTA

“We also wanted to strengthen the settlers in Judea and Samaria, and express appreciation and gratitude for their pioneering spirit, their everyday Zionism.”

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

Frenkel's Mother to Implore UN HRC: Please Help Find Our Boys

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Naftali's mother will ask the international community for help finding the boys and returning them safely.

Op-Eds

The Artful Inaccuracies of Iran's Foreign Minister

By The Tower

Iran is developing ballistic missiles that can carry a nuclear payload, so its program is non-military?

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Islamists

Justice Ministry: No Problem Force-Feeding Inmates

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Labor MK Cabel: 'Don't care' whether strikers die, but could cause 'hasbara' problem

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs

Bennett: No More Prisoner Releases

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Jewish Home leader responds to news that Shalit releasee killed Baruch Mizrahi, says days of prisoner-swaps are over

Jewish / News Briefs

Israeli Producer to Oversee Next Star Wars Films

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Ram Bergman, producer of some of biggest hits of last decade, to oversee third trio of legendary science-fiction movies

This Ongoing War

Inexorably, the Death Toll from the Shalit Transaction Grows

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

Tragedies continue emanating from the decision to release 1000+ terrorists from Israeli prisons.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Video: Celebrating the Terrorist Awad's Release

By Jewish Press News Desk

Terrorist Ziad Awad received a hero's welcome from his friends and neighbors when he was released from jail. What a society.

IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

PA Prime Minister: No Security Cooperation with Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah said Monday that there is no security “cooperation” between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, but only security “coordination,” and he stressed that PA cooperation with Israel is intended to help Palestinians under PA administration live normative lives. Hamdallah’s statement stands in contrast to comments made by his boss, PA Chairman […]

Op-Eds / Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Israel Needs New Paradigm for Peace

By Meir Halevi Siegel

In the 17th century, Galileo turned the Christian world on its head by suggesting the Earth orbits the sun. We need a similar paradigm shift.

Photo of the Day

No Stone Unturned

By Jewish Press Staff

IDF soldiers are leaving no stone unturned in the search for the kidnapped boys, Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Shaar, and Naftali Fraenkel, who were kidnapped by Hamas. They are searching in caves, pits, wells, water tanks, tunnels. Everywhere.

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

Those Involved in Freeing Shalit Terrorists, Now Place Blame Everywhere Else

By Jewish Press News Desk

Those who pushed to release terrorists for GIlad Shalit deny any responsibility for their actions.

Israel / News Briefs / Archaeology

Bet Guvrin Joins World Heritage List

By Jewish Press News Desk

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee hasdeclared the caves of Beit Guvrin-Maresha to be a World Heritage Site. The site joins the Old City of Jerusalem, the Old City of Acco and Haifa's Bahai Gardens on the prestigious list of extraordinary cultural sites from around the world.  

Terrorism / Syria / US / Eye on "Palestine" / Iran / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Islamists / Jordan / Egypt / Iraq

John ‘Chicken’ Kerry Skips Israel on New Middle East Tour

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“My friends all say I'm losing it big time…I'm going back there again/Back to the house of pain “ – Deep Purple

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Beit Guvrin Caves and Maresha Declared UNESCO Heritage Site

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Beit Guvrin Caves and Maresha are the Eighth UNESCO Heritage Site in Israel

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Shalit Terrorist Recaptured, Believed to Have Murdered Baruch Mizrahi

By Jewish Press News Desk

Officer Baruch Mizrachi was killed by terrorists on his way to the family Seder on Passover eve.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Africa

Lev Leviev Ups the Ante on Angola Diamonds

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli real estate and international business magnate Lev Leviev is raising prices on diamonds he mines in Angola, due to a new deal.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Egypt

U.S. Frees Military Aid to Egypt

By Jewish Press News Desk

The U.S. releases military aid to Egypt after a year-long freeze; Sec'y John Kerry promises 10 Apache helicopters to fight terror in Sinai.

Op-Eds

An Open Letter to Presbyterian Church Spokeswoman Ms. Kathy Francis (and to Presbyterians Everywhere)

By Robert Klein

I don't know whether to laugh or cry when I read that the divestment vote was, in your words, "about morality and not politics".

Israel / News Briefs

Justice Edna Arbel to Retire

By Jewish Press News Desk

Supreme Court Justice Edna Arbel is retiring soon, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Israel Retaliates Against Syria, Hits 9 Military Targets

By Shalom Bear

An unprovoked Syrian attack killed an Israel boy on vacation from school. The IDF retaliated and hit multiple Syrian military targets in response.

Op-Eds

Palestinians Play the Victim Again

By Jonathan S. Tobin

Palestinian leaders claim the kidnapping is an Israeli hoax or the act of Jewish criminals rather than terrorists.

Emes Ve-Emunah

The Billion Dollar Question: Can Yeshiva University Survive?

By Harry Maryles

It would be tragic beyond all proportion if Yeshiva University were to fold. I don’t think that is going to happen.

Op-Eds

Some Good News About the Presbyterian Church’s Anti-Israel Vote

By Louie V. Yadua

In 20 years it won't matter what the Presbyterians thought or whom they pretended to love.

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs / Islamists / On Campus / Education

Fouad Ajami, 'Genuine Arab Hero,' Dead at 68

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

'The problem with Middle East scholarship? Edward Said is treated like a guru and hero and Fouad Ajami isn't.'

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

The Book of Ruth to Students at Yeshivat HaKotel

By Moshe Herman

Yishai presents wonderful audio that he recorded while teaching a class about the Book of Ruth to students at Yeshiva HaKotel.

Op-Eds

Addressing the Rape Crisis In India: Will Golda Meir Inspire Modi ?

By Jagdish N. Singh

Prime Minister Golda Meir's response to rising numbers of rape should be emulated by India's Modi.

Op-Eds

My Brother's Sleeper

By Alan Bauer

Despite official documents and voting rights, the U.S. no longer sees a Jew in Israel as one of its citizens.

News Briefs / Germany

Considering future, Claims Conference weighs shutting down vs. Holocaust education

By JTA

Organization responsible for distributing German reparations for Holocaust crimes facing decisions as Holocaust generation dies out

Goldstein on Gelt

All About the Lightning Process

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

Doug Goldstein speaks with Phil Parker who gives tips for dealing with stress.

Jewish / News Briefs / France / Ukraine / Aliyah / Geulah

Global Aliyah Up 55%, Due Largely to Increased Immigration from France, Ukraine

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Jewish Agency head Sharansky: 5,000 Jews to make Aliyah from France by the end of the year, or one percent of the French Jewish community.

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

IDF Finds Dozens of Tunnels in Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF didn't know of the existence of Hebron's tunnel networks, bomb factories and secret rooms until it began searching for the boys kidnapped by Hamas.

Terrorism / Israel / Syria / News Briefs / Media / Islamists

No Mourning for "Palestinian" Israeli

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Eight hours after Mohammed Karake was killed by a Syrian anti-tank missile, no Palestinian or human rights org has condemned the crime.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Palestinians Want UN Session on Israeli 'Aggression'

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel may now be in their 10th day of illegal captivity, but Palestinians from Palestinian Authority Chairman Abu Mazen on down have turned the boys’ abduction into the latest chapter in the 66-year Palestinian victimisation story. Israeli leftists continue to promote Mahmoud Abbas’ “denunciation” of abduction last week in […]

Israel / News Briefs

President Peres Meets with Esther Pollard Prior to His US Trip

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Peres said, "It is a national responsibility to work to free Pollard, I will speak to the President of the United States on behalf of the people of Israel."

US / Politics / News Briefs

MKs to Peres: Ask Obama to Free Pollard

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Even American security officials are joining the growing chorus of intellectuals and public figures who say enough is enough

First Person

Kidnapping Saga: Wells Empty of Water but Full of Snakes and Scorpions

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

"They took him and cast him into the pit. (Gen. 37:24). Rashi: “There was no water; there were snakes and scorpions."

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Israeli to Raise Ransom Money for Missing Boys

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Israeli entrepreneur has launched a project to raise NIS 500,000 in order to buy the release of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel. Matan Nahmani, a self-described “social media professional,” has launched a a campaign to raise the money on Headstart,a crowd funding platform. He says the money will be used to offer […]

Israel / Jewish / Police and Crime / News Briefs

No Hostages Yet, but At Least Cops Nab Teenage Jews

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Manhunt continues in Hebron, but police get results in another theatre: Jewish teens from Beitar Illit

Terrorism / Israel / Syria / News Briefs

BREAKING NEWS: 1 Israeli Child Dead, 2 Injured in Syrian Attack

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

An apparent deliberate attack from Syria on the Golan Heights has killed 1 Israeli child and injured 2 adults.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs

Multiple Terror Incidents Over the Weekend

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israeli security forces continued to operate over the weekend in the Judea and Samaria region as part of Operation 'Brother's Keeper' to locate the three abducted boys.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Gazan Terrorist with Grenade Captured Near Negev Town

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist infiltrated from Gaza and almost made it into the town.

IDF Blog

Weekend Update: the Search for the Boys Continues

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

IDF forces have searched about 1,350 locations for terrorists, illegal weaponry and the abducted boys.

Photo of the Day

Gratitude

By Jewish Press Staff

In the photo above, IDF soldiers are at the Shiffon Bakery in Neve Daniel, Gush Etzion, where the bakery handed out free food to the soldiers searching for the kidnapped boys Gil-ad Shaar, Eyal Yifrach and Naftali Frenkel. Throughout Gush Etzion, people have been collecting and sending food to the thousands of soldiers involved in […]

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Kabbalist Rabbi Yaakov Adas Hospitalized After Week Long Fast for Kidnapped Boys

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Rabbi began his fast upon hearing of the kidnapped boys, and has been in constant prayer for them until his collapse.

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

Rocket Fall

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rocket from Gaza fell in the Sha'ar HaNegev area, towards the end of Shabbat.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Speaks to Ban Ki-Moon

By Jewish Press News Desk

PM Netanyahu spoke with UN chief Ban Ki-moon, explaining to him the facts of life.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Iraq

Kurdish Oil Tanker Docks in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel isn't afraid of sanctions from Iraq, which doesn't permit oil sales to Israel.

Antisemitism / News Briefs

Jewish Groups Anticipate Rupture After Presbyterians Vote to Divest

By JTA

As Presbyterians vote against Israel, they find support from the Jewish people's own fifth column.

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