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Year: 2014

Features

20 Years After Rebbe’s Death, Jewish Movements Increasingly Emulate Chabad

By Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman

Creating communities without walls has been a secret to Chabad’s success.

Features

Danny Ayalon: From No-Nonsense Negotiator To Popular Professor

By dvora

Never pushing any ideology, Ayalon stresses a few key thoughts – particularly that there is a division of responsibilities between Jews in Israel and the Diaspora.

Front Page

My Tom Friedman Problem

By dvora

What I cannot concede is the honesty of a reporter who cites a study in support of a proposition without telling his readers that the study actually concluded the opposite.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Local

Right Meets Left at Princeton Jewish Center

By Helene Fragman Abramson

Prowiser said: "if you are for freedom and democracy and you are not for Israel, you are a hypocrite.”

Terrorism

Fear Grows As Search For Missing Israeli Teens Continues

By Steve K. Walz

If the abductors’ goal was to force Israeli authorities to release long-serving Palestinian prisoners, the effort backfired as Israeli forces are quickly rolling up what was left of Hamas in the West Bank and are reportedly contemplating the overthrow of the Hamas leadership in Gaza should harm come to the three teenagers.

Terrorism / Israel / Jewish / Global / News Briefs

Red Cross Calls for Family Visits - For Palestinians Only

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Stance consistent with Shalit affair, when group never got around to visiting the IDF hostage

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Islamists / Israeli Arabs

Arab MK Calls for Boys’ Release

By Meir Halevi Siegel

MK Ibrahim Sarsour calls on int'l community to intervene on behalf of boys, hunger striking Palestinian prisoners

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Liberman Thanks EU for Support

By Jewish Press News Desk

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman spoke today with the foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain, Belgium, Bulgaria and Norway to thank them for their condemnation of the abduction of the three Israeli teenagers. Liberman expressed Israel’s gratitude for their solidarity with Israel at this difficult time and for the unequivocal position they expressed. Liberman will continue […]

Politics / Global / News Briefs

Int'l Mayors Call for Boys Release

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Group visits Israel for 29th mayors conference; calls for boys' immediate, unconditional release

Op-Eds / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / Global / Police and Crime / Islamists / Israeli Arabs

Three Notes on the Abduction Crisis

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Israelis would do well to consider the police, Hanin Zoabi and the secondary goals of the manhunt

Israeli Arabs

Second Israeli-Arab Youth Threatened

By Jewish Press News Desk

After posting a photo in support of the kidnapped boys he began receiving death threats.

Terrorism / US / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

White House Statement, Finally, on Terror Kidnapping

By Jewish Press News Desk

The White House finally issued a statement on last week's terror kidnapping of three Israeli teens, one a dual U.S. citizen.

NY / News Briefs

Israeli Man Killed in Long Island Plane Crash

By Jewish Press News Desk

A 53-year-old Israeli man died when the small plane he piloted crashed in the yard of a Long Island home.

News Briefs / Turkey / Jordan / Iraq

Turkey Evacuates Consulate in Iraq

By Jewish Press News Desk

Turkey has evacuated its staff from the city of Basra, located in southern Iraq.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Settlements / Israeli Arabs

Opposition MK Slams Zoabi, Condemns Terror Support

By Jewish Press News Desk

Labor party chairman and opposition leader Isaac Herzog condemns Israeli Arab MK Hanin Zoabi for supporting terror kidnappers.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / United Nations (UN)

UN Leader Backpedals: ‘No Concrete Evidence’ of Abduction

By Rachel Levy

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appears to be retracting his condemnation of the terror kidnapping of 3 Israeli teens.

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Zoabi's Family Arrested for Jenin Kidnap Threat

By Shalom Bear

Mohammed Zoabi's father,uncle and grandmother have been arrested for threatening to kidnap him to Jenin to be hurt.

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

IDF Operates Over Night to Decimate Hamas Terror Infrastructure

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IDF and Israeli security forces have continued their operation over night to locate the three abducted boys while decimating the Hama terror infrastructure in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists

Will American Envoy to OIC Address Islamists Snatching Students?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Will US envoy to OIC discuss the snatching of schoolgirls and boys by genocidal Islamist terrorists?

Israel / News Briefs

3 Teenage Boys, 5 Nights Alone

By Yifa Segal

At the end of day, this is not a political story, but a human one.

Op-Eds / Terrorism / News Briefs / Local

Nadia Matar: Hitching is Dangerous? Outrageous!

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Women in Green founder takes on critics of Judea and Samaria hitchhikers, says fear not the way to move forward

Photo of the Day

Joint Prayer

By Jewish Press Staff

Jews and Muslims joined together in prayer on Tuesday, praying for the safe return of three kidnapped Jewish boys.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Three Fingered Salute - New Low, Even for 'Palestinian' Society

By Shalom Bear

"Palestinian" society reaches new lows as they post photographs of their children celebrating the kidnapping of Jewish children.

IDF Blog

IDF Expands Operations Against Hamas in Judea and Samaria

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

The IDF is determined to reduce constant acts of terrorism in Judea and Samaria, many of which involve Hamas.

Op-Eds

'Be Strong and of Good Courage'

By Scott Bugay

We must show, as individuals and as a nation, that our faith is strengthened by such cowardly acts.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

Collective Punishment? Is This Arsenal From Innocent Bystanders?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The IDF found an avalanche of violent weapons while searching Arabs' homes for the Missing Boys.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Religion / Judaism

NY NCSY, Partners, Launch 'Virtual Vigil' of Torah Study, Prayer for Kidnapped Teens

By Jewish Press News Desk

New York NCSY, the OU, Bnei Akiva and RCA are launching a "virtual vigil" to bring the kidnapped teens home.

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Gov't to Start Weekend Buses to Yeshiva, Girls' Schools in Judea, Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

The prime minister has authorized funds for weekend buses to schools in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Druze Community Shows Solidarity with Kidnap Teens' Families

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel's Druze community has sent a letter of solidarity to the families of the kidnapped teens.

US / News Briefs

Murdered Children's Bodies Return to Ohio

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bodies of two murdered children have returned to their mother in Ohio to be laid to rest.

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Arab Community Raises Unprecedented Funds for Israeli Charity

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The Israeli Arab city of Kalansua in central Israel last week held a fundraising event called ‘A Smile of Hope’ for leading Israeli disabilities organization, Beit Issie Shapiro and their Sindian Center, which serves the Kalansua community and Arabs from across the Southern Triangle.

Haredim & Hassidim / Antisemitism / News Briefs / European Union

Jewish Kindergarten Children Attacked in Antwerp

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jewish kindergarten children were attacked Sunday in Antwerp by a group of Muslim teens.

Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

100,000 Demand: Cut Water and Electricity Supply to the PA

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Close to 100,000 signatories have joined a petition demanding that the Government of Israel cut off the water and electricity supply provided by Israel to the Palestinian Authority.

Photo of the Day

The Knesset at Prayer

By Jewish Press Staff

Israeli Knesset Members and workers gather for a prayer in the Kneseet for the release of three Jewish boys who were kidnapped a few days ago by Hamas.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Hostage Mom: Please Pray for Security Forces

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bat-Galim Shaer, mother of hostage Gil-ad Shaer, has asked religious Jews to include prayers for the wellbeing of IDF forces and Israeli security forces in prayers for the safe return of the kidnapping victims.    

Israel / News Briefs

11 Jews Arrested for Protesting Abduction

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Alon Shvut, Beitar youth accused of stoning Arab cars near Gush Etzion, Beitar junctions; most released, two appeared in court Tuesday

The Muqata

Where Did the Mainstream Media Disappear To (Except the NY Times)?

By JoeSettler

Israel has one of the highest concentration of foreign reporters in the world, yet the entire kidnapping saga is being completely ignored by the foreign press.

Terrorism / Government / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

MK Zoabi: Kidnappers Not Terrorists

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Outspoken Arab MK defends kidnapping because Palestinians 'under occupation'; slams cousin for supporting Israel

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Former Chief Rabbi: Pray for Redemption

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Amar: Hostage crisis presents opportunity for prayer, spiritual growth

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Three Arabs Arrested for Threatening Arab-Zionist Teen

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel Police said Tuesday that three Arabs have been arrested for threatening to harm 17-year-old Mohammed Zoabi, an Arab citizen of Israel who has expressed strong support for Israel and criticised the Palestinian Authority.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Video: Arabs Harass Jews in Old City

By Jewish Press News Desk

As the search for Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel entered its fifth day,  Arab children in the Old City of Jerusalem made sure to send a message to Israelis everywhere: We hate Jews. In a video posted by the IsraelMuse website, the children are seen harassing two religious Jews who's "crime" appears to have been stopping […]

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

IDF Enters Shechem

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Army raids Nablus-area refugee camps, arrests terror suspects, confiscates weapons, ammunition

Israel / News Briefs / France

French Parliamentarians Comfort Family of Kidnapped Israeli Teen

By Yifa Segal

A delegation of 40 French Members of Parliament arrived in Israel. Upon their arrival, and despite their extremely busy schedule, the delegation's members asked to pay a visit to the families of the kidnapped Israeli teens.

News Briefs / Settlements

Despite Terror, Life at the Gush Etzion Junction Continues As Usual

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

"It's especially scary for the kids but we have to continue our life as usual with a regular routine; to go to school and to work."

Shiloh Musings

Storm is Brewing for Sure; Heavenly Help Needed

By Batya Medad

People in Gush Etzion shouldn't think that it is any safer or more Israeli than Gush Shiloh.

Guest Blog

Pirkei Avot: Midat Sedom

By Yeshivat Har Etzion

According to the Maharal, Sedomites' inability to perform chesed catalyzed their fall into a pit of immorality.

United with Israel

Teen Victims Wrongly Blamed for Kidnapping

By Atara Beck

Foreign Minister Liberman expressed outrage that some blamed the kidnapped boys for their situation.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Bringing Jewish Meditation to the Forefront

By Moshe Herman

Yishai is joined by Shalom Tzvi Shore to discuss Jewish meditation and its origins.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Eyal Yifrach, Stolen Teen, Singing Sweetly at Spring Wedding

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Just a few months ago Israeli teen hostage Eyal Yifrach played guitar and sang at his cousin's wedding.

J.E. Dyer

ISIS in Iraq: the Pause IS the Assault on Baghdad

By J. E. Dyer

ISIS has no intention of “marching on” Baghdad. The Sunni affiliates of ISIS are going to disrupt life there.

Op-Eds

Statement on the Kidnapping by Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh

By Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh

Fundamental rectification of the Jewish People’s security in the Holy Land begins by recognizing our right to the Land.

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

Rocket Hits Near Ashkelon

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rocket launched from Gaza fell near Ashkelon on Monday night.

Terrorism / Israel / Global / News Briefs

Sharanskys Meet With Hostage Families

By Meir Halevi Siegel

"When I was in prison, in full isolation, I felt strong because I knew that world Jewry was standing strong with me. I am certain that Eyal, Gil-Ad, and Naftali are feeling the same powerful support of world Jewry today."

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Bus Driver Injured in Arab Stone Throwing

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Egged bus driver was injured today, in Jerusalem, by Arab stone throwers.

Op-Eds

Let's Boycott Hypocrisy

By Eliana Rudee

If professors would like to present only their views in a forum, they should go into politics, not teaching.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Firebomb Attack Against Yeshiva Beit Orot

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arabs threw four firebombs at the Beit Orot Yeshiva in Jerusalem on Monday night.

News Briefs / Settlements

IDF Foils Infiltration Into Kochav Yaacov

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF foiled an infiltration attempt into the town of Kochav Yaakov in the Binyamin Region. Two Arabs trying to get through the town's fence on Monday night, were spotted by the IDF, who opened fire, injuring one of them. The injured man was taken to a Ramallah hospital, the second man escaped. It was […]

IDF Blog

Hamas Kidnappings: History of a Constant Threat

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

There have been 64 terrorist kidnapping attempts in Israel since the beginning of 2013.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

Hamas Member Treated at J'lem Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

Aziz Dwek, a member of Hamas and speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, was treated at Shaarei Zedek hospital in Jerusalem Monday. Dwek, 66, was arrested during the IDF sweep of terror operatives in Judea and Samaria. According to a report on the Hebrew-language Ynet website, Dwek was taken ill after being arrested. He was […]

Terrorism / Israel / Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Media / Islamists / Local

Al-Aqsa Brigades Claim to Hold Boys

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Breaking News: Fatah-linked group is latest in string of terror orgs to say they are holding boys; will demand thousands of Palestinian prisoners

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Media / Islamists / Religion / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Abduction Just Part of ‘Glorious’ Week for Islam 

By Meir Halevi Siegel

From Spain to Sudan, from England to Australia, radical Islam has been on the march spreading values of jihad, hate

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Knesset Children's Committee Calls on UN to Take Action

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Convention on Rights of the Child requires states to prevent abductions; MK calls on UN to intervene on behalf of hostages

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Jordan / Iraq

ISIS Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorists Heading for Jordan?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jordan appears to be the next target for the Al Qaeda-linked ISIS terrorist group, says an Arab news writer.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Global / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

Hebrew U Prof: Abduction Bolsters Global Jihad

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Prof. Moshe Maoz warns that kidnapping could indicate al-Qaeda cell in Israel, but also says prisoner issue unifies Palestinian society.

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

Meretz MK: Bibi's Got the War He Wanted

By Jewish Press News Desk

MK Esawi Frij (Meretz) accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of exploiting the abduction of three Jewish teenagers as an excuse to “rile things up” for Palestinian Authority Arabs.  “The Netanyahu government has been looking for a reason to go to war. Now, it’s finally got one,” Frij said.

Israel / News Briefs

Fake WhatsApp Message Terrifies Kidnap Family

By Shalom Bear

Fake WhatsApp messages about the kidnapped boys keep going viral. Today one family thought the worst had happened.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset

Israel Not Likely to Negotiate with Kidnappers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel says it is unlikely to negotiate a prisoner swap with the terrorists who kidnapped the three yeshiva boys from Gush Etzion last week.

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

PM Netanyahu Speaks with PA Chairman Abu Mazen

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I expect you to assist in returning the abducted youths and in apprehending the kidnappers. The Hamas kidnappers came from territory under Palestinian Authority control and returned to territory under Palestinian Authority control."

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Video: Hassan Yousef Promised Hamas Terror in Judea and Samaria

By Shalom Bear

Last week, Hamas leader Hassan Yousef promised to bring Hamas terror from Gaza to Judea and Samaria. It looks like he succeeded.

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

Video: Searching Every Hole and Cave

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF is leaving no stone unturned looking for the kidnapped boys.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Video: Arresting Hamas Founder Hassan Yousef

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sheikh Hassan Yousef is one of the founders of Hamas, and is currently one of its leaders in Judea and Samaria.

Photo of the Day

Hitchhiking

By Jewish Press Staff

The photo above is of a standard and official Trempim post in Gush Etzion. It is clean, covered, well lit, and very popular.

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

IAF Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

IDF hit weapons storage and manufacturing facilities, as well as a command post.

Jewish / US / News Briefs

Ohio Jewish Community Rallying Around Mother of Slain Children

By JTA

The Jewish community of Columbus, Ohio, has set up a fund to help the mother of two children slain in Israel by their father pay for their funerals.

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

Israel Arrest Top Hamas Member of Palestinian Unity Government

By Shalom Bear

Palestinian Legislative Council Speaker and Hamas terrorist Aziz Duweik was arrested during the search for the missing boys.

Emes Ve-Emunah

No Such Thing as Peace at Any Price

By Harry Maryles

Unfortunately it really doesn’t matter what the common Muslim wants. Fanatic religious fervor trumps it all.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Annexation is Becoming the Mainstream Idea

By Moshe Herman

Yishai is joined by alternative peace activist Baruch Widen to talk about how the idea of annexing land in Judea and Samaria and Eastern Jerusalem.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Religion

Kidnapped Boys' Yeshiva Rabbi: Turn to Father in Heaven and Plead

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The head of the yeshiva the missing boys attends sent out a message calling for prayers and gratitude to the IDF.

Shiloh Musings

If it's Dangerous to Hitchhike Near Arabs, Why Expect Peace From Them?

By Batya Medad

If we can't hitchhike near Arabs, why does the world consider them our peace partner?

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

IDF Exchanges Fire, Arrests 2 Hamas Terrorists

By Jewish Press News Desk

IDF surrounded a house in Hebron, exchanging fire with the Hamas terrorists inside. The IDF reportedly launched a rocket at the house, or used some sort of explosive. Two reportedly high level Hamas terrorists were then arrested from the house. Apparently the kidnapped boys were not in the house.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Rocket Fired at Ashkelon

By Jewish Press News Desk

10:11 PM Two rockets fired at Ashkelon. The rockets were shot down by Iron Dome. Some shrapnel fragments landed in the city. No injuries were reported.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Local

Police Detain Stone Throwers, Back Out of Search

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Instead of searching for the kidnappers of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel, police spent Saturday night arresting Jewish teenagers suspected of throwing stones at Arab cars near the Haredi town of Beitar Ilit.. Police asked for the court to extend their remand, but the underage suspects were released by the court. The incident […]

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Breaking News: Shooting on Gush Etzion Tunnel Road

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Palestinian Authority Arabs opened fire near the tunnel road leading to Gush Etzion. Initial reports indicate that the shots were fired from a white Subaru. Police have reportedly identified the car and are currently in pursuit. Five bullet casings from a pistol have been found near the IDF post at the checkpoint, near the turnoff […]

Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / Science and Tech

Abu Mazen Violates Israel Boycott!

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Amina Abbas undergoes leg surgery under heavy secrecy, security in Tel Aviv.

Terrorism / Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

Kerry Finally Hears About Abduction

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Secretary of State hasn't bothered to tell the president, but said abduction is "despicable terrorist act"

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

Instead of Responding to Abduction Calls, Police Arrested Jews

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Three teens from Yitzhar detained as police push off hunt for hostages to deal with suspected price tag "terrorists"

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Kotel Packed with Prayers for Kidnapped Boys

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Kotel is packed with people praying for the safe return of the kidnapped boys, Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel.

Israel / Science and Tech / Africa

Israeli Docs Work Pro-Bono in Ethiopia

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Ethiopians made their ways, often on foot, to visit a "surgery marathon" performed by 40 volunteers with Operation Smile

Terrorism / Israel / Politics / News Briefs / Africa

Ghana FM: Abduction 'Painful & Regrettable'

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Liberman continues to build ties in Africa; in contrast to Obama, Ghanan Foreign Minister issues statement on teenage hostages

Terrorism / US / Politics / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Oren: US Should Reject Unity Government, Hamas Behind Kidnapping

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ambassador Oren: the U.S. should rescind its hasty recognition of the Fatah-Hamas unity government (PUG).

J.E. Dyer

Team Obama: 'Too Politically Sensitive' to Evacuate US Personnel in Iraq

By J. E. Dyer

There is now NO possible explanation for not evacuating at least non-essential personnel from the U.S. embassy and consulates in Iraq.

Terrorism / Israel / Middle East / Levant / Politics / Hamas / Global / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

Analysis: Cheap Politicking Instead of Solid Analysis

By Meir Halevi Siegel

It is far from clear that Hamas is responsible for the current crisis. Netanyahu, however, set the stage by agreeing to the Shalit deal

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

IDF - We Believe the Boys are Alive

By Jewish Press News Desk

A senior IDF officer said the IDF believes the boys are alive and in the Hebron area.

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