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Israel / Politics / Media / Obituaries

Netanyahu Extends Condolences to Rush Limbaugh's Family

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rush Limbaugh argued that Israel must be allowed to defeat its enemies, and that would bring peace.

IDF & Security / Syria

Israel Releases 2 Syrian Shepherds in Prisoner Trade

By Jewish Press News Desk

The original deal hit an unexpected snag when the captured Hezbollah terrorists refused to go to Syria

Israel / US / Politics / Elections

Gideon Saar Dumps Lincoln Project, Will Biden Finally Call Netanyahu?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Biden may not be calling Netanyahu to make Bibi look weak ahead of the Israeli elections.

Photo of the Day / Health and Medicine

MDA Deploys Emergency All-Terrain Vehicles Across Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The drivers were trained in the safe operation of the vehicle, driving in off-road conditions, and operating the vehicle with a patient on board.

Government / The Knesset / On Campus / Education / Coronavirus

Opposition Scorns Education Minister Galant for Corona-Related Failures

By Jewish Press News Desk

Education Minister Yoav Galant (Likud) had been summoned by 25 MKs to discuss the “state of the education system in Israel."

Featured / Health and Medicine

Stopping to Perform CPR On the Way to Work

By Jewish Press News Desk

United Hatzalah volunteers Alber Anconina, Ruth Hadassi, Ohad Ringer, and Dekel Shem Tov were each going about their daily routines when they received the alert.

Headline / Israel / Politics / Elections

Latest Polls Give Netanyahu a Coalition of 62

By Jewish Press News Desk

Both sides may be able to form a coalition, but only Netanyahu's coalition would be a stable one with natural partners.

Featured / Israel / Jewish / History / China

Israel's National Library Discovers Lost Letter Praising Zionism by Sun Yat-Sen, Founder of the Chinese Republic

By Jewish Press News Desk

In the letter, the pre-Communist era leader calls Zionism "one of the greatest movements of the present time."

Featured / IDF & Security / Archaeology

IDF Soldier Finds, Returns 2nd Century Coin from Mt. Carmel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The find was reported to the National Treasures Department of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the soldier received a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship.

Featured / Israel / The Environment / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Local

University of Haifa Researchers Say 45% of Israelis Admit to Polluting Natural Treasures

By Jewish Press News Desk

When the average Israeli is asked why they pollute they reply: "Because there was no trash can." When asked why others pollute they say: "because they enjoy it."

Featured / Israel / Health and Medicine / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Researchers Invented Inexpensive Blood Test to End Invasive Biopsies

By Jewish Press News Desk

A new blood test has the potential to diagnose cancers, liver diseases, immune disorders, without need for invasive and painful biopsies.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security

Guard Wrestles Terrorist Attempting to Infiltrate Home in Sdeh Efraim Farm

By Jewish Press News Desk

The guard wrestled with the terrorist until another guard and the home owner got there and shot the terrorist.

US / News Briefs / Jerusalem

3 Senators Vote Against Keeping US Embassy in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Senators Jim Inhofe and Bill Hagerty introduced the amendment to ensure the U.S. Embassy to Israel remains in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.

Politics / Elections / The Knesset

Bayit Yehudi Won't Run, Cuts Deal with Naftali Bennett

By Jewish Press News Desk

Since its founding, this will be the first time that the Mafdal/Bayit Yehudi party is not running and won't be represented in the Knesset. 

Featured / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U. Researchers Find Minuscule Worm May Hold Secret to Reversing Brain Damage

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hebrew University research successfully produces genetically engineered synapses circumventing neural damage.

Featured / Israel / US / Global / Social Media / Sports

All Running Together Separately: Week-Long Tel Aviv Marathon 2021 to Be Coordinated Around the Globe

By Jewish Press News Desk

" Even during this incredibly challenging year, when the reality of our lives changed entirely, we are not giving up on this much-loved event."

Headline / Israel / Politics / Elections

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir Agree to Join Forces Ahead of Elections

By Jewish Press News Desk

Polls show the merged parties having a better chance of passing the electoral threshold.

Israel / Business and Economy / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech

Israeli Startup Screens Embryos without Touching for Chromosomal Abnormalities

By Jewish Press News Desk

“Non-invasive, AI-based testing will completely replace the commonly used biopsy-based pre-implantation genetic testing."

Headline / Government / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Arab 'Mount Trashmore' Dump Fast Becoming a Permanent Fixture in Jewish Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

This is eco-terrorism, and the official entities that should be responding to it with swift, decisive action are allowing this monumental failure to persist.

Featured / Israel / On Campus / Education / Archaeology

Oldest Evidence of Growing Olives for Food Discovered under Haifa's Sea

By Jewish Press News Desk

Olives are a key component of the human diet, culinary culture, and economy of the Mediterranean region.

IDF & Security

Watch: Israel Successfully Completes Tests on Advanced Version of Iron Dome

By Jewish Press News Desk

The test was an important milestone for the new, advanced version of the missile defense system.

Government / Business and Economy / Coronavirus

Bank of Israel Issues Financial Stability Report under Corona Pandemic

By Jewish Press News Desk

The effects of the crisis and the government restrictions is seen in the residential real estate market, particularly in the number of housing starts.

Judea & Samaria / Health and Medicine / Settlements

Hatzalah EMT Rescues Efrat Man Who Collapsed in the Rain in Front of His Son

By Jewish Press News Desk

After taking his son to the hospital a man collapses just before Shabbat in Efrat leading to a dramatic rescue that saved his life.

Israel / Business and Economy

Chevron Deal Allows Partners to Sell Offshore Gas Independently

By Jewish Press News Desk

In October, Chevron turned off the flow of gas to Israel from the Tamar gas field.

Featured / Israel / Health and Medicine

Decorated EMT Becomes First Female Head of United Hatzalah Chapter

By Jewish Press News Desk

Russian Olah with chronic Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) becomes the first woman to head one of United Hatzalah’s chapters.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security

Watch: Terrorist Killed in Gush Etzion Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

An attentive soldier saw the terrorist pull out the knife and run at them.

Featured / Israel / Politics / History / On Campus / Education / Social Media / Holocaust

University of Haifa Works with TikTok to Address Holocaust Awareness

By Jewish Press News Desk

Unawareness about Holocaust history poses a challenge for TikTok, as 41 percent of the video-sharing network’s users are between ages 16 and 24.

Politics / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

TAU: Number of Arabs Studying Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Doubled in Five Years

By Jewish Press News Desk

TAU stressed that this growth took place without any affirmative action regarding admission requirements.

Jerusalem / Health and Medicine

Two Israeli Infants Undergo CPR, Both in Critical Condition

By Jewish Press News Desk

United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs on Thursday morning responded to medical emergencies involving infants that required CPR in two separate incidents.

Headline / US / Gulf States / UAE

Biden Suspends F-35 Deal with UAE

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Democrats were opposed to the deal from the beginning.

Holidays & Observances / Diaspora / Aliyah / Geulah

Tu BiShvat Program Highlights Importance of Jewish Diaspora

By Jewish Press News Desk

The program sends Modern Orthodox, Religious Zionist rabbis, and educators to serve in communal and educational leadership positions in Jewish communities around the world.

US / Politics / Antisemitism / Diaspora / On Campus / Education

Club Z Urges US Education Authorities to Adopt Jewish Students' Bill of Rights

By Jewish Press News Desk

Free expression of their Jewish identity, a fair education, a safe learning environment, a comprehensive definition of antisemitism, and a fair protections.

Israel / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Bar-Ilan U. Study: Neonatal Antibiotic Use Associated with Reduced Growth in Boys

By Jewish Press News Desk

Antibiotic exposure during the first days of life was found to be associated with disturbances in the gut microbiome up until the age of two.

Featured / History / Archaeology / Poland / Holocaust

ID Tags Worn by Children in Sobibor Death Camp in Poland Unearthed

By Jewish Press News Desk

Yoram Haimi, Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist: “I have been excavating this site for ten years, but today I broke down.”

Israel / Health and Medicine

Ashdod EMTs Responding to Car Accident Save Man with Cardiac Arrest Down the Street

By Jewish Press News Desk

“Whenever someone can save a life and is successful at it, it's an incredible feeling, but frankly, anytime I can help a person it gives me a good feeling."

History / Jerusalem / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Coronavirus

Hebrew U. Study Analyzes How Corona Changed the Way We Remember

By Jewish Press News Desk

“This global crisis created a far more accepting culture for the role digital media must play in remembrance.”

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Judaism

Tuesday's Special: Read the Manna Episode and You'll Make a Living

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Tuesday of the week of Parshat Beshalach some people read the section on the Manna as a Segula...

Featured / Israel / Jewish / Coronavirus

As Corona Death Toll Rises Tzohar Rabbis Set Up End of Life Ethical and Halachic Hotline

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Tzohar hotline will be staffed by trained rabbis and social workers 24 hours a day, six days a week.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

75% of Jailed Palestinian Authority Terrorists Vaccinated by Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority would rather pay terrorists than pay for vaccines. As for the terrorists, then win twice.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Israel’s National Security Council Head Speaks with US National Security Adviser

By Jewish Press News Desk

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat spoke on Saturday night with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

IDF & Security / Syria / Iran

Report: First Israeli Attack on Syria Under Biden

By Jewish Press News Desk

Reports indicate that Syrian anti-aircraft fire hit a civilian home.

Featured / Israel / Archaeology

1,500-Year-Old Christian Inscription Discovered in Jezreel Valley

By Jewish Press News Desk

Engraved in stone, the Greek inscription is part of a lintel originally set in the frame of a church entrance from the late Byzantine period.

Israel / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Archaeology

TAU Researchers Show Early Humans Used Chopping Tools in Breaking Animal Bones to Consume the Marrow

By Jewish Press News Desk

The researchers analyzed a sample of 53 chopping tools from Revadim, looking for use-wear traces and organic residues.

Headline / US / Politics

President Trump's Farewell Address to the Nation

By Jewish Press News Desk

President Trump addressed the nation on Tuesday, giving his farewell speech, listing off the incredible successes of his administration, and the challenges ahead.

US / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

So Long, Ambassador David Friedman, and Thanks for All the Fish*

By Jewish Press News Desk

"...over the years I have met many ambassadors from many countries, including from the US, our great ally, but I can say that there was never a better ambassador than David Friedman..."

Israel / Coronavirus

Former Chief Rabbi Lau Tests Positive for Coronavirus After 2nd Vaccine Dose

By Jewish Press News Desk

The rabbi was apparently infected by his wife who contracted the virus earlier in the week.

Israel / Antisemitism / Eastern Europe

Albania Academy of Sciences Adopts IHRA's Definition of Anti-Semitism

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Academy of Science will issue its own statement on the adoption of the IHRA working definition on January 26.

Headline / US / Elections / Left vs. Right

WATCH: Trump Addresses the Capitol Riots, Censorship and the Need for Unity

By Jewish Press News Desk

Tackling the issues that could potentially redefine his entire presidency, President Trump addressed the nation and called for unity.

Headline / Jewish / Obituaries

Sheldon Adelson, Mega Philanthropist, Passes Away at 87

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The supporting waters have vanished heavenward. Only a vast, dry seabed remains. The loss is colossal."

Israel / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Israel’s Supreme Court Slams Tel Aviv Mayor for Suppressing Middle East Forum Billboard Campaign

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mayor Ron Huldai “must refrain from exercising executive power in a manner that purports to dictate values and instill in citizens his personal ideology,” says Justice Alex Stein.

Israel / Health and Medicine

Mother-Daughter Duo Help Evacuate Residents from Building Fire

By Jewish Press News Desk

After a fire erupts in a residential building a young woman helps evacuate the building as her mother, a licensed psychologist, rushes to provide psychological first aid to those in shock.

Featured / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Research Offering Hope for Future Anti-Autism Drugs

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hebrew University identifies genetic mutation associated with autism, offering hope for effective therapeutics.

Featured / Israel / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

As Global Bee Populations Disappear, Israel Discovers New Bee Species

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli study focused on the impact of restoration activities of a threatened sand ecosystem along Israel’s coastal plains.

Israel / Coronavirus

Netanyahu Receives 2nd Dose of Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine

By Jewish Press News Desk

Close to 20% of Israel's citizens have already received their first vaccine dose.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Judea & Samaria

Shin Bet Releases Details from Interrogation of Esther Horgan's Suspected Terrorist Murderer

By Jewish Press News Desk

The suspect's interrogation continues, and he is expected to stand trial in the military court in Samaria.

Politics / Police and Crime / The Courts / Bedouin / Left vs. Right

Large Convoy Sets Out in Solidarity with Man Charged for Killing Bedouin Car Thief

By Jewish Press News Desk

"If we don't fight on behalf of my father today, no one will fight on your behalf tomorrow."

Aliyah / Geulah

Last Flight Out: 48 New Olim from America Arrive in Israel, Join Over 3000 North American Olim in 2020

By Jewish Press News Desk

Despite challenges of 2020, numbers of North Americans moving to Israel remains consistent, as interest skyrockets

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Israel Announces Initiative to Combat Illegal Takeover of State Land in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

"In cooperation with Prime Minister Netanyahu, we are mobilizing in full force to the battle against the hostile takeover of Area C," Hanegbi said.

Jerusalem / Coronavirus

Community Volunteers Cooperate to Transport Elderly and Disabled to their Vaccinations During Lockdown

By Jewish Press News Desk

The project has already received a high volume of requests, and hundreds of individuals are expected to use the service in the next two weeks, while the lockdown is on.

Israel / Health and Medicine / Chessed and Tzedaka

Inbar & Marius Nacht Family Foundation Provides Oxygen to Israeli EMTs

By Jewish Press News Desk

“Providing oxygen is one of the most essential roles of a medical first responder,” said President and Founder of United Hatzalah Eli Beer.

Headline / Video of the Day / Aliyah / Geulah

Despite Coronavirus, More Than 20,000 Olim from 70 Countries Moved to Israel in 2020

By Jewish Press News Desk

2020 also saw increased demand for Aliyah and internship programs, emergency aid for Jewish communities in crisis due to COVID-19, assistance to vulnerable populations in Israel, a first-of-its-kind Jewish emergency network, and more.

Israel / Politics / France / Business and Economy / The Environment

Israel Now Full Member of Green Financial Systems Launched by Paris Summit

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron said in a statement on Monday that he welcomes "the Bank of Israel’s accession to the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)," and noted that "membership in the organization is a direct continuation of the central bank’s commitment to raise awareness and […]

Featured / Haredim & Hassidim / Politics / Religious & Secular in Israel / Coronavirus

Study: Fewer Haredim, More College Graduates Factor in Lower Corona Spread

By Jewish Press News Desk

The higher the share of elderly persons in the municipality, the lower its infection rate in the second wave.

Israel / Archaeology

U of Haifa Researchers Discover Earliest Grinding Tool Made by Humanoids

By Jewish Press News Desk

The next evidence of tools being used for erosion is found only about 150,000 years later. Was this ability lost until it was "found" again after so many years?

Featured / Israel / Jewish / Politics / Media

2020 Genesis Prize Winner Natan Sharansky Donates Money to 10 Biotech Startups

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sharansky, the Genesis Fund, and Startup Nation Central announced the winners of the competition for start-ups offering technology solutions in the fight against corona.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority

Terrorist Who Murdered Esther Horgan Has Been Captured

By Jewish Press News Desk

The suspect is an Arab from the Palestinian Authority controlled city of Jenin, according to the Shin Bet.

Obituaries / Holocaust

Yad Vashem Mourns the Passing of Partisan Baruch Shub

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Baruch was a partisan and a fighter who, throughout his life, embodied the survivors' rebirth and commitment to building a new life for himself, his family, his nation, and his country."

Holidays & Observances / Chessed and Tzedaka

Rivlin: 'Every Person is a Small Light But Together, We Shine Bright and Strong'

By Jewish Press News Desk

At the inclusive kindergarten, children born with multiple disabilities and their non-disabled peers are integrated throughout their daily activities.

Jewish / Global / Diaspora / On Campus / Education / Social Media

Bar-Ilan U Launches Online Professional Development Series for Jewish Day Schools

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Lookstein Center offers a broad range of teacher training opportunities to reach as many teachers as possible.

Israel / Health and Medicine / Weather

Hatzalah Rescues Passengers of Submerged Vehicle after Storm

By Jewish Press News Desk

The trapped people from the ATV took refuge on the roof of the vehicle.

Featured / Jewish / US / Diaspora / Aliyah / Geulah

Jews from Small Communities in the US 'Long for Direct Contact with Israelis to Get to Know Israeli Culture'

By Jewish Press News Desk

The event was a sign of appreciation of small communities in North America for their support of Israel and insistence on keeping their Jewish identity and celebrating the Jewish Holidays.

Featured / Israel / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Tel Aviv U Researchers Develop Blur-Free Photography of Moving Objects

By Jewish Press News Desk

Elmalem encoded motion information cues in the raw optical image which are decoded by an image processing algorithm which utilizes them for motion deblurring.

IDF & Security / US / Science and Tech

Israel, US Missile Defense Forces Completed Successful Intercept Tests of Advanced David's Sling

By Jewish Press News Desk

The tests were led by Rafael Advanced Systems from a testing site in central Israel, with the participation of the Israel Air Force and Navy.

IDF & Security / The Knesset / Diaspora

Knesset Committee Allows Non-Israeli Diaspora Jews to Enlist in Israel's National Service

By Jewish Press News Desk

The goal of the amendment is to encourage Aliyah and strengthen the connection with Diaspora Jewry.

Israel / Coronavirus

Netanyahu Enters Quarantine

By Jewish Press News Desk

This is Netanyahu's third time in quarantine.

Headline / Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

Benny Gantz Fires Minister Yoaz Hendel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Zvika Hauser and Yoaz Hendel announced their support for Gidon Sa'ar as Prime Minister, and that they would run with him in the next Knesset.

Politics / The Knesset / Coronavirus

MK Bitan's Condition Deteriorating

By Jewish Press News Desk

Senior News12 journalist Amit Segal reported on Telegram that "Bitan is in severe condition."

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Middle East / Levant / US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Left vs. Right / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

New Paper Analyzes 'Middle East Game of Thrones' on the Eve of Biden's Presidency

By Jewish Press News Desk

The paper points to the fact that Prime Minister Netanyahu has excluded his Foreign and Defense Ministers from his meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince,.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Today: Lighting Sovereignty over the Jordan Valley

By Jewish Press News Desk

“It is still possible to correct the mistake made by the Israeli government when it did not keep its promise to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley."

Holidays & Observances / Chabad

Chabad-Lubavitch Creativity in High Gear for Chanukah Activities Despite COVID-19

By Jewish Press News Desk

“We knew we needed to think outside the box . . . so we introduced this party-on-wheels, a multimedia celebration of light and life.”

Featured / Government / Science and Tech

President Rivlin Hosts Launch of Israel's Second Spacecraft to the Moon

By Jewish Press News Desk

“We are setting out on a new path, familiar but different, at the end of which we hope to land three spacecraft safely on the moon."

Israel / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / European Union

EU Awards 2 Bar-Ilan Professors $4.84 Million for Future Research

By Jewish Press News Desk

The ERC received 2,506 research grant proposals in 2020, out of which about 13% will be funded for 327 grant laureates.

Travel / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Gulf States / UAE

Western Wall Prepares for Tourists from UAE, Bahrain

By Jewish Press News Desk

The new Kotel brochures in Arabic were produced in honor of the Abraham Accords signed with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and countries which will hopefully follow in their footsteps.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem

Suspected Terrorist Neutralized at Qalandiya Crossing

By Jewish Press News Desk

The suspect kept approaching the guards despite being told to stop.

Israel / History / Holidays & Observances / On Campus / Education / Archaeology

Menorah Engraved on Tomb Façade May Date Back to Hasmonean Era

By Jewish Press News Desk

It has been suggested that the menorah may have been a motif related to the Temple and the priesthood that served in it during this time.

Featured / History / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Diaspora / Gulf States / UAE

Historic MOU Signed in Dubai to Preserve & Strengthen Jewish-Arab Heritage and Culture

By Jewish Press News Desk

The signers committed to teaching what unites Jews and Arabs and will become hubs of people-to-people cooperation and partnerships.

Israeli Arabs

Israeli-Arabs Dress Up as Gulf Sheikhs, Tour Tel Aviv and Herzliya

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israelis lined up to take photos with the supposed Sheikhs from Dubai.

Elections / Israeli Arabs

Ayelet Shaked and Yamina Court Arab Voters

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab political activists reached out to Ayelet Shaked to give Yamina their support.

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