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Iran / News Briefs / Russia

Iran Begins Fueling of Bushehr Nuclear Plant

By Jewish Press Staff

It is the first civilian nuclear power plant built in the Middle East.

Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Religion / Aliyah / Geulah

Saying Mazal Tov in Sign Language

By Jewish Press Staff

All the boys were called up together, and recited – for the very first time – the blessing for being called to the Torah, with their interpreter.

Features On The Jewish World

Brooklyn’s David Siller Wins Trophy In Beit Shemesh Race

By Jewish Press Staff

Brooklyn resident David Siller, currently studying in Israel at Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah in Beit Shemesh, was awarded a trophy for finishing 3rd in his age group (14-18) in a 5-kilometer race for the benefit of the Benjamin Children’s Library of Beit Shemesh.

US / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE / Russia

Russian News Agency: US Pushing Middle East Militarization

By Jewish Press Staff

The Pentagon is fielding more than 35,000 troops in the Persian Gulf as a “bulwark against aggression.”

Video of the Day

Israeli Noninvasive Surgery Heals Chronic Tremor

By Jewish Press Staff

This past November, medical history was made at Rambam Health Care Campus, when an Israeli essential-tremor patient successfully underwent targeted surgical ablation of deep-seated brain tissue through an intact skull, a radical therapy made possible by the marriage of MRI-guidance and ultrasound-ablation technologies. Sami Zangi, 73, was suffering from essential tremor, a slowly progressive movement disorder […]

Video of the Day

Suf-Ga-Ni-Ya at Northeastern

By Jewish Press Staff

A musical response by Northeastern students to the past Menorah vandalism on our campus.    

Israel / Iran

Netanyahu To Pope: Israel Won’t Rely On Others To Take Care Of Iran Nuclear Threat

By Jewish Press Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Monday with Pope Francis in the Vatican and with Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, and with both, the Iranian nuclear issue was a major topic of conversation.

Op-Eds

Rav Aharon Bina's Chanukah Video Message

By Jewish Press Staff

Rabbi Aharon Bina is dean of Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh

Terrorism / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religion

Jewish-Muslim Altercation Leads to Temple Mount Shutdown

By Jewish Press Staff

Israeli police prevent Jews from entering the site of the very Temple the Maccabees purified and re-opened more than 2,000 years ago.

Interviews and Profiles

An Unlikely Partnership: Filming the American-Jewish Story

By Jewish Press Staff

An unlikely collaboration between a Russian Israeli and a Spanish Moroccan has produce films showcasing a variety of general and American Jewish causes.

NY / News Briefs / Holocaust

Jewish Survivor Meets his Polish Rescuer at JFK

By Jewish Press Staff

The interpreter was crying while translating the Polish rescuer's response.

Israel / News Briefs

Lone Soldiers and Olim Celebrate “Thanksgivukkah" in Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press Staff

Fifty lone soldiers and over 200 young professional Olim celebrated “Thanksgivukkah" at a festive event organized by Nefesh B'Nefesh and White City Shabbat.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Religion

Book of Psalms Printed in US in 1640 Sold for $14.2 Million

By Jewish Press Staff

The Puritans in the American colonies were God-fearing settlers who published the Bay Book of Psalms, whose remaining copies are worth millions even though the Puritans were not so religious on typos.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

ADL: 2012 Hate Crime Statistics Report 'Seriously Flawed'

By Jewish Press Staff

Foxman: Law enforcement under-reporting must be addressed.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Singer Arik Einstein Dead at 74

By Jewish Press Staff

Einstein, 74, is considered Israel's greatest singer of all times.

Israel / News Briefs / Archaeology

Archaeologists Discover 10,000 Years of History near Beit Shemesh

By Jewish Press Staff

Archaeologists are having a field day in excavations prior to the widening of a highway west of Jerusalem and have found evidence of the change from a rural to urban society 5,000 years ago.

Book Reviews

Titles for Children

By Jewish Press Staff

Admit it; when Chanukah comes we all become kids again. But still, the actual kids get pride of place on this holiday, as they do for all holidays. Anyway, they’ll certainly be the ones clamoring for gifts. Whether it’s for your children, or relatives’ or friends’, why not treat them to the gift of a good book?

Interviews and Profiles

Reb Shlomo Carlebach’s Early Years in New York

By Jewish Press Staff

On February 4, 1939, Rabbi Naphtali boarded the RMS Queen Mary from Southampton, England, and arrived in New York on February 9. Shortly thereafter, the rest of the Carlebach family set sail on the Queen Mary on March 18 and arrived in New York on March 23, 1939.

NY

Court: Firing Of Bearded Police Recruit Was Religious Discrimination

By Jewish Press Staff

A chassidic police recruit who said he was fired from the New York City Police Department because he would not trim his beard was the victim of religious discrimination, a federal court ruled last week.

Sponsored Posts

Charity on the Kinneret: Tiberias Soup Kitchen Serves Hot Food Seasoned with Kindness

By Jewish Press Staff

Meir Panim's Tiberias Free Restaurant not only provides warm meals, but the opportunity to socialize as well.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / On Campus / Education / Aliyah / Geulah / Judaism

800 Young Russian Jews at Jerusalem Limmud FSU Festival

By Jewish Press Staff

The festival marked the 90th birthday of President Shimon Peres, and the 100th birthday of late Prime Minster Menachem Begin.

Video of the Day

It's Not a Game

By Jewish Press Staff

In an article on August 4, 2013, Jodi Rudoren explained rock throwing in the "West Bank" and what happens when boys in the "West Bank" throw rocks. They can get arrested. She wrote, too, that "it is a game that can kill," and mentioned a man and his one year old son who were killed […]

US / Government / Iran / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

Ketzele to Bibi: Tell the US 'Peace' Negotiations Also 'Bad Deal'

By Jewish Press Staff

"Our friend, the U.S. government, forced us at the time to agree to the Gaza elections, and the result was: Hamas took over."

Parenting Our Children

Kids Without Fear.com

By Jewish Press Staff

If you or your child suffers from panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, unrelenting worries or incapacitating phobias, you or your child may have an anxiety disorder – which does not mean that you have to live with anxiety and fear.

Global / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Media

Jewish Camp Volunteer Arrested for 80s Sexual Assault in Sydney

By Jewish Press Staff

Hayman claims to have privately confessed 25 years ago his child sex abuse crimes to Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, spiritual leader of the Sydney yeshiva Center.

News Briefs

Ex-Claims Conf. Official Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison

By Jewish Press Staff

Semen Domnitser, the former Claims Conference employee who was found guilty of leading a $57 million fraud scheme at the Holocaust restitution organization, was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Politics / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / The Knesset / European Union

MK Ohayon to EU Officials: 'Don’t Let Antisemites Define Hate'

By Jewish Press Staff

Many antisemites have been fighting against the ‘Working Definition of Antisemitism,’ so they can continue their attacks on Jews and the Jewish State.

Obituaries

Sam Halpern, Philanthropist, 93

By Jewish Press Staff

Holocaust survivor and noted Jewish Philanthropist Sam Halpern passed away at the age of 93.

NY

Joseph Hayon Runs For City Council

By Jewish Press Staff

Joseph Hayon, the Republican candidate for city council in the 44th district (Boro Park, Kensington, Midwood and Flatbush), is no stranger to running for office.

NY

Deutsch Picks Up More Endorsements For City Council

By Jewish Press Staff

The endorsements from the Sephardic National Alliance and Sephardic Voters League helped establish Deutsch as the front-runner in the race within a race for the support of the Sephardic community.

Video of the Day

You Never Know: the Full Movie

By Jewish Press Staff

There are two questions you can ask another human being: “What are you?” and “Who are you?” If you ask “What are you” – you destroy the world. If you ask “Who are you?” you build the world…” (Shlomo Carlebach). Rabbi, folksinger and composer, Shlomo Carlebach is considered to be the foremost Jewish religious songwriter […]

Global

Paul Reichmann, Torah World’s Greatest Philanthropist, Dies

By Jewish Press Staff

Philanthropist Paul (Moshe) Reichmann, considered the greatest financial supporter of the Torah world, passed away last Friday. He was 83.

Jewish / NY / Politics / News Briefs

Video: Questions for Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota

By Jewish Press Staff

Earlier on the campaign trail both candidates met with a Jewish Press panel.

NY / Politics / News Briefs

Questions for Joe Lhota

By Jewish Press Staff

The Jewish Press recently asked New York City Republican mayoral nominee Joe Lhota to address issuesof concern to the city’s Jewish community.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / Hezbollah

Israel Attacks Hezbollah-Bound Convoy at Syria Border

By Jewish Press Staff

Al Jarida of Kuwait reported that Israeli jet fighters attacked a convoy carrying missiles from Syria into Lebanon.

Video of the Day

There's No Racist like a Liberal Racist

By Jewish Press Staff

"Progressive" used to mean socially enlightened and forward looking. Now it's just another word for a creepy liberal racist.

Sponsored Posts

IDC's Combined Degree in Law and Business

By Jewish Press Staff

Students acquire an in-depth knowledge of international business law and the tools required to integrate into the international legal world and the global business sphere.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine"

Video from Terror Attack on Beitar-Beit Shemesh Bus

By Jewish Press Staff

Video: A Chareidi man attacked by an Arab terrorist with a knife on a bus travelling between Beit Shemesh and Beitar.

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

Update: Tractor Terrorist Tried to Run Over Soldier

By Jewish Press Staff

Tractors are not deadly weapons – except when they are driven Palestinian Authority terrorists. The IDF killed the driver after he crashed a gate at an IDF base and tried to kill a soldier.

Video of the Day

Science: the Universe Is Flat

By Jewish Press Staff

Neil deGrasse Tyson, America's most noted astrophysicist, discusses how the shape of the universe allows us to bypass questions about the "original source of energy that begat the universe" because the universe was made from nothing.

Government / Iran / News Briefs

Iranian Negotiator Hinting at Thaw with Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

"Every agreement opens new frontiers for everyone," Araqchi told Israel Radio.

Photo of the Day

Ron Arad

By Jewish Press Staff

Ron Arad was shot down on Octoer 16, 1986.

Israel / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Religion

Vancouver Jews Fight Back

By Jewish Press Staff

This is the first time StandWithUs has posted ads in Canada.

News Briefs / Europe / Religion

Vatican Misspells 'Jesus' on Papal Medals

By Jewish Press Staff

6,000 commemorative medallions are being recalled.

Photo of the Day

The Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia in Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Israelis take part at the Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia charity bicycle race near the Jerusalem Old City walls.

Video of the Day

A Message to Iran - IAF Midair Refueling

By Jewish Press Staff

The IAF practiced complex mid-air refuelings this week in an apparent message to Iran that they are within reach.

Photo of the Day

Rabbi Yehuda Glick

By Jewish Press Staff

A happy Rabbi Yehuda Glick after leaving the Temple Mount.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs / Media

Esquire's 'Sexiest Woman Alive' Scarlett Johansson Jewish and Liberal

By Jewish Press Staff

Johansson is registered as an independent and campaigned for Democratic candidate John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.

Video of the Day

Boycott Israel by Ari Lesser

By Jewish Press Staff

Ari Lesser's Powerful music video begs the question: "Why is there such a strong call to Boycott Israel by various college organizations and professors when the majority of countries around the world are committing verifiable atrocities that are all but ignored?"

Video of the Day

Rav Bina Speaks about Rav Ovadia

By Jewish Press Staff

Rav Bina speaks to his students about Rav Ovadia Yosef.

Jewish / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / Religion

Peres’ Eulogy: Rav Ovadia Was ‘My Teacher, My Rabbi, My Friend’

By Jewish Press Staff

No matter how secular Israeli Jews may appear, the glow of Torah burns somewhere inside almost everyone. Peres was not pretending when he called Rav Ovadia his “teacher.” His tears were real.

Terrorism / Politics / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt / Religion

51 Dead in as Egyptians Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Yom Kippur War

By Jewish Press Staff

The sound of heavy gunfire was reported, as well as army jets and F-16 fighters hovering in formations over several cities.

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The Halacha Mastery and 'Orach Chaim' Semicha Ordination Program

By Jewish Press Staff

Rabbi Brovender's WebYeshiva.org Halacha Mastery Program - a 3-year journey to master halachic issues, challenges, and questions a Jew faces in his or her home and world in the 21st century.

US / News Briefs

Video of Wild Chase after Woman Killed in Capitol Chaos

By Jewish Press Staff

Police say it was not terror, but what was it? Video below shows wild chase after the woman tried to ram the White House gate and then sped away, sending the capital into a panic before she was gunned down.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu to Ministers: Keep Mum on Obama-Rouhani Call

By Jewish Press Staff

This was the first direct conversation between an American and an Iranian leader in 34 years.

Video of the Day

Nefesh Yehudi

By Jewish Press Staff

Nefesh Yehudi has set a goal for it-self to enrich the world of the Israeli university student with Jewish study, Jewish knowledge and Jewish experience. Through study and lectures, religious and secular people engage each other in intense, respectful debate over issues that are of supreme importance to both of them.  For many, this is […]

News Briefs

We Will be Back After Shabbos

By Jewish Press Staff

JewishPress.com will be back in full force after Shabbat. Enjoy your Chag!

Terrorism / NY / Iran / News Briefs

US Seizing Iran Owned NYC 36-Story Building

By Jewish Press Staff

The U.S. can use the proceeds to compensate victims of Iranian-sponsored terrorism.

Syria / US / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Russia

Syrian Rebels 'Frustrated' as Obama Avoids War

By Jewish Press Staff

The commander of the Free Syrian Army rebel group warns that Assad will continue to murder his own people.

Video of the Day

Sukkah Building

By Jewish Press Staff

Stop motion sukkah building, circa 2006.

Syria / US / News Briefs / Russia

Kerry, Lavrov: Syria to Give Up the Stash in 1 Week—Maybe

By Jewish Press Staff

John Kerry's remarks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after their meeting, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland, September 14, 2013.

Potpourri

Not Too Fast

By Jewish Press Staff

This month, we’re going to dive right into the questions, because it seems like everyone who sent one in is in a rush.

Holidays

Rav Bina's Yom Kippur Message - 5774 (Video)

By Jewish Press Staff

The Yom Kippur video message of Rav Bina, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh at the Kotel,

Halacha & Hashkafa

Open Parking Lots On Shabbat (Part I)

By Jewish Press Staff

Question: Is it proper for Orthodox synagogues to have their parking lots open on Shabbat?

Video of the Day

Hungarian Neo-Nazi Learns He's Jewish

By Jewish Press Staff

What do you do when you learn you are the very thing you hated? CBN News reports from Budapest on one man's crisis and amazing transformation.

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