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Jewish / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem / Chessed and Tzedaka

Jewish Superstar Ishay Ribo’s Sold Out Jerusalem Concert Benefits ADI’s Disabled Children

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ribo was so moved by what he saw in a visit last October that he took out his guitar to entertain his new friends.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Muslim Rioter Arrested for Urinating on Roof of Al Aqsa Mosque

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

He will face charges of throwing stones at police on the Temple Mount and desecrating the sanctity of the mosque.

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

Hebrew U Researchers Solve Age Old First Date Conundrum

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We still don’t know whether synchrony raises attraction or does the feeling of attraction generate the motivation to synchronize."

Featured / Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem

In Time for Shavuot: Israel’s National Library Reveals Invaluable Torah Scrolls

By Jewish Press News Desk

Due to their exceedingly delicate state, the Torah scrolls were only brought out for a few minutes to be filmed.

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

US ‘Remains Committed’ to Opening Consulate To Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid stated in November that “sovereignty in Jerusalem belongs to one country, Israel,” and “if the Americans want to open a consulate in Ramallah we have no problem with that.”

Headline / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Ancient Mikveh Discovered While Excavating Foundation for Western Wall Elevator

By Jewish Press News Desk

Visitors taking the elevator to the Kotel will be able to see the ancient Jewish ritual bath.

Jerusalem / Social Media / Israeli Arabs

Brazen Attack of ‘Collaborator’ has Eastern Jerusalem Residents Worried

By Israel Hayom

The victim, a resident of Wadi Joz, was beaten and humiliated on the Temple Mount in broad daylight, and the video was uploaded to social media • “Every one of us could become a target,” says one resident.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Joins Threats Against Israel Over Flag Parade Marching in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hamas and the Islamic Jihad terror groups in the Gaza Strip issued similar threats against Israel in recent days.

Featured / Jewish / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / On Campus / Education

Bennett Admits to Seminary Women Regretting Promises He Broke in Forging Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bennett stressed repeatedly that social divides within Israel and the Jewish people were more dangerous to the country’s future than even external security threats.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

15 Arab Rioters Arrested in Worst Violence Jerusalem Has Seen in A Year

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The riots broke out after the funeral of Walid Sharif, a Muslim who rioted on the Temple month during the month of Ramadan.

US / Jerusalem

Israelis to Biden: Don’t Visit Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“Thanks, but no thanks. If the visit is intended to divide Jerusalem, it is better not to have a visit.”

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Hamas Hangs Huge Eid al-Fitr Banner on Temple Mount

By Israel Hayom

The massive banner on the Temple Mount showed an armed Hamas terrorist,

US / Left vs. Right / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor to Blinken: ‘Please Leave Our Capital’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Right-wing Israeli politician Arieh King accuses U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken of intending to “create a provocation” and of “creating a bad feeling” among Jerusalem residents.

Jerusalem / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U Scientists: 1/1000 of a Hair-Thin Lenses Coming Soon to Cellphones, Eyeglasses & Drones

By Jewish Press News Desk

The new flat lenses are incredibly thin and as the name suggests – they are flat rather than curved.

Jerusalem / Sports

Ukrainian Refugee Wins Jerusalem Marathon with Time of 2:45:5

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The male winner of the full marathon was Agzi Guadi, 33, from Israel, with a time of 2:37:17.

Global / Jerusalem / Sovereignty

23 MPs from Around the World: ‘We Support Israel’s Sovereign Right to Build in Jerusalem’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The statement and the visit to Atarot were initiated and led by Chaim Silberstein, chairman of the “Keep Jerusalem” organization.

Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem / Aliyah / Geulah

Jerusalem Mayor and Nefesh B'Nefesh Deliver Mishloach Manot to Jerusalem Olim

By Jewish Press Staff

The Mishloach Manot consisted entirely of products made by various Jerusalem-based Olim businesses.

Featured / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Stolen Ancient Coins, Magical Artifacts, and Weapons Seized in Raid on Jerusalem Home

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hundreds of ancient finds, including rare bone and ivory artifacts from the biblical period, were seized.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem

Terrorist Killed During Firebomb Attack in Jerusalem Area

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The troops fired at one of the suspects and hit him, and later he died of his wounds. The other suspect escaped.

Headline / Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

2 Border Police Injured in Jerusalem Terror Attack, Terrorist Dead

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This attack occurred a month before the Muslim month of Ramadan commences, on April 2. The month of Ramadan usually spells an uptick in Muslim violence and acts of terrorism in Israel.

The Courts / The Knesset / Jerusalem

Supreme Court Freezes Shimon HaTzadik Evictions

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir said the decision was "a dark, illegal, undemocratic decision and contrary to the values of the rule of law and constitutes a very serious precedent enjoyed by intruders."

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Source: US's Palestinian Affairs Unit in Jerusalem Acts as Consulate ‘For All Intents and Purposes’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

George Knoll reports directly to the State Department and is no longer subordinate to the US Ambassador to Israel.

Photo of the Day / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Major Progress on Gush Etzion/Jerusalem Tunnel Road Project to Alleviate Traffic

By Jewish Press News Desk

In addition, a new underground passageway has opened connecting the “Walleja” Road via Har Gilo towards Gush Etzion.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest Another 2 Arabs for Arson Attack on Jewish Home in Sheikh Jarrah

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arab terrorists threw Molotov cocktails at the home of Tal Yoshubiev at Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood on Friday night.

Police and Crime / The Knesset / Jerusalem

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir Passes Out in Clash with Police, Reopens Office in Shimon Hatzadik

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Ben-Gvir vows to stay in Shimon Hatzadik until the police start protecting the Jewish residents.

Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arab MKs Egg On Arabs Rioters in Shimon Hatzadik (Sheihk Jarrah)

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Arab opposition MKs from the Joint MKs Ofer Cassif and Ahmed Tibi came to the neighborhood, which only seemed to make matters worse.

IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Communities Near Jerusalem Security Barrier to Receive ‘High-Risk’ Status

By Efrat Forsher

The decision is also likely to facilitate a favorable government vote on the issue of security jurisdiction, currently in limbo over a dispute between the IDF and the Border Police.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem: Police Arrest 2 Arabs in Torching of Jewish Car in Sheikh Jarrah

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Shimon HatZadik neighborhood has been the scene of multiple Arab attacks against the Jewish residents, whom they want to leave the area.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Bedouin / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs

95% of 7,143 Cases Involving Rock-Throwing Terror Attacks Were Closed, Knesset Survey Shows

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The data was presented to the Committee on Tuesday during a debate held following a motion for the agenda entitled “The failure to prosecute individuals who throw stones or Molotov cocktails,” submitted by Member of Knesset Ofir Katz (Likud) and Avi Maoz (Religious Zionism).

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

PA to Provide Financial and Legal Assistance to Jerusalem’s Arabs with Illegal Buildings

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority stated Wednesday that it attaches extraordinary importance to strengthening “the Palestinians’ standing” in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem / Sports / Israeli Arabs

Millions to be Invested in Sports Facilities in Jerusalem's Arab Neighborhoods

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

One of the goals of the sports project is to reduce the level of crime in the Arab community.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Home of Terrorist Who Murdered Eli Kay Sealed

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The apartment was sealed an not destroyed as there are other apartments in the building.

Featured / Haredim & Hassidim / Government / The Courts / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel

Jerusalem Rabbinical Court Denies Housing to Get Refuser

By Jewish Press News Desk

Through efforts of Yad La’isha Legal Aid Center, court imposes rare housing sanctions on recalcitrant husband.

Antisemitism / Europe / Jerusalem / Social Media

Hebrew U. Poll Finds 53% of Israelis Expect Things to Get Worse for European Jews

By Jewish Press News Desk

“This survey reveals the urgency of studying the multidimensionality of Israeli-European relation."

Jerusalem / Weather

Jerusalem Prepares for Possible Snow Storm

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The city recommended that people open the hot water tap slightly, to prevent water from freezing in the pipes.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem: Police Arrest 3 Arabs for Torching Israeli’s Car in Shimon Hatzadik Neighborhood

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The owner of the car said that this was the eighth time that his car has been torched by Arab arsonists in recent months.

Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Archaeology

Study: Jerusalem Nobility Suffered from Infectious Diseases due to Poor Sanitary Conditions

By Jewish Press News Desk

The 2,700-year-old remains of intestinal parasite eggs were discovered in a cesspit beneath the toilet in the garden of a luxury estate uncovered at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade in Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Archaeology

British Shell From Israel’s Independence War Found in Forest Near Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The 1948 bomb was located in a wooded area near Ma’aleh Hahamisha, north of Jerusalem, by a father his children who walked around the area on Saturday afternoon.

Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Police Shut Down PA-Sponsored Event in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

In recent years, Israel has been promoting legal action against elements working to help the PA advance its objective in Jerusalem, including those involved in financing or hosting PA events in the city.

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Israeli Officials Thank American Friends for Helping Stop Jerusalem Consulate’s Reopening

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

The decision not to reopen the Jerusalem consulate to the Palestinian Authority is still only a temporary one that Biden can change.

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

Hebrew U. Developed Blood Test Detecting Immune and Inflammatory Activity Sans Biopsies or Imaging

By Jewish Press News Desk

Based on this, scientists can identify from which tissue the circulating fragments of DNA originated and infer disease states.

Jerusalem / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew U. Physicist Wins 2021 Breakthrough of the Year Award

By Jewish Press News Desk

Physics World editors chose the winners from nearly 600 published research articles.

Headline / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Poll Shows 93% of Jerusalem Arabs Prefer Israeli Rule

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jerusalem Arabs do not want the neighborhoods they live in transferred to Palestinian Authority rule.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Jerusalem: 24 Arrested in Protests Over Death of Youth in Police Chase

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Sandak’s family is demanding that the officers involved in the incident be charged with murder.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Case Closed Against Border Police Who Eliminated Terrorist in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Border Police officers are now expected to be decorated for their actions against the terrorist.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Archaeology

3 Arabs Arrested for Theft of Ancient Archaeological Artifacts

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Some of the artifacts were from the period of the Bar-Kochba revolt in 130 CE.

Arts and Entertainment / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Gulf States / UAE

Groundbreaking Exhibit Featuring Israeli and Emirati Artists Debuts in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The exhibition, titled “Maktoub,” which means both “written” and “destined” in Arabic, features works from 10 calligraphy artists (half from Israel and half from the UAE).

Featured / Haredim & Hassidim / US / Government / Antisemitism / Jerusalem / Sovereignty

US Forces Cancellation of Haredi Neighborhood in Atarot, Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli government has informed the US that Israel won't be moving ahead with the construction of a much-needed neighborhood for Haredim (Ultra-Orthodox) in the Atarot section of northern Jerusalem.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem

5 Arabs Arrested for Robbing Har Nof, Jerusalem Synagogues and Homes

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In one robbery, the gang members broke into a synagogue where they took the silver adorning the Torah scrolls.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

4 Arabs Indicted for Attacking Israeli Homes in Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Of November 5, the four suspects fired fireworks directly at homes in the Old City of Jerusalem and immediately fled the scene.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Turkey / Jerusalem

Hamas Old City Terrorist Reportedly Traveled to Turkey Multiple Times for Instructions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Fadi Abu Skhaydam reportedly met with senior Hamas operatives on Turkish soil and received instructions from them.

Featured / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Girl, 11, Finds Rare Silver Coin, 2000-Years-Old, Minted at the Temple

By Jewish Press News Desk

The girl came with her family to the Emek Tzurim Sifting Project in Jerusalem.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Night of Firebombs and Rock Attacks in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Multiple firebomb and rock attacks were also recorded in Judea and Samaria throughout the night.

Hamas / Islamists / Jerusalem

Old City Terrorist was Hamas Member, Islamic Religious Teacher

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Abu-Shkadem was a figure known to Israel’s security forces, the police admitted.

Headline / Terrorism / Jerusalem

Eliyahu Kay, Oleh from South Africa, is Israeli Murdered by Hamas Terrorist

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Kay, worked at the Kotel, served in the IDF’s Paratroops Division, was engaged to be married in a few months and was a yeshiva student learning in Kiryat Gat.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Jerusalem

100-Plus House Republicans Introduce Bill to Block Reopening of US Consulate

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rep. David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) said the proposal to reopen it would be “inconsistent” with the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Watch: Security Cam Footage of Old City Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

In the video, the terrorist can be seen attacking the Border Policeman from behind with a knife...

History / Holidays & Observances / Business and Economy / Diaspora / Jerusalem

18th Century Esther Scroll Written by Teenage Girl Revealed in Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This is a very significant historic discovery, as Scrolls of Esther inscribed during that time period by women are few, and it sheds light on the important position that religious women occupied in Italian Jewish community life.

Headline / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Fayyad Plan

PA Formulating Massive Aid Package for Eastern Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There is no Israeli consent to these plans, and no permits were provided for these projects. Most of the projects are slated for areas under full Israeli control.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest 8 in Connection with Jerusalem Shooting of 2 Arabs Near Emek Refaim Street

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The shooting and murder was part of a conflict between rival Arab clans, the Qeswani and Al-Qak families.

Featured / Jerusalem / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Germany

Quantum Encryption Advances at Hebrew U Keeping Data Secure on the Internet

By Jewish Press News Desk

The team at HU developed a system that uses fluorescent crystals in the form of specks so tiny that special microscopes are needed to see them.

Diaspora / Jerusalem / Aliyah / Geulah

Nefesh B’Nefesh Inaugurates New Aliyah Campus Opposite the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The building has multiple outdoor and indoor spaces for a myriad Aliyah-related event programming and hosting.

Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / European Union

EU Representative Pushes for PA Elections in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA and EU celebrated the inauguration of the new headquarters of the PA’s Central Elections Commission (CEC) in Ramallah.

Police and Crime / Photo of the Day / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Jerusalem: 21 Arrested in Protests Over Death of Ahuvya Sandak in Police Chase

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The entrance to Jerusalem was stormy Saturday night when 21 demonstrators were arrested during protests following the death of Ahuvya Sandak when a police vehicle rammed the car he was in.

Jerusalem / Jordan

Exposed: Jordanian Association Collected NIS 2.9 M. for Renovation of Arab Homes in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Jordan’s Hayat FM radio, which sponsored the campaign and promoted it in the Arab media, said that the residents of the Old City “are the first line of defense for the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

US / Left vs. Right / Jerusalem

At Capitol Hill Grilling, Biden Official Confirms Plans to Reopen Jerusalem Consulate for Palestinian Authority

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

McKeon did not confirm if the Biden administration’s believe that Jerusalem should remain undivided.

Left vs. Right / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem

PM Bennett Asks MK Kariv to Cancel Kotel Visit Friday for Fear of Violence

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Kariv has preciously used his parliamentary immunity as an MK to break the rules of the Kotel plaza.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Approves Plans for City's Tallest Building

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Marom Tower will have 40 floors, 80,000 square meters of office and commercial space, a hotel and conference facilities. The first 8 floors of the tower will host a cultural center, art galleries and a museum.

US / Politics / Jerusalem

Report: Democratic Congressmen Working to Prevent Reopening of Consulate in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A number of Democratic representatives have stated that they intend to act in the coming days and raise the issue with Biden in a number of ways, imploring him to reconsider the decision.

Featured / IDF & Security / Photo of the Day / Jerusalem

IDF Special Forces Run 4 Ari in Jerusalem Marathon

By Jewish Press News Desk

Some sixty soldiers in a special forces unit ran in Ari's memory in the Jerusalem Marathon.

Jerusalem / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Jerusalem School Launches Trailblazing Cyber Security Program for Orthodox Tekkies

By Jewish Press News Desk

Cyber Elite 2.0 is set to bolster Israel’s cyber industry with underleveraged talent from Orthodox communities.

Headline / History / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Newly Discovered Documents of Yemenite Olim Testify to Jewish life in Jerusalem’s Kfar HaShiloach

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Original documents belonging to Yemenite Olim from the 1880s who lived in Kfar HaShiloach were recently discovered and brought to light.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Exclusive: Jordanian Government Once Removed Graves from Jerusalem Area Currently Being Developed as a Park

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

In recent years, some residents of the Old City have been known to bury their dead sometimes in the Yosefia compound, which has become an illegal cemetery.

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