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Remembering Begin

By Photo of the Day

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C), Benny Begin (R) and Israeli president Reuven Rivlin (L) attend a ceremony at the grave of former prime minister Menahem Begin in Mount Olives as they mark 23 years since his death. February 23, 2015.

Jewish / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem

New Jerusalem Entrance Highway to Be Named for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

By Jewish Press News Desk

A new highway planned for the entrance to Jerusalem and to bring motorists through the Har Nof neighborhood will be named after Rabbi Ovadia Yosef whose home was located there. Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz said Highway 16, to be named in memory of the rabbi, will connect with the entrance to Begin Highway near Sha'arei […]

Shiloh Musings

Why Did Ben Gurion Agree to Army Exemptions for Haredim?

By Batya Medad

Ben-Gurion would do anything to make sure that Menachem Begin's Herut Party would stay out of power.

Fresno Zionism

Jabotinsky Understood, 102 Years Ago

By Vic Rosenthal

Over a century ago, Jabotinsky argued that apologizing too much practically means accusing one's self.

Op-Eds

Respect for Rabbis in the Political Sphere

By Meir Indor

This is Torah. This is its rightful place in all our lives, both private and public.

Rubin Reports

Understanding Israel's Upcoming Election

By Barry Rubin

Netanyahu’s impending victory is due to the fact that the prime minister has done a reasonably good job, the economy is okay, terrorism is low, he’s kept out of trouble.

HADAR / Israel Elections 5773

Can the Likud Survive without the 'Feinschmeckers'?

By Daniel Tauber

In depth analysis of the Likud's final list for the Knesset (part II in a series).

Monitor

A Neglected Anniversary

By Jason Maoz

With all the media attention paid to the recent 40th anniversary of the Munich Olympic massacre, another anniversary – this one related to something far more consequential in terms of Israel’s history – slipped by relatively unnoticed.

Op-Eds

Ze’ev Jabotinsky: Civil Rights Champion

By Dr. Rafael Medoff

The popular image of the Jews who took part in battles for black civil rights is of liberal activists and idealistic college students. Yet several important early civil rights efforts in the United States and South Africa were undertaken by officers of the Irgun Zvai Leumi, the Jewish underground militia in British Mandatory Palestine.

Israel / Middle East / Levant

Egyptian Grand Mufti in Jerusalem

By Malkah Fleisher

Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa, a top Egyptian Islamic cleric, came to Jerusalem to show support for Palestinian claims to eastern Jerusalem on Wednesday, breaking a long-standing taboo imposed by Muslim clerics, professional and private organizations against visiting Israel.

Op-Eds

Bibi Will Fail, Like Other PMs Who Evicted Jews: Begin, Sharon, Olmert

By David Wilder, Tazpit News Agency

When the storm-troopers crashed the party early Wednesday afternoon, very few people were home. Most were at their "other homes," getting ready for Passover. It only took a few minutes for the hundreds of police, border police, soldiers and riot squad to round up a few women and kids, and see them to the door. Quiet, peaceful, almost pastoral. Almost. But not quite.

Analysis

Preempt Iran -- At All Costs!

By Yoram Ettinger

A discussion about the cost of a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities that reflects skepticism and acquiesces to a nuclear-armed Iran ignores precedents, plays into Iran's hands, and threatens Israel's existence.

Knesset Corner

Are Small Parties Good for Democracy?

By Jeremy Saltan

The Jewish Press' Knesset Insider discusses the potential for electoral reform in Israel.

News Briefs

3 Likud Ministers Oppose Likud Bill Authorizing Migron Outpost Community

By Jewish Press Staff

MKs Begin, Eitan, and Meridor implore PM Netanyahu to enforce High Court decision.

Serials

Getzlight - Chapter I

By Ruchama Feuerman

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