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Video of the Day

Israel's Amazing New 'Namer' Troop Carrier

By Video of the Day

The Combat Engineer's can seemingly cross any obstacle.

Jewish / NY / Politics / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Video of the Day / Arts and Entertainment / Sports

Patriots' Owner Cites Chapters of the Fathers at YU's Keynote Address

By JNi.Media

“I’m not a Starbucks guy. I’m a Dunkin Donuts guy, but I like to pay for the coffee of the other folks behind me in line,” Kraft revealed.

Politics / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Israeli Arabs

New Film Depicts Arab Queers as Bridge to Peace

By JNi.Media

The film depicts an Arab society which has gone a long way towards tolerating its gay members. It also offers criticism and praise of Israeli society from the Arab point of view.

IDF & Security / US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

'Israeli Occupation Forces' Commit 'Several Violences' and Other SJP Gems

By JNi.Media

"The presence of IDF and police threatened our coalition of Arab, black, undocumented, trans, and the greater activist community."

Video of the Day

Hot To: Applying Makeup in Israel

By Video of the Day

Hana Lascov, a former LA girl describes her daily makeup routine since she moved to Israel. (We don't actually know when this video was taken, but it's great.)

Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Ivanka Trump Says NYT Distorted Facts of Father's Treatment of Women

By JNi.Media

The NYT report described "unwelcome romantic advances, unending commentary on the female form, a shrewd reliance on ambitious women, and unsettling workplace conduct."

IDF & Security / Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

Watch full Version: Knesset 'Songs in their Memory' Event Honoring Israel's Fallen

By JNi.Media

The evening featured performances by Shiri Meimon, Ninet Tayeb, Harel Skaat, Idan Haviv, Chief IDF Cantor Lt. Col. Shai Abramson, Uziya Tzadok and military bands.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Judea & Samaria

Samaria Jews Protest Being Skipped Over by Airshow on Independence Day

By JNi.Media

"It is a national flyover, paid for by all of our taxes, and, more important, bears a national meaning for all of us."

Video of the Day

"With These Hands" - Nefesh B'Nefesh 2016 Yom Ha'atzmaut Video

By Video of the Day

Presented in celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut 2016, Israel’s 68th Independence Day, “With these Hands” features veteran Israelis and new arrivals, from war hero to farmer, teacher to midwife, each building Israel in their own way.

IDF & Security / Politics / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / European Union

'Support Israel — Leave Europe' Campaign Encourages Brits to Drop EU Ties

By JNi.Media

“We encourage all eligible ex-pats in Israel and elsewhere to make sure they are on the electoral registry before the June 7 deadline to ensure they can vote."

IDF & Security / Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

Netanyahu Condemns 'Outrageous' Deputy Chief of Staff's Speech

By JNi.Media

The open rebuke was a deadly jibe at Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, who defended and supported Golan's speech and the sentiments he noted.

Guest Blog

Valkyrie Brünnhilde, The Fat Lady Sings: Ted Cruz Drops Out (With Video)

By Jeff Dunetz

Cruz did the right thing, despite the nastiness coming out of the Trump camp he showed himself to be a man of class. He will be back.

Jewish / Government / Travel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Judea & Samaria

Binyamin Council Launches Stunning Virtual Tour to Entice Tourism

By JNi.Media

An estimated 1.5 million tourists visit sites across Judea and Samaria annually.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

State Dept. Press Briefing Gets Close to Supporting UNSC 2-State Resolution

By JNi.Media

We redacted and edited the exchange to make it a tad more entertaining. But one can smell the danger hidden in the spokesman's evasions.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

Beit Horon Grocery's Security Camera Captures Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

In this video, you can see the fast-thinking shopper in the grocery store blocking the terrorists from getting in, with nothing more than a shopping cart.

Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / Islamists / Science and Tech / Intifada

Google Denies Reaching Anti-Incitement Agreement with Israeli FM

By JNi.Media

Israel wants Google to clamp down on PA's incitement to violence videos.

The Muqata

The Epidemic of Arab Terror and its Cure

By JoeSettler

Bloodlust and incitement drives them, but what turns a single terror act into a raging epidemic of Arab terror?

US / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Settler -- US Consulate Altercation Raises Question - Where's the Video Tape?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Organized Arab provocations against Settlers are always videotaped - so where's the video backing up the US's version of the event?

The Muqata / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

PM Netanytahu Tells Us How He Will Defeat Hamas (in 2009)

By Jameel@Muqata

Bibi knew back then what needed to be done. So why isn't PM Netanyahu listening to his younger self?

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

Video: IDF Retaliates Following 6 Gazan Rocket Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Friday night, 6 rockets were launched at Israel from Gaza. The IAF responded.

Video of the Day

Assad Destroys the City of Nawa

By Jewish Press Staff

This morning someone sent us a horrifying video from Syria, of people just shooting down and torturing their fellow Syrians on the street, seemingly at random, all the while screaming 'Alahu Achbar". I'm not going to link to it. It is simply too horrible. Instead, here is a video, captured by IDF security camera of […]

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Five Soldiers Questioned Over David HaNachlawi Support Photo

By Jewish Press News Desk

Five  soldiers were called into questioning by a Colonel from their unit in response to the photo of themselves they posted on the internet. The soldiers had posted a photo showing support for David "HaNachlawi" Admon, as have many thousands of other IDF soldiers. IDF senior brass are upset and concerned by what some are […]

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

Islamic Jihad Threatens Israel – in Hebrew (+Video)

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hiding in his underground rat hole, an Islamic Jihad terrorist threatens Israel.

The 10 Minute Parsha / Rabbi David Fohrman

Beshalach: What Does It Mean to Have Faith?

By Rabbi David Fohrman

Why did Miriam lead the women of the nation in a second song?

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.

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,

United with Israel

Garin Tzabar: Helping Lone Soldiers Feel At Home In Israel

By Rachel Avraham

Israel’s Garin Tzabar program, supporting ‘lone soldiers’ with no family in Israel, recently welcomed close to 360 young women and men from around the world into its care.

A Soldier's Mother

Message from a Man in Black...to a Man of Hate

By Paula Stern

Ari Lesser - you're great! I hope this video reaches around the world...

Video of the Day

Jews and Sports - A Brief History of the Maccabiah

By Jewish Press Staff

The 19th Maccabiah got under way on Thursday, and for the first time in 81 years, Jerusalem hosted the "Jewish Olympics".

The Muqata

Tisha B'Av - The Children Are Ready. Are You? (Video)

By Jameel@Muqata

Are ready for the 9th of Av? The children are....

Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religion

'Stop Crying and Let the Children Build the Third Temple’ (Video)

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

They march into the synagogue on Tisha B’Av and convince the adults to leave behind their prayer books and come with them.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Video of the Day

669 Rescues Downed F-16 Pilots (Video)

By Jewish Press Staff

Following an F-16 crash, the IDF special rescue unit 669 pulls out the flight crew from the Mediterranean ocean.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Sec. Camera Shows Man Throwing Brick at LA Temple (Video)

By Jewish Press Staff

Temple Israel was vandalized back in November, when someone wrote anti-Semitic graffiti on the building.

The Muqata

How Will the Mosque be Removed?

By JoeSettler

Temple Mount, Temple, Messiah, Rebuilt Temple, Jeremy Gimpel, Jewish Home, HaBayit Hayehudi, Tzipi Livni, Video,

HADAR

You Saw it Here First: Morsi's Call for War on Israel

By Daniel Tauber

The JewishPress.com was the first major English language Jewish/Israel news publication to have the story about the video.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran Launches Its Own "Acceptable" Version of YouTube

By Malkah Fleisher

In an attempt to meet the demands for online entertainment starved since the official censoring of YouTube in 2009, Iran’s government has created an “acceptable” version of the video site, filled with government-approved content.

Fresno Zionism

Who Killed Jihad Masharawi’s Son, Omar?

By Vic Rosenthal

Although it was widely claimed in the press that this child died in an Israeli strike, none appears to have taken place at the time of his death.

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

UPDATED: Hamas Psych Ops Emails

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hamas is sending out emails to try to convince you that they're winning the war they're losing.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Lame Terrorist Videos Make Tel-Avivians Less Worried About Being "Oudroub"ed.

By Malkah Fleisher

Two videos meant to strike fear in the hearts of Israelis have been met with snickering and mockery, with YouTube followers eager for an up-cropping of spoofs in response.

This Ongoing War

A Pillar of Fire at Night: Iron Dome in Action Over Be'er Sheva (Video)

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

The reality of what is happening is much less poetic, but astonishing when you pause to think about it.

A Soldier's Mother

Rocket Attack from Gaza (Video)

By Paula R. Stern

This is a video, taken yesterday by someone who was not very smart.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Video: IDF Drops Leaflets on Gaza, Warns Residents to Flee Hamas Areas

By Malkah Fleisher

The IDF has dispersed warning leaflets above several locations in the Gaza Strip. This video is from Thursday, November 15, over Khan Yunis.

Israel

Peres to CNN: 'No Country in the World Would Agree' to Rockets

By Daniel Tauber

In an interview with CNN last night, President Shimon Peres said that if "Gazan mothers want to sleep at night, they must understand that all mothers want to sleep at night" including Israeli mothers.

Terrorism / News Briefs

Updated: Sunday's List of Rocket Launches, Strikes, Injuries, and Damage

By Jewish Press News Desk

We've decided to open up a new list of rocket launches/strikes for Sunday. For all the previous launches up to Sunday morning  go here. Watch a video of a Red Alert in Sderot. 11:18 PM Sdot HaNegev, Shaar HaNegev 9:11 PM Netovot, Rahat, Bnei Shimon, Sdot Negev 8:1 5 PM Eshkol 8:00 PM Sderot 7:58 PM Sderot […]

CIFWatch

Arabs Sending Children to Provoke and Be Killed by Israeli Soldiers

By Adam Levick

Placing innocent Palestinian children in potentially dangerous situations, cynically hoping for a media coup stemming from any overreaction by IDF soldiers, is indeed shameful. However, such provocations by the Tamimis pale in comparison to an antisemitic Palestinian political culture which consistently sends messages to their youth that martyrdom – dying, or even murdering Israeli Jews, to advance the Palestinian cause – is one of the most important political values they should aspire to.

Politics

Yisrael Beiteinu Launches New Video Campaign

By Jewish Press News Desk

Avigdor Liberman's new and very creative YouTube video highlighting his party's achievements over the past 4 years.

News Briefs / Media

Must Watch: Latma's Love Song for Obama

By Tibbi Singer

If you don't send your friend any other You Tube video, this is the video you must send, because it really deserves to go viral.

US / Politics / News Briefs

Pro-Obama Video by Sarah Silverman’s Sister to Begin Airing in Florida

By JTA

A video in support of President Obama produced by the sister of comedian Sarah Silverman will begin airing in Florida.

Politics / News Briefs / Europe / Media

Free Gaza Movement Founder's Tweet Says Zionists Caused the Holocaust (Video)

By Gil Lavie, Tazpit News Agency

The link was posted with the tweet to an anti-Semitic video by Eustace Mullins, a conspiracy theorist and anti-Semite who claims the Jews are at war with the Western World. In the video, he claimed that the word "Nazi" is translated to mean "National Socialist" and "Zionist." Check out a Eustace Mullins clip...

Israel / News Briefs / Egypt

In Public Prayer Morsi Appeals to Allah to 'Deal with the Jews' (Video)

By Malkah Fleisher

Egypt’s Channel 1 broadcast a video of Egyptian Cleric Futouh Abd Al-Nabi Mansour, Head of Religious Endowment of the Matrouh Governorate leading an Islamic prayer service attended by Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, during which he asked Allah to kill all the Jews and all of their allies around the world. Appearing earnest in prayer, Morsi sat cross-legged, eyes closed, open raised raised in front of him, listening and answering “amen” as Mansour led a large group of worshipers in the October 19 prayer.

The Muqata

Palestinians Caught in the Act (Video)

By Jameel@Muqata

Every year Palestinians and foreign activists try to blame Settlers for cutting down olive trees. But once again Settlers have caught the Palestinians and the activists on film cutting down trees, presumably to then blame the Jews.

My Right Word

Building on Solid Ground in Yesha (Video)

By Yisrael Medad

A new video explaining the Jewish right to build in Judea and Samaria.

Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

55 Rockets and Mortars Hit South (+ Home Video)

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Monday morning Gazan terrorists launched 55 mortars and rockets at Israel. No one was injured in the attacks those some buildings were damaged. Hamas and Islamic Jihad are jointly taking credit for the attacks. The attacks began just before 6:00 AM when half a dozen mortars fell near a kibbutz in the Eshkol region. […]

This Ongoing War

Final Part of the "Allah Islam" TV Documentary Airs

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

If you saw our posting [here] about the thoughtful Israeli television series that takes a remarkably close look at Europe's Muslims, you may be interested to know that the fourth episode of the four-part series went to air this week on Israel's Channel 2, and is posted in full on the web

J.E. Dyer

Twenty-Eight Years Later, it’s Finally 1984

By J. E. Dyer

The year 1984, by Gregorian reckoning, came and went, and Americans seemed to have dodged the Nineteen-Eighty-Four bullet. We weren’t being interned for reeducation by a Ministry of Love. Although conservative, constitutionalist, limited-government ideas came under relentless attack in the mainstream media and the academy, those who expressed the ideas remained free to do so. (They in fact became freer with the lifting under Reagan of the genuinely Orwellian-named “Fairness Doctrine.”) In 2012, the atmosphere has changed.

News Briefs

The RCP Lauds Romney for his Common Sense Remarks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Rabbinical Congress for Peace which comprises over 350 of the most prominent rabbis in Israel have sent a message to Governor Mitt Romney lauding him for his common sense remarks made in a released video last week. The rabbis wrote to Mr. Romney that his remarks reflect the Torah view as delineated in the […]

Jewish / News Briefs

Rapist of Holocaust Survivor to Stand Trial

By JTA

An Australian man who allegedly raped a Holocaust survivor two decades ago will face trial.

HADAR

More Naivete from Obama: Embassy Attacks Arose from 'Natural' Protests

By Daniel Tauber

Imagine Jews launched massive protests for every anti-Semitic youtube video.

Op-Eds

Despite Media Pile-On, Romney Isn’t Toast

By Jonathan S. Tobin

So while some of us were celebrating the Jewish New Year and taking the last couple of days off from politics, it appears a video has more or less decided the election. That’s the assumption of much of the mainstream media about the impact of the release of the video of Mitt Romney speaking back in May at a private fundraiser about the 47 percent of the country that doesn’t pay taxes. They think this means it’s time to put a fork in the Republican candidate.

Politics / News Briefs / Media / Islamists

Obama, Clinton, in Ads Disavowing Anti Muslim Film which 'Must Not Be Named'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The ad, which cost some $70,000, aired on approximately seven different television markets in Pakistan, according to U.S. State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland. The statement includes clips of the President saying, "Since our founding, the United States has been a nation of respect – that respects all faiths. We reject all efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others.” But he wouldn't mention the name of the offending video. (Watch apology clip)

US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

PLO's Erekat Condemns Romney Remarks on Palestine

By Jacob Edelist

In the video, published by American magazine Mother Jones on Tuesday, Romney is seen telling donors that Palestinians have no interest in peace and are committed to the destruction of Israel. "And I look at the Palestinians not wanting to see peace anyway, for political purposes, committed to the destruction and elimination of Israel, and these thorny issues, and I say, 'There's just no way,'" Romney said.

News Briefs

Netanyahu Rosh Hashanah Message Highlights Gov't Achievements

By Daniel Tauber

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released yesterday a Rosh Hashanah youtube message highlighting his government's achievements throughout the year, displaying one government achievement per month.

Global / News Briefs / Islamists

Heartbreaking: Kidnapped US Jew Appealing to Netanyahu (Video)

By Jacob Edelist

Warren Weinstein, 71, is an American aid worker who was kidnapped more than a year ago in Pakistan. Now he is asking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for help in his release by acquiescing to al-Qaeda's demands.

The Jewish Press Blog

Latma's Rosh Hashanah Music Video

By Jewish Press Staff

Latma's Rosh Hashanah greetings music video. Enjoy!

Interviews and Profiles

Shlomo Mostofsky for Civil Court Judge (Video Interview)

By Jewish Press Staff

The Jewish Press endorses Shlomo Mostofsky for Civil Court Judge in the 5th Judicial District in Brooklyn, New York. Mostofsky is a prominent attorney specializing in family law and served for eleven years as president of the National Council of Young Israel, representing the organization in national and international venues. This video interview took place at The Jewish Press office in New York.

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Northeastern University Chaplain Encouraged Students to Support Convicted Terrorists (Video)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

For the past 15 years Abdullah Faarruq was the Muslim chaplain at Northeastern University in Boston. This week, Faarruq was revealed to be an Islamic extremist who encouraged acts of violence and who has publicly supported multiple convicted terrorists. But all traces of Faarruq suddenly disappeared from the Northeastern University website just days after his ties were announced in an article, and just before a shocking and carefully sourced video was released.

Op-Eds

The Forgotten Rachels (Video)

By Jewish Press Staff

A short video to remember all the other Rachels who were murdered by Palestinian Terrorists.

Politics / News Briefs

Jewish Democrats Slam GOP for Ron Paul Tribute, Jewish Republicans Slam Dems for Carter Speech

By JTA

"Paying tribute to this man who disparaged the U.S.-Israel relationship on Iranian television and empathized with Iran's nuclear weapons program – on top of the history of his hate-filled newsletters – is a national disgrace," the National Jewish Democratic Council said in a statement. Matt Brooks, the director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, said the video tribute was a "small price to pay" for denying Ron Paul a convention speech, and his delegates the opportunity to vote for him – agreements that the Romney campaign apparently extracted in exchange for the tribute.

A Soldier's Mother

Ready, Aim...Toast

By A Soldier's Mother

Yesterday, Gaza supporters began tweeting that Israeli helicopters were randomly firing... I saw the video. It does not look random to me.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

The Children Are Ready

By Moshe Herman

Yishai is joined by Rabbi Chiam Richman, executive director of the Temple Institute to talk about a recent video produced by Richman's organization along with the importance of the Temple Mount to the Jewish People.

Photo of the Day

Balabasta Nutty Summer Festival

By Jewish Press Staff

Just in time for its 100th birthday, the ever-evolving Machane Yehuda market has transformed itself once again, this time into one of Jerusalem's hottest summer cultural venues. On Monday nights throughout August, the shuk hosts "Balabasta" (literally, "come to the shop-stall"), a centennial carnival of sorts, complete with street performances, a collaborative wall-of-origami project, live […]

Emes Ve-Emunah

The Siyum – Postscript

By Harry Maryles

The highlight of the evening was a brief but inspiring video of the history of Daf Yomi from its inception at the first Agudah convention via until the present. Over all, The Siyum was a job well done I thought. At least here in Chicago.

Jewish / Media

YouTube Removes Hundreds of Videos in Response to New Report on Online Anti-Semitism

By Jewish Press Staff

The Online Hate Prevention Institute on Wednesday released a report documenting extensive anti-Semitism and racial hatred on YouTube, prompting the popular video-sharing website to close the account of the most egregious culprit.

Upcoming Events / Features On The Jewish World

A Celebration Seven And A Half Years In The Making

By Sandy Eller

With the countdown to the twelfth Siyum HaShas of Daf Yomi now down to the single digits, organizers of the event are working furiously to ensure that the massive event, for which all 93,000 available tickets have been sold, goes off without a hitch.

News Briefs / Media

'Kids Build Temple' Clip Viral with 73,000 Views in 5 Days

By Jewish Press Staff

A new video released on You Tube by the Temple Institute in Jerusalem definitely qualifies as viral, with 73 thousand views only 5 days after its release.

IDF & Security / Police and Crime / The Knesset / Media

Ahead of Vote, Liberman Video Touts Importance of Equal Service Law

By Tibbi Singer

On Monday, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman's party Yisrael Beytenu released a video stressing the importance of passing a law mandating equal service for all Israelis. The video shows, through dramatic graphics, how by 2020 a majority of Israelis will not be serving. Titled “One Citizenship. One Obligation. One Opportunity. One Vote,” the clip was released ahead of the planned vote on Yisrael Beytenu’s IDF, National, or Civilian Service Law Proposal this Wednesday in the Knesset.

News Briefs

Bibi Celebrates America's Independence Day

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was featured in a video message Tuesday night at the Independence Day celebration at the U.S. Ambassador’s home in Herzilya saying he “appreciate(s) deeply all that America has done for Israel.” Netanyahu expressed hope at the power of freedom’s ability to prevail, despite a skeptical society and difficulty at achieving […]

Goldstein on Gelt

The Secret to Buying the Right Stocks

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

What kind of investor are you? Do you try to time the market and jump in at the right minute? Or are you a more cautious kind of person who spends hours researching market performance before you consider buying or selling anything?

NY / News Briefs

Video: Anti-Semitic Elmo Ejected from Central Park

By JTA

A man in an Elmo costume was ejected from Central Park and hospitalized after going on an anti-Semitic rant in the middle of the New York landmark. While the man’s name was not released because he was not arrested. Police said that Monday's incident was not the first time he had been dressed as the […]

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs

Assad’s Inner Circle Ready to Flee

By Jewish Press Staff

U.S. officials are saying Bashar al-Assad’s closest supporters are secretly making plans to defect to the other side in case the Syrian dictator succumbs to attacks by the rebellion. And a Syrian activist group reported Friday that four senior officers announced they are defecting and joining the ranks of the opposition.

Felafel on Rye

The Mouse Made Me Do It!

By Tzvi Fishman

Imagine that a camera was recording your every move on the computer – would you still click on immodest sites? Would you still go astray after your eyes if you knew that a video of your doings was going to be posted on Youtube for the world to see? You may not be caught in This World, but up in the big Movie Theater in the sky, when you come before the Heavenly Tribunal, your Youtube history is going to be presented on the Big Screen for all of the Celestial Judges to see.

Holidays / Israel

Original Jewish Press Video: Beauty and Joy of Israel’s Heart – Jerusalem

By Yocheved Seidman

The streets of Jerusalem on the special day commemorating the city's reunification. A celebration of youthful energy, enthusiasm, and love of the Jewish homeland. Everyone is included and dancing together from all backgrounds in an overflowing expression of unity. Original footage 2012 shot by JewishPress.com's Jerusalem based videographer Natan Epstein. Music by Shlomo Katz, "There […]

Not A Jew - Jew

Louis C.K. – Not a Jew

By Not a Jew -> Jew

One of the main things I’ve learned about the differences between Jews and non-Jews (namely Christians) is that non-Jews place a great deal of importance on how you feel, what you believe, your intentions, your inner motivations for being good. By contrast, according my friend Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Jews “care far less about what you believe. What you do is more important.”

Israel / US

J Street Leader: Our Job is to "Move Jews" to Support Washington Politicians

By Z Street

Got that? The goal of J Street is not to represent American Jews on the left, but is instead "to move American Jews" to the left and to the Administration's/friends on the Hill's point of view, and to "provide them with cover."

Middle East / Levant / News Extra

Video: Al Qaeda's Underwear Bomb Maker A Top Concern

By Yocheved Seidman

Ibrahim Hassan Tali al-Asiri is a 28 year old Saudi citizen now living in Yemen who is expert at creating bombs that can elude detection and penetrate airport security. He is the maker of two near miss underwear bombs as well as other hidden small devices including a bomb placed in his own brother's body […]

Potpourri

Technologically Speaking

By Shani Stein Ratzker

I watch in wonder as four teenagers grab chairs around a table at a local café. They seem to be friends, or at least fond acquaintances, all joining together for a ten-day Birthright tour of Israel. I watch these boys from a balcony above, and I observe that immediately upon sitting down, three of the four boys at the table proceed to reach for their laptops. The fourth boy didn’t seem to have one with him and attached himself to his friend’s laptop. They immediately logged into their Facebook accounts and spent the remainder of their meal connecting to friends in their respective countries.

Editorial

The Eisner Affair

By Editorial Board

We would never presume to second-guess the IDF’s judgment concerning the actions of one of its officers while on duty. But several observations need to be made about the worldwide reaction to that video of IDF Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner’s striking a demonstrator with a rifle butt.

Analysis

The Lessons of the Eisner Affair

By Yoel Meltzer

For anyone who is sick of the lies and hypocrisy - be it in Israel or the world - and really wants to work for change, it's not enough to simply stand on the street corner and shout the truth. How something is said or how someone looks while performing an act frequently has more impact than anything else in the eyes and ears of the viewer.

News Briefs

Nazi Death Camp Exhibition Debuts in Shanghai

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Xinhua news agency reports that a concentration camp exhibition Nazi crimes has opened in Shanghai on Thursday. The exhibition concentrates on the Auschwitz death camp, and will remain on long-term display at the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum (SJRM), said museum curator Chen Jian. Chen described the exhibition as comprised of thirty display boards illustrating […]

Analysis

Zero Tolerance for ISM ‘Activists’

By Vic Rosenthal

These people are in effect combatants in the Arab war against Israel, albeit without guns. They do their best to disrupt operations and protect terrorist fighters, who do have guns and explosives.

Potpourri / Judaism 101

The Ultimate Title Match

By Rabbi Michoel Gros

Pesach is the time of redemption and salvation, which can often come from the most unexpected sources. Such is the story of a boxing title fight in Yankee Stadium that launched a young boy from Russia on a journey to discover his Jewish heritage in Israel.

News Briefs

Dior's Galliano Finally Replaced After Anti-Semitic Disgrace

By Jewish Press News Desk

Disgraced designer John Galliano has finally been replaced as creative director of French fashion house Christian Dior, more than a year after his racist and anti-Semitic drunk tirade in a Paris bar had been captured on video. Galliano was arrested in February, 2011, and shortly thereafter lost his job. He was charged with uttering "public […]

Op-Eds

The Joy of the Soul - Remembering 13 Year Old Shlomo Nativ HY"D

By Shlomo Vile

Three years ago on the 8th of Nisan, 5769, an Arab terrorist with an axe ran into the center of our community of Bat Ayin and killed a 13 year old Shlomo Nativ. Every year before the anniversary of this terrible event, our community comes together to remember and honor Shlomo and his family and to connect with one another.

Serials

Getzlight – Chapter VIII

By Ruchama Feuerman

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