Elul 27, 5776, 9/30/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Demographics Rabbi Sacks understands Europe better than the PopeIt is ironic that a Jewish religious leader understands Europe’s disaster more clearly than the Pope. It also seems that Lord Sacks cares more about Europe’s roots than the head of Catholicism. Demographic changes in JerusalemWhile Jewish majority has declined since reunification of Jerusalem in 1967, data suggests that trend may be reversing itself. 25% of Jewish students enrolled in haredi systemHaredi school system nearly doubles in size in since 2000, overtakes national religious as second largest in Israel. Why is the PA hiding Palestinian emigrationLeading Israeli demographer claims Palestinian Authority employing several ploys to falsely inflate its population statistics. Israeli demographics working in Jews' favorDemographics Expert Yoram Ettinger presents nine-point optimistic analysis. Expert: Kerry ignores demographicsFormer Amb. and demographer Yoram Ettinger notes Jewish presence in Israel is stronger than ever - making a 'one-state' solution possible. Israeli Jewish, Arab birth rates now evenIsrael's Jewish population has increased its birth rate significantly in recent years, and is now almost on par with the Arab birth rate. Demographics the Best Tool to Predict EconomyThe study of demographics can be one of the most important tools for predicting the economic growth. Just How Many Arabs Are in Israel?PA's stats bureau releases official figures: there are 4.68 million Arabs in Gaza-Judea-Samaria, and that's set to grow with 40% under 14. Ettinger: Jewish Growth Due to Israeli OptimismAmbassador Yoram Ettinger says the Israeli Jewish population grows because of a number of convergent factors, the most vital being optimism. How Many Arabs, Jews Live in Judea-Samaria?Gap of over one million people in census data from Judea-Samaria population counts; experts accuse PA of falsifying, omitting information. Former NSW Premier Carr's 'Pivot' Away from IsraelFactual errors in Bob Carr's words make his claims unfounded. ISIS Video Targets Older Recruits for Patrol DutyFootage revealing a special patrol unit for older jihadists reveals extent of ISIS's organization as a terror group. Muslims Love Death, Europe is Tired of LifeThey both hate Israel. 'History Proves Israel Can Withstand US Pressure'Former envoy to US insists Israel can and should stand up to US pressure - particularly under 'dramatically weak' Barack Obama. 20% of Israelis Feel More 'Jewish' Than 'Israeli'Most Israelis feel more or equally 'Jewish' as they do 'Israeli,' poll reveals. But will they in the future? 'No Arab Demographic Time Bomb,' Say ExpertsYoram Ettinger and Mark Langfan debunk demographic threat; current trend leads to 80% Jewish majority in Judea, Samaria by 2035. UN 'Politicized' Report Inflates Area C ArabsFormer IDF colonel who helped draw Areas A, B, C maps slams UN claim of 300,000 Arabs in Area C. The real number is around 70,000. Liberman: Israel’s Border to be ‘Near Highway 6’Liberman supports agreement, but asks how new PA state will handle 3 million new Arab residents. Demographer: 62% Jewish is Not EnoughIsrael cannot annex Judea and Samaria and remain a viable state, demographer argues. Fischer: Hareidi Birthrate ‘a Problem’Bank of Israel head makes controversial statements about hareidi, Arab families in a farewell address. UJA Releases Largest Diaspora Study EverThe UJA-Federation of New York has released the data from the largest Jewish community study ever conducted outside the State of Israel. Jewish Growth Speeds Up in Judea, SamariaThe already-high Jewish growth rate in Judea and Samaria has picked up speed. Fastest growth is outside ‘settlement blocs.’ Jewish Families Largest in Judea, SamariaFamily Day findings show high birthrate in Judea and Samaria, increase in number of single-parent households. Study: Which Academics Leave Israel?The Central Bureau of Statistics looks at who leaves Israel, who stays, and the ties between schools and citizenship. Rivlin: Settlements Guarantee our Existence‘Settlements don’t threaten our existence, they guarantee it,’ Rivlin tells Peres. He sympathizes with Israeli Arabs over ‘demographobia.' In Future, Half the Population Won't EnlistHebrew U expert: The changing birthrate among different sectors may lead to a point where half the people be exempted from military service. Jewish Birthrate Up, Arab Rate Down in JerusalemThe Jewish birthrate in Jerusalem is higher than the Arab birthrate, putting an end to reports of an Arab demographic threat. US Majority is New Minority: White Births at 49%Equal rights and affirmative action legislation may someday have to be applied to white Americans, given current census figures. Israel Approaches 8 Million at 64As Israel prepares to celebrate its 64th year, the population stands at almost 8 million – an almost tenfold rise from 806,000 in 1948. Report: Israel's Jewish Births Up 20%An Interior Ministry Report shows Israel's Jewish birth rate is upwhile Arab birthrates are down - promising Israel's future will be Jewish. |
