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MainAll News All News Yom HaGirush—the inside storyFrom Morocco to India, Yemen to Afghanistan, centuries of legacies were incinerated with barely a murmur from the world. Op-ed. Pennsylvania city's menorah vandalized before start of HanukkahA menorah in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania was vandalized on Friday night, two days before the start of Hanukkah. Bennett at Hanukah lighting: A good spirit is blowing in IsraelPM, president light candles for 2nd night of Hanukkah with soldiers in IDF Nativ conversion program. Liliana Segre awarded Legion of Honor by French presidentItalian senator for life and Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre has received the National Order of the Legion of Honour from France. Hanukkah miracle: Shooting victim released from intensive careCondition of Aharon Yehuda Imergreen, who was seriously wounded in Hamas shooting attack in Jerusalem, improves. The set-up on ‘Debating Israel and Apartheid’Members of a panel to speak at a conference of the American Historical Association essentially hold the same negative views on Israel.Op-ed. Israel to US: Military presence in MidEast if Iran talks failSources in Israel say Jewish State sent messages to US saying only a credible military option will ensure success of nuclear talks. Lapid lights Hanukah candles at 10 Downing StreetForeign Minister Yair Lapid celebrated the second night of Hanukah with the Prime Minister and Chief Rabbi of England. ANALYSIS: Iranian UAV's are increasingly threatening stability in the Middle EastIran has used UAVs to attack US forces, attack the Iraqi PM, and supply terror groups across the Middle East. Rabbinical org blasts Duke student gov for vetoing approval of campus pro-Israel clubCoalition for Jewish Values denounces decision as "unacceptable," calls it a "double standard at play." World Squash Championship cancelled after Malaysia bans Israeli teamWorld Squash Federation announces cancelation of 2021 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship in Malaysia, citing visa problems, Omicron. Hanukkah candles lit at Western Wall in memory of Eli KayFamily of man killed in Hamas attack at Western Wall participates in Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony at holy site. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey officially resignsTwitter co-founder says it is time for him to step aside. Sweden reelects first female PM for 2nd time in less than a weekSweden's first female prime minister who resigned on Wednesday after less than eight hours in office has been reelected with a minority gov. Gantz: Israel has shared intelligence on Iran's nuclear violationsDefense Minister says Iran must pay price for stalling talks as it races towards a nuclear weapon. Biden: Omicron cause for concern, not panicUS President provides update on new COVID variant which has world spooked. NASA spacecraft will test smash an asteroid to 'save the planet'Experiment will test whether knocking asteroid off trajectory could one day be used to prevent a space rock from crashing into the Earth. Lapid: The strong aren't always wrong, the weak aren't always rightForeign Minister meets British PM Johnson, speaks of connection between democratic countries. Minister Kahana: No miracle will help us if we are not unitedReligious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana participates in candle lighting ceremony for the 2nd night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall. Reimagining Hannukah as the festival of victoryVictory, a forcing of one’s enemy into submission and achieving one’s military aims is a positive goal in Judaism and Jewish history. Op-ed. Prince Edward Island provincial legislature lights its first menorahThe legislature of Prince Edward Island lit its first ever public menorah on its lawn to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. Pfizer CEO: New vaccine against Omicron variant could be ready in 100 daysPfizer CEO Albert Bourla says original vaccine likely still effective against new COVID variant, but will develop new vaccine just in case. Report: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to step downTwitter shares rise 11% following reports co-founder Jack Dorsey to step down to become fashion designer or massage therapist. Suspect in murder of 17-year-old Lital Yael Melnik released to house arrestHaifa court orders Edward Kachura released to house arrest, refusing to extend his arrest for a 15th time. The Girl That Made A Famous Rabbi CryThe image of seeing their crushed car, and all the blood...It haunts me to this very day. Man arrested on suspicion of being suicide bomber at Haifa hospitalPA resident in Israel illegally arrested after saying he will be a 'martyr' at entrance to Rambam hospital. No explosives found. Bennett, Liberman agree: National service wages to rise by 50%PM: National service employees do holy work. Just as we raised soldiers' salaries, we are raising their salaries. BBC pundit apologizes for comparing soccer game to 'a Holocaust'BBC 5 soccer pundit apologizes on-air for saying West Ham faced “a Holocaust” in an away game against rival Manchester City. Unusual meeting at Communications Minister's office: 'It's not against you.'Minister Yoaz Hendel meets hasidic leaders, senior rabbis, assures them, 'We take care of every Israeli citizen.' First known Chinese language dreidels produced for Kaifeng JewsShavei Israel produces hundreds of Dreidels with Mandarin text for Chinese Jews. 'Lenient sentence for terror accomplice gives license to murder'Accomplice in murder of Yehuda Guetta sentenced to just 10 months behind bars. Yossi Dagan decries military court's decision. 60-year-old man saved after choking on jelly donutYoung children and the elderly are at higher risk of choking on spongy foods, United Hatzalah chief says. Japan bars foreign visitors due to new variantJapan said it would shut its borders to foreign visitors to prevent spread of 'Omicron' variant. 'I warned that the Meron celebration would be uncontrollable'Police officer in charge of licensing, security, says entire Lag Ba'omer event should have been managed by means of ticketing, entry limits. 'No chance Shaked will topple the government she created'Likud MK Yariv Levin admits the low likelihood that either Shaked or Benny Gantz will join Likud in alternative government. Foreign Min. Lapid: Iran coming to talks only to get sanctions lifted'Iranians will play for time, earn billions, and covertly advance their nuclear program,' Foreign Minister Lapid warns. Bennett's message to the world: A murderous regime like Iran should not be rewardedBennett delivers message ahead of nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna. 'Do not give in to Iran's nuclear blackmail.' Yitzhar spy: Agent's wife revealed his identity"Hardly anyone in Yitzhar knew him," says current resident. "That's why there was no real shock when we found out." Pressure still on haredi party to join government?Senior sources in coalition still haven't given up hope that haredi parties may join government. MK Gafni: 'My answer was no.' Is 'vaccine apartheid' responsible for Omicron?In an unvaccinated population, COVID can spread unchecked and mutate faster. 3.5 billion people have yet to receive a vaccine shot. Israeli government clarifies: These are the new entry regulationsIsraelis, fully vaccinated B1 visa holders allowed entry to Israel, those with B2 visas require entry permit. Harvard psychologist discusses how to achieve a rational societySteven Pinker says in some realms, we're not always after objective truth. 'We may just be trying to make our own side look good.' Wind challenges snowmakers for China Winter OlympicsAhead of Winter Olympics in China, snowmaker says heavy wind is hampering efforts. Following up a life-saving rescue with a birthVolunteer EMT leaves work to save a man with miraculously quick resuscitation and continues on to help a pregnant woman with contractions. Anti-Semitic flyers in Beverly Hills blame 'the Jews' for COVID-19Beverly Hills Police Dept has promised additional patrols throughout Hanukkah. World first: Top experts formulate international ethical code for ancient DNA researchAs the field of ancient DNA research expands, experts formulate international ethical code to guide researchers in their work. It's my murdered child's birthdayBereaved mother writes: My angelic, generous, musical and loving daughter is gone while terrorist Ahlam Tamimi is alive and free in Jordan. Haaretz publisher: Shalhevet Pass' parents to blame for the murder of their daughter"Shalhevet was killed because of her parents' irresponsibility in thinking they could raise children in a war zone," wrote Amos Schocken. Fauci: I represent scienceNIAID director accuses critical voices of being 'anti-science,' raises possibility of 'reboosts.' 'We'll have to see how things roll out.' Israel and the new ‘Old Europe’The new German government and upcoming French elections create challenges for Israel’s foreign policy which must adapt to them. Opinion. New US Ambassador: I will be making my home in JerusalemTom Nides, the new US ambassador in Israel, arrives in the country to begin his term in the position. Hannukah: Flickering lights in dark timesThe special rules of Hannukah lights parallel the Maccabean struggle against the Greeks but also how Judaism meets foreign philosophies. Israeli expert: Vaccine is best tool we have against Omicron variantNo evidence Omicron COVID-19 variant has spread in Israel, says Prof. Ran Balicer, chair of Health Min. experts advisory team on COVID-19.Rabbi Aryeh Spero discusses the miracle of HanukkahRabbi Aryeh Spero speaks to Newsmax about the fight for a national identity and the miracle of Hanukkah. Methods of leadership regarding public issuesBarricading within their own camp caused some rabbis to forfeit Torah values such as settling the Land, natural sciences, and the IDF. Finance Ministry refuses to compensate airline companies for losses due to restrictionsForeign arrivals barred from country for two weeks; government says: "These are normal business risks." In first, remains of Sanhedrin-era building discovered in YavneRemains of a building dating from the time of the Sanhedrin are uncovered in Yavne, along with 'impressive' cemetery. |
