David Rosenberg

David Rosenberg

News writer. Immigrated from Oakland, California in 2003

News by David Rosenberg

'Book Law' banning discounts repealed

Knesset repeal of law prohibiting discounts on newly published books has some on the left up in arms.

'Book Law' banning discounts repealed

Labor collapses to just 8 seats in latest poll

Left-wing plummets to all-time low in new poll, while Yesh Atid, UTJ, and Jewish Home surge.

Labor collapses to just 8 seats in latest poll

American Jews strongly back gay marriage, abortion

Poll finds Jews most libertine religious group in America, more likely to support abortion and gay marriage than those without religion.

American Jews strongly back gay marriage, abortion

MK denounces marriage - but calls for gay marriage

Merav Michaeli celebrates marriage ceremony of gay couple, feminizes traditional wedding blessing.

MK denounces marriage - but calls for gay marriage

Sara Netanyahu to stand trial?

Police say enough evidence exists to build a case charging First Lady Sara Netanyahu with fraud.

Sara Netanyahu to stand trial?

Rabbi stabbed in Ukrainian synagogue

Ukrainian man attacks rabbi with scissors after inquiring about possible employment opportunities. 'He could have murdered me,' says rabbi.

Rabbi stabbed in Ukrainian synagogue

'He went to sleep - but never woke up'

Tragedy in the capital: Jerusalem toddler passes away in his sleep.

'He went to sleep - but never woke up'

Abbas looks to include deadlines at peace summit

PA leader seeks to maximize impact of French peace summit, including international monitors, time caps, and division of Jerusalem.

Abbas looks to include deadlines at peace summit

Calls for revenge as Hevron terrorist laid to rest

Terrorist killed after being neutralized was laid to rest in Hevron on Saturday, as residents waved Hamas flags calling for revenge.

Calls for revenge as Hevron terrorist laid to rest

Labour reinstates member accused of anti-Semitism

Leader of 'Momentum' faction accused Jews of financing 'African holocaust', now reinstated by UK's Labour party.

Labour reinstates member accused of anti-Semitism

Mir yeshiva evacuated as fire breaks out

Three firefighting crews battle blaze in Jerusalem yeshiva.

Mir yeshiva evacuated as fire breaks out

Sanders reps to push party towards Palestinians

Sanders representatives chosen to help draft party platform demand Democratic Party use clout to pursue 'justice for Palestinians'.

Sanders reps to push party towards Palestinians

Son of terror victim sues Bezeq

Alaa Abu Jamal, who murdered Rabbi Krishevsky in 2015, was employed by Bezeq despite his open support of terrorism.

Son of terror victim sues Bezeq

Arab Bank to pay terror victims over Hamas funding

Bank reaches settlement with plaintiffs, sets aside $1 billion to cover claims.

Arab Bank to pay terror victims over Hamas funding

3.2 million immigrants to Israel

Latest aliyah statistics show more American Jews moving to Israel - and their top destinations once they arrive.

3.2 million immigrants to Israel

Yehuda Glick, Yaakov Asher sworn into Knesset

New MK uses inaugural speech to decry Palestinian state, but says 'anyone who does not pity Palestinians, lacks basic humanity.'

Yehuda Glick, Yaakov Asher sworn into Knesset

US voices concern over new Israeli coalition

'Most right-wing coalition in Israel's history raises legitimate questions', says State Department spokesman.

US voices concern over new Israeli coalition

State Dept. raps Clinton over emails

State Dep. Inspector General issues report ruling Democratic frontrunner violated rules, was aware of hacking attempts into private server.

State Dept. raps Clinton over emails

PA schools use drama to teach students to kill

Palestinian Authority schools use mock executions of Israelis and propaganda plays to prepare the next generation of murderous terrorists

PA schools use drama to teach students to kill

Arab MK: 'Liberman less dangerous than Yaalon'

Joint List MK gives backhanded praise to incoming Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, says he is less of a threat than Yaalon.

Arab MK: 'Liberman less dangerous than Yaalon'

Suspected double murder in Rishon Letzion

Young couple found dead in Rishon apartment. Police searching for murdered woman's ex-boyfriend.

Suspected double murder in Rishon Letzion

Evidence suggests explosion onboard EgyptAir 804

Egyptian investigators say human remains found from downed EgyptAir flight indicate plane was downed by an explosion.

Evidence suggests explosion onboard EgyptAir 804

Unemployment rate falls to lowest in decades

Despite global slowdown, Israeli unemployment rate falls below 5% for first time in decades.

Unemployment rate falls to lowest in decades

Negotiators claim coalition deal near

With coalition negotiations on the verge of a final agreement, Jewish Home demands changes in security cabinet operations.

Negotiators claim coalition deal near

Matisyahu to headline anti-BDS event at UN

Jewish reggae singer to perform at UN General Assembly as part of conference against BDS.

Matisyahu to headline anti-BDS event at UN

Protests against Amnon Yitzhak in Modiin Illit

Hundreds of demonstrators attempted to disrupt speech by Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak in haredi city.

Protests against Amnon Yitzhak in Modiin Illit

Housing prices continue to rise

Report reveals failures of Moshe Kahlon and Yair Lapid to lower housing costs.

Housing prices continue to rise

Kurdish leader demands statehood

Terrorism has rendered old order obsolete, says Kurdish president; the time has come for a Kurdish state.

Kurdish leader demands statehood

Netanyahu urges Likud MK to remain in Knesset

First-term Likud MK tells Prime Minister he will be leaving Knesset for 'personal reasons'.

Netanyahu urges Likud MK to remain in Knesset

Fire forces evacuation in western Samaria

Blaze near Elkana neighborhood forces partial evacuation of town.

Fire forces evacuation in western Samaria

Austria: Far-right loses presidential race

Initial results suggest far-left candidate Alexander Van der Bellen has won Austrian election, beating out Freedom Party's Norbert Hofer.

Austria: Far-right loses presidential race

Driving instructors block TA-Jerusalem highway

As the nation's driving testers remain on strike for two months, instructors are fighting back with a unique road closure.

Driving instructors block TA-Jerusalem highway

'Its a synagogue, church, and mosque all in one'

Joint house of prayer for Muslims, Jews, and Christians to be built in Berlin.

'Its a synagogue, church, and mosque all in one'

'Bibi lost his way, this is not leadership'

Outgoing Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu over deal with Liberman.

'Bibi lost his way, this is not leadership'

Arabs sue for right to import non-kosher meat

Arab businesses demand exemption from law banning import of non-kosher meat into Israel.

Arabs sue for right to import non-kosher meat

Egyptian airliner explodes mid-air

Witnesses claim fireball streaked across sky over southern Greek islands. Terrorism not ruled out.

Egyptian airliner explodes mid-air

Coalition negotiations with Yisrael Beytenu begin

At start of formal negotiations, Likud Minister Levin promises to try and wrap up negotiations in one day, Liberman backs him.

Coalition negotiations with Yisrael Beytenu begin

Israel headed for a recession?

Israeli businesses take a hit in 2016, signaling possible recession as growth fails to meet expectations.

Israel headed for a recession?

'Liberman as would be a disaster for haredim'

Haredi parties nervous Liberman would use position to push for tougher measures against yeshiva students avoiding the draft.

'Liberman as would be a disaster for haredim'

'Liberman accepted Netanyahu's offer'

Senior officials say coalition agreement could come as early as Thursday.

'Liberman accepted Netanyahu's offer'