Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

JCNY 2022:

Efrat and its late founder to be honored at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC

Efrat will be receiving a special prize at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference on May 22 in New York City.

Efrat and its late founder to be honored at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC

Meretz MK to INN:

Meretz MK to Israel National News: Eliminating terrorists increases terrorism

MK Mossi Raz prefers the current government even though it is too right-wing for his liking.

Meretz MK to Israel National News: Eliminating terrorists increases terrorism

On Memorial Day:

At the close of Memorial Day, Yehuda Dimentman's parents prevented from reaching Homesh

Despite being promised entry, soldiers kept bereaved parents waiting for 4 hours at the barrier, until they were finally allowed through.

At the close of Memorial Day, Yehuda Dimentman's parents prevented from reaching Homesh

Imaginative new interactive video puts you in Ben Gurion's office in 1948

"David Ben Gurion Escape Rooms" is a new interactive video about David Ben Gurion and the founding of the State of Israel.

Imaginative new interactive video puts you in Ben Gurion's office in 1948

World Bible Contest brings together young Jews from around the world

This year's World Bible Contest is a unique event with Jews from many countries, including communities participating for the first time.

World Bible Contest brings together young Jews from around the world

Bamba, Coke, Memory – a unique way to commemorate Juha, a fallen IDF officer

Bamba, Coke, Memory is a special initiative that uses the life story of Major Yochai ‘Juha’ Kalangel to inspire others in acts of gratitude.

Bamba, Coke, Memory – a unique way to commemorate Juha, a fallen IDF officer

Bereaved mother: The people of Israel give me hope

Luba Mosko, whose son fell in the Second Lebanon War, tells INN how the public's turnout on Memorial Day helps her.

Bereaved mother: The people of Israel give me hope

'Suffocating pain'

Bereaved families explain shouts at Bennett during ceremony

Families of terror victims tell Israel National News why they shouted at the prime minister during state Memorial Day ceremony.

Bereaved families explain shouts at Bennett during ceremony

Florida governor issues special Israel Memorial Day message

'I stand shoulder-to-shuolder with Israel,' says Governor Ron DeSantis, touting his pro-Israel record and efforts against BDS.

Florida governor issues special Israel Memorial Day message

Abortion controversy:

Abortion controversy: Efrat believes in informing women and empowering them to choose

Roe vs. Wade is in the headlines, but Efrat focuses on the 81 thousand babies born due to their aid. "We don't get involved in politics."

Abortion controversy: Efrat believes in informing women and empowering them to choose

'Memorial Day is what gave us Independence Day'

Israel National News speaks with Mordechai Solomonov about his son David OBM, who was killed in action.

'Memorial Day is what gave us Independence Day'

IDF Casualty Officer:

IDF Casualty Officer: 'For them, every day is Memorial Day'

Maj. Yael Hermolin: "It's my privilege to be there for the families of those men and women in whose merit we have a state."

IDF Casualty Officer: 'For them, every day is Memorial Day'

JCNY 2022:

JCNY 2022: 'Silent freeze' jeopardizing new building in Gush Etzion

Josh Hasten, International Spokesman for Gush Etzion, will be speaking at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 22.

JCNY 2022: 'Silent freeze' jeopardizing new building in Gush Etzion

Shas MK:

Shas MK: We support Netanyahu and won't back a different candidate

MK Moshe Arbel tells Israel National News in interview that his party will stand behind Netanyahu's candidacy for Prime Minister.

Shas MK: We support Netanyahu and won't back a different candidate

Founder of Shalva disabilities organization excited to be Independence Day torch lighter

Kalman Samuels, Shalva founder and president, looks back on how far Israel has come over 30 years in integrating people with disabilities.

Founder of Shalva disabilities organization excited to be Independence Day torch lighter

Forging next level connections to make Israel relevant to Diaspora Jews

Roi Abecassis, Head of WZO Spiritual Services Department, will be speaking at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 22.

Forging next level connections to make Israel relevant to Diaspora Jews

20-Year High:

38,000 new immigrants to Israel in a single year

Israel reports highest level of immigration in 20 years, with 38,000 new immigrants entering the country since the last Independence Day.

38,000 new immigrants to Israel in a single year

Marching through the death camps as an Arab

For the first time, a representative of the UAE participates in the March of the Living alongside the ambassador of March of the Living UAE.

Marching through the death camps as an Arab

Celebrate Israel Parade returns to New York City, together with the Jerusalem Conference

New York City’s Celebrate Israel Parade is taking place on May 22 and this year it will be followed by the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference.

Celebrate Israel Parade returns to New York City, together with the Jerusalem Conference

Anna Suzette Pfeiffer:

Anna Suzette Pfeiffer: 'I am a descendant of nazis, now volunteering in Israel'

Anna Suzette Pfeiffer is a young German with Nazi ancestors making up for the past by volunteering at an Israeli rehabilitation village.

Anna Suzette Pfeiffer: 'I am a descendant of nazis, now volunteering in Israel'

'Antisemitism combaters' meet

Katharina von Schnurbein: More antisemitism, but more willingness to fight it

Dozens of global officials tasked with combating antisemitism met in Israel to brainstorm on how to end the world’s oldest hatred.

Katharina von Schnurbein: More antisemitism, but more willingness to fight it

Watch: 2022's March of the Living

March of the Living begins in Poland, with eight Holocaust survivors present - possibly for the last time.

Watch: 2022's March of the Living

360 degrees in Auschwitz: A virtual visit to the death camp

Miriam Cohen, from the 'Victory of the Spirit' project, talks about how the virtual tour of Auschwitz came to be. 'It was a miracle.'

360 degrees in Auschwitz: A virtual visit to the death camp

9 Holocaust survivors rescued from Ukraine arrive at Ben Gurion Airport

The body of Holocaust survivor Aharon Skamorovsky, who was rescued from Kyiv and died in Kishinev, also brought on the flight to Israel.

9 Holocaust survivors rescued from Ukraine arrive at Ben Gurion Airport

Sheba field hospital:

Sheba field hospital in Ukraine providing vital medical care

Sheba Medical Center's field hospital in Ukraine is providing essential medical care and supplies to Ukrainians fleeing the war zone

Sheba field hospital in Ukraine providing vital medical care

Dani Dayan:

Dani Dayan: 'Israel is the guarantee there will never be another Holocaust'

Yad Vashem Chair speaks about Holocaust remembrance ahead of his speech at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in NY on May 22.

Dani Dayan: 'Israel is the guarantee there will never be another Holocaust'

"Struggle is failing"

"Struggle is failing": Antisemitism peaked globally in 2021

On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry publishes its Annual Report on Antisemitism

"Struggle is failing": Antisemitism peaked globally in 2021

Dr Mordechai Kedar:

Dr Mordechai Kedar: Only a 'credible threat' from the Biden admin will deter Iran

With the Iran nuclear talks not likely leading to a deal, Dr Mordechai Kedar believes that the Biden admin finally woke up to reality.

Dr Mordechai Kedar: Only a 'credible threat' from the Biden admin will deter Iran

Temple Mount limitations:

Temple Mount limitations: ‘This is apartheid against Jewish people’

Attorney Nati Rom: “People of the Bible must come out against discrimination and racism against Jews on the Temple Mount."

Temple Mount limitations: ‘This is apartheid against Jewish people’

Passover: Unity in the wake of controversy

Tzohar's Rabbi David Stav speaks to Arutz Sheva about the messages of Passover in the wake of current events and issues.

Passover: Unity in the wake of controversy

Gantz:

Gantz: Those terrorists who throw rocks harm those who wish to celebrate Ramadan in peace

Defense Minister Benny Gantz took part in a security situation assessment on Wednesday and addressed recent tensions in the region.

Gantz: Those terrorists who throw rocks harm those who wish to celebrate Ramadan in peace

Rabbi Haggai Londin:

Rabbi Haggai Londin: 'Passover is a time of order - in soul and in spirit'

Rabbi Haggai Londin, of the Sderot Yeshiva, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the essence of the Festival of Passover.

Rabbi Haggai Londin: 'Passover is a time of order - in soul and in spirit'

Economist:

Economist: Interest rate move is testimony to strength of Israeli economy

Economist and mortgage consultant Be’eri Gurtler Har-Tuv speaks about the Bank of Israel interest rate increase and the Israeli economy.

Economist: Interest rate move is testimony to strength of Israeli economy

Special Jerusalem Haggadah:

Special Jerusalem Haggadah: 'Jerusalem has to be in the heart of every Jewish person'

Attorney Yehuda Zaretski, Founder and Chairman of the "Bridge of Gold" foundation, speaks about his life's mission in honor of Jerusalem.

Special Jerusalem Haggadah: 'Jerusalem has to be in the heart of every Jewish person'

Helping wounded soldiers achieve true liberation

Rabbi Uriel Vigler, of Chabad Manhattan and Be'Lev Echad, speaks about Passover and Chabad's program helping wounded IDF soldiers heal.

Helping wounded soldiers achieve true liberation

Warsaw:

Preparing for the giant refugee Passover Seder in Warsaw

Chabad Warsaw has been helping Ukrainian Jewish refugees in Poland and is preparing a large seder for them at a hotel.

Preparing for the giant refugee Passover Seder in Warsaw

MK Nir Barkat:

MK Nir Barkat: 'Israel must take sides on Ukraine and align with US'

MK Nir Barkat believes only new elections and a return to a center right government can solve the issues Israel currency faces.

MK Nir Barkat: 'Israel must take sides on Ukraine and align with US'

Watch: Ishay Lapidot sings 'Vehi she'amda'

At a Colel Chabad event for orphaned bar mitzvah boys, MK Idit Silman goes onstage, asking singer Ishay Lapidot to sing 'Vehi she'amda.'

Watch: Ishay Lapidot sings 'Vehi she'amda'

Four days later:

Four days later: Bennett visits Tel Aviv bar which was attacked

PM at Ilka Bar in Tel Aviv: We will not let our enemy disrupt our lives. We will not let them defeat us.

Four days later: Bennett visits Tel Aviv bar which was attacked

Terror victim's widow

Terror victim's widow: 'My son will grow up without a father'

Barak Lufan Hy"d was a married father of three. His first son was born just five months ago.

Terror victim's widow: 'My son will grow up without a father'