Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Synagogue and church partner teach a lesson of coexistence

In wake of Colleyville hostage crisis, Rabbi Ari Hart speaks about his congregation's partnership with a local African American church

Synagogue and church partner teach a lesson of coexistence

Dr. Mike Evans recounts being at the scene of Colleyville terrorist attack

Dr. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion Museum, recounts witnessing the Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis up close.

Dr. Mike Evans recounts being at the scene of Colleyville terrorist attack

Top doctor: 'I hope this will be the last wave of coronavirus'

Dr. Orly Greenfeld speaks with Israel National News about Omicron & how to raise the reliability of antigen tests.

Top doctor: 'I hope this will be the last wave of coronavirus'

Likud MK:

Likud MK: Netanyahu emerges as winner even he if agrees to plea bargain

MK Shlomo Karhi: In the current state of affairs, Netanyahu emerges victorious even if he goes to plea deal.

Likud MK: Netanyahu emerges as winner even he if agrees to plea bargain

He stopped a stone-throwing attack, and police took his weapon

Gush Etzion man uses warning shot to end stone-throwing attack on women and children, is summoned for questioning while attackers are free.

He stopped a stone-throwing attack, and police took his weapon

Terror Victim's Sister:

'We want to make sure Eli's life wasn't given up in vain'

Eli Kay's father and sister join Supreme Court hearing on bid by terrorist's family to have home demolition orders revoked.

'We want to make sure Eli's life wasn't given up in vain'

With latest volume, Talmudic Encyclopedia marks 75 years of compiling halakhic knowledge

Rabbi Professor Avraham Steinberg explains the significance of the Talmudic Encyclopedia marking 75 years and its future online.

With latest volume, Talmudic Encyclopedia marks 75 years of compiling halakhic knowledge

Sending the national religious emissaries off to the Diaspora

World Mizrachi movement holds Shlichut Fair ahead of next year's mission in the Diaspora.

Sending the national religious emissaries off to the Diaspora

Rabbi David Stav: Abuse needs to be 'uprooted from our society'

Rabbi David Stav, chair of the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, says that the Chaim Walder case has been an "ugly hour."

Rabbi David Stav: Abuse needs to be 'uprooted from our society'

Police officer to Jew on Temple Mount: Don't bow your head

Police officer on Temple Mount filmed preventing Jew from bowing his head, apparently so that he doesn't pray on the Mount.

Police officer to Jew on Temple Mount: Don't bow your head

Daniella Weiss: Government must go, but Netanyahu was not loyal to the land of Israel

"Netanyahu laid the ground for much of what Bennett is doing; neither can be trusted on Land of Israel issues."

Daniella Weiss: Government must go, but Netanyahu was not loyal to the land of Israel

'The right to enter the land of Israel is the birthright of every Jew'

The Chief Rabbi of South Africa, Rabbi Warren Goldstein, says that Israel's travel ban has been traumatic for Diaspora Jews.

'The right to enter the land of Israel is the birthright of every Jew'

Dr. Orly Greenfeld: 'COVID-19 can cause complications, effects lasting a long time'

'We don't want herd immunity for an illness like this, goal is to prevent infection as much as possible,' Dr. Orly Greenfeld says.

Dr. Orly Greenfeld: 'COVID-19 can cause complications, effects lasting a long time'

Bnei Akiva Winter Camps

Fun, Snow, Zionism & COVID regulations at the World Bnei Akiva winter camps

We spoke with World Bnei Akiva representatives from Chile, Australia and Antwerp, summing up the fun and content-packed winter camps. Watch.

Fun, Snow, Zionism & COVID regulations at the World Bnei Akiva winter camps

Researcher: Building economic bridges will bring regional cooperation

In his new book, Eyal Hashkes writes about building economic ties between Israel and Arab nations as a way to advance normalization.

Researcher: Building economic bridges will bring regional cooperation

Orthodoxed: The story of a man's journey to Orthodox Judaism

Entrepreneur and filmmaker Berel Solomon tells the story of how he went from the nightclub world to becoming Orthodox in new documentary.

Orthodoxed: The story of a man's journey to Orthodox Judaism

Amb Danny Danon to Israeli government: 'Let our people come home'

Ambassador Danny Danon, Chair of World Likud, calls for more flexibility to allow Diaspora Jews to enter Israel.

Amb Danny Danon to Israeli government: 'Let our people come home'

Watch: Friends sing at bed of accident victim

Friends of Yaniv Me'oded, injured in accident in Samaria, came to Beilinson Hospital to rejoice and dance around his bed.

Watch: Friends sing at bed of accident victim

Photo exhibit preserves memories of deceased loved ones

"Heirlooms: Memory and Cherished Objects" is a unique show that preserves memories through photos that "celebrate life, hope, and choice."

Photo exhibit preserves memories of deceased loved ones

"Generational damage"

Rabbi Elchanan Poupko: Miss Universe is ok but visiting Jews are not?

Rabbi Elchanan Poupko questions why Israel is not allowing American Jews to enter but makes exceptions for events such as Miss Universe.

Rabbi Elchanan Poupko: Miss Universe is ok but visiting Jews are not?

2021 Sees 30% global surge in Aliyah, record-breaking immigration from US

New figures also show highest Aliyah from France in four years, increase in arrivals from South Africa.

2021 Sees 30% global surge in Aliyah, record-breaking immigration from US

Senior US official:

Senior US official: There's engagement with Israeli government on settlement issue

Ahead of US National Security Advisor's visit, senior US official blames previous administration for Iran's intensification.

Senior US official: There's engagement with Israeli government on settlement issue

Terror victim's brother: Response should be construction, not destruction

Brother of Yehuda Dimentman says construction will show terrorists murder will not make the Jews go away.

Terror victim's brother: Response should be construction, not destruction

Condition of father whose children were killed in collision improves

Yaniv Me'oded, whose three children were killed in a collision, is now fully conscious and breathing on his own.

Condition of father whose children were killed in collision improves

Gantz: It is possible & necessary to put an end to Iran's time-dragging strategy

Defense Minister Gantz: "Iran does not have real bargaining chips. Both overt and covert actions will be expanded”

Gantz: It is possible & necessary to put an end to Iran's time-dragging strategy

Hundreds gather for funeral of terror victim Yehuda Dimentman

Funeral begins for young father murdered by terrorist in Samaria.

Hundreds gather for funeral of terror victim Yehuda Dimentman

Building bridges of friendship between American Christians and Israelis

Scott Phillips explains why it's vital to bring the next generation of Christians to Israel to connect with the modern Jewish State.

Building bridges of friendship between American Christians and Israelis

Israeli mothers rediscover Israel through Momentum

Momentum inspires Jewish mothers and fathers to reconnect with Israel "through the lens of the soul."

Israeli mothers rediscover Israel through Momentum

Israeli Arab organization bridges the gaps between Jews and Arabs in Israel

Yoseph Haddad, CEO of Together – Vouch For Each Other, is on a mission to connect Israeli Arabs to Israeli society.

Israeli Arab organization bridges the gaps between Jews and Arabs in Israel

American Zionist orgs of all stripes are united in their love of Israel

Herbert Block, Executive Director of AMZ, explains why the American Zionist movement is stronger today than ever before.

American Zionist orgs of all stripes are united in their love of Israel

Nicole Raviv: From huge American stadiums to feeling at home in the land of Israel

Singer Nicole Raviv, who performed at the IAC summit, talks about her journey from singing for the New York Islanders to moving to Tel Aviv.

Nicole Raviv: From huge American stadiums to feeling at home in the land of Israel

Barak Ravid tells INN:

Barak Ravid: Trump replied to Netanyahu's 'annexation' speech 'What's he talking about?'

Barak Ravid, author of “Trump's Peace,” gives insight into the relationship between Netanyahu & Trump and says "Trump still loves Israel".

Barak Ravid: Trump replied to Netanyahu's 'annexation' speech  'What's he talking about?'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Jews need to learn from BLM

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach says that American Jews are in shock over the number of anti-Semitic attacks going on in the United States.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Jews need to learn from BLM

Joe Zevuloni: Biden admin is 'by far the worst ever for Israel'

Israeli businessman and activist Joe Zevuloni talks about the Biden admin as well as Trump's "very concerning" remarks about Netanyahu.

Joe Zevuloni: Biden admin is 'by far the worst ever for Israel'

Ethiopian-born Jewish Agency emissary brings 'core of Israeli diversity' to US Jews

Sigal Kanotopsky, Jewish Agency Regional Director for the Northeast U.S., says her role is to "bring core of Israel to those communities".

Ethiopian-born Jewish Agency emissary brings 'core of Israeli diversity' to US Jews

Yishai Fleisher: Israeli Americans are 'proud of their Israeliness'

Yishai Fleisher, Hebron spokesperson, talks about how Israeli Americans are passing their love of Israel and Israeli culture to their kids.

Yishai Fleisher: Israeli Americans are 'proud of their Israeliness'

Adele's Song: A powerful story of returning to the Jewish people

"Adele's Song" tells the story of a Holocaust survivor who hid her Jewish identity only to return to the family at the end of her life.

Adele's Song: A powerful story of returning to the Jewish people

Birthright CEO: Covid has caused massive deficit of young Jews visiting Israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel CEO Gidi Mark says that since the pandemic started, 150,000 young American Jews have not be able to visit Israel.

Birthright CEO: Covid has caused massive deficit of young Jews visiting Israel

Confirmed COVID-19 case on PM Bennett's flight to Israel

PM Bennett and entire entourage are quarantining, will undergo another PCR test soon.

Confirmed COVID-19 case on PM Bennett's flight to Israel

Rabbi Zvi Gluck: "Some of the entry rules to Israel don't make sense"

Amudim helps Americans enter Israel during the pandemic. "Israeli government is bending over backwards & people are doing whatever they can"

Rabbi Zvi Gluck: "Some of the entry rules to Israel don't make sense"