Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Lone soldier's legacy commemorated on Memorial Day

Ten years ago, Michael Levin was killed in the Second Lebanon War - but the Lone Soldier Center in his name has given hope to hundreds.

Lone soldier's legacy commemorated on Memorial Day

Murdered Yemenite Jew: 'I'll always be a Jew'

State honors Moshe Nahari, who was murdered by a Muslim fanatic in Yemen, during Memorial Day ceremony.

Murdered Yemenite Jew: 'I'll always be a Jew'

Personal story

20 years later: Remembering the friend I lost

20 years since David Boim's murder by terrorists, childhood friend Yoni Kempinski asks his mother how it's possible to move on.

20 years later: Remembering the friend I lost

Watch: Thanks to heroic sacrifice, 'We Are Home'

Kippalive releases an uplifting song to a classic tune, celebrating the miraculous return of the Jewish nation to Israel.

Watch: Thanks to heroic sacrifice, 'We Are Home'

'We're all fragments which create a whole'

Dafna Meir's daughter, Renana, gives a moving speech at Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.

'We're all fragments which create a whole'

Watch: Yom Ha'atzmaut mega mashup

Give your ears a treat for Independence Day with a superb combo of classic Israeli hits.

Watch: Yom Ha'atzmaut mega mashup

When the 'Melody of the Souls' came down

Religious superstar Hanan Ben-Ari reveals the moving story behind his stirring song, and its connection to Memorial Day.

When the 'Melody of the Souls' came down

Interview: Are children ready for Holocaust books?

Survivor Tzipi Cohen explains why she told her story in a children's book, after many years of hiding her tribulations.

Interview: Are children ready for Holocaust books?

Haunting: Israeli star sings for the six million

Watch David D'Or at Auschwitz give first-ever performance of song written by fallen soldier whose life was changed at the death camp.

Haunting: Israeli star sings for the six million

Telling the story of the spirit of the victims

Director of Shem Olam Institute, Rabbi Avraham Krieger, discusses the organization’s mission.

Telling the story of the spirit of the victims

'Europe cannot free itself from its ghosts'

Justice Minister addresses March of the Living, recalling how the entire world abandoned the Jews in the Holocaust.

'Europe cannot free itself from its ghosts'

Rising hate crimes in the UK - what can be done?

Campaign Against Antisemitism's Jonathan Sacerdoti: "Statistics are a surprise. Britain is safe, we don't people to leave like in France"

Rising hate crimes in the UK - what can be done?

Special seder to be held for lone soldiers

480 soldiers from 35 countries to have communal seder at resort hotel.

Special seder to be held for lone soldiers

World Jews take a 'Land and Spirit' trip of Israel

Nearly 500 participants from Chabad House communities in US, Canada, UK and Australia get a taste of the Holy Land.

World Jews take a 'Land and Spirit' trip of Israel

Watch: Family of terror victim speaks to the UN

Bereaved husband and daughter of Dafna Meir, murdered at her doorstep, call for Security Council to fight incitement.

Watch: Family of terror victim speaks to the UN

'Time for Aliyah to have its own holiday'

Yom HaAliyah was marked on Sunday - and soon it might be an official holiday in Israel.

'Time for Aliyah to have its own holiday'

Watch: Judea defeats Tel Aviv in IFL finals

The Judean Rebels completed a successful title defense to defeat the Tel Aviv ‘Hotel Gilgal’ Pioneers in the Israel Football League.

Watch: Judea defeats Tel Aviv in IFL finals

R' Yoel Schonfeld: Kew Garden Hills thriving

Special interview: Arutz Sheva finds out what makes the Kew Garden Hills community in Queens unique.

R' Yoel Schonfeld: Kew Garden Hills thriving

Jailed Jews suspected of 'harming Palestinians'

Court clears for publication that nationalist activists are jailed on suspicions they harmed Arabs, but won't specify details.

Jailed Jews suspected of 'harming Palestinians'

Att'y: Shin Bet crackdown 'tragedy for democracy'

Dozens protest outside Petah Tikva courtroom where three Israeli Jews are being tried for an unknown crime; still denied legal counsel.

Att'y: Shin Bet crackdown 'tragedy for democracy'

Watch: New life for the 'national Passover hymn'

Israeli PJ Library is set to distribute a special new book version of a classic holiday song to infants at day care centers nationwide.

Watch: New life for the 'national Passover hymn'

Jewish activists clash with police outside court

Dozens protest detention of three Jewish youths accused of 'nationalistically-motivated crimes', denied lawyers.

Jewish activists clash with police outside court

Watch: Israel prepares for tsunami

The last major tsunami in the Mediterranean Sea was over 800 years ago, but that doesn't mean Israelis shouldn't be prepared for one.

Watch: Israel prepares for tsunami

Watch: Aunt and niece - two generations of Aliyah

Arutz Sheva meets a new immigrant and her aunt, who speak about immigration then and now.

Watch: Aunt and niece - two generations of Aliyah

Bennett: The Right doesn't hate Arabs

Jewish Home party leader criticizes MK's opposition to treating Jewish and Arab women in the same ward; 'The Right doesn't hate Arabs.'

Bennett: The Right doesn't hate Arabs

Watch: Discussing Jewish life in Germany

Arutz Sheva speaks to two Bnei Akiva emissaries to Germany, who discuss Purim in the wake of terror and preparing for Pesach.

Watch: Discussing Jewish life in Germany

Jews wounded in Brussels arrive in Israel

Two Belz Hasidim who were wounded in last week’s Brussels bombings taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital.

Jews wounded in Brussels arrive in Israel

Ukrainian olim: 'Israel is a gift from God'

New olim from Ukraine express their joy at making aliyah. 'Absorption Ministry welcomed us. I feel good. I feel that they care about me.'

Ukrainian olim: 'Israel is a gift from God'

Secret Jews, survivors, Israelis in 3 generations

Mukosieiev family makes aliyah from Ukraine, tells how grandmother hid her Judaism, mother survived Holocaust.

Secret Jews, survivors, Israelis in 3 generations

'Surprised' Deri: Hurry the investigation

In first response to corruption investigation against him, Shas head offers to cooperate and asks police to 'hit the gas and do it quicker.'

'Surprised' Deri: Hurry the investigation

IDF officer shot, moderately injured in accident

Victim admitted to Beilinson Hospital in moderate condition; circumstances of the incident still under investigation.

IDF officer shot, moderately injured in accident

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets new Yemenite immigrants

New olim who returned to Israel after thousands of years in a secret operation speak about the anti-Semitism and theft they suffered.

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets new Yemenite immigrants

Video interview

'Unbearable' double standards for terrorists, Jews

Daughter of rabbi accidentally killed by soldier demands leaders 'be accountable' for silence then, uproar at terrorist's death now.

'Unbearable' double standards for terrorists, Jews

'I nearly died because of IDF fire restrictions'

Former soldier critically wounded in suicide bombing defends soldier on trial for shooting terrorist in the head; 'He's not a murderer.'

'I nearly died because of IDF fire restrictions'

Samaria businessmen check out the French boycott

Delegation travels to Paris to see how BDS threats are playing out, makes advances in business cooperation.

Samaria businessmen check out the French boycott

Watch: Purim meets Mission Impossible

In a fun take on the classic Purim songs, acapella group Kippalive releases 'Mission Purimpossible.'

Watch: Purim meets Mission Impossible

'Israel is the only country that would do this'

Magen David Adom officials summarize the operation to bring back to Israel the wounded victims from the attack in Istanbul.

'Israel is the only country that would do this'

Protest: Don't let Palestinians on our buses

In wake of terror attacks taking advantage of access to Israeli transport, residents demand answers for their security.

Protest: Don't let Palestinians on our buses

Israelis murdered by ISIS in Istanbul reach home

IDF delegation lands back in Israel with the 3 Israelis murdered and 5 victims suffering considerable wounds on board.

Israelis murdered by ISIS in Istanbul reach home

Five wounded Israelis arrive from Turkey

Magen David Adom delegation arrives in Turkey to assist in the treatment and flying back of victims in Istanbul attack.

Five wounded Israelis arrive from Turkey