Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Rambam - Torah and Science Coexist

Arutz Sheva TV joined the annual conference on the Legacy of the Rambam (Maimonides) and visited the unique heritage center in Tiberias.

Rambam - Torah and Science Coexist

Jewish Star: Hopeful Message Recovering from Sandy

Watch Choni Goldman's first music video. Goldman was the winner of "Jewish Star 2012".

Jewish Star: Hopeful Message Recovering from Sandy

ZAKA: Rescue Mission & Suspected Soldier Abduction

Arutz Sheva TV joined the ZAKA crews as they dealt with the results of the weather and an emergency situation which was eventually cancelled

ZAKA: Rescue Mission & Suspected Soldier Abduction

Nitzan Chen Razel - The Violinist Who Sings!

Meet renowned violinist Nitzan Chen, cousin of singers Aharon & Yonatan Razel, who is now singing solo.

Nitzan Chen Razel - The Violinist Who Sings!

Videos and Photos: Stormy Winter Day in Israel

It isn't like the storms some of our readers meet abroad, but it's ours. Here's a glance at a day in Israel blessed with plenty of rain.

Videos and Photos: Stormy Winter Day in Israel

Video: Paratroopers Prepare for War on Terror

IDF releases video clip featuring special training drill which included live fire and practicing urban warfare.

Video: Paratroopers Prepare for War on Terror

Shwekey is Coming to Sing in Honor of IDF Soldiers

Arutz Sheva speaks to Hassidic music star before he sets off to Israel to take part in a big concert dedicated to Israeli soldiers.

Shwekey is Coming to Sing in Honor of IDF Soldiers

Court Ruling Preserves Caesarea's Antiquities

A court ruled that plans for a new neighborhood in Caesarea would have to be put on hold because of important archaeological artifacts.

Court Ruling Preserves Caesarea's Antiquities

New Theater Gives the Deaf a Chance to be Actors

Arutz Sheva visited the rehearsal room of the Shema theater, which is made up of a group of actors who are deaf and hard of hearing.

New Theater Gives the Deaf a Chance to be Actors

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: To Break and Create

8th Katif Center video features Ayala Azran from Neve Dkalim, who found in art and creation a way of coping with the pain.

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: To Break and Create

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: Repress the Frustration

7th Katif Center video features Avi Burstein, a farmer from Gush Katif who continues his line of work in a new piece of land.

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: Repress the Frustration

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: Army Recruitment Crisis

6th Katif Center video features Shlomit Cohen, a young mother who witnessed the disengagement as a teenager.

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: Army Recruitment Crisis

Hanukkah Clip: He Who is Afraid is the Real Hero

5th Katif Center video features Rabbi Gabi Kadosh, Ganei Tal village's rabbi.

Hanukkah Clip: He Who is Afraid is the Real Hero

Katif Hanukkah Clip: TA & Netzarim Share Same Fate

Forth Katif Center video features Einat Bloch Yefet, a young mother whose brother was murdered by terrorists in Gush Katif.

Katif Hanukkah Clip: TA & Netzarim Share Same Fate

Yeshiva Students Present Solidarity Song of Faith

Watch "Watching Over You - A Song of Faith", a music clip produced by Yeshivat Lev HaTorah following the recent turmoil in Southern Israel.

Yeshiva Students Present Solidarity Song of Faith

Lights, Camera, Chanukah!

Many musical & humorous clips can be seen on the web these days. One Chabad video presents the basic and essential "how to" for Hanukkah.

Lights, Camera, Chanukah!

The Mission for Our Sons to Complete

3rd clip from Katif Center series for Hanukkah presents Ami Shaked, Kerem Shalom Gaza crossing manager & head of Gaza defense dept.

The Mission for Our Sons to Complete

Video: The land of Gush Katif Longs for Her Sons

The second clip from the Katif Center video series for Hannukkah presents Rabbi Yitzhak Amitai, expelled from Azmona to Shomria.

Video: The land of Gush Katif Longs for Her Sons

Standing Up for Israel with Stand Up Comedy

Arutz Sheva met the participants of a unique tour of soldiarity. "Comedy for Koby" brings comedians to Israel for laughs and support.

Standing Up for Israel with Stand Up Comedy

Chinese Businessmen Connect to Israeli Companies

13 leading businessmen from China are discovering Israel "in a different way." Arutz Sheva met the group.

Chinese Businessmen Connect to Israeli Companies

JFNA Mission Experienced Missile Attacks

With $5 Million Already Pledged, JFNA delegation came to the south to assess the needs on the ground.

JFNA Mission Experienced Missile Attacks

Video: N. American Rabbis Pray in Bombarded South

Twenty rabbis toured areas of Southern Israel as part of an emergency solidarity mission of the Rabbinical Council of America.

Video: N. American Rabbis Pray in Bombarded South

IAF Leads Operation, Releases Aerial Footage

The IAF is targeting Gaza missiles and launchers as part of Operation Pillar of Defense. Footage shows attacks and takeoffs.

IAF Leads Operation, Releases Aerial Footage

Fighting Terror While Minimizing Harm to Civilians

In wake of the battle against terror, the IDF is emphasizing via the media and the web that much effort is made to avoid civilian casualties

Fighting Terror While Minimizing Harm to Civilians

New Course Teaches Profession of a Community Rabbi

The Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics was founded to give rabbis tools to effectively lead communities and congregations.

New Course Teaches Profession of a Community Rabbi

Live Video: Hurricane Sandy Hits Eastern Coast

Watch live video from the Weather Channel. The station's reporters are spread across the affected area and are reporting from the ground.

Live Video: Hurricane Sandy Hits Eastern Coast

Hundreds Gather in NYC to "Think Israel"

Hundreds attend unqiue conference addressing Israel and Aliyah related topics - jobs, high education, army service, Masa programs and more.

Hundreds Gather in NYC to "Think Israel"

Video: Hassidic Singer Dances with Haredi Soldiers

During the United Hatzalah concert, Hassidic singer Lipa Schmeltzer invited Nachal Hareidi soldiers to the stage.

Video: Hassidic Singer Dances with Haredi Soldiers

Jewish Tip: Enter Winter with Holiday Energies

Rabbi Shlomo Katz performed with Soul-Farm at 2nd Night Hakafot and spoke with us about entering the post-Holiday time of the year

Jewish Tip: Enter Winter with Holiday Energies

Video: Dancing at Cave of the Patriarchs Main Hall

For the first time in many years the Yitzchak Hall in Hebron was open for Jews on the night after Simchat Torah. Watch the 2nd Night Hakafot

Video: Dancing at Cave of the Patriarchs Main Hall

Thousands Visit ‘Samaria’s Capital’ for Sukkot

The Shomron Regional Council in cooperation with security and nature authorities opened the unique historical site of Sebastia.

Thousands Visit ‘Samaria’s Capital’ for Sukkot

Video: Evening of Modzitz Hassidut at Tovei Ha'Ir

The Tovei Ha'ir Senior Citizen Residence in Jerusalem connects to the holidays with songs and stories of the Hassidut of Modz'itz.

Video: Evening of Modzitz Hassidut at Tovei Ha'Ir

New Music Video Counters Categorization of Jews

Yaakov Shwekey's new song and video clip expresses a pure and important message - don't judge your brother, worship G-d out of love.

New Music Video Counters Categorization of Jews

Shragee - From Composer to Singer

Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski speaks with Hassidic music composer and singer Shragee Gestetner who came out with his 1st album.

Shragee - From Composer to Singer

Anglos in Israel Join Worldwide Talmud Celebration

Over 4,000 English speaking men, women & children celebrated the "Siyum Hashas" at the Jerusalem Convention Center. Another is on Thursday.

Anglos in Israel Join Worldwide Talmud Celebration

Hundreds Discuss Global Challenge of Autism

Hundreds from Israel and abroad convened in Jerusalem for ICare4Autism's International Autism Conference.

Hundreds Discuss Global Challenge of Autism

Video: Tzohar's 'User-Friendly Circumcision'

The Tzohar Rabbinic Organization has launched a new effort to assist parents circumcising their sons according to Jewish law.

Video: Tzohar's 'User-Friendly Circumcision'

A Visit to the Israel Museum Hassidut Exhibition

Join the curator of the new exhibition as we take a glimpse into the colorful life of a sector which is sometimes perceived as black & white

A Visit to the Israel Museum Hassidut Exhibition

NYBC Sings in Honor of the "Kids of Courage"

New up-to-beat musical clip pays tribute to the activity of "Kids of Courage" on behalf of children with serious medical conditions.

NYBC Sings in Honor of the "Kids of Courage"

Ivory Coast President: Historic links with Israel

PM Netanyahu meets with Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara. "Links between us are strengthening quickly"

Ivory Coast President: Historic links with Israel