Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Obama Visits Israel Museum, Sees Dead Sea Scrolls

President Obama's 2nd day in Israel began with a joint tour in the museum with Israel's Prime Minister at the "Shrine of the Book".

Obama Visits Israel Museum, Sees Dead Sea Scrolls

2 Rabbis, 2 Styles - New Jewish Music

Sappir - a newly formed music group that is taking Jewish world music to the next level.

2 Rabbis, 2 Styles - New Jewish Music

Photos: 111 Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvah

111 boys who have reached the age of Bar celebrated in a unique event organized by Colel Chabad in Israel.

Photos: 111 Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvah

A Jewish Star 2013 - The Auditions Begin

Watch the 1st episode of the Jewish music reality series with judges Lipa Schmeltzer, Yehudah Solomon, & Yeedle Werdyger.

A Jewish Star 2013 - The Auditions Begin

Torah Scroll Written by Thousands of Jews

A new Sefer Torah, written by over 200 thousand Jews, was dedicated at the Western Wall.

Torah Scroll Written by Thousands of Jews

Rabbinate Stops Kashrut Fraud in Tel Aviv

Arutz Sheva joined the Kashrut Fraud Department of the Chief Rabbinate for their activities on the streets of Tel Aviv.

Rabbinate Stops Kashrut Fraud in Tel Aviv

The Spirit of the Shomron in the Heart of Tel Aviv

Businessmen from central Israel and "settlers" from Samaria meet for an evening of solidarity and support for the community of Itamar.

The Spirit of the Shomron in the Heart of Tel Aviv

Watch OU Pesach Kashrut Webcast

Pre-Pesach webcast with Rav Yisroel Belsky and Rav Hershel Schachter. Broadcast Live from OU World Headquarters.

Watch OU Pesach Kashrut Webcast

Musicians Unite Voices, Cry Out: Free Pollard

New clip joins worldwide efforts to bring to the release of Jonathan Pollard, in light of President Obama's upcoming visit to Israel.

Musicians Unite Voices, Cry Out: Free Pollard

'Every Supporter of Israel Should be Active'

Arutz Sheva interviewed Rabbi Doug of TV's “Taped with Rabbi Doug”, who attended the AIPAC 2013 policy conference.

'Every Supporter of Israel Should be Active'

Hopefully the U.S. Cut Will be a Blip on the Radar

Arutz Sheva interviewed Eli Groner, Israel’s Minister for Economic Affairs to the United States, at the AIPAC policy conference.

Hopefully the U.S. Cut Will be a Blip on the Radar

Rabbi Froman Loved Everyone

Attendees at the funeral of Rabbi Menachem Froman describe him as a man who tried to build bridges and find a common language with Arabs.

Rabbi Froman Loved Everyone

Watch New Musical Co-op by Kalfa & Katz

Naftali Kalfa is continuing with his musical project of duets. In their 2nd clip together, Kalfa & Shlomo Katz sing: Ana Hashem (Please G-d)

Watch New Musical Co-op by Kalfa & Katz

Bennett's Direct Videos to Connect with the Public

Bayit Yehudi Chair to use YouTube to directly speak with audiences around the world. Bennett's first video tells his story and agenda.

Bennett's Direct Videos to Connect with the Public

Purim Eve: Volunteers Seek to Help Drunken Youths

The "Learn & Live" volunteers patrolled the streets of Jerusalem on Purim eve to offer assistance and guidance to the youth.

Purim Eve: Volunteers Seek to Help Drunken Youths

Evacuees: Gush Katif Exists - the People Exist

The Gush Katif Heritage Center tells the story of the land which was evacuated in 2005, the legacy, the ideals and the vision.

Evacuees: Gush Katif Exists - the People Exist

"Tour Shomron" - Wine, Coffee and Nature

At the Intl. Tourism Conference, Arutz Sheva TV met the representatives of the Samaria Council who came to attract tourists to their region.

"Tour Shomron" - Wine, Coffee and Nature

Israel's "Master Chef" - Kosher Opens New Horizons

Arutz Sheva meets Winner of TV cooking contest, participant in new Kosher Gourmet magazine. "Kosher and gourmet can coexist", he says.

Israel's "Master Chef" - Kosher Opens New Horizons

Intel: Double the Export, Investing in Education

Arutz Sheva TV speaks with Mooly Eden, president of Intel Israel. Eden notes the contributions of Intel Israel to Israel and the world.

Intel: Double the Export, Investing in Education

Writing Responsa Online: Benefits and Pitfalls

Rabbis and teachers who answer questions on Jewish law on the Internet gathered to discuss their work and the challenges they face.

Writing Responsa Online: Benefits and Pitfalls

CleanTech - Int'l. "Green" Conference and Expo

The 17th annual international event for Clean Technologies took place this week in Tel Aviv.

CleanTech - Int'l. "Green" Conference and Expo

After the "Smart-Phone", Meet the "Smart-Shower"

An Israeli company strives to revolutionize showers and baths with digital "smart" technologies.

After the "Smart-Phone", Meet the "Smart-Shower"

Parties Recommend Netanyahu, Hareidim Fear Rift

Representatives of the elected lists arrived at the President's Residence to declare their recommendation for the next PM.

Parties Recommend Netanyahu, Hareidim Fear Rift

Intl. Conference Salutes Israeli Space Community

Delegations from around the world discuss co-operation in developing space research the Ilan Ramon Space Conference.

Intl. Conference Salutes Israeli Space Community

Video: Planned Mini-Golf Park in Ashdod

A mini golf park that is being planned for the city of Ashdod will be the first of many such parks throughout Israel.

Video: Planned Mini-Golf Park in Ashdod

Party Representative on Election Night Broadcast

Watch the pre-recorded interviews with members of Likud, Bayit Yehudi, Hatnua and Yesh Atid. As featured on our special live broadcast.

Party Representative on Election Night Broadcast

Video: JNF Celebrates Tu B'Shvat

The JNF launches its celebrations in honor of Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees on which it is customary to plant trees.

Video: JNF Celebrates Tu B'Shvat

Video: Friends Eulogize Ariel Mayor

Avi Zimmerman and Heather Johnston, representatives of two organizations that contribute to Ariel, eulogize its mayor Ron Nachman.

Video: Friends Eulogize Ariel Mayor

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