Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Fighting Misconceptions on YESHA

What brings a successful businessman to leave the world of high-tech and dedicate his life to the Jews of the Land of Israel? Meet Naftali Bennett.

Fighting Misconceptions on YESHA

Video: Visit Samaria with TNL

On this week's episode of TNL, join Ari and Jeremy as they visit the hills of Samaria and learn about the area's culture, history and heritage.

Video: Visit Samaria with TNL

Peres 'Disappointed' in Spain?

President on visit to Madrid delivers stern warnings about dangers posed by Iran but adds a lighter note as well.

Peres 'Disappointed' in Spain?

Jslm Street Relates to Egypt

4th season of TNL opens with a "Meet the Street" segment about the events in Egypt, helping the Mubaraks and suggesting Ari & Jeremy as Pharaohs

Jslm Street Relates to Egypt

'We Con the World' Gets Prize

Israel's Media Watch honors group that produced "We Con the World," which mocked Western media's portrayal of terrorists aboard the Mavi Marmara.

'We Con the World' Gets Prize

IDF Facebook-Twitter Commando

Arutz Sheva meets the army's special team for dealing with the information war online: the IDF New Media desk.

IDF Facebook-Twitter Commando

TNL in Florida - Meet the Guests

Watch the latest edition of TNL featuring: Dep Consul Gen. Hirschson, ZOA’s Mort Klein, AFSI's Helen Freedman, Joyce Kaufman & Councilman Williams.

TNL in Florida - Meet the Guests

Religious Girls on Stage

Students present play based on a story by S. Y. Agnon. The goal: to connect to literature, to elderly people and to one another.

Religious Girls on Stage

Watch Florida Salute Israel

TNL in Jerusalem Across America brings the soul of Jerusalem to Florida. This week join us as we "meet the streets" of Jerusalem and Florida.

Watch Florida Salute Israel

Disabled Children Tour Israel

"Wish at the Wall" is a special project which brings disabled and ill children to Israel with their parents. Arutz Sheva TV met this year's group.

Disabled Children Tour Israel

Jon Voight on Jonathan Pollard

Actor Jon Voight discusses the Pollard case, and reveals the secret conversation that could have changed everything.

Jon Voight on Jonathan Pollard

Video Report: Huckabee in Israel

Special Feature: Israel National News TV brings you the highlights from Mike Huckabees statements to the press during his visit to Israel

Video Report: Huckabee in Israel

Israel and Europe Space Co-op

A first of its kind agreement on cooperation in space exploration was signed between Israel and the European Space Agency (ESA).

Israel and Europe Space Co-op

Students Bike for Pollard

The B'nei Akiva Nechalim yeshiva's annual bicycle trip was dedicated this year to Jonathan Pollard, who is still in prison in the United States.

Students Bike for Pollard

'Killer Paper' to Preserve Food

Scientists at Bar Ilan University have created a “killer paper” that they hope can be used to preserve food by fighting bacteria.

'Killer Paper' to Preserve Food

Doves Over the Sky of Jerusalem

Dozens of doves released on the roof of Beit Yonatan in Jerusalem as an act of solidarity with Pollard, Gilad Shalit and residents of Beit Yonatan.

Doves Over the Sky of Jerusalem

Countering Anti-Israel Protest

An anti-Israel demonstration in San Diego turned into a pro-Israel event as a large group came to loudly and joyously counter the protest

Countering Anti-Israel Protest

Exhibition: Iran and the Jews

Join a visit to a new unique and in-depth exhibition which presents, for the first time, the legacy of almost 3,000 of Iranian Jewry.

Exhibition: Iran and the Jews

Youtube Campaign: Free Pollard

A video clip is aiming for as many views as possible as part of a last-ditch effort to influence Obama to pardon Pollard.

Youtube Campaign: Free Pollard

IDs Immediately Upon Landing

1000 new immigrants will be arriving during the next few weeks. The authorities are ready with a bureaucracy-free absorption process.

IDs Immediately Upon Landing

Stormy Weather? Time to Windsurf

INNTV filmed the stormy waves of the Mediterranean and met the intrepid Israeli windsurfing champ who sett out to sea on the stormiest day of all.

Stormy Weather? Time to Windsurf

Will Carmel Forest Renew Itself?

INNTV visits the Carmel forest a week after the wildfire and speaks with JNF officials about its plans to renew the area.

Will Carmel Forest Renew Itself?

Volunteer Jeeps for Special Kids

Jeep owners who volunteer in ZAKA emergency Jeep unit gathered to take children with special needs on a fun and exciting jeep ride. INN was there.

Volunteer Jeeps for Special Kids

Watch the Maccabeats Perform!

Watch "Candlelight" - the new Chanukah music video clip by Maccabeats, the young Jewish acapella group.

Watch the Maccabeats Perform!

Kosher Chanukah Music Fest Opens

The Or Ba'Heichal festival opened on the eve of Chanukah. Event is an alternative to shows that are innapropriate for the observant.

Kosher Chanukah Music Fest Opens

What Settlers do to Olive Trees

A new video on the web shows what the 'settlers', the Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria, really do to olive trees. Shocking? Maybe for some.

What Settlers do to Olive Trees

Slurpees are Here, and You?

Freezee, the Slurpee style slush drink, can be found in a number of stores in Israel. Some say that this helps them come and stay in Israel.

Slurpees are Here, and You?

Looks, Tastes & Feels Like Meat

INNTV visits "IsraFood Expo 2010" and tastes curry chicken, goulash and shawarma, all with no meat and based only on soy protein.

Looks, Tastes & Feels Like Meat

Video: Congressmen for Pollard

A group of 39 U.S. congressmen call on President Obama to release Jonathan Pollard. INN TV brings you excerpts from the press conference.

Video: Congressmen for Pollard

Interview: Mendy Werdyger

Hassidic Music Singer Mendy Werdyger came out with his 5th studio album. The album is entitled "Tomid B'Chol Yom" ("Always, Every Day").

Interview: Mendy Werdyger

Tourist Number 3,000,001

The Tourism Ministry welcomed record-breaking tourist no. 3,000,001 in a festive ceremony at Ben Gurion airport. INNTV was there.

Tourist Number 3,000,001

"U.S. Commitment is Limited"

Minister Uzi Landau explains that any U.S. commitment to Israel regarding the freeze is limited.

"U.S. Commitment is Limited"

IDF Goes "Green"

At the IDF Officers' School, future commanders learn about saving the environment.

IDF Goes "Green"

UN: Ghajar Withdrawal 'One Step'

The UN praises Ghajar withdrawal as "a step" toward resolution.

UN: Ghajar Withdrawal 'One Step'

Mothers' Influence on the Army

Among many topics, the "Women and Security" conference dealt with the influence mothers have on the IDF and the way Israel's enemies preceive it

Mothers' Influence on the Army

Israel's High Quality Satellite

IAI presents OptSat 3000 - the third generation of optical observation satellite. Here's looking at you, Ahmadinejad!

Israel's High Quality Satellite

91-Year-Old Bar Mitzvah Boy

Israel National News meets 91-year-old Eliezer (Hans) De Leeuw, who marked his Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem 78 years later than expected.

91-Year-Old Bar Mitzvah Boy

Israeli Unmanned Combat Vehicle

The AvantGaurd Unmanned Vehicle, which was developed in Israel, can carry out dangerous combat asignements without endangering forces

Israeli Unmanned Combat Vehicle

Ariel Cultural Center Opens

Hundreds of Ariel residents attend opening of new cultural center in the city, despite leftist attempts to stop it.

Ariel Cultural Center Opens

Airport Boasts Security Methods

In wake of recent terror threats, Israel National News joins an international delegation on a visit to Ben-Gurion, Israel's main airport.

Airport Boasts Security Methods