Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Early Purim Fun for the Disabled

The Kav Lachayim organization held its annual pre-Purim 'happening' with activities and shows for disabled children

Early Purim Fun for the Disabled

Co-Existence in Jaffa

Co-existence is alive and well in Jaffa despite attempts by ousiders to prove the opposite, its Yeshiva administrator Ariel Elimelech told Arutz 7.

Co-Existence in Jaffa

Wolpe and Marzel Interrogated

Rabbi Wolpe and Baruch Marzel were interrogated by the police over support for soldiers who refused orders to evict Jews from their homes.

Wolpe and Marzel Interrogated

Remembering the Slain Sons

Bereaved father of Mercaz Harav victim and Yeshiva student who was close to the victims speak to Arutz Sheva on the 2nd anniversary of the attack.

Remembering the Slain Sons

Video: Defying the Freeze

The building freeze officially exempts public buildings, but residents took matters in their own hands when no permit was issued for a pre-school.

Video: Defying the Freeze

Conf: Living the Lunar Calendar

Conference in Jerusalem toured the wonders of the lunar calendar. On display: 4,000 year old tablet that mentions Shvat holidays.

Conf: Living the Lunar Calendar

Israel and NASA Partnership

NASA Representative: "I can't even begin to tell you the number of technologies that Israel can contribute to the future of man-space exploration."

Israel and NASA Partnership

The End to Astronauts?

NASA Chief speaks about sending another Israeli astronaut, the mission of saving the planet from asteroids, and commercial flights to the moon.

The End to Astronauts?

Video: Auschwitz Blueprint

Arutz Sheva TV visits the new exhibit at the Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial Museum which presents the blueprints of Auschwitz- Birkenau.

Video: Auschwitz Blueprint

JA Improving Absorption

Director of Jewish Agency Immigration and Absorption Dept: Improving absorption process is an essential goal; it will attract more immigrants

JA Improving Absorption

Is there Intra-Israeli Racism?

Dr. Zeev Hanin, Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Absorption: There are difficulties and struggles, but this is not racism.

Is there Intra-Israeli Racism?

Excellence- in Memory of Ramons

Ta'asiyda is a branch of the Manufacturers Association of Israel which Educates the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers

Excellence- in Memory of Ramons

Goal: Export Like in Dec. 2008

Shraga Brosh, President of the Manufacturers Association of Israel speaks with Arutz Sheva TV about Israel and the worldwide economic crisis

Goal: Export Like in Dec. 2008

Fuad: Buy "Made in Israel"

Minister of Industry Trade and Labor, Ben Eliezer: We must strengthen Israel by buying items created and developed in the country

Fuad: Buy "Made in Israel"

Obsessive Behavior or Religion?

Psychiatrist Dr. Berelowitz speaks with Arutz Sheva TV about the connection between religious observance and psychology.

Obsessive Behavior or Religion?

Agaddahs – Facts or Allegories?

The Lander Academic Institute and Bar Ilan University held a two day conference focusing on traditional Agaddah Rabbinic literature of legend.

Agaddahs – Facts or Allegories?

Concessions Won't Stop Hostility

Dr. Dan Shiftan spoke at a Gush Etzion conference, called for dividing the land between Jews and Arabs but added that Arabs will remain hostile.

Concessions Won't Stop Hostility

'Arabs Mock Israel's Gestures'

Palestinian Media Watch explains the importance of monitoring the Hamas and Fatah media in order to understand the Arab's intentions and goals

'Arabs Mock Israel's Gestures'

Ettinger: US Respects Defiance

Yoram Ettinger, former consul general in the US, said the American government does not want a wimp as an ally in the region

Ettinger: US Respects Defiance

'Stop Radicals Damage to Right'

Udi Segal of Channel 2 television blames nationalists for allowing radicals to be in the center of media attention on "settlers."

'Stop Radicals Damage to Right'

Video: IDF Rescues Man in Haiti

Documentation of the rescue of 52-year-old Haiti man by the IDF emergency delegation in Haiti

Video: IDF Rescues Man in Haiti

Yesha Heads Seek Likud Support

Heads of Judea and Samaria local government and Likud municipal leaders met with Minister Cachlon in wake of the construction freeze.

Yesha Heads Seek Likud Support

Interview: IDF Homefront Officer

Video: IDF Homefront Officer discusses preparing for terror, evacuations, supplying information and preparedness regardless of forecasts

Interview: IDF Homefront Officer

ZAKA Volunteers' Resilience

Dr. Ronny Berger, from the NATAL Israel Trauma Center, praises Israeli ZAKA volunteers, who collect body parts for burial from emergency sites.

ZAKA Volunteers' Resilience

Video: Senator McCain in Israel

Watch the full video of the press conference held in Jerusalem by U.S. Senators McCain, Lieberman, Barrasso and Thune.

Video: Senator McCain in Israel

Expert: Obama Failed in Mideast

Prof. Eitan Gilboa doesn't believe there is any way to change the attitude of the US administration with regard to Israel.

Expert: Obama Failed in Mideast

Useless Talks Increase Violence

Professor Hillel Frisch: As long as there is no actual partner, the peace talks cause only harm and an increase in violence

Useless Talks Increase Violence

Bar-Ilan Foreign Student Protest

The Bar-Ilan University Student Union protested against a hike in fees for the translation of exams from Hebrew to English.

Bar-Ilan Foreign Student Protest

The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook

The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook brings the stories and home recipes of the survivors. The income of the sales is directed to charity.

The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook

Video: Speech of Zionist Sheikh

Watch the "Zionist Sheikh" Palazzi's full speech - "The First, Second and Third Israelite Temples of Jerusalem in the Qur'an and Islamic Tradition"

Video: Speech of Zionist Sheikh

Theology Students Visit Judea

Mayor of the Judea community of Efrat hosted a group of German speaking theology students on Thursday and answered their political inquiries.

Theology Students Visit Judea

PUAH: 1,200 Babies per Year

Arutz Sheva TV attended the 10th annual conference of the PUAH Institute which has helped thousands of couples suffering from infertility.

PUAH: 1,200 Babies per Year

Pre-birth Genetic Tests

Rabbi Gideon Weitzman of the Puah Institute speaks with Arutz Sheva TV about pre-birth tests for genetic problems in the fetus.

Pre-birth Genetic Tests

Rabbis Convene in Jerusalem

The annual worldwide conference for rabbis brought approximately 150 representatives from Israel and the Diaspora to Jerusalem

Rabbis Convene in Jerusalem

Metzger: New Halacha Initiatives

Chief Rabbi of Israel spoke with Arutz Sheva TV about two initiatives that are intended to prevent the violation of the Jewish rules of Pesach.

Metzger: New Halacha Initiatives

Pro-Israel Zambian Politician

Dr. Saviour Chisimba, Zambian presidential candidate, supports Israel and its war against terror

Pro-Israel Zambian Politician

'Anti-Terror Deterrence Works'

Marking a year after ground forces entered Gaza, Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon visited wounded soldiers and said the campaign was successful.

'Anti-Terror Deterrence Works'

"Zionist Sheikh" In Jerusalem

Jerusalem activist Aryeh King met the Israel-supporting Sheikh, who is on a visit from Italy, in East Jerusalem

"Zionist Sheikh" In Jerusalem

Video:Jewish Presence at Neguhot

Dozens of Land of Israel activists showed a Jewish presence on the Neguhot road, which, partially passes through areas controlled by the PA

Video:Jewish Presence at Neguhot

Demands for Post-Freeze Plans

Yesha Council Chairman Danny Dayan explains the purpose of the protest tent set up near the PM's residence

Demands for Post-Freeze Plans