Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Why did the Rabbi Hold the Goat?

Holding a young goat, Rabbi Yehuda Glick walked down the streets of Jerusalem and offered passersby the chance to join the Passover sacrifice.

Why did the Rabbi Hold the Goat?

Landau: US Jewry is on Our Side

After returning from the US, National Infrastructure Minister Uzi Landau, expresses support for Netanyahu following the latest US-Israel tension.

Landau: US Jewry is on Our Side

Talent Event for Samaria's Youth

Samaria (Shomron) Council head about local youth talent event: "We see great importance in empowering our youth - the future of our communities"

Talent Event for Samaria's Youth

Can Torah and Science Coexist?

The annual Torah and Science Conference dealt with Shabbat and technology, chemistry and kashrut, Rabbinic literature and scientific knowledge

Can Torah and Science Coexist?

Meet the Ezra Youth Movement

Ezra staff members speak about the significance of the definition of the movement and the contribution Ezra has on lives of young boys and girls.

Meet the Ezra Youth Movement

Expert: Iraq is Developing

Arutz Sheva TV spoke with Middle East expert Reuven Merhav, at the International conference on 'Iraq Today: Between Unity and Disintegration'

Expert: Iraq is Developing

Attack on Iran – Last Resort

Uri Lubrani, fmr. ambassador to Iran: 'Change will come if the world encourages internal change in Iran. I don't believe in any military action.'

Attack on Iran – Last Resort

Video: Girls Hike to Jerusalem

Join the students of The Bnei Akiva Tzfira High School for Girls on their three day hike from the school to Jerusalem

Video: Girls Hike to Jerusalem

'Kibbutz' Settlers Visit Samaria

Administrators of Negev region identified with left-wing politics toured Samaria local authority, where they were greeted as 'an inspiration.'

'Kibbutz' Settlers Visit Samaria

Promoting Aliya Thru Parliament

Arutz Sheva TV attended the Aliya conference in the Knesset and spoke with participants about the Knesset's citing the importance of aliyah.

Promoting Aliya Thru Parliament

Danon: PM Will Stand Strong

Likud MK Danon: "Netanyahu said that the timing was problematic, but on the issue of the right of Jews to build in Jerusalem, he was very clear"

Danon: PM Will Stand Strong

The Changing Nature of Terrorism

MK Moshe Ya'alon, former IDF Chief of Staff, and now Minister for Strategic Affairs, speaks on how to deal with the Muslim terror threat.

The Changing Nature of Terrorism

Art and Judaism Coexist

The Wollinitz Tzvia Art School for Girls held an exhibition this week of students' final projects at the Jerusalem City Hall

Art and Judaism Coexist

From Music to Combat in the IDF

Yoni Kempinski met the young singer who will be joining an IDF combat unit a few days after he produced his second Jewish-Music album

From Music to Combat in the IDF

First Ever "Kosher" Mobile Web

Cellcom & Internet Rimon release a new development in the field of mobile Internet: filtering to prevent exposure to unwanted content

First Ever "Kosher" Mobile Web

Counter-Terror Officers on Visit

90 senior counter terrorism officers from around the world came to Israel to learn from Israel's experience in this field.

Counter-Terror Officers on Visit

Video: Rebuilt Hurva Synagogue

A week before the official dedication - see the inside of the restored and rebuilt Hurva synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem

Video: Rebuilt Hurva Synagogue

Video: Jewish Rights in Capital

Maj. Gen. (res.) Dayan visited Jewish communities in eastern Jerusalem and declared that Jews should be allowed to live in any place in Jerusalem

Video: Jewish Rights in Capital

British Hassidic Star in Israel

Yoni Kempinski meets Hassidic singer Shloime Gertner, now in Israel honor of his new album "Say Asay."

British Hassidic Star in Israel

IDF Orphans Bar-Bat Mitzvah

The IDF holds its annual celebration for children of fallen soldiers who have become bar or bat mitzva.

IDF Orphans Bar-Bat Mitzvah

Nationalist 'Women Power'

Nationalist female activists from throughout Israel gathered to found a new organization: NILI – Nationalist Jewish Women

Nationalist 'Women Power'

Tel Aviv 'Train Station Rebbe'

When passengers walk by the booths at the Tel Aviv train station, their attention is caught by the bearded Jew some call the Train Station Rebbe.

Tel Aviv 'Train Station Rebbe'

Mishloach Manot from USA to IDF

ZOA joined forces with the Shomron Liaison Office to distribute more than 1,000 Purim baskets at army bases in Samaria.

Mishloach Manot from USA to IDF

Video: Jerusalem - Growth Engine

Jewish Agency delegation hears about the uniqueness of Jerusalem, not only as an historical city but also as a city with hi-tech potential

Video: Jerusalem - Growth Engine

Video: 'Deceived on Facebook'

Asaf Shapira fell victim to deceit through the Internet social networks. Now he offers a book and lectures about web-based dangers

Video: 'Deceived on Facebook'

Analyzing Internet in Israel

Arutz Sheva attended the Israel Internet Association's 14th conference and spoke with the organizers about Israel's status in the field.

Analyzing Internet in Israel

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"