Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Rabbi David Stav:

Rabbi David Stav: Being united is the precondition for being given the Torah

Head of the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, speaks about how to prepare for Shavuot - the holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah.

Rabbi David Stav: Being united is the precondition for being given the Torah

CER President:

CER President: Antisemitism in Europe 'has to be fought on a daily basis'

The Conference of European Rabbis holds its first gathering since the pandemic in Munich.

CER President: Antisemitism in Europe 'has to be fought on a daily basis'

Dr. Shmuel Katz: From the Six Day War to the War of Hasbara

INN speaks with pro-Israel activist Dr. Shmuel Katz about fighting for Israel on the battlefield - and in public opinion.

Dr. Shmuel Katz: From the Six Day War to the War of Hasbara

NBN:

NBN: Major wave of North American Aliyah expected summer 2022

Nefesh B’Nefesh planning first Charter Aliyah (immigration) Flight since beginning of pandemic along with 10 Group Aliyah Flights

NBN: Major wave of North American Aliyah expected summer 2022

Tal Campus: "Evolution from dream to reality"

Groundbreaking inaugurates new campus that will usher in a notable academic and socioeconomic milestone, including for women's education.

Tal Campus: "Evolution from dream to reality"

From 5 women learning around a table to an enterprise of Torah

Rabbanit Malke Bina, founder and president of Matan, speaks to Israel National News.

From 5 women learning around a table to an enterprise of Torah

Iranian activists: There is a silent uprising against regime

Shoshana Mission visits Israel, speaks of 2,500 years of friendship between Iranians and Jews, and future warm ties.

Iranian activists: There is a silent uprising against regime

Barkat to INN:

Barkat to INN: We are committed to Jerusalem to which we returned after 2000 years

MK Nir Barkat: The Flag March in the Old City is a message to the world that our city and Israel do not cave to terrorist threats.

Barkat to INN: We are committed to Jerusalem to which we returned after 2000 years

Arutz Sheva meets Jerusalem Day Flag Dance participants

As thousands gather in Jerusalem for 55th anniversary of liberation of Jerusalem, INN catches up with Jerusalem Day marchers.

Arutz Sheva meets Jerusalem Day Flag Dance participants

Police shoot down drone with PLO flag over Jerusalem Day Parade

Arabs fly drone flying PLO flag over Jerusalem Day event.

Police shoot down drone with PLO flag over Jerusalem Day Parade

Thousands gather in Israel's capital to mark Jerusalem Day

55 years after the reunification of Jerusalem, thousands of youths gather for annual Jerusalem Day Flag Parade, ending at Western Wall.

Thousands gather in Israel's capital to mark Jerusalem Day

Celebrating IDF Lone Soldiers at a special NY Yankees ball game

Families of Lone Soldiers hosted by wife of Yankees' president, a chance to meet, share, rejoice.

Celebrating IDF Lone Soldiers at a special NY Yankees ball game

Graduates tell their story:

The best decision I made that changed my life

Naale graduates explain why the program is a life changing way to experience Israel as a teenager while going to school.

The best decision I made that changed my life

Nefesh B'Nefesh:

We joined NBN's special “Homecoming BBQ”

Olim from the Tri-State area attended farewell event in preparation for their upcoming Aliyah. Israel National News spoke with them.

We joined NBN's special “Homecoming BBQ”

In four years: Number of smokers ages 15-17 doubles

New study shows 33% of youth have experimented with electronic cigarettes, 43% faced no obstacles despite ban against selling to minors.

In four years: Number of smokers ages 15-17 doubles

Nefesh B'Nefesh: 30 percent increase in aliyah in 2021

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co Founder and CEO of Nefesh B'Nefesh, speaks about aliyah at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York.

Nefesh B'Nefesh: 30 percent increase in aliyah in 2021

US Jewish leader 'deeply concerned' about details of potential Iran deal

William C. Daroff, CEO, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, speaks at Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in NY.

US Jewish leader 'deeply concerned' about details of potential Iran deal

Israel must 'speak softly but carry a big stick' on Iran

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan speaks at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 22.

Israel must 'speak softly but carry a big stick' on Iran

Fighting spike in NYC antisemitic hate crimes in multiple ways

Gideon Taylor, Executive Vice President and CEO of JCRC-NY, speaks at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 22.

Fighting spike in NYC antisemitic hate crimes in multiple ways

A message from Samaria to the Jerusalem Conference in NYC

Knesset Land of Israel Lobby addresses INN conference in New York from Homesh with message that govt. has no mandate to demolish Homesh.

A message from Samaria to the Jerusalem Conference in NYC

NYC student group battles hostile anti-Israel campus environment

Jacqueline Blyudoy, head of Students Supporting Israel at City College, talks about pro-Israel activism at Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference.

NYC student group battles hostile anti-Israel campus environment

'When you respect Jewish tradition, you get respected at the UN'

Former Amb. Danny Danon speaks about his new book and his tenure fighting for Israel at the UN at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference.

'When you respect Jewish tradition, you get respected at the UN'

Nassau County at the forefront of fighting antisemitism

Nassau Country Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Israel Heritage Foundation event in NYC declares ‘Danny Danon Day’ in Nassau County.

Nassau County at the forefront of fighting antisemitism

NBA legend makes lifelong friends during 'incredible visit' to Israel

NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen explains about the special basketball camp in Jerusalem for young Jewish and Arab girls he recently hosted.

NBA legend makes lifelong friends during 'incredible visit' to Israel

Likud MK:

Likud MK: 'We'll support the law - if soldiers receive full tuition'

MK Karhi talks with Israel National News - Arutz Sheva about the bill to give soldiers some money for their studies. 'They smell elections.'

Likud MK: 'We'll support the law - if soldiers receive full tuition'

The modern innovative burial halls in Jerusalem

Hananya Shachor, Initiature and founder of "Underground burial halls" in Jerusalem, explains about the reason for underground graves.

The modern innovative burial halls in Jerusalem

Caring for Israel's children for over 85 years

Dina Hahn, President of World Emunah, explains why her organization's work caring for children across Israel is so vitally important.

Caring for Israel's children for over 85 years

GOP candidate: Republican Party wants a partnership with Israel

Angela Grabovsky, GOP nominee for Indiana’s 7th Congressional district, on her candidacy and why she's running as a Republican.

GOP candidate: Republican Party wants a partnership with Israel

Gush Etzion is full of opportunities for families and businesses

Aharoni Neubauer, CEO of the Gush Etzion Development Company, will be speaking at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in NYC on May 22.

Gush Etzion is full of opportunities for families and businesses

Emissaries key to creating lasting spiritual connection between Israel and Diaspora

World Zionist Organization Deputy Chair Gael Grunewald will be appearing at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC on May 22.

Emissaries key to creating lasting spiritual connection between Israel and Diaspora

Danny Danon: Israel needs to tell the world why we were in Jenin

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN and Chairman of World Likud Danny Danon will be at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference on May 22 in NY.

Danny Danon: Israel needs to tell the world why we were in Jenin

Bringing the taste and the smell of Judea and Samaria to New York City

Yisrael Gantz, Governor of Binyamin, will be part of the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 22.

Bringing the taste and the smell of Judea and Samaria to New York City

Gantz: IDF values human life above all else

Defense Minister briefs foreign journalists following shooting death of Al Jazeera journalist.

Gantz: IDF values human life above all else

Survey: 75% of Israeli Arabs against Israel as a Jewish state

Israel Defense and Security Forum poll finds surprisingly large percentage of Israeli Arabs would not side with Israel during a war.

Survey: 75% of Israeli Arabs against Israel as a Jewish state

Amb Erdan : We call for a joint investigation over reporter's death

Israel's Ambassador to the UN slams those who rush to blame Israel for death of Al Jazeera journalist in shootout.

Amb Erdan : We call for a joint investigation over reporter's death

JCNY 2022:

Efrat and its late founder to be honored at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC

Efrat will be receiving a special prize at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference on May 22 in New York City.

Efrat and its late founder to be honored at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC

Meretz MK to INN:

Meretz MK to Israel National News: Eliminating terrorists increases terrorism

MK Mossi Raz prefers the current government even though it is too right-wing for his liking.

Meretz MK to Israel National News: Eliminating terrorists increases terrorism

On Memorial Day:

At the close of Memorial Day, Yehuda Dimentman's parents prevented from reaching Homesh

Despite being promised entry, soldiers kept bereaved parents waiting for 4 hours at the barrier, until they were finally allowed through.

At the close of Memorial Day, Yehuda Dimentman's parents prevented from reaching Homesh

Imaginative new interactive video puts you in Ben Gurion's office in 1948

"David Ben Gurion Escape Rooms" is a new interactive video about David Ben Gurion and the founding of the State of Israel.

Imaginative new interactive video puts you in Ben Gurion's office in 1948

World Bible Contest brings together young Jews from around the world

This year's World Bible Contest is a unique event with Jews from many countries, including communities participating for the first time.

World Bible Contest brings together young Jews from around the world