Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Minister Shaked in Washington: Exemption from US visas as of February 2023

Interior Minister meets US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, agrees on orderly procedure to promote exemption from visas.

Minister Shaked in Washington: Exemption from US visas as of February 2023

Freed couple tell PM Bennett, FM Lapid: 'Hanukkah miracle, you turned worlds upside-down'

PM Bennett, FM Lapid, speak with Natali and Mordy Oknin, the Israeli couple who were detained in Turkey, following their arrival in Israel.

Freed couple tell PM Bennett, FM Lapid: 'Hanukkah miracle, you turned worlds upside-down'

Nof Zion residential project in Jerusalem offers beautiful views for comfortable prices

Arutz Sheva spoke with Udi Ragonis of the Nof Zion project in Jerusalem to find out about the 400 unit neighborhood they are building.

Nof Zion residential project in Jerusalem offers beautiful views for comfortable prices

Healthcare hero moms participate in inspiring visit to Israel

Arutz Sheva met with Momentum's Healthcare Hero Mothers to find out about their unique, inspirational trip to Israel.

Healthcare hero moms participate in inspiring visit to Israel

'Israel Real Estate Show in New York was a huge success'

Arutz Sheva speaks to Gidon Katz, producer of the Israel Radio Show, about the success of the mega event and American interest in aliyah.

'Israel Real Estate Show in New York was a huge success'

Annual convention of Conference of European Rabbis postponed due to COVID

The conference that was supposed to take place soon in Germany will be postponed until 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Annual convention of Conference of European Rabbis postponed due to COVID

Orthodox Union's Rabbi Moshe Elefant: 'Kosher is hot in the US'

With kosher more popular than ever, Arutz Sheva spoke to the Orthodox Union's Rabbi Moshe Elefant about kosher food in the US and in Israel.

Orthodox Union's Rabbi Moshe Elefant: 'Kosher is hot in the US'

March of Life honours 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht

Heinz Reuss, international director of March of Life, spoke to Arutz Sheva about speaking out against anti-Semitism.

March of Life honours 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht

Holocaust Survivor Beauty Queen Contest takes place in Jerusalem

The Holocaust Survivor Beauty Queen Contest took place in Jerusalem. Arutz Sheva spoke to a contestant and Dr. Mike Evans to find out more.

Holocaust Survivor Beauty Queen Contest takes place in Jerusalem

Shaked to Arutz Sheva: We don't agree on everything with the US

Interior Minister describes efforts to promote extension of US visa waiver program to Israelis, how far anti-Semitism has spread in the US.

Shaked to Arutz Sheva: We don't agree on everything with the US

US Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield reiterated support for establishing a Palestinian state

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, completed visit in Israel.

US Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield reiterated support for establishing a Palestinian state

MK Strock: 'Lives of Jews in Jerusalem aren't important enough'

'Police must provide security for the lives of Jews in Jerusalem, not just disperse Jewish rioters under the bridge,' MK Orit Strock says.

MK Strock: 'Lives of Jews in Jerusalem aren't important enough'

New in Jerusalem: The Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah Campus

The new Aliyah Campus is located opposite the Supreme Court in the Government Quarter of Jerusalem.

New in Jerusalem: The Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah Campus

New caucus will connect between Knesset and the Diaspora

Jewish Agency launches new Knesset caucus, Caucus for the Jewish People, that will promote cooperation between Knesset and the Jewish world.

New caucus will connect between Knesset and the Diaspora

Summarizing an eyeopening visit to Judea and Samaria

Arutz Sheva speaks to Jack Gindy, one of the leaders of the Syrian Jewish Community in Brooklyn about his recent trip to Judea and Samaria.

Summarizing an eyeopening visit to Judea and Samaria

The 'Electricity Law' is not for Jews?

'Electricity Law' being debated in the Knesset is facing criticism for allowing only illegal Arab structures to be hooked up to electricity.

The 'Electricity Law' is not for Jews?

'Ad Kan': We will ensure Arab party's money does not fund terrorism. How will this work?

The 'Ad Kan' movement will make sure money going to the United Arab List does not go to support terrorism. How will this work?

'Ad Kan': We will ensure Arab party's money does not fund terrorism. How will this work?

The Israeli embassy promotes Kosher and Israeli food

Store manager of Israel's embassy in the US explains how he had a part to play in providing the stranded PM with bourekas for Shabbat.

 The Israeli embassy promotes Kosher and Israeli food

Despite assimilation, Kosher food is on the rise

Founder of KosherFest Menachem Lubinsky says why this year's event is special and explains the growing popularity of Kosher food.

Despite assimilation, Kosher food is on the rise

Israeli Air Force Commander visits United Arab Emirates for the first time

IDF: 'Visit shows strengthening between the Israeli and international air forces at the national and strategic level.'

Israeli Air Force Commander visits United Arab Emirates for the first time

US Amb. to the United Nations: Committed to defending Israel from biased UN resolutions

US Amb. to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, prior to visit in Israel: We are committed to ensuring Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.

US Amb. to the United Nations: Committed to defending Israel from biased UN resolutions

Kosher food industry 'coming back to life' after covid

This years' Kosherfest in New Jersey is a big hit, evidence that the kosher food industry is thriving in America.

Kosher food industry 'coming back to life' after covid

Dutch Chief Rabbi: More talk is not enough to fight anti-Semitism

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Binyomin Jacobst, chief rabbi of the Chief Rabbinate of the Netherlands, at the EJA conference in Poland.

Dutch Chief Rabbi: More talk is not enough to fight anti-Semitism

Danon: Hotovely shouldn't have been rushed from protesters, we must stand proud and tall

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon speaks to Arutz Sheva about standing up to anti-Israel crowds at pro-Israel events.

Danon: Hotovely shouldn't have been rushed from protesters, we must stand proud and tall

David Friedman: Opening PA consulate goes against American law

Arutz Sheva speaks with former American Ambassador to Israel David Friedman about the Biden plan to reopen the PA consulate in Jerusalem.

David Friedman: Opening PA consulate goes against American law

Netanyahu: Israel has become a vassal state of the United States

Opposition chair says he is concerned by two issues: The 'Islamic Movement takeover' of Israel and gov't policy regarding Iran.

Netanyahu: Israel has become a vassal state of the United States

Israel to hold first ever pandemic drill

Israel will hold a national exercise tomorrow that will examine national preparations for a possible outbreak of a new deadly COVID strain.

 Israel to hold first ever pandemic drill

New Hope MK: The coalition will survive because the people need stability

MK Michal Shir: Alongside the disagreements within the coalition, there are many issues around which we are united.

New Hope MK: The coalition will survive because the people need stability

Beit Tovei Ha'ir – It's never too late to immigrate to Israel

Beit Tovei Ha'ir, a retirement community in the heart of Jerusalem, will be featured at the Israel Real Estate Show in New York on Nov 14.

Beit Tovei Ha'ir – It's never too late to immigrate to Israel

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau: Holocaust must never be globalized

Holocaust will never be forgotten, but anti-Semitism will continue to exist, survivor Rabbi Meir Lau tells Arutz Sheva at EJA conference.

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau: Holocaust must never be globalized

Israel Real Estate Show in New York: Taking a mortgage in Israel

Israel Real Estate Show producer Gidon Katz asks mortgage consultant Be'eri Gurtler Har-Tuv about Americans getting mortgages in Israel.

Israel Real Estate Show in New York: Taking a mortgage in Israel

EU Jewish leader to politicians: Anti-Semitism an urgent problem, can no longer be ignored

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chairman of EJA, speaks to Arutz Sheva about combating anti-Semitism and Holocaust education in Europe.

EU Jewish leader to politicians: Anti-Semitism an urgent problem, can no longer be ignored

Avraham Sandak, father of boy killed in police ramming: A stain on our country

Ahuvya Sandak's father describes shock at words of government minister defending police as "just doing their duty."

Avraham Sandak, father of boy killed in police ramming: A stain on our country

First European Commission Coordinator on Combatting Antisemitism receives award

Conference of European Rabbis presents Katharina Von Schnurbein with prestigious Rabbi Moshe Rosen Prize.

First European Commission Coordinator on Combatting Antisemitism receives award

NYC Jewish community hopes new mayor Eric Adams will be "a real leader"

'New York is a tough place,' former Democratic New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind told Arutz Sheva. 'But Adams can become a great mayor.'

NYC Jewish community hopes new mayor Eric Adams will be "a real leader"

Disabled Israeli minister joins climate conference after being excluded Monday

Israeli PM joins energy minister, who was unable to attend due to lack of wheelchair access, at Glasgow of climate conference.

Disabled Israeli minister joins climate conference after being excluded Monday

Bennett asks Australian PM to designate Hezbollah a terror group

Israeli premier asks his Australian counterpart to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Bennett asks Australian PM to designate Hezbollah a terror group

Among the tourists: 230 Jewish mothers arrive with MOMentum

As Israel reopens to individual tourists, 140 Jewish mothers arrive on a MOMentum tour, with another 90 expected to arrive later in the day.

Among the tourists: 230 Jewish mothers arrive with MOMentum

Ambassador Friedman's tip to his Democrat replacement

'We must respect the State of Israel's right to decide for itself what is best for it,' former US Amb. David Friedman says.

Ambassador Friedman's tip to his Democrat replacement

Trump: Biden administration is worst presidency in history

Speaking with Fox News, Former President Donald Trump says: "I don’t think there’s ever been a greater embarrassment."

Trump: Biden administration is worst presidency in history