Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Rabbi Avi Berman: "Strategic Diaspora plan must focus on youth"

“Israel must place an emphasis on youth", says Exec. Dir. of OU Israel, "many of whom have stopped identifying with Israel & Judaism”

Rabbi Avi Berman: "Strategic Diaspora plan must focus on youth"

'Instead of sovereignty, we get delays'

Samaria council head: Netanyahu was supposed to attend cornerstone-laying ceremony in Har Bracha today to announce sovereignty.

'Instead of sovereignty, we get delays'

Jerusalem Municipality demolishes Gan Hamelech illegal building

First demolition of illegal building in area after more than decade when dozens of illegal buildings in Gan Hamelech left standing.

Jerusalem Municipality demolishes Gan Hamelech illegal building

'The fighters strove for contact and ended the incident'

Border Police summarize ramming attack at checkpoint near Abu Dis where Border Policewoman was lightly injured and attacker eliminated.

'The fighters strove for contact and ended the incident'

SHALVA asks you to help individuals with special needs

With SHALVA not able to travel around the world & meet wealthy donors, it's asking you to help special needs individuals get help they need.

SHALVA asks you to help individuals with special needs

Y.Shofario - Returning to Judaism, and then to groove and hip hop

How a nice Jewish young man from Baltimore rediscovered his Jewish roots and moved to Israel - but didn't give up his love for music.

Y.Shofario - Returning to Judaism, and then to groove and hip hop

PR expert: How should Jewish organizations relate to the BLM movement?

Stan Steinreich, President and CEO of Steinreich Communications Group, discusses the Jewish community's response to the protests in the US.

PR expert: How should Jewish organizations relate to the BLM movement?

BLM activist: Looting and rioting is part of what we need to be doing

BLM activist and digital media co. owner says protests 'bringing people together,' accuses 'corporate America' of racism.

BLM activist: Looting and rioting is part of what we need to be doing

Former NY Assemblyman Dov Hikind holds 'Jewish George Floyd protest'

Former Dem Party assemblyman, Dov Hikind talked to Arutz Sheva about a civil rights rally he helped organize in NYC.

Former NY Assemblyman Dov Hikind holds 'Jewish George Floyd protest'

'The entire Deal of the Century should be refused'

Daniella Weiss, leader of the Nachala movement: There is no way to separate between sovereignty and a Palestinian state.

'The entire Deal of the Century should be refused'

Torah class in the United Arab Emirates

Jewish communities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, hold largest-ever Torah conference in Arab world.

Torah class in the United Arab Emirates

Rami Levy donates NIS 1 million in tefillin to European Jews

Israeli supermarket magnate Rami Levy gives hundreds of tefillin sets to European Jews who cannot afford to purchase their own.

Rami Levy donates NIS 1 million in tefillin to European Jews

'Shocking':

Jewish store owner speaks about riot and looting incidents in LA

L.A. Police to Jewish pharmacy owner: 'Your store is your problem, not ours.'

Jewish store owner speaks about riot and looting incidents in LA

'They won't be able to convict the Border Patrol commander'

Adv. for Border Police commander who shot and killed suspected terrorist is convinced his client will not be convicted criminal charges.

'They won't be able to convict the Border Patrol commander'

What are Israelis' favorite Disney songs?

Surprise: 'A Whole New World' from 'Aladdin' wins Galgalatz and Walla Disney songs hit parade.

What are Israelis' favorite Disney songs?

Flying from NY to Israel during coronavirus

Photographer Shahar Azran decided to fly from NY to Israel. How was the process? How is isolation maintained? What are feelings in NY?

Flying from NY to Israel during coronavirus

Was Israel's 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon the right move - or a historic blunder?

Prof. Eyal Zisser tells Arutz Sheva that Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon saved soldiers' lives - but also empowered Hezbollah

Was Israel's 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon the right move - or a historic blunder?

Israel Portnoy: My town was burned to the ground, but my music will continue

We met musician Israel Portnoy outside of Mevo Modi'im which burned to the ground last year. Today, he sings in its memory. Watch.

Israel Portnoy: My town was burned to the ground, but my music will continue

Caroline Glick: The biggest show trial in history

"Operation to frame Flynn began around same time as Israel's pro-Obama bureaucratic state began framing Netanyahu."

Caroline Glick: The biggest show trial in history

Professor Isaac Ben-Israel: 'Israel is under attack every day'

Israel experiences thousands of cyberattack attempts every day, but there was only one success in 20 years, TAU's Prof. Ben-Israel says.

Professor Isaac Ben-Israel: 'Israel is under attack every day'

Dr. Zelenko promises: Use of hydroxychloroquine with Zinc 'will end coronavirus plague'

In interview with Arutz Sheva, Dr. Zelenko says treatment with hydroxychloroquine and Zinc within first 5 days reduces death rates by 85%.

Dr. Zelenko promises: Use of hydroxychloroquine with Zinc 'will end coronavirus plague'

Could Israel-Arab cooperation lead to coronavirus cure?

Rabbi Marc Schneier speaks with Arutz Sheva about historic UAE flight to Israel, and what the future holds for Israel-Arab cooperation.

Could Israel-Arab cooperation lead to coronavirus cure?

Nati Rom: 'No reason not to hold Jerusalem Day event this year'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Attorney Nati Rom about the traditional 'Rikudegalim.' 'It's a very special event, we'll keep safety guidelines.'

Nati Rom: 'No reason not to hold Jerusalem Day event this year'

Yamina MK: We will stop a plan establishing a Palestinian state

MK Ofir Sofer claims that Netanyahu did not really want Yamina in the coalition.

Yamina MK: We will stop a plan establishing a Palestinian state

Likud MK Uzi Dayan: Sovereignty within reach

MK Uzi Dayan tells Arutz Sheva that the government will apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria: "I think we can make it happen."

Likud MK Uzi Dayan: Sovereignty within reach

In response to 'Unorthodox':

Hasidic children took different paths, but mom loves them all unconditionally

Special broadcast by 'Jew in the City' and 'Project Makom' presented a moving story to counter messages expressed in the Netflix feature

Hasidic children took different paths, but mom loves them all unconditionally

Watch:

All-star virtual party celebrates Israel's 72nd Independence Day

Israeli Embassy in Washington hosts celebrity-studded special online event with more than 50,000 viewers from across the United States.

All-star virtual party celebrates Israel's 72nd Independence Day

Yesha Council Head: Sovereignty biggest challenge of new gov't

Head of Yesha Council Yigal Dilmoni was interviewed by A-7 and spoke about the incoming unity government expected to be sworn in tonight.

 Yesha Council Head: Sovereignty biggest challenge of new gov't

22-year-old coronavirus patient who was on life support released from hospital

Afik Swisa, 22, is released from Ichilov Medical Center after recovering from coronavirus.

22-year-old coronavirus patient who was on life support released from hospital

Coronavirus technology:

3D printers save lives

Maf'il Corporation opens technology center to print missing spare parts for medical teams across country.

3D printers save lives

Lag Ba'Omer in Meron:

Religious Zionism completes bonfire preparations

This year due to pandemic there will be limited number of bonfires with only 50 participants; Lighting to be broadcast live on Arutz Sheva.

Religious Zionism completes bonfire preparations

'He was a giant but never behaved that way'

Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel, speaks about Rabbi Nahum Rabinovitch who passed away.

'He was a giant but never behaved that way'

'He was a deeply caring, sensitive man'

Rabbi Shaul Farber, chairman of ITIM, speaks about Rabbi Nahum Rabinovitch who passed away this week.

'He was a deeply caring, sensitive man'

New York Times: Israel is fighting coronavirus instead of killing people

New York Times headline upsets readers and Israeli officials. "They are pioneering ways to libel and demonize the Jewish State."

New York Times: Israel is fighting coronavirus instead of killing people

Amsterdam: Jewish community in great distress

Dutch authorities refusing to allow Jewish community to aid elderly coronavirus victims, Amsterdam rabbis say.

Amsterdam: Jewish community in great distress

Everyone must wear a mask to protect against coronavirus. But which kind?

Dr. Ben Fox speaks with Arutz Sheva, explaining which kinds of masks are most effective and which should be avoided - and how to wear them.

Everyone must wear a mask to protect against coronavirus. But which kind?

New immigrant tells Arutz Sheva: 'It's a total miracle I'm here, outbreak sped up process'

New immigrant Ayelet Mintz, who arrived in Israel during the coronavirus epidemic, tells about her flight and unforgettable experience.

New immigrant tells Arutz Sheva: 'It's a total miracle I'm here, outbreak sped up process'

Watch: Othodox Judge Freier responds to Netflix's 'Unorthodox'

NY Judge Ruchie Freier watched the TV series which has sparked controversy regarding Orthodox Jewish life and decided to respond.

Watch: Othodox Judge Freier responds to Netflix's 'Unorthodox'

Aliyah Continues: 18 new immigrants arrive on Nefesh B’Nefesh Group Flight

The immigrants were transfered directly into a 14 day quarantine. They range in ages from a one-year-old to a 66-year-old.

Aliyah Continues: 18 new immigrants arrive on Nefesh B’Nefesh Group Flight

Why is coronavirus so lethal in Jewish communities worldwide?

Head of JTA Hebrew discusses the significance of presenting to Israelis the death toll from COVID-19 among Jewish communities.

Why is coronavirus so lethal in Jewish communities worldwide?