Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch Live: Diaspora Jews to share in Masa’s Virtual Memorial ceremony

President Rivlin, Jewish Agency Chairman and father of Max Steinberg join the largest English-language ceremony broadcast from Israel

Watch Live: Diaspora Jews to share in Masa’s Virtual Memorial ceremony

'Battle anti-Semitism, educate about the Holocaust'

In light of recent anti-Semitic incidents, Yad Vashem calls on world leaders to enact meaningful educational policy to combat antisemitism

'Battle anti-Semitism, educate about the Holocaust'

Doctor to Health Ministry: Let us work

Doctor Shai Fein, the Chair of Anesthesia and Critical Care at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod, says restrictions on elective surgery dangerous.

Doctor to Health Ministry: Let us work

Jewish American communities to host 'virtual' Independence Day

Arutz Sheva spoke with Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America.

Jewish American communities to host 'virtual' Independence Day

Commemorating the Holocaust - From the Depths

Jonny Daniels, Chair. and Founder of "From the Depths," speaks to Arutz Sheva from the ruins of the Warsaw Ghetto.

Commemorating the Holocaust - From the Depths

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Eli Beer: I received my life back, coronavirus is a terrible and aggressive disease

'It's not a joke, coronavirus is a terrible, aggressive disease,' United Hatzalah's Eli Beer tells Arutz Sheva. 'They were fighting for me.'

Eli Beer: I received my life back, coronavirus is a terrible and aggressive disease

Neo-Nazis interrupt Torah lessons on 'Zoom'

On Holocaust Memorial Day, neo-Nazis break into online Torah lessons given by German rabbis.

Neo-Nazis interrupt Torah lessons on 'Zoom'

'The terrorist rammed into me, I tried to get away from him'

Border Police officer wounded in terror attack this morning recounts incident. "I took him to a place where my comrades could open fire."

'The terrorist rammed into me, I tried to get away from him'

Video: First ever joint global prayer from Jerusalem

Chief Rabbis of Israel and leaders from other religions gather in joint prayer – composed specially in light of coronavirus crisis.

Video: First ever joint global prayer from Jerusalem

"Multiple famines of biblical proportions within a short few months"

UN World Food Programme Chief warns UN Security Council of hunger pandemic as COVID-19 spreads

"Multiple famines of biblical proportions within a short few months"

Israel Police salutes elderly Holocaust survivors

At 10:00, dozens of police vehicles stationed in front of 180 nursing homes, sheltered housing complexes across country.

Israel Police salutes elderly Holocaust survivors

The Virtual March of the Living

Thousands of digital posters projected onto infamous Auschwitz gate and Israel's Habima Theater ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The Virtual March of the Living

Trump's surprising answer to the coronavirus question

Journalist asked Trump whether his attitude towards the virus "got people sick". He replied: "A lot of people love Trump. I won".

Trump's surprising answer to the coronavirus question

Biden: "Honored to have earned J Street's endorsement"

J Street announced first ever presidential endorsement: Former VP Biden. Biden responded and expressed support in the "two-state solution"

Biden: "Honored to have earned J Street's endorsement"

'Coronavirus crisis is reviving blood libels against Jews'

Dr. Moshe Kantor, President of the European Jewish Congress, presents Annual Report and relates to Antisemitism in wake of COVID-19

'Coronavirus crisis is reviving blood libels against Jews'

WZO report: Sharp increase in anti-Semitism

Special report by World Zionist Organization reveals a sharp increase in cases of anti-Semitism following the coronavirus outbreak

WZO report: Sharp increase in anti-Semitism

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Trump: Positive signs that the virus has passed its peak

Watch live as Members of the Coronavirus Task Force hold a press briefing ar the White House

Trump: Positive signs that the virus has passed its peak

Biden: Cover half of salaries, keep people employed

Former VP says government should cover half of some workers' salaries to help keep people employed during the coronavirus outbreak.

Biden: Cover half of salaries, keep people employed

UK: 106-year-old woman overcomes coronavirus

Connie Titchen from Birmingham has lived through two world wars and feels 'very lucky' to have survived the virus.

UK: 106-year-old woman overcomes coronavirus

Wuhan updates: 1,290 more fatalities than reported

Wuhan Municipal Headquarters for COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention and Control revise number of fatalities by 1,290, raising number to 3,869.

Wuhan updates: 1,290 more fatalities than reported

Trump's "Opening up America again" proposed phased approach

These are the basic details of the program presented by President Trump in order to revive the American economy in wake of the coronavirus

Trump's "Opening up America again" proposed phased approach

Live: President Donald Trump addressing the nation

Watch as President Trump explains the guidelines for what he defines as "Opening up America again!"

Live: President Donald Trump addressing the nation

Is coronavirus a result of China's efforts to compete with US?

Sources say to Fox News that the virus originated in the Wuhan lab as part of China's efforts to demonstrate its capabilities

Is coronavirus a result of China's efforts to compete with US?

New unity 'coronavirus' Torah scroll project is 'turning the world upside down'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Berel Junik on the new unity Torah scroll to stop COVID-19. 'We knew instantly this is the right thing to do.'

New unity 'coronavirus' Torah scroll project is 'turning the world upside down'

Chesed Shel Emes: Coronavirus is 'hitting every block, every street, every family'

Arutz Sheva speaks with coordinator of Jewish organization which helps families dealing with loss. 'No limit to the craziness, the tragedy.'

Chesed Shel Emes: Coronavirus is 'hitting every block, every street, every family'

From the airplane into quarantine: Returning citizens processed at airport

Passengers are checked for virus symptoms & given the choice of two hotels.

From the airplane into quarantine: Returning citizens processed at airport

'Momentum' founder Lori Palatnik to light Memorial Day torch

'Momentum' founder Lori Palatnik has been selected to light the Diaspora Torch at the Independence Day and Memorial Day ceremonies.

'Momentum' founder Lori Palatnik to light Memorial Day torch

Israeli agriculture in wake of coronavirus

Ze'ev After of Alei Bodek speaks about the blow local industries have taken and how he hopes to save his business through direct marketing.

Israeli agriculture in wake of coronavirus

Corona & domestic violence

'Victims are being quarantined with their abusers'

Amudim CEO tells Arutz Sheva of a surge in distress calls from abuse victims & the the initiative to offer assistance to the entire public.

'Victims are being quarantined with their abusers'

'I praise Your name' featuring residents of Efrat

Moshe Kesselman composed inspiring words from Psalms. He called residents of Efrat join and sing along to counter the feeling of quarantine.

'I praise Your name' featuring residents of Efrat

Large airlift from China to Israel to fight coronavirus

11 aircraft airlift will deliver millions of items of essential equipment from China to Israel: masks, protective gear, ventilators & more

Large airlift from China to Israel to fight coronavirus

Watch: IDF soldiers assist Bnei Brak residents

Soldiers distribute food parcels to Bnei Brak residents, closed off at home due to coronavirus, ahead of Pesach holiday.

Watch: IDF soldiers assist Bnei Brak residents

More than 1.5 million sign petition for 'global ceasfire'

Letter by UN Secretary General António Guterres has gone viral. Online petition calls to "Silence guns; stop artillery; end airstrikes"

More than 1.5 million sign petition for 'global ceasfire'

Worldwide, chief rabbis unite and call for a World Shabbat against coronavirus

Watch: Chief Rabbi of South Africa speaks about special initiative to observe the upcoming Shabbat as a message of prayer and unity.

Worldwide, chief rabbis unite and call for a World Shabbat against coronavirus

Reporting from coronavirus-stricken Crown Heights

Crown Heights resident David Cromby says that almost every home has someone infected and tells of special Torah scroll being written.

Reporting from coronavirus-stricken Crown Heights

Moshe Bar Siman Tov: 'Concerned Passover will lead to increase in coronavirus cases'

Health Min. Director-General says Israel is 'paying the price of Purim's events,' may see 'high number' of Passover infections.

Moshe Bar Siman Tov: 'Concerned Passover will lead to increase in coronavirus cases'

'ISRAEL-is' is helping Israelis who want to come home

Pro-Israel organization turns from training soldiers as ambassadors for Israel to working day and night to help Israelis stranded abroad.

'ISRAEL-is' is helping Israelis who want to come home

From National Service in Australia to quarantine in Israel

Arutz Sheva speaks with 6 women who ended their service as Zionist emissaries to the Jewish community of Melbourne due to the coronavirus.

From National Service in Australia to quarantine in Israel

Anti-Semites: 'Cough on Jews, make them sick'

Arutz Sheva speaks with ADL's Alex Friedfeld about how coronavirus is being used to spread anti-Semitism, and what you can do about it.

Anti-Semites: 'Cough on Jews, make them sick'

UK rabbi: 'We're pulling together in the most phenomenal ways'

Rabbi Dr. Moshe Friedman, community rabbi of the New West End Synagogue, Bayswater, UK, tells how his community is managing the crisis.

UK rabbi: 'We're pulling together in the most phenomenal ways'