Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Florida Governor: Mueller inverted burden of proof

Ron DeSantis visits City of David, says Special Prosecutor Mueller was not supposed to exnoerate, but to decide whether to prosecute or not.

Florida Governor: Mueller inverted burden of proof

Prayer for Jerusalem in communities worldwide

This upcoming Shabbat, communities around the world will mark 'Jerusalem Day' by reciting a special prayer written by leading rabbis.

Prayer for Jerusalem in communities worldwide

The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiums

Yanki and Shulem Lemmer sing and lead prayers in the US and around the world. This week they're in Israel for a big performance in Tel Aviv.

The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiums

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

100 wounded vets join forces in celebration of family and sport at The Veteran Games and Conference.

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

Fighting anti-Semitism - with kishke and gefilte fish

Vast majority of visitors to Jewish Hoffy's Restaurant in Antwerp are non-Jews who taste 'Jewish food' and learn about people and customs.

Fighting anti-Semitism - with kishke and gefilte fish

Arutz Sheva Interview:

'The Strange Death of Europe' - and what it means for Israel

British journalist Douglas Murray, warns that EU's great experiment in mass migration is dangerous precedent for countries everywhere.

'The Strange Death of Europe' - and what it means for Israel

The first haredi in the Belgian parliament

Michael Freilich of Antwerp: I will be the representative of everyone - even those who did not vote for me.

The first haredi in the Belgian parliament

'I left the house with my guitar and came back to ashes'

Musician Yisrael Portnoy tells Arutz Sheva about being evacuated from Mevo Modi'im and learning his home had been reduced to ashes.

'I left the house with my guitar and came back to ashes'

Watch: Mevo Modi'im residents search in the rubble for memories

They escaped with their lives but lost their homes. 'It's an honor to be part of this nation. We've received an outpouring of love.'

Watch: Mevo Modi'im residents search in the rubble for memories

Watch: Rabbi Carlebach's home destroyed - but the books survived

Arutz Sheva joins residents of Mevo Modim as they visit home of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and discover that many books survived the firestorm.

Watch: Rabbi Carlebach's home destroyed - but the books survived

Watch: Moshav Mevo Modi'im after the fire

Residents of fire-devastated village founded by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach allowed to enter premises after firefighting efforts completed.

Watch: Moshav Mevo Modi'im after the fire

Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Netanyahu says that he intends to implement the recommendations to improve the firefighting system this year.

 Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Shabbat in destroyed Samaria community

300 visit Homesh yeshiva 14 years after Homesh was destroyed during 2005 Disengagement.

Shabbat in destroyed Samaria community

Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at Eurovision

Madonna's dancers appear on stage at Eurovision Song Contest with Israeli and Palestinian flags on their shirts.

Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at Eurovision

Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rd

Representatives from 26 countries participated in Eurovision Song Contest, held in Israel for the third time in history of the competition.

Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rd

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

Pro-Palestinian hackers believed to be behind attack on website of Israeli Broadcasting Corporation during Eurovision semi-final.

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

'I think it’s funny when someone calls to boycott Eurovision because of the situation. In Gaza something like this would not be possible.'

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

66-year-old Israeli worker in serious condition following work accident at site slated for Eurovision competition.

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

6,000 young people from around the world came to celebrate Israel Independence Day

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

They adopt lone soldiers and learn Zionism from them

Arutz Sheva speaks with Shalom Ashkenazi about the special bond his family forms with lone soldiers and what they learn from them.

They adopt lone soldiers and learn Zionism from them

Netanyahus invite bereaved families to Independence Day ceremony

PM, wife invite special group including bereaved Fogel and Salomon families and Moishy Holtzberg, who survived Mumbai Chabad House attack.

Netanyahus invite bereaved families to Independence Day ceremony

'Today we understand the sacrifice necessary for Israel'

Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman at memorial ceremony for lone soldier Max Steinberg: Today young US Jews see the sacrifices that have been made.

'Today we understand the sacrifice necessary for Israel'

Remembering the lone soldier from California who died for Israel

Stuart Steinberg remembers his son Max, who joined IDF shortly after Birthright trip to Israel. 'Our lives will never be the same.'

Remembering the lone soldier from California who died for Israel

US ambassadors on rocket attacks: Enough is enough!

In a joint statement published by a visiting US delegation, ambassadors express full support for Israel.

US ambassadors on rocket attacks: Enough is enough!

Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets Canadian Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger at the March of the Living.

Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'

'Young Jews 'refuse to be victims of the past'

Keren Hayesod World Chairman praises refusal to ignore anti-Semitism around the world, says young leaders will 'move away from hatred.'

'Young Jews 'refuse to be victims of the past'

The blind marched at The March of the Living

Arutz Sheva reporter speaks to delegation of blind people who marched in the March of the Living on Holocaust Memorial Day.

The blind marched at The March of the Living

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau at March of the Living: We must show the entire world that we exist and that we are eternal.

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

120 million views for ​​​​​​​Eva's Stories

Video project bringing Holocaust education into the Instagram era nets millions of views. Arutz Sheva spoke with the co-writer of the series

120 million views for ​​​​​​​Eva's Stories

Rabbi Lau: Anti-Semitism is fought with Jewish education

Former chief rabbi: 'We are a nation with character and heroism, and we have to appreciate what we are and where we are.'

Rabbi Lau: Anti-Semitism is fought with Jewish education

March of the Living 2019 to spotlight Greek Holocaust victims

US ambassador to Israel to head delegation of US ambassadors and White House representatives joining 31st International March of the Living.

March of the Living 2019 to spotlight Greek Holocaust victims

French ambassador summoned for reprimand

French Ambassador Le Gal summoned to Foreign Ministry after colleague calls Israel 'apartheid state.'

French ambassador summoned for reprimand

Holocaust day 2019: The war within the war

Central theme this year will be: "The War Within The War: The Struggle Of The Jews To Survive During The Holocaust"

Holocaust day 2019: The war within the war

'Anti-Semitism on rise in the west, not in the Middle East

Rabbi Marc Schneier juxtaposes Poway shooting, anti-Semitism in the West, with greater cooperation with Muslim world.

'Anti-Semitism on rise in the west, not in the Middle East

Fmr. Shin Bet officer: Stop synagogue shootings via social media

Former Shin Bet Cyber Division Commander Arik Brabbing says lone wolf terrorists like Poway shooter begin their plots on social media.

Fmr. Shin Bet officer: Stop synagogue shootings via social media

How terrorists smuggle phones into prison

Prison service reveals phenomenon among security prisoners: Arabs seek arrest in order to smuggle forbidden items to imprisoned terrorists.

How terrorists smuggle phones into prison

Rabbi Rafi Peretz:

'I spoke with Bennett and Shaked, I regret the results'

Jewish Home chairman calls leaders of New Right, expresses his regret over the results they achieved in the elections.

'I spoke with Bennett and Shaked, I regret the results'

FIDF breaks records

More than half-billion shekels raised to benefit IDF soldiers by American Friends of the IDF (FIDF) in 2018.

FIDF breaks records

Jewish leaders invited to WH for meeting on 'pertinent issues'

White House invites Jewish leaders to discussion with 'key officials.' 'Many left-affiliated organizations were not invited.'

Jewish leaders invited to WH for meeting on 'pertinent issues'

Beresheet: Tech glitch triggered chain of events

SpaceIL presents prelimanry information regarding the crash landing on the moon

Beresheet: Tech glitch triggered chain of events