Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

European rabbis work for unified standards in conversions

'Conversion courts need to coordinate more.'

European rabbis work for unified standards in conversions

Special interview:

'Without U.S. influence, Jews in Europe could be in danger'

President of Conference of European Rabbis discusses how Trump presidency could affect the status of Jews in Europe.

'Without U.S. influence, Jews in Europe could be in danger'

ADL CEO: Rise in anti-Semitism on social media during election

ADL director Jonathan Greenblatt says election caused surge in anti-Semitic materials, urges Trump to disavow fringe elements.

ADL CEO: Rise in anti-Semitism on social media during election

'America is in a struggle for identity'

Israeli journalist Erel Segal sees the surprise results of the American election as manifesting the struggle for identity in modern society.

'America is in a struggle for identity'

'Things get more complicated when you get to the White House'

'What you see from the White House is not necessarily what you saw from your office in New York.'

'Things get more complicated when you get to the White House'

Author Tuvia Tenenbom:Trump is a mirror of American society

Tuvia Tenebom feels that Donald Trump is a mirror of American society- bombastic, racist and selfish.

Author Tuvia Tenenbom:Trump is a mirror of American society

Election result - new opportunities for Israel US relations

Gideon Israel of the Jerusalem Washington Institute explains what new opportunities exist for Israel in the wake of Donald Trump's election.

Election result - new opportunities for Israel US relations

Will Netanyahu let Trump move embassy to Jerusalem?

Moshe Feiglin feels that vacillating Israeli leaders could prevent Donald Trump from helping Israel attain sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Will Netanyahu let Trump move embassy to Jerusalem?

Deputy Foreign Minister speaks about Trump victory

Watch: MK Tzipi Hotovely hopes for a new page in Israel-US relations as Trump enters office.

Deputy Foreign Minister speaks about Trump victory

Israeli Democrat 'dissapointed but positive'

Watch: Atty. Sheldon Schorer was hoping for a different president but now hopes for good relations between Jerusalem and Washington.

Israeli Democrat 'dissapointed but positive'

Republican leader in Israel: Great news for Israel

Watch: Arutz Sheva speaks with Marc Zell about the victory, the hopes and the gratitude.

Republican leader in Israel: Great news for Israel

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Watch: Ambassador Dan Shapiro speaks as the U.S. Embassy in Israel celebrates American democracy.

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Trump or Clinton - who's good for Israel?

Special broadcast: Arutz Sheva speaks with Sheldon Schorer and Marc Zell about their candidates, support for Israel and last minute feelings

Trump or Clinton - who's good for Israel?

'Catch the Jew' author takes aim at US

Bestselling author Tuvia Tenenbom's new book was written on the roads through America. "Are the so-called 'American Values' real?" he asks.

'Catch the Jew' author takes aim at US

Special project: Connecting to Jewish Diaspora

Arutz Sheva, in cooperation with the Diaspora Affairs Ministry, invites you to share your feelings about Israel and the Diaspora.

Special project: Connecting to Jewish Diaspora

'Nobody's telling the Orthodox to be less so'

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Conservative Movement Head blasts UNESCO, misses the point of gender separation in Orthodox synagogues.

'Nobody's telling the Orthodox to be less so'

J-Street 'anti-Trump' video backfires

A J-Street video meant to portray Trump negatively for his support of Israeli 'settlements' has gone viral.

J-Street 'anti-Trump' video backfires

Rabbi warns against 'Jewish Diaspora alienation'

President of the Council of Young Israel Rabbis says too many young Jews aren't concerned with Israel and that must change.

Rabbi warns against 'Jewish Diaspora alienation'

'Knesset is the parliament of the Jewish people'

Andy Groveman, chairman of the United Israel Appeal (UIA), discusses how the Jewish Diaspora should be involved in Israel.

'Knesset is the parliament of the Jewish people'

Knesset Speaker: Peace is a 'bottom-up process'

Knesset Speaker addresses visiting Jewish Agency Board of Governors.

Knesset Speaker: Peace is a 'bottom-up process'

PM: Israel's future has never looked brighter

Prime Minister said that Israel is becoming less isolated and more powerful, but more needs to be done to strengthen Jewish identity.

PM: Israel's future has never looked brighter

Bennett: Now is the time to annex Judea, Samaria

'Now is the time to extend Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria', declares Education Minister.

Bennett: Now is the time to annex Judea, Samaria

'FBI director trying to influence the election'

Democratic representative says decision by FBI director to reopen investigation of Hillary Clinton constitutes interference with election.

'FBI director trying to influence the election'

Netanyahu holds secret meeting on Hazan

Prime Minister Netanyahu holds a secret meeting to discuss the controversial MK.

Netanyahu holds secret meeting on Hazan

Mike Pence:America proud to stand with Israel

Mike Pence says that Israel's cause is just and her values are our values. Watch Pence's message to Israel

Mike Pence:America proud to stand with Israel

Watch: Trump's message to Israel

Donald Trump reiterates his commitment to Israel at Jerusalem Forever rally today and says that US will stand with Israel against Iran

Watch: Trump's message to Israel

Watch: Trump rally in Jerusalem

A rally in support of Donald Trump is taking place at the Nevel David hall in Jerusalem today. Arutz Sheva presents live coverage

Watch: Trump rally in Jerusalem

Pro-Israel Asians support survivors & lost tribes

Shalom Israel Asia Pacific held its annual event for the benefit of Holocaust survivors and members of Bnei Menashe. We spoke with founder.

Pro-Israel Asians support survivors & lost tribes

Western Wall plaza flooded by thousands

Thousands continue to flood the Western Wall plaza on the occasion of the Hoshana Rabbah holiday.

Western Wall plaza flooded by thousands

Watch: Ofra Sukkot festivities alongside protests

The town of Ofra celebrates its annual Sukkot festival while protesting government in a action to save Jewish homes.

Watch: Ofra Sukkot festivities alongside protests

Beit El responds to UNESCO with new Torah scroll

US couple donates Torah scroll to Beit El institutions.

Beit El responds to UNESCO with new Torah scroll

Sukkot with US Ambassador Dan Shapiro

Speaking from his Sukkah, Ambassador Dan Shapiro talked about Israeli-American relations, B'tselem, and the American elections.

Sukkot with US Ambassador Dan Shapiro

'Proud to be the nephew of Jewish Music Superstar'

Benny Friedman is in Israel for the holidays and we sat down to talk about his "one in a lifetime" hit and his famous musical relative

'Proud to be the nephew of Jewish Music Superstar'

Synagogue survived Kristallnacht, gets new Torah

Hundreds celebrate completion of Torah scroll begun during Holocaust. 'It's the marriage of G-d and the Jewish people.'

Synagogue survived Kristallnacht, gets new Torah

'Reagan was also called unstable and uninformed'

Professor Gilboa says Trump will be forced to behave differently by the realities of the presidency.

'Reagan was also called unstable and uninformed'

'Time to change the way we deal with terrorism'

Meir Indor, head of the Almagor terrorist victims’ organization, says the government is being too lenient when it comes to terror.

'Time to change the way we deal with terrorism'

'Israel must put BDS supporters on the defensive'

Pro-Israel leaders put forth strategies for defeating BDS, winning war against anti-Israel forces around the world.

'Israel must put BDS supporters on the defensive'

Sheldon Adelson:

'Acceptance and assimilation are killing us'

Jewish billionaire Sheldon Adelson, main supporter of Birthright Taglit, explains how the program is important in preventing assimilation.

'Acceptance and assimilation are killing us'

'Obama must veto anti-settlement resolution'

Professor Anne Bayefsky explains why a UN Security Council resolution declaring Judea and Samaria communities illegal would be dangerous.

'Obama must veto anti-settlement resolution'

Peres passes away

'One of the founding fathers of Israel'

Israel’s ninth President and former Prime Minister Shimon Peres dies at 93 after suffering a major stroke.

'One of the founding fathers of Israel'