Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

6 million Mishnayot in memory of Holocaust victims

6,250,000 Mishnah books were used as part of a special school learning in memory of Holocaust victims and Allied army fighters.

6 million Mishnayot in memory of Holocaust victims

How did SNL star become staunch Israel supporter?

Joe Piscopo says Democratic Party's treatment of Israel has led him to become a Republican - and support Donald Trump.

How did SNL star become staunch Israel supporter?

Danon encourages pro-Israel activity

Ambassador Danny Danon: Every pro-Israel event helps spread the message and supports the work of the Israeli UN mission.

Danon encourages pro-Israel activity

Watch: Parents of kidnapped teens bring unity

Parents of Naftali Frankel, Eyal Yifrah, and Gilad Sha'er stress the importance of unity at New York festival.

Watch: Parents of kidnapped teens bring unity

‘Israel belongs to the Jewish people’

Israel Day Concert sponsors discuss the agenda behind "The Concert with a Message."

‘Israel belongs to the Jewish people’

‘Hillary is evil. Trump is closer to good’

Financial expert and blogger discusses American ignorance, why it's important to choose the right candidate.

‘Hillary is evil. Trump is closer to good’

Eyewitnesses: The terrorists 'slaughtered people'

Eyewitnesses to deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv say the terrorists involved shot passersby until they ran out of bullets.

Eyewitnesses: The terrorists 'slaughtered people'

Watch: Parents of murdered Israeli teens visit UN

Parents of Eyal Yifrah, Gilad Sha'er and Naftali Frenkel, abducted and murdered by Hamas, visit UN HQ as guests of Israeli Ambassador.

Watch: Parents of murdered Israeli teens visit UN

'As a Jew I back the integrity of all Israel'

Rabbi Abadie of Safra Synagogue explains why his community is hosting Israeli mayors, MKs and Zionist leaders.

'As a Jew I back the integrity of all Israel'

Bolton: Rhetoric is cheap, action is real

Former UN Ambassador says the candidates in the election must make clear their commitment to Israel's security.

Bolton: Rhetoric is cheap, action is real

Watch: 'Come rain or shine we stand with Israel'

Some of the over 30,000 marchers in NYC Israel Day Parade spoke with Arutz Sheva about what brought them to 5th Ave. in the drizzling rain.

Watch: 'Come rain or shine we stand with Israel'

'Say yes to the miracle of the Six Day War'

Netanyahu's brother-in-law Dr. Ben-Artzi says his new book shows that in 1967 'we witnessed miracles no less than those in the Bible.'

'Say yes to the miracle of the Six Day War'

Exclusive interview

'Palestinians would love Israeli annexation'

Ex-B'Tselem human rights activist surprises Ariel University conference by saying 'the real Nakba was the PA's formation. We've had enough.'

'Palestinians would love Israeli annexation'

The radical left's 'theater of the absurd'

Head of nationalist group infiltrating and exposing leftists calls to 'respond in kind' to B'Tselem's decision to cut cooperation with IDF.

The radical left's 'theater of the absurd'

Watch: Israel honors American Jewry

The Knesset salutes American Jewry's longstanding contribution to Israel.

Watch: Israel honors American Jewry

National plan will save Dead Sea Scrolls

Israel Antiquities Authority launches a national plan for comprehensive archaeological excavations in the Judean Desert caves.

National plan will save Dead Sea Scrolls

Museum of the Jewish People focuses on pluralism

Beit Hatfutsot in Tel Aviv is opening its new wing and, its CEO says, pluralism is a core value.

Museum of the Jewish People focuses on pluralism

'Son of Hamas': Islam is the problem

Mosab Hassan Yousef, a former undercover Shin Bet agent, calls on the free world to fight radical Islam.

'Son of Hamas': Islam is the problem

A look inside Israel's special emergency exercise

Emergency units respond to simulated airliner crash. Transportation Minister: We're preparing for the busiest travel season ever.

A look inside Israel's special emergency exercise

'Nobody gave us permission to give away land'

Author and Educator Rabbi Shalom Gold makes clear that there will be no more relinquishing land to Israel's enemies.

'Nobody gave us permission to give away land'

Watch: 'We came to wish a happy Nakba holiday'

Showdown at Tel Aviv University.: Zionists counter-protest Arabs, leftists marking Nakba 'catastrophe' when Arabs failed to destroy Israel.

Watch: 'We came to wish a happy Nakba holiday'

Watch: 'Peace of mind' for special needs kids

Meet the founder of SHALVA, which provides high quality care for disabled children, as his organization opens a new center in the capital.

Watch: 'Peace of mind' for special needs kids

Watch: Israel Memorial Day as a day of education

Arutz Sheva speaks to Lev HaTorah to understand why yeshivot visit Har Herzl on Memorial Day.

Watch: Israel Memorial Day as a day of education

The loss of a son and a national family

Family of IDF soldier Max Steinberg reflects on the strength they receive from Israeli unity on Memorial Day.

The loss of a son and a national family

Lone soldier's legacy commemorated on Memorial Day

Ten years ago, Michael Levin was killed in the Second Lebanon War - but the Lone Soldier Center in his name has given hope to hundreds.

Lone soldier's legacy commemorated on Memorial Day

Murdered Yemenite Jew: 'I'll always be a Jew'

State honors Moshe Nahari, who was murdered by a Muslim fanatic in Yemen, during Memorial Day ceremony.

Murdered Yemenite Jew: 'I'll always be a Jew'

Personal story

20 years later: Remembering the friend I lost

20 years since David Boim's murder by terrorists, childhood friend Yoni Kempinski asks his mother how it's possible to move on.

20 years later: Remembering the friend I lost

Watch: Thanks to heroic sacrifice, 'We Are Home'

Kippalive releases an uplifting song to a classic tune, celebrating the miraculous return of the Jewish nation to Israel.

Watch: Thanks to heroic sacrifice, 'We Are Home'

'We're all fragments which create a whole'

Dafna Meir's daughter, Renana, gives a moving speech at Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.

'We're all fragments which create a whole'

Watch: Yom Ha'atzmaut mega mashup

Give your ears a treat for Independence Day with a superb combo of classic Israeli hits.

Watch: Yom Ha'atzmaut mega mashup

When the 'Melody of the Souls' came down

Religious superstar Hanan Ben-Ari reveals the moving story behind his stirring song, and its connection to Memorial Day.

When the 'Melody of the Souls' came down

Interview: Are children ready for Holocaust books?

Survivor Tzipi Cohen explains why she told her story in a children's book, after many years of hiding her tribulations.

Interview: Are children ready for Holocaust books?

Haunting: Israeli star sings for the six million

Watch David D'Or at Auschwitz give first-ever performance of song written by fallen soldier whose life was changed at the death camp.

Haunting: Israeli star sings for the six million

Telling the story of the spirit of the victims

Director of Shem Olam Institute, Rabbi Avraham Krieger, discusses the organization’s mission.

Telling the story of the spirit of the victims

'Europe cannot free itself from its ghosts'

Justice Minister addresses March of the Living, recalling how the entire world abandoned the Jews in the Holocaust.

'Europe cannot free itself from its ghosts'

Rising hate crimes in the UK - what can be done?

Campaign Against Antisemitism's Jonathan Sacerdoti: "Statistics are a surprise. Britain is safe, we don't people to leave like in France"

Rising hate crimes in the UK - what can be done?

Special seder to be held for lone soldiers

480 soldiers from 35 countries to have communal seder at resort hotel.

Special seder to be held for lone soldiers

World Jews take a 'Land and Spirit' trip of Israel

Nearly 500 participants from Chabad House communities in US, Canada, UK and Australia get a taste of the Holy Land.

World Jews take a 'Land and Spirit' trip of Israel

Watch: Family of terror victim speaks to the UN

Bereaved husband and daughter of Dafna Meir, murdered at her doorstep, call for Security Council to fight incitement.

Watch: Family of terror victim speaks to the UN

'Time for Aliyah to have its own holiday'

Yom HaAliyah was marked on Sunday - and soon it might be an official holiday in Israel.

'Time for Aliyah to have its own holiday'