Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

16 Years of Dialogue on Tisha B'Av Night

Unity event celebrates 16 years of bringing Israelis together - but organizer says there's a long way to go to true unity.

16 Years of Dialogue on Tisha B'Av Night

Watch: Youth Movements Unite for Tisha B'Av

They couldn't be more different, but last night members of Bnei Akiva and HaNoar HaOved VeHalomed proved it is possible to 'rise above' it.

Watch: Youth Movements Unite for Tisha B'Av

Special Feature

Remembering Ten Years Since the Disengagement

Arutz Sheva speaks with Gush Katif activists on 10th anniversary of the expulsion - the time that has passed and the challenges that remain.

Remembering Ten Years Since the Disengagement

Watch: Celebrating Joining the Jewish Nation

Converts from France, who spent their final year of study at the seminary in Yakir, completed the process in a moving ceremony.

Watch: Celebrating Joining the Jewish Nation

Watch: Anglo IDF Recruits Bridge Army and Torah

Arutz Sheva speaks to Israel's newest soldiers Tuesday as they leave the yeshiva world for the military.

Watch: Anglo IDF Recruits Bridge Army and Torah

Watch: Retail Chains Unite to Defend the Sabbath

Shabbat is in danger; new coalition of businesses is fighting to ensure the day of rest does not get corrupted into being a weekday.

Watch: Retail Chains Unite to Defend the Sabbath

From USA to Israel - A Farewell of Tears and Pride

23-year-old Adam Wachs chose to leave behind the good life in Philadelphia and move to Israel. His father: "We couldn't be more proud."

From USA to Israel - A Farewell of Tears and Pride

From Canada to the Judean Hills

Azriel Dror from Canada converted to Judaism from Christianity and made aliyah because Israel is "where every Jew needs to be."

From Canada to the Judean Hills

One Year Later: Commander Recalls Protective Edge

Overlooking Gaza, Lt. Col. Aviram Ring recounts special "spirit" and unity of reserved forces, like 'fingers closing into one fist.'

One Year Later: Commander Recalls Protective Edge

I Wanted to Come to Israel Since Before the State

90-year-old Sue Friedman, one of the 221 olim who arrived in Israel this week, shares her story.

I Wanted to Come to Israel Since Before the State

Watch: New Israelis Arrive in Israel

Arutz Sheva welcomes home the group of more than 200 olim from North America who arrived in Israel Tuesday morning.

Watch: New Israelis Arrive in Israel

Minister: Olim Will Have an Influence in Israel

Minister Gila Gamliel praises olim who chose to come to Israel of their own free will.

Minister: Olim Will Have an Influence in Israel

Aliyah 'The Answer to BDS, Anti-Semitism'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor addresses first immigration charter flight of summer 2015 - and says immigrants make him proud.

Aliyah 'The Answer to BDS, Anti-Semitism'

Watch: Olim Urged to 'Take in Gift' of Aliyah

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, founder of Nefesh B'Nefesh, notes 'magnificent miracle' of Aliyah to kick off first charter flight of summer 2015.

Watch: Olim Urged to 'Take in Gift' of Aliyah

Job Hunting? This Israeli App Will Find it For You

'Job matchmaking': you no longer have to struggle to hunt - an ingenious new Israeli app will find the job of your dreams for you.

Job Hunting? This Israeli App Will Find it For You

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Interview: the Woman Who Will Crush BDS

Laurie Cardoza-Moore has pioneered anti-BDS legislature in 4 states; now, 35 states and 6 foreign countries are queuing to be next.

Interview: the Woman Who Will Crush BDS

Liberman: No One Told Me about Abduction

MK says although he was Foreign Minister and Cabinet member, he only learned of the case from the media.

Liberman: No One Told Me about Abduction

Watch: Can Anglo Israelis Influence Diaspora Jews?

Emissaries teaching Diaspora Jews about Israel and Jewish values can have a great impact, Rabbi Doron Perez proclaims.

Watch: Can Anglo Israelis Influence Diaspora Jews?

Brother of Captive Israeli Appeals for His Release

Ilan Mengistu appeals to Israeli government, international community and Hamas to bring Avraham home safely.

Brother of Captive Israeli Appeals for His Release

How Can Parents Prepare Their Teens for Aliyah?

Experts explain to Arutz Sheva why keeping teens in the loop during the immigration process is key to successful Aliyah.

How Can Parents Prepare Their Teens for Aliyah?

Tzohar Reaches Out to Anglos and Jews Overseas

Rabbi Reuven Spolter, head of TZOHAR's overseas operations, explains the importance of reaching out to English speakers.

Tzohar Reaches Out to Anglos and Jews Overseas

Fashion Photographer Empowering the Disabled

Rick Guidotti, formerly an award-winning former fashion photographer, now works to expose "the beauty in human diversity".

Fashion Photographer Empowering the Disabled

Murdered Teens' Parents Visit Scene of Abduction

Arutz Sheva captures emotional moment with the families of the three Israeli teens murdered last year, as they stand over the murder site.

Murdered Teens' Parents Visit Scene of Abduction

Arutz Sheva interview

IDF Ethics Code Author: Hannibal Protocol Misused

Prof. Asa Kasher reveals a soldier was killed by the IDF to prevent his abduction during last summer's war, in a corruption of protocol.

IDF Ethics Code Author: Hannibal Protocol Misused

Minister Calls for Repeal of 2005 Samaria Eviction

If Minister Ze'ev Elkin gets his way, residents of four Samaria towns uprooted in the Disengagement will be able to return and rebuild.

Minister Calls for Repeal of 2005 Samaria Eviction

'Israel Has Come a Long Way in Treating Disabled'

Beit Issie Shapiro holds International Conference on Disabilities.

'Israel Has Come a Long Way in Treating Disabled'

Expellee: Expulsion Still a Part of My Identity

10 years later, those who were youths during the Gush Katif expulsion, gather to reflect.

Expellee: Expulsion Still a Part of My Identity

Group Turning Jerusalem into a Strong Tech Hub

The Made in Jerusalem organization aims to turn Israel's capital into a strong tech hub that will impact the entire world.

Group Turning Jerusalem into a Strong Tech Hub

Watch: One Immigrant - One Inspiring Story

Yehuda Gerlitz says he and his family made aliyah from Canada feeling that Israel is "the best place for us to be".

Watch: One Immigrant - One Inspiring Story

Watch: From MTV to Buddha to Judaism

Eden Har'el, Israeli actress and TV host, shares her journey of rediscovering her Judaism.

Watch: From MTV to Buddha to Judaism

Soon-to-be Soldiers Attend Pre-Enlistment Party

The Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers thanks new recruits just before they become IDF soldiers.

Soon-to-be Soldiers Attend Pre-Enlistment Party

From Captivity in Ukraine to a New Home in Israel

D., a Ukrainian held in captivity by pro-Russian separatists, arrived in Israel on Wednesday with a group of 91 Ukrainian olim.

From Captivity in Ukraine to a New Home in Israel

Conference Discusses Intelligence 'In the Open'

First ever international conference on intelligence discusses issues that are common to countries around the world.

Conference Discusses Intelligence 'In the Open'

Bennett Warns: You Can't Run From Terror

Education Minister meets students at Gush Katif Center in message against expulsion of Jews.

Bennett Warns: You Can't Run From Terror

Victim: 'They Want to Kill Us Because We're Jews'

Yair was returning home from a basketball game when terrorists began shooting. 'It could have ended differently and I wouldn't be here.'

Victim: 'They Want to Kill Us Because We're Jews'

'Protesting Near the UN is Not a Lost Cause'

NGOs have to present reality as its, says organizer of protest outside the UN's Human Rights Council.

'Protesting Near the UN is Not a Lost Cause'

Israel-Germany: No Boycott - In Any Direction

Israel and Germany hold joint Innovation Day to honor 50 years of diplomacy and promote new bilateral trade relations.

Israel-Germany: No Boycott - In Any Direction

Watch: Torah Dedicated to Infant Terror Victim

Town of Yakir gathers to dedicate a Torah scroll in memory of Adelle Biton, who passed away two years after being wounded in rock attack.

Watch: Torah Dedicated to Infant Terror Victim

First Israeli Baseball Player Drafted in the MLB

Arutz Sheva catches Israeli baseball league summer tournament, learns how Israel is 'dominating' Europe and breaking into US.

First Israeli Baseball Player Drafted in the MLB

Cyber Challenge 'Promotes Hacking for Security'

The Cyber Challenge, held at the International Cybersecurity Conference in Tel Aviv, featured the best technical minds in Israel.

Cyber Challenge 'Promotes Hacking for Security'