Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Diverse Crowd Mourns Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein

Thousands from across the religious, political spectrum pay respects to leading Religious-Zionist figure, a testament to his vast impact.

Diverse Crowd Mourns Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein

Report: Rabbi Pinto Suffers Heart Attack on Flight

Head of Shuva Israel sect flew from NYC to Israel to be arraigned in court, and was taken directly to hospital.

Report: Rabbi Pinto Suffers Heart Attack on Flight

Police Closely Monitor Bnei Brak Funeral

Dan Region police refuse to take chances as R' Chaim Grenimann is laid to rest, after trampling incident killed 2 earlier this month.

Police Closely Monitor Bnei Brak Funeral

California State Representative Visits Shomron

State Assemblyman Travis Allen visits several communities as part of ongoing project with Samaria Regional Council.

California State Representative Visits Shomron

Watch: Seder Table for Missing Israelis

The Missing Persons’ Forum holds special Seder in Tel Aviv to raise awareness for the hundreds of missing persons in Israel.

Watch: Seder Table for Missing Israelis

Watch: ZAKA Teams at Germanwings Crash Site

Teams arrive to help French, German search-and-rescue teams find bodies.

Watch: ZAKA Teams at Germanwings Crash Site

Get Some Free Advice - It's 'Good Deeds Day'!

Consultants set up shop in Tel Aviv, offering services free of charge: from fitness to career counselling to spread some goodwill.

Get Some Free Advice - It's 'Good Deeds Day'!

Meet the 'Soon-to-Be Israelis'

Why do US Jews make aliyah? Will the elections change their decision? Arutz Sheva meets some prospective olim to find out that and more.

Meet the 'Soon-to-Be Israelis'

Attack in UK Started as Brawl, Turned Anti-Semitic

Local Jews plan to train in self defense to prevent similar attacks in the future, says a witness.

Attack in UK Started as Brawl, Turned Anti-Semitic

'We Won't Let Tzipi and Buji Lose our Country'

Speaking at rally in Tel Aviv, Yachad member warns: The "Zionist Union" wants to divide the country.

'We Won't Let Tzipi and Buji Lose our Country'

Exclusive Arutz Sheva Interview

Arutz Sheva Exclusive Interview With PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu urges nationalists to vote Likud, stave-off leftist gov't of 'submission and capitulation'; 'they'll retreat along every front.'

Arutz Sheva Exclusive Interview With PM Netanyahu

Bennett Makes Late-Night Visit to Hevron

'We have returned to Hevron to stay there - forever,' Bennett emphasizes in last-minute campaign visit.

Bennett Makes Late-Night Visit to Hevron

Conversion Auth. Visits Bnei Menashe Immigrants

660 members of the Indian Bnei Menashe tribe immigrated to Israel in 2014, where they will undergo conversion by Israel's Chief Rabbinate.

Conversion Auth. Visits Bnei Menashe Immigrants

How to Beat an Ambulance to an Emergency

United Hatzalah head tells how Israelis' volunteering spirit is so crucial to the success of his organization's life-saving work.

How to Beat an Ambulance to an Emergency

Arutz Sheva Interview

Congressman: Netanyahu 'Is Our Esther'

Binyamin Netanyahu's warnings over a deal with Iran may prove to be 'invaluable' in preventing a bad deal with Iran, says GOP Rep.

Congressman: Netanyahu 'Is Our Esther'

Nationalists to Rally for Netanyahu

A group of nationalists will hold a rally in Tel Aviv to encourage PM Netanyahu to build in Judea and Samaria.

Nationalists to Rally for Netanyahu

Adelle Will be Buried in Her Hometown

Adelle Biton's family decides to hold her funeral in Yakir, despite the fact that the Civil Administration has yet to approve it.

Adelle Will be Buried in Her Hometown

Adele Biton Fighting for Her Life

Four year-old girl injured two years ago by rock attack being treated for pneumonia; public asked to pray.

Adele Biton Fighting for Her Life

Watch: Journalist Walks in Paris Dressed as a Jew

One month after the terrorist attack in Paris, Israeli journalist took a walk in the city wearing a tzitzit and kippah.

Watch: Journalist Walks in Paris Dressed as a Jew

Special Needs Kids Inspired by Visit to Holy Land

Chai Lifeline's Wish at the Wall fulfilled a wish for 13 teens with special needs by taking them on a ten-day visit to Israel.

Special Needs Kids Inspired by Visit to Holy Land

Birthright Group Sees Israel Through Ecology

In honor of Tu B'Shvat, a group of ecology students currently on Birthright took a special tour of Israel.

Birthright Group Sees Israel Through Ecology

Lieutenant Eitan Fund: This Award is for All of Us

Lieutenant awarded second highest IDF honor for service during Operation Protective Edge says the award belongs to entire unit.

Lieutenant Eitan Fund: This Award is for All of Us

'Leftist NGOs Illegally Funding Labor Campaign'

Likud officials present their case against 'V15' campaign to install a leftist gov't, say Herzog 'playing the same tricks.'

'Leftist NGOs Illegally Funding Labor Campaign'

Uri Orbach Still in Hospital

PM to temporarily declare Orbach on extended leave, replace Pensioners' Minister post with Bennett.

Uri Orbach Still in Hospital

Watch: Survivors Gather at Ruins of Czech Camp

Survivors and locals attend special holocaust memorial service at Theresienstadt on Int'l Holocaust Memorial Day.

Watch: Survivors Gather at Ruins of Czech Camp

Report: Caroline Glick Offered #11 Spot in Likud

Veteran journalist and Latma founder to be offered the spot at Netanyahu's personal request, sources say Saturday night.

Report: Caroline Glick Offered #11 Spot in Likud

Shaked: We Will Head the Next Government

MK Ayelet Shaked thanks party members for giving her the most votes in the primaries.

Shaked: We Will Head the Next Government

Watch: ZAKA Transfer Victims from France to Israel

ZAKA volunteers in Paris prepare bodies of four victims in Friday's shootout for burial; funerals to be held Tuesday.

Watch: ZAKA Transfer Victims from France to Israel

Smotrich, Struk and Kalfa Elected to Tekuma List

The members of the Central Committee of Tekuma choose their candidates for the Knesset. Yesh Atid quick to criticize.

Smotrich, Struk and Kalfa Elected to Tekuma List

Watch: Solidarity Rally with the Jews of France

Dozens of French immigrants and public officials gathered in Tel Aviv to show support for the French Jews killed in a terror attack Friday.

Watch: Solidarity Rally with the Jews of France

The Next Generation of Urban Transportation?

Arutz Sheva visited the "Fuel Choices Summit" and met a variety of Israeli start-ups who presented what we might soon see on our streets.

The Next Generation of  Urban Transportation?

From World Bnei Akiva to Israeli Politics

Arutz Sheva meets Jewish Home candidate Zeev Schwartz who is focusing on the immigrant and Anglo voters.

From World Bnei Akiva to Israeli Politics

'This is war'

Father of Firebomb Victim Slams 'Flawed' IDF

Avner Shapira, father of 11-year-old critically wounded in firebomb attack, slams military for not doing enough to pursue terrorists.

Father of Firebomb Victim Slams 'Flawed' IDF

Watch: United Hatzalah's Ambucycle Chanukiah

Special hannukaiah lights up Schneider's Children's Hospital in whimsical, emotional ceremony.

Watch: United Hatzalah's Ambucycle Chanukiah

Jewish Refugees from Ukraine Immigrate to Israel

226 new Ukrainian immigrants arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport Monday afternoon; greeted by celebratory ceremony.

Jewish Refugees from Ukraine Immigrate to Israel

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Interview: Yehuda Glick More Determined Than Ever

Even bullets won't stop him: Yehuda Glick explains why he's more determined than ever to fight for Temple Mount rights.

Interview: Yehuda Glick More Determined Than Ever

Meet David: Father of the First Israeli Superhero

David Herman immigrated to Israel nearly half a century ago years ago - and created the first Hebrew-speaking superhero.

Meet David: Father of the First Israeli Superhero

Hundreds Pray at the Site of Synagogue Massacre

Yom Kippur Katan prayers held Thursday morning, just 2 days after deadly attack in Har Nof; 'to revive the shattered hearts of the orphans.'

Hundreds Pray at the Site of Synagogue Massacre

'The Largest Communal Gathering on the Planet'

Thousands of Jewish leaders meet in the US every year for the JFNA General Assembly - but what do they discuss?

'The Largest Communal Gathering on the Planet'

'Israel-U.S. Relations Stronger than Ever'

Israeli basketball legend Tal Brody tells Arutz Sheva from Washington: Don't believe everything you read in the newspaper.

'Israel-U.S. Relations Stronger than Ever'