Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Video: Evening of Modzitz Hassidut at Tovei Ha'Ir

The Tovei Ha'ir Senior Citizen Residence in Jerusalem connects to the holidays with songs and stories of the Hassidut of Modz'itz.

Video: Evening of Modzitz Hassidut at Tovei Ha'Ir

New Music Video Counters Categorization of Jews

Yaakov Shwekey's new song and video clip expresses a pure and important message - don't judge your brother, worship G-d out of love.

New Music Video Counters Categorization of Jews

Shragee - From Composer to Singer

Arutz Sheva's Yoni Kempinski speaks with Hassidic music composer and singer Shragee Gestetner who came out with his 1st album.

Shragee - From Composer to Singer

Anglos in Israel Join Worldwide Talmud Celebration

Over 4,000 English speaking men, women & children celebrated the "Siyum Hashas" at the Jerusalem Convention Center. Another is on Thursday.

Anglos in Israel Join Worldwide Talmud Celebration

Hundreds Discuss Global Challenge of Autism

Hundreds from Israel and abroad convened in Jerusalem for ICare4Autism's International Autism Conference.

Hundreds Discuss Global Challenge of Autism

Video: Tzohar's 'User-Friendly Circumcision'

The Tzohar Rabbinic Organization has launched a new effort to assist parents circumcising their sons according to Jewish law.

Video: Tzohar's 'User-Friendly Circumcision'

A Visit to the Israel Museum Hassidut Exhibition

Join the curator of the new exhibition as we take a glimpse into the colorful life of a sector which is sometimes perceived as black & white

A Visit to the Israel Museum Hassidut Exhibition

NYBC Sings in Honor of the "Kids of Courage"

New up-to-beat musical clip pays tribute to the activity of "Kids of Courage" on behalf of children with serious medical conditions.

NYBC Sings in Honor of the "Kids of Courage"

Ivory Coast President: Historic links with Israel

PM Netanyahu meets with Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara. "Links between us are strengthening quickly"

Ivory Coast President: Historic links with Israel

Netanyahu: Southern Terror Backed by Iran

PM Netanyahu met with Italian Defense Minister and emphasized the connection between the situation in the south and the Iranian threat.

Netanyahu: Southern Terror Backed by Iran

Video:Age-Old Ceremony for 'First-Born' Immigrants

Eleven immigrant students from Russia, all first-born, were “redeemed” in a moving Pidyon HaBen ceremony at Boys Town Jerusalem

Video:Age-Old Ceremony for 'First-Born' Immigrants

Q&As: The Idea of Prayer & the Concept of Heaven

Ari and Jeremy present two new videos in their Q&A series as they deal with two essential concepts in Judaism.

Q&As: The Idea of Prayer & the Concept of Heaven

TNL Duo goes Viral with Q&A Catchy Video Clips

Ari and Jeremy continue with their video based educational mission as they launch the weekly Q&A video series.

TNL Duo goes Viral with Q&A Catchy Video Clips

Taglit “Takes Over” Ben Gurion Airport

24 groups land in Israel, bringing in about 1200 tourists who will visit some of the country’s most well-known sites over the next 10 days

Taglit “Takes Over” Ben Gurion Airport

Photos: Women of Beit Shemesh hold Protest Dance

In wake of recent tension in Beit Shemesh, more than 200 local women and girls, most of them religious, held a giant flash mob dance.

Photos: Women of Beit Shemesh hold Protest Dance

Video: 1st Candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

Chief Rabbis of Israel and Education Minister attended the Western Wall lighting of the menorah on the first night of Hanukkah.

Video: 1st Candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

Matisyahu On Stage: Kippah, Tzizit Still There

Less than a week after reggae star Matisyahu announced "No more Chassidic reggae superstar," he shows that he has not abandoned religion.

Matisyahu On Stage: Kippah, Tzizit Still There

Video: Cemetery Vandalism on Mount of Olives

Vandalism at the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery in Jerusalem was documented on video. Perpetrator sentenced to 3 months.

Video: Cemetery Vandalism on Mount of Olives

Israel and Italy Play Aerial "War Games"

Israeli and Italian Air Forces held a large scale exercise in Israel. Italian officer: Exercise has no connection to any specific target.

Israel and Italy Play Aerial "War Games"

Rabbis to US Envoy: US Shooting Itself in Foot

Rabbis tell Ambassador Shapiro, “By promoting the establishment of a Palestinian state the U.S. is only shooting itself in the foot."

Rabbis to US Envoy: US Shooting Itself in Foot

Wedding of the Year for Vizhnitz Hassidim

Vizhnitz hassidim celebrated “the wedding of the year” of Chananiah Lipa Hager, the great grandson of the Vizhnitzer Rebbe.

Wedding of the Year for Vizhnitz Hassidim

Volunteers From Abroad Give Back to the IDF

IDF produced a video featuring the Sar-El, the National Project for Volunteers for Israel. Tourists get to feel the army from up close.

Volunteers From Abroad Give Back to the IDF

What's Behind a "L'Chaim Toast?"

Some reflections from the point of view of a reporter covering the Chabad Shluchim conference.

What's Behind a "L'Chaim Toast?"

For Yoni

Site of Jacob's Dream Discovered

In his new video, Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi presents the discovery of the site of Jacob's dream.

Site of Jacob's Dream Discovered

Virtual Tour Preparing for 2012 Jerusalem Marathon

The 2nd Jerusalem Marathon is set for March 16, 2012. Watch the virtual tour of the marathon's route.

Virtual Tour Preparing for 2012 Jerusalem Marathon

Exclusive Interview: UK Chief Rabbi at Chabad Conf

Arutz Sheva spoke with Rabbi Sacks, after his inspiring speech to the Shluchim gathering in NYC.

Exclusive Interview: UK Chief Rabbi at Chabad Conf

New Viral Video: U.N.? U.N.believable!

Ari and Jeremy present yet another catchy and animated video. The target this time - the United Nations.

New Viral Video: U.N.? U.N.believable!

New Video: Who's to Blame? Why of Course - Israel!

New viral video by Ari & Jeremy relates to the big question regarding the Middle East conflict - who is to blame for the lack of peace?

New Video: Who's to Blame? Why of Course - Israel!

Terrorists Present: Video of Missile Fire

The Islamic Jihad terrorist group claims that for the first time a multi-barreled cannon was used to fire towards Israel.

Terrorists Present: Video of Missile Fire

Meah She'arim - Dancing Every Night of Sukkot

Throughout the days of Sukkot thousands join the giant celebrations at the Hassidic Yeshivot in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Meah She'arim.

Meah She'arim - Dancing Every Night of Sukkot

Sukkot Clip: "Think Jewish - Shake Well"

What happens when the everyday waving of the four spieces during Sukkot affects one's actions when asked to simply... shake?

Sukkot Clip: "Think Jewish - Shake Well"

Video Feature: Sukkot - Israel Becomes Green

Watch the latest video segment brought to you by Ari and Jeremy. This time, the TNL duo give us a feeling of what Sukkot is all about

Video Feature: Sukkot - Israel Becomes Green

Video: "Ancient" Prophecies or Present Reality?

Can ancient prophecies about Israel be true? Is the Bible true or relevant today? Watch this inspiring video clip by Ari & Jeremy.

Video: "Ancient" Prophecies or Present Reality?

"Twilight" Star and Hollywood Friends Visit Israel

Arutz Sheva TV met a group of television and movie celebrities who are in Israel with "America’s Voices in Israel".

"Twilight" Star and Hollywood Friends Visit Israel

Video Exposes UNRWA 'Right of Return Camp

Are UNRWA school children being indoctrinated with the "right of return" illusion? A TV crew was sent to the camp to clarify the issue.

Video Exposes UNRWA 'Right of Return Camp

1 Woman - 1 Mission - 7 Laws of Noah

Raziela Harpaz of Chabad has taken upon herself the mission of promoting the observance of 7 Laws of Noah by all mankind.

1 Woman - 1 Mission - 7 Laws of Noah

Shomron Council Brings Euro MPs to Visit

Shomron Regional Council brings visitors to see from up close what the "fuss is all about". European MPs joined one of the tours.

Shomron Council Brings Euro MPs to Visit

Biblical Art Near the Tomb of Mother Rochel

Oil paintings by the Ellen Lapidus Stern at Beit Bnei Rachel, adjacent to the Tomb of Rachel.

Biblical Art Near the Tomb of Mother Rochel

6 Years Ago: 'No Threat of Rockets'

Pre-disengagement archive video: Right and Left Coalition MKs declare-"There's no danger of rockets in the south; stop frightening us!"

6 Years Ago: 'No Threat of Rockets'

Videos: Be'er Sheva Residents Document Attack

Be'er Sheva residents documented the events in their city - the missile attack, the Iron Dome interception and the explosions.

Videos: Be'er Sheva Residents Document Attack