Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Rabbis Convene in Jerusalem

The annual worldwide conference for rabbis brought approximately 150 representatives from Israel and the Diaspora to Jerusalem

Rabbis Convene in Jerusalem

Metzger: New Halacha Initiatives

Chief Rabbi of Israel spoke with Arutz Sheva TV about two initiatives that are intended to prevent the violation of the Jewish rules of Pesach.

Metzger: New Halacha Initiatives

Pro-Israel Zambian Politician

Dr. Saviour Chisimba, Zambian presidential candidate, supports Israel and its war against terror

Pro-Israel Zambian Politician

'Anti-Terror Deterrence Works'

Marking a year after ground forces entered Gaza, Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon visited wounded soldiers and said the campaign was successful.

'Anti-Terror Deterrence Works'

"Zionist Sheikh" In Jerusalem

Jerusalem activist Aryeh King met the Israel-supporting Sheikh, who is on a visit from Italy, in East Jerusalem

"Zionist Sheikh" In Jerusalem

Video:Jewish Presence at Neguhot

Dozens of Land of Israel activists showed a Jewish presence on the Neguhot road, which, partially passes through areas controlled by the PA

Video:Jewish Presence at Neguhot

Demands for Post-Freeze Plans

Yesha Council Chairman Danny Dayan explains the purpose of the protest tent set up near the PM's residence

Demands for Post-Freeze Plans

US Billionaire Supports Taglit

American billionaire businessman Sheldon Adelson speaks with Arutz Sheva TV about his decision to be part of the Taglit-Birthright Israel project

US Billionaire Supports Taglit

French Jews Eye Policy on Israel

Bar-Ilan University Prof. Ilan Greilsammer, spoke with Arutz Sheva TV at a conference on 40 years of French aliyah (immigration) to Israel.

French Jews Eye Policy on Israel

Exchange Students Learn Hebrew

Participants of the YU Student Exchange Program at the Tzvia School for Girls feel they are walking in the footsteps of their forefathers.

Exchange Students Learn Hebrew

French Aliyah is Très Spécial

At a special conference celebrating 40 years of Aliyah from France, there was talk of what makes these immigrants très spécial.

French Aliyah is Très Spécial

Pollard Protest at US Consulate

Rabbi Shneur Katz held Torah study and prayer sessions of on behalf of Jonatahn Pollard outside the US consulate in Jerusalem on Sunday.

Pollard Protest at US Consulate

‘Red Carpet” for Olim

‘Aliyah,” [“moving up” to Israel] is soaring. The number of immigrants rose 17 percent this year, including some from Kenya, Japan and Taiwan.

‘Red Carpet” for Olim

Meeting Israel Thru Government

Arutz Sheva TV caught up with the partcipants of the Israel Government Fellows Program (IGF) at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center

Meeting Israel Thru Government

US Ambassador on Obama's Policy

At a Tel Aviv conference, US Ambassador to Israel said "we've seen a definite evolution in the world" since Obama entered office.

US Ambassador on Obama's Policy

Video: Thawing freeze at Netzer

Land of Israel activists gathered at the hilltop of Netzer in Gush Etzion for a ceremonial protest in the wake of the freeze

Video: Thawing freeze at Netzer

Turkish MP Speaks in Tel Aviv

Tensions between Turkey and Israel did not deter Turkish parliamentarian Suat Kiniklioglu from attending a security conference in Tel Aviv.

Turkish MP Speaks in Tel Aviv

Anti-Semitism in the Arab World

Anti-Semitism in the Arab and Muslim World was addressed at the third international conference of the Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism in the Arab World

''UN Purveyor of Anti-Semitism'

Anne Bayefsky of Eye on the UN: Goldstone report is a modern day version of the Protocols of the Elderly of Zion.

''UN Purveyor of Anti-Semitism'

'Politics at Children's Expense'

MK Danon, chairman of the Knesset Children's Rights Committee, visited a Jewish school in Samaria to witness the effect of the freeze on the kids.

'Politics at Children's Expense'

Fighting Online Anti-Semitism

Dr. Andre Oboler: Online Anti-Semitism has invaded social networks and user generated content. Imagine what Hitler could do on the internet today.

Fighting Online Anti-Semitism

30 Years of Fighting for Israel

Irwin Cotler, former Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General sums up three decades of delegitimization of Israel.

30 Years of Fighting for Israel

'Buycotts' against Boycotts

Prof. Gil Troy speaks with Arutz Sheva TV about countermeasures against anti-Israel boycotts, divestment and sanctions.

'Buycotts' against Boycotts

Head to Head - Radical Debate

Video: Land of Israel activist Baruch Marzel and Peace Now's Yariv Oppenheimer sum up debate at Bar llan University and refuse to shake hands.

Head to Head - Radical Debate

Candle Lighting at Fire Station

Is it true what they say about Chanukah fire risks? Arutz Sheva TV joins Rabbi Lipkin of Chabad Kfar Saba as he visits the local fire station.

Candle Lighting at Fire Station

Ayalon: No One Will Judge Us

Dep. Foreign Minister Ayalon: Legal loophole in Britian should be dealt with to prevent arrest warrants against Israeli officials

Ayalon: No One Will Judge Us

New UAV Successful Maiden Flight

Elbit's new unmanned aerial vehicle is faster, stronger, and more efficient. Watch its maiden flight.

New UAV Successful Maiden Flight

Video: Chanukah Art at Mamilla

A giant Chanukah Menorah, designer dreidels and a Chanukah mosaic, at a special school art exhibit in Jerusalem.

Video: Chanukah Art at Mamilla

Jewish Agency: Business2Business

Jewish Agency's "Business to Business" (B2B) project is designed to strengthen ties between Israel and the Jewish business world.

Jewish Agency: Business2Business

'Companies Giving to Community'

Tal Brody, chairman of the Spirit of Israel: Israeli companies have learned that "giving back" to society is a vital part of their business plan.

'Companies Giving to Community'

Cincinnati Will Market Israel

The vice president of the Economic Development at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber business delegation is in Israel to help market Israeli start-ups

Cincinnati Will Market Israel

The Kosher Happening for Hanukah

Or Ba'heichal - The Jewish oriented alternative to the wave of secular musicals and plays on Hanukah.

The Kosher Happening for Hanukah

Fighting the Anti-IDF Exhibit

Dr. Lior Nissim initated the struggle against the controversial city exhibit in Holon. "It’s against the state, and is full of lies" he explains

Fighting the Anti-IDF Exhibit

Massive Menorah Near Airport

Giant Chanukah menorah built near airport – will be seen by airborne passengers coming in and going out of the country.

Massive Menorah Near Airport

'G-d Gave me the Ability to Box'

Prize-winning Jewish American boxer Dmitriy Salita arrived in Israel and spoke about his mission - promoting Israel and Judaism through sports

'G-d Gave me the Ability to Box'

Video: Yiddish at Hebrew U

Yoni Kempinski visits the Yiddish conference, talks about the language, learns a few expressions and even tries some Yiddish on his own

Video: Yiddish at Hebrew U

Shaarei Tikvah Protests Freeze

State inspectors came to Shaarei Tikvah, gave out freeze orders and confiscated equipment. In response, residents blocked the main entrance.

Shaarei Tikvah Protests Freeze

YouTube Founder & Israeli Stars

YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley hosted a YouTube community meet-up with Israeli users of the video sharing site who have become global stars.

YouTube Founder & Israeli Stars

The Serendipity of Twitter

Internet marketing expert talks about the uniqueness of Twitter and other social networks: "You send out a tweet, and never know where it will go."

The Serendipity of Twitter

Israeli Tech 'Geeks' Gather

Jeff Pulver, founder of the "#140 Event": Facebook, Twitter, and other networks are all about people seeking friendships and connections.

Israeli Tech 'Geeks' Gather