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Israel to alter COVID isolation rules for students amid Omicron
The model that allows students to continue learning despite classmates testing positive will no longer apply when two students test positive at the same time.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/10/2021 12:18:47 AM
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January 6 panel moves toward contempt charge against Meadows
Mark Meadow served as former president Donald Trump's chief of staff.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 12:21:02 AM
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Dozens of diplomats attend Jewish Refugee Day event
An event on Wednesday was held at the Babylonian Jewish Heritage Center in Or-Yehuda marking Jewish Refugee Day from Arab countries and Iran.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 12:40:17 AM
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Do gender-based stereotypes discourage girls from pursuing certain fields? - study
A new study shows that girls express less interest in fields that are stereotypically marketed toward boys.
By ARIELLA MARSDEN \
12/10/2021 12:58:18 AM
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Gantz, Blinken met in Washington
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 12:54:11 AM
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Ukraine says Russia rejects new ceasefire proposals, prisoner swaps
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 12:51:09 AM
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Holocaust manipulation: Do not defile their memory
“She gave my dad life and then he gave me life and now I’m helping her to survive,” said Toronto physician Dr. Jordana Sacks.
By Phyllis Greenberg Heideman, President of International March of the Living \
12/10/2021 1:03:39 AM
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The Jewish Agency: A global Jewish enterprise or Israeli political patronage? - opinion
The time has come to ask: Is the role of the Chair of the Jewish Agency to serve as a global Jewish leader, or merely to function as political patronage to solve domestic coalition challenges?
By DAVID YAARI/JTA \
12/10/2021 1:40:08 AM
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At least 53 people killed in Mexico trailer accident - emergency services
The truck transporting migrants turn over, killing at least 53.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 1:49:45 AM
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Rabbinical court appoints Devorah Eifferman in senior role
The Civil Service Commission set a goal for the rabbinical courts to have 50% of senior roles filled by women.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 2:19:39 AM
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Actor Jussie Smollett found guilty of staging fake hate crime
Jussie Smollett lied to police when he told them that he was accosted on a dark Chicago street by two masked strangers.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 2:22:45 AM
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Philadelphia official accused of making antisemitic comments resigns
Michael Rashid made antisemitic remarks like calling Schindler's List Jewish propaganda.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
12/10/2021 2:36:52 AM
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Israeli author David Grossman suggests Israel has become ‘apartheid’
David Grossman has used the word “apartheid” to describe Israel before.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
12/10/2021 2:44:28 AM
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How Jewish musician Navah Perlman Frost pivoted to designing cakes
When concert halls closed at the beginning of COVID-19, Navah Perlman Frost could no longer perform music.
By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA \
12/10/2021 2:54:32 AM
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Students at NYU school named for Steinhardt calls for removal of his name
Michael Steinhardt acquired, owned and sold more than 1,000 looted items over the past 30 years
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
12/10/2021 3:01:27 AM
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Obesity after quitting smoking may be easily avoided - study
A recent study in the prestigious Nature magazine carried out by Israeli researchers found that obesity after quitting smoking has to do with a specific microorganism and may be easily reduced.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 3:30:27 AM
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On This Day: UN General Assembly declares antisemitism as racism
In 1975, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution declaring Zionism as racism, but the resolution was removed in 1991.
By ARIELLA MARSDEN \
12/10/2021 5:14:25 AM
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A Nevada conservative running for attorney general leans hard into her Israeliness
Sigal Chatta is campaigning to be Nevada's next AG. She likes telling folks that she is the first Israeli American to run for a statewide office, in any state. (She’s not.)
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
12/10/2021 4:18:05 AM
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My Jewish ancestors owned slaves. That’s why I’m a rabbi for racial justice.
'I pray that the work we all do to advance social justice today may serve as tiny measures of atonement for the grievous damage caused by our nation, including my ancestors.'
By RABBI BARRY H. BLOCK/JTA \
12/10/2021 4:34:00 AM
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Watch this ’70s ad for Bernstein on Essex to feel nostalgic for a lost New York
There’s something about the restaurant Bernstein on Essex, with its yellow and red neon sign, that remains a source of nostalgia for New York Jews of a certain age.
By JULIA GERGELY \
12/10/2021 5:09:46 AM
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Prominent Bay Area Muslim leader warns about ‘polite Zionists,’ drawing rebukes from Jewish groups
A Muslim civil rights attorney implored pro-Palestinian conference-goers in Chicago to vigorously oppose 'polite Zionists,' including the ADL, Jewish Federations, Hillel and 'Zionist Synagogues.'
By GABE STUTMAN / JTA \
12/10/2021 5:30:56 AM
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Meet the man whose arm has been raised for almost 50 years
Amar Bharati in 1973 decided to dedicate his life to the Hindu deity "Shiva." To prove his dedication he lifted his right arm, and has not lowered it since.
By MAARIV ONLINE AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 6:07:45 AM
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Elon Musk mulls quitting his jobs, becoming full-time influencer
It was not immediately clear if Musk, a prolific user of the social media platform and the world's richest man, was being serious about quitting his roles.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 7:45:39 AM
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Trump accuses Netanyahu of deceiving him over peace intentions
In interviews to Israeli political journalist Barak Ravid, Donald Trump reveals the real relationship he had with Benjamin Netanyahu.
By JEREMY SHARON AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 8:10:54 AM
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On This Day: 230 years since Jewish messiah claimant Jacob Frank's death
Jacob Frank claimed to be the reincarnation of Shabtai Zvi, advocated the transgression of Jewish law, especially sexual prohibitions, and led thousands to convert to Catholicism.
By AARON REICH \
12/10/2021 8:16:05 AM
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China, Nicaragua re-establish ties in blow to US, Taiwan
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 8:15:52 AM
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Israel, Morocco celebrate one year of normalization in DC
Ambassador to US Herzog: ‘We are natural partners in a highly turbulent region.’
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/10/2021 8:35:10 AM
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DC to rename street in front of Saudi embassy after Jamal Khashoggi
Khashoggi, a journalist and vocal critic of Saudi policy, was murdered in 2018 in what is widely considered to have been a hit orchestrated by Saudi Arabia.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 8:51:34 AM
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China's Xi responsible for Uyghur 'genocide' - unofficial tribunal
China dismissed the tribunal, which is headed by British lawyer Geoffrey Nice and has no powers of sanction or enforcement, as a "farce" being used by its enemies to spread lies.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 8:46:13 AM
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Israel begins fifth COVID wave with 55 Omicron cases confirmed
Gov’t considers labeling all of Europe red • Bennett calls on health funds to step up pace of vaccination campaign
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/10/2021 9:23:37 AM
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Arab resident's car stoned by Jewish teens in Sheikh Jarrah
The perpetrators ran away shortly after throwing the stones. The driver has successfully escaped the car but his condition has not been determined yet.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 9:28:31 AM
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Israel, US invest $5.48m. in six cooperative clean energy projects
Funding will be allocated through Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Energy program.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
12/10/2021 9:38:36 AM
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IDF thwarts attempted weapon-smuggling from base in North
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 9:41:02 AM
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Lebanese PM says he asked Egypt for support to generate electricity
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 9:48:02 AM
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 9:54:06 AM
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World powers to test Iran's good faith over commitment to June texts
Talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal resumed with the US and Israel ramping up the rhetorical pressure on Tehran on consequences.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 10:22:19 AM
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Exclusive interview with Miss South Africa: I had to visit Israel
The Miss Universe pageant will take place on December 12 in Eilat and will be broadcast around the world.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/10/2021 12:23:40 PM
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'Flu cases on rise,' says doctor, as Israel reports nearly 300 in hospital
Doctors have been worried that fewer people will get vaccinated against the flu this year because of a feeling of ‘vaccine fatigue’ from having taken three COVID shots in the last year.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/10/2021 12:25:46 PM
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Gazans march to celebrate 34 years to Hamas
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 12:55:10 PM
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Antisemitic swastika graffitied at Massachusetts college
The act of vandalism is the third antisemitic incident reported at the women's college this fall.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 2:14:13 PM
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Suspected Islamists kill 16 people in eastern Congo
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 2:05:52 PM
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Lockheed F-35 jet wins Finnish fighter competition
Lockheed Martin competed for the deal with Sweden's Saab, US rival Boeing, France's Dassault and Britain's BAE Systems.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 2:21:10 PM
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Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine shows promise in early-stage study
This data, though limited, puts Moderna ahead of other drugmakers, including rival Pfizer Inc, that are also testing their flu vaccine based on messenger RNA.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 2:51:42 PM
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UNGA condemns 'acts of terror' by extremist Israeli settlers
The global body approved six anti-Israel resolutions on Thursday.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/10/2021 4:11:01 PM
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Iran, IAEA had positive meetings in Vienna - Iran’s Nournews website
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 3:27:59 PM
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Russia to West: offer us guarantees or risk unraveling security
The comments by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov came amid soaring tensions between Russia and the West.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 4:33:02 PM
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Netanyahu demands extension of security for family
Security is set to be lifted from the Netanyahu family on Monday.
By JEREMY SHARON AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 5:29:54 PM
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Judge probing Beirut blast calls for arrest of powerful suspect
A number of current and former senior politicians and security officials have been charged in connection with the blast that killed more than 215 people.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 5:04:27 PM
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Arab man killed in Galilee, 121st death in sector this year
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 5:21:07 PM
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Man killed in clash with IDF near Evyatar - Israeli media
The IDF said that hundreds of Palestinians had gathered in the area, south of the Palestinian city of Nablus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS \
12/10/2021 5:31:19 PM
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COVID vaccine side effects in kids 5-11: Only 1% seek medical attention
The survey results also showed that only about 20% of parents reported their children experiencing side effects like weakness, fatigue or headaches.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/10/2021 5:38:07 PM
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US Supreme Court permits challenge to Texas six-week abortion ban
The law bans abortions at around six weeks, a point in time when many women do not yet realize they are pregnant.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 5:57:49 PM
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Iranian ambassador to Britain blames Israel for June factory blast
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 6:24:02 PM
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Boosters give 70%-75% protection against mild disease from Omicron - UK Health Security Agency
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 7:07:34 PM
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Global shortage of nurses set to grow as pandemic enters third year
Many nurses are burned out from the COVID-19 pandemic and rates of "intention to leave" within a year have doubled to 20-30%.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 8:37:54 PM
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Most reported US Omicron cases have hit the fully vaccinated -CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that of the 43 cases attributed to the Omicron variant, 34 people had been fully vaccinated.
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 8:51:02 PM
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Hamas weapons depot fire caused Lebanon explosion at Palestinian camp - report
The blast emanated from a Hamas weapons depot in the Burj al-Shemali camp.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS \
12/10/2021 9:39:02 PM
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Cannabis found to impact fertility in two generations of mice
The study cites past publications that have suggested similar implications for human users.
By EMILY CRASNICK \
12/10/2021 10:07:51 PM
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US House Capitol riot probe subpoenas more Trump aides
By REUTERS \
12/10/2021 9:46:03 PM
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Gantz at IAC: Israel is the only country in the world that Iran seeks to destroy
Speaking at the Israeli-American Council, Defense Minister Benny Gantz stressed the shared Israeli-US urgency when it comes to the Iran issue.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/10/2021 10:44:20 PM