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UK’s Labor party divided ahead of Parliament vote on recognizing Palestinian state
Baroness Warsi: ‘Our moral compass is missing.’
By JERRY LEWIS \
10/13/2014 12:37:08 AM
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Kurds hold off Islamic State in Kobani
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 1:13:37 AM
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Fay strengthens to Category 1 hurricane in Atlantic
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 2:39:26 AM
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Soldiers who fought in Gaza worry about traveling overseas
Initial statements by the UNHRC indicated it would make accusations of war crimes against Israeli soldiers, commanders and possibly against civilian-leaders.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/13/2014 3:22:33 AM
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Bolivia's President Morales declares victory in election
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 4:31:56 AM
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Ashes of Jewish Legion commander Patterson brought to Israel for burial
The burial will take place on November 10, Patterson’s birthday, when a special ceremony will be held in his honor.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
10/13/2014 5:15:14 AM
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Jerusalem, Mac TA dominate helpless opponents
Hapoel improves to 2-0 with big win over Nahariya while yellow-and-blue overcomes Ness Ziona.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/13/2014 5:59:53 AM
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Only a win will do for blue-and-white in Andorra
The blue-and-white will be confident of making it six points out of six against a team which has lost 42 consecutive qualifiers.
By ALLON SINAI \
10/13/2014 6:09:17 AM
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Large blast heard in Afghan capital, cause and casualties unknown
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 6:15:48 AM
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Let Putin try
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
10/13/2014 7:02:13 AM
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Watch: Police lock rioting Arabs inside al-Aksa Mosque, clear Temple Mount for visiting Jews
Likud MK Moshe Feiglin was at the Western Wall on Monday morning and was preparing to visit the Temple Mount compound.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
10/13/2014 8:16:21 AM
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Three people lightly injured in accident at gas station in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 8:25:59 AM
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Left-wing Israeli public figures urge the British Parliament to recognize Palestinian state
"The long-term existence and security of Israel depends on the long-term existence and security of a Palestinian state," activists write ahead of non-binding vote by UK lawmakers.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/13/2014 9:14:41 AM
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Australia PM says will confront Putin at G20 over downed flight MH17 'murders'
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 9:23:07 AM
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Security sources: At least 30 die in Egypt bus crash
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 9:30:02 AM
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Turkey allows US-led coalition to use its bases in fight against Islamic State
"We have not asked for the Turks to send ground forces of their own into Syria," US National Security Advisor Susan Rice says.
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 10:16:43 AM
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'I pity those who no longer remember the Holocaust and abandon Israel for a pudding'
Agriculture Minister Yair Shamir returns from a private trip to Berlin and shares his thoughts on the new cost of living protest currently brewing in Israel.
By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV HASHAVUA \
10/13/2014 10:33:30 AM
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Woman found dead in Beit Dagan in suspected murder
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 11:35:08 AM
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PA: We have 7 of 9 Security Council votes needed to force ballot on resolution to end 'occupation'
The proposal calls for the full withdrawal of Israel to the pre-1967 lines by November 2016.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 11:41:20 AM
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Aharonovitch slams Danino: He should do his job, not worry about who the next police chief will be
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 12:05:14 PM
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Edelstein: Journalist hiring private eyes to tail MKs belongs in jail
Journalist's "100 Days of Transparency" project raised almost NIS 160,000 to follow lawmakers who "love darkness" and "resist transparency."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/13/2014 12:29:14 PM
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WATCH: Dolphins sighted off Israel's coast
Over the weekend dolphins were spotted off the coast of Ashkelon and Herzliya.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 12:31:36 PM
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UN's Ban in Ramallah calls for end to 'provocations' at Jerusalem holy sites
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 1:00:58 PM
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Madonna defends son's posting of brutal ISIS video on Instagram account
14-year-old Rocco Ritchie posted video of Islamic State terrorists shooting a group of children laying on the ground.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 1:34:48 PM
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Islamic State suicide bomber detonates near Syria-Turkey border
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 1:37:27 PM
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Israeli Arab MK Tibi lobbies British MPs to back Palestinian statehood
"Supporting a Palestinian state is a moral act that will promote the peace process, not the other way around," Tibi says in London ahead of vote on non-binding measure to recognize "Palestine."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
10/13/2014 2:01:29 PM
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Cameron's spokesman: UK vote on Palestine status will not change policy
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 2:06:03 PM
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Study: 96% of destruction of Palestinian olive tree cases fall apart due to police incompetence
Yesh Din followed the investigation of 246 police files involving the uprooting, burning or damaging of trees in the West Bank between the years 2005 and 2014.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 2:09:17 PM
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Jean Tirole wins 2014 Nobel Prize for Economics
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 2:09:34 PM
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The human factor
Dan Ettinger conducts a series of concerts this month.
By MAXIM REIDER \
10/13/2014 2:29:16 PM
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Circus time
The multidisciplinary show Cirkopolis is coming to town.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/13/2014 2:41:47 PM
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Quality is a tradition
Next week at the 6th DocAviv Galilee Festival.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/17/2014 10:02:13 AM
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Palestinian Authority PM tells UN's Ban: Gaza aid not effective with Israel blockade in place
Ban arrives in area for a two-day visit during which he will meet with Israeli and Palestinian leadership.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
10/13/2014 2:49:36 PM
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Mixing up the mixed program
River North Dance Chicago will perform a tour de force.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
10/13/2014 2:56:57 PM
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‘The Affair’ joins ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘Homeland’
This week on TV.
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/18/2014 8:34:45 AM
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A tasty twist
Meir Adoni’s Mizlala is the place to be in Tel Aviv.
By MAXINE BERGMAN \
10/18/2014 9:35:37 AM
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Sources: Turkey has not reached new deal to let US use base
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 3:17:15 PM
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Official: Taliban ambush kills 22 Afghan soliders, police in north
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 3:18:14 PM
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The spirit moved them
The Pilgrim Spirituality Center in the North was built around a rare first-century synagogue.
By AVIVA BAR-AM \
10/13/2014 3:24:36 PM
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Aharonovitch blasts Danino for 'unfortunate' interference in successor's appointment
Public security minister says police chief should stick to "dealing with police affairs" and "leave it to the minister, along with the prime minister, to decide on the next head of the police."
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/13/2014 3:28:33 PM
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British MP in Israel: Symbolic vote on Palestinian statehood is a mistake
David Burrowes is on a three-day trip of Israel and the West Bank organized by the Israel Allies Caucus.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/13/2014 3:30:06 PM
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Striking a balance
ImaKadima provides a supportive community for career-minded mothers on the professional and personal level.
By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN \
10/13/2014 3:31:24 PM
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Blowing her own horn
Avital Handler proves that woman can play the tuba.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/13/2014 3:37:03 PM
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Giving Schulhoff an airing
A classical pianist plays the works of a Czech Jewish composer who perished in the Holocaust.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/13/2014 3:45:54 PM
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City Notes: Australian Gan Garoo park transformed into Aboriginal village over Succot
A look at some of the events that took place this week.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
10/13/2014 3:59:51 PM
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The art of cheese
Aharon Markovich makes uniquely Israeli cheeses on Moshav Nehalim.
By MIRIAM KRESH \
10/13/2014 4:05:37 PM
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Jerusalem Post News: October 13, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 4:13:49 PM
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Netanyahu to UN's Ban: Unilateral Palestinian moves are only making the situation worse
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 4:15:09 PM
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Exiled – to Kfar Saba
After Jews were expelled from Tel Aviv-Jaffa almost a century ago, the Sharon city doesn’t forget the bitter times turned sweet.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
10/13/2014 4:20:04 PM
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A scroll for soldiers
British Ambassador Matthew Gould and his wife Celia hosted a reception at their residence in Ramat Gan in honor of the British-Israel Friends of Bar-Ilan University.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
10/13/2014 4:24:33 PM
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IDF chief Gantz: Every border incident could develop into something more
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 4:26:12 PM
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SHOWTIME 378748
The Jerusalem-based Incubator Theater company brings its production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth to Tel Aviv.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/13/2014 4:32:57 PM
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In meeting with Ban Ki-moon, Netanyahu slams UN for returning confiscated rockets to Hamas
Prime minister meets visiting UN chief, says Palestinian unilateral measures won't advance peace, but rather they will make situation on the ground worse.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 4:33:40 PM
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Letting the thugs rule, on and off the Mount
As long as the thugs are in control, most Arabs will continue publicly assailing Israel even if they quietly support it, just because it’s the safest thing to do.
By EVELYN GORDON \
10/13/2014 4:38:48 PM
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Happy Eva After: Tom, get thee to the land of limits
EVA ruminates on dating in the 21st century.
By EVA \
10/13/2014 4:41:05 PM
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Iran's Ayatollah: Zionism, US and 'wicked' Britain created ISIS
"America, Zionism, and the veteran expert of spreading divisions - the wicked government of Britain - have sharply increased their efforts of creating divisions between the Sunnis and Shi'ites."
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 4:43:55 PM
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Star Catcher 378753
Astrology for the week of October 17, 2014.
By MARALLYN BEN MOSHE \
10/13/2014 4:54:18 PM
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US, Saudi Arabia hit militant targets in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 4:54:40 PM
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The joy of unease
Like a moral barometer or a canary uniquely sensitive to the proverbial coal mine’s ethical atmosphere, the status of Jews serves as a critical register of the general health of society.
By MATI WAGNER \
10/13/2014 5:09:17 PM
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Lebanon to postpone parliamentary poll to 2017
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 5:15:48 PM
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Keeping paper relevant
The National Library is home to tomes of priceless manuscripts, the exhibition of which shows that the lure of emotion and texture win out over technology every time.
By SAM SOKOL \
10/13/2014 5:16:30 PM
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The joy of the Torah
On this holiday, we embrace and celebrate the centrality of Torah to Jewish communal life, commemorate the euphoria of Temple libations and pray for the autumn rains to fall.
By DVORA WAYSMAN \
10/13/2014 5:21:16 PM
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General hospitals to drill and get surprise checks on treatment of possible Ebola patients
Each of the hospitals has experts in infectious disease prevention and will brief emergency room staffers on what to do.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/13/2014 5:26:22 PM
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Infant injured as 50 Palestinians throw rocks at cars in Hebron
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 5:26:36 PM
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The struggle continues
Women of the Wall and non-Orthodox groups are confident of success in their battle with haredi religious authorities.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/17/2014 12:38:18 PM
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President Rivlin and UN's Ban Ki-Moon meet in Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 5:50:20 PM
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Operation Volozhyn
Return to a vanished world.
By MORDECHAI HAIMOVITCH \
10/13/2014 5:57:10 PM
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Shalev’s lament
Best-selling author Meir Shalev tells the ‘Post’ that Israel lacks ‘a true leader with vision’ and reflects on how the Bible has shaped his literary work.
By STEVE LINDE,NOA AMOUYAL \
10/13/2014 6:05:51 PM
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The last Simhat Torah in the Warsaw Ghetto
Any illusions that some may have once had about the intentions of the Germans, or even their presumed humanity, had been upended by their tormentors’ brutishness and savagery.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
10/13/2014 6:10:10 PM
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Islamic State seeks to justify enslaving Yazidi women and girls in Iraq
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 6:12:07 PM
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Protecting and persevering
Amir Peretz overcame naysayers who mocked the Iron Dome, and now he hopes to do the same with his plans for ‘environmental justice.’
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,SHARON UDASIN \
10/13/2014 6:17:23 PM
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Revitalizing Lod
Through recycled shipping containers, the Ayalim Association seeks to boost student housing and resuscitate the impoverished city.
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/13/2014 6:24:51 PM
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Of climate, Torah and shmita
As the Land of Israel enjoys a shmita year of rest, Simhat Torah allows us to take a critical look at how we might be able to positively affect ever-encroaching climate change.
By YOSEF I. ABRAMOWITZ \
10/13/2014 6:28:54 PM
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First Druse to head an Israeli hospital
Col. Dr. Salman Zarka will head Safed’s Ziv Medical Center, bringing 25 years of experience in the IDF Medical Corps.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/13/2014 6:34:47 PM
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Honorable Mensch-ins: 7 examples of Jews who changed 5774 for the better
By EITAN AROM \
10/13/2014 6:39:55 PM
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‘Always lead’
The future looks bright as Johanna Arbib takes up the reins as chairwoman of ALEH, hoping to propel organization to greater heights through drive, determination, a wealth of philanthropic experience.
By MAAYAN JAFFE \
10/13/2014 6:45:30 PM
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Women of the Wall launch Bat Mitzva ad campaign on Jerusalem buses
New campaign to promote ceremonies for girls at the Western Wall.
By JEREMY SHARON \
10/13/2014 6:45:34 PM
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Guerrilla groups hunt down Islamic State in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 6:47:19 PM
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Moving forward
Haredi, secular, Ethiopian and Arab women have joined together in a new campaign by the Yerushalmit Movement to stop women’s exclusion from commercials, billboards and signs around the capital.
By CARMIT SAPIR WEITZ \
10/13/2014 7:06:05 PM
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Not lost in translation
Haruki Murakami’s Hebrew translator will take the stage at Japanese Culture Week.
By BARRY DAVIS \
10/13/2014 7:10:17 PM
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Syria's air force ramps up strikes in west as US hits east
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 7:26:34 PM
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Arab Bank demands retrial in terror financing case
The historic verdict was the first time in US history that a massive financial institution of Arab Bank's stature was held liable for such damages.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
10/13/2014 7:29:33 PM
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The tribal route
A wealth of history can be found on Yehuda, Reuven and Asher streets.
By AVIVA BAR-AM \
10/13/2014 7:31:04 PM
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Lauder to Post: Israel is being defined by its enemies
Israel allows itself to defined abroad by its enemies, World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder said.
By SAM SOKOL \
10/13/2014 7:38:30 PM
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Vintage empowerment
The secondhand store Haboydem doubles as a social business that provides transitional employment for people with mental illness.
By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN \
10/13/2014 7:38:59 PM
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Grapevine: An age-old problem
Jerusalem has the largest number of senior citizens in the country.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
10/13/2014 7:48:41 PM
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Bed bugs in Israel becoming resistant to insecticide, says parasite expert
In the past five years, there has been a 150 percent increase in bed bug cases during this short period of time.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
10/13/2014 8:05:21 PM
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Iranian film director Sepideh Farsi plants her ‘Red Rose’ in Haifa
Farsi has been able to visit Iran in the past, but she says, “After this film, for sure I can’t go back. I’m persona non grata.”
By HANNAH BROWN \
10/13/2014 8:41:52 PM
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Twenty-five people killed in three bombings in Shi'ite parts of Baghdad
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 8:51:27 PM
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Britain sees no early demand from US for air strikes in Syria
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 8:54:05 PM
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British Parliament votes in favor of Palestinian state recognition
Britain’s House of Commons votes 274-12 in favor of symbolic motion that stands as initial stage of UK recognition of a Palestinian state.
By REUTERS,JERRY LEWIS \
10/14/2014 3:00:52 AM
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Retracing his steps
Dancer/choreographer Sahar Azimi has turned into a mature dancemaker who projects his own unique, personal voice with growing assurance.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
10/13/2014 9:04:38 PM
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Swedish PM’s recognition of Palestine violates law, says legislator
Annicka Engblom files complaint against Stefan Löfven
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
10/13/2014 9:05:47 PM
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Rivlin to UN's Ban: Over 1.5 million Palestinians can not continue living under closure in Gaza
Both before his visit to Jerusalem and during it, Ban called on Israel to lift all its restrictions on Gaza, a 360 sq.km. area bordering Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
10/13/2014 9:14:45 PM
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Streisand and Leonard Cohen don’t duet together
Canadian voice of God is one of few male singers not tapped for Hollywood diva’s ‘Partner’s album.
By DAVID BRINN \
10/13/2014 9:16:22 PM
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The Temple Mount
The police reaction was indeed a surrender to Muslim religious extremism – one of the biggest threats to liberal, open societies in the 21st century.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
10/13/2014 9:21:10 PM
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Our World: Benny Gantz’s troubling assessments
Israel is actually facilitating the opening of Gaza’s borders and the chief proponent of this policy is IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
10/13/2014 9:28:14 PM
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Think About It: A nostalgic visit to Haifa
I was born in Haifa, but since I moved my elderly mother to Jerusalem in 1997, I have rarely visited there and when I have, it has usually been to Haifa University on Mount Carmel.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
10/13/2014 9:51:10 PM
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October 14: Rebuilding Gaza
Readers respond to the Jerusalem Post's latest articles.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
10/13/2014 10:03:14 PM
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In for some vegan shoes or vegan condoms?
Animal rights activists, natural food lovers and simply curious citizens alike gathered in Ramat Gan for world’s largest vegan festival.
By SHARON UDASIN \
10/13/2014 10:07:46 PM
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Fundamentally Freund: Is rebuilding Gaza more important than halting Ebola?
The number of Ebola cases is reportedly doubling every three to four weeks, but billions of dollars will be lavished on Gaza rather than on the jeopardized populations of Liberia and Sierra Leone.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
10/13/2014 10:13:36 PM
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No Holds Barred: Lessening the sin of Adultery
Many mistakenly believe that ancient Judaism endorses polygamy. Nothing could be further from the truth.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
10/13/2014 10:24:48 PM
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Islamic State demands for US hostage cannot be met, parents say
By REUTERS \
10/13/2014 10:25:26 PM
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On My Mind: Heritage protection
Jews perhaps know more than others about having their cultural possessions plundered.
By KENNETH BANDLER \
10/13/2014 10:38:02 PM
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Hezbollah and Hamas deterrence equation
The working of deterrence puzzles Israelis.
By ELLI LIEBERMAN \
10/13/2014 10:42:18 PM
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Bad policies in east Jerusalem
The entry of settlers to Silwan was a highly political move, an attempt to change the status quo in Jerusalem by altering the character of the Arab neighborhood.
By ANAT BEN-NUN \
10/13/2014 10:46:27 PM
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When film and reality meet
The film 'Get,' shows the life story of many women who frequent the hallways of the rabbinical courts throughout Israel.
By OSNAT SHARON \
10/13/2014 10:50:37 PM
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Did Iran respond to alleged Israeli sabotage through Hezbollah?
Iran's reported message: Wednesday’s attack in the Golan Heights “was a warning to Israel that its return to covert operations against Iranian targets would result in war with Hezbollah
By BRIAN SCHRAUGER \
10/13/2014 11:01:12 PM
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New iPhone 6 to go on sale in Israel on October 23
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
10/13/2014 11:21:14 PM