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A Zionist Tisha Be’av
Tisha Be’av, the fast of the Ninth of Av that falls today, is a time for introspection, not solely or even principally on an individual level, but on a national level.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/16/2013 12:03:08 AM
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Astronomer finds new moon orbiting Neptune
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 12:28:04 AM
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Comment: Reclaiming clarity
We shouldn’t, and can’t, judge them for their deeds. They’ll be doing that themselves for the rest of their lives.
By DAVID BRINN \
7/16/2013 12:36:06 AM
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PM’s office mum on tension with DC over China
Reports claim Oren called to J'lem over US anger after Israel blocks official from testifying in US court against Chinese bank suspected of money laundering to Palestinian terror groups.
By HERB KEINON \
7/16/2013 12:40:21 AM
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Lawyer may testify that Israel broke promise to terror victims
Shurat Hadin head could be forced to testify that gov't broke vow over terror financing case against Bank of China.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/16/2013 12:44:46 AM
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What’s behind the ‘Almaliakh action’
The case sets a “huge precedent” for Israeli victims of terror since it would permit non-US citizens to also sue in the US in terror cases.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/16/2013 12:53:40 AM
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Shalom to create panel to reform IEC
Energy and Water Minister pledges to launch a public committee to overhaul the electricity sector.
By SHARON UDASIN \
7/16/2013 1:02:31 AM
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Mac TA taking nothing for granted vs Gyori
Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Paulo Sousa believes his team faces a stern test when it faces Hungarian champion Gyori ETO in the Champions League second qualifying round first leg.
By ALLON SINAI \
7/16/2013 1:08:47 AM
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Regev: Israel must disperse migrants concentrated in south Tel Aviv
MK also calls on police to issue detailed statistics on crimes committed by illegal migrants.
By BEN HARTMAN \
7/16/2013 1:16:20 AM
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Katz: Treasury, NII unable to defend proposal for ‘housewife tax’
Meeting cut short after ministries discuss new tax of NIS 61 per month; Katz calls to check "economic viability."
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/16/2013 1:27:10 AM
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Court: Dead Sea Works must reveal arbitration transcripts
Jerusalem District Court rejects a Dead Sea Works petition to keep transcripts from arbitration hearings over royalties from becoming publicly available.
By NIV ELIS, SHARON UDASIN \
7/16/2013 1:32:19 AM
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Tel Aviv launches 2 affordable housing projects
Municipality announces launch of new projects, which counts for 10% of urban development budget.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
7/16/2013 1:38:20 AM
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Ministry increases sum paid to women for donating ova
After only seven Israeli women donated their eggs, Knesset Labor, Social Affairs and Health Committee raises sum for compensation.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/16/2013 1:43:06 AM
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BGU students in reserve duty to get more ‘adjustment days'
University to provide students with “adjustment days,” even if they do not meet Council for Higher Education’s new criteria.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
7/16/2013 1:47:19 AM
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Barkat: Encouraging medical tourism would solve financial woes
Jerusalem mayor says solution to problems of Jerusalem hospitals was to “open them to the international market."
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/16/2013 1:53:10 AM
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Outstanding doctoral students selected as Adams Fellows
Ten outstanding PhD students of the sciences will receive Adams Fellowships totaling more than $1 million.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/16/2013 1:55:59 AM
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FSA head accuses UK's Cameron of betraying rebels
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 2:02:11 AM
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Car accident at Bilu junction sees paramedics treat four
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 2:25:15 AM
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Report: Saudi Airlines refuses tickets to Israeli citizens
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 2:30:32 AM
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New Tel Aviv bridge opens over Rokach Boulevard
By SHARON UDASIN \
7/16/2013 3:02:55 AM
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John Bolton: Israel should have attacked Iran 'yesterday'
Former US ambassador to the UN says every day that goes by "puts Israel in greater danger," urges Israel to stop waiting.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
7/16/2013 5:25:48 AM
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US boy buried in sand dune sinkhole in critical condition
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 3:28:19 AM
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Jury believed Zimmerman, not Martin, called for help
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 3:38:42 AM
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Clashes return to Cairo streets in blow to Egypt
VIDEO: After week of relative calm, overnight violence near Nile a blow to hopes that Egyptian crisis subsiding.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 3:42:44 AM
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China, Russia block UN condemnation of Iran missile tests
Council split over whether Iran's missile tests violated UN sanctions imposed on Tehran, according to Australia's UN envoy.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 3:49:38 AM
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Zimmerman jury initially split 3-2-1 on verdict
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 4:00:19 AM
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Obama orders stepped up effort against HIV/AIDS epidemic
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 4:07:42 AM
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US Senate leaders urged to avoid showdown on Obama nominees
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 4:29:21 AM
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Report: Wounded Syrians kicked out of Lebanon hospital
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 5:23:14 AM
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Police probe possible links in Boston bombing
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 6:23:02 AM
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Thirteen IDF Golani soldiers arrested for refusing service
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 7:21:05 AM
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Report: Mortar shells from Syria land in Golan Heights
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 8:52:44 AM
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Report: Former Nixon adviser Leonard Garment dies at 89
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 7:59:51 AM
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US ex-policymakers urge Obama to pursue diplomacy with Iran
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 8:58:07 AM
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Likud minister: PM not serious about peace moves with Palestinians
Lawmaker says Netanyahu does not have support from his party on issue of restarting stalled peace talks.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 9:18:10 AM
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Mortar shells from Syria explode in Golan
Most recent incident of apparent errant fire causes no damage; fighting reported overnight near Quneitra border crossing.
By YAAKOV LAPIN \
7/16/2013 9:31:43 AM
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Swiss banks’ Holocaust fund pays out $1.24 billion
By JTA \
7/16/2013 9:47:40 AM
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Police close Temple Mount in Jerusalem to visitors
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 5:03:04 PM
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Report: Former US officials urge Obama for diplomacy with Iran
Twenty-nine ex-policymakers: Pursue negotiations with the Islamic Republic once Rouhani takes office.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 10:47:47 AM
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Alternatively Speaking: Left out to burn
Alternative medicine expert Natalie Marx answers your questions: Are there any vitamins that help to protect skin from the sun’s rays?
By NATALIE MARX \
7/29/2013 9:42:05 AM
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A Netanyahu cave-in?
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
7/16/2013 11:14:00 AM
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Michael Oren's fusion of roles as historian, diplomat
A reflection on outgoing Israeli ambassador to Washington's post, a period fraught with tensions between Netanyahu, Obama and Israeli gov't, US Jewish community.
By JTA \
7/16/2013 11:37:02 AM
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Right-wing MKs: EU decision racist, we will build more in settlements
Yacimovich: Unfortunate EU isn't helping renew peace talks; Labor, Meretz MKs warn boycotts, sanctions will follow if government does not take action.
By LAHAV HARKOV AND JUDY SIEGEL \
7/16/2013 1:13:38 PM
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Report: Pro-Assad militia kills Syrian mediators in Homs
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 11:41:04 AM
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Chosen Bites: Marvelous and meatless
This classic Chinese recipe for whole crispy fish is spectacular enough for a festive meal, but easy enough for any day.
By LAURA FRANKEL \
7/16/2013 11:45:45 AM
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Cairo clashes overnight leave 7 dead, over 250 wounded
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 12:19:27 PM
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Pro-Assad gunmen kill Syrian mediators in Homs
Militants loyal to the Syrian president shoot dead 6 members of reconciliation team sent to try to appease warring sectarian groups.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 12:22:59 PM
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A special volunteer opportunity in Jerusalem
Shalva, an organization for physically and mentally challenged children, is an opportunity for visitors to see real life in Jerusalem.
By NICOLE JANSEZIEN/TRAVELUJAH \
7/18/2013 9:48:42 AM
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Seven die in latest Cairo clashes, over 250 wounded
Overnight violence a blow to hopes that Egypt crisis subsiding.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 12:33:53 PM
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UK to give Syrian rebels protection from chemical weapons
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 1:00:01 PM
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Gourmet Kosher Cooking: Peach heaven
Try these quick and delicious peachy recipes, sure to become your new summer favorites.
By GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM \
7/16/2013 1:12:22 PM
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Chapter 13, Politics and persecution: antisemitism in the United States, 1584 - 1932
By DAVID TURNER \
7/16/2013 1:36:00 PM
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Dani Dayan: EU abandons Mideast objectivity with directive
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 3:00:44 PM
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The Wedding Planner: Size matters
It doesn't matter if you have a mega-event or an intimate gathering of close family and friends; what's important is how you plan it.
By OSNAT ELDAR \
7/16/2013 1:50:31 PM
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MK petitions HCJ to disqualify Eliyahu from rabbinate race
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 2:11:05 PM
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Top 10 Tisha Be’av films
On this long, hot day of Tisha Be'av, many look for sad movies to watch to pass the time. Here's a list of the top ten appropriate movies to watch.
By JTA \
7/16/2013 2:15:09 PM
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Egypt presidency: Islamists expected to join reconciliation
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 2:15:59 PM
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Lea Michele asks for privacy after boyfriend Cory Monteith’s death
In the wake of her boyfriend Cory Monteith’s tragic death, Lea Michele has released a statement requesting to be left alone.
By JTA \
7/16/2013 2:25:45 PM
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Finance Ministry discloses tax breaks of large corporations
By GLOBES/ELA LEVY-WEINRIB AND CHEN MA'ANIT \
7/16/2013 2:28:26 PM
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Housing Minister Ariel launches virtual Temple Mount tours on Tisha B'Av
Tour begins with drawing of Temple laid over shrine.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
7/16/2013 2:29:54 PM
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Aardvark: Digging into Israel's melting pot
Aardvark Israel Study and Volunteer Program is positioning itself as "the melting pot" experience for students wishing to experience Israeli life.
By SAMANTHA KUBEK \
7/16/2013 2:43:12 PM
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Brotherhood head dismisses talk of reconciliation in Egypt
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 2:55:28 PM
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Welcome to the Maccabiah
President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Sports Minister Limor Livnat reflect on the meaning of the Maccabiah, as the 19th games begin.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
7/16/2013 2:59:51 PM
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PLO official lauds EU settlement ban as move toward peace
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 4:02:54 PM
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Ya'alon: Israel will continue its policies in the W. Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 3:17:07 PM
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The man with the plan
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has rejuvenated the sporting vibrancy of the
Israeli capital, and the return of the Maccabiah Games is just the latest example.
By URIEL STRUM \
7/16/2013 3:45:23 PM
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Egypt's head of armed forces sworn in as first deputy PM
Muslim Brotherhood official dismisses claims over national reconciliation as bloody clashes continue in Cairo.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 7:03:07 PM
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Lost no more
The story of Maccabi Carasso, the man who traveled the world looking for ‘lost communities’ of Jews to participate in the 19th Maccabiah
By ALLON SINAI \
7/16/2013 3:52:39 PM
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Settler leaders: Israel should ban EU projects in Area C
Gush Etzion head calls on gov't to annex Area C of W. Bank; Yesha Council blasts EU for publicizing directive on Tisha Be'Av to ban grants, funding to Israel projects over pre-1967 lines.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
7/16/2013 3:53:23 PM
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80 years, 18 Maccabiah Games, thousands of dreams come true, millions of souls inspired
By URIEL STRUM AND ALLON SINAI \
7/16/2013 4:09:30 PM
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Ya'alon denies that Israel attacked Latakia arms depot
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 4:14:14 PM
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Last-minute inspiration from the coach
By DAVID BLATT \
7/16/2013 4:19:34 PM
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PLO official lauds EU settlement ban as positive move for peace
Hanan Ashrawi welcomes European Union decision labeling it "effective policy" says Israeli gov't focusing on settlements, not peace.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 4:26:10 PM
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Turkish police arrest 30 anti-government protesters
1,000 briefly detained as police widen crackdown on protests.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 4:28:53 PM
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Jewish jazz with a twist of Gospel
Iris and Ofer Portugaly hope to realize a dream of popularizing their music by getting funding for a live recording of their latest musical endeavor, Adon HaSlichot.
By ELANA DURE \
7/16/2013 4:35:52 PM
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Syria rebels reinforce key suburb in the battle for Damascus
Syria rebels still waiting to receive weapons from US; Britain says it will provide protection against chemical weapons.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 4:45:29 PM
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Back on the pole for one last dance
Israeli legend Alex Averbukh returns to competition at 38 hoping to teach the youngsters a thing or two
By ALLON SINAI \
7/16/2013 4:46:38 PM
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Egypt’s military adventure
If Mohammed Morsi was not the “duly elected head of government,” and if he was not “deposed by a military coup or decree,” then words have ceased to have meaning, and black is white.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
7/16/2013 4:47:23 PM
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MK files High Court petition to disqualify Rabbi Eliyahu from Chief Rabbi race
Esawi Frej cites allegations of racist comments, says electing Eliyahu would be "destruction of values in the State of Israel."
By YONAH JEREMY BOB AND JEREMY SHARON \
7/16/2013 4:59:27 PM
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Kremlin says decision on asylum for Snowden not up to Putin
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 5:03:54 PM
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Standing up for tolerance on Tisha Be'av
The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance is trying to act responsibly in the face of threats; the complicated social fabric of Jerusalem will not be torn apart by brotherly hatred.
By ELINOR SIDI \
7/16/2013 5:13:16 PM
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Chinese deputy premier cancels visit over Foreign Ministry sanctions
Senior official cancels trip because of ongoing workers strike; scheduled to sign agreements strengthening Sino-Israeli ties.
By HERB KEINON \
7/16/2013 5:22:22 PM
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Palestinians torn over easing of restrictions on Ramadan
A group of Palestinians have planned an awareness campaign to encourage Palestinians to buy from only Arab-owned shops.
By DIANA ATALLAH/THE MEDIA LINE \
7/16/2013 5:28:35 PM
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'Last chance' hunt to root out Nazi war criminals begins
German campaign, to be launched next week, seeks to bring Nazis to justice before they die; encouraged by arrest of Hans Lipschis.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 5:35:16 PM
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Avoda, la guerre est (à nouveau) déclarée
Shelly Yachimovich annonce des primaires pour le mois de novembre. Les commentaires acerbes vont bon train.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
7/16/2013 5:36:24 PM
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UK: Iran can join Syria peace talks only if it changes tack
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 5:40:27 PM
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Gush Shalom says new EU guidelines wake gov't to reality
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 5:52:29 PM
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New pro-Israel Arab party has Jewish support
Bishara Shlayan, an Israeli Christian Arab from Nazareth tells 'Post' the Arabs need to "do something for the state."
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
7/16/2013 5:55:05 PM
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L’Egypte sans tête
Au bord de la guerre civile, l’Egypte a plus que jamais besoin d’être réformée. Une lourde tâche que n’ont pas su assumer les Frères musulmans.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
7/16/2013 5:55:22 PM
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Finding my inner Brand
One young athlete’s love-story with Israel through her two Maccabiah experiences and how she returned to play professional soccer as an ‘Olah’
By GENNA BRAND \
7/16/2013 6:03:36 PM
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ADL measured in response to Zimmerman acquittal
"We have great faith in America’s jury system and do not question the verdict in the Zimmerman case," ADL's Curtiss-Lusher, Foxman say.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
7/16/2013 6:04:12 PM
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Ya'alon: Our Syria policy remains unchanged
Defense minister Moshe Ya'alon says Israel, IDF not involved in Syrian Civil War, sets red line according to interests.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/16/2013 6:09:13 PM
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'EU decision to bar cooperation with Israeli institutions endangers funding'
Science, technology and space minister Yaakov Peri says move will endanger scientific connections with the EU.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/16/2013 6:14:49 PM
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La mue du Shin Bet ?
Un ancien procureur de Tsahal reprend une nouvelle division du ministère de la Justice pour enquêter sur le Shin Bet. Vers une transformation ?
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
7/16/2013 6:14:59 PM
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Lapid warns new EU directives drive peace 'further away'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 6:23:21 PM
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Two hurt as bomb hits Hezbollah convoy in Lebanon
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 6:27:36 PM
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A vos marques, prêts, partez !
Dans quelques jours, Jérusalem va donner le coup d’envoi de la 19e édition des Maccabiades. Un événement majeur pour le maire Nir Barkat.
By CARA DORRIS ET OURIEL STURM \
7/16/2013 6:29:33 PM
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Three injured as bomb hits Hezbollah convoy in Lebanon
Roadside bomb near border marks third attack on Shi'ite group.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 6:49:47 PM
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La médaille de Dan
Un ancien combattant Américain de la Seconde Guerre mondiale fait chevalier de la Légion d’honneur par la France à Jaffa : une première.
By YOHAV OREMIATZKI \
7/16/2013 6:50:43 PM
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Egypt's head of armed forces sworn in as first deputy PM
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 7:00:21 PM
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Report: Prime minister to debate new EU Commission directives
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 10:02:52 PM
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Ramat Gan : Zvi Bar ne se représentera pas aux municipales
Sous le coup d’une enquête, le maire historique de la ville demeure aux commandes pour 3 mois.
By YONAH JEREMY \
7/16/2013 7:07:09 PM
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'We will not accept any external dictates regarding our borders'
PM slams EU guidelines banning cooperation beyond the Green Line, though doesn't elaborate with plans to combat the move.
By HERB KEINON \
7/16/2013 7:25:08 PM
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Un 3e soldat religieux attaqué par des harédim
Shimon Peres demande aux dirigeants orthodoxes d’intervenir.
By JEREMY SHARON \
7/16/2013 7:25:26 PM
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PA hails EU decision on W. Bank, e. J'lem as Kerry returns to Amman
Palestinians pleased with EU decision on West Bank settlements; State Department official suggests secretary may focus on Syria.
By MICHAEL WILNER AND KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/16/2013 7:28:23 PM
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: new cabinet "illegitimate"
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 7:30:40 PM
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World powers hope to resume Iran negotiations fast
Diplomats meet in Brussels amid concerns a breakdown in diplomacy could prompt Israel to attack Iran, spark a new war.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 7:31:58 PM
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Elections des Grands Rabbins : dernière ligne droite
Le scrutin est fixé au 24 juillet. A la dernière minute, Ovadia Yossef remplace un fils par un autre.
By SYLVIE BERG \
7/16/2013 7:37:09 PM
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Rights convention seeks federal charges in Trayvon case
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 7:54:42 PM
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Forgot your baby? There’s an app for that
A smattering of companies are determined to prevent a recurrence of the tragic spate of neglectful parents leaving babies to their fates in the backseat of cars.
By NIV ELIS \
7/16/2013 8:03:36 PM
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MDA prepares stickers to ask passersby to check for babies in others’ vehicles
United Hatzalah prints up 40,000 more warning stickers to prevent leaving of children locked in hot cars.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
7/16/2013 8:10:20 PM
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IDF stop foreign ship suspected of weapons smuggling
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 8:23:50 PM
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London cable car contract with Emirates Airline calls to exclude Israeli businesses
The body responsible for the transport system in Greater London has been criticized for a sponsorship deal with Emirates Airline for a project which is not allowed to take money or have ties to any Israel businesses.
By JONNY PAUL JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
7/16/2013 8:24:29 PM
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Coalition leaders, Lipman spar over bill to ban foie gras trade
Leaders allegedly vow to return the disputed bill to the Ministerial Committee for Legislation.
By SHARON UDASIN \
7/16/2013 8:32:34 PM
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Police: Tiv Taam bomber hired as part of a business dispute
The man is the fourth suspect arrested in the series of attacks this spring on the central Tel Aviv branch of the supermarket chain.
By BEN HARTMAN \
7/16/2013 8:36:26 PM
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Hundreds of Jews denied entry to Temple Mount after riot threats
Politicians responded with outrage and bitter disappointment as the confluence of Ramadan and Tisha Be’av inflame the situation.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
7/16/2013 8:43:27 PM
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PLO official lauds EU settlement ban as positive move for peace
Hanan Ashrawi welcomes European Union decision labeling it "effective policy" says Israeli gov't focusing on settlements, not peace.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
7/16/2013 8:50:50 PM
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Livni: New EU directives 'startling wake-up call' to Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 8:59:19 PM
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UN: Syrians fleeing at rate not seen since Rwandan genocide
Number of those fleeing conflict escalated to an average of 6,000 a day, according to UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
By REUTERS \
7/16/2013 9:03:33 PM
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Bennett: New EU directives are an economic attack on peace
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 9:27:26 PM
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For the music ain’t a changin’
Local singer-songwriter Natan Galili will be channeling his love of Bob Dylan on Thursday night at the fifth annual Woodstock Revival in Jerusalem.
By BARRY DAVIS \
7/16/2013 9:31:18 PM
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Jewish man stabbed multiple times by two Arabs outside Damascus Gate
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
7/16/2013 10:35:32 PM
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Jewish group calls on Polish rabbi to resign over shechita ban
Brussels-based European Jewish Association condemns Schudrich’s conduct following defeat of bill to legalize ritual slaughter.
By JTA \
7/16/2013 9:37:48 PM
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More than words
For local indie band Haya Miller, the most important part of their music is not only the sound – it’s the Hebrew lyrics.
By CARA DORRIS \
7/16/2013 9:38:34 PM
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Grapevine: Jared says ‘Like’
ON CHANNEL 10, singer Dudu Aharon is looking for a bride among a bevy of beautiful girls, who are chasing fame, fortune and glory in the contest to become Mrs. A.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
7/16/2013 9:47:34 PM
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Terra Incognita: Decline of the humanities: Don’t believe it
Anyone who keeps up on the happenings in higher education will eventually come across the canary-like call that the humanities face a crisis in enrollment, funding, and a resultant decline.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
7/16/2013 9:55:42 PM
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Peace Now: Israel set to approve 1,000 new West Bank units
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 10:00:06 PM
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The World From Here: Israel’s boycott ‘warnings’ strengthen BDS
We have been witness to a recent flurry of warnings that Israel is about to fall off a cliff and drown in a sea of Boycotts, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) if the peace process fails to advance.
By DAN DIKER \
7/16/2013 10:01:16 PM
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Happy Tax Freedom Day!
On July 14 Israelis celebrated their Tax Freedom Day (TFD). Tax Freedom Day marks the day Israeli taxpayers stop working for the government and can now enjoy working for themselves.
By CORINNE SAUER \
7/16/2013 10:05:15 PM
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In My Own Write: Say it with flowers? Or not
As one rose blooms ‘n’ another will die / It’s always been that way / I remember the showers / But no one puts flowers / On a flower’s grave
– From the song by Tom Waits
By JUDY MONTAGU \
7/16/2013 10:12:47 PM
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July 17: Claims, counter-claims
I am proud to serve as a member of the Claims Conference Board of Directors.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
7/16/2013 10:16:59 PM
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Yad Vashem ranked 4th best museum in 'TripAdvisor' list
The Jewish Holocaust museum was also listed first of 146 recommended attractions in Jerusalem.
By GLOBES' CORRESPONDENT \
7/16/2013 10:17:54 PM
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Candidly Speaking: Claims Conference: Has it no shame?
For more than a decade, there have been passionate pleas for the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
By ISI LEIBLER \
7/16/2013 10:23:45 PM
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Golani soldiers express 'deep regret' over refusing orders
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
7/16/2013 10:25:20 PM
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A man of integrity who deserved better
Sam Norich is a man of absolute integrity. He deserved better – much, much better – than the shabby treatment to which he was subjected at the recent meeting of the board of directors of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, commonly known as the Claims Conference.
By MENACHEM Z. ROSENSAFT \
7/16/2013 10:28:13 PM
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Poland and shechita
In the present political climate in Poland, it is unclear whether last week’s decision by lawmakers to keep in place a ban on ritual slaughter is reversible.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
7/16/2013 10:30:33 PM
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American Orthodox community condemns Shas rabbi’s comments against national-religious
The Orthodox Union and Rabbinical Council of America issue a joint statement on Monday condemning Shas member Rabbi Shalom Cohen’s use of the term “Amalek.”
By SAM SOKOL \
7/16/2013 10:40:31 PM
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Edelstein’s beard creates hairy situation
Knesset Speaker says “When I met with a Spanish group, I told them that I usually look more decent.”
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
7/16/2013 10:46:28 PM
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Your Taxes: Tax break amendment for industry and technology
Israel has long given tax breaks to preferred investments that have helped expand Israeli industry and technology, pursuant to the Encouragement of Capital Investments Law.
By LEON HARRIS \
7/16/2013 10:55:00 PM
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Haredi man stabbed multiple times outside Damascus Gate
Police say two Arab men attacked the thirty-year-old on his way home from the Kotel; units searching area for suspects.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
7/16/2013 10:59:24 PM
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Yellow-and-blue ready to open with a bang
New-look Mac TA visits Hungarian champ Gyori to kick off Champions League qualifying.
By ALLON SINAI \
7/16/2013 11:01:46 PM
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Sinai Says: With purchase complete, the hard work begins for Hap J’lem owner Allon
However, his true test has yet to arrive.
By ALLON SINAI \
7/16/2013 11:09:12 PM
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Israel ignores EU's settlement stance at its own peril
The new EU guidelines are the first concrete implementation of what some may have thought was just abstract policy after the constant drumbeat of pronouncements coming from Europe deafened Israel to the anti-settlement mood.
By HERB KEINON \
7/16/2013 11:30:22 PM
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ADL: New EU restrictions give Palestinians 'free pass'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
7/16/2013 11:41:16 PM