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Unique challenges
How do national-religious families teach children to love Torah and mitzvot when the public face of religion has become so ugly?
By LAURIE KOSSOWSKY \
1/2/2012 12:00:36 AM
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Dealing arms responsibly
There one reason Israel will most likely not oppose the deal. Riyadh and Jerusalem, while hardly allies, share a common enemy.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/2/2012 12:04:36 AM
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Clinton: Both sides must take advantage of direct talks
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 12:53:04 AM
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Barak: Negotiations can prevent Israeli isolation
Clinton welcomes announcement of first direct meeting in more than a year; PA: "This is not a resumption of negotiations."
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
1/2/2012 9:54:36 AM
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Officer, NCO penalized for Iron Dome accident
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND YAAKOV KATZ \
1/2/2012 1:45:04 AM
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Taxi struck by train in Lod, two hurt, one seriously
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 1:54:07 AM
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Haredi women resent intrusion into their sphere
Activists board bus lines in J'lem to protest gender segregation; "They’re doing it just for the provocation,” haredi woman says.
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
1/2/2012 2:21:33 AM
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What's Obama's Plan B after Arab League monitors?
By TONY BADRAN \
1/2/2012 2:25:00 AM
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Activists on 'mehadrin' bus: Men, you sit in back!
Protest organized by Be Free Israel sees some dozen activists make statement against gender segregation on 402 bus.
By BEN HARTMAN \
1/2/2012 2:31:25 AM
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Mount Rainier National Park ranger killed, gunman loose
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 2:35:53 AM
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Arab body says monitors should quit Syria promptly
German-Syrian politician attacked in his apartment in Berlin by suspected Assad agents.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL IN BERLIN AND REUTERS \
1/2/2012 2:40:21 AM
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State asks court for delay in razing W. Bank homes
Ramat Gilad structures erected illegaly on private Palestinian land to go, those found to be on state land will stay.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK AND TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/2/2012 2:56:35 AM
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Congo senate head hospitalized after Paris attack
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 3:16:33 AM
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Nat’l Union head to ask Knesset to help stop outpost razing
MK Ya’acov Katz accuses Netanyahu of delaying debate on outpost bill to allow for the demolition of the Migron outpost.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
1/2/2012 3:38:38 AM
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'Pay Palestinians for private property, don’t raze homes'
Retired judge Uri Shtruzman sends letter to Netanyahu, A-G asking for retroactive legalization of outposts.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
1/2/2012 3:43:13 AM
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Young Meretz activists pledge to revolutionize party
New campaign will encourage young people to join the party and use it to change everything they don’t like about Israeli politics.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
1/2/2012 4:06:11 AM
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'Bills limiting settlers, Arabs as justices valid'
Knesset Legal Adviser says legislation by Tibi, Ben-Ari on Supreme Court justice selection should not be disqualified.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/2/2012 4:21:22 AM
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Israeli accused of starting Chile fire denies blame
Rotem Zinger: “I am not responsible for the fire. They cast the blame on me and I did not confess to anything.”
By BEN HARTMAN \
1/2/2012 4:26:19 AM
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Lone soldiers to get financial boost
By RUTH EGLASH \
1/2/2012 4:28:44 AM
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Haredi use of Holocaust symbols reaps condemnation
Children in mock concentration camp uniforms, yellow stars expresses how "Zionists are trying to eliminate us spiritually," says Eda Haredit.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/2/2012 4:44:31 AM
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Army won’t discriminate against women, vows chief IDF rabbi
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef criticizes recent activity by haredi extremists in his weekly Torah lesson.
By JEREMY SHARON \
1/2/2012 4:52:49 AM
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Rabbi Melchior parries UK rabbinate candidacy
Potential replacement for Sacks says he is happy working in Israel, but adds, “one must never say never."
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
1/2/2012 5:03:08 AM
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Privileges for organ donor card holders extended
Anyone who registers as a potential organ donor will be eligible immediately for high priority for obtaining an organ for himself.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/2/2012 5:13:52 AM
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Colombian police kill leader of powerful drug gang
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 5:16:07 AM
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School Health Service provider yet to be chosen
Health Ministry fails to choose company to work in schools as per court order; Public Health Nurses’ union declares labor dispute.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/2/2012 5:40:42 AM
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S.Korea's Lee calls on North to end nuclear activities
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 5:43:10 AM
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‘Many low-earners have extra health insurance’
Health Ministry says that high overhead for Meuhedet, Leumit’s supplementary
insurance plans comprises 28% of their income.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
1/2/2012 5:47:32 AM
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Mac TA way too powerful for Gilboa
Blatt’s boys dismiss notion of other local title contenders with 41-point thrashing.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/2/2012 6:12:53 AM
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Betar drops another one, falls into relegation zone
“The way we played tonight we don’t deserve to stay in the league," says coach Yuval Naim.
By ALLON SINAI \
1/2/2012 6:24:04 AM
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S.Korea's president calls on North to end nuclear activity
Lee Myung-bak says North's leadership change can be opportunity to return to dialogue; offers help for economy in exchange for nuclear concessions.
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 6:44:43 AM
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Teva CEO Yannai stepping down after five years
By GLOBES AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 7:35:48 AM
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Iran to test-fire 2 long-rage missiles in Gulf drill
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 7:58:54 AM
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Iran test fires 2 long-range missiles
Successful firing of Qader and Nour missiles during war game shows Iran could hit Israel and US bases in the region.
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 12:00:07 PM
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Here comes the 'popular uprising'
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
1/2/2012 8:37:00 AM
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Report: Iran fires long-range missile during Gulf drill
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 9:28:21 AM
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Barak: Negotiations can prevent Israeli isolation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 9:18:50 AM
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Police arrest Umm el-Fahm resident for weapons possession
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 9:41:46 AM
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Barak: US preparing for all options on Iran
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 9:43:07 AM
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China: Latest bird flu virus doesn't jump between humans
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 10:44:35 AM
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Afghan girls throw punches, aim for Olympic gold
Two Afghan sisters learn to fight in Afghanistan's first-ever female boxing team.
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 10:13:31 AM
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In virtual Middle East, it’s a man’s world
Arab women use social media far less than men, a new survey shows.
By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA LINE \
1/2/2012 10:31:05 AM
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Grapel op-ed: I do not regret travel to Egypt
In 'Washington Post' op-ed, former IDF soldier jailed in Egypt writes that Israel needs more grass-roots diplomacy, forgives jailers.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 10:46:16 AM
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Car crash near Zalmon Junction on Route 65; 1 dead
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 10:44:09 AM
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Barak 'acted in good faith' giving companies to daughters
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
1/2/2012 10:48:27 AM
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Top 5 health havens in Jerusalem
The New Year is a great reason to make resolutions, eat more healthily and start afresh.
By LOREN MINSKY/ITRAVELJERUSALEM.COM TEAM \
1/2/2012 12:30:53 PM
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TV: Iran test fires 2nd long-range missile in Gulf exercise
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 11:01:06 AM
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Barak claims 'good faith' on comptroller critique
Defense minister accepts criticism that he contravened public norms by transferring stocks 3 days before cabinet appointment.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
1/2/2012 11:09:28 AM
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Secrets of taking good pictures: Resolutions
Photography expert Tom Langford gives his advice on how to turn an average shot into the perfect photograph.
By TOM LANGFORD \
1/2/2012 12:32:34 PM
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Knesset to vote on 'Grunis Bill'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 11:42:23 AM
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Shlomo Yanai to resign as Teva CEO in May
Yanai will be replaced by Dr. Jeremy Levin, a former senior executive at Bristol-Myers Squibb.
By GLOBES \
1/2/2012 11:56:58 AM
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Losing weight is like riding a bike
How behavior change is the cornerstone of a healthy, successful weight loss.
By LOYOLA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM \
1/2/2012 12:34:18 PM
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Haredi man arrested for harassing women over 'modest dress'
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/2/2012 12:10:17 PM
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Diet patterns may keep brain from shrinking
New research shows how people could potentially stop their brains from shrinking and stay sharp by adjusting their diet.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/4/2012 5:03:58 PM
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Court okays further hearing on Lebanese terrorist's lawsuit
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
1/2/2012 12:43:46 PM
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Turkey: Haniyeh meets Islamic group behind Gaza flotilla
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 1:15:25 PM
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Haniyeh denounces blockade on board 'Marmara'
In press conference with IHH in Turkey, Hamas PM says protest ship "captured the hearts" of Gaza residents.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 1:04:05 PM
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Hamas leaders condemn PA for agreeing to talks with Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 1:23:34 PM
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Court okays further hearing on terrorist's lawsuit
Dirani claims he was assaulted in 1994 under interrogation for Ron Arad, filed NIS 6m. damages suit against the state.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
1/2/2012 1:29:13 PM
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Hamas condemns PA for agreeing to talk to Israel
"Quartet serves Israel's interests," Hamas says; PFLP says PA decision to meet with Israel is a "grave political mistake."
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
1/2/2012 3:40:49 PM
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Mubarak trial resumes after long delay
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 1:39:35 PM
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Mubarak trial resumes after long delay
After two months of postponements and procedure, Mubarak returns to trial over killing protesters and abusing power.
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 1:51:59 PM
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IBA to suspend purchase of overseas productions
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
1/2/2012 1:55:44 PM
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December sees significant rise in terror incidents
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 5:14:41 PM
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Eshkol council files UN complaint over phosphorous shells
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/2/2012 4:12:45 PM
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Livni speaks out against judicial selection reform bill
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 2:29:12 PM
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Barak: Arab Spring may not become Islamic Winter
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 3:16:29 PM
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Tel Aviv's best new restaurants of 2011
Food enthusiasts at Taste TLV give their verdict on the best that the Tel Aviv dining scene has to offer.
By JUDITH GOLDSTEIN \
1/2/2012 5:31:50 PM
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December sees significant rise in terror incidents
Shin Bet report shows the majority of attacks took place in Jerusalem and West Bank, a rise in Molotov cocktail incidents.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 2:57:53 PM
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Vatican opens its vaults
The newly-displayed Vatican archives show us that many of today’s challenges are not new.
By TIMOTHY SPANGLER \
1/2/2012 7:24:24 PM
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Saudi Arabia seeks arrest of 23 Shi'ites for unrest
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 3:22:24 PM
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Arab League head: Syrian army has withdrawn from cities
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 3:23:33 PM
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Activists: Syrian rebels capture troops in North
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 3:25:09 PM
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Teen who stabbed Philip Geller admits manslaughter
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
1/2/2012 3:26:34 PM
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Barak: Arab Spring may not become Islamic Winter
Defense minister says Islamist majority in Egyptian parliament may worsen relationship with Israel, but won't break peace treaty.
By NIV ELIS \
1/2/2012 3:27:28 PM
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PFLP: PA talks with Israel are a 'grave political mistake'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 3:30:02 PM
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Panetta’s negative attitude toward Israel
Panetta wants to blame Israel for the lack of peace, but seems to forget the Arab mindset.
By EARL COX \
1/5/2012 6:21:35 PM
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Arab League head says Syrian army outside cities
Gunfire continues, snipers are still a threat, says Elaraby; armed Syrian rebels reportedly capture dozens of troops.
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 3:42:29 PM
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UN: Up to 50,000 flee South Sudan tribal turmoil
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 3:50:11 PM
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Iraq finance minister unhurt in bombing
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 3:53:03 PM
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Abbas appoints released terrorist as an advisor
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 3:54:24 PM
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What Community character are you?
School's back in session. Take this quiz to see where you fit into the study group.
By D"ASH TEAM \
1/2/2012 4:24:53 PM
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Abbas appoints released terrorist as advisor
PA president's new municipal advisor was former Force 17 commander, jailed for involvement in deadly terror attacks.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 4:17:27 PM
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Report: Assad to form new gov't with opposition members
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 4:27:47 PM
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Four suspects arrested in connection to murder of TA doctor
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 4:36:03 PM
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Barak: Assad will be toppled within weeks
Defense minister says increased international pressure is unlikely to stop Iran’s nuclear program.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/2/2012 4:41:37 PM
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Seeking Kin: An Israeli finds his American cousins
Details in a recent article rang a bell for Gravitz, none greater than this: Sam’s daughter was a hunchback.
By HILLEL KUTTLER / JTA \
1/2/2012 5:00:29 PM
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Alternatively Speaking: Herbs that help
Alternative medicine enthusiast Natalie Marx answers your questions: Any natural remedies for dandruff?
By NATALIE MARX \
1/2/2012 5:09:37 PM
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Saudi Arabia seeks arrest of 23 Shi'ites for unrest
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 5:11:26 PM
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Terrorist released in Schalit deal named PA adviser
PA president's new local gov't adviser was former Force 17 commander, jailed for involvement in deadly terror attacks.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/2/2012 5:24:53 PM
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Regime change scores big in North Africa
Most North African football teams are playing better amid Arab Spring upheaval.
By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE \
1/2/2012 5:27:46 PM
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Water Authority: Israel in 8th straight drought year
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 5:43:12 PM
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Call girls suspected of murdering scientist in TA
2 female escorts and their boyfriends arrested for alleged involvement in murder, robbery of French chemistry expert in central TA apartment.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 5:47:28 PM
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New York firebomb attacks hit mosque, Hindu site
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 5:50:01 PM
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Heating your home
Don't freeze this winter: Heating solutions for both the stylish and the practical.
By TALI HERDEVALL \
1/8/2012 10:17:53 AM
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Report: American awaits verdict after Iran spy trial
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 5:54:15 PM
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Erekat urges Israel to halt settlements, pave way for talks
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/2/2012 6:11:02 PM
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Erekat urges settlement freeze to spur talks
On eve of meeting with Israeli envoy, Palestinian negotiator calls on Israel to take advantage of "positive opportunity."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
1/2/2012 6:29:32 PM
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'American awaits verdict after Iran spy trial'
Hekmati, who's taped confession was aired last month, could face death penalty if found guilty of spying for CIA.
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 6:35:59 PM
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‘Bar Ass’n Bill’ passes c’tee despite A-G’s opposition
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/2/2012 6:39:26 PM
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Begin’s lessons for the Left
Begin didn’t jump ship because he couldn’t get his way; he worked to effect change.
By EVELYN GORDON \
1/2/2012 7:24:24 PM
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Peres: Judicial laws could cause 'historic harm to Israel'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 6:50:22 PM
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Likud ministers rebel against ‘Bar Association Bill’
Ministers, MKs tussle over changes that would retroactively cancel election of lawyers to judicial selection panel.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/2/2012 7:06:32 PM
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Barak to ask PM for new discussion of Bar Association bill
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND LAHAV HARKOV \
1/3/2012 2:35:44 PM
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Israel, Taiwan sign flight agreement
By NADAV SHEMER \
1/2/2012 7:24:53 PM
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MK Kara is caught with a handgun in the Knesset
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/3/2012 2:14:18 PM
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Gantz to promote colonel probed for Cast Lead
Last criminal probe into Operation Cast Lead closed; Malka cleared of bombing building knowing it contained civilians.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
1/2/2012 8:21:58 PM
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Settlers furious over 'reconnaissance arrests'
Activists in custody for monitoring security forces; settler leader to 'Post': Police, prosecutors have lost their sanity.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
1/2/2012 9:02:48 PM
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Survivor donates prized prayer book to Yad Vashem
Irene Haya Weiss of Toronto wrote siddur by hand from memory in 1945 while in Auschwitz.
By AUSCHWITZ SURVIVOR DONATES A PRIZED PRAYER BOOK \
1/2/2012 9:30:52 PM
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Two accidents leave pedestrians in serious condition
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 9:34:46 PM
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IDF: Soldiers must attend all official ceremonies
By YAAKOV KATZ \
1/2/2012 9:37:42 PM
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IDF: Religious soldiers cannot leave ceremonies
Gantz rules: No exceptions in official ceremonies, but soldiers can be excused from unit parties where female soldiers singing.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
1/2/2012 9:44:20 PM
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Stretching the law at what price?
By YISRAEL MEDAD \
1/2/2012 9:45:00 PM
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Scrolls raise questions as to Afghan Jewish history
Scholar hopes findings might shed light on medieval merchants.
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
1/2/2012 9:49:31 PM
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The right balance
A weak and shrinking middle-class means a generation of young men and women less well-equipped to meet future challenges.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
1/2/2012 9:59:57 PM
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Defense Min. shuts down organization seeking info on MIAs
By YAAKOV KATZ \
1/2/2012 10:04:07 PM
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Our World: Is Israeli society unraveling?
We have far more that unites us than separates us. If we focus on this, there is no force either within or without our society that can defeat us.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
1/2/2012 10:09:09 PM
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Defense Ministry shuts down NGO seeking info on MIAs
Director says closure a blow to efforts to obtain information on missing soldiers; Defense Ministry: Organization wasn't effective.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
1/2/2012 10:20:10 PM
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January 3: Chasm between haredim and others runs deep
This is a major part of the problem – the belief that if your philosophical stance is any different from mine, you can no longer call yourself a Jew.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
1/2/2012 10:21:58 PM
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'Grunis Bill' passes final reading 55 to 37
By LAHAV HARKOV \
1/2/2012 10:31:14 PM
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The year ahead: Some predictions for 2012
The prime minister’s greatest challenge in the new year will come from haredi parties when it comes time for the 2013 budget.
By DAVID M. WEINBERG \
1/2/2012 10:32:06 PM
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40 cars grind to halt after fueling at Route 2 gas station
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/2/2012 10:37:56 PM
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Republicans talk tough on Iran before Iowa caucus
Bachmann follows Santorum in offering "aggressive posture toward letting Iran know we mean business."
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
1/2/2012 10:53:49 PM
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Five hurt in Cyprus in protest over British bases
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 11:10:07 PM
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Those who desecrate Holocaust have no place in society
No one should be surprised when the ultra-Orthodox compare Israel to Nazi Germany, but most prominent haredi personalities seem to have developed convenient laryngitis,
By MENACHEM Z. ROSENSAFT \
1/2/2012 11:17:44 PM
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As Britain seeks a new chief rabbi, extremists rise
If we Jews are enjoined to emulate our patriarch Jacob who wrestled with an angel, then surely we must also respectfully challenge our spiritual leaders and reclaim our human voice.
By SHMULEY BOTEACH \
1/2/2012 11:22:21 PM
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Selecting a new British chief rabbi
Lord Jonathan Sacks has served the position with distinction and it will be asking almost the impossible for someone to step into his shoes.
By DAVID NEWMAN \
1/2/2012 11:27:38 PM
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Law passed to jail freed prisoners who return to terror
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
1/3/2012 2:10:31 PM
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Sudan shuts Islamist paper in media crackdown
By REUTERS \
1/2/2012 11:39:11 PM
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Giving up Silicon Valley and giving back to Israel
Aliya and army service come first for young hi-tech entrepreneur from New York.
By DAVID SHAMAH \
1/2/2012 11:41:58 PM
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Will there be justice for Mustafa Tamimi?
A faulty investigation system has turned a blind eye to alleged IDF soldiers and settler violence against West Bank Palestinians.
By EMILY SCHAEFFER \
1/2/2012 11:47:02 PM
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Encountering Peace: Hats off to his majesty
The meeting in Jordan between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators won’t produce an agreement, but it is a step in the right direction.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
1/2/2012 11:51:11 PM
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US elections have global implications
The presidential campaign will be the most expensive in history, and will touch on countries throughout the Middle East and Africa.
By ANDREW HAMMOND \
1/2/2012 11:54:09 PM