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Pro-Russian rebels vote for leader in war-torn eastern Ukraine
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 12:07:06 AM
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Police confirm identities of pilots in Virgin spaceship crash
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 3:10:46 AM
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Jewish actress Maureen Lipman scorns Miliband over Palestine vote
By JERRY LEWIS \
11/2/2014 4:51:50 AM
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Jewish actress Maureen Lipman scorns Miliband over Palestine vote
In an article for Standpoint magazine, Lipman launched a strongly worded and typically humorous attack on the increasingly hapless Labor leader.
By JERRY LEWIS \
11/2/2014 4:53:45 AM
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Israelis bring ‘magic fairy dust’ to LA conference
The 2014 conference was held October 30 and 31 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles – a museum and educational center devoted to sustaining Jewish heritage and American democratic ideals.
By KELLY HARTOG \
11/2/2014 5:03:28 AM
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Tzedek wants stricter mikve rules
Tzedek, which advocates for members of the Jewish community who have been sexually abused, issued a set of recommended guidelines on Tuesday.
By SAM SOKOL \
11/2/2014 5:05:29 AM
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Kuwaiti writer: We’ve ignored it, but Jews played important part in country’s history
A columnist published an article tracing the history of the Jews in his country; Kuwaitis of old were a shining model of interfaith coexistence and tolerance.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
11/2/2014 5:07:57 AM
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Court strips Dieudonne of damages for cancellation of anti-Semitic show
By JTA \
11/2/2014 5:08:33 AM
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Egypt: We arrested Islamic State terrorists
Gulf security is a red line, inseparable from national security, President Sisi says.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
11/2/2014 5:10:22 AM
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For Obama and Xi, fight against Islamic State a brief moment to agree
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 6:24:53 AM
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Taking Israeli women’s empowerment global
Mazal Renford brings the local model of entrepreneurship to the world; ‘The idea is to do something from nothing.
By MAYA SHWAYDER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
11/2/2014 7:05:27 AM
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Greens crisis deepens with 4th consecutive loss
Mac Haifa falls at Mac Petah Tikva, leaving coach Stanojevic’s side just above relegation zone.
By ALLON SINAI \
11/2/2014 7:10:00 AM
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Hap J’lem, Mac TA renew rivalry in first-place battle
Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv have dominated their opponents in local action to date, with the former winning its games by an average 18.2 points and the latter doing so by 15.5 points.
By ALLON SINAI \
11/2/2014 7:11:38 AM
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MDA: Woman in her sixties drowns at Olga Beach in Hadera
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 7:49:13 AM
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Israel and Egypt keep Gaza Strip borders shut
Hamas committed to maintaining quiet, arrests five suspects in rocket attack, say security source.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH,BEN HARTMAN,ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
11/2/2014 10:22:57 AM
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Police arrest seventeen rioters in Jerusalem over weekend
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 9:08:46 AM
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Bangladesh recovers from blackout after 24 hours
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 9:22:50 AM
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Living with politics
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
11/2/2014 10:00:47 AM
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WATCH: Feiglin visits Temple Mount as site reopened to Jews
Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein instructed Knesset security chief Yosef Griff to assign Feiglin a bodyguard at all times Thursday, after the lawmaker received death threats.
By BEN HARTMAN \
11/2/2014 10:08:02 AM
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Interior Minister Sa'ar gives Netanyahu official resignation letter
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 10:19:19 AM
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Police detain 5 Jews for disturbing the peace in Temple Mount area
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 10:44:33 AM
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UN health worker flown to France for Ebola treatment
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 10:57:48 AM
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Iranian woman sentenced to one year jail term for attending volleyball game
Ghoncheh Ghavami's lawyer said the judge did not show him his client's sentence and no reason was given for the conviction.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 11:31:19 AM
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Cheeky Backheel Football Israel Podcast October 31, 2014
BY Josh Halickman \
11/2/2014 11:40:29 AM
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What do you call it?
By Ben Hartman-Police & Thieves \
11/2/2014 11:44:08 AM
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'Coalition MKs throwing political firebombs, Netanyahu doing nothing to stop it'
Meretz MK Frej says Netanyahu showing that he says one thing on two-state solution and keeping the Temple Mount status quo, but really wants the opposite.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 11:48:55 AM
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In move to restore order to Jerusalem: Up to 20 years in jail for stone-throwers
Government approves amendment that increases sanctions for those who throw stones at cars; Netanyahu: Israel is acting firmly to restore quiet to capital.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/2/2014 12:17:18 PM
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The Best Hanukkah Gift Ideas
Hanukkah is arguably the most widely recognized Jewish holiday. An eight day celebration of life as we give heed to miracles past and present,
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 12:22:38 PM
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22-year-old arrested for sending death threat to PM Netanyahu
By BEN HARTMAN \
11/2/2014 12:54:40 PM
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Top of the morning
Benedict serves the most important meal of the day – all day, every day.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
11/2/2014 1:15:07 PM
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Jerusalem Post News: November 2, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 1:26:53 PM
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Hadassah Ein Kerem's organ transplant unit shut down for a month over labor dispute
As a result of the conflict the condition of a teenage girl who underwent a kidney transplant has deteriorated.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/2/2014 1:33:19 PM
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Car bomb targeting Shi'ite pilgrims kills 12 in Baghdad
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 1:39:34 PM
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Cabinet approves Jewish conversion law by big majority
By JEREMY SHARON \
11/2/2014 1:59:39 PM
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Cabinet approves controversial Jewish conversion law making system more accessible
"The bill helps our brother-converts to experience the conversion process in a positive and supportive way in accordance with Jewish law," Bennett says.
By JEREMY SHARON,LAHAV HARKOV,JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 2:13:05 PM
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Maronite patriarch: Government changes would hurt Lebanese Christians
Proposed tripartite power-sharing formula would give equal power to Sunni Muslims, Shi'ite Muslims and Christians.
By ARIEL COHEN \
11/2/2014 2:16:48 PM
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The Arab World and Israel: New possibilities
Could one envisage an Arab League summit, with Israel at the table, discussing details of a détente between Israel and the PA? Stranger things have happened.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
11/2/2014 2:54:18 PM
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Jordan's King Abdullah: We will use all available means to defend Jerusalem
Continued aggression against holy sites will bring an intifada, says former official.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON,TOVAH LAZAROFF,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
11/2/2014 3:01:53 PM
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Teachers declare labor dispute in vocational-technological schools
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
11/2/2014 3:04:48 PM
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Health Ministry: Sewage overflow makes sea bathing risky
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/2/2014 3:13:04 PM
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Yehudah Glick's condition slowly improving but remains serious
If his condition continues to improve, activist will undergo a second operation, this time to repair damage to his intestines
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/2/2014 3:25:57 PM
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A suspicious object found in Rishon Lezion
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 3:59:51 PM
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Health minister: Whole-wheat food must be cheaper
Yael German calls for lowered prices to reduce risk of developing diabetes and making it easier for diabetics to eat properly.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/2/2014 4:01:31 PM
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'Israel Hayom' bill approved for Knesset vote, but in an unusual manner
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/2/2014 4:10:57 PM
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US, allies conduct seven strikes on Islamic State in Iraq, Syria
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 4:33:01 PM
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Sa'ar leaves Interior Ministry with replacement unconfirmed
Sa'ar will resign from the Knesset on Monday, and will be replaced by Leon Litinetsky of Yisrael Beytenu.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/2/2014 4:47:17 PM
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Athens Holocaust memorial desecrated for second time this year
A group that describes the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party as "moderate" spray painted their logo on the memorial wall.
By JTA \
11/2/2014 4:49:32 PM
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US asks UN to blacklist ex-Yemen president, rebel leaders
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 4:54:10 PM
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US Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on Jerusalem passport case
Court to decide whether "Israel" can appear on passports of Americans born in Jerusalem.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/2/2014 5:02:39 PM
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Hamas arrests suspects in weekend rocket attack against Israel, sources say
According to the sources, Hamas denies that its operatives were behind the rocket fire.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 5:14:27 PM
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Iraq says 322 tribe members killed, many bodies dumped in well
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 5:16:07 PM
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Ministerial committee rejects bill to exempt prescription drugs from VAT
The proposal was raised by Meretz MK Ilan Gilon and supported by a number of MKs from parties in both the coalition and opposition.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/2/2014 5:24:04 PM
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New center in Nazareth to help child abuse victims in Arab, Jewish sectors
Beit Lynn center to respond to child victims of abuse in attempt to alleviate extent of trauma faced by children.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
11/2/2014 5:27:32 PM
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Police chief: Unrealistic to expect zero rock-throwing
There is no third Intifada in Jerusalem, police chief says, vowing to allow Jews to ascend the Temple Mount, even if it requires more forces at the site.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/2/2014 5:44:27 PM
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Egypt finds evidence of connection between Sinai-based terror group and Islamic State
Egypt’s religious endowment ministry announced that it would dismiss any mosque employee proven to be hiding a tunnel or weapons, or is promoting a radical ideology.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
11/2/2014 5:56:32 PM
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Health Ministry D-G: No decision on Hadassah Medical Organization director
Ministry working to ensure medical treatment is satisfactory and that HMO is carrying out commitments in recovery program.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
11/2/2014 6:08:35 PM
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Delays in flights expected tonight
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 6:17:19 PM
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Netanyahu: Muslim worshipers can continue to pray at Temple Mount
PM accuses Islamic fundamentalist of spreading false stories about Israeli actions on Temple Mount by way of igniting religious violence.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/2/2014 6:29:15 PM
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'Arbeit Mach Frei' sign stolen from Dachau
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 7:03:42 PM
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Strike at Ben Gurion airport suspended after agreement is reached
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 7:23:10 PM
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Former Bank Hapoalim chairman Dan Dankner begins 8-month prison sentence
By NIV ELIS \
11/2/2014 7:26:59 PM
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Exclusive: Sharansky personally asked MKs to support Jewish conversion reform bill
Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky personally lobbied MKs to support conversion reform, according to a letter obtained by The Jerusalem Post Sunday.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
11/2/2014 7:48:36 PM
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Recalled ambassador to Sweden in Jerusalem for consultations
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/2/2014 7:56:22 PM
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Jesus's tomb, Jonah and the whale and a trip to Rome
What do Jonah and the whale have to do with where Jesus was really buried and a trip to Rome?
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
11/2/2014 8:00:47 PM
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Suspected suicide bomber kills 45 on Pakistani-Indian border
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 8:01:14 PM
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Recalled Sweden ambassador in Jerusalem for consultations
No date has been set for Isaac Bachman's return to Israeli embassy in Stockholm.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,HERB KEINON \
11/2/2014 8:26:33 PM
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Liberman to meet with Danish, Czech Foreign Ministers
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/2/2014 8:26:51 PM
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After Gaza war, Muslim-German students threaten to kill Jewish student spokesman
Anti-Semitic pressure causes school student leader to resign in German city of Offenbach.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
11/2/2014 8:48:36 PM
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'Arbeit Mach Frei' sign stolen from Dachau
Police could not confirm whether a neo-Nazi or a "collector" is behind the theft.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 9:02:32 PM
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Abbas nods at Netanyahu's call for restraint on Temple Mount issue
Palestinian Authority president says PM's appeal was a "step in the right direction."
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
11/2/2014 9:07:29 PM
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Committee approves KKL-JNF revenue transfer
"The sums that KKL-JNF will pass to the state will allow the advancement of national projects," said Lapid.
By NIV ELIS \
11/2/2014 9:13:13 PM
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COGAT: Gaza border crossing to remain closed until security situation allows reopening
By BEN HARTMAN \
11/2/2014 9:38:53 PM
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A challenge to Ed Milliband: Would you protect Great Britain against terrorism?
Dershowitz challenges Ed Milliband to criticize Great British troops for “the killing of innocent... civilians” in their wars against terrorists.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
11/2/2014 9:40:32 PM
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Standing against anti-Semitism in South Africa
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies has laid several complaints with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), as well as criminal charges.
By WENDY KAHN \
11/2/2014 9:49:35 PM
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Freedom of the press
Too many who should know better are quick to curtail freedom of the press out of narrow political considerations.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
11/2/2014 9:55:57 PM
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The pyromaniacs
“We have tried the ways of the Left,” say the pyromaniacs, “and these have failed. So it is now high time to try a different way.” They are not only referring to Jerusalem.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
11/2/2014 10:00:52 PM
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Letters to the editor: November 3, 2014
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
11/2/2014 10:09:31 PM
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TERRA INCOGNITA: A dangerous precedent: The ‘Israel Hayom’ bill
These are scary times. Responsible politicians should not seek to regulate the press based on their personal dislike for what’s being printed.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
11/2/2014 10:17:22 PM
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An all-time low for 'Haaretz'
On Thursday, Haaretz published a political cartoon that caused a backlash the likes of which make the “chickenshit” story pale in comparison.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
11/2/2014 10:25:05 PM
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Liberman: 'Abbas a partner for terrorism'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/2/2014 10:28:41 PM
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Building bridges for a better tomorrow
The infrastructure for harmony and peace – the bridge – already exists, however we fear taking the first step.
By DANIEL HERSHKOWITZ \
11/2/2014 10:31:34 PM
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There is no ‘post war’ for victims of terrorism
As we are all one family, the battle is still raging for all of us.
By REBECCA FUHRMAN \
11/2/2014 10:37:07 PM
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Netanyahu: Abbas condolence letter to Glick shooter is act of incitement
Foreign minister lashes out at PA president over alleged sympathy letter sent to Israeli-Arab family of Yehuda Glick's suspected shooter.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
11/3/2014 12:04:43 AM
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Goya’s visions of war show in Haifa
On loan from the Israel Museum are famed etchings from Spanish artist Francisco de Goya
By GRAHAM LAWSON \
11/2/2014 10:51:12 PM
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Dance Review: Deborah Colker – ‘Tatyana’ TAPAC, October 29
The strong cast of dancers was particularly lively
By ORA BRAFMAN \
11/2/2014 10:55:08 PM
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EU calls east Ukraine vote obstacle to peace, won't recognize it
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 11:09:57 PM
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US rabbi leaves conversion court over women's role
RCA’s move to appoint mixed gender conversion commission came as the orthodox community is taking flak for abuses of aspiring converts by DC Rabbi Barry Freundel.
By SAM SOKOL \
11/2/2014 11:11:46 PM
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Details of ministry spending cause uproar
Ministry reports detail spending on holiday gifts, unusual supplies, employee perks; advocates hail increased transparency.
By NIV ELIS \
11/2/2014 11:16:07 PM
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Al-Qaida's Nusra lays out conditions to release captured Lebanese soldiers
By REUTERS \
11/2/2014 11:44:05 PM