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Jim Carr, Canadian Jewish MP, dies at 71
Carr served in the Manitoba legislature from 1988 to 1992 and as executive director of a number of groups, including the Business Council of Manitoba, and was well-regarded in the province.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
12/21/2022 12:13:27 AM
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Iran deadlocks talks, blames Saudis for supporting anti-regime protests
Both countries have shown an apparent lack of interest in the process since the unrest in Iran began in September, sparked by the torture and death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality polic
By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE \
12/21/2022 12:40:10 AM
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Detroit Pistons troll Kyrie Irving with 'Happy Hanukkah' graphic
The scoreboard displayed both a spinning globe and a Hanukkah graphic with a menorah while he was at the free throw line.
By Jacob Gurvis/JTA \
12/21/2022 1:27:08 AM
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Four home remedies for a sore throat that really work
This burning sensation should pass within a few days, but even a few days of pain in the throat every time you try to swallow saliva can cause a lot of suffering.
By Walla! \
12/21/2022 2:08:36 AM
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National Library receives genealogical history of Ireland's Jews
The event featured guests such as Irish Ambassador to Israel H.E. Kyle O'Sullivan, NLI Chairman Ambassador Sallai Meridor and Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Yossi Havilio.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 2:35:05 AM
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Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes northern California, leaves 2 dead, thousands without power
Some 79,000 homes and businesses were without power in Ferndale and surrounding Humboldt County shortly after the earthquake.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 2:38:57 AM
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2022 was a big year for Jews in the arts, here’s what happened on screen and stage
Amid endless debates over who has the right to tell (and be cast in) Jewish stories, it was notable just how many of the biggest pop-culture events of the year fervently embraced Jewish identity.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
12/21/2022 3:10:19 AM
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Israeli court stops genetic testing to find mother of embryo-swap baby
The district court ruled that it is necessary to appoint a legal guardian who will recommend what is in the baby's best interest and determine whether to continue the genetic tests or not.
By Walla! AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 3:38:32 AM
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Elon Musk to step down as Twitter CEO once he finds 'foolish' successor
This is the first time Musk has mentioned stepping down as chief of the social media platform, after Twitter users voted for him to resign.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 3:36:21 AM
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National Geographic releases teaser for Anne Frank show ‘A Small Light’
The limited series will tell the story of Miep Gies (Bel Powley), who hid the family of Anne Frank during the Holocaust.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 4:12:08 AM
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Jerusalem Santa sends Christmas greetings from hot air balloon over city
Jerusalem's local Santa Claus, Issa Kassissieh, does this annually at places across Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 5:17:19 AM
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3 Jewish comedians to temporarily replace Trevor Noah on ‘Daily Show’
Al Franken, Sarah Silverman and Chelsea Handler are among the extensive list of guest hosts Comedy Central has lined up to hold down the fort in 2023 following the Dec. 8 departure of Noah.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
12/21/2022 5:31:52 AM
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EMT saves 95-year-old grandmother during family Hanukkah dinner
Rafael rushed over to where to commotion was and found his 95-year-old grandmother who looked pale, choking on some of the food that she just ate during the dinner.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 5:53:42 AM
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Nides lights candles at egalitarian Kotel; Gantz heckled at main site
Two different Hanukkah lightings took place Tuesday night at the Western Wall in Jerusalem with different political messages.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 5:53:21 AM
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Biden says Iran nuclear deal 'dead' but US won't announce it publicly
The surfacing of the video comes just days after the IAEA - the UN's nuclear watchdog - visited Tehran to try and renew talks regarding a nuclear pact.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 6:08:24 AM
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Netanyahu will be held responsible for new Israeli gov't - Biden admin.
The Biden administration plans to hold Benjamin Netanyahu personally responsible for the actions of his more extreme Israeli coalition partners.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 6:35:10 AM
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Lauren Boebert zings Marjorie Taylor Greene over ‘Jewish space lasers’
The two have also been at odds over Greene’s embrace of white nationalist groups.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
12/21/2022 6:40:05 AM
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Ukraine-Russia War: Belarus closes off parts of border region
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus on Monday, raising fears in Kyiv of increased coordination between the two allies amid the invasion of Ukraine.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 7:55:57 AM
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What makes us fall in love, and does it have an expiration date?
Love is usually a positive emotion, but it can be painful and shake us up. Despite hardships, why do people still choose to look for someone to love, and does it even pay to love?
By Maor Meonar/Walla! \
12/21/2022 8:25:41 AM
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Israel to hold body of Fatah terrorist to negotiate with Hamas
The body of the Palestinian Fatah terrorist will be kept as part of efforts to reach a deal to return Israelis held captive by Hamas in Gaza.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/21/2022 9:00:14 AM
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20 ancient tombs uncovered at site in northern Egypt
The tombs were found at a massive necropolis, used to bury the dead since nearly 2,500 years ago.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/21/2022 9:08:28 AM
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Iran Foreign Minister spoke to Saudi counterpart at Jordan conference
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 9:27:34 AM
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3 east Jerusalem residents arrested for rioting
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 10:17:07 AM
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Female students turned away from Afghan universities after Taliban ban
The decision to bar women was announced on Tuesday evening in a letter to universities from the higher education ministry.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 10:33:05 AM
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Robbie Williams, Sam Smith to perform in Israel in 2023
The Summer in the City music festival will take place across two days in May-June in Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 11:06:05 AM
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Russia's Lavrov: EU not conducting fair investigation into Nord Stream explosions
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 10:58:08 AM
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Kremlin says no chance of peace with Kyiv after Zelensky Washington trip
During Zelensky's visit, the US is set to approve the delivery of advanced Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 11:40:40 AM
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The whole package at Reichman University; how a lone soldier forges her path
Liron Tzour graduated from the School of Communications and is currently completing her Global MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Reichman University
By AVI STERN \
12/21/2022 3:59:24 PM
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Betting on Correct Score - Here is what you don't know
By AVI STERN \
12/21/2022 11:52:49 AM
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What helped Betano become one of the top online betting operators?
By AVI STERN \
12/27/2022 9:08:46 PM
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Here are the most important things about Aviator, one of the latest casino games
By AVI STERN \
1/5/2023 8:12:41 PM
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Here are some of the bonuses offered by Roobet
By AVI STERN \
1/9/2023 11:00:11 AM
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Over 60% of Israelis want controversial topics to be discussed in school
The IDI noted that while various social groups support discussion of controversy, they don't necessarily agree on how to discuss it.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 12:45:17 PM
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Splendid Isolation will not defeat antisemitism - Opinion
American Jews feel alone in their fight against antisemitism. Responses from the Jewish community are not effective, and a fresh approach is needed.
By ERAN SHAYSHON \
12/21/2022 12:13:17 PM
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Football betting predictions 101 - Things you did not know
By AVI STERN \
1/15/2023 2:50:29 PM
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Karen, Donald set to go extinct as baby names in the UK in 2023
Be on the lookout for some interesting baby names, though you might be hard pressed to find any Karens or Donalds in the UK.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 1:00:01 PM
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Fermented foods could provide cure to halitosis - study
Halitosis, also known as “oral malodor,” is the third-most-common disease for patient referral to the dentist.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2022 12:34:51 PM
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Should Israel’s Law of Return be changed or not?
Highlights from the 2022 Euro-Asian Jewish Congress' annual conference with The Jerusalem Post.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 1:06:24 PM
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Biomica raises $20m. to advance pipeline of microbiome-based therapeutics
The financing round will be led by Shanghai Healthcare Capital, meaning it's subject to the clearance of Chinese regulatory authorities.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 1:00:35 PM
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Elderly French man inserts WWI-era bomb up rectum, causes evacuation - report
Strange objects being inserted into one's body for sexual purposes isn't anything doctors aren't used to, but an artillery shell is nonetheless something nobody saw coming
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 2:42:52 PM
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Fingerhut: “The humanitarian needs in Ukraine are now getting worse as the winter sets in”
Highlights from the 2022 Euro-Asian Jewish Congress' annual conference with The Jerusalem Post.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 1:42:37 PM
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Jerusalem LGBTQ+ org. invites Noam head Avi Maoz to join Pride parade
The Open House raised over NIS 100,000 from a fund established in Noam Party leader Avi Maoz's honor.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 1:52:58 PM
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Israeli startup makes inroads with personal flying vehicle
A flying vehicle being developed by Israeli startup AIR will be able to carry two people - an operator and passenger - as far as 100 miles on a single charge, the company says.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 1:38:40 PM
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“The right of return for diaspora Jews existed before the establishment of the state”
Highlights from the 2022 Euro-Asian Jewish Congress' annual conference with The Jerusalem Post.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 1:39:56 PM
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Aliyah Minister: More than 60,000 olim from the FSU arrived in Israel in 2022
Highlights from the 2022 Euro-Asian Jewish Congress' annual conference with The Jerusalem Post.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 1:50:35 PM
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7-Eleven to open in Tel Aviv on January 11
The first branch will be located at Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv, with dozens of additional branches planned in the coming years.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/21/2022 3:28:12 PM
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UK gambling industry generates over $1.8B from taxes through first half of 2022
By AVI STERN \
12/21/2022 2:29:48 PM
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See no evil: Many children, adults find good in villains - study
Both adults and children more often reported that villains were inwardly good than that heroes were inwardly bad, according to a University of Michigan study.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2022 2:42:51 PM
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Netanyahu informs Herzog, public of ability to form new gov't
Despite Netanyahu's announcement, the coalition agreements with UTJ's Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael were not finalized as of Thursday midnight.
By ELIAV BREUER \
12/21/2022 10:47:23 PM
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Morocco’s World Cup achievement also has greater implications - opinion
Simple human joy of victory: Arabs and Jews celebrate side-by-side with no one staging it for the world’s cameras.
By AHMED CHARAI \
12/21/2022 3:00:36 PM
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Russia's Putin says battlefield losses in Ukraine are 'a common tragedy'
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 3:18:57 PM
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Male wasps attack predators with their genitals - study
The use of male genitalia to defend against predators is unprecedented and has never been seen before, which is what makes this study so groundbreaking.
By AARON REICH \
12/21/2022 3:43:49 PM
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JCT launches campaign to combat mental health stigma in Israel
The display features life-sized posters of individuals with mental health challenges who volunteered to publicly and boldly share their personal struggles.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2022 3:40:26 PM
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Hanukkah: Man arrested for vandalizing Beverly Hills menorah
The suspect, identified as Dallas resident Eric Brian King, was recorded in surveillance videos throwing objects at a large menorah.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 3:47:24 PM
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Putin says Russian army must tackle problems it has suffered in Ukraine
Putin expressed that mobilizing troops late in summer 2022 did not have the intended impact.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 3:55:50 PM
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This drug could stop Ashkenazi women from developing breast cancer
Dr. Larisa Ryvo now works with Olaparib to prevent breast cancer from occurring or recurring.
By HILARY FAVERMAN \
12/22/2022 9:24:02 AM
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Peru president names Alberto Otarola as prime minister
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 4:07:24 PM
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From grass roots to the establishment - Opinion
We recently witnessed history in the making: The new state-administered Halakha exams for women.
By Rabbanit Devorah Evron \
12/21/2022 4:19:50 PM
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Firefight during arrest of suspect in Nablus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 4:39:44 PM
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Israel's Kfar Kama makes UN list of best villages for tourism
Kfar Kama is one of two Circassian villages in Israel and is located in the north.
By Sam Halpern \
12/21/2022 4:55:09 PM
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Zelensky’s Washington visit could be a gamechanger - analysis
Zelensky's resolve to stay in the capital and also visit the frontlines has been one of the shining moments of Ukraine’s war effort.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/21/2022 5:01:50 PM
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Monty Python's 'silly walks' an easy way to be active, healthy - study
The study, led by researchers from the US, sheds light on a possible solution for stagnant global inactivity levels, all with a fun Monty Python twist.
By AARON REICH \
12/22/2022 1:30:26 AM
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Israel Police fires on suspicious motorcycle rider at checkpoint
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 5:50:22 PM
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US Capitol riot probe to release final report on assault by Trump backers
Trump has dismissed the investigations as politically motivated.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 5:52:08 PM
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Electricity price to rise by 8.2% in January
The Electricity Authority announced an electricity price increase of 8.2% for 2023, but prices are still under the global average.
By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV \
12/21/2022 6:07:17 PM
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PA denies releasing Lions’ Den members as group resumes shooting attacks
The number of Lions’ Den gunmen currently stands at 40 to 50, the sources claimed, adding that some of the new members were from surrounding refugee camps and villages.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/21/2022 6:21:55 PM
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Study finds why some COVID-19 patients never regain sense of smell
An analysis olfactory epithelium with a biopsy-like approach found that COVID-19 patients with a prolonged loss of smell may have their nerve cells fallen victim to T cells.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 9:06:24 PM
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Computer architecture is being reimagined at Technion
One might think modern computers are already surpassing the human brain, but they still have a long way to go.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/21/2022 6:42:25 PM
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Supporting Israeli dance in Spain
A roundup of recent activities of the Israeli Embassy in Spain supporting Israeli dance
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
12/21/2022 7:05:47 PM
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Ahead of Zelensky address, US Senate backs new ambassador to Russia
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 7:15:38 PM
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Incoming Housing Minister Goldknopf owns illegally divided apartment - report
His wife is paying the property tax on the apartment in Jerusalem, which was illegally split up into five units.
By Walla! \
12/21/2022 7:35:23 PM
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A ‘dead’ Iran deal removes huge Netanyahu-Biden point of friction - analysis
Netanyahu’s relationship with Obama is still fresh in people’s minds, and Netanyahu's re-election has led many to worry that Jerusalem and Washington are on a collision course.
By HERB KEINON \
12/21/2022 7:27:42 PM
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Will new gov’t set back progress of IDF women in combat units? - analysis
Half of the new government is made up of three to four political parties that either completely oppose women serving in the IDF or specifically oppose them serving in any combat units.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/21/2022 7:43:22 PM
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Nepal court to release serial killer Charles 'the serpent' Sobhraj
Sobhraj will be released due to his age.
By REUTERS \
12/21/2022 7:55:23 PM
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Ukraine's Zelensky awards Biden medal during White House visit
It was Zelensky’s first trip outside his country since the beginning of the war in February.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/21/2022 8:36:19 PM
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The first ever Israeli youth delegation departs for Bahrain
The PICO Kids flagship program, now in its tenth year, allows the youth of Jerusalem to explore and develop their skills in a variety of areas including 3D printing and coding.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/21/2022 8:58:59 PM
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An Egalitarian Hanukkah: Israeli politics have room to improve - editorial
US Ambassador to Israel, Tom Nides, attended an egalitarian service at the Western Wall. What does that teach us?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/22/2022 5:05:05 AM
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Netanyahu's government will violate the civil and human rights of Israelis - opinion
We all want good governance and law and order but we also want justice and there can be no real justice without full equality.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
12/22/2022 5:03:10 AM
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Why does Ben-Gvir view Israel Police as a branch of gov't? - analysis
It is not a surprise that his view of the police is of an operational-tactical force, which he claims needs to be reformed.
By ELIAV BREUER \
12/21/2022 9:04:01 PM
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Retired High Court judge calls for 'mass protests' against override clause
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/21/2022 9:09:59 PM
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Not donuts, but victory - opinion
It is important to remember that Hanukkah's roots focus on Jewish resilience.
By ALEX SELSKY \
12/22/2022 5:02:05 AM
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Man shot, seriously injured in Tel Aviv
By MAARIV ONLINE \
12/21/2022 10:06:53 PM
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UK's Rishi Sunak: I can't wait to celebrate Israel's 75th anniversary
Sunak reassured that he "will always stand with this community, whose threads are woven deep into the fabric of our country."
By ZVIKA KLEIN \
12/21/2022 9:30:46 PM
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A rising tide: No need to diminish ourselves to let others shine
When we light the shamash and use it to light the others, we realize that we see an increase in light, not the diminishment from the original shamash.
By Rachel Ain \
12/22/2022 2:41:13 AM
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Loser of the year Donald Trump blames the Jews - opinion
As Trump’s political fortunes wane and his legal troubles mount, he will be looking for scapegoats and all those disloyal Jews will be attractive targets.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
12/22/2022 5:01:11 AM
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Jewish American organizations endorsing antisemitism must be denounced
The IHRA working definition of antisemitism was widely adopted - the pro-Israel community should use it to target obvious antisemites.
By MARTIN OLINER \
12/22/2022 2:40:48 AM
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Why are there so few answers to Irish peacekeeper’s murder in Lebanon? - analysis
Since the attack, there has been a tendency in major media outlets, including in Lebanon, to either downplay the incident or push a “wait and see” narrative.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/21/2022 10:02:40 PM
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Bruce Brill’s song of duty - opinion
Veteran Jerusalem resident writes book detailing his years in the US National Security Agency
By TROY O. FRITZHAND \
12/22/2022 2:41:20 AM
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A new geostrategic reality: Saudi Arabia’s growing role
Xi’s visit to Saudi Arabia is his second in six years, indicating that China is seeking to expand its ties with Saudi partners at the strategic level.
By SALEM ALKETBI \
12/22/2022 2:39:48 AM
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Turkey’s authoritarianism increases targeting journalists, opposition - analysis
Amid the Ukraine war, Ankara has positioned itself as a friend to both sides, working with Russia on trade while also working with Ukraine.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/21/2022 10:28:33 PM
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Best Investments for Stagflation (How to Beat Stagflation in 2023)
By PR \
12/23/2022 2:46:25 PM
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Bringing Jerusalem Syndrome to Jaffa
This new exhibition will open Thursday in Jaffa.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
12/22/2022 2:39:31 AM
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Baroque and roll
Composer Avner Hanani to unveil his latest creation at Christmas Concert in Jerusalem
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/22/2022 2:38:42 AM
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Yesh Din accuses IDF legal division of whitewashing alleged war crimes
IDF provides contrary data, calls NGO misleading.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/21/2022 11:40:23 PM