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Netanyahu to 'Post': I have an obligation to give voice to Jewish concerns
Netanyahu replied this week in writing to questions from the Post on the occasion of being selected to lead its annual list of the world’s most influential Jews.
By HERB KEINON \
5/21/2015 7:54:31 AM
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Changes coming to the Health Ministry
UTJ’s Litzman expected to cancel most decisions made by Yesh Atid’s German
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/21/2015 12:36:02 AM
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Iranian politician says country to unveil its own ‘S-300’ missile system
Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal: We’ll check Iran’s imperial ambitions in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/21/2015 12:55:21 AM
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3 illegally constructed stores, home demolished in Silwan
In a statement, the Wadi Hilweh Information Center said IDF soldiers, accompanied by a bulldozer, arrived during the early morning hours on Tuesday.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/21/2015 1:05:51 AM
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More evidence rape a significant problem on US college campuses
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 1:08:19 AM
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Hoekstra: Ready to give CIA, NSA room to fight terror, but also call them on cover ups
Former Congress intelligence panel chair also prepared to call it on cover-ups.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/21/2015 1:26:50 AM
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Last surviving Revisionist Warsaw Ghetto fighter dies
Ziuta Hartman-Rutenberg, born in 1922 in Kielce, took part in the revolt against the Nazis as part of the underground group founded by members of the militant Jabotinsky Betar youth movement.
By SAM SOKOL \
5/21/2015 1:43:16 AM
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As Jerusalem burial space runs out, Diaspora Jews fund underground alternative
$50 million raised to build massive three-story catacomb under Har Hamenuhot Cemetery.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/21/2015 1:50:38 AM
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California oil spill estimated at up to 2,500 barrels
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 1:58:56 AM
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Iran: Israel helping Saudis fight Houthis
The unconfirmed report published on Tuesday could well be false and part of Tehran’s media campaign against its Sunni opponents in the region.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/21/2015 11:24:59 AM
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Magnificent Mac TA wraps up treble
Yellow-and-blue adds State Cup to league title and Toto Cup with 6-2 win over Beersheba
By ALLON SINAI \
5/21/2015 2:19:04 AM
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Haifa bounces back to beat Eilat at home and level series
Three days after its humbling loss in Game 1, Maccabi Haifa beat Hapoel Eilat 76-68 at Romema Arena on Wednesday night to tie the best-of-five BSL quarterfinal series at 1-1.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/21/2015 2:21:55 AM
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Pe’er into 2nd round of French Open qualifiers, Glushko knocked out
Dudi Sela will be Israel’s lone representative in the men’s main draw.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/21/2015 2:24:27 AM
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FIFA’s Blatter meets Abbas in continuing attempt to broker Israeli, Palestinian talks
After meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and soccer officials in the West Bank, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Israel had set out a series of measures to ease travel curbs for clubs.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/21/2015 2:29:45 AM
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Your investments: Shavuot- The 10th commandment and your finances
Outside of eating cheesecake on top of a brownie – highly recommended, and it was my lunch the other day – the high point of the day is the reading of the 10 commandments.
By AARON KATSMAN \
5/21/2015 2:37:22 AM
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Ukraine wants roadmap to EU accession at Riga summit
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 4:10:56 AM
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Diplomacy: Pulling in different directions
As the new government gets started, the main actors in the Mideast diplomatic drama are all pulling in very different directions.
By HERB KEINON \
5/24/2015 7:06:03 AM
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Report: Iran stops cash flow to Islamic Jihad organization
The dispute between Iran and Palestinian Islamic Jihad erupted after the group refused to issue a statement supporting the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/21/2015 4:59:43 AM
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Convicted Israeli nuclear secrets leaker Vanunu marries long-time Norwegian love
Supporters of Vanunu in the Norwegian government are considering lobbying on Vanunu's behalf.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2015 6:05:52 AM
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Jeb Bush says climate is changing but human role is 'convoluted'
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 6:26:15 AM
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“For we have heard that G-d is with you….”
By BAT-ZION SUSSKIND-SACKS \
5/21/2015 11:42:50 AM
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Car accident leave three dead, two injured after bus over-tuns in the Negev
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2015 7:02:36 AM
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Why I Don't Vote Likud: Bibi's Support of Palestinian State
By Batya Medad \
5/21/2015 8:13:53 AM
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US, Cuba to focus on reopening embassies in Washington talks
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 8:34:51 AM
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Israel Museum 50th anniversary celebrates humanity, life, art
By Ruth Lewis \
5/21/2015 9:22:13 AM
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With taking of Palmyra, ISIS now controls half of Syria
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 10:14:02 AM
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Rivlin: The whole world heard Netanyahu's commitment to two-state solution
The EU's Federica Mogherini said Thursday that bringing about a solution "is as much in Europe's interest as it is in the interest of the region."
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/21/2015 11:03:34 AM
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Bin Laden letters reveal devotion to family, killing Americans, English-language literature
US government releases newly-translated documents gathered during 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden's Pakistani compound, giving the public insight into the al-Qaida leader's interests, routine.
By CORAL BRAUN \
5/21/2015 11:36:10 AM
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Monitor: Islamic State controls half of Syrian territory
Advance into central city of Palmyra is Islamic State's first takeover directly from Syrian military and allied forces.
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 12:04:01 PM
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Section of expansive 2,000-year-old lower aqueduct exposed in east Jerusalem
21-kilometer long aqueduct runs from En Eitam to Umm Tuba, Sur Bahar, East Talpiot and Abu Tor.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/21/2015 12:22:35 PM
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Security cameras catch fatal Negev crash
The traffic occurred when a passenger bus, which was empty went through a light and collided with a Jeep at the intersection.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/21/2015 6:47:10 PM
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The Jerusalem Post's 50 most influential Jews
A list of influential Jewish figures who have impacted the world last year, and have the potential to affect change in years to come.
By NOA AMOUYAL \
2/26/2020 12:56:21 PM
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Senior security source: Massive arms deal with US 'not linked to Iran deal'
Source denies linkage between $1.87 billion weapons sale, including bunker busters, and emerging agreement on Tehran's nuclear program.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/21/2015 1:50:27 PM
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Saudi shells hit Yemen aid office, killing 5
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 12:51:12 PM
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50 most influential Jews: Benjamin Netanyahu
The most powerful Jewish voice in the room.
By HERB KEINON \
5/22/2015 11:19:52 PM
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Most influential Jews in finance, economics and business
From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/23/2015 10:27:21 PM
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Liberman to Netanyahu: Call off meeting with Odeh
Joint List head sees meeting as opportunity to appeal for equal fund allocation, more access to education and larger budget for Arab municipalities.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2015 1:45:35 PM
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Most influential Jews in diplomacy and politics
From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/23/2015 7:01:01 AM
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Iran threatens '80,000 rockets at Tel Aviv and Haifa' over distorted Ya'alon comment
Iran's UN envoy also mistook the exaggerated statements for real and issued a letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
5/21/2015 2:53:37 PM
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Shas presents: Israel's 34th Knesset - sans women
MK's Ayelet Shaked, Gila Gamliel, and Miri Regev cropped out of Haredi paper front-page due to modesty concerns.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2015 2:56:59 PM
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Mosquitoes infected with West Nile found in Or Yehuda, Eilat
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/21/2015 3:17:41 PM
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Mosquitoes infected with West Nile found in Or Yehuda, Eilat
Environmental Protection Ministry recommends residents take precautions: reduce standing water, use insect repellants, install window screens.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/21/2015 3:30:20 PM
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Former 'Post' staffer named manager of the Prime Minister's Office
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2015 3:46:11 PM
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Israel exported 5.66 billion dollars of defense goods in 2014
Asia Pacific was region with most Israeli defense product purchases.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/21/2015 3:50:10 PM
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Most influential media titans
Sheldon Adelson and Haim Saban take the titles this year.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN,NOA AMOUYAL \
5/23/2015 1:40:09 PM
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Most influential Jews in defense
From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/24/2015 5:39:43 AM
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Farmers give Rivlin baskets of produce for Shavuot
President offers to be the mouthpiece for Israel Vegetable Growers Association.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/21/2015 4:23:18 PM
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Most influential entertainers
From funnyman Jon Stewart to talented beauty Gal Gadot, these Jews keep us entertained!
By NOA AMOUYAL,SAPIR PERETZ \
5/24/2015 12:29:22 PM
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Most influential in Jewish World
From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'
By LAURA KELLY \
5/21/2015 4:29:28 PM
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Stuck in Gaza, hackers open lines to the world
High unemployment driving hackers' activities
By NIDAL AL-MUGHRABI/REUTERS \
5/21/2015 4:33:28 PM
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Lavrov: Russia ready to help Iraq defeat ISIS
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 4:36:36 PM
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Why was the Book of Ruth written?
On the festival of Shavuot (Pentecost), the season of the barley harvest, we read the bucolic tale of Ruth the Moabite lady, a poor widow exiled in the land of Judah.
By STEPHEN GABRIEL ROSENBERG \
5/21/2015 4:55:15 PM
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JPost News: May 21, 2015
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2015 4:59:36 PM
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Most influential Jewish innovators, entrepreneurs
From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/27/2020 3:32:27 PM
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This week in 60 seconds: The fight for Jerusalem
Got a minute?
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/22/2015 5:00:14 PM
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Notable Rabbi Haim Druckman opens up on conversion, Ethiopian integration and Shavuot
Rabbi Druckman discusses the controversy over conversion, integration of the Ethiopian immigrant community and speaks of Shavuot as the beginning of the Jewish people’s mission in the world.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/21/2015 5:39:06 PM
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Frontlines Podcast: The most influential Jews of the year
Features' Editor Noa Amouyal provides insight into the challenging process of whittling down potential candidates to 50 for this year's Shavuot holiday list.
By PODCAST \
5/21/2015 5:39:30 PM
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Netanyahu calls for dialogue between his government and Arab MKs
Joint List chairman Aiman Odeh: “I am coming out of a meeting with the prime minister that was not easy.”
By LAHAV HARKOV,ARIEL BEN SOLOMON,JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/21/2015 5:42:25 PM
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A tribute to Robert Wistrich: Revered teacher and ferocious defender of ‘Klal Yisrael'
Today we accompany Professor Robert Wistrich to his final resting place on Jerusalem’s Har Hamenuchot, which literally means “the Mount of Those who are Resting.”
By ABRAHAM COOPER \
5/21/2015 5:46:49 PM
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ANOTHER TACK: The bimbo or the basher?
It almost doesn’t matter whether they defame Shaked as Ayelet-the-Nazi-bimbo or Ayelet-the-democracy-basher. These are the incidental details of misrepresentation.
By SARAH HONIG \
5/21/2015 5:58:15 PM
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Muslim Brotherhood becoming more violent and radical, expert tells 'Post'
Egyptian expert to "Post": The Brotherhood will probably continue its long tradition of double-talk, speaking of democracy in English while emphasizing "jihad" in Arabic.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
5/21/2015 6:13:34 PM
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US sanctions two companies linked to Iran's plane purchases
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 6:21:13 PM
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Robert Wistrich: A Passionate Defender of the Jewish People
Professor Robert Wistrich was the leading historian of anti-Semitism, and published important books in other fields of history as well.
By MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
5/21/2015 6:35:18 PM
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Most influential Jews in law
From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
5/21/2015 6:36:18 PM
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Kulanu MK Cohen to head new Knesset committee on economic reform
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/21/2015 6:42:31 PM
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Most influential Jewish environmentalists
From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews.'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/23/2015 1:42:34 PM
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Former Post staffer Eli Groner named PMO director-general
The American-born Groner, 44, is expected to assume his new position in the coming weeks, after the Cabinet approves his appointment.
By HERB KEINON \
5/21/2015 7:06:55 PM
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Most influential Jews in the religious world
From the Jerusalem Post's '50 most influential Jews' list.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/27/2020 5:29:17 PM
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Lew, Lowey to address ‘Post’ parley in New York
The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference will focus on US-Israel relations, the emerging Iran nuclear agreement and the rise of anti-Semitism.
By STEVE LINDE \
5/21/2015 7:24:38 PM
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Obama: 'I don't think we're losing' fight with ISIS
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 7:29:25 PM
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Most influential Jewish educators
Ben-Gurion University president Prof. Rivka Carmi takes the title this year.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/23/2015 2:10:01 AM
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No Torah for you
By Bonnie Riva Ras \
5/21/2015 8:37:34 PM
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Suspect arrested in major mob crackdown accused of poisoning Yoni Elzam in 2006
Rishon Lezion District Court judge orders man remanded for 15 days for allegedly killing Elzam in prison cell the night before he was scheduled to testify against underworld figure.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
5/21/2015 7:35:41 PM
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Most influential Jews in the media
Thomas Friedman, our sole journalist on the list, earned a front-row seat when he was the first to interview US President Barack Obama after the interim agreement with Iran was announced.
By LAURA KELLY \
5/24/2015 3:14:45 PM
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Obama rejects 'rubber stamp' of Israel policies
President says in Atlantic interview he cares so deeply about Israel that he's motivated to criticize continued settlement activity, comments from Netanyahu.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/21/2015 7:41:38 PM
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UNESCO head : Wistrich inspired us to double our efforts against anti-Semitism
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization often comes under heavy criticism from Israel for its stance with regard to the Palestinian unilateral drive for statehood.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/21/2015 7:48:31 PM
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Most influential Jews in sports
NBA coach David Blatt takes the title this year.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
5/21/2015 7:50:53 PM
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50 most influential Jews: Rachelle Fraenkel
Rachelle Fraenkel, who lost her son Naftali when he and two other teens were murdered by Hamas terrorists last summer, demonstrates how to persevere in the aftermath of the greatest tragedy.
By LIAT COLLINS \
5/23/2015 3:29:15 PM
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Interior Ministry continues to expedite the arrival of Israeli babies from Nepal
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/21/2015 8:11:49 PM
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Grapevine: In pursuit of Peres
He attracts large crowds to events at which he’s the guest of honor, he is still pursued by the international media and he continues to receive foreign dignitaries.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/21/2015 8:26:07 PM
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How should we celebrate receiving the Torah?
Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, is unique among Jewish holidays in that there is no special mitzva that must be fulfilled.
By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \
5/21/2015 8:30:00 PM
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Obama says to designate Tunisia a major non-NATO ally
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 8:38:24 PM
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British commander provides hope to turn back the tide against Israel
"I have been placed on a terrorist death list,” Kemp told an audience.
By DAVID M. WEINBERG \
5/21/2015 8:40:19 PM
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The Dutch care about their Holocaust survivors
These days, much is being written about Israel’s relations with European countries.
By CASPAR VELDKAMP \
5/21/2015 8:45:22 PM
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Overcoming the Talmud stumbling block
Studying Torah and sincere prayer are two pursuits that are central to the Jewish experience.
By LEVI COOPER \
5/21/2015 8:48:27 PM
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The Postman knocks twice: Torah, cheese cake and the Ten Commandments
Every time I recall the scene of the giving of the Ten Commandments at Sinai, I am always astounded by the power and majesty of the Torah’s description.
By AVRAHAM AVI-HAI \
5/21/2015 8:53:03 PM
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100 refugees and asylum seekers participate in academic program at BGU
Course choices included Basic and Advanced Hebrew, Introduction to Computer Sciences, Psychology and Education.
By HAYAH GOLDLIST-EICHLER \
5/21/2015 8:58:16 PM
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Column One: The Israeli enablers in action
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has some explaining to do.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
5/21/2015 9:09:00 PM
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A costly coalition
Throughout my term in the Knesset, people would approach me and ask for “coalition funds” for themselves or for organizations that they represented.
By DOV LIPMAN \
5/21/2015 9:22:43 PM
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Shavuot: The seed and hope
How can we understand the fact that our Messiah- to-come, scion of King David of the tribe of Judah, can lay claim to what is at best a sullied and problematic lineage?
By SHLOMO RISKIN \
5/21/2015 9:27:58 PM
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Liberman apologizes for using the word autism as an insult
Ruderman Family Foundation criticizes former FM for misuse of the word.
By HAYAH GOLDLIST-EICHLER \
5/21/2015 9:28:20 PM
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My word: Palestinians, football, fair play and fouls
Being born and raised in Britain doesn’t make me an expert on football, but it gives me a good idea of what is right and wrong on the sports field.
By LIAT COLLINS \
5/21/2015 9:31:37 PM
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Into the fray: Delegitimization, anti-Semitism & BDS: Sharansky’s misdirected lament
In his recent Jerusalem Post article the Jewish Agency Chairman, was spot on in his diagnosis; but totally off target with his prescription for dealing with anti-Israel defamation on US campuses.
By MARTIN SHERMAN \
5/21/2015 9:43:46 PM
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ISIS fighters overrun Iraqi govt lines east of Ramadi
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 9:45:47 PM
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Diplomacy: The pope and the Palestinians
Vatican recognition of Palestine builds on years of sympathy for the Palestinian cause.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/23/2015 5:21:37 AM
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Foreign Affairs: Syria’s Solomonic justice
Next month, Bashar Assad will mark 15 years to coming to power and while he is still hanging on in parts of the country, his father’s estate has been irreversibly split.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
5/24/2015 10:20:40 AM
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Limmud FSU and ‘Post’ launch exhibit on 25 years of Soviet aliya
Exhibit also tells story of worldwide campaigns, protests and demonstrations in the US, Israel and elsewhere in order to secure the release of the Jews from the former Soviet Union.
By SAM SOKOL \
5/21/2015 9:54:36 PM
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Security and Defense: Israel closely eying the Syrian situation
Senior defense sources discuss the implications of recent losses suffered by the Assad regime.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/22/2015 8:52:11 PM
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German Jews in Frankfurt reject religious panel for hatred of Israel
Ünal Kaymakci from the Islamic Religious Community accused Israel on Facebook of “state terrorism.”
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/21/2015 10:01:03 PM
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Letters to the editor: Own teachings
When is Rabbi Rabinowitz going to start adhering to his own teachings?
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
5/21/2015 10:07:58 PM
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Being Jewish not in the name only
By Vladimir Minkov \
5/21/2015 10:14:59 PM
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Obama to deliver rare synagogue address
US president taking part in ‘solidarity Sabbath’ with foreign governments in stand against growth of anti-Semitism.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
5/21/2015 10:15:56 PM
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Jerusalem Post Editorial: Shavuot’s dual meaning
Jews will celebrate Shavuot, or “The Feast of Weeks” as it is sometimes translated, beginning at sundown on Saturday night.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/21/2015 10:18:40 PM
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Mesika turns state witness, suspends himself
Mesika will be replaced by his deputy, Yossi Dagan, who will now be the acting council head.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/21/2015 10:52:02 PM
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Islamic State seizes Syria's last border crossing with Iraq
By REUTERS \
5/21/2015 11:01:20 PM
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Hotovely: This country belongs to us, all of it
New deputy foreign minister's words were broadcast to Israel’s 106 representations abroad.
By HERB KEINON \
5/21/2015 11:02:26 PM