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Israel adds Chinese RMB to Central Bank reserves for first time, cuts USD holdings
Israel, whose foreign currency reserves have traditionally been made up of Dollars, Euros and British Pounds, will add four new currencies – including the Chinese Yuan (RMB).
By BEN ZION GAD \
4/22/2022 12:21:12 AM
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Fire breaks out in Tirat Carmel residential building
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 12:53:40 AM
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Mark Zuckerberg, VP Harris among latest sanctioned by Russia
Earlier in March, Russia's foreign ministry announced it has imposed sanctions on US President Joe Biden and 12 other Americans, as well as EU commissioners, MEPs and journalists.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 1:58:41 AM
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Supreme Court rules Jewish art dealer can use US courts to recover painting taken by Nazis
In a unanimous ruling Thursday, the justices found that the dispute could be debated in court in California.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
4/22/2022 1:52:07 AM
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Why do the NBA's Utah Jazz, in the Mormon capital, play ‘Hava Nagila’ after wins?
For more than a decade, the Jazz have celebrated home victories by playing “Hava Nagila,” the Hebrew staple of Jewish weddings and bar and bat mitzvah parties.
By ANDREW ESENSTEN/JTA \
4/22/2022 2:10:40 AM
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Morgan Ortagus slams Tennessee politician for antisemitic comments
State Sen. Frank Niceley was already under fire for saying in a speech last week that the homeless should emulate Adolf Hitler.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/22/2022 2:27:50 AM
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Dutch carolers intend to keep singing antisemitic Easter song
In the song about Jews, singers denounce “the Jews who with their false council sacrificed Jesus on the cross."
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/22/2022 3:12:29 AM
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Gwyneth Paltrow funds historical signboard at her Jewish ancestors’ cemetery in Poland
The informational signboard will be unveiled on Tuesday at the Jewish cemetery of Nowogród in northeastern Poland.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/22/2022 3:29:58 AM
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One killed, four critically wounded in Arava car accident
The wounded received first aid from MDA and IDF medical staff and were evacuated to Soroka Hospital.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 3:27:40 AM
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Toxic Performers: Israeli activists struggle to cancel shows by Putin sympathizers
Performances in Israel by two popular Russian performers were canceled following pressure from pro-Ukraine activists. Some Israelis who support Russia say it was a witch hunt.
By KSENIA SVETLOVA/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/22/2022 4:38:30 AM
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AIPAC’s new PAC now America’s largest pro-Israel committee
AIPAC PAC drew sharp criticism last month when it announced its first 120 endorses, among them 37 Republicans who voted against certifying Biden.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
4/22/2022 4:41:11 AM
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Ben Foster plays Holocaust-survivor-turned-boxer in new HBO movie
In "The Survivor," Ben Foster plays real-life Auschwitz-survivor-turned-professional-boxer Harry Haft.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
4/22/2022 4:57:54 AM
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Prehistoric people created art by fire -study
Researchers said the carvings are likely to have been made using stone tools by Magdalenian people, an early hunter-gatherer culture dating from between 23,000 and 14,000 years ago.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 5:14:31 AM
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Florida school district removes book about Jewish kid with 2 dads
“The Purim Superhero,” by Elisabeth Kushner, is one of 58 titles removed in the Walton County School District, located in Florida’s Panhandle.
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
4/22/2022 5:21:46 AM
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Pro-Palestinian protesters call to ‘globalize the intifada’ in NY march
Multiple activist groups organized the rally, including Within Our Lifetime, Samoudin and the Palestinian Youth Movement.
By JACOB HENRY/JTA \
4/22/2022 5:28:28 AM
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Former Honduras president extradited to US on drugs, weapons charges
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan said Hernandez received millions of dollars from drug trafficking organizations, including from the former leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, "El Chapo" Guzman.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 5:29:01 AM
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Passengers flying from Tel Aviv to London ditched in Doncaster by airline
The passengers were abandoned 200 miles from Gatwick and the airline offered them no assistance besides giving them water bottles.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 5:56:30 AM
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Temple Mount violence renewed Friday following afternoon prayers
Riots broke early on Friday morning, shut down by police • Palestinians, IDF forces also clash in West Bank villages
By ELIAV BREUER \
4/22/2022 7:40:56 AM
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French Jews say Macron used Yiddish in presidential debate with Le Pen
French President Emmanuel Macron interjected with "oy oy oy" while Marine Le Pen was speaking about economics in the debate.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
4/22/2022 8:46:50 AM
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Pope thanks Orban for taking Ukrainians, Orban invites pope to Hungary
Orban spoke to the pope privately for about 40 minutes.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 8:54:22 AM
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The evil opposite of Déjà Vu: Get to know jamais vu
We all know the feeling that we’re experiencing an event that’s familiar to us from the past, even though it never happened, but how does the opposite work?
By Walla! \
4/22/2022 9:00:43 AM
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Canada indigenous group meets pope, invite him to ancestral lands
"We were more on hope and revitalization."
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 9:03:11 AM
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Marine Le Pen and her family's ties to Russia's Orthodox and oligarchs
The French Catholic right has always held the image of the eternal Orthodox Russia close to heart.
By Marlene Laruelle \
4/22/2022 9:24:34 AM
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Charges against Cleveland rabbi who solicited underage sex are 'horrifying' - Conservative movement
'These deeply disturbing accusations betray the sacred trust our communities put in their clergy and must be fully and immediately investigated and dealt with appropriately'
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
4/22/2022 9:26:48 AM
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Russia finalizing targets for next strikes - Ukraine Defense Ministry
Russia states goal to seize east and south Ukraine * Many trapped in Azovstal * 5,264 total civilian casualties * Boris Johnson says war could last until end of 2023 and that Russia could win
By GADI ZAIG AND ARIELLA MARSDEN AND REUTERS \
4/22/2022 9:35:37 AM
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Why Biblical stories of women’s triumphs, tragedies inspire Shannon Bream
Book review & interview: “The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak”
By Joel C. Rosenberg / All Israel News \
4/22/2022 10:00:40 AM
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Bennett: UN must stop serving terrorists' agenda
In meeting with US diplomats, Abbas threatens to cut ties with Israel
By LAHAV HARKOV AND KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/22/2022 9:52:31 AM
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16 injured in Shuafat fire
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 11:31:51 AM
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Now is the time to come to Israel - opinion
"Christians support Israel because we believe that God made a promise to Abraham."
By LUKE HILTON \
4/22/2022 12:49:58 PM
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Britain to reopen embassy in Kyiv next week - PM Johnson
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 1:38:14 PM
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Pope says June meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch is off
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 1:39:47 PM
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Bulgarian club event causes diplomatic rift with North Macedonia
Located in the North Macedonian city of Bitola, the club is named after a Nazi-sympathizer hated by North Macedonia but seen as a hero in Bulgaria.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 2:39:31 PM
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Blast tears through mosque in northern Afghan city Kunduz, killing 33
It was not clear who was behind the explosion that the local commander said hit the mosque during Friday prayers.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 4:31:53 PM
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Head of nuclear watchdog to visit Ukraine's Chornobyl next week
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 5:05:20 PM
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Ukrainian Christian says God told him ‘Russia will be defeated’
Lviv is home to nearly 100 churches. Before Easter they are filled with prayer.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 5:12:43 PM
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McCarthy: Trump took 'some responsibility' for Jan. 6 after event - NYT
McCarthy told Cheney he planned to call Trump to discuss a mechanism for invoking the 25th Amendment.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 5:34:31 PM
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Arab Israeli Christian aims to debunk myths about Jewish state
“They see me and my ideas as a threat to what they are trying to promote."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 6:11:55 PM
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Archaeologists debunk theories on early human migration to North America
Some evidence found in North American archaeological sites was misinterpreted, a University of Wyoming study claims.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/22/2022 6:27:35 PM
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Five great reasons to eat nuts
If there's one food you should always reach for, it's nuts. Here are the five best reasons to add this perfect snack to your daily menu, and not just on Passover.
By Walla! \
4/22/2022 6:20:15 PM
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Biogen pulls application for Alzheimer's drug in Europe
The drugmaker said the move follows interactions with the European Medicines Agency that suggested data provided so far would not be enough to support an approval.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 6:49:14 PM
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Erez crossing to remain closed following rocket fire from Gaza
Two of the rockets landed in open areas and one landed inside Gaza, reportedly seriously injuring a Palestinian.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/22/2022 9:21:49 PM
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Six people killed by blast at restaurant in Somalia's capital
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 9:36:24 PM
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Marjorie Taylor Greene not sure whether she advocates violence
Greene is a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump. In comments to the media, she has downplayed and justified the Jan. 6, 2021.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 10:13:45 PM
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COVID-19 third leading cause of death again in 2021- study
New study by the CDC shows that the overall death rate was lowest among children aged 5 to 14 years old, and highest among people aged 85 and above.
By REUTERS \
4/22/2022 10:34:21 PM