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Killer of Orthodox Jewish man identified, remains at-large
Avery Miller, 27, is wanted on a first-degree murder charge for shooting Aryeh Wolf – a 25-year-old Orthodox Jewish man from Baltimore.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 12:15:42 AM
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Comparing COVID policies, Holocaust is justified - Minn. GOP gov. nominee
Although former state Sen. Scott Jensen is not the first GOP politician to compare mask mandates to Nazi rule, he seems to be more persistent in the belief.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
8/25/2022 12:36:25 AM
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US State Department says planned trials of Ukrainian POWs would be a 'mockery of justice'
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 12:43:50 AM
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Ghislaine Maxwell sued by her lawyers over unpaid fees
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 12:57:30 AM
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Expect inflation rates to get back to normal in 2023, Israeli economists say
Amid interest rate hikes, experts are, overall, optimistic but sound warning note about war in Europe
By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE \
8/25/2022 1:16:49 AM
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Democrat Nikki Fried loses bid to take on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Nikki Fried, whose campaign emphasized her Jewish upbringing and her involvement in the Jewish community, lost to former Florida governor Charlie Crist.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
8/25/2022 1:50:34 AM
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Hillel USC vandalized, investigation underway
USC Hillel Executive Director Dave Cohn said the motive remains unknown and they are working closely with the university's Department of Public Safety.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 2:35:41 AM
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Yemeni rebels are helping restore a 160-year old Jewish cemetery
A Yemeni official told Kan that the renovation is a “message to all Aden residents that Aden is a city of peace and that we will not accept any harm to any holy site.”
By TOBY AXELROD/JTA \
8/25/2022 2:09:47 AM
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New York's highest court allows Harvey Weinstein to appeal rape conviction
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 2:46:15 AM
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$1m. to super PACs: Robert Kraft to AIPAC, George Soros to J Street
United Democracy Project spent over $26 million in Democratic primaries this cycle. Meanwhile, Soros’ donation was the single largest to J Street Action Fund, which has spent $1.7 million this cycle.
By MADELINE FIXLER/JTA \
8/25/2022 3:02:29 AM
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Gal Gadot visits residents of southern Israel after Gaza missile strikes
The internationally-recognized Israeli actress and 'Wonder Woman' star was captured on video greeting children in the town, who gathered to hear her speak.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 3:14:21 AM
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Uvalde, Texas, school board fires district chief of police in wake of May shooting
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 3:20:33 AM
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US service member lightly wounded in new Syria attack, military says
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 4:05:21 AM
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Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16 million over crash site photos
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 4:08:18 AM
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This is why your clothes always smell bad after a wash - here's how you can fix it
During the summer, bad smells become more common in your clothes, even after washing. Here's what the experts say to do.
By Walla! \
8/25/2022 5:27:06 AM
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JFNA has resettled over 30,000 Ukrainian refugees, will raise $100m. - report
Funds raised by JRNA have been directed to over 50 organizations providing humanitarian aid and relief to refugees in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 6:24:08 AM
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Arrest made in suspected murder near Rehovot
Police suspect the young woman did not die where she was found but that she was brought there after she was killed.
By Roman Meitav \
8/25/2022 7:25:04 AM
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14 arrested in West Bank overnight, IDF soldier lightly wounded by gunfire
Weapons seized by Border Police operations in the West Bank • 3 suspects arrested for assaulting passers-by in the Old City of Jerusalem.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 7:28:34 AM
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Britain's former Myanmar envoy detained in Yangon - report
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 9:27:56 AM
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Elul: Remembering and forgetting are the keys to unlock teshuva - opinion
As Elul dawns on us this week, don’t forget to remember all the tasks left undone, but remember to forget any trivial indignities you might have endured or any petty arguments.
By STEWART WEISS \
8/27/2022 12:43:33 PM
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Japan police chief to resign over Shinzo Abe shooting, citing 'fresh start'
Itaru Nakamura is the most senior official to step down in connection with Abe's assassination at a campaign rally in the western city of Nara on July 8.
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 9:50:13 AM
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Watching 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Hebrew in Tel Aviv - opinion
I loved seeing the show with my granddaughters among 2,400 fellow Israelis who understand the references, appreciate the nuances and laugh at the jokes.
By BARBARA SOFER \
8/27/2022 6:09:59 PM
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Remembering the destroyed shtetls
Jonathan Feldstein and I are organizing an online memorial for Kanczuga’s Jews on September 5, at 9 p.m. Israel time, to recall the victims and pay tribute to these Holocaust survivors.
By MICHAEL FREUND \
8/27/2022 1:03:15 AM
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Gilboa Pimping Affair: Israel shouldn't see prostitution as 'normal' - opinion
I am sure that Golda is turning over in her grave, and I hope Ben-Gurion is as well, with the advent of this sick pimping of Jewish Israeli women to Palestinian Arab security prisoners, or at all.
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN \
8/26/2022 8:10:00 PM
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North Korea reports unknown fever cases near China border, denies COVID
Authorities have dispatched epidemiological, virology and test experts to the area to investigate the cause of the fever cases while imposing measures to prevent their spread.
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 10:21:15 AM
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Parashat Re’eh: Judaism and body image
Parashat Re’eh lists the prohibition against defacing a human body. The Torah specifically warns against bodily disfigurement, but a broader ban applies to any unnecessary defacement.
By MOSHE TARAGIN \
8/26/2022 12:02:32 PM
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'Inside Jewish Day Schools': How should North American Jews be educated?
Inside Jewish Day Schools presents a unique perspective on Jewish education in North America and the factors that contribute to successful learning, and help advance and improve Jewish education.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
8/27/2022 1:44:34 PM
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'Dirshuni': Opening the Midrash catalog for women - review
Jerusalem-based author and teacher Tamar Biala birthed a contemporary oeuvre of midrashim that could legitimately stand alongside those of the ancient rabbis in their canon of Midrash.
By AVIVA LAUER \
8/27/2022 4:02:11 AM
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Urban ease at Jaffa’s Market House Hotel - review
While I would have liked more time in this exotic locale, it’s comforting to know that my Market House refuge is just a short train ride away.
By ERICA SCHACHNE \
8/26/2022 4:56:46 PM
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Parashat Re’eh: Why forgive a debt?
Generosity, a kind eye, and trust in God are basic traits of the Jewish people, and we are privileged to continue this precious heritage.
By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \
8/26/2022 12:00:57 PM
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Lapid: US adopted Israeli stances in Iran response
Nuclear talks may enter 10th round after US, Iran exchange responses to “final” draft of deal.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/25/2022 10:57:04 AM
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Married women in Judaism must cover their hair in public - Talmud
There is an undisputed halachic, societal expectation that married women cover their heads. This next installment examines Judaism's laws on married women's hair covering.
By NECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH \
8/27/2022 12:42:43 PM
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This woman made aliyah and led the push for Israeli disability inclusion
Clara Katz Feldman is the social visionary behind the SHEKEL organization that has transformed the field in Israel and several other countries.
By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN \
8/26/2022 3:52:47 PM
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Taliban yet to find body of al Qaeda leader killed in US airstrike
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 11:16:03 AM
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Focaccia Festival at Jerusalem's Inbal: Worth checking out - review
The Inbal Hotel has become known for its annual soup festival every winter. Now it’s trying something else, a focaccia and antipasti festival for NIS 95 (half-price for kids under eight).
By LINDA GRADSTEIN \
8/27/2022 11:47:51 AM
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Here's how Israel can fight forest fires
KKL-JNF’s Climate Center is employing advanced technology to fight the climate crisis – and trees are a major part of the solution
By LIOR NOVIK \
8/25/2022 11:30:47 AM
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Olà-Olà: A Tel Aviv hit after just six weeks in business - review
The English menu had some marvelous bloopers which I enjoyed red-penciling, with “mify” for “mille-feuille” being a particularly egregious example. But the food makes up for it.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
8/27/2022 11:46:40 AM
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What you really need to know about Uber insurance
By AVI STERN \
8/25/2022 11:53:56 AM
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According to Israeli law, all Israelis are obliged to take out membership at one of the four Kupot
By Daniel Gluckhaft \
8/25/2022 2:35:16 PM
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Without a past, there is neither a present nor a future
EMET Prize winners in the humanities in archaeology discuss the fieldwork, research and passion it takes to understand human behavior throughout history.
By TALIA LEVIN \
8/25/2022 2:07:37 PM
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Israeli pop duo Static and Ben El split up after 7 years
About three months ago, Ben El was informed by his management that he was expected to resolve his personal problems and that the situation could not continue for much longer.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 1:14:28 PM
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Paxlovid reduces risk of COVID-19 death by 81%, Clalit study shows
So far, over 30,000 COVID-19 patients in Israel have been treated with the anti-viral Paxlovid drug.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/25/2022 12:53:42 PM
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From Iran to teachers on strike: A week of deals concerning Israel
The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 1:48:02 PM
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IFCJ distributes 11,500 back to school supply vouchers to struggling families
The vouchers, each worth NIS 300, will ensure that children in financially strained household can still bring all of the essential equipment they need to school.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
8/25/2022 1:25:30 PM
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Senior Jihadist whose arrest sparked Operation Breaking Dawn indicted
Al-Saadi was arrested in Jenin a month ago, leading to the security tensions that erupted into Operation Breaking Dawn.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 2:20:38 PM
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Is this where Jesus was buried? - explainer
Church of the Holy Sepulchre? Is it really where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected? Is Jesus's tomb really there? And what does a single ladder have to do with it?
By AARON REICH \
8/25/2022 4:07:45 PM
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Turkesterone 101: What It Is and What Does It Do?
By PROMO CONTENT \
8/25/2022 2:42:15 PM
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Exploring the ultimate tech stack for eCommerce brands
By AVI STERN \
8/26/2022 9:16:06 AM
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Ramon Airport sparks crisis between Jordan, Palestinians
Some Jordanians said they are convinced that the PA, which has publicly expressed opposition to the opening of the airport to Palestinian travelers, has struck a secret deal with Israel.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
8/25/2022 3:29:59 PM
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Pro-Russian forces release Israeli prisoner of war captured in eastern Ukraine
An Israeli POW was released by pro-Russian separatists on Thursday to Russia, where he is expected to be allowed to return to Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 4:12:11 PM
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Putin signed a decree to increase Russian armed forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday that starting January 1, there will be an increase in the size of the Russian armed forces from 1.9 million to 2.04 million.
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 4:15:39 PM
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1,000-year-old canoe burial brought woman to the 'land of the dead' - study
For the Mapuche, it represents the deceased's final journey on the canoe to Nomelafken, also known as the destination of souls, said to reside on the other side of the sea.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 9:18:50 PM
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Missile strikes target US Army bases in eastern Syria
Four enemy fighters were killed and seven rocket launchers were destroyed in retaliatory US strikes, CENTCOM said on Thursday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 4:40:42 PM
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Yair Lapid briefed by Mossad chief on Iran nuclear deal intel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 4:53:08 PM
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The Algerian obsession against Morocco
The reestablishment of Moroccan-Israeli relations, met with unrelenting Algerian attacks and hostility, is only one of the most recent illustrations of the huge gap separating the countries.
By MOHAMMED ZAINABI \
8/25/2022 4:54:36 PM
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Where’s the intelligence on the Palestinian NGO terrorism ties? - editorial
If Israel's actions are based on real intelligence information then the government must show proof.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/25/2022 5:18:52 PM
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Life-saving breakthrough for heart disease at Hadassah medical center
The first case, on an elderly man at high risk of death, was performed in May without official Health Ministry approval on compassionate grounds. There have been two more cases since then.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/25/2022 5:20:19 PM
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Bank of Israel head must accept interest rate increase of only 0.5% per year
The governor must act as someone who looks ahead and believes in his own predictions: inflation will head towards a level of 2.5%-3.5% for the rest of 2022 and the beginning of 2023.
By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV \
8/25/2022 5:33:23 PM
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NY museums scramble to acknowledge Nazi-looted art
The MoMA’s move comes as a new bill mandates that museums will be required to have signage acknowledging that stolen works were Nazi-looted.
By HALEY COHEN \
8/26/2022 9:52:34 PM
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Noa Kirel hosts US sensation Gayle in Tel Aviv
During a brief break from a European tour, the 18-year-old TikTok star with the huge hit single “abcdefu,” joined the Israeli superstar onstage for two songs.
By MAYA ZANGER-NADIS \
8/27/2022 4:57:15 PM
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Medical interns resign en masse: 'Largest medical crisis in Israel's history'
Hundreds of Israeli medical interns and residents resigned in protest of another delay to the reform
By ELIAV BATITO/MAARIV ONLINE \
8/25/2022 8:14:31 PM
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In ridiculous claim, left-wing Jewish group calls AIPAC ‘antisemitic’
"They are not a Jewish org[anization], nor claim to be one," IfNotNow said of AIPAC. "By working with synagogues and Jewish youth, AIPAC paints the picture that they represent Jews."
By MICHAEL STARR \
8/26/2022 8:39:08 AM
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Menachem Begin's legacy and today's Likud party - comment
Begin was representative of a generation of Jews for whom the Holocaust and the struggle for independence were formative experiences.
By MARK REGEV \
8/26/2022 7:18:18 AM
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US senator arrives in Taiwan
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 7:10:22 PM
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EU's reverence for the PA: Old habits die hard - opinion
European countries have a historic knack for judging Jews, restricting Jews to specific pales of settlement, and labeling them – while lauding their enemies.
By DAVID M. WEINBERG \
8/26/2022 4:55:20 PM
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Mossad Chief Barnea: New nuclear deal will not block us from acting against Iran
“Israel is not signed on to the deal. Israel is permitted to defend itself any way possible - and will act this way," Barnea said.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/25/2022 7:38:06 PM
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Wildfire near Beit Shemesh contained by Israel's firefighters
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 7:50:12 PM
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Alleged Israeli airstrikes target sites near Masyaf in Syria
Initial reports indicated that at least one of the targets was the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center in Masyaf.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 7:48:37 PM
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Rina Shnerb's murder continues to be politicized - opinion
As we think about Rina and her family today, the question remains how long the political battle will overshadow the significant security concerns.
By OLGA DEUTSCH \
8/26/2022 8:09:53 PM
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Inner tension in Likud spills over two weeks after primary
Reports of irregularities are still being examined.
By ELIAV BREUER \
8/25/2022 8:04:53 PM
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Dear Herzl: Your dream came true - comment
Remember the ones who argued with you about whether it makes sense to wear a frock and a tie at 10 in the morning? Their great-grandchildren wear jeans and a T-shirt to work.
By YAAKOV HAGOEL \
8/27/2022 8:36:29 AM
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Herzl and the First Zionist Congress: Then and now - opinion
We need a new Herzl and a new Zionist Congress, not for the purpose of establishing a state or defining identity, but to breathe the spirit of solidarity and Jewish brotherhood into an era of strife.
By YEDIDIA STERN \
8/27/2022 1:02:03 AM
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Maccabi Haifa to meet Messi's PSG, Juventus in Champions League group
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
8/25/2022 8:22:46 PM
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UNSC members condemn IDF raids on Palestinian NGO offices
A majority of the United Nations Security Council members condemned the IDF raid last week.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/25/2022 8:31:14 PM
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Teach your children to love animals, not fear them - opinion
It grieves me when I witness parents scooping up their children as soon as they see us coming, thus instilling in them a fear that will undoubtedly blight their lives in one way or another.
By ANDREA SAMUELS \
8/27/2022 6:10:46 PM
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What does 'refugee' really mean? - opinion
Each of these people has a name, a profession, a family and their own lived experience. And most importantly, their stories are far from over.
By ZOE EDELMAN \
8/26/2022 3:53:15 PM
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IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi's father, Shaul, passes away at 89
Shaul Kohavi's funeral will be held on Sunday at the Kiryat Bialik cemetery.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 8:44:38 PM
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Matan Women's Institute launches innovative weekly podcast
Current podcasts are on the Book of Devarim with new personalities each week who explore ideas from the parsha and the meaning they impart.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/25/2022 8:52:33 PM
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Israel's Teachers Union's acts are completely unjustified - opinion
It remains to be seen whether an agreement between the teachers unions and the Finance Ministry, with the Education Ministry attempting at mediation, will be reached before September 1.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
8/26/2022 7:20:29 AM
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Lapid's Iran approach is softer than Netanyahu's, and it might work - opinion
Netanyahu will use any nuclear deal to hammer away at Lapid and try to say that if he had been in charge, he would have stopped it from passing.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
8/26/2022 7:19:23 AM
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My Word: Consumed by news consumption
Reading between the lines, that’s good news for journalists. News cycles can have you running in circles. May we all be blessed with good news, good health and the good sense to appreciate them.
By LIAT COLLINS \
8/26/2022 7:41:41 AM
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What are the US-Iran tensions in Syria amid Iran deal talks? - analysis
The US carried out two airstrikes this week after US bases were targeted by pro-Iranian groups in Iraq and Syria for the past ten months.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/25/2022 9:40:47 PM
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Wanderlust in Israel – why and to where do people travel?
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis will take the opportunity to travel abroad once more, while the weather is ideal in so many parts of the world and the prices are far cheaper than the summer fares.
By MARK FELDMAN \
8/25/2022 9:46:36 PM
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Wanderlust in Israel – why and to where do people travel?
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis will take the opportunity to travel abroad once more, while the weather is ideal in so many parts of the world and the prices are far cheaper than the summer fares.
By MARK FELDMAN \
8/26/2022 9:53:30 PM
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Grapevine August 26, 2022: Happy anniversary
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/26/2022 3:53:08 PM
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Ex-boxer being sued by two women for sexual abuse
Two women filed a lawsuit accusing former American boxing champion George Foreman of sexually abusing them in the 1970s.
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 10:01:44 PM
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Israel's school year is about to start and everyone is clueless
EDUCATION AFFAIRS: In quiet classrooms around the country, teachers are hanging decorations, organizing lessons and preparing a year’s worth of daily education.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY \
8/26/2022 1:00:29 PM
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Israel's largest companies issued massive recalls. That's concerning - editorial
This has to improve for the average citizen, for the government and for the companies that think they can keep getting away with it.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/26/2022 7:21:14 AM
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This IDF medical officer went from Israel to Syria and back - interview
The outgoing IDF deputy chief medical officer reflects on his service, helping both Israelis and civilians around the world.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
8/26/2022 10:04:46 AM
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Palestinians renew push for United Nations membership
The Palestinian Authority turned to the United Nations Security Council on them renewing the push for full membership in the United Nations.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
8/25/2022 10:22:42 PM
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Zelensky: The world must act faster to get Russia out of nuclear plant
By REUTERS \
8/25/2022 10:24:59 PM
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Netanyahu's Iran blitz: Is history repeating itself? No - opinion
INSIDE POLITICS: Netanyahu and Lapid are jostling to see who is tougher on the burgeoning Iran deal.
By TAL SHALEV \
8/26/2022 10:00:38 AM
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Israel-Turkey relations are back, but will they last?
REGIONAL AFFAIRS: The resumption of full relations means there will be ambassadors in both countries and new flights.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/26/2022 3:53:08 PM
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What election issues are most important to Israeli-Arabs?
Inclusion, economics and crime top the list of important issues in the upcoming elections
By ELIAV BREUER \
8/26/2022 10:02:30 AM
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Finland's PM attacked for being young and happy
MIDDLE ISRAEL: The woman who initially represented a peaceful nation’s will to live, now also embodies a brave nation’s willingness to fight.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
8/26/2022 8:09:29 PM