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Swiss Jews slam press council for siding with BDS antisemitism
The Press Council claimed the Prime News journalist violated the “obligation to tell the truth" of the Swiss press code
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
8/4/2021 6:01:58 PM
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Israel, US agree ‘to consult closely’ on Iran
New Israeli security chief Hulata meets counterpart in Washington.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
8/3/2021 6:49:52 PM
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JCC Maccabi Games returns in 2022 after 2-year COVID-19 hiatus
North America's largest sporting event for Jewish teenagers is back for its 40th anniversary.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 2:22:22 AM
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Qatar condemns attack on Israeli-managed ship, calls to restore int'l law
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 2:17:15 AM
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Kids program at Israel National Library explores world of magic and myths
Fictional creatures that children will learn about include unicorns, dragons, and sea monsters.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 8:17:23 AM
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LGBTQ Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum tapped for US religious freedom commission
Kleinbaum has previously served on the commission, which monitors religious freedom abroad
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
8/3/2021 3:18:41 AM
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The Jews of Key West: Making a home again in Margaritaville
“When I first came to Key West, I called my dad up and said, ‘They must really love Jews here. Every store has a mezuzah,’” recalled Sam Kaufman, the vice mayor here and a regular at Chabad services.
By LARRY LUXNER/JTA \
8/3/2021 3:32:35 AM
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ADL, Hillel work together to document antisemitism on university campuses
Hillel and the ADL will together create a college-level curriculum on antisemitism and jointly document antisemitic incidents on campuses in the United States.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
8/3/2021 3:36:57 AM
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British government okays contested Holocaust monument in London
The Board of Deputies of British Jews in a statement said it welcomes the government’s approval for the project.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
8/3/2021 3:37:36 AM
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Tel Aviv’s Sherry Herring sandwich shop to open in Manhattan
The original Sherry Herring store is located in Shuk HaNamal, an outdoor food market established in 2010 at the Tel Aviv port.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
8/3/2021 3:41:53 AM
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Over 100 UNRWA teachers incite violence, antisemitism online - report
A total of 113 instances of incitement obtained by UN Watch from the public social media pages of the UNWRA employees shows that many celebrated and promoted violence.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 8:23:30 AM
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Antisemitism decreases while other hate crimes rise in Spain - report
In Spain. forms of discrimination that have decreased alongside antisemitism are racism, ideology, and gender identity.
By GADI ZAIG \
8/3/2021 8:28:40 AM
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GOP probe alleges that COVID-19 came from China's Wuhan lab - report
“This was the greatest coverup of all time and has caused the deaths of more than four million people around world, and people must be held responsible.”
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 5:35:28 AM
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Israeli esports club Team Finest launches new partnership with Samsung
Esport Team Finest's Samsung partnership comes ahead of the planned Valorent European Championship, with the two organizations producing a video series filmed at the Team Finest bootcamp in Poland
By AARON REICH \
8/3/2021 8:36:05 AM
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Ebrahim Raisi takes over as Iran’s new president
Raisi vows to free Iran of ‘tyrannical sanctions’ • receives Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s endorsement.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/3/2021 9:19:20 PM
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Blinken tells Senate to confirm antisemitism and religious freedom envoys
Citing rising xenophobia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on the Senate on Monday to confirm his new antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt, and religious freedom ambassador Rashad Hussain.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
8/3/2021 6:43:56 PM
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Six Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli security forces in Jenin
Firefight broke out as troops conducted an arrest raid in the West Bank city.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
8/3/2021 5:19:09 PM
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Norwegian destroys world record in historic race to win 400m hurdles gold
Norway's Karsten Warholm shaved nearly a full second off a record that had stood for 29 years to win a hard-fought men's 400-meter hurdles.
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 9:59:56 AM
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Tokyo Olympics: Israeli sailing duo qualify for medal race
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 9:07:52 AM
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Chief Rabbinate declares it will not cooperate with gov’t kashrut reforms
Chief Rabbi Lau said that religiously traditional Israelis and foreign visitors will not be able to understand the differences between competing kashrut authorities.
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/3/2021 9:12:47 PM
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Court orders Zadorov released to house arrest pending retrial
Nazareth District Court ruled that Roman Zadorov, convicted for the 2006 killing of eighth-grader Tair Rada at her school, should be moved from jail to house arrest, state expected to appeal.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/3/2021 9:22:04 PM
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COVID in Israel: Sheba Medical Center's intensive care unit reopened
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 9:26:14 AM
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China's Wuhan to test all 12 million residents after Delta variant found
China's Wuhan city will test all of its 12 million residents for the coronavirus, after the place where the virus emerged in late 2019 confirmed its first domestic cases of the Delta variant.
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 9:42:34 AM
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Israel Police arrest 11-year-old boy - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 10:55:16 AM
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Health Minister Horowitz speaks on trans community
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 10:36:37 AM
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1 killed, 10 injured as car crashes pile up on Israel's highways
Two car accidents occurred on Israel's highways in the space of minutes on Tuesday morning.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 12:57:21 PM
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COVID: New restrictions set in - will Israel go into lockdown?
Starting August 8, the full green pass system will be in place again (from August 20 also for children under 12), masks will be mandatory in all outdoor gatherings.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
8/4/2021 6:45:41 PM
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Missing Belarusian activist found dead in Kyiv park
A Belarussian activist was found hanging from a tree in a Kyiv park Tuesday. Police are investigating if this was an attempt to cover up a murder.
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 1:49:30 PM
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How to organise inventory storage for small businesses
By AVI STERN \
8/3/2021 11:03:11 AM
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Millennial entrepreneur Rizwan Ahmed changes luxury watch business scene
By SARAH GOLDMAN \
8/3/2021 2:03:36 PM
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Netanyahu loses key vote inside Likud faction
The Judicial selection committee is to be decided on Wednesday, but opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu's candidate failed to gain the confidence of his fellow Likud members.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/3/2021 9:06:57 PM
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Siren drill to be carried out in central Israel on Wednesday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 11:23:45 AM
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Agriculture Ministry to create working groups to discuss protested reform
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 11:43:17 AM
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HRW concludes some officials saw risk of Beirut blast, failed to act
The 700-page report by the international rights watchdog on the August 4th Beirut explosion concluded that multiple Lebanese authorities were criminally negligent under Lebanese law.
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 11:36:09 AM
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Israel may place US under severe travel warning
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
8/3/2021 11:37:16 AM
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Transgender community to get more accessible healthcare – Health Ministry
The transgender community in Israel can expect a series of reforms to make healthcare more accessible, according to statements by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
8/3/2021 9:04:38 PM
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Large fire burning in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Givat Shaul
Multiple fires have broken out across the Jerusalem area over the past day, and firefighters are struggling to bring them under control.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 8:46:29 PM
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Severe travel warning for US, Italy, France and Greece delayed
Beginning next Wednesday, travelers from some 18 additional countries will be required to quarantine even if they are fully vaccinated.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
8/4/2021 12:10:15 PM
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Threatening Iran is meaningless with sanction relief in play - analysis
The mixed messages of talking tough while offering sanctions relief allow Iran to continue its malign behavior and rush to a nuclear weapon with impunity.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/4/2021 10:46:50 AM
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Netanyahu rival set to head Christian caucus in Knesset
Former Knesset speaker and health minister Yuli Edelstein Edelstein could use his new post as head of the Christian caucus to build ties with Evangelicals ahead of a Likud leadership run.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/3/2021 9:20:31 PM
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Commercial ships no longer safe after Oman attack - analysis
Defending commercial ships from threats such as Iran’s brash drone attack this week is a problem for ship owners and managers and for states in the region, and does not have an easy solution
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
8/3/2021 6:45:26 PM
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Drama: Israel, DR tied 4-4 in the 7th inning of elimination game
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 2:58:55 PM
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New budget will add NIS 1b. to help the poor and the disabled
State budget will provide millions of shekels for survivors of domestic violence, those with disabilities, food security, welfare dormitories, senior citizens, Holocaust survivors, and more.
By ZEV STUB \
8/3/2021 6:47:14 PM
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Palestinian Muntasir Shalabi convicted for killing of Yehuda Guetta
Shalabi, 44, was also convicted of multiple attempted murder counts after he wounded two other 19-year-olds during the attack on May 2.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
8/3/2021 9:09:57 PM
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Do British passport holders need a visa for Europe after Brexit?
A lot has changed for British passport holders since Brexit took place. Find out what travel authorizations you’ll need before you travel to Europe
By PAUL LITMAN \
8/3/2021 2:39:25 PM
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Israeli star Noa Kirel tests positive for COVID-19
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 2:38:14 PM
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Israeli growth marketing expert helps redefine solar energy sector
By SARAH GOLDMAN \
8/3/2021 2:43:27 PM
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Israel ranks second globally in coronavirus innovation – study
In a new report by the research center StartupBlink, Israel was the source of 38 pandemic-related innovations on a list of more than 1,300.
By ZEV STUB \
8/3/2021 6:03:12 PM
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Bennett: Iran’s days of setting Middle East on fire are over
The prime minister spoke of Israel's efforts to bring the international community to its side but added that “at the same time, we know how to act alone.”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
8/3/2021 11:03:57 PM
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Tokyo 2020: Simone Biles back in the game with bronze medal win
Three times world champion on the beam, Biles might have finished third but her mere presence in the final was considered a victory after she abruptly dropped out of last Tuesday's team competition.
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 3:25:40 PM
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US VP Harris to visit Singapore, Vietnam in a fortnight
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 4:20:14 PM
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Detention of teacher suspected of sexual assault extended by three days
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 3:52:22 PM
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Did Nazis change the universal music pitch to use against their enemies?
A meme posted on social media claims the Nazis changed the universal musical pitch from A=432Hz to A=440Hz in order agitate their enemies' brains.
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 3:59:35 PM
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Coronavirus in the IDF: 386 positive cases as of Tuesday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 4:38:00 PM
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Rapyd becomes Israel's most valuable unicorn after $300m. round
The financing comes shortly after Rapyd's acquisition of Valitor, a European payments and card issuing company, and the launch of Rapyd Ventures, the company's venture arm.
By ZEV STUB \
8/3/2021 4:51:31 PM
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'5-6 armed Iranians' responsible for tanker hijack off UAE coast - report
UK: Hijackers leave vessel off UAE coast, incident ended • Iran: The potential hijack of ships off coast of UAE is 'suspicious'
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/4/2021 10:50:06 PM
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Senior US diplomat Sherman backs repeal of 2002 Iraq war authorization
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 5:33:17 PM
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Controversial Holocaust memorial in Westminster approved
Board of Deputies head: Uniquely powerful about locating it next to the center of UK’s democracy
By Hannah Gal \
8/3/2021 6:27:47 PM
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Israel eliminated from baseball competition
Valiant effort from blue-and-white thwarted by Dominicans in 9th inning with 7-6 walk-off win
By DANNY GROSSMAN \
8/5/2021 7:51:54 AM
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Western Wall stones undergo safety inspection ahead of High Holy Days
The inspection takes place twice a year, once before Rosh Hashana and again before Passover, to ensure that the wall is safe for the thousands who arrive to pray over the holidays.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 8:26:37 PM
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Bennett White House visit likely postponed to September
Israel, US national security advisors discuss Iran, regional issues.
By LAHAV HARKOV AND OMRI NAHMIAS \
8/4/2021 5:25:43 PM
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Taliban want 'lion’s share of power' in peace deal – US special envoy
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 6:14:51 PM
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US: Pentagon under lock down due to security incident
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 7:19:07 PM
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, investigators say
Andrew Cuomo has denied wrongdoing. "I never touched anyone inappropriately," the Democrat said.
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 11:09:05 PM
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Taliban claims responsibility for attack on minister's house in Kabul
Clashes between Afghan forces and the Taliban have intensified across the country with the insurgent group gaining control over check points, trading posts and infrastructure projects.
By REUTERS \
8/4/2021 10:55:09 AM
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Defense Minister visits Israel's South, meets with IDF staff, farmers
Defense Minister Benny Gantz took part in a situational assessment with IDF commanders from the Gaza Division, before visiting local farmers.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 10:58:13 PM
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Palestinian woman gives birth at roadblock, IDF doctor rescues baby
“The man asked in Hebrew, ‘Is there a doctor here? My wife is about to give birth.’”
By HADAS LABRISCH \
8/3/2021 8:50:05 PM
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Israel has a budget. What's next? - editorial
It’s time to move forward with our budget to do the infrastructure enhancements we need.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
8/3/2021 8:29:00 PM
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Lebanon's president exerting all efforts to form gov't
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 8:33:33 PM
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Saudi FM: We'd support nuclear deal if Iran doesn't get nuclear weapons
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 8:35:59 PM
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Should the West support the Lebanese army to counterweight Hezbollah?
The reality is that Hezbollah is stronger than the state of Lebanon; taking advantage of the nation’s dysfunction, Hezbollah uses intimidation and violence to exert its power.
By SARIT ZEHAVI,ERIC R. MANDEL \
8/3/2021 8:48:35 PM
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Ultra-Orthodox histrionics over religion, state may backfire - analysis
Both ultra-Orthodox parties have denounced the government as “treif," have accused Bennett of being “a con artist” and repeatedly denounced the government for "destroying Judaism."
By JEREMY SHARON \
8/3/2021 8:55:47 PM
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US Senate Democratic leader, Sen. Gillibrand call for Cuomo to resign
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 8:57:18 PM
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A deep dive into the writings of visionary Theodor Herzl
CENTER FIELD: If there was one thing Herzl was famous for, it was for giving up on Europe and the Diaspora, and recognizing Palestine as their only viable long-term option.
By GIL TROY \
8/3/2021 10:47:36 PM
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Farewell to Carl Levin: Detroit's Jewish lion of the Senate
A staunch patriot who was known as the unofficial dean of the Senate's Jewish members, Levin exemplified the best of the American and Jewish traditions.
By HARRY BAUMGARTEN \
8/3/2021 9:22:16 PM
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Letters to the Editor, August 4, 2021: Polls apart
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
8/3/2021 9:37:43 PM
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Israeli judokas revel in redemptive Olympic bronze medal as a unified team
The Olympic Games proves who the cream of the crop really is and in this case, the Israeli team rather than the individuals rose to the top.
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
8/3/2021 9:41:00 PM
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White House calls Cuomo findings abhorrent, says Biden will address later
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 9:42:13 PM
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Grapevine August 9, 2021: A time to remember
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
8/3/2021 9:55:47 PM
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US: Response to deadly attack on Israel-linked tanker 'forthcoming'
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 9:56:26 PM
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Taliban deny committing revenge killings in captured areas
President Ashraf Ghani blames Washington for the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan
By ARSHAD MEHMOOD / THE MEDIA LINE \
8/3/2021 10:20:02 PM
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Nadav Lapid’s ‘Ahed’s Knee’ lacks soul
Ahed’s Knee is a cri de coeur from Israel’s most acclaimed director about creeping censorship of art in Israel.
By HANNAH BROWN \
8/3/2021 10:17:56 PM
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Gantz: Public must be prepared for possibility of lockdown
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/3/2021 10:41:01 PM
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The fun of Perlstein’s art collection
His eclectic take on the art world is currently on display at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (TAMA), under the highly suggestive title of “Hey! Did you know that Art does not exist…”
By BARRY DAVIS \
8/3/2021 10:29:21 PM
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Police officer killed in exchange of gunfire outside Pentagon
By REUTERS \
8/3/2021 10:32:23 PM
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Eli Avidar ministerial appointment passes, he quits Knesset
By GIL HOFFMAN \
8/3/2021 10:49:26 PM
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Team USA fencers don pink masks for teammate accused of sexual misconduct
Alen Hadzic, 29, an alternate in the epee fencing team, has reportedly been accused of sexual harassment by at least three women.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
8/4/2021 7:04:46 AM