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'Criteria for conversion authority chief too narrow'
Group alleges criteria, time frame for appointing new conversion authority director "designed to exclude liberalizing candidates."
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/30/2012 12:37:07 AM
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US Senate leaders work to avoid New Year's 'fiscal cliff'
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 12:39:43 AM
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UK-based Arab HR group accuses PA of abuse
From 2007-2011, the PA detained 13,271 Palestinians, and tortured 96% of them resulting in six deaths, report says.
By JONNY PAUL, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT \
12/30/2012 12:46:41 AM
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Maccabi TA faces Herzliya after Euroleague loss
Maccabi was second best throughout the 79-69 loss at Montepaschi Siena, dropping to a well-deserved defeat in its Top 16 opener.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/30/2012 12:52:50 AM
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Hapoel Tel Aviv title hopes suffer blow
Hapoel loses 2-1 to Bnei Yehuda, giving Maccabi Tel Aviv chance to go four points clear.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/30/2012 12:56:12 AM
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Woman accused of NY subway death charged with murder
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 1:32:20 AM
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Youth in Gadera stabbing in moderate to serious condition
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 1:53:07 AM
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The SS-headache of Carlos Latuff
By Petra Marquardt-Bigman \
12/30/2012 2:32:00 AM
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Body of India rape victim arrives home in New Delhi
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 2:35:53 AM
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Venezuela sees 2012 inflation at 19.9 pct, below target
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 4:12:57 AM
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Woman struck by car, killed on Tel Aviv's Allenby Street
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 4:56:55 AM
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IDF completes evacuation of Oz Zion outpost near Beit El
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 5:41:00 AM
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IDF completes evacuation of Oz Zion outpost
Evacuation follows a deal that saw hundreds of youth activists peacefully depart the illegal outpost in the West Bank.
By JPOST.COM STAFF, TOVAH LAZAROFF, BEN HARTMAN \
12/30/2012 5:06:30 AM
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PM Cameron: Britain heading in the right direction
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 6:43:12 AM
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Pakistani Taliban execute 21 captured paramilitary men
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 7:08:37 AM
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Body of India rape victim arrives home in New Delhi
Victim's body cremated soon after arrival; attack has triggered outrage and protests; six suspects charged with murder.
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 7:35:17 AM
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Report: 3 al-Qaida-linked militants killed in Yemen
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 8:21:28 AM
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Car strikes, kills 24 year old woman in Tel Aviv
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 8:30:20 AM
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Indictment against Liberman to be filed in Jerusalem court
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 9:17:47 AM
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Justice Ministry charges Liberman in court for fraud
Former FM expected to face more serious charges as court receives updated indictment for breach of public trust and fraud.
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/30/2012 9:15:10 AM
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'At least 3 al-Qaida-linked terrorists killed in Yemen'
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 9:40:50 AM
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Shaffir calls to protest cuts on services for the deaf
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 1:10:32 PM
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Pakistan blast kills 20 Shia pilgrims in sectarian attack
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 9:48:03 AM
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Livni responds to accusations she will leave politics
By GIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 9:59:36 AM
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Camp Sucker: Shas campaign more important than army service
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 10:06:41 AM
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Livni says rivals fear her political comeback
Former foreign minister responds to opponent's accusations she will quit politics if her party fails to win seats in election.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/30/2012 10:08:37 AM
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High Court to announce decision on Zoabi ban
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 10:14:02 AM
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Report: Small US plane makes emergency landing in Iran
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 10:19:45 AM
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Soccer-Former Israel national coach Sheffer dies at 88
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 10:22:15 AM
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High Court allows Balad MK Haneen Zoabi to run for Knesset
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 10:57:11 AM
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Supreme Court allows Balad MK Zoabi to run for Knesset
Following disqualification by Central Elections Committee, Supreme Court decides in unanimous decision that Balad MK Haneen Zoabi will be allowed to run in upcoming elections; Likud says the decision exposes Knesset to terror.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 10:30:49 AM
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High Court overturns ban on Balad MK Zoabi's Knesset run
Following disqualification by Central Elections Committee, court unanimously decides Haneen Zoabi will be allowed to run in upcoming elections; Zoabi says decision shows there was no legal basis for ban; Likud slams decision.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 10:45:44 AM
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Egypt offers banks $75 million at foreign currency auction
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 10:46:52 AM
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High Court allows Zoabi to run for Knesset
Court unanimously rules to overturn Central Elections Committee's decision to ban Balad MK from standing in upcoming elections.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 11:12:22 AM
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Merkel challenger criticized for saying leaders underpaid
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 11:16:40 AM
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Report: Small US plane makes emergency landing in Iran
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 11:21:03 AM
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Former Israel national coach Sheffer dies at 88
Emanuel Sheffer, the coach that led Israel to its only World Cup final in Mexico passed away; FA chairman hails Sheffer as "greatest of all."
By ALLON SINAI, REUTERS \
12/30/2012 11:23:00 AM
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Man, aged 50, crushed to death under a machine in Sderot
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 11:33:58 AM
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Peres: Abbas is a leader Israel can negotiate with
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/30/2012 11:43:57 AM
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Welfare Ministry approves budget for deaf services
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 11:52:05 AM
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Erdoğan: A new government will soon be in charge in Syria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 2:11:40 PM
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Egypt PM sees IMF talks resuming in January
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 12:06:23 PM
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Report: Iran showcases special forces during naval drills
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 12:28:07 PM
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Pakistan militants kill 41 in mass execution
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 12:47:05 PM
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Ministry agrees to suspend cuts to deaf services
Welfare and Social Services Ministry re-approves budget following public protest against cuts to services for the deaf, hard of hearing.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 1:08:50 PM
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Brahimi seeks Syria solution in 2013
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 2:10:56 PM
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African migrant woman stabbed to death in TA apartment
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 1:34:37 PM
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This Week in History: Israel, Holy See forge ties
On December 30, 1993, Israel established full-fledged diplomatic relations with Catholic Church.
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
12/30/2012 1:52:20 PM
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Car accident in Negev kills two, another lightly hurt
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 2:30:59 PM
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Brahimi: Solution to Syria crisis must come in 2013
UN-Arab League envoy for Syria says solution still possible as Turkish PM predicts regime change, hints "end is approaching."
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND REUTERS \
12/30/2012 2:08:17 PM
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Livni: Netanyahu-led gov't will lead to 'halachic' state
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 2:14:54 PM
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Likud: Peres remarks encourage int'l condemnation
Party says president's comments to ambassadors labeling Mahmoud Abbas as a partner for peace are "regrettable."
By JPOST.COM STAFF, GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/30/2012 3:06:50 PM
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Sunni protesters attack Iraq official's convoy
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 2:32:00 PM
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Paris v. unified Jerusalem
According to the French, threats to peace negotiations come from a complete and unified Jerusalem.
By SHLOMO SLONIM \
12/30/2012 2:49:59 PM
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Likud slams Peres for encouraging condemnation of Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 3:04:02 PM
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Bennett goes back on order refusal comment
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 3:53:26 PM
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Wandering Jew: The Scots have synagogues too
Scotland may not be home to the largest Jewish community, but has no shortage of historical synagogues.
By TANYA POWELL-JONES \
12/30/2012 3:13:02 PM
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Italy leftist PM candidate Bersani tops opinion poll
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 3:18:01 PM
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Nuts for Nutella
Try baking with the classic chocolatey hazelnut spread, Nutella. Here are some recipe ideas that incorporate this divine ingredient.
By GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM \
12/30/2012 3:32:10 PM
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Bennett backtracks on IDF order refusal remarks
Bayit Yehudi leader expresses concern over possible negative effects of his comments on youth who view him as role model.
By YAARA SHALOM \
12/30/2012 3:38:05 PM
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Egypt pound hits record low under new currency regime
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 4:07:47 PM
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MK Herzog: Peres expressed need for action, not just words
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 4:08:36 PM
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Obama touts Hagel, says no decision on Defense Secretary
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 4:48:47 PM
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Obama: US has good leads on who carried out Benghazi attack
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 4:34:22 PM
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'No reason to disqualify Hagel for top defense job'
Obama reiterates support for Chuck Hagel as next defense secretary, despite backlash from Republicans, Jewish groups.
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 4:37:30 PM
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Paris police arrest man who attacked Jew outside synagogue
By JTA \
12/30/2012 4:40:15 PM
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Palestine: Violating Vatican vows
Following the Pope's meeting with Abbas, relations between Israel and the Vatican are on shaky ground.
By DAVID SINGER \
12/30/2012 4:40:29 PM
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Environment Ministry closes polluting pig farm
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/30/2012 4:46:11 PM
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US Senator: Little Republican support for Chuck Hagel
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 4:52:04 PM
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Chinese fishing boat detained in Japan
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 5:11:47 PM
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CBS: Population grows 1.8% in 2012 to 7,981,000 people
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 5:16:48 PM
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Police prevent 8 settlers from rebuilding Oz Zion outpost
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 5:25:56 PM
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Erekat: 'Palestine' should appear on all official documents
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/30/2012 5:56:35 PM
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Erekat: 'Palestine' should be on official documents
Chief PLO negotiator also calls for new constitution, reconciliation with Hamas and membership in UN conventions and agencies.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/30/2012 5:44:00 PM
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Report: Russia sends ships to Syria for possible evacuation
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 5:56:08 PM
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Yacimovich: Likud criticism of Peres 'despicable'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 6:07:26 PM
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Tunisian leader calls for flogging those who slander
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 6:14:00 PM
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Year in Review: US Presidential elections
The top International story of 2012, according to ‘Jerusalem Post’ readers.
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, JPOST CORRESPOND \
12/30/2012 6:35:05 PM
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Man jumps fence into Syria with aim of confronting Assad
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 6:49:49 PM
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Turkey's Erdogan tells refugees Syrian rebirth near
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 6:52:42 PM
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Oren denies he asked to end his run as envoy to US
By GREER FAY CASHMAN AND HERB KEINON \
12/30/2012 7:00:07 PM
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Oren denies asking to end his run as envoy to US
Ambassador to Washington denies report he would return to Israel after nearly 4 years, be replaced by PM's top aide, Ron Dermer.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN AND HERB KEINON \
12/30/2012 7:04:23 PM
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Steinitz: Labor would make economy worse than Spain's
By NIV ELIS AND NADAV SHEMER \
12/30/2012 7:17:37 PM
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Steinitz: Labor would destroy Israeli economy
Speaking to 'Post,' finance minister derides Labor's economic platform, but refuses to lay out his own plan of budget cuts.
By NIV ELIS, NADAV SHEMER, LAHAV HARKOV \
12/30/2012 7:16:47 PM
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Egyptian court to rule on legality of parliament
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 7:38:24 PM
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Foundations of Holocaust: American eugenics and the Nazi connection
By DAVID TURNER \
12/30/2012 7:43:00 PM
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Woman allegedly spits at MK Tibi, causes uproar at Bar Ilan
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/30/2012 7:57:23 PM
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Shas unveils new app to receive blessings from Yosef
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/30/2012 8:00:08 PM
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Jewish-Italian Nobel scientist Montalcini dies at 103
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 8:10:53 PM
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Senior aide: Senate leaders still have no fiscal cliff deal
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 8:23:39 PM
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Polish store workers indicted for anti-Semitic merchandise
By JTA \
12/30/2012 8:31:54 PM
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Bahrain police jailed for killing opposition member
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 8:45:11 PM
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Labor: Steinitz policies will lead to 'social hell'
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/30/2012 8:45:50 PM
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Former PM Olmert bashes Livni at Kadima event
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/30/2012 8:59:24 PM
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Olmert bashes Tzipi Livni at Kadima event
Former prime minister says Livni "lost trust" of Kadima members when she headed faction, failed as leader of opposition.
By LAHAV HARKOV AND Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/31/2012 1:32:15 AM
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What the Palestinians need most they ignore
By EARL COX \
12/30/2012 9:10:00 PM
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Police search for husband of murdered Eritrean
Woman dies of stab wound shortly after being found in critical condition in Tel Aviv apartment; husband tabbed as main suspect.
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/30/2012 9:14:15 PM
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2012: It’s a wrap!
‘Post’ movie critic names her top 10 favorite films of the year.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/30/2012 9:19:06 PM
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Golan, Gotye top Israel’s most played songs of 2012
This year’s top 10 most played Hebrew and international songs on radio stations throughout the country.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/30/2012 9:26:40 PM
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With hours remaining, US fiscal deal uncertain
In the absence of compromise, tax increases and across-the-board government spending cuts will begin on January 1.
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 9:27:33 PM
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The chief rabbi of Canterbury
Lord Sacks has spoken about Judaism as a religion that begins with the universal but progresses to the particular: perhaps his successor will be the one to put that into practice.
By SIMON GORDON / JEWISH IDEAS DAILY \
12/30/2012 9:35:49 PM
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Introducing – Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
For close to a decade, I have had the privilege of working with Rabbi Mirvis at Finchley Synagogue in London.
By LEIB HELLER \
12/30/2012 9:41:35 PM
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A Middle East Islamicized, or balkanized?
We see in the “Arab Spring” (or “Winter”) that elections have not been accompanied by minorities’ rights being protected, a central feature of real democracies.
By MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN \
12/30/2012 9:46:38 PM
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Wringing my hands as an Israeli employer
Regardless of reason, a terminated employee is entitled to severance equal to one month of pay for each year he or she was employed.
By HILARY FAVERMAN \
12/30/2012 9:55:05 PM
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Peres causes uproar with pro-Abbas remarks
In response, Likud-Beytenu calls president "detached from public opinion"; Center-Left parties rush to defend president.
By LAHAV HARKOV, HERB KEINON, GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/30/2012 9:55:50 PM
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December 31: Why bother voting?
If voters feel alienated it’s because we are. As a citizen eligible to vote, casting my vote would betray my sense of propriety.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
12/30/2012 10:01:43 PM
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Attack on Libyan church building kills two
By REUTERS \
12/30/2012 10:02:33 PM
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Think About It: In defense of Naftali Bennett
Despite my warm words about Naftali Bennett, don’t get me wrong – there is no chance I will vote for him.
By SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF \
12/30/2012 10:11:56 PM
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Candidly Speaking: Religious Zionism at the crossroads
There is much to welcome from Bayit Yehudi, but Religious Zionists do not necessarily adhere to the hard right wing of the Israeli political mainstream.
By ISI LEIBLER \
12/30/2012 10:22:49 PM
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Sensitivity at Oz Zion
But it is preferable, when possible, to use intelligence and sensitivity when enforcing IDF orders. What happened at Oz Zion is proof.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/30/2012 10:50:33 PM
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Petah Tikva man killed in suspected underworld hit
By BEN HARTMAN \
12/31/2012 12:36:34 AM
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Turkish police intercept sale of ancient Torah scroll
By JTA \
12/30/2012 11:22:49 PM
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Cabinet unanimously approves health basket expansion
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/30/2012 11:28:14 PM
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Hearing impaired call for increased gov't services
Welfare and Social Services Ministry re-approves budget following public protest against cuts to services for the deaf, hard of hearing.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
12/30/2012 11:37:31 PM
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Feminists to protest anti-abortion group's prize
Activists set to demonstrate against Jerusalem Conference for awarding a prize to Efrat, an anti-abortion organization.
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
12/30/2012 11:51:27 PM