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Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv set for classic showdown
Straightforward wins for Hapoel and Maccabi ensure favorites will meet for the first time in new arena.
By ALLON SINAI \
9/17/2014 12:07:51 AM
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Sinai Says: An honorable, if not ideal, denouement to Andy Ram’s on-court career
It was supposed to be a celebratory occasion during which local tennis would pay tribute to one of its greatest ever players.
By ALLON SINAI \
9/17/2014 12:14:27 AM
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First home-for-life for autistic youth in Tel Aviv opens
The house is divided into three living sections, with eight residents residing in each section acting as a family unit.
By LIDAR GRAVE-LAZI \
9/17/2014 12:36:54 AM
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Congress supporting Obama on ISIS battle plan
Baghdad suggests Islamic State might target pope for assassination; State Dept. denies US lawmakers’ warning of group’s infiltration through Mexico border.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
9/17/2014 12:47:24 AM
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'Jihadists use the freedoms of Western society in order to destroy it'
French anti-terror Judge David Benichou noted that radicalized citizens in Europe posed a unique risk.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
9/17/2014 1:15:53 AM
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Postal Company dispute disrupts public service at district health offices
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/17/2014 1:34:49 AM
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Poll: Many Israelis see Jewish identity as being self-defined
The poll was conducted this month by the Geocartography Institute, using a sample of 500 Jewish Israelis aged 18 or over.
By JEREMY SHARON \
9/17/2014 1:46:47 AM
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Auschwitz guard, 93, charged with 300,000 counts of accessory to murder
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
9/17/2014 1:53:54 AM
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Auschwitz guard, 93, charged with 300,000 counts of accessory to murder
Oskar Groening of Hannover, Germany, has acknowledged that he was a guard at Auschwitz but said he did not personally commit any of the atrocities.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
9/17/2014 2:01:49 AM
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Protesting court’s treatment of witnesses in terror finance trial, Arab Bank cuts witness list
By FRANK G. RUNYEON,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/17/2014 2:27:19 AM
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Protesting court’s treatment of witnesses in terror finance trial, Arab Bank cuts witness list
With four or fewer witnesses left to call, the bank rested its defense on Tuesday, with the bank and plaintiffs expected to deliver closing statements Thursday along with a final, crucial jury instruction.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/17/2014 2:31:00 AM
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Netanyahu - Lapid truce meeting expected
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,LAHAV HARKOV \
9/17/2014 2:52:18 AM
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Netanyahu - Lapid truce meeting expected in days
Lapid himself continued talking tough publicly, telling reporters in Ashkelon that he would leave his post if asked to raise taxes.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,LAHAV HARKOV \
9/17/2014 3:01:17 AM
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Scottish Jewish community leader: Independence would not be ‘favorable’ for policy toward Israel
By JERRY LEWIS \
9/17/2014 3:08:14 AM
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Scottish Jewish community leader: Independence would not be ‘favorable’ for policy toward Israel
In an exclusive interview with "The Jerusalem Post," Paul Morron, president of the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, declined to make any prediction of the result.
By JERRY LEWIS \
9/17/2014 3:21:49 AM
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US warns Iran's current position in nuclear talks 'unacceptable'
By MICHAEL WILNER \
9/17/2014 3:30:32 AM
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US warns Iran's current position in nuclear talks 'unacceptable'
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman said the two governments remain "far apart" in the talks.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
9/17/2014 3:40:27 AM
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Los Angeles police try to reassure public on newly acquired drones
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 4:35:45 AM
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Hamas arrests Palestinians who launched rocket from Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 5:30:45 AM
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Hamas arrests Palestinians who launched mortar from Gaza, Israeli officials say
Hamas told mediators that it was interested in preserving the cease-fire and that it apprehended those responsible for the mortar.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 5:36:24 AM
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Poll: Half of Palestinians support armed intifada against Israel
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/17/2014 7:01:46 AM
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Poll: Half of Palestinians support armed intifada against Israel
The poll found that 57% of respondents expected the eruption of a third intifada in the West Bank. Only 32% said they did not expect such a thing to happen.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/17/2014 7:07:55 AM
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Study: Israelis feel their global status depends on peace with Palestinians
Ramat Gan think tank: Only 13% describe country’s international standing as ‘good’.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF,KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/17/2014 7:19:08 AM
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New York man charged with trying to help Islamic State
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 9:08:18 AM
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Limmud FSU opens memorial exhibit for Ariel Sharon
‘Profile of a Leader’ takes place in Belarus from where his parents immigrated to Israel.
By MENASHE KOREN, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT,JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 12:05:17 PM
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New York man charged with trying to help Islamic State
Federal grand jury in NY hands down 7-count indictment against Mufid Elfgeeh, 30, following FBI investigation.
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 9:20:10 AM
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Wartime unity at Hutzot HaYotzer
By BRIAN BLUM \
9/17/2014 9:38:25 AM
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes northwest of Guam
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 9:33:55 AM
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Court indicts Rabbi Pinto as part of plea bargain in bribery case
Former Lahav 433 police commander Arbiv left post after corruption scandal but continues to proclaim innocence.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/17/2014 1:31:13 PM
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Soul Education
A school for sick kids breaks educational ground
By ANDREW FRIEDMAN \
9/17/2014 10:15:09 AM
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Monitoring group: Nearly 50 dead in Syria air strikes on central province
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 10:20:16 AM
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The human cost of war
Steven Sotloff freelanced for The Jerusalem Report from Mideast hot spots, finally meeting a tragic death in Syria, a country he cared for deeply.
By Ilan Evyatar \
9/17/2014 10:31:37 AM
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Man abducted by ISIS with Sotloff: 'I did my best to save him'
Guide captured by Islamic State recalls being abducted with American-Israeli journalist Steven Sotloff.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 10:38:12 AM
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Atop Mt. Intel
David Perlmutter, who rose to become the most senior Israeli corporate executive, shares his insights on implementing radical innovation at very big companies.
By SHLOMO MAITAL \
9/17/2014 11:01:26 AM
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The Final Curtain
Movie mogul Menahem Golan’s career had a resonating
impact on Israeli cinema
By MICHAL LEVERTOV \
9/17/2014 11:41:04 AM
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Kosovo makes arrests in new push to stem flow of fighters to Syria, Iraq
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 11:48:30 AM
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Freudian slip - or typo? Palestinian communiqué promotes ‘violent’ protest
PLO says auto-correct mistakenly amended press release for upcoming Abbas speech to read: "Why violent protest is the best method by which Palestinians should seek their rights.”
By JTA \
9/17/2014 11:59:36 AM
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Comfort from calvin
Comfort from calvin
By HAIM WATZMAN \
9/17/2014 12:34:30 PM
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Pakistan's PM threatens to clear protesters camped in capital
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 12:36:50 PM
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The National Lawyers Guild seeks to indict Obama for helping Israel build Iron Dome
The brief submitted by the National Lawyers Guild and several other radical organizations is premised on the fact that there is one law for Israel and a different law for the rest of the world.
By ALAN DERSHOWITZ \
9/17/2014 12:42:52 PM
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Diskin: Bennett acted responsibly, PM, Defense Minister hid information
Former Shin Bet chief attacks PM and defense minister for freezing cabinet members out of decision-making process, praises Bennett for taking initiative, insisting tunnel threat be addressed.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/17/2014 1:21:09 PM
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Steinitz ahead of nuclear talks: Iran is Israel's greatest threat, not ISIS or Hezbollah
After returning from Washington, strategic affairs minister stresses that he does not see any hope in Iran making compromises.
By HERB KEINON \
9/17/2014 1:24:38 PM
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Top Saudi clerics speak out against militancy
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 1:49:25 PM
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Mortar from Syria explodes in Israeli territory in Golan Heights
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 1:52:41 PM
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New al-Qaida branch in South Asia claims major attack
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 1:54:17 PM
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Be careful what you wish for
As Scotland looks to leave the United Kingdom, the Jewish population residing there may have to do the same.
By ELLIS SIMPSON \
2/27/2020 2:13:44 PM
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State Comptroller to check conduct of cabinet during Operation Protective Edge
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/17/2014 2:17:47 PM
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Pro, anti migrant groups vie for high ground ahead of High Court ruling
High Court of Justice expected to rule on constitutionality of the state's reconfigured migrant policy by Monday.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/17/2014 2:18:43 PM
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Watch: New ISIS video resembles Hollywood blockbuster movie trailer
The terror group flashes images of the US president with flames surrounding him and American targets.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 2:27:01 PM
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Monitor: Islamic State wins new recruits in Syria after Obama speech
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 2:39:12 PM
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Report from the battlefild
A new book presents evidence that Israeli women’s liberty is being threatened by deepening religious extremism.
By JANICE WEIZMAN \
9/17/2014 2:48:59 PM
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Hamas has not authorized Abbas to negotiate with Israel, official says
Mahmoud Zahar says "Abbas does not speak on our behalf and we never accepted his [political] plan.”
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/17/2014 7:31:43 PM
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Source: Gunmen seize Lebanese soldier in border town
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 3:00:13 PM
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Finance Ministry says proposal to tax multiple home-owners not feasible
By NIV ELIS \
9/17/2014 3:04:00 PM
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Report from the battlefield
A new book presents evidence that Israeli women’s liberty is being threatened by deepening religious extremism
By JANICE WEIZMAN \
9/17/2014 3:08:22 PM
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Poll: 60% of Israelis oppose increased defense spending at expense of welfare
44% opposed to Lapid's 0 VAT plan.
By NIV ELIS \
9/17/2014 3:12:53 PM
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Tikkun olam in Hebrew
The spiritual longing for a more just and beautiful world
has always been the soul of Judaism
By MICHA ODENHEIMER \
9/17/2014 3:35:28 PM
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Report: Doctor took 'selfie' with Joan Rivers during procedure before her death
Source close to brazen comedian's death investigation says Rivers suffered cardiac arrest while physician performed unauthorized biopsy.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 3:41:04 PM
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Speed Dancing
Dana Ruttenberg presents her two-day Project 48 in Jaffa
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
9/17/2014 3:56:31 PM
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Gas chambers at Sobibor death camp uncovered in archaeological dig
Some 250,000 Jews murdered at camp in Poland which Nazis bulldozed and covered up with trees to conceal their crimes; personal effects of victims, including wedding rings found near gas chambers.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 4:05:36 PM
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This Week in History: The massacre at the Sabra and Shatila Palestinian refugee camps
Premium special: A glimpse into historical moments in Israeli news from this week in 'The Jerusalem Post' front covers.
By CAROLINE FRANK \
9/17/2014 4:21:36 PM
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A cross-community
Likrat Neilah is a show that encompasses a broad spectrum of Selihot renditions
By BARRY DAVIS \
9/17/2014 4:25:09 PM
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Palestinians to ask UN for recognition as state soon, Abbas tells Herzog
Both agree following Operation Protective Edge, there is a unique opportunity for a regional agreement based on shared interests of moderate powers in the Middle East.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
9/17/2014 4:38:51 PM
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Life is a cabaret
‘Party Girl’ is an entertaining look at an entertaining woman
By HANNAH BROWN \
9/17/2014 4:42:20 PM
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Going for broke
Breakfast at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem is an expensive but exquisite experience
By DAVID BRINN \
9/17/2014 4:52:13 PM
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Russia, Egypt seal preliminary arms deal worth $3.5 billion
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 4:54:30 PM
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Marry a martyr: Twitter's jihadi matchmaker
Jihad Matchmaker encourages both men and women to send a direct message with their background, status and location, but no pictures.
By MICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN \
9/17/2014 4:55:17 PM
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The Wizard of Onza
Chef Shitrit has conjured up a marvelous menu at this Jaffa gem.
By SHAWN RODGERS \
9/17/2014 5:06:33 PM
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Jerusalem Post News: September 17, 2014
JPost.com brings you all the latest news on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 5:07:13 PM
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Q&A: Why no war can stop David Broza's music
In a wide-ranging interview, veteran Israeli singer tells Premium Zone why he hasn't lost sight of the hope he spread with his first song 'Yiheyeh Tov' (It will be okay).
By TAMARA ZIEVE \
9/17/2014 5:10:01 PM
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Ben Gurion Airport workers to strike Thursday in solidarity with Postal Company
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 5:14:31 PM
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Israeli Band or Band for Israel?
Despite living on different continents, that hasn’t managed to slow down the efforts of this popular trio.
By JACOB RYAN \
9/17/2014 5:28:55 PM
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Eyeing 'fatal blow' against IS, Britain lays ground to join US air strikes
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 5:30:52 PM
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Syria representative to UN says Israel wants peacekeepers out of Golan
UN representative says Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey supporting terrorist groups in order to create a “buffer zone” in the Golan.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
9/17/2014 5:38:55 PM
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Foreign Ministry workers disrupt meetings as work sanctions begin … again
FM still a much sought place to work: 8 cadets part of group of 28 that begins new course – 2,700 applied.
By HERB KEINON \
9/17/2014 6:00:49 PM
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Little Israel makes a Big Impression
By MICHAEL ORDMAN \
9/17/2014 6:01:12 PM
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Weekend edition: Aliya goes viral
JPost TV takes a weekly look at Israel's unique culture with input from experts.
By LAUREN IZSO \
9/17/2014 6:25:53 PM
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British policymaker: Israeli, Palestinian cooperation on environmental issues can further regional peace
“I’ve come away with a feeling that scientific collaboration and cooperation is a way of building bridges,” Lord John krebs said of his visit to Israel.
By SHARON UDASIN \
9/17/2014 6:35:26 PM
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Netanyahu: Hamas arrested those responsible for Gaza fire and made clear they are committed to truce
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 6:44:03 PM
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Netanyahu: Hamas arrested those responsible for Gaza fire and made clear they are committed to truce
Prime minister says "it is clear to Hamas that we will not accept a drizzle of rockets."
By HERB KEINON \
9/17/2014 6:51:04 PM
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Biden apologizes for using anti-Semitic term following chiding by ADL
ADL criticizes US Vice President for use of the term "Shylock" in speech referring to bank moneylenders.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2014 6:53:19 PM
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Archaeological Survey of Israel celebrates 50th anniversary
Nation’s first archaeological surveyors and present-day counterparts to meet at Tel Aviv University to launch online database.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
9/17/2014 7:00:25 PM
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Obama vows US will not fight another ground war in Iraq
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 7:41:24 PM
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President’s wife to inaugurate educational garden at the President’s Residence
The new enterprise is planned in such a way as to enable groups of children to adopt a plot within the garden to nurture as their own, and thereby learn to appreciate the beauty of nature.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
9/17/2014 7:44:25 PM
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Razor-thin majority of High Court uphold law used to exclude Israeli-Arabs
The human rights groups claimed that the law allows Yishuvim to discriminate against Arabs, homosexuals and the disabled.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/17/2014 7:54:10 PM
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Finance Ministry nixes proposal for taxing multiple home ownershp
Poll shows 60% of Israelis oppose increased defense spending at expense of welfare, 44% opposed to Lapid's 0 VAT plan.
By NIV ELIS \
9/17/2014 8:00:19 PM
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High Court: Ultra-Orthodox do not have to learn core curriculum
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 8:33:56 PM
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Small Gaza terror group likely behind rocket fire, army source says
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
9/17/2014 8:40:16 PM
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Gideon Sa'ar announces plans to quit government
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
9/17/2014 8:54:00 PM
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Iran's Rouhani: Islamic State wants to 'kill humanity'
By REUTERS \
9/17/2014 9:05:45 PM
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Painting it the way it is
Turning to his own experience serving in the IDF, Israeli-American artist Tomer Peretz is out to shock the world by candidly portraying his wartime memories on canvas.
By BARRY DAVIS \
9/17/2014 9:18:29 PM
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Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar's resignation shakes Israeli politics
Gideon Sa'ar makes surprise announcement at holiday toast stating intentions to leave the gov't and the Knesset; says it's for family; Likudniks say it's politics.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,LAHAV HARKOV \
9/17/2014 9:31:40 PM
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Oldest siddur in the world to be displayed in Jerusalem
The 1,200-year-old siddur, to be displayed in the museum’s “Book of Books” exhibition, is around 50 pages long, written in Hebrew and still in its original binding.
By FELICITY KAY \
9/17/2014 9:38:58 PM
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Biblical inspiration – in the kitchen
Cookbook author Jamie Geller’s newest ‘Joy of Israel’ episode features recipes containing the Seven Species, cooked in the City of David.
By AMY SPIRO \
9/17/2014 9:59:30 PM
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True allies
The only ones fighting Islamic State inside Turkey seem to be the Kurds.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
9/17/2014 10:05:55 PM
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Military Intelligence collects tens of millions of pieces of information a day
Military intel' has its own Google and Facebook network, has released 'hordes' of Trojan horses that can evade defenses and self destruct if detected, says senior military source.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
9/17/2014 11:20:42 PM
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Qatar and Turkey as supporters of terrorism
An interview with Jonathan Schanzer, vice-president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on terrorist financing.
ERIC R. MANDEL \
9/17/2014 10:13:38 PM
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Approaching Rosh Hashana
Prayer takes on special meaning in Elul as we move toward Rosh Hashana, which celebrates the birthday of the world.
By DVORA WAYSMAN \
9/17/2014 10:19:03 PM
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High Court: Ultra-Orthodox do not have to learn core curriculum
Law provides an exemption from the study of the core curriculum to ultra-Orthodox high schools grades nine through 12.
By LIDAR GRAVE-LAZI,YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/17/2014 10:24:10 PM
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Encountering Peace: The land we love and trash
Israelis love to barbecue outdoors – and then leave the burnt remains on the ground next to where they fed themselves.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
9/17/2014 10:27:07 PM
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Christian Arabs can now register as Aramaic Christians, not Arabs.
Christians who identify with the ancient people can decide to register as Arameans instead of Arabs
By Yael Test Blogger \
8/11/2021 11:57:02 AM
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Letters to the Editor: September 18, 2014
Readers respond to The Jerusalem Post's latest articles.
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR \
9/17/2014 10:39:18 PM
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Jordan, Islamic State’s next playground?
Having the longest borders with Israel and housing 12,000 US soldiers, Jordan is a likely target for IS.
By MUDAR ZAHRAN \
9/17/2014 10:51:26 PM
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Following acrimonious legal battle, 20 families forcibly evicted from Tel Aviv suburb
Evictions come after Supreme Court ruled residents did not have ownership of land, bought in 1987 by billionaire to build luxury residential complex.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD,LAHAV HARKOV \
9/17/2014 10:53:34 PM
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Media Comment: The ‘new’ Public Broadcasting Authority?
Are we getting a new broadcasting authority or is it only an exterior change of clothes?
By YISRAEL MEDAD,ELI POLLAK \
9/17/2014 10:56:55 PM
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Shmita – bringing balance to your year of rest
For those farming in the land of Israel, shmita may present a very specific set of challenges, though of course the rabbis also provided for plenty of ways around this.
By DEBBIE YOUNG-SOMERS \
9/17/2014 11:05:14 PM
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Rae Kushner: A story of Jewish resistance
It was in those forests, and in those moments of pain and hunger, and when those men and women were digging for their lives, that it became evident that it was either Israel, or nothing.
By MILAD DOROUDIAN \
9/17/2014 11:06:35 PM
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The emperor never had any clothes
Europe is a place that has always been adept at overstating its worth; it is a mere abutment of the Asian landmass, but granted itself the status of a continent.
By TZVI ZUCKER \
9/17/2014 11:11:04 PM
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Helping those in need
At the end of the moving evening, I thought to myself that it was my duty to make the holy work of this organization known to anyone and everyone who might be able to help.
By YORAM DORI \
9/17/2014 11:17:11 PM
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Your Investments: Living longer
The increase in the length of our lives raises the question of how to finance those added years.
By AARON KATSMAN \
9/17/2014 11:26:57 PM