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Organ donor families and transplant receivers gather for Hanukkah
Each family brought a hanukkiah and a picture of a deceased family member who donated their organs when they died.
By AARON REICH \
12/25/2019 1:35:28 AM
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Gal Gadot to co-produce film adaptation of controversial Israeli book
The Israeli actress became world-famous from Wonder Woman, but her next project tackles a more controversial source material.
By AARON REICH \
12/25/2019 4:03:01 PM
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Arizona governor visits Western Wall with family for Christmas
The governor said he feels a very close connection with Jews and Judaism, and even gave his three sons biblical names.
By AARON REICH \
12/25/2019 1:17:22 AM
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35 civilians and 80 jihadists killed in Burkina Faso insurgent attack
Attacks over the past year have killed hundreds and forced nearly a million people from their homes.
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 1:32:58 AM
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Bolivia accused by Mexico of harassment amid cooling relations
Mexico complained of "excessive" surveillance by about 150 Bolivian intelligence and security service personnel on Monday.
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 1:45:21 AM
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Liberals like Peter Beinart hope to block Israeli settlement funding
Meet the slate of first-time candidates seeking seats in the 38th World Zionist Congress.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
12/25/2019 1:47:53 AM
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Federal lawsuit filed against anti-Israel demonstrations in Michigan
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
12/25/2019 2:01:43 AM
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Guinness World Records certifies world’s most valuable dreidel
The custom-designed piece created by Estate Diamond Jewelry is valued at $70,000.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
12/25/2019 2:05:57 AM
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McDonald’s public menorah is Hanukkah symbol in Brazilian Amazon
In a first, the 7-foot-tall, nine-branched candelabrum made of iron in the front yard of the Jewish-owned fast-food restaurant has become a picture spot for passersby at a major avenue in Manaus.
By MARCUS GILBAN/JTA \
12/25/2019 2:17:14 AM
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300m-year-old lizard found in Canada the earliest parental care in animals
The findings challenge the common scientific belief that parental care in animals is a more modern concept.
By AARON REICH \
12/25/2019 2:54:50 AM
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Fire in Chile destroys around 50 homes - report
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 2:27:55 AM
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Egypt sentences publisher who translated Israeli book to prison
The court alleged that the defendant, Khaled Lutfi, revealed military secrets by translating the work.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 2:35:57 PM
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo condemns antisemitic attack in Manhattan
Police arrested 28-year-old Steven Jorge on Tuesday for assaulting a 65-year-old Orthodox Jew in New York's Midtown, the New York Post reported.
By AARON REICH \
12/26/2019 5:40:58 AM
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Khamenei's advisor: Sooner or later, Israel will answer for bombing Syria
The advisor, Ali Akbar Velayati said that "the unlawful Israeli attacks in the region cannot pass without a response."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 2:51:48 AM
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Bank robber throws money to passersby, shouts 'Merry Christmas'
“He started throwing money out of the bag" before yelling, "Merry Christmas,” wittnesses reported.
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 3:25:58 AM
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Supermarket chain apologizes as open ham products dumped in kosher section
The incident took place Monday afternoon in a store in Barkingside, a town in north Ilford, in the London borough of Redbridge.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
12/25/2019 3:32:07 AM
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Suspect in Beverly Hills synagogue vandalism pleads not guilty
Anton Nathaniel Redding, a 24-year-old Pennsylvania native, was charged with breaking into the Nessah Synagogue and “heavily ransacking” the building in the early morning hours of Dec. 14.
By MARCY OSTER/JTA \
12/25/2019 3:37:32 AM
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Amazon sells Islamist books banned in prisons - report
The report specifically pointed out the book Milestones by Sayyid Qutb, a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood in the 1950s.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 4:10:30 AM
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Millennials undergoing plastic surgery more than ever
Despite what some might believe, it isn't inherently problematic for young people to start cosmetic surgery.
By AARON REICH \
12/25/2019 4:56:44 AM
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Dogs can count, new study reveals
In total, 11 of the dogs passed the test with flying colors and, no doubt, earning a well-deserved treat.
By AARON REICH \
12/25/2019 5:33:06 AM
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In Israel, 68% of workplace discrimination complaints are from women
EEOC annual report: 31% of women's inquiries were for workplace discrimination because of pregnancy, 10% for sex or gender discrimination and 8% for parenting discrimination.
By YUVAL BAGNO/MAARIV \
12/25/2019 9:13:56 AM
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Netflix's 'Messiah' already controversial before its release
While the series creator Michael Petroni says his show is merely provocative and not offensive, over 3,500 people seem to disagree
By AARON REICH \
12/25/2019 4:06:20 PM
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Bennett’s ultimatum: Religious affairs portfolio to join government
"We will return the religious portfolio to the Religious Zionists," Bennett wrote on Twitter Tuesday.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/25/2019 2:12:06 PM
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6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Canada
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 6:18:22 AM
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Arabs throw rocks at bus traveling near Hizma - damage, no injuries
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 6:24:59 AM
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Netanyahu announces 3,000 new units to be built in West Bank settlements
The announcement came on the eve of Likud primaries, which are scheduled for Thursday.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 7:58:32 AM
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10 hate crimes that shattered 2019, 10 angels who put it back together
The Anti-Defamation League has compiled lists of the top 10 moments of hope and hate in 2019.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/25/2019 1:45:28 PM
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Amir Ohana: If Netanyahu loses primaries, Likud will win less seats
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 9:32:49 AM
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Philippine typhoon Phanfone ruins Christmas for evacuees
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 9:34:15 AM
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Australia comes out against ICC investigation of Israel
The country joins the US in speaking out against the ICC's decision to investigate Israel for war crimes.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/25/2019 9:45:25 AM
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Bennett signs order preventing Israeli terrorists receiving 'pay-for-slay' money
"This is another step in the campaign against terrorists, we are working so that Jewish blood will no longer be financially lucrative," the Defense Minister said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 10:31:37 AM
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China says it is in close touch with U.S. on trade deal signing ceremony
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 10:40:54 AM
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PM's PR people get first win at Supreme Court over police checking their phones
Ofer Golan and Yonatan Orich are accused of intimidating Sholomo Filber, a key state witness in the Case 4000 against Netanyahu.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/25/2019 10:49:36 AM
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Gideon Sa'ar accuses the Netanyahu camp of slander and racism
"Dear friends, in the last hours and days, unfortunately, the other side is spreading extreme fake news: lies, slander, and even racist statements,” Sa’ar wrote on his Facebook page.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,GIL HOFFMAN \
12/25/2019 1:06:34 PM
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From Trump to Brexit: 12 events that shook the world in the 2010s
The Jerusalem Post takes a look at the events that impacted the last decade.
By DR. HAYIM ISEROVICH \
12/25/2019 2:36:52 PM
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Trump, Jinping will sign US-China trade deal in January
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 11:10:35 AM
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IDF preparing for confrontation with Iran - Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi
Lt.-Gen. Kochavi acknowledges in public for the first time that Israel has struck Iranian targets in Iraq.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/25/2019 4:46:13 PM
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Iran loses one of its precious Mig-29s
Reports said the jet crashed near a “dormant volcano” and that it had fallen around nine in the morning. Search and rescue brigades were sent to find the pilot.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/25/2019 4:44:24 PM
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Gateshead's Orthodox community bucks declining trend to double in decade
Orthodox Jews are flocking to the city, drawn by world class Jewish education and low cost housing.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/25/2019 12:18:01 PM
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Israel Aerospace Industries targets tech acceleration with new innovation center
The center, located in Tel Aviv, will launch in January 2020.
By EYTAN HALON \
12/25/2019 4:48:10 PM
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Haifa port closes due to fierce winds and high waves
An 8 year-old child in Beni Brak was hit in the head by a plastic store sign that became unhinged and flew in her direction due to the fierce winds and hit her.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 3:42:15 PM
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The Critical Need For Lifesaving EpiPens In Israel
One recent evening, a babysitter was looking after some children in their home
By UNITED HATZALAH \
12/25/2019 1:05:20 PM
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Best Tips for Choosing the Right Furniture for Your Home in Bangalore
Bangalore is the third-most populous city in India.
By Leo Giosuè \
12/25/2019 1:06:08 PM
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Lapid tells right-wing voters to trust Blue and White on security issues
‘We won’t bring back Oslo, do another disengagement, or stop fighting Iran,’ promised Blue and White senior leader.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/25/2019 2:47:04 PM
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Holocaust survivors gather at Western Wall for Hanukkah candle lighting
Hanukkah marks the triumph of light over the darkness, and so does the triumph of the Holocaust survivors over Nazi oppression.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/25/2019 9:22:47 PM
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Challenging Swedish city of Malmo honors Jewish-Muslim organization
Rabbi Moshe David Hacohen and Imam Salahuddin Barakat established Amanah in 2017. Since then, they have been working together relentlessly to fight prejudice and foster trust.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
12/25/2019 9:16:16 PM
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Arab League wary of Turkish, Iranian threats
The Arab League Secretary General is increasingly concerned over growing Iranian and Turkish dominance of the region.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/25/2019 2:24:55 PM
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How have Israel's couples reacted to retirement age reforms?
A decade after the retirement age was raised, the impact of the move is beginning to be understood by researchers.
By EYTAN HALON \
12/25/2019 9:26:58 PM
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Iranian security forces confront demonstrators as protests return
"It is possible that more provinces will be affected by the shutdown of mobile international connectivity," ILNA said.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/26/2019 8:14:11 AM
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Widow of officer killed in stabbing: Neighbor threatened our lives
Police are investigating all possibilities at this time. The motivation of the stabbing is currently undetermined.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2019 4:38:23 PM
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Rafi Peretz: I'm not prepared to compromise on our Jewish identity
Peretz also rejected accusations that his recent unity deal with the far-right Otzma Yehudi party, was designed to preserve his leadership of the religious-Zionist political camp
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/25/2019 3:42:50 PM
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US film festivals next month spotlight Israeli movies
Most of these films will be released in the US at some point, but you can see them before that at these festivals, and often in the company of their directors.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/30/2019 5:13:32 PM
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Naftali Bennett: The Hague's ICC is home of modern antisemitism
Australia comes out against ICC investigation of Israel
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/25/2019 9:28:53 PM
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Ohana preemptively strikes Court for questioning Netanyahu's eligibility
The High Court has set a hearing for oral arguments on the issue for Tuesday, following a petition filed by around 70 hi-tech officials.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/25/2019 10:18:52 PM
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5 killed in strikes against Iranian militias in eastern Syria
No information is currently available on the scale of damage or injuries. It is unclear if the explosions were caused by an airstrike or long-range missiles.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/25/2019 11:18:47 PM
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Supreme Court ‘the bulletproof vest of the IDF’ says Tzipi Livni
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/25/2019 4:34:10 PM
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Hamas: Abbas shouldn’t wait for Israel’s consent to hold vote in Jerusalem
In response to Hamas’s appeal, Abbas’s ruling Fatah faction warned that holding Palestinian elections without Jerusalem “means slipping into Zionist-American shameful deal.”
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/25/2019 6:16:41 PM
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It’s official: Google Data proves Chinese food on Christmas is a thing
The tradition likely began on the Lower East Side in Manhattan in the 20th century, when Jewish and Chinese Americans lived in close to each other.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/25/2019 4:57:04 PM
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Jordan condemns Israeli Temple Mount visits
The ministry called for the end of the visits and respect of the status quo and stressed that the Temple Mount is a place of worship for Muslims only.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/26/2019 12:11:26 PM
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Musrara honors poets TS Eliot, Zali Gurevitch at Photopoetic Festival
The Jerusalem neighborhood will salute relationship between poetic talent and the visual arts in three different exhibitions.
By HAGAY HACOHEN \
12/25/2019 4:58:14 PM
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Gantz: Appointing Netanyahu president ‘morally bankrupt’
Lapid tells right-wing voters to trust Blue and White on security issues, says ’We won’t bring back Oslo, do another disengagement or stop fighting Iran.'
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/25/2019 9:25:15 PM
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Israeli poultry start-up aims to stop culling of billions of male chicks
"There is a major focus on how to prevent the killing of those day-old chicks, for both welfare and economic reasons."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 6:20:39 PM
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A cross-cultural embrace in Gush Etzion - Photo 1
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 11:54:58 AM
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Shimon Peres says goodbye - photo 2
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 11:56:00 AM
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Ramallah protester smiles, but cries on camera - photo 3
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 11:56:54 AM
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The Dead Sea, Israel's natural wonder candidate
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 11:41:10 AM
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Family playing in West Bank settlement of Yitzhar - photo 5
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 11:58:33 AM
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Introducing smartphones to Jerusalem's Western Wall - photo 6
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 11:59:18 AM
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Syrian children cross border to Israel for medical treatment - photo 7
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 12:00:21 PM
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Netanyahu: Putin told me that without our bond, we might have been at war
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 6:34:50 PM
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Israeli policeman saves child in Jerusalem Nakba riots - photo 8
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 12:01:00 PM
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Netanyahu met Germany's Merkel, but this image stole the show - photo 9
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 12:01:50 PM
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Haredi soldier stands proud in Old City - photo 10
Top 10 photographs of the decade
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/27/2019 12:02:29 PM
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The top 10 photographs of the decade, 2010-2020
Jerusalem Post photographer Marc Israel Sellem presents some of his favorite images from the more than a million pictures shot for the newspaper over the past decade.
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM \
12/30/2019 7:17:25 AM
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7 Israelis held in Ukrainian airport on way to light Hanukkah candles
In May, Interior Ministry representatives met with Ukrainian officials and reached an agreement that was meant to solve such issues.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 6:55:35 PM
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Top 10 Israeli inventions of the last 10 years
Every time you turn around, it seems the Jewish state has created yet another startling new invention or start-up. Here are the top 10 of the decade.
By EYTAN HALON \
12/29/2019 6:00:50 PM
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Television news anchor calls Yair Netanyahu a ‘wise child’
“Your father is our Prime Minister for ten years, he runs the country,” Channel 12 anchor writes to the young Netanyahu.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 7:11:34 PM
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The top 10 diplomatic stories of 2019
Ranked from least to greatest are the most high-profile diplomatic stories of the year.
By HERB KEINON \
12/27/2019 12:21:06 PM
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The top 10 Jewish stories of 2019
These are the Jewish stories that most captured our attention in 2019.
By JTA \
12/27/2019 12:30:59 PM
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Hanukkah candle lighting from Cyprus - watch
Happy Hanukkah from The Jerusalem Post.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 8:51:35 PM
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Scientists warn AI control of nukes could lead to ‘Terminator-style’ war
The world may be inching closer to an apocalyptic nuclear war could be possible as control over nuclear weapons is yielded to artificial intelligence (AI).
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/25/2019 10:02:27 PM
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Christmas in the Holy Land:‘We’re seeing what we’ve learned in the Bible'
It is believed that Jesus was removed from the crucifix, laid on the stone slab and prepared for burial. There he was anointed with holy oil, washed, and then wrapped in a shroud.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/25/2019 7:50:01 PM
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The decade's most significant stories in review
Jerusalem Post's reporters reflect on the past decade and determine which event, trend or personality on their beats had the most impact.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/30/2019 11:58:56 PM
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Port TLV Project launched in New York
The event was hosted by Lee Ziv, sales and marketing vice-president for the Port-TLV project and international public relations representative Ruth Sheetrit.
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
12/25/2019 8:22:27 PM
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The geostrategic achievements of Azerbaijan and the TANAP project
Within the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan, with its natural gas and oil resources, is of particular importance in terms of energy as a key supplier for Western markets.
By BAYRAM ALIYEV \
12/26/2019 7:59:16 AM
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MDA cancels plans to cut services around Israel
Ambulance service and operating hours of employees will be lowered due to the cuts that begin on Wednesday night.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/26/2019 10:23:53 AM
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Washington Watch: Vote the bums out
There’s much to be said for experience. Congress’s role as an equal branch of government is to make sure the executive carries out the laws and spends appropriated funds as intended.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
12/25/2019 8:34:41 PM
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Isaachar’s defense team to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights
Russian attorney Vadim Klyuvgant, head of Issachar’s defense team, told The Jerusalem Post’s sister paper Maariv: "We thank Naama and her family for the trust they continue to give us."
By ANNA BARSKY \
12/26/2019 7:48:24 AM
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Getting it right after the attack
At a time when antisemitic attacks are on the rise here at home and around the world, we must stand together as a community, not fall prey to misinformation.
By ISAAC FRANKEL \
12/25/2019 8:40:22 PM
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What’s old is still new
Antisemitism is everyone’s problem
By STEVEN H. RESNICOFF \
12/30/2019 6:18:26 PM
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Israeli weather radar breaks down amid stormy weather
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 8:47:57 PM
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Kochavi’s explosive comments on Iraq – analysis
Iran wants to move precision-guided munitions, in the form of kits that attach to rockets, to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/25/2019 10:20:44 PM
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Your braid is her power
Preparing for the 7th annual Zichron Menachem-Pantene hair-donation campaign
By MIRI ERENTEL \
12/25/2019 8:50:18 PM
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European hypocrisy
What kind of negotiation can take place with a partner like the Palestinians, who are taking punitive unilateral steps?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/25/2019 8:56:24 PM
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Examining Israel’s security challenges with Blue and White’s Ya’alon
How will Israel know when Iran will cross the threshold for nuclear weapons, and will it act?
ERIC R. MANDEL \
12/25/2019 9:01:59 PM
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IAF strikes Hamas in the Gaza Strip, after rocket forces PM offstage
When the rocket sirens were sounded, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was speaking in Askelon and was rushed off stage. A similar incident occurred in Ashdod in September.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/26/2019 1:27:01 PM
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A Greek Jew revisits Christmas and Hanukkah
Hanukkah for me – as I am about to enter my 50s – is about kindling, augmenting and sustaining the inner light.
By YVETTE NAHMIA-MESSINAS \
12/25/2019 9:07:41 PM
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KKL Head Daniel Atar: Gaps between periphery, center continue to deepen
Daniel Atar noted that while the State of Israel is considered one of the leading countries in the field of technology, 93% of high-tech is based in Tel Aviv.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2019 9:16:06 PM
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ICC war crimes allegations likely to help Netanyahu at polls – analysis
The timing, less than a week before Thursday’s leadership primary in which Likud voters have to choose between Netanyahu and Gideon Sa’ar, could not have been more perfect.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/25/2019 10:23:14 PM
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Will King Bibi get a 'crown prince'? – analysis
Netanyahu has been careful during his 13 years in power to never anoint a successor. He never appointed a vice prime minister.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/25/2019 10:37:57 PM
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Bennett’s religion and state pitch designed to suck up right-wing votes
With their new pitch for religious moderation, Bennett and New Right and look to have those voters in their sights.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/26/2019 7:50:54 PM
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ADL offers reward to find attackers after 3rd antisemitic assault in a day
According to the ADL, three violent incidents happened in the New York area in 24 hours
By OMRI NAHMIAS,AARON REICH \
12/26/2019 7:02:36 PM
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Why do children with autism struggle to sleep?
New research study from BGU’s National Autism Research Center of Israel finds brain waves of children with autism are shallower
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/30/2019 1:35:00 PM
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Is Netanyahu an Israeli Nixon? – analysis
The Likud will go to its primaries one month after the attorney-general announced his decision to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on counts of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
By HERB KEINON \
12/25/2019 10:22:01 PM
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Storm set to mar Likud leadership contest
The weather across the country is expected to result in a low turnout in the race
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/26/2019 9:46:48 AM
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'Our worst nightmare': Vandalism at Persian synagogue stuns congregation
The vandalism stunned congregants who said they never thought the antisemitic graffiti and intolerance they saw happening at other temples and schools would reach their doorstep.
By SARAH PARVINI AND SONJA SHARP/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS \
12/26/2019 7:10:40 AM
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Sa'ar: Dismantling Hamas' military infrastructure is 'our duty' to south
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/25/2019 11:41:30 PM
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Sovereignty Movement attempts to lead the Israeli youth of tomorrow
Head of Gush Etzion Council, Shlomo Ne’eman and Minister of Transportation Bezalel Smotrich sent recorded messages to youth members in attendance.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/26/2019 5:35:36 AM
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Record online sales give short US holiday shopping season a boost
By REUTERS \
12/25/2019 11:52:23 PM