Bar Ilan Breaks Rank, Quitting High Court Petition to Kill Ariel University

Posted on: August 28th, 2012

Monday night, Bar Ilan University president Professor Moshe Kaveh informed lawyers representing the committee of heads of Israeli universities that he is withdrawing Bar Ilan University from the petition to the Supreme Court to annul Ariel University's accreditation.

16 Retired Couples Make Aliyah on Nefesh B’Nefesh Flight

Posted on: August 28th, 2012

A group of 16 retiree couples ages 50 to 80 made Aliyah to Israel in mid-August on Nefesh B’Nefesh charter Aliyah flight that left out of JFK airport in New York. The retirees joined their children and grandchildren who had made Aliyah over the last decade.

How Much Is Netanyahu Worth?

Posted on: August 28th, 2012

Following the minor storm that erupted on Monday over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to rearrange his portfolio which is in a blind trust—a request he eventually rescinded—Forbes Israel decided to dig into that portfolio, to find out how rich is Bibi. It turns out he's not crazy rich, and incidentally, close to half of the Netanyahus wealth is invested in their penthouse in the affluent neighborhood of Rechavia in downtown Jerusalem, and a villa in Caesaria.

Israel’s New Reality: 52% of All Preschoolers Are Religious

Posted on: August 27th, 2012

On Monday morning, approximately two million children started the new school year 5773 in preschools and schools across the country.

Uniformed Haredi Soldier Kicked Out of his Shul

Posted on: August 27th, 2012

He was told that since he was wearing the uniform of the “Army of the Zionist State,” he was not permitted to enter the shul.

Migron Outpost Residents Say They Will Stay Put Until Court Hearing

Posted on: August 27th, 2012

Residents of Migron said they will not leave the Samarian outpost until the Israeli Supreme Court rules on a request to halt their evacuation.

Cabinet Secretary, Dignitaries Attempt to Strengthen Migron Residents

Posted on: August 27th, 2012

Cabinet Secretary Zvi Hauser arrived in the last hour to visit the new neighborhood established to accommodate the residents of Migron who are slated to be evicted from their homes today following a Supreme Court hearing.

Migron Settlers’ Last Stand at High Court on Tuesday

Posted on: August 26th, 2012

On Tuesday morning, the Israeli Supreme Court headed by Justice Asher Grunis is expected to examine the claims of the Migron residents. Over the past few months, several residents purchased plots of land in the surrounding area; if the purchase claims of these residents are found to be in proper order, 17 out of the 50 families will be permitted to remain in the area. The evacuation of the other families is expected to take place immediately after the Supreme Court hearing.

New Report: Environment in Judea and Samaria in Danger

Posted on: August 26th, 2012

Despite the significant conclusion that damage is being caused to both the Jewish and Arab populations residing in these areas, and despite the importance of protecting the environment, many environmental organizations chose not to attend the conference and even banned it because the conference was held in Ariel.

Former Ambassador Indyk: White House Thinks Israel’s Iran Threats Are a Sham

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

Eventually, it became the story of the boy who cried wolf.

Israel Denounces South African Decision to mandate special labels on products from Judea and Samaria

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

Deputy FM, Danny Ayalon: "The changes we have witnessed in South Africa in recent years have failed to truly modify trends in the state, and it has remained an apartheid state. South Africa's apartheid policy is currently targeting the State of Israel and the miners of South Africa itself."

IDF HR Chief: Although Half of Israel’s Youth Don’t Enlist, the Army Remains the Foundation of our Social Resilience

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

About half of recruitment-age Israeli youths do not enlist, said Head of IDF Human Resources, Major General Orna Barbibay on Wednesday. But despite this reluctance to serve, she argued that "the IDF is the only melting pot I know," adding, "and even if the connection is partial, the Army still introduces different segments of the populations to each other, enabling them to perform the essential task of national security."

Modi’in Mayor Calls Recent EU Decision ‘Harmful to Israel’s Sovereignty’

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

Haim Bibas, Modi'in mayor: "Arab states and various organizations have tried to harm the legitimacy and sovereignty of Israel in every available forum. The EU’s decision not to include the city of Modi'in Maccabim-Re'ut as part of the free trade agreement with Israeli cities is the most recent example.”

IDF Soldiers Complain: Haredi Soldiers Received $5,000 Each in Illegal Grants

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

On Tuesday, soldiers in the IDF Kfir brigade sent a letter to the office of Chief of Staff Benny Gantz complaining about discrimination between soldiers serving in the Haredi Netzach Yehuda battalion and other soldiers in the brigade, Walla reports. According to the soldiers’ claims it appears that recently soldiers serving in the Haredi battalion each received a grant of $5,000 from an American philanthropist.

FM Sends Letter Encouraging EU to Sideline ‘Weak’ Abbas; Netanyahu Refutes, Abbas Incites

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

Liberman in letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief, obtained by Israeli daily Haaretz: "The Palestinian Authority is a despotic government riddled with corruption...Due to Abbas' weak standing, and his policy of not renewing the negotiations...the time has come to consider a creative solution, to think 'outside the box,' in order to strengthen the Palestinian leadership.”

PC Kills: 11 Hospital Staff Members Contract Tuberculosis from African Illegals

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

It appears that the staff members contracted the disease from African patients.

Mt. Carmel Tunnels to Be Used as Bomb Shelters Should Iran Attack

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

"No one so far has been able to tell me how much oxygen would be required for, say, 30 or 40 thousand people."

Victim of Scientology Recites his Plight as Church’s New Tel-Aviv Center Is Inaugurated

Posted on: August 21st, 2012

The new, renovated Scientology Center opened in Tel Aviv. IDF Radio interviewed a man who said his family fell apart when his wife joined the Church of Scientology.

Young Entrepreneurs from India, Brazil, and El Salvador Experience Israel for First Time

Posted on: August 21st, 2012

Hailing from India, El Salvador, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Africa, the participants, ranging from their early 20s to 30s, with a background in entrepreneurial work, were part of an international conference called S.E.E. Israel. Organized by Jerusalem’s Hebrew University students as part of a StandWithUs public diplomacy training program, the conference connected the international visitors with young Israeli social innovators, enterprises and organizations.

New Campaign: Tight Pants Are Sinful and Corrupting

Posted on: August 20th, 2012

We have grown accustomed to these letters being directed at Haredi women. Now, surprisingly, this letter is addressed specifically to the men.