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Year: 2014

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Judaism

Alexandria Court Bans Annual Jewish Pilgrimage to Holy Rabbi's Tomb

By Jewish Press Staff

An Egyptian court 'permanently' bans Jewish pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira.

Op-Eds

SEASON’S BEATINGS!

By Matthew Solomon

Last week there were several sightings of "Santa" in Judea/Samaria in Israel, all protesters.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Road Terrorists Hit the Wrong Target

By Jewish Press News Desk

Road terrorists targeted Israelis in Jerusalem and near Ofra on Wednesday; one victim was an Arab woman.

Guest Blog

The Dangers are for the Entire World‏

By Yehudit Tayar

Abbas as any type of partner to the Jewish people or State of Israel is unacceptable and shocking

Global / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Wiesenthal Center Urges US to Reconsider PA Funding After ICC Move

By Jewish Press Staff

Wiesenthal Center urges US to reconsider funding PA after it moves to become a party to the International Criminal Court.

US / Hamas / The Courts / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

US 'Deeply Troubled' Palestinians Join Intl Criminal Court, 21 Intl Treaties

By Jewish Press Staff

The US says it is "deeply troubled" by PA leader Mahmoud Abbas signing the Rome Statute to join ICC.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Firebomb Thrown at Hebrew University

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A firebomb was thrown at a security patrol at Hebrew University.

Analysis

The Enemy of My Enemy is My Enemy

By Yoram Ettinger

"The enemy of my enemy is my ally" worldview has been applied by those who misread the Middle East

Rebbetzin's Viewpoint

The Gratitude We Owe Police Officers

By Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis

Shouldn’t we Jews, having experienced the barbarism of many societies, speak support the NYPD?

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

The White Lie

By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l

Truthfulness is a fundamental value in Jewish yet truth isn't its highest value. Peace is. Why so?

Interviews and Profiles

Securing Funding For New Jersey’s Yeshivas: An Interview With the OU’s Josh Pruzansky

By Elliot Resnick

A school voucher means the state is giving you a voucher to send your kid to whatever school you want. That might be problematic as far church-state issues are concerned.

Editorial

The Legacy President

By Editorial Board

In the NPR interview, Mr. Obama said Iran could become a “very successful regional power” if it agreed to a long-term nuclear deal.

In Print / Editorial

The Education Of Bill de Blasio (Part II)

By Editorial Board

There are so many national issues that have to be addressed that it isn’t just policing, as I think we all well know....”

Interviews and Profiles

Briana Goldberg: Complete And Unshaken Faith In Hashem

By Daniel Retter

I felt guilty asking her to talk about her husband. There was no need for the guilt.

Emes Ve-Emunah

Are There Really Solutions to the Tuition Crisis?

By Harry Maryles

The Orthodox Union has announced a massive push to get the government to help fund Jewish education

Front Page

Israel: A Democratic Jewish State?

By Jerold S. Auerbach

For nearly sixty-five years national self-definition has been the skeleton in the closet of Israeli politics and culture.

Israel / News Briefs

Leaders of Israel’s Christian Community Welcome Gregorian New Year with Israeli President

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The Israeli president and the Greek Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III both spoke at the annual event.

Op-Eds / Analysis

Muslim Brotherhood Against Humanity

By Jagdish N. Singh

Muslim Brotherhood was founded in 1928 as reaction to Ataturk's abolishing the Caliphate in 1924

FirstOneThrough

The New York Times Picture of the Year for 2014

By Paul Gherkin

Dominant theme on NY Times front pages concerning Israel: "Jewish State Attacks Arab Youths"

Shiloh Musings

The "P.A. Genie," Is Israel in Control of the Palestinian Authority?‏

By Batya Medad

Steinitz tries mixing "Right" including genuine Jewish values with Liberal Western democratic values

Israel / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

HarperCollins Bows to Gulf States and Eliminates Israel in Textbooks

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

HarperCollins is doing exactly what the Palestinian Authority is doing – creating fiction so that it might become a fact.

Jewish / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Jewish Film Star Luise Rainer Dies in London at 104

By Jewish Press News Desk

German-born Luise Rainer, the first movie actress to win two successive Oscars for best actress, died on Tuesday at the age of 104 in her home in London. She was born in Duesseldorf and grew up in Hamburg. Rainer’s family escaped Nazi Germany and Hollywood talent scouts found her when she was a stage actress in Vienna. […]

UK / News Briefs / Europe / Assimilation

London Neighborhood again Vandalized with Swastikas

By JTA

More than 20 cars and buildings in a Jewish community in north London were vandalized with swastikas. The Nazi symbol was drawn on approximately 27 cars in the Osbaldeston Road area of Stoke Newington on Sunday night, The Daily Mail reported. An unnamed 32-year-old man was arrested in connection with the vandalism Tuesday. The neighborhood […]

Israel / US / Politics / UK / News Briefs / France / United Nations (UN)

Israel Tells 'Palestinians' at the UNSC: 'You Cannot Agitate Your Way to a State'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel told the Palestinian Arabs to cease their folly of trying to achieve a state through UN resolutions.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan

The Day Jews Prayed in a Minyan on the Temple Mount

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“They motioned to the guards not to take them away until they finished the ‘silent Amidah’ prayer.”

Op-Eds / Analysis

Muslim Women Sue in US Courts for Right to Wear Islamic Garb on the Job

By Phyllis Chesler

Niqab(Facemask) & burqa (body sack)mask all 5 senses,so what’s wrong with the hijab (head covering)?

FirstOneThrough

Honor Killings in Gaza

By Paul Gherkin

Proportionately, Palestinians now kill twice as many women in honor killings as Afghanistan.

Shiloh Musings

Israeli 5775, 2015 Election News

By Batya Medad

Winning the most votes or Knesset seats isn't the end of the election here. It's just the beginning.

Emes Ve-Emunah

Missing the (Life) Boat

By Harry Maryles

How can a Charedi family survive when they are spending $800 more per month than they earn?

Op-Eds / Analysis

Israel and the NON-Omnipotent US Presidency

By Yoram Ettinger

The Constitution upgraded the role of Congress to the primary branch of the US government

Halacha & Hashkafa / Op-Eds

When Playstation and Xbox Go Down, We Go Up

By Yonatan Gordon

There is no difficulty today recognizing the “doubled and redoubled” darkness of the world.

Goldstein on Gelt

Goldstein on Gelt: Climb Every Mountain‏

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

How climbing mountains can help you run a successful business and scale other peaks in your life?

Eye on "Palestine" / UK / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Britain Rejects UN Resolution for Palestinian Authority

By Jewish Press Staff

Arab delegates still have not decided when to put the resolution to a vote at the U.N. Security Council.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Intifada

Palestinian Authority Glorifies Synagogue Butchers as Islamic Martyrs

By Jewish Press Staff

Just in time for the United Nations Security Council to think twice about recognizing the PA.

NY / News Briefs

NY Legislators Ask Jews to Attend Police Officer’s Funeral

By JTA

New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind called on the Jewish community to attend the funeral of an assassinated New York police officer. “The brave men and women of the NYPD risk their lives every day to protect us. We value them and stand with them,” Hikind, a Democrat who represents Brooklyn, said in a statement […]

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Religion

Israeli Population: 6.2 Million Jews and 1.7 Million Arabs

By Jewish Press News Desk

The population of Israel two days before the end of the calendar year stands at 8.3 million, 170,000 more than at the end of last year, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The 6.2 million Jews in the country make up 74.9 percent of the total, and the 1.7 million Arabs comprise 20.4 percent […]

Photo of the Day

One Last Ride

By Photo of the Day

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz takes one last ride on an IDF navy warship.

Israel / News Briefs / Religion

President Rivlin hosts New Year's reception for leaders of Israel's Christian communities

By Jewish Press News Desk

President Reuven Rivlin hosted the traditional, annual reception for leaders of Israel's Christian community leaders on Tuesday to mark the civil New Year. The President welcomed nine heads of various churches in Israel and senior members of the community and said: "Over the past months, we have been greatly concerned, by the ongoing religious persecution […]

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Chicago and Philadelphia

By JTA

“Move Jew” scrawled on a Philadelphia home and slurs written on a synagogue and 10 garages in Chicago.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs

LA Police in Patrol Car Shot at in Unprovoked Attack

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Two LAPD officers were ambushed overnight as shooters aimed at them as they sat in their patrol car in South Los Angeles

Gaza / Hamas / Iran / News Briefs

Hamas Wants to Clean Up It's Image, Just Like Iran Did

By Shalom Bear

The Hamas "charm offensive" begins. Iran is a good sponsor and teacher.

Guest Blog

Eternal Faith, Love, and Determination

By Yehudit Tayar

Facing Jerusalem in prayer isn't about politics it's about connecting to the eternal Jewish capital

Bedouin / News Briefs

Israel's Bedouin Schools Flourish in Negev Desert

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

During the past five years, education accessibility for Bedouins has undergone a major transformation, with high schools being built in the tribal districts themselves. Today around 90% of high school-age Bedouins are now being educated.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Deterrence, Vision, Dialogue, and Narrative

By Moshe Herman

Baruch Widen, alternative peace activist and proponent of interfaith dialogue joins Yishai to discuss the lack of deterrence, that is, Israel toughness, against the jihad. Also, why is pro-Israel Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) fighting on the wrong side? Then, Joni Versity is 'possibly the smuggest atheist on YouTube and undoubtedly the smartest and most good looking.' He is fighting the anti-Israel social media monster that is eating up young minds throughout the world.

Fuchs' Focus

Pathetic Police

By Donny Fuchs

When will Israel finally wake up and admit today's enemy is Amalek and deal with them conclusively?

Jewish / US / Politics / Police and Crime / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Brandeis President Responds to Campus Imbroglio over Murdered Cops

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Brandeis president condemns those who expressed no sympathy for slain NYPD officers, ignores campus bullies who attacked student journalist.

Politics / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

The Shas Council of Sages Responds to Deri's Resignation Offer...

By Jewish Press News Desk

Shas's Council of Sages have given their response to Aryeh Deri's letter of resignation...

Analysis

Dismantling Global Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Key to U.S. Victory in Nuclear Negotiations, 2015

By Terence Rosenthal

Iran and Hezbollah are alive and well in Americas with a developed presence at US southern border

Parenting Our Children

Enjoying The Single Life

By Dr. Yael Respler

I think a major problem within the "single" community is the pressure to get married ASAP.

Terrorism / Israel / US / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France / Religion / Germany / Judaism

10 Worst AntiSemitic Acts of 2014

By Simon Wiesenthal Center

Competition was fierce for Simon Wiesenthal Center's 10 Worst anti-Semitic and/or anti-Israel incidents of 2014

Parenting Our Children

Lions, And Tigers, And Bears, Oh My! The Scary Truth About PANDAS

By Rifka Schonfeld

In order to diagnose separation anxiety, these symptoms must not be isolated and must occur for more than four weeks consecutively.

Midrash Stories

Never Told A Lie

By Rabbi Sholom Klass

The trial was the next day and he hadn’t as yet told the family what he would do.

Analysis

Knesset Jeremy Poll of Polls – Weekly Average #4

By knessetjeremy

Labor & Likud gained at center parties expense; Shas, Yisrael Beitenu & Koolanu are bleeding votes

Recipes

"Soup"er Suppers

By Mindy Rafalowitz

Soup could really be a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies on a daily basis, but most kids I know can’t stand “icky things” swimming around in their soup bowl.

Shiloh Musings

Shoot/Condemn The Heater! Not a "Price Tag" Attack

By Batya Medad

The mosque fire was of course blamed on Jews. It turned out to be due to faulty electrical wiring.

Redeeming Relevance / Rabbi Francis Nataf

Redeeming Relevance in the Weekly Parsha: Vayechi

By Rabbi Francis Nataf

Yaakov's blessings to his sons stand as a solution to their particular issues with relationships

The Muqata

The Channel 10 Hypocrisy

By JoeSettler

After Channel 10 is bailed out with our tax dollars, what will they do differently?

News Briefs / Europe / Holocaust

Preserved Polish Synagogue to Become Jewish Museum

By JTA

The Nazis nearly destroyed the 17th synagogue.

Jewish / News Briefs / Egypt

Egyptian Court Bans Rabbi Abu Hatsera Festival

By JBN / Jewish Business News

Hundreds of pilgrims from Israel and other countries flock to the Egyptian Delta village of Demito every January.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Intifada

Firebombs on 443

By Jewish Press News Desk

PA Arabs are escalating from stones to firebombs on Road 443.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judaism

Wounded IDF Soldier's Faith Shows How Israel Survives

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

Aharon and Tzvia Karov prove that faith and belief in a better future is what keeps Israel alive.

Israel / Jewish / US / Sports

Diplomatic Ties with US May Strike Out Baseball in Cuba

By JTA

Cuba has “the largest pool of untapped baseball talent in the world, and Major League Baseball may tap and leave Cuba dry.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jordan / United Nations (UN)

Abbas Bucks Kerry and Runs to the UN to Throw Obama under the Bus

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Abbas ignored Kerry’s hints of sanctions and told him Jordan will present a resolution to the UN to force Israel to "Auschwitz borders.”

Politics / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Bombshell Video of Rav Ovadia Trashing Deri Spells Doom for Shas

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

No one knows who leaked the video of Rav Ovadia, but it's a bombshell, and there might be more on the way.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

A War of Words (Some More Accurate Than Others) at Brandeis

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Free speech for haters but not for those who quote the haters, according to Brandeis students.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religion / Archaeology / Judaism / Intifada

Hamas Posts New 'Dung' Claiming Temple Mount Tunneling

By Rachel Levy

Once again, Hamas has produced a bunch of dung about Israel's activities on -- and under -- the Temple Mount. Do Arabs really believe it?

Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Uzi Landau Quits Politics

By Jewish Press News Desk

He thanked Avigdor Liberman for the years of working together, and added that he will help with the elections.

Op-Eds / Analysis

Beyond "Correct" Political Analysis

By Paul Eidelberg

Is not Israel's policy of “territory for peace” with Arab leaders criminally irresponsible?

Emes Ve-Emunah

Are There No Honest Jews in the Israeli Government?

By Harry Maryles

Corruption accusations are commonplace in Israeli politics, defining it’s political landscape.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

How Indispensable is Waze and WhatsApp to You?

By Jewish Press News Desk

80% of Israelis have WhatsApp, and 70% believe they can't live without the app.

Shiloh Musings

2015 (5775) Israeli Elections Polls and Pundits Trying to Control Results‏

By Batya Medad

The Likud falls in the Center where Bibi wants it. But how many voters want a parve/neutral party?

Op-Eds

The Straightforward Message of the Arabs VS. The Convoluted Jewish Argument

By Daniel Grynglas

Israel must develop it's truthful message to be as clear & simple to comprehend as the Arab's lies

Op-Eds

Aristotle and Jewish Thought: A Harmonious Encounter

By Howard Zik

2 basic aspects of Aristotelian thought remarkably like Jewish thought: "Involvement" & "Purpose"

Goldstein on Gelt

Why Marketing Today Isn't Just a Load of Hype

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

Marketing isn’t only about selling a product, the “power of eventually” will help you to succeed.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israel Building Undersea Barrier against Hezbollah

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel is extending the land barrier on the northern border  to reach undersea, west of Rosh HaNIkra to stop Hezbollah terrorist divers from trying to infiltrate into Israel The censor has barred publishing the length of the barrier, designed to stop Hezbollah divers, submarines and swimmers. Israel also has built an undersea barrier off the […]

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