Likud minister says he’s ‘sure’ Pedro Sanchez didn’t mean to interfere in internal affairs, accuses protesters of trying to ‘harm our international standing’
Arab analyst Ahmad Abu Zouhari has written that the balance of power between Israel and the “opposition axis” has changed, and Israel will pay a very heavy price in the next military conflict. In an article in Hamas’ official newspaper, Falastin, Abu Zouhari writes that Israel is currently in a fearful situation in several respects:
Supreme leader, president host Iraqi PM in Tehran; Raisi emphasizes common interests with neighbor, says Washington disregards region’s interests
Court rules short notice and method of announcing walkout for grades 10-11 over low wages is unlawful
Former Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman, who heads the Yisrael Beytenu party, spoke at a protest in Be’er Sheva, calling for an end to the negotiations on the proposed judicial reform. The National Unity and Yesh Atid parties are currently holding negotiations with the coalition regarding the exact details of the judicial reform, in the hopes
(New York Jewish Week) &mdash Ansche Chesed, a historic Conservative synagogue located in a large, Romanesque- and Byzantine-inspired building on the Upper West Side, has completed an $8 million, two-year renovation project. The updates to the landmarked 53,000-square-foot building, which began construction in 1927, included adding an elevator, which will improve the building”s accessibility tripling
Bipartisan group says despite sanctions, Iran’s oil exports jumped 35% last year, with proceeds used to sponsor attacks on US citizens
Knesset Economic Committee chair David Bitan says PM must take lead on overhaul compromise talks and if justice minister doesn’t like it, ‘the door is open’
Harold Kushner, one of the most influential congregational rabbis of the 20th century whose works of popular theology reached millions of people outside the synagogue, has died. Kushner, who turned 88 on April 3, died Friday in Canton, Massachusetts, just miles from the synagogue where he had been rabbi laureate for more than three decades.
On Sunday and Monday (30 April-1 May), Speaker McCarthy will arrive at the Knesset at the invitation of Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana (Likud). Speaker McCarthy will head a delegation of 16 House members, in his first international visit since entering office. McCarthy will address the Knesset Plenum in the opening meeting of the Summer
April 27 & 28, 2023 – Parsha Acharey-Kedoshim 5783 Candle Lighting 4.27.23 / 1st Iyar 5783, NYC – 7:31 pm Shabbos Parsha Acharey-Kedoshim A Vision for Unity in Israel Book review by David M. Weinberg “Readers of this magazine know Rabbi Doron Perez as a master organizer and motivator who has revitalized the World Mizrachi
Used Only Once The Torah states in the weekly portion (Acharei Mot) that the High Priest had a special set of garments he donned on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur. It was unlike the garments he wore all year round: eight garments woven from gold and wool. On the Day of
The female driver who was arrested Friday on suspicion of killing Ma”ayan David Domnovitch in a collision on Israel’s Independence Day has a history of drunk driving, Channel 13 News reported. According to the report, the woman has been caught driving under the influence of alcohol in the past, and following that her license was
Among the many honors accruing to King Charles III in advance of his coronation next week: a new version of a traditional prayer performed by a British-Jewish children”s choir. United Synagogue, the union of British Orthodox synagogues, commissioned a new recording of “Adon Olam,” a prayer perhaps most recognizable as the conclusion of Shabbat (Sabbath)
Famous customers, in town for The Boss’s concert, enjoy seafood meal before posing with staff for photo
Rallies held nationwide for 17th straight weekend; coalition not expected to advance legislation before passage of state budget at end of May
Officials say body of man, in his 50s, had apparently been in the forest for several weeks
Sources in the coalition estimate that if the negotiations on the judicial reform fail, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be under pressure to move forward with the reform, Ulpan Shishi reported. According to the sources, Netanyahu may find himself facing an ultimatum issued by the reform’s supporters, both within the Likud and among the coalition
The question of where countries keep their embassies in Israel has become a debate that perpetually attracts controversy around the globe. In Paraguay, ahead of a national election on Sunday, the question is far from decided. Since former US President Donald Trump moved the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 2018,
Military wing of Gaza-ruling terror group has for years appealed for cryptocurrency donations, despite crackdown by Israeli and American authorities
Two women found dead laying over two children in effort to protect them; gunman is believed to have killed group after they asked him to stop firing gun in backyard
69-year-old Turkish president appears healthy at aviation festival, stresses government’s achievements as he faces toughest challenge yet
International forum in Doha set to discuss steps forward, but demonstrators equate any deal with country’s rulers as infringing on their rights
Wall Street Journal says aging A-10 Warthogs upgraded to be equipped with 113-kilogram precision-guided GBU-39/B munitions, following recent attacks on US forces in Syria, Iraq
Researcher cites Russia’s growing cooperation with Tehran and Islamic Republic’s use of stolen Western parts in drones now being used against Kyiv
Likud voters want gov’t to focus on declining economy, Haredi parties want draft exemption law, religious Zionist voters want continued judicial reform. Can PM satisfy them all?
Sultan Alneyadi steps out of the International Space Station in exercise hailed by Abu Dhabi as a ‘milestone’
At least 512 people confirmed dead and 4,193 wounded, with actual numbers feared to be far higher; UN says situation in Darfur ‘alarming’
Influential congressional leader wrote bestselling theological guide after his son was diagnosed with fatal premature aging condition progeria
Statement blasts legislation’s supporters who trampled on images of senior legal figures; ex-Supreme Court Justice Yoram Danziger, Nobel winner Aaron Ciechanover speak in Tel Aviv
Authorities in Moscow-controlled region say site in Sevastopol attacked by UAV; no injuries reported
National security adviser says nation’s enemies shouldn’t mistake internal divisions for weakness; says premier committed to thwarting nuclear Iran, advancing Saudi Arabia ties
While publicly saying they are in the race to win, some believe contenders expect former US president to be on top of ticket and are instead using platform to vie for VP position
Deserted but pristine streets show power of repressive authoritarian regime, whose vaunted neutrality may prove an obstacle to Israeli security aims
Court also fines messaging app for failing to assist investigation into neo-Nazi activity on social networks related to violence in schools
Gazan authorities say 172 residents arrived at border crossing with Egypt after escaping conflict that has left hundreds dead
16-year-old dead, another wounded in incident on Highway 6, and 2 men injured by gunfire in Jerusalem, after string of killings across Israel this week
With much at stake for Diaspora Jews in the proposed judicial overhaul, Jewish Federations of North America leaders welcome protests, and a pluralism of opinions, at their confab
Rendition of prayer song will be sung by school choirs at monarch’s ceremony next month
In a country notoriously slow to accept responsibility for mistakes and distance itself from its occupiers, a discussion on collaboration might soon take place in the open
Florida governor hoped 1st trade mission abroad would boost his foreign policy resume ahead of expected presidential run, but he’s instead contending with lawsuit at home
No immediate reports of casualties or damage in attack in central Syria; comes days after reported Israeli artillery strikes fired across border
This summer in the Catskills, programs will place plaques in town centers, open pop-up exhibits, hold a festival and comedy show to commemorate and celebrate Jewish heyday
Iran on Friday aired footage of Iranian navy commandos conducting a helicopter-borne raid to seize a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, The Associated Press reported. The Turkish-managed, Chinese-owned Advantage Sweet was captured on Thursday and represents the latest seizure by Iran amid tensions with the US over Iran”s advancing nuclear program. While
Israel carried out an air strike near the city of Homs in western Syria overnight Friday, the official Syrian news agency SANA reported. According to the report, Syria’s air defense systems were activated against “hostile targets” over Homs and intercepted some of the missiles. Several fires broke out south of Homs as a result of
The armed wing of the Hamas terrorist group announced on Thursday it would stop receiving fundraising via the cryptocurrency bitcoin, a method it has used for years, citing an increase in “hostile” activity against donors, according to Reuters. “This comes out of concern about the safety of donors and to spare them any harm,” the
