07 March 2019

With hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, Jerusalem-based Bashar Murad challenges gender stereotypes

“She is a good girl as is her name... the gentiles have laid their eyes on her on her to subvert her honor," states a letter from 1754.

This is the fourth forest the Belgian Christian Evangelical community has established with KKL-JNF to express friendship and support for Israel.

The Berlin-based daily paper Tagesspiegel queried Mohammaddin bin Ketapi about whether his country is safe for homosexuals and Jews

"You want a resolution? Condemn all forms of bigotry," Sarsour said concerning the proposed resolution. "All forms of bigotry are unacceptable."

The Arab Women’s Organization of Jordan (AWO) held a conference on March 6 to shed light on issues relating to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

The video displays the all-male heads of the various parties running in the upcoming elections before displaying the majority woman leadership of the New Right Party.

Researchers at Israel's Weizmann Institute found a sustainable way to eliminate a parasitic crop killer that caused hunger and famine in sub-Saharan Africa.

"They erupted in dances of joy to have made it back to the Holy Land after 2,000 years of longing," said A.Y. Katsof, head of The Heart of Israel.

Hamas made multiple claims in its arguments against its inclusion on the EU terror list. All of these claims were rejected or withdrawn.

"Barghouti and his brother carried out a shooting attack near the settlement of Ofra on December 9, 2018, in which baby, Amiad Yisrael, was murdered and seven others were wounded," the IDF said.

Restaurant management, innovative techniques and good old fashion Jewish cooking are being planned to strengthen Israel's north with the creation of a culinary institute and food-tech quarter.

With pleasant weather expected for the weekend, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority has announced a packed list of activities for the weekend.

While the types of industry and business that JNF-USA is helping to bring to both areas are unique to each location, the methods and principles the organization practices are remarkably similar.

... for male lone soldiers

They decided on a beer that is a lighter version of the very popular India Pale Ale (IPA) style.

Chairman of the municipality Avichai Avraham assumed the chairmanship three years ago, seeking to improve employee conditions without resorting to sanctions and strikes.

A lot of people here live in this sort of escapist bubble and in those years it was very prominent.

Plans to build new housing in the city may create a degree of chaos.

"Al-Asqa TV promotes all the components of Palestinian terror, including murder of Jews, suicide bombings, kidnapping of soldiers, bombing our cites and destruction of Israel."

Given the proximity of the event to International Women’s Day, one of the questions asked will relate to developments in the status of women from the period of ancient Persia to present-day Iran.

A dramatic decrease was recorded over the past 10 years in the fertility rates of Arab women, both in the country as a whole and in Jerusalem.

The movie opens in the 1960s with a weak framing device – the adult Gary (Pierre Niney) and his then-wife, writer Lesley Blanch (Catherine McCormack) – are in Mexico when he starts writing.

German choreographer Marco Goecke brings his iconic work ‘Nichts’ to Kamea Dance Company.

A new exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, celebrates a decade of the Haim Shiff Prize for Figurative-Realist Art.

DeLaney Westfall and Isaac Sutton bring their New York show tune revue to the Jewish state.

Online bookings: https://telfed.smarticket.co.il/en/.

The exhibit also has examples of civil engineering machines that reveal the inventiveness of Da Vinci’s mind in the areas of mechanics as well as hydraulics.

In the letter, Gantz went on to say that reports were intended to hurt him politically, since Israel Hayom "is acting in the service of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."

A police declaration filed on Sunday with the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court against Arafat Irfaiya of Hebron on suspicion of the murder had already indicated that the indictment was on the way.

As part of the exchange, several American cadets spent several months in Israel training and learning alongside soldiers in the Naval Officers Course at Haifa University.

Set in the decadent 1920's during the prohibition period in Chicago, USA,

“It was interesting to have people who have their origin in Turkey, but they are not all living in Turkey at the moment,” Erel states.

The Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem hotel hosts Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace Versailles’ chef Frederic Larquemin.

Balkan is on track to create a new niche for kosher cuisine.

No detail is too small for owners of Japanese kosher restaurant Nini Hachi.

The musical is based on the book by James Lapine with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

“I knew I wanted to be something special, that I wanted to do something big, for the country.”

It’s one of those rare cold nights in Israel when you can see your own breath...

The Herzog family experienced the Holocaust, survived communism and became the epitome of the American dream.

Islamic State’s ‘former first lady’ makes a controversial visit to Temple Shalom.

Photos and styling: PASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN and DROR COHEN.

Purim is here and it’s time to stock up on sweet treats and some wine.

"It's imperative that today's young people come face to face with the consequences of unchecked hatred," said Rabbi Reuven Mintz, director of the Chabad Center in Newport Beach, California.

Photos: HADAR YAHAV and MANU GREENSPAN

This enabled the new Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, to overcome the serious financial crisis he faced when he came to power last August.

An interview with Heather Johnston, executive director of the US-Israel Education Association.

Vaknin doesn’t have any scars on her body from bullets or other battle wounds and she’s not eager for Israel to go to war, but she always wanted to be a doctor.

IDF strikes Hamas targets after a mortar is fired toward southern Israel.

Oh, the pitter-patter of little feet. Everywhere. All the time. No, not my children – I don’t have any, but perhaps yours?

Is there a connection among these three central themes? Is this some gradual process that leads to a defined goal?

“Omar may be in violation of a federal statute for fundraising for two Muslim Brotherhood charities that seek to destroy America,” she claimed.

Tom Bower’s biography of Jeremy Corbyn portrays Labour leader as lacking any kind of moral compass.

Orthodoxy’s greatest test.

"Venture capital has typically been the most esoteric, exclusive investment activity in the world - it’s the stuff of TV shows or movies," said Medved, CEO and founder of OurCrowd.

Matti Friedman’s latest work delves into the history of the Mizrahi Jewish immigrants who infiltrated Arab communities to spy and gather intelligence.

“I remember my father telling us, ‘A Jew must always be ready to leave his country, as we never know when antisemitism will force us out, often with just the shirt on our back.

Dershowitz is selling special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on his investigation with an introduction by the outspoken Harvard law professor himself.

“Apart from ideology, what keeps you in Israel?”

It would seem surprising that the very last message given by the Bible to the Jewish people would be devoid of the mention of God. It would do us well to examine that final message.

Upon 50 years since his passing.

The text calls on Saudi authorities to release detained activists and cooperate with a UN-led probe into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Alleged criminal activities by Bitan receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels and a promise to receive apartments as bribes relate to the years 2011 to 2017.

All five soldiers are accused of abusing and beating Palestinian detainees who had been arrested for possible involvement in the Givat Asaf terrorist attack in December.

It illustrates the importance of going into something with all the facts and making sure that one’s allies are on side before potentially overplaying one’s hand.

Weighing about 80 kg, the TIGR can handle suspicious packages, hazardous materials and intelligence gathering.

"It is not only punishable, it is also offensive to both victims and relatives, and it can be a violent and deeply unpleasant experience for both children, young people and adults to watch it."

Manafort was convicted after prosecutors accused him of hiding from the U.S. government millions of dollars he earned as a consultant for Ukraine's former pro-Russia government.

When the survivors were finally liberated by the US army, only 350 Jewish women were still alive.

Since January, more than 20,000 ISIS supporters have surrendered to the Syrian Democratic Forces from the last ISIS-held enclave east of the Euphrates river.

Liberman said in past elections, polls consistently predicted his party’s support incorrectly. He also cited incorrect polls ahead of the last presidential election in the United States.

Last week, Labour suspended a lawmaker who is close to party leader Jeremy Corbyn and said it would investigate his conduct after remarks he made over the party’s handling of antisemitism accusations

Speculation that Moishe's Bake Shop could reopen running rampant among babka and strudel devotees.

The website 'Israelvotes2019' helps groups plan a virtual race.

A Pakistan-based Islamist group claimed responsibility for the bombing in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

The campaign, called “Women are flocking to the voting booths,” alludes to a statement Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made about Israeli Arabs ahead of the 2015 elections.

India accuses Pakistan of harboring militants, which Islamabad denies.

The Congolose have lived in Israel some 15 years.

Consistent with the company’s traditions, the new KIND® bars are made with wholesome ingredients and achieve a balance between health and taste.

Israeli icon reflects on her long and winding hoops journey across the world over two decades.

SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries engineers completed the maneuver at 3:11 p.m. local time.

Omar renewed controversy over her Israel stance last weekend when she questioned "the political influence in this country that says it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign country."

Palestinian newspaper Al-Hayat Al-Jadida cited "democracy and free speech" as the reasons it would not apologize for calling US President Trump's special envoy Jason Greenblatt a mongoloid.

When it comes to economic participation and opportunity, Israel finishes in a lowly 66th place.

"Hamas must understand that [the IDF] will respond to any manifestation of aggression with double the force. It is better that they understand this now, rather than later."

Much care has to go into ensuring that CBD products are of a high standard, so the end-user can ultimately experience the benefits for which it was intended.

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

What exactly has this group of women achieved, and do any of their successes extend beyond the Western Wall plaza?

The permits for the Jordanians are designed to allow them to work in the hotel industry in the southern city of Eilat, which is close to the border with Jordan.

“Israel is a strategic partner and a strategic ally,” Tural Karimili from Azerbaijan's Innovation Agency. “Today, 50% of Israel’s oil comes from Azerbaijan."

The EU General Court rejected all the arguments Hamas presented, meaning EU funds aimed for Hamas are still frozen.

New regulations signed by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked on Thursday are specifically to be used against Amnesty International.

The four victims were Israeli couple Miriam and Emmanuel Riva, along with a young Belgian employee of the museum, Alexandre Strens, and French volunteer Dominique Sabrier.

The good news is that Gantz has little to no chance of heading the next government. He couldn’t even sustain positive press coverage for a full week.

Israelis have a lot to learn about the Diaspora, just as Jews in America have a lot more they can learn about Israel.

A report detailing BDS goes way beyond attempts to shoot down Tel Aviv as the host of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. This is about shooting down Israel, period.

Antisemites have found the Internet to be an effective way of spreading their hate to an unimaginable number of people, World Jewish Congress CEO and executive vice president Robert Singer noted.

In other words, reporting the news – and boy, was it news – is what makes you immoral and a leftist? Have we gone crazy?

The exception to this rule, it turns out, is a woman whose accusations could cause problems for the only candidate who poses a threat to Netanyahu’s continued premiership.

What a difference a year makes. In Israel in 2019, the first association I have with balloons is one of danger.

Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov this week addressed an event hosted by the Israel Council on Foreign Relations under the auspices of the World Jewish Congress.

Behind the scenes of the offense against Jason Greenblatt.

If Netanyahu wins the elections – that there might not be any renewal of a genuine peace process in the foreseeable future.

The real dispute between Israel and the Palestinians is around the future of eastern Jerusalem and Area C of Judea and Samaria.

There are several questions but few answers as to why the nearly 8,000 members of the remaining Jewish community in Ethiopia are still awaiting approval to immigrate to Israel.

If Netanyahu chooses a path of rhetoric to fight corruption charges, it would be a clear sign of the fall from grace of the man who has led Israel for the last decade.

Despite claims that Benny Gantz was an excellent commander, it doesn’t mean he’ll be a good politician

Nowhere in a letter from the Green Party was there a calling for an end to the Palestinian war on nature.

Israel’s tax treaties and the OECD Multilateral Instrument refine these criteria for foreign companies.

Kudos to Jon Medved, who has been at the forefront of the Israeli tech revolution for decades, for putting on this amazing event

TailorMed was founded to change that broken dynamic, from the patient level to the hospital level, and it started by focusing on one of the leading drivers of healthcare costs.

No new beginnings in sight for ravaged Syria.

Moshe Kahlon squandered his political calling, and left an economic mess.

This is the first time in recent memory that Congress has been so publicly divided on issues relating to American Jews and Israel.

Who could have known then that the election would end up as exciting as it has become?

On International Women’s Day, we took a look at the situation of women in the current election and Israel’s progress over the years.

Which cases would Bibi win and lose and what jail time is at stake?

Greenblatt said he hopes that people on the outside “will focus on the good, and see the possibilities of a brighter future. And if the two sides are willing to engage, they will be the ones to work through the tough issues.”