Israeli Experts Announce Discovery Of New Dead Sea Scrolls
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday announced the discovery of dozens of new Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing a biblical text found in a desert cave and believed hi...
Thousands Celebrate Rabbi Nachman’s Birthday In Uman
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Thousands of Breslav chasidim who were unable to travel to Uman for the past year gathered in the Ukrainian city to celebrate the birthday of Rabbi Nachman of...
Tear-Jerking Performance Of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Waters’ By Shalva Band With Emirati Musicians
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In an historic performance which took place in Jerusalem Monday, the Shalva Band, a musical group comprising musicians with special needs, performed in colla...
Netanyahu Reveals: ‘Four More Peace Agreements With Arab Countries Imminent’
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — At an election campaign meeting Monday in Rishon Letzion, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu revealed that there are four more peace agreements with Ar...
‘Haredi’ Duo Takes Israeli Comedy World By Storm
JERUSALEM (JNS) - Efi Skakovsky and Meni Wakshtock, two haredi comedians, have managed to shatter stereotypes by proving to secular Israelis that being haredi doesn’t mean you can’...
At Surprise 70th Birthday Party For Shlomo Werdiger, PM Netanyahu Offers Congratulations
NEW YORK (VINnews) — A surprise party was held Sunday night in honor of the 70th birthday of the Chairman of Agudath Israel of America and CEO of sportswear line, OuterStuff, Shlom...
Kosher Bacon Or Kosher Facon?
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Can a kashrus agency certify as kosher a restaurant which serves products which are imitations of "treif" (non-kosher) foods? Is a person allowed to eat such ...
Israel Police Says Will Probe Sex Abuse Claims Against Rescue Chief
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Sunday said they were opening an investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the former head of Israel's renowned ZAKA rescue service.
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Israel Unveils Guided Mortar System For Future Urban Warfare
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli Defense Ministry on Sunday said it has completed development of a new guided mortar system, giving the army a formidable new weapon against enemies emb...
Israeli PM Avoided Saudi Airspace Because Of Houthi Missiles
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was deterred from flying to the United Arab Emirates through Saudi Arabian airspace last week because of the thre...
Former US Ambassador To Israel Joins International Board Of United Hatzalah
JERUSALEM (JNS) - The Israeli first-responder organization United Hatzalah announced on Thursday that it was “expanding its international board and bringing on some remarkable peop...
Avigdor Liberman: ‘I Would Take Chareidim On Wheelbarrow To Nearest Garbage Dump’
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Yisrael Beitenu leader Avigdor Liberman broke new records this weekend in inciting against the Chareidi public. In a Friday night interview on Channel 12, Lib...
Israel’s Rescue Chief Steps Down Over Sexual Assault Claims
JERUSALEM (AP) — The head of Israel's renowned ZAKA rescue service stepped down from his post on Friday and relinquished a prestigious national prize amid sexual assault allegation...
Israel, Greece, Cyprus Hold Naval Drill As They Deepen Ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday that it has conducted a joint naval exercise with Greece and Cyprus, in the latest sign of increased cooperation among three count...
Sara Netanyahu, Wife Of Israeli PM, Recovering After Surgery
JERUSALEM (AP) — Sara Netanyahu, the wife of the Israeli prime minister, is recovering after having her appendix removed, his office said Friday.
She was hospitalized with appen...
Israeli Study Finds Vaccinated Mothers Pass Coronavirus Antibodies To Newborns
JERUSALEM (JNS) - A new Israeli study found that breastfeeding mothers vaccinated against the coronavirus are able to pass on antibodies to their babies through breast milk.
“En...
IDF Said To Be First Army To Achieve Herd Immunity Against COVID-19
JERUSALEM (JNS) - The Israel Defense Forces is the first military in the world to have achieved herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus, a top IDF official said on Thursday.
Ac...
Israeli PM Cancels UAE Trip, Citing Disagreement With Jordan
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it called off the Israeli leader’s visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing disagreements with the Jor...
Florida Holocaust Survivor Reunited With Childhood Friend 80 Years After Losing Contact
NEW YORK (JTA) — Holocaust survivors who were best friends in Germany were reunited more than 80 years after they last saw each other.
Betty Grebenschikoff from St. Petersburg, ...
Shuvu Children Visit Gedolim Who Tested Them Prior To Siyum Hashas
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The notion that a secular Israeli boy whose parents have little connection to Judaism would even consider learning in a school which teaches Torah is utterly ...