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Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:27:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 https://www.jewishpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/JP-Logo-200.jpg https://www.jewishpress.com 32 32 https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/un/un-official-leaving-post-in-jerusalem-says-israel-wont-extend-visa/2024/08/03/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 19:26:07 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=701453 Israel is refusing to extend visas for a significant portion of U.N. staff and other non-governmental organizations.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/multimedia/video-picks/watch-united-hatzalah-emt-saves-family-from-burning-building-in-jerusalem/2024/08/02/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:46:18 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=701401 "One of United Hatzalah's bravest, Yechiel Stern from Jerusalem, heroically climbed a burning building to save an entire family."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/archaeology-news/huge-second-temple-era-quarry-discovered-on-jerusalems-mount-hotzvim/2024/08/01/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:40:51 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=701273 "It can be assumed, with a great deal of caution, that at least some of the stones that were carved here were used as paving slabs for the streets of Jerusalem."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/religious-women-present-innovative-technologies-at-jerusalem-hackathon/2024/07/28/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:30:18 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=700520 The 26-hour hackathon drew 120 female students from JCT's Tal, Tvuna, and Lustig campuses. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/pm-dm-refute-ben-gvirs-claim-status-quo-changed-on-temple-mount/2024/07/24/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:26:25 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699961 The right of Jews to pray on the Temple Mount, where today three mosques are located, has long been controversial.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/temple-mount-har-habayit/ben-gvir-alienates-allies-by-allowing-jewish-prayer-on-temple-mount/2024/07/24/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:21:11 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699843 "I remember the days when they shouted at me 'Allah Akbar' and I shouted back at them 'Shema Israel' and was arrested."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/left-vs-right/hostage-bereaved-families-demonstrate-outside-netanyahus-residence-demanding-total-victory-over-hamas/2024/07/22/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:19:12 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699525 The right-wing folks didn’t set fire to the pavement or clash with police.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/settlements-israel/netanyahu-submits-declaration-rejecting-hague-courts-ruling-on-occupation/2024/07/21/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:21:50 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699417 The resolution was composed without input from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/archaeology-news/archaeologists-uncover-jerusalems-monumental-fortifications/2024/07/21/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 06:33:46 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699358 Over the past 150 years, many attempts have been made by researchers and archaeologists to trace the route of the northern fortification of Jerusalem.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/judea-samaria-israel/icj-rules-israel-acting-illegally-in-judea-and-samaria/2024/07/19/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:40:14 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699270 Israel quickly denounced the decision.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/the-knesset/knesset-approves-in-1st-reading-law-banning-foreign-missions-in-palestinian-jerusalem/2024/07/19/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:15:17 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699226 Should the international community recognize a State of Palestine there would be a rush to plant dozens of foreign consulates that would operate outside Israeli jurisdiction.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/temple-mount-har-habayit/ben-gvir-storms-temple-mount-arabs-and-shas-minister-upset/2024/07/18/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:07:09 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699036 In Arab reports, every visit to the Temple Mount is a storming of Al Aqsa, and every Jewish visitor is a settler.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/flames-threaten-homes-in-jerusalems-gilo-neighborhood/2024/07/04/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:30:48 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=697084 Evacuations were initiated for those living in the first row of homes.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/two-arrested-for-setting-fire-near-idf-base-on-mt-scopus/2024/07/03/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:07:33 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=696852 Arson has become a popular form of terrorism among Palestinian Authority and Israeli Arabs. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/palestinian-authority/jewish-man-84-escapes-arab-mob-lynching-in-qalandia/2024/06/30/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:31:44 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=696287 A week ago Saturday, Amnon Mokhtar, 66, from Petah Tikva, was murdered in a shooting attack in Qalqilya.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/islamists-news/former-jerusalem-mufti-indicted-for-inciting-terror/2024/06/26/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:04:14 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695965 Sheikh Ekrima Sabri was appointed by Yasser Arafat, and served as Mufti of Jerusalem from 1994-2006.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/large-fire-threatens-idf-ofrit-military-base-on-mt-scopus/2024/06/26/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:23:46 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695889 Police suspect the fire was lit by arsonists and are searching for suspects in the area.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/support-for-israel-grows-argentine-senator-pledges-to-back-embassy-move-to-jerusalem/2024/06/23/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:32:07 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695476 Argentine Senator pledges support for moving embassy to Jerusalem, echoing new President's commitment.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/archaeology-news/early-20th-century-british-coats-of-arms-discovered-on-jerusalem-building-walls/2024/06/10/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:59:23 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693758 There’s also the shield of Jewish aristocrat Sir Edward Stern (1854-1933), uncle of philanthropist Vera Salomons.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/temple-mount-har-habayit/1500-jews-visit-temple-mount-on-jerusalem-day/2024/06/06/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:32:37 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693350 The holiday marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Temple Mount, Western Wall and eastern side of the city, as well as Judea and Samaria.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/left-vs-right/on-jerusalem-day-labor-chairman-yair-golan-calls-for-a-divided-jerusalem/2024/06/06/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:19:22 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693340 Man, I’d hate to spend quality time inside this man’s head.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/media/social-media/most-popular-video-on-arab-social-networks-jerusalem-day-multitudes-at-the-kotel/2024/06/06/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:35:46 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693333 Tthe Arabs understand that the key to Jewish life on God's Little Acre is the Temple Mount. Now it’s time for the Jews to get the message.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/israels-national-archives-releases-10000-files-of-city-census-by-jerusalems-civil-guard/2024/06/05/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:24:50 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693211 The Israel State Archives invites the public to search the site according to names and addresses. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/jerusalem-day-2024-tefillin-and-prayers-on-the-temple-mount/2024/06/05/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:27:52 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693128 Beyadenu: "Ascenders are not afraid to wave the Israeli flag, sing Hallel, dance and rejoice at the liberation of Jerusalem."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/ahead-of-jerusalem-day-population-tops-1-million/2024/06/03/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:28:48 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=692740 Housing construction in Israel's capital hit a new high in 2023. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/eye-on-palestine/unrwa-ordered-to-vacate-jerusalem-offices-over-lease-violations/2024/05/30/ Thu, 30 May 2024 07:25:21 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=692288 Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King noted,"They’re building illegal buildings, they have petrol stations in places they’re not allowed to have."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/jewish-news/antisemitism-news/its-like-1452-in-jerusalem-and-this-time-its-the-jews-punishing-the-spaniards/2024/05/27/ Mon, 27 May 2024 07:21:24 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=691751 The ban on Judea and Samaria Arabs setting foot in the Jerusalem consulate will come into effect as of July 6, 2024.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/archaeology-news/2300-year-old-gold-ring-discovered-in-city-of-david/2024/05/27/ Mon, 27 May 2024 06:38:40 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=691741 The gold ring find and other discoveries show the city’s healthy economy and even its elite status.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/jerusalem/forest-fire-threatens-homes-kindergartens-in-jerusalems-har-homa-neighborhood/2024/05/19/ Sun, 19 May 2024 16:10:52 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=690689 Due to the weather, Fire and Rescue Commissioner Rabbi Tafser Eyal Caspi signed an order this weekend prohibiting bonfires anywhere except in specially designated locations.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/multimedia/video-picks/committed-to-studying-5-religions-in-6-months-content-creator-nas-daily-loves-judaism/2024/05/19/ Sun, 19 May 2024 07:45:12 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=690632 In his latest video, Nuseir, who has upwards of 60 million followers around the globe, talks about Judaism.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/europe/netherlands-to-examine-appropriate-time-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem/2024/05/16/ Thu, 16 May 2024 14:01:11 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=690413 The plan was approved by lawmakers of the four political parties seeking for form a Dutch governing coalition.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israeli-arabs/watch-ambulance-driver-caught-with-eight-illegal-pa-arab-workers/2024/05/12/ Sun, 12 May 2024 14:23:03 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=689866 The incident occurred on Route 44 at the Ofer checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/on-campus/jerusalem-college-offers-safe-haven-programs-for-us-students-fearing-antisemitism/2024/05/08/ Wed, 08 May 2024 08:08:47 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=689273 JCT is offering accelerated enrollment for transfer students completing the current semester and those applying for admission in the Fall, as well as staff opportunities for faculty members.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/europe/czech-republic-to-move-its-embassy-to-jerusalem/2024/05/05/ Sun, 05 May 2024 08:27:05 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688836 This move is contrary to EU policy, which refuses to recognize the Holy City as Israel’s capital.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/middle-east/turkey/turkish-nationals-attack-in-jerusalem-draws-attention-to-jihad-tourism-trend/2024/05/03/ Fri, 03 May 2024 11:21:46 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688785 There is a surge in reports of Turks participating in disturbances on the Temple Mount. It is widely believed that these individuals are backed by the Turkish government and institutions. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/temple-mount-har-habayit/500-jews-to-wave-israeli-flags-on-the-temple-mount-on-independence-day/2024/05/02/ Thu, 02 May 2024 09:59:37 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688534 Former MK Aryeh Eldad and Rabbi Aryeh Cohen were detained by the police on the Mount after refusing to comply with illegal orders.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/archaeology-news/radiocarbon-study-determines-dates-of-city-of-david-artifacts-matching-them-to-biblical-events/2024/05/02/ Thu, 02 May 2024 07:55:17 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688515 The researchers accurately dated the walls built in Jerusalem during the First Temple period and identified areas of extensive construction during the reign of the kings of Judah.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/terrorism-news/man-injured-in-jerusalem-stabbing-attack-terrorist-neutralized/2024/04/30/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:20:28 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688377 The police suspect that the terrorist is a tourist residing in Turkey.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/temple-mount-har-habayit/ben-gvir-visits-temple-mount-during-birkat-cohanim-ceremony/2024/04/25/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:43 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=687952 Tens of thousands of Jewish worshippers participated in the semi-annual Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/terrorism-news/terrorist-ramming-in-jerusalem-during-chametz-burning-3-lightly-injured/2024/04/22/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:24:32 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=687601 Two terrorists fled the scene on foot and an improvised Carlo gun was found on their escape route.]]>