09 September 2021

Twenty years after 9/11, the lessons of that day are still inconclusive. It was traumatizing for a generation.

I clearly remember the announcement coming on the loudspeaker, a few minutes into class, that a plane had struck one of the twin towers.

We always remember where we were during momentous events. The tragedy of 9/11 left a scar on our memories, never to be forgotten.

Ever since the November 1928 White Paper, the blowing of the shofar, the ram’s horn, among other customs, had been prohibited at the Western Wall — Much to the chagrin of the Irgun.

Yom Kippur isn't the easiest of days — But it can be even more difficult when traveling from the US to Israel.

The great tragedy of our generation is that for many of us, even as we enter Yom Kippur and observe its laws, there is no longer a feeling of pahad, of trembling before God.

The researchers studied the behaviors of over 4,300 different cats, spanning 26 different breeds.

Professor Reichman founded the Interdisciplinary Center in May of 1994 with 240 students — Today Reichman University boasts more than 9,000.

The holiday season is a perfect time for hikes in Israel — Here are four free great family-friendly hikes for September.

Want the perfect foods to break fast? Check out recipes for limonana; subye/papitada (melon seed drink); falooda siv (apple drink); orange cake and sesame cookies

Two rare stone balls have been discovered in an eroding burial tomb off the coast of Scotland

Sometimes it takes the precious questions of a tot to remind you of what’s really important in your life and how you want to be spending your time.

Here are the reasons that Israel is lovable from a teen’s point of view.

Around 30,000 hassidim traveled to Uman this year to pray near the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage, some 10,000 of whom arrived early.

Biking the capital is an electrifying experience on electric rental bikes.

This high holiday season, please remember to forget.

Pashtun practices include circumcision on the eighth day and refraining from mixing meat and milk — Is there a connection to ancient Hebrews?

You ask the questions, the three latte ladies provide the answers!

Being a pastoral counselor to find the secret for emerging from the darkness.

Joel C. Rosenberg has gained access to some of the world’s leading political figures and held in-depth discussions with them.

Why is a punishment in the Torah described as "the concealment of God’s face" , and what is the meaning of this?

The notion that Moses received everything on the mountain in the Book of Exodus runs into considerable problems, as our sages knew.

There is enormous importance to the invitation of “today” if we only open ourselves up to such a possibility. It is such a powerful mechanism that it can bring about redemption.

Justice Department lawyer: “What is wrong, cruel and harsh is serving a Nazi killing unit during the Holocaust and lying about it to enter Canada.”

"I always think of my grandparents who didn’t survive, and how much it must mean to them that their descendants are living in the only place on earth that we can call home."

Several dozen Sabbath hikers were assaulted as they toured a biblical site and abandoned Palestinian village.

As a commander in Hebron, Dror Weinberg made efforts to see that holy sites were kept open and accessible. One of those sites was the Tomb of Abner.

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

The pitfalls of instillation and hidden prices are almost enough to deter a potential purchaser.

The capital’s skyline is changing radically without any real public debate on the matter.

Join the Foreign Service and see the world is the old adage — And applies to the adventures of US diplomat Lisa Bess Wishman.

The attack took place amid a series of violent incidents in the German city.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Don't know what to do in Jerusalem the coming week? Here's a list of suggestions.

My biggest complaint about sushi in Israel is that some places skimp on the fish, which is of course the most expensive ingredient. Here the sushi had plenty of fish.

The Taliban were pressed to allow the departures by US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad.

A car crash on a road leading to an airport left one Israeli dead and 10 injured.

The declaration passed by countries participating in the 2001 conference in Durban only mentions one country by name as a perpetrator of racism: Israel.

Until now, the age limit for free access to contraception in France was 18 years. This comes after Texas banned abortion in pregnancies after six weeks.

Bar-Lev form commission of inquiry into prisoners’ escape.

Do you need another reason to get vaccinated? New findings show that having a viral disease in pregnancy can affect the future health of your child.

The burial site was used in the early Bronze Age and the Jutes took it over 2,500 years later.

Just eight cups: This simple step will protect your heart. A new study has revealed another very surprising reason to be strict about drinking a sufficient amount of water daily.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 15

In August, about 10,000 dunams of forests in the Judean mountains were burned, with millions of trees and thousands of animals affected.

The Ministry of Economy launched an initiative that will assist hi-tech Israeli waste-reduction and recycling companies by connecting them to growing international demand for green technologies.

The three suspects were arrested last month. Aronov was arrested a few days before Kaplonov and Goltzman.

FM calls for IAEA condemnation of Iran, which Russia opposes.

Top Fatah official visits families of escaped inmates as Day of Rage commences.

"The problem we have with the third doses is: we have not seen enough science behind them," Africa CDC said of coronavirus vaccines.

Snyk's technology is used by developers to identify vulnerabilities in their software and by teams at large companies like Google and Salesforce.

"Do you think if Yossi Cohen comes, they won't authorize him?" a Likud official said. "The party won't say no to a game-changer."

Biden will sign an executive order on Thursday that will cover millions of federal workers and contractors that do business with the federal government, the source said.

Here is a rundown for what you need to know about its history, its rules and when it ends.

In total, NIS 28 billion was raised on the stock market, mostly from tech companies.

The disease appears to be receding, but it is crucial to avoid complacency, Health Ministry D-G says.

Both men's faces were also bruised and cut in the pictures, which were verified by Reuters.

Young people can’t shoulder the burden of COVID-19 by themselves forever.

Israeli medical professionals explain the difference between embryo, fetus and baby, and how abortions work in the State of Israel.

The Likud and other opposition factions have purposely held out in assigning MKs to committees in order to protest the coalition dividing up the committees in a manner the Likud perceives as unfair.

In addition, Masa will also open up summer programs for 16-year olds for between six to 10 weeks, as well as semester abroad programs.

Watchdog has rejected opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu's accusation of cover-up.

Time Out's section on the Israeli city refers to it as the "city that never sleeps." 

In Israel, Yom Kippur is the annual bike-riding day for secular Israeli children.

We owe it to the nearly 3,000 victims never to forget what happened in the multiple attacks in the US that day.

The study, which combined the use of HBOT in the treatment of animals genetically engineered to develop Alzheimer’s and a group of individuals over the age of 65 who were already having memory loss.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

I am looking for opportunities to take on this challenge and I invite supporters of this idea to join me in the struggle.

Police were alerted to the unauthorized prayer service and after a long standoff, some of the congregants left the building and were issued with fines amid some scuffles.

When it comes to human beings, those we offended must be ready to forgive if our desire to be forgiven is genuine.

The PA, just like the Afghan government, is already fragile for several reasons, such as corruption, mismanagement and lack of public trust.

Interesting in my book means profound substantive, and making a real contribution to the long-term future of Israel and the Jewish people.

What fell out at the cabinet stage, apparently, was a tax reform for kibbutzim and their members, who objected to paying more tax than ordinary employees.

If you understand your goals and you invest with an eye on meeting them, your chances of success will be much greater.

US AFFAIRS: ‘It's been 20 years, but It’s still hard to talk about.’

LEGAL AFFAIRS: The first female military advocate-general will have to navigate army’s murky legal waters and tough international challenges.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Avidar praised the coalition’s diversity as a historic breakthrough, with eight parties across the spectrum and a non-Zionist Arab party.

Only four countries have embassies in Jerusalem, the US, Guatemala, Honduras, and Kosovo, while Equatorial Guinea and Malawi said they would, as well.

In Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's first meeting with the Yesha Council since he took office in May, the PM discussed building plans in settlements.

MIDDLE ISRAEL: The enemy that struck 20 years ago tomorrow will not be defeated until called by its real name, and confronted jointly by all its targets.

BEHIND THE LINES: In the southwest, the outside powers of relevance are Iran and Russia. The arrangement in place from July 2018 until now was the product of an uneasy standoff between them.

A cancellation of leave has been imposed on IDF soldiers of the Judea and Samaria Division due to the West Bank clashes, Israeli media reported on Thursday.

With regard to foreigners, it’s time for the government to be clear about its policy and to issue rules that make sense.

Approximately 25,000 Israelis traveled to Uman for Rosh Hashanah to celebrate the holiday at the graveside of the founder of the Breslov hassidic group.

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: One of the biggest changes since June was entirely out of this government’s hands, but remains the central challenge on the diplomatic and security front: Iran.

PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: This week’s startling jailbreak from Gilboa Prison by six convicts is seen by many Palestinians as an embarrassment not only for Israel, but for the PA as well.

Filmmakers continue trying to capture and comment on the trauma that changed the world forever and a number of dramas and documentaries will be shown to mark the 20th anniversary.

A sexy meme of Isaac kissing Chastain’s arm on the red carpet has gone viral, earning more than seven million views.

Schadenfreude, and not the psychobabble, is what keeps us watching. 

A lot has transpired since he was ambassador. He should keep it in mind. 

The escape of six Palestinian security prisoners should be looked at the way the Yom Kippur War was for the IDF in 1973: a wake-up call for a reckoning.

The US Supreme Court last week let stand the Texas law banning abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women realize they are pregnant.

"Khazali should have found a solution to end child abuse in Iran instead of promoting child marriage."