Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

British Jewry welcomes return of repentant Labour MP suspended for anti-Semitism

British Jewry welcomes return of repentant Labour MP suspended for anti-Semitism

Naz Shah reinstated after scandal surrounding post urging Israel be ‘relocated’ to the US   JTA – British Jews welcomed the reinstatement of a Labour… Read More ›

‘No way’ six-point star in Trump tweet was Sheriff’s badge, white supremacist says

‘No way’ six-point star in Trump tweet was Sheriff’s badge, white supremacist says

David Duke says symbol in image depicting ‘corrupt’ Democratic nominee over piles of money was clearly Star of David; claims message ‘all true’   White… Read More ›

US accuses Israel of systematically seizing Palestinian land

US accuses Israel of systematically seizing Palestinian land

In strongly worded statement, State Department says plans for new homes in East Jerusalem, West Bank raise questions about Israel’s commitment to peace   The… Read More ›

Over 334,000 animals experimented on last year—a decrease from 2014

Over 334,000 animals experimented on last year—a decrease from 2014

The Ministry of Health and National Council for Animal Experimentation released a report on the data of animal experimentation in Israel; 42% of testing was… Read More ›

Israel’s high tech boom threatened by shallow labor pool

Israel’s high tech boom threatened by shallow labor pool

The ‘start-up nation’ has a dearth of high-tech-ready employees, fewer students studying maths, computer science and medicine than it used to and has lost its… Read More ›

Conclusions stashed away

Conclusions stashed away

Analysis: New procedures for prisoner exchange negotiations have already been recommended by a national commission—five years ago. And yet, Israel seems like it may soon… Read More ›

High Court halts efforts to block Turkey deal

High Court halts efforts to block Turkey deal

Justice Shoham: You cannot say Israel finances terrorism through agreement   The High Court of Justice was clearly unimpressed on Tuesday with arguments from a… Read More ›

In Africa, Netanyahu talks of Kazakhstan trip

In Africa, Netanyahu talks of Kazakhstan trip

Netanyahu also mentions hopes to travel to South America   NAIROBI – With two days and two states left on his five-day, four state African… Read More ›

Majority of Jews in Israel favor controlling West Bank, poll reveals

Majority of Jews in Israel favor controlling West Bank, poll reveals

June Peace Index survey finds more than a third believe in annexing, without granting rights to Palestinians living there.   A recent poll found that… Read More ›

Here’s what Marissa Mayer told upset investors asking about Yahoo’s decline

Here’s what Marissa Mayer told upset investors asking about Yahoo’s decline

  Yahoo’s business has been declining for years, and some investors are not happy about it. And during Yahoo’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, one frustrated… Read More ›

Washington – OBAMA LEGACY: Immigration Stands As Most Glaring Failure

Washington – OBAMA LEGACY: Immigration Stands As Most Glaring Failure

  Washington – Hours after the Supreme Court sent his immigration policy into legal limbo, President Barack Obama huddled around a long conference table in… Read More ›

Washington – FDA Warns Against Eating Raw Dough Amid E. Coli Fears

Washington – FDA Warns Against Eating Raw Dough Amid E. Coli Fears

  Washington –  In a warning that’s sure to disappoint many who enjoy sneaking a taste of cookie dough, federal regulators said this week that… Read More ›

Mountain View, CA – Google Serves A ‘Nougat’ To Fans Of Its Android Software

Mountain View, CA – Google Serves A ‘Nougat’ To Fans Of Its Android Software

Mountain View, CA – Google is serving a new morsel for fans of its Android software: The next version has been dubbed “Nougat,” extending Google’s… Read More ›

Brexit: Truth, myths and media ‘neutrality’

Brexit: Truth, myths and media ‘neutrality’

London – One week after the Brexit referendum, many people who voted to leave the EU last Thursday — patriotic, decent people — have been… Read More ›

Millions of dollars found stashed in buckets at Miami home, police say

Millions of dollars found stashed in buckets at Miami home, police say

Authorities found millions of dollars stashed inside buckets hidden in attic walls, along with drugs and a gun, during a search of a home in… Read More ›

New York – NYC Installation Takes Visitors On Panoramic Tour Of Italy

New York – NYC Installation Takes Visitors On Panoramic Tour Of Italy

  New York – If visiting Italy isn’t on your agenda, a 360-degree video installation in New York City of the country’s magnificent landmarks may… Read More ›

Mississauga, Ontario – Home Explosion Kills 1 In Toronto-area Town

Mississauga, Ontario – Home Explosion Kills 1 In Toronto-area Town

  Mississauga, Ontario – An explosion leveled one home and damaged at least two dozen others Tuesday afternoon in a town west of Toronto, killing… Read More ›

Mineola, NY – Can You Hear Them Now? New Buoy Listens For Singing Whales

Mineola, NY – Can You Hear Them Now? New Buoy Listens For Singing Whales

  Mineola, NY – Scientists have deployed a buoy 22 miles off the coast of New York’s Fire Island to monitor several species of great… Read More ›

Jason Day to miss Rio Olympics over Zika virus scare

Jason Day to miss Rio Olympics over Zika virus scare

He’s the best golfer on the planet — but Jason Day won’t be winning Olympic gold anytime soon. The world. No. 1 withdrew from Rio… Read More ›

‘Bombers can still buy tickets’: Increased security measures likely aren’t enough to prevent attacks at airports

‘Bombers can still buy tickets’: Increased security measures likely aren’t enough to prevent attacks at airports

  Security checkpoints at airports could present their own safety risks, and it’s difficult to prevent attacks on areas of airports that are accessible to… Read More ›