Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Is the Bennett-Biden honeymoon over?

Is the Bennett-Biden honeymoon over?

Analysis: U.S. criticism of Israel’s plans to build new homes in the West Bank and designate six Palestinian rights groups as terror organization could be… Read More ›

Tree of Life rabbi: ‘We can’t let evil win, and it won’t go away on its own’

Tree of Life rabbi: ‘We can’t let evil win, and it won’t go away on its own’

3 years after the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh that claimed 11 lives, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers speaks about grieving, life after the tragedy and serving as… Read More ›

Is Iran more trustworthy now than in 2015? – opinion

Is Iran more trustworthy now than in 2015? – opinion

It’s perplexing that the US and the other signatories to the original JCPOA appear willing to once again overlook the red flags that accompanied Iran… Read More ›

Israel’s peace activists must back terror tags for Palestinian rights groups

Israel’s peace activists must back terror tags for Palestinian rights groups

Opinion: In order to clear their name, genuine rights groups in Israel and abroad must support the decision to effectively outlaw the 6 so-called humanitarian… Read More ›

The most important lesson Yitzhak Rabin taught us

The most important lesson Yitzhak Rabin taught us

Opinion: Israel and the Palestinians — who both abandoned the idea of living side by side to one degree or another — must unite under… Read More ›

UK Jewish toddler Alta Fixsler, 2, dies after being removed from life support

UK Jewish toddler Alta Fixsler, 2, dies after being removed from life support

Manchester girl had been at center of protracted legal battle by parents to keep her on life-saving machines or have her transferred to Israel for… Read More ›

Oslo Accords taught Israel to never turn blind eye to violence

Oslo Accords taught Israel to never turn blind eye to violence

Opinion: As we mark 28 years since initiation of agreements between Israel and PLO, it’s easy to see that anytime Israel makes territorial concessions, it… Read More ›

Despite Bennett’s pleas, Western Jews don’t want to immigrate to Israel

Despite Bennett’s pleas, Western Jews don’t want to immigrate to Israel

Opinion: PM’s call to bring 500,000 Olim from U.S., France and South America to Israel in the next decade is just another example of how… Read More ›

Ex-US envoy Friedman: We’ll bring thousands of Muslim tourists to Jerusalem

Ex-US envoy Friedman: We’ll bring thousands of Muslim tourists to Jerusalem

At gala opening of Peace through Strength Center, former ambassador says Arab-Israeli conflict on cusp of ending; Pompeo swipes Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal   Speaking… Read More ›

China could be ready to mount a ‘full-scale’ invasion of Taiwan by 2025, island’s defense minister says

China could be ready to mount a ‘full-scale’ invasion of Taiwan by 2025, island’s defense minister says

China could be capable of mounting a “full-scale” invasion of Taiwan by 2025, the island’s defense minister said Wednesday — days after record numbers of… Read More ›

Israel is paying price for neglecting Arab sector during pandemic

Israel is paying price for neglecting Arab sector during pandemic

Opinion: High COVID infection rates in Arab Israeli communities is a result of the government’s poor management of the issue, opting instead to shrug the… Read More ›

California man gets life sentence for 2019 Poway synagogue shooting

California man gets life sentence for 2019 Poway synagogue shooting

Agreement with prosecution that spared John T. Earnest the death penalty left little suspense about outcome, but hearing gives 13 victims, families chance to address… Read More ›

Lawsuit: NYPD Still Hiding Discipline Files After Law Change

Lawsuit: NYPD Still Hiding Discipline Files After Law Change

  NEW YORK (AP) — The New York chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union sued New York City’s police department on Thursday, saying it… Read More ›

It’s official. China’s manufacturing industry is in trouble

It’s official. China’s manufacturing industry is in trouble

  Hong Kong – Factories in China are struggling at a time when the world’s second largest economy has to contend with yet another concern:… Read More ›

Chassidim versus Litvaks: Shmini Atzeres

Chassidim versus Litvaks: Shmini Atzeres

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com One of the general differences between Litvaks (Misnagdim) and Chassidim lies in what they do on the holiday of… Read More ›

IDF veteran wakes up five months after setting himself on fire

IDF veteran wakes up five months after setting himself on fire

Itzik Saidyan said to be communicating with family as doctors began weaning him off anesthesia; 26-year-old attempted suicide in April after years-long battle with authorities… Read More ›

Bennett to UAE, Bahrain ministers: Jordan and Egypt ‘delighted’ with ties

Bennett to UAE, Bahrain ministers: Jordan and Egypt ‘delighted’ with ties

Meeting with senior Gulf officials in New York ahead of UN speech, prime minister promises stability and continuity in relations; UAE expects trade to top… Read More ›

Explainer: Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine deal is fueling anger in the country. Here’s why

Explainer: Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine deal is fueling anger in the country. Here’s why

The US and UK will be sharing technology and expertise with Australia to help it build nuclear-powered submarines as part of a newly-announced defense pact… Read More ›

Palestinians admit capture of Gilboa prisoners shows Israeli intel prowess

Palestinians admit capture of Gilboa prisoners shows Israeli intel prowess

Palestinian residents of the West Bank suggested that Israel’s recapture of the six fugitives who escaped from Gilboa Prison proves it has collaborators in Jenin.… Read More ›

What to Know About Sukkah Decorations

What to Know About Sukkah Decorations

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com There are some fascinating halachos about the Sukkah and its decorations of which some people may be unaware. FORBIDDEN… Read More ›