Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Donald Trump: ‘I keep whining and whining until I win’

Donald Trump: ‘I keep whining and whining until I win’

Washington – Donald Trump’s plans to make America great again are going to include a lot of whining. Trump on Tuesday morning in an interview on… Read More ›

‘They don’t deserve this kind of life:’ Meet China’s abandoned children

‘They don’t deserve this kind of life:’ Meet China’s abandoned children

Beijing – The first thing that strikes me about JiaJia is how he almost looks like Superman. Arms and legs outstretched in flying position, lying stomach… Read More ›

Kerry: If we reject Iran deal, world will lose faith in US leadership

Kerry: If we reject Iran deal, world will lose faith in US leadership

Even before talks, Tehran dropped pursuit of nuclear weapons, secretary of state says; claims dollar could sink if pact struck down   WASHINGTON — If… Read More ›

Iran debate devolves with charges of ‘dual loyalty’ and ‘dog whistles’

Iran debate devolves with charges of ‘dual loyalty’ and ‘dog whistles’

With most Republicans against the deal, Democrats have become the battleground — and attacks against Chuck Schumer show just how tense the battle is  … Read More ›

Tel Aviv cheers new subway, bemoans its construction

Tel Aviv cheers new subway, bemoans its construction

White City gears up for years of disruptions, traffic congestion as Light Rail project comes underway   In 2011, when Los Angeles shut down a… Read More ›

Israel detains alleged extremists following arson attack

Israel detains alleged extremists following arson attack

  Jerusalem – Israeli police took alleged “extreme right-wing activists” into custody overnight, a spokeswoman said Sunday. “Following recent events in the Judea and Samaria district,… Read More ›

Bear might be put down after hiker killed

Bear might be put down after hiker killed

  A preliminary investigation into a hiker’s death in Yellowstone National Park suggests the man was attacked by a grizzly bear. While the exact cause… Read More ›

Donald Trump: No apology on ‘blood’ remark amid GOP backlash

Donald Trump: No apology on ‘blood’ remark amid GOP backlash

Presidential candidate Donald Trump defended himself Sunday from the fierce backlash he’s received for criticizing Fox News debate moderator Megyn Kelly, insisting he said nothing… Read More ›

Second Jewish adviser off Trump team

Second Jewish adviser off Trump team

Roger Stone quits over number of controversies rocking billionaire Republican’s bid for White House   The Donald Trump presidential campaign and Jewish adviser Roger Stone… Read More ›

Challenging president, Schumer declares opposition to Iran deal

Challenging president, Schumer declares opposition to Iran deal

Eliot Engel, top Democrat in House, also declares opposition.   WASHINGTON – Senator Charles Schumer, Democrat of New York, the most senior Jewish member of… Read More ›

I saw the attacker trying to exit his car and I shot him’

I saw the attacker trying to exit his car and I shot him’

Lt. Daniel Elbaz recounts quick response to West Bank attack that left him and two of his soldiers wounded   An Israel Defense Forces officer… Read More ›

Natalie Portman worried about anti-Semitism in Paris

Natalie Portman worried about anti-Semitism in Paris

Israeli-born actress tells Marie Claire magazine that it’s important to be aware of hatred, which can allow us to have more empathy for others. Israeli-born… Read More ›

Netanyahu thwarts Shaked’s plan to divide attorney general’s role

Netanyahu thwarts Shaked’s plan to divide attorney general’s role

Justice minister wants to split AG’s authorities into roles of public prosecutor and chief legal counsel to government, but PM says such a move would… Read More ›

Former Argentine president on trial for bombing cover-up

Former Argentine president on trial for bombing cover-up

Months after the mysterious death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who accused the government of a cover-up, the trial that could finally deliver justice for 85… Read More ›

Opposition leader Herzog urges clampdown on Jewish extremism

Opposition leader Herzog urges clampdown on Jewish extremism

Herzog calls for “actions not words” in response to the rabbi’s comments about burning churches in Israel.   The leader of the opposition, Labor chairman… Read More ›

Donetsk rabbi opens summer camp for Ukrainian war refugees

Donetsk rabbi opens summer camp for Ukrainian war refugees

“In Ukraine the need for these summer respites is most acute. These are Jews in crisis,” grandmother at camp says.   Pinchas Vishedski, the refugee… Read More ›

Skeptics of Iran deal express offense at Obama tactics

Skeptics of Iran deal express offense at Obama tactics

AIPAC tells Post that it rejects the assertion that it supported the Iraq War.   WASHINGTON – Republican lawmakers are crying foul over US President… Read More ›

Study names three ‘most Jewish’ cities in America

Study names three ‘most Jewish’ cities in America

Ranked by region, the Northeast is 4 percent Jewish; the Midwest, South and West each are 1 percent Jewish.   NEW YORK – New York,… Read More ›

Video shows Jerusalem light rail guard beating up US tourist

Video shows Jerusalem light rail guard beating up US tourist

Accounts differ on what exactly happened but both sides lodge police complaint over incident   An American tourist is physically attacked by a light rail… Read More ›

The hits keep on coming at PIMCO

The hits keep on coming at PIMCO

  The hits keep on coming at PIMCO. PIMCO disclosed on Monday that it has received a “Wells Notice” from the SEC related to its… Read More ›