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Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:23:42 GMTSwimming - Israel places 8th in mixed 4x100m relay medley final
This is the first time an Israeli relay team has qualified for the finals since 1996.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:02:12 GMTOlympics: Yoav Cohen comes first in Men's Windsurfer - fails to win medal
Despite winning Saturday's race, Cohen did not make up enough lost ground to win a bronze medal, losing out to China's Kun Bi.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:51:37 GMTFitch reaffirms Israel's A+ credit rating, cites high-tech and vaccines
Fitch Rating Inc, one of the three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, affirmed Israel's A+ credit rating, defining its financial outlook as "stable" due to COVID success
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:52:28 GMTJews and Roots: What football teaches us about Israeli-German relations
To publicly endorse the German team, or even to do so among friends, was almost a taboo in Israel. But now it's more than acceptable, as the world has grown over the past 75+ years.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:32:56 GMTUS State Dept. gives green light to sale of helicopters to Israel
The deal, worth $3.4 billion, will see Israel receive 18 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters to replace the aging Yasur squadron.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:04:30 GMTOnly half of Israelis want a third COVID-19 vaccine shot - survey
Israeli belief in the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine appears to be on the decline.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:34:17 GMTWhat will happen when Bennett meets with Biden in Washington?
Two senior officials in the Prime Minister’s Office will arrive in Washington on Monday to begin preparations for Bennett’s arrival
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:37:44 GMTOn this day: Yael Arad wins first silver medal for Israel in 1992 Olympics
29 years ago today, Yael Arad became the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal, winning a silver in the half-middleweight class in judo.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:26:02 GMTThousands of Israelis seniors to get third COVID jab on Sunday
President Isaac Herzog kicks off booster campaign at Sheba Medical Center on Friday.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:21:35 GMTHatzalah v MDA: Both organizations claim victory following court case
The case was a lawsuit brought by Magen David Adom (MDA) against United Hatzalah over claims that it had defamed the national first responder organization.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:39:12 GMTAmos Levitov, legendary air force pilot captured by Egypt, dies at 73
Amos Levitov was captured by the Egyptian military during the War of Attrition on July 5, 1970 and was considered a legendary pilot.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:06:36 GMTOlympics: US thrash Israel 8-1 in baseball
Joe Ryan, 25, a prospect traded a week ago to the Minnesota Twins from the Tampa Bay Rays, allowed a solo home run and struck out five over the first six innings
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:11:32 GMTIsrael’s baseball team swings for gold at Tokyo Olympics
The Jerusalem Post asks the players of Israel's Jewish Olympic baseball team questions about God, Judaism and what it means to represent Israel.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:55:50 GMTLapid, Guatemalan president launch Central American pro-Israel forum
Central American leaders called to unite against antisemitism at the launch of the Central America Forum for Israel on Thursday, featuring Yair Lapid and Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammettei.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:58:05 GMTYossi Shain, a new MK, mixes academic success with political ambition
“It’s remarkable,” he said. “It’s a tapestry of Israel and it’s remarkable we put it together," said scholar and Yisrael Benteynu MK Yossi Shein.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:57:35 GMTYossi Shain, a new MK, mixes academic success with political ambition
“It’s remarkable,” he said. “It’s a tapestry of Israel and it’s remarkable we put it together," said scholar and Yisrael Benteynu MK Yossi Shein.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:03:14 GMTBoth Israeli judokas lose in their respective games at Tokyo Olympics
"Maybe I should have believed in myself more," Sasson said, reflecting on his loss.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:57:59 GMTNew summer program in Rahat allows tourists a glimpse into Bedouin life
A summer Arabic language program in Rahat will last a week, and participants in it will be hosted by local families, and gain exposure to local customs and culture.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:53:39 GMTJewish and Arab youth take part in joint soccer match
Jewish and Arab children will be able to meet with Paris Saint Germain player Ander Herrera as part of a coexistence program organized by the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:19:01 GMTJewish entrepreneur David Fishof premiers 'Rock Camp' film in Jerusalem
Fishof, an Orthodox Jew from New York, became a sports agent and then a music promoter who worked with dozens of high-profile acts.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:53:50 GMTIsrael Fire and Rescue to use MDA tech in new dispatch system
An emergency system developed in-house by Magen David Adom, is perfectly suited for the needs of Israel Fire and Rescue services.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:26:57 GMTPalestinian workers in Israel: Seizing opportunity or being exploited?
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: The tenuous symbiotic relationship between Israeli-Jewish employers and Palestinian employees has developed since the 1960s.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 01:01:42 GMTOrthodox rules dominate Jewish ritual in Israel. Will this change?
For decades haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, politicians have dominated the nation’s religious affairs.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:39:35 GMTTal Brody on the Olympic spirit and Ben & Jerry's boycott
JPost One-on-One weekly 'Zoomcast': Gil Hoffman talks to Israeli basketball legend Tal Brody about Israel's chances for more Olympic medals
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:14:26 GMTJerusalem highlights: Week of July 30-August 5
Don't know what to do in Jerusalem the coming week? Here's a list of suggestions to enrich your summer.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:10:30 GMTFirst in world, Israel agrees to give seniors 60+ third COVID jab
President Herzog to receive first shot * United Kingdom, Turkey, Cyprus and Georgia added to list of banned countries today * Green Pass back into effect
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:09:10 GMTIsrael Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra to perform last concert
This Sunday at 8 p.m., the orchestra will perform its last concert at the Tel Aviv Museum after shutting down due to COVID-19-induced financial straits.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:01:29 GMTGrapevine: Being Rami Levy
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:00:20 GMTThe Jewish experience ascending Jerusalem's Temple Mount
JERUSALEM AFFAIRS: The ‘Post’s Jeremy Sharon returns to the holy site after 12 years and finds subtle and blatant differences for Jewish visitors.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:55:26 GMTJerusalem annual illustration festival is back
This year's theme for Jerusalem's annual Outline Festival explores the different layers of history in the Holy City.