JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Some moments in life can remain etched in one’s memory simply because of their surrealistic nature. Moments that you would never have imagined could occur, wouldn’t have predicted would happen. I experienced such a moment at the pro-reform demonstration in Jerusalem on Thursday. The demonstration was publicized as a “million” event, even […]

ISRAEL (VINnews) — Rabbi Leo Dee, who tragically lost his wife and two daughters in a terror attack before Pesach, slammed CNN for equating his family’s murder with Israel’s acts of self-defense against Palestinians. Rabbi Dee referenced what he called “terror journalism” and “moral equivalency” of Israel and its attackers. In an emotional TV interview […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In a country so fraught with tensions as Israel, it was feared that Yom Ha’atzmaut would simply add to the anxiety and polarization of recent months. Instead, Israelis chose to celebrate their country together in the traditional ways, flocking to the national parks and making cookouts, parties and crowding the beaches. The […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The Rimanov Rebbe of Boro Park, Rabbi Chaim Elazar Wassertheil, has arrived in Israel in order to assist in the searches after Moishy Kleinerman, who is missing since March 2022 after disappearing near the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron. The rebbe became famous in the past for his ability […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In a scathing editorial against participating in the right-wing “million” demonstration slated for Thursday evening, the Yated Neeman newspaper wrote that “whoever is chareidi- should keep clear of the demonstration.” The editorial, entitled “What’s a kohen doing in a cemetery”, stated that “we are in favor of judicial reform and against the […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Jerusalem Post conference Thursday, stressing the State of Israel was 75 years young but the Jewish people more than 3,000 years old. He mentioned that the US was the first country to recognize Israel, doing so minutes after the Declaration of Independence. “The Arabs tried […]

The Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released data about Israel in honor of  Independence Day. On the eve of Israel’s 75th Independence Day, the population of Israel was 9.727 million:  7.145 million Jews (73.5%)  2.048 million Arabs (21.0%)  534,000 Others (5.5%)  Since last year’s Independence Day, Israel’s population has grown by 216,000 (an increase […]

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — At a ceremony held at the Israeli President’s Residence on Independence Day commending outstanding soldiers, three soldiers from haredi units were noted for their excellence and outstanding service, according to an Arutz Sheva report. The ceremony honors 120 outstanding soldiers from the entire spectrum of the IDF, but has rarely seen haredi soldiers […]

NEW YORK (VINnews) — A new Chinese study published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) journal claims that one of the staple foods we eat could negatively affect our mental health. The research suggests that fried chips or french fries as they are known in the US may have a […]

I rose on the House Floor in recognition of Israel’s 75th birthday. Israel our closest ally is a beacon of freedom, liberty and hope- and a testament to the resilience of its citizens. I’m looking forward to joining @SpeakerMcCarthy in Israel on a delegation trip later this week. pic.twitter.com/gsrZ2Si4cQ — Congressman Mike Lawler (@RepMikeLawler) April […]