English

Smotrich admits being mocked for poor English 'lowered his self-esteem,' says he has since learned

Smotrich gave the speech to the Israel Bonds organization in the United States in March 2023. After the speech, a video compilation of his English mistakes was spread on social media.

 Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attends a Finance committee meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 13, 2025.
Cats are famously well-groomed, and Tziporanayim is just the place.

Jerusalemite of the Week: Candice Nemoff showcases her artistic soul - interview

Stickers of persons killed on Oct. 7 and in the ongoing war blanket Tel Aviv’s Hashalom rail station, 2025.

In the wake of October 7, doing good matters more than ever - opinion

Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir with his son, Yair, 1986.

Lessons from Yitzhak Shamir: What Israel should look for in its next prime minister - opinion


Israel may no longer need a prime minister with an American accent - opinion

The upcoming election for prime minister is raising many questions, including whether speaking fluent English and boasting an American accent is necessary.

Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot at a march for conscripting haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews into the IDF, in Jerusalem, January 15, 2026; illustrative.

High Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies

The order, issued in a petition filed by Hiddush, demands that the Education and Finance ministries explain why state funding is not conditioned on the teaching of core-curriculum subjects.

 HAREDI YESHIVA students

Emergence of a new Anglo demographic in Israel requires a change of priorities - opinion

The English-speaking Aliyah map is changing; can our communal structures and our collective vision change with it?

 RABBI JOE and the JLIC TLV community members bring an ice cream truck to evacuees in Tel Aviv hotels.

Jerusalang: Using language to connect people in Jerusalem

Jerusalang is turning Jerusalem’s mix of languages into a thriving social hub, bringing Jews, Arabs, locals, and newcomers together.

Jerusalang has become a social hub.

Migrants share tutorials for human smuggling on social media - report

Video tutorials on social media show migrants using risky methods to enter the UK, sparking safety concerns and highlighting the dangers of truck smuggling.

Migrants try to board smugglers' boats in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France on September 27, 2025; illustrative.

Jerusalem highlights: January 16-22

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Graphic novel ‘Between the River and the Sea’ by Hillel Cohen.

Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion

Six Senses Shaharut, located in the Arava desert, became the perfect setting to celebrate survival, breathe deeply again, and appreciate the rare gift of simply being here.

Breakfast overlooking the wadi at Six Senses Shaharut in the Negev.

More than a language: How English opens doors for Israeli students

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit, TALMA’s leader will highlight how English education empowers Israel’s next generation—academically, professionally, and globally

Ido Mahatzri, CEO Talma

'Truth wins': How Asserson Report exposed BBC bias and forced executive resignations - interview

A conversation with Haran Shani-Narkiss, who led the research published over a year ago and paved the way for the incriminating BBC report and the resignation of senior executives.

A pedestrian walks past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House in central London

'Skibidi' and 'delulu' among over 6,000 words added to Cambridge Dictionary

Skibidi, delulu, tradwife and broligarchy were added following their popularity online and in popular culture. Much of their popularity has been linked to celebrity and influencer use.

 An illustrative image of an excerpt from an English dictionary.