Uzi Yemin, Executive Chairman of Delek US Holdings, Inc., a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, asphalt, renewable fuels, and convenience store retailing, said that environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) must be accompanied by changes in society’s usage of energy to be meaningful. Yemin appeared at the Jerusalem Post Conference on Monday in New York and was interviewed by Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein.Although 196 countries, including the United States, signed the 2015 Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change, said Yemin, nations continue to use more electricity, purchase more cars, and use…
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Did you hear the stock market is going to crash?The Democrats are the party that says government will make you smarter, taller, richer, and remove the crabgrass on your lawn. The Republicans are the party that says government doesn’t work and then they get elected and prove it. – P. J. O’RourkeI received phone calls three times this week from existing clients who were nervous about the recent market volatility. They referred to the “Kamala Crash,” as former president Donald Trump called it. I started off by mentioning that the market has actually been dropping for the last three…
In a historic milestone, gold has officially crossed the $3,000 mark, reaching an all-time high of $3,042.57 per ounce. This surge cements gold’s status as a premier safe-haven asset amid escalating economic and geopolitical tensions.Silver has also soared, breaking past its highest levels in over a decade, trading above $34 per ounce as investors seek protection against inflation and market uncertainty.The record-breaking rally comes amid intensifying global trade conflicts, particularly following new tariff escalations. On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. In…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various sectors, LinkedIn has found itself in the midst of a legal quagmire concerning user privacy. The platform’s recent initiatives to leverage AI for enhanced user experiences have raised significant concerns about data privacy and the ethical implications of using personal information without explicit consent.In late 2023, LinkedIn introduced several AI-powered features designed to improve user interaction and engagement, such as AI-assisted job matching and content generation prompts. Upon visiting the site, users were often greeted with prompts encouraging them to “Start a Post, Try Writing with AI.” While these innovations may…
In a world hungry for hope and clarity, Rev. John Tweedie’s powerful video series Israel: The Prophetic Connection reaches millions globally through cable television and thousands more via social media and YouTube. With a heart for Israel, he speaks to the audience from different locations in Israel, trying to form a distinct connection. Beginning with the stark reminder of the October 7 attacks, the latest series (23) features enlightening discussions with renowned historian Rabbi Ken Spiro and a deep dive into the Book of Joshua, revealing the significance of Gaza as part of the Tribe of Judah’s inheritance.As the…
Looking for a stunning Greek vacation but hesitant to deal with the crowds of tourists that flood this island paradise every summer? There is one place you can’t miss. Although it is a bit off the beaten path, the uninhabited island of Koufonisia in the Cyclades offers an unparalleled holiday experience.Koufonisia belongs to the small Cycladic islands, and indeed, the islands are so small that you can easily walk around them. While the larger Pano Koufonisi has become a slightly more popular tourist destination in recent years, Kato Koufonisi remains uninhabited – except for one solitary restaurant. To explore…
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has long been a beacon of innovation, and for Yaron Ziv – a professor specializing in community and spatial ecology and, until four months ago, head of the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change – the natural world isn’t just a subject of study; it’s a passion, a calling, and a canvas for exploration.Through groundbreaking research and an unwavering commitment to education, Ziv has spent decades unraveling the intricacies of biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and conservation biology. His positive energy and love for the field are palpable, whether he’s mentoring a student, collaborating…
Dolphin Yam has been around since 1967 (almost as long as I’ve been around!), but I bet that most of my readers haven’t eaten there. That’s because until a few weeks ago, it was not kosher and served seafood seven days a week.Owners Yonatan Cohen and Eyal Dolev say the decision to become kosher was purely personal. Cohen, who has three young daughters, simply wants to spend Shabbat with them.“When I locked the door [of the restaurant] last Friday for the first time and went home, it was an amazing feeling,” he said. Dolev, the son-in-law of the restaurant’s…
Five hundred days have passed since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War on October 7, 2023, and updated data from the Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Department and the IDF, obtained by Maariv, reveal the heavy toll the war has taken on soldiers, reservists, and security forces.Since the war began, 846 soldiers and security personnel have been killed, and 15,000 have been wounded: 8,600 with physical wounds and 7,500 grappling with psychological trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. Of the casualties, 7% are women and 93% are men.Reservists account for 66% of the wounded, while 17% are…
Earlier this month, the World Health Organization announced the registration of about 18,000 confirmed cases, including 66 deaths, in 20 African countries during the first five days of January 2025. It reported that the confirmed cases represented only a fraction of the total suspected infections, reflecting gaps in diagnostic and reporting systems in some regions.Al Jazeera reported that the outbreak was attributed to multiple virus variants, including the Clade LB variant, mainly spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and nearby countries.Secondary transmission was traced to travel-related cases of the Clade LB variant. Many such cases involved adults…