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Rubio: Every Time I Find a Lunatic Agitator I Take Away their Visa
A planned AI-driven "Catch and Revoke" initiative would involve AI-assisted reviews of tens of thousands of student visa holders' social media accounts.
Uber Eats Offers Kosher for Passover Delivery to Antisemitism-Plagued London Jews
Sir Keir Starmer, whose wife and three children are Jewish, remarked that, like other families attending a Seder, “we mark this Passover under a dark cloud.”
Hezbollah Launches 2 Rockets; Defense Minister Katz: No Peace in Galilee, No Peace in Beirut
"We will not allow a return to the reality of October 7."
Republicans Expose Biden’s Aid to Israeli Anarchists Undermining Netanyahu
"The Biden-Harris administration directed American taxpayer money to certain Israeli entities in a manner intended to undermine Israel’s democratically elected government."
New Firefighting Equipment for Northern Israeli Communities
“Now that fighting has resumed near the southern border, we need to be sure that the North is also secure."
25-Barrel Rocket Launcher Uncovered in Rafah
As part of the operation, dozens of terrorists were eliminated and suspects were apprehended and transferred to Unit 504 for further questioning.
Israel Eliminates Hezbollah Radwan Force Battalion Commander
Ahmad Adnan Bajjiga, a battalion commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force was killed in an Israeli drone strike in the area of Derdghaiya.
Houthi Missile Attack Sends Millions Racing for Cover
Pieces of shrapnel from the interception were found in Hebron and other areas.
United Hatzalah Launches AI-Powered Center in Bnei Brak to Revolutionize Emergency Response
The cutting-edge AI system analyzes real-time data, detects patterns, and forecasts where medical emergencies are likely to occur.
Bereaved and Hostage Families Reject Justice Amit’s Role in Selecting October 7 Committee
The current President of the Supreme Court is not an impartial figure and therefore cannot have the authority to determine the composition of the committee.
Rare Ancient Clay Jug with Camel Motifs Discovered in Yatir Forest Excavations
"The depiction of camels on the vessel highlights the importance of the animal, which was a central means of land transportation around 1,200 years ago."
IDF Eliminates 3 Hezbollah Terrorists Smuggling Weapons in South Lebanon
The strike was carried out under orders from IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir.
INTO THE FRAY: Gaza-Trump, Truth and …“Transfer”
The Trump proposal comprises a point of singularity reflecting a sharp break from past trends, and a sober recognition of the futility of the past pursuit of some mythical Palestinian “peace partner.”
Netanyahu is Right about Israel’s ‘Deep State’
Like the anti-Trump “resistance,” the country’s liberal establishment is waging a war against the prime minister as a bid to hold on to power, not an effort to save democracy.
The Relentless Protests Against Netanyahu’s Policies
Like the lengthy campaign against Italy's Silvio Berlusconi, this one seeks to politically dismantle the prime minister by painting him as an authoritarian threat to democracy.
Remembering Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, z”l – A Light of Torah, Dialogue, and Compassion
But beyond his public platform, Rabbi Fink was someone who offered a listening ear and genuine friendship, particularly to those who felt overlooked.
Don’t Walk Away
It is not enough for a person to act with integrity; they must also ensure that their actions are above suspicion, that their intentions are transparent, and that their purity of conduct is unmistakable.
Countering the Oct. 7 deniers
A new report on Hamas’s atrocities offers an impressive counterweight for undecided readers who will encounter the deniers as they seek the truth.
State Senator Simcha Felder, Eyeing Move To City Council, On Babka, Trump, And His...
I wish I was on my father’s level of kindness, but that is what I’m trying to accomplish, and the people in my office are there to help, and it’s an honor to be working with a group of people who [are about kindness and going above and beyond].
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Gazans Gotta Go
Yishai speaks with Dr. Mordechai Kedar about a plan to relocate Gazan Arabs to Qatar. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is kicking pro-Hamas students out of America. The Biblical Alter of Joshua is explored by Brigadier General Amir Avivi. Ben Bresky on Israel's efforts in the Eurovision. And finally, Yishai answers tough question about Israel's renewed war efforts on the BBC.
Harvard Graduate and Jewish Student Leaders – Alan Skorski Reports [audio]
Kestenbaum’s remarks highlight the urgent need for greater accountability from universities and a more concerted effort to protect Jewish students from antisemitism, both on campus and beyond
Are Jews Afraid? – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie has a frank discussion with Tuvia Tenenbom, best-selling author of "Catch the Jew," and more. Tuvia speaks of his travels and conversations with Jews in America, Europe and Israel, giving us a peek at what he has witnessed.
Hostages, Trump, Gold & the REAL War – The Tamar Yonah Show [audio]
* Hostages First, or Victory First?
From Non-Jewish Nanny to Now-Jewish Nanny: A Lesson For Each of Us
An important lesson of the Now Jewish Nanny’s journey and the families that inspired her is to ask ourselves, if someone worked in our home, lived with our family, was involved in our lives and lifestyle, would that draw them closer to Judaism or push them away?
Mirrors Of Love
The Egyptians sought not merely to enslave, but also to put an end to, the people of Israel. One way of doing so was to kill all male children. Another was simply to interrupt normal family life.
The Faith Of Righteous Women
The righteous women not only saved Moshe; they also inspired him. And they inspired many others as well – including their own husbands.
The Best and Worst Treated Hostages in World History
One of the Ten Commandments outlaws kidnapping, though, unfortunately, the death penalty imposed by the Bible did not and is not likely to deter the forces of Hamas – even though they are subject to the Noahide laws which include setting up court systems which should theoretically mete out justice...
Yearning For Connection: The Secret Of The Mouth
What happens when you don’t eat? You become faint. What happens if you continue without food? You will pass out. And if you still don’t eat, your soul will leave your body and you will die. Eating maintains the connection between your soul and your body; it is what keeps you alive.
Marshmallows, Money, And Mazal: When Patience Pays – And When It Doesn’t
One major criticism of the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment is that it presupposes that the child trusts the adult conducting the experiment to actually deliver the promised reward.
Different Worlds
Throughout sefer Mishlei, Shlomo HaMelech contrasts the fool with the wise man. According to the wisest of men, the fool doesn’t refer to one with limited intellectual capacities, but rather one who doesn’t think through the consequences of his actions.
From Elimelech to Elimelech
I am anticipating a deluge of angry letters from people listing off important persons named Elimelech that I’ve ignored, but the truth remains that despite the continued use of that personal name since Biblical times, Elimelech was always a fairly rare name until the times of the Noam Elimelech.
Is Nepotism Proper?
One of the key concepts in Judaism is the idea of impartiality in judgment. In the context of leadership, the Torah calls for the appointment of leaders who are wise, understanding, and respected, without reference to familial ties.
Torah Shorts: Parshat Pekudei: Eternal, Divine Structure
Day by day we are building for eternity ... Every gentle word, every generous thought, every unselfish deed will become a pillar of eternal beauty in the life to come. -Rebecca Ruter Springer
Flipped
Chazal tell us that every component in the earthly Beit HaMikdash is paralleled by a "twin component" in the Heavenly Beit HaMikdash. Just as there is a Menorah down here, there is a Menorah up there. Just like there is a Shulchan down here, there is a Shulchan up there, etc.
Fragmentation, G-d, and the Western Jew
the Talmud speaks about His presence moving away from the Temple only gradually during its last days. So would it not have made more sense for G-d’s presence to also come down gradually while the Tabernacle was being builtT
Gather Round
The women had to be there and also the babies, not simply because that was how it was at Matan Torah, but for another reason. Neither the women or the babies were complicit in the sin of the eigel, they didn't have anything to atone for – it was the men.
Unity Of Israel In The Korbanot Service – Mishkenei Elyon (Part IV)
Ramchal teaches that although the Kohen officiates in the offering of korbanot, the three groupings of Israel are all essential to the effective completion of the service in the Beit HaMikdash.
A New Lease On Life
Mesiras nefesh does not only refer to extreme instances. It also includes acts that may require a degree of selflessness for others.
