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US Urges Bibi to Walk Back Nomination of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet Chief
Sen. Graham: “My advice to my Israeli friends is, change course and do better vetting.”
NYC Doctor Fired Over Antisemitic Rants, Praise for Hamas & Hezbollah
Dr. Lila Abassi, aka Kluver Bucy: "Please show me an actual rape video. Show me any documented proof of beheaded babies. You can't do it."
Technion Neuroscientists Uncover the Key Role of Dopamine in Learning New Motor Skills
The ability to acquire new motor skills is fundamental for adapting to our environment.
IDF Uncovers Another Kilometer-Long Tunnel in Northern Gaza
Thus far, forces from the division have eliminated more than 50 terrorists during their operations.
Shin Bet-Israel Police Operation Snags Hamas Terror Cell Run from Turkey
Indictments were filed last week against the suspects, along with a court order for their continued detention until the end of the proceedings.
Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia in May, No Talks Planned on Normalization with Israel
Plans for a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia have been sidelined for now.
Convicted Israeli Terrorists to Lose Social Security Benefits
Legal experts have suggested that the new law was likely to be challenged in the High Court of Justiceץ
Combat Haredi Hesder Yeshiva Visits Auschwitz
The Combat Haredi Hesder Yeshiva is a groundbreaking model within the Haredi community, combining Torah study with combat service driven by a profound sense of mission.
Knesset Defense Committee Approves for First Reading Bill Redirecting PA Funds to Terror Victims
An amount be deducted from the funds transferred to the PA, corresponding to Israel's expenditures on payments to victims of hostile acts.
Outrage: High Court Reduces Sentence for Terrorists Who Lynched a Jewish Family
According to the indictment, the Jewish family mistakenly entered the village and was attacked by a mob of terrorists.
Increased Military Pressure in Gaza Is Working, Hamas Begging ‘International Community’ for Help
According to the Qatari Al-Jazeera network, Hamas is feeling increasingly threatened.
Former Navy Commander Picked as Shin Bet Chief Despite Past Protests Against Netanyahu
This directly challenges critics on the left who argued that Netanyahu would appoint a new Shin Bet chief based on loyalty, following the dismissal of Ronen Bar.
Do Not Be Fooled by the ‘Anti-Hamas’ Protests
According to some reports, Hamas members have been spotted leading some of Gaza's demonstrations.
Hamas’s Plan to Turn Gaza Into Another Lebanon
Hamas seeks to end the war while maintaining its military control over Gaza, mirroring Hezbollah’s pre-war dominance in Lebanon. Israel must not allow this to happen, even if Egypt pushes for it.
Don’t be Duped by the Demonstrations in Gaza
As veteran Israeli commentator on Arab affairs Zvi Yehezkeli points out, “If those protesting Hamas had a chance, they would commit Oct. 7 again.”
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.
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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Huckabee vs. Witkoff
Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss Yishai's visit to the Gaza periphery communities and lessons learned there. Then, Jake Bennett joins Yishai to compare the very different approaches of soon-to-be Ambassador Huckabee to Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Plus, Ben Bresky on the life and Hebron burial of early Zionist rabbi Yehuda Bibas.
Goldstein on Gelt: How U.S. Expats Can Avoid the Top Mortgage Mistakes in Israel
Thinking about buying property in Israel? Brace yourself—getting a mortgage here isn’t like walking into your local U.S. bank.
Goldstein on Gelt: “Invest Smarter While Living Abroad: Cracking the Code of Economic Moats”
Discover the secret weapon of smart investors: ECONOMIC MOATS!
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of G-d – Soul Talk [audio]
We are told to Love G-d. We are told to Fear G-d. These are two very different kinds of emotions and seem to be polar opposites.
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.
