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HHS: Harvard Violated Civil Rights of Jewish and Israeli Students
Failure to institute adequate changes immediately will result in the loss of all federal financial resources and continue to affect Harvard’s relationship with the federal government.
Report to Knesset Status of Women Committee: 946 Children Orphaned Since October 7
Calls were made to assist civilian widows, who, unlike military widows, often fall through the cracks of Israel’s support systems.
Israeli Ambassador to Poland: Israel Open to Sharing Iron Dome Technology
Finkelstein, who was appointed earlier this year, revealed that the Israeli government is prepared to share its military technologies with Poland.
Trump Warns NY Mayor Wannabe Mamdani: Behave Yourself or Lose Funding
In Trump-speak: welcome to the big leagues, kid—watch your step or no soup for you.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University Develop Groundbreaking Model for Rare Genetic Disease
An important step toward treating a rare genetic disease.
Bring Them Home
Lebanon Working to Wrest Control from Hezbollah
A political decision is required for Lebanon to impose control over the area north of the Litani River, where medium and heavy weapons are still in the hands of Hezbollah.
New Deal with Hamas to Free 10 of 20 Living Hostages Over 2-Month Period
"The way to defeat Hamas and bring the hostages home is to reoccupy the Gaza Strip, halt humanitarian aid, go all the way through the evaluation phase—and win.”
Summer is Here. Looking for Something to Do?
One of the best areas for a half-day or day-long trip is less than an hour from Tel Aviv and a short ride from the Israeli capital.
Gaza Aid Chief: UN Undermining Efforts to Feed Civilians
Rev. Johnnie Moore, Head of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation tells how UN actively works against his efforts to feed Gazans.
IDF Commandos in the 98th Division Begin Operations in Northern Gaza
At least 100 terror targets have been struck thus far, including terrorists, weapons storage facilities, operation centers, and enemy observation posts.
Ra’anana Couple Accused of Spying for Iran
Multiple strategic and sensitive sites in Israel were directly hit last month by deadly Iranian ballistic missiles during the 12-day war, Operation Rising Lion.
Iran and the Ticking Bomb Over Its Head
In game theory, there is a well-known strategy called the "ticking time bomb": a threat of destructive action against an adversary that may also harm the threatening player themselves
Selling F-35s to Authoritarian Regimes Is a Dangerous Gamble
Today, countries such as the UAE and Bahrain regularly seek U.S.-made weapons. But what will happen if the dictatorial rulers of these nations are replaced by forces hostile to America and Israel?
Rav Moshe and the Meaning of a Flag
Churches and shuls started placing flags in their sanctuaries around World War I. In addition to it being a time of nationalistic fervor, it was especially important for religious groups that were being accused of being sympathetic to enemies of the United States to demonstrate how patriotic they were.
A Bitter Turning Point for NY’s Jewish Community
From the earliest days of the city’s founding, Jews have helped shape the identity and vitality of New York. As immigrants, merchants, educators, philanthropists, laborers, artists and industrialists, Jewish New Yorkers have given much – and asked for little beyond the freedom to contribute.
From Vienna to Queens: Karl Lueger, Zohran Mamdani, and the Politics of Polite Antisemitism
No, Mamdani isn’t directly inciting genocide. But Lueger didn’t either. History tells us you don’t need to pull the trigger to light the fuse.
NY Times and Jewish Democratic Leaders Reverse On Mamdani
It’s a terrifying reality of today’s world where party loyalty is paramount over anything else.
Israel Needs Our Chizuk and Support, Now More Than Ever
We must always remember that it is only B’yad HaShem and with the Etzpah of HaShem that we will succeed in eradicating those who threaten us.
Pres. Trump Fulfilled 30 Years of Broken Promises
For 30 years, Democrats and some Republicans lied about stopping Iran. Trump did it.
Goldstein on Gelt: Don’t Buy a Home in Israel Until You Listen to This
If you're making Aliya, eyeing an investment, or just trying to figure out where to hang your hat long-term, this conversation will help you steer clear of stress and financial setbacks.
Trump’s Downside – Phantom Nation [audio]
Arrogance, Ignorance, Vulgarity
How To Hold Joy and Sadness in Times of Great Miracles and Pain – Soul Talk [audio]
Do you ever have mixed feelings about G-d?
Q & A: Mi Sheberach (Conclusion)
Is there a halachic source for the Mi Sheberach other than its presence in the siddur?
A Pivotal Pause For The Para Aduma
Unlike the two previous sedras of Shelach and Korach, each of which were two-thirds story and a third juxtapositional mitzvot, Chukat’s three mitzvot are part of the same mitzvah topic – namely, para aduma (the red heifer), with the bulk of the sedra being a string of episodes in the Midbar-wandering period.
What’s Your Legacy?
We are living in a world of chaos, never sure what tomorrow brings. As I write these words it is impossible for me to know what our days will look like by the time you read my message.
Reining In The Ego: When Even Horses Bow To Providence
Like many Israeli leaders, Netanyahu often peppers his speeches with biblical verses, usually used as cultural or historical touchstones rather than as expressions of personal religiosity. Keinon points out that Netanyahu’s use of the Shema prayer is less typical and perhaps indicative of a deeper religious arousal.
Masters of Deception – Chukat
It is impossible to reach an agreement with Amalek, because the only thing that will satisfy them is our obliteration and…G-d's name in the world can never be complete until Amalek is obliterated.
I Have Tried To Become Wise But It Is Beyond Me
Because if it is corruption we are worried about, there is no greater corruption and source of impurity than the presence of death itself.
Making Your Spouse First
The attitude that one knows that you’ve got my back isn’t born overnight. It’s achieved with a persistent series of small acts and gestures where husband and wife demonstrate that you are first in my book.
A Fascinating Din Torah
When one makes peace in his home, the Torah considers it as if he established peace among the entire Jewish Nation.