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‘A Day of Sorrow’ When Bodies of Hostages Return
"We embrace the families, and the heart of the entire nation is torn. My own heart is torn. So is yours. And all of the world's heart should be torn."
Israeli Airstrike Eliminates Hezbollah Terrorist in Southern Lebanon
Ayta ash Shab is located just two kilometers – about a mile and a half – across the border from the northern Israeli community of Shtula.
VIDEO: Does This Look Like Gazans are ‘Starving’?
Gazans are seen shopping at the well-stocked open-air Omar Al-Mukhtar Market in Gaza City, the central capital city of Gaza.
Netanyahu Debunks Claim Hamas Moved to Advance Phase 2 Talks
“The claim that progress to the next release stage was brought about by Hamas is a new height of absurdity, echoing Hamas propaganda.
Trump Administration Freezes Funding to Palestinian Authority Security Forces
During his previous term in office, President Donald Trump halted funding to the Palestinian Authority over its "pay for slay" policy.
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to Lead Israeli Delegation to Phase 2 Talks with Hamas
Dermer, who was born in the United States, previously served as Israel's ambassador to the US.
Military Prosecutor Files Blood Libel Charges Against 5 Sde Teiman Reservists
“The fighters, assigned to guard Hamas terrorists, were called to conduct a search for a dangerous Nukhba terrorist, who attacked them during the operation."
Hamas: We Will Not Leave Gaza and Will Not Lay Down our Arms
Negotiations for the second phase are scheduled to begin on March 2.
Trump’s Samaria Observation Deck Marks Israel’s Hope for Changes in Liberated Territories
The inauguration ceremony for the newly named "Trump Observation Deck" is set to take place soon, with the Samaria Council planning to invite high-ranking officials from Israel and around the world.
Violent Clashes in Borough Park bet. Jews and Hamas Supporters
"Violence is not a bug but a feature of the so-called ‘Free Palestine’ movement, which has no desire to free Palestinians from Hamas.”
Foreign Funding of Judicial Reform Protests Spurs Knesset Legislation
The current debate swirls around the NGO Blue and White Future, which was heavily backed by non-Israeli sources.
Fiji Votes to Establish an Embassy in Jerusalem
Sa'ar also invited Fiji's prime minister to visit Israel to further strengthen diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Shattering of Foreign-Policy Delusions
While some consider the proposed measures for Gaza as a non-starter, there are few other ideas on the table—certainly not for Mahmoud Abbas, whose Palestinian Authority lacks credibility.
The Time has Come: Us or Them?
For 76 years, Israel has lived in a state of perpetual emergency, surviving against all odds every single day. And we must ask, once and for all: Why? Why do we accept this reality?
Trump’s Policy Toward Israel; Underlying Assumptions
Unlike the State Department’s worldview, President Trump does not consider Israel to be part of the problem, but a major part of the solution.
Mel Gibson Can Change His Antisemitic Image
As Trump’s new Hollywood ambassador, Gibson has chance to revise ‘Passion’ film’s anti-Jewish narratives, following Oberammergau’s example.
Netanyahu’s Tightrope, Trump’s Net
Though Bibi opted not to take advantage of the U.S. president's ultimatum to Hamas, the rallying cry against him from the usual suspects continues.
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Shakes Hands With A Terrorist
Over and over, Khan has shown a decided lack of professionalism and respect for proper procedure
Taking A Stand At City Hall – Brooklyn Councilwoman Inna Vernikov Quits Women’s Caucus...
How can I condemn and call out all these women’s organizations who stayed completely silent since October 7, but continue sitting in a body that’s supposed to stand up for women’s rights – that’s supposed to stand against the abuse and rape and captivity of women – but cannot do that when it comes to Jewish women?
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The Great Gaza Puzzle
Join Yishai in an exploration of Trumpian thinking about Gaza, the hostages, and God. Then, Yishai and Jake Bennett take on a ex-State Department Israel-shrinker. Then, an Israeli soldier plants a tree in Gaza on the holiday of Tu Bishvat. Finally, Ben Bresky on rebuilt Jerusalem's architecture. Plus: Table Torah on brining the Ten Commandments home!
Goldstein on Gelt: What Happens to Your U.S. Retirement Accounts After Aliya?
Israeli and U.S. tax laws interact in ways that can either HURT or HELP your retirement savings
Hostages Tell of Torture & ‘All Hell Did Not Break Loose’ – The Tamar Yonah Show [audio]
Egypt warns that the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty could be broken if Trump carries out threats to stop sending billions of dollars in aid to Egypt and Jordan unless they agree to take in the Gazan Arabs. In addition, Egypt is amassing troops near Israel's southern border. Does this mean war?
Trump Has Changed Everything – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]
Trump has changed the whole perception of what a solution is to the Israel-Palestinian conflict
Naomi Shemer’s Brooklyn: The Beit Yosef and Ohel Avraham Siddur
Shrem’s unique musical talents quickly earned him the right to serve as the chief chazzan at some of the most central and well-known Syrian shuls in the city: at Magen David and then Bnei Yosef.
A Fiery Love
I believe that Agam and her mother were bequeathed with the moral courage needed in these times from the days that our mothers stood tall in Mitzrayim.
Tu B’Shvat – Message In A Tree
The quintessence of the story is that Abraham wanted to make it well-known to people that they should recognize G-d as the Creator and be grateful to Him. In order to get the audience for this message, he planted an eshel tree to make his place known and easily found.
The Customs Of Tu B’Shvat
One should take the opportunity afforded by Tu B'Shvat to reflect and thank G-d for the fruits that He has created for our enjoyment.
Q & A: Reciting Shema Yisrael With The Congregation (Part I)
Question: As I came into the synagogue, they were about to recite Keri’at Shema. I had as yet not put on my tefillin. What should one do in that situation?
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The Miracles Of Jewish History: Survival
We have spent most of our history as oppressed people. For almost two thousand years, we were scattered across the world; in over one hundred countries. Despite all this, we survived and continue to identify with our people and heritage.
Charity, Justice, And Morality
The failure to observe the agricultural laws such as tithes, challah, and the Sabbatical year reflects an unbridled acquisitive drive and a failure to care for the poor and needy. G-d provides the antidote to this disease of greed through the laws of charity.
The Status Of A Fetus In Halacha (Part XI)
Why should the fact that the rodef is liable to be killed during his act of attempted murder affect whether or not he is chayiv to pay back the monetary damage he caused?
The Custom That Refused To Die
The custom of including the Ten Commandments as part of the Shema was once widespread, but from a certain point in time it was systematically opposed by the Sages. Why did they object to it?
Eyes, Teeth, Hands & Feet
If you think that wealth is limited to your investment portfolio, you are very much mistaken (although money is one form of wealth). There are other forms of wealth, which many tend to regard as mundane, but which are often more valuable than all the money in the world.
Remaining Objective – Parshat Yitro
What can we learn from a seeming grammatical anomaly?
Haftarat Parshat Yitro: Of Angels And Humans
This discrepancy between human and angelic perspectives plays a central role in Chazal’s account of the giving of the Torah, albeit in an entirely different vein. While no angels appear in the Torah’s version of the story, our Sages recount that at Sinai too, Moshe encounters conflict between himself and the angels.
Searching For Hashem
Man will be disappointed when he realizes that Hashem is no longer in such close proximity as He was in this world.
Parents, Teachers, and the Image of G-d
There is one great payback to mentoring. It brings one a certain type of immortality even in this world.
