Perhaps, just perhaps, we can relate to this: whenever we feel distant from Hashem, that is the Churban.
The terrorists are using human shields to travel safely.
Signing off now for (early) Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom. May all of Israel be safe this Shabbat, and may our IDF soldiers be victorious. Shabbat Shalom. 6:10pm At least 10 Iron Dome intercepts over Tel Aviv. 6:05pm Ashdod 6:02pm Hof Ashkelon 6:00pm Otef Aza 5:59pm Sirens on Gush Dan, Petach Tikva Ramat HaSharon, Ramat Gan, Bnei […]
By Sandy Eller
The chicken and waffle nuggets were fabulous and were like chicken in a dessert form.
As Israel enters Gaza to stop the missile fire and terror tunnel attacks from Gaza, 314 Arabs were killed on Thursday...
The Palestinian Envoy to the UNHRC says the Palestinian Authority can't go to the ICJ to sue Israel for crimes against humanity, because its only the Palestinians who are guilty of it.
IDF video of 1st day in Gaza, Operation Protective Edge
By JTA
A chief rabbi of the Netherlands said unidentified individuals hurled stones at his home in what he said was the second anti-Semitic attack on him in a week. Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs said the latest attack took place at 5 a.m. Thursday, when two stones were hurled through a window of his home in Amersfoort. An earlier incident outside his home […]
Police clash with anti-Israel demonstrators in Cairo, Turkey, London. Protests expected to spread.
Wartime instruction for the country...
IDF released a video of the entry ground into Gaza to destroy the tunnels and Hamas.
Sgt. Eitan Barak (20) of Herzeliya was killed overnight during the initial stage of the ground operation into Gaza. Palestinian media reported that the soldier was killed by Palestinian “militants,” but Channel 1 said the soldier was killed by friendly fire. Five additional soldiers light to moderate wounds in separate incidents. The targets included the home […]
Psaki: Accidental killing of civilians 'horrifying'; Kerry tells Netanyahu to focus on smuggling tunnels
Jewish Home head responds to Human Rights Watch criticism: Radical left-wing reports don't impress me.
End of PA unity? Fatah leader slams Hamas, says even Islamic Jihad wanted to accept Egyptian ceasefire deal
CNN journalist refers to some Israelis as "scum," then deletes tweet.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai focuses on the 'silent cyber war' between Israel and Hamas, anti-anti-Semetic demonstrations in France, and talks to MK Danny Danon about his role change in the government.
Musicians scheduled to perform in Israel have begun to cancel their dates due to the violence.
Netanyahu has decided that the lives of Israeli are more important than looking good for Obama, U.N. and the NY Times.
By Lauri Regan
Many Jews join the Israel-haters with their progressive ideology and politically correct obsessions.
11:40pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:35 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:19 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:08pm Foreign Journalists ordered/requested by Israel to leave their hotel in central Gaza....for their own safety. GROUND OP HAS BEGUN 11:00pm Shafir, Sderot 10:48pm Majdal Shams (Golan Heights) 10:29pm Hof Ashkelon 10:25pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 10:00pm Massive barrage on: […]
In its 4th year, The Event will addressing the question and needs of the English-speaking community in Israel.
Over the next 2 weeks covering portion Matot and Maasei, Rabbi Fohrman will bring order to confusion.
Netanyahu has given the order to send in ground troops and destroy the tunnels.
Hamas has chosen to be humiliated by an IDF ground incursion instead of a ceasefire.
By Naama Klein
Our home is in the center of the Holy Land, surrounded by (what else?) green hills and valleys.
By Susan Warner
Evangelical Christians denominations are the predominant pro-Israel groups among all Christians
If you're from Gaza, the answer is, not only do you kill chickens and cows (and of course people), but now you also kill horses...
"Sound fine," said Mrs. Schwartz. "In the middle, paint their names, Shoshana and Yehonasan. He spells his name Yehonasan with a hei and is very particular about it!"
Ashdod's been taking a beating this past week from all the missiles falling from Gaza. So, I thought I'd share with you something fun about the city.
Despite the attacks from Gaza, these French Jews arrived in Israel today on Aliyah! Welcome home!
Question: I recently returned from a trip abroad and wanted to say HaGomel. When I mentioned this to the officers of my synagogue, however, they told me – as per the instructions of the synagogue’s rabbi – that I would have to wait until Shabbos to do so. I was not given any reason for this and did not wish to display my ignorance, so I quietly acquiesced. Can you please explain why I had to wait? Name Withheld (Via E-Mail)
If this is what Hamas does during a “humanitarian ceasefire,” what is in store with a non-humanitarian ceasefire?
We may not recognize the adverse affect of eating forbidden foods, but they leave an indelible imprint.
By Rachel Levy
UNRWA discovered 20 rockets stashed in one of its schools in Gaza on Wednesday during a routine inspection.
IDF does not permit publication more than...
There are several rules that one must adhere to when making a neder.
Gush Etzion now only has a minute to get into the bomb shelter.
In this new online game, you defend Israel's cities by shooting down rockets from Gaza.
One Israeli soldier was injured Thursday in shelling by Hamas terrorists along the border with southern Gaza.
By Batya Medad
In a war, people die; all Israelis should know that by now.
By Batya Medad
"We thought they wanted a state; it turns out that all they want is to destroy Israel"
229 Arabs were killed on Wednesday... in Syria. Among the dead are 80 Syrian forces, 104 rebel forces, and 45 civilians. Where is the world outcry?
Watch the terrorists scurry back into their hole, and then the IDF blows it up. That's how you play Whack-a-Mole.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The three were publicizing the exact locations of Gaza rocket strikes in Ashdod, which helps Hamas better aim their rockets.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Overview on the war, on the morning of Day 10 of Operation Protective Edge.
By Shalom Bear
A fierce battle ensued when a large Gazan terror cell infiltrated into Israel via a terror tunnel...
The US State Department press briefings often end up being 'Palestinian' advocacy sessions.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai gives day eight updates on Operation Protective Edge including potential rockets lauched towards Israel from the Sinai including an interview with Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan.
“The will to triumph is a prerequisite for victory.” Abba Kovner
How can you run away from Israel and all the things that have shaped your life?
It’s as if Hamas has pulled a page out of Pharaoh’s handbook.
Important message for Jews in the Diaspora: In times of need run to Israel rather than from Israel.
The Rebbe’s deepest message is clear: Embrace and accept.
“Am HaNetzach Eino Mefached Mi Derech Aruka” (An eternal people doesn’t fear the long journey).
By Dov Shurin
Isn't it comforting to know that our God loves life, grants life, and promises eternal life?
With a loud and strong voice we must say “no” to individuals who take the law into their own hands.
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
The negotiation between Moses and the tribes of Reuven and Gad is a model of conflict resolution.
Once again we find ourselves alone – a little lamb among wolves.
The Hamas rocket exploded in he Kibbutz's cowshed, massacring 56 dairy cows.
1:52am Sirens Beit Shemesh. ...Ashdod....Kiryat Gat Lachish ...... 1:51am Beit Shemesh, Mateh Yehuda 1:37am (Thursday) Eshkol 1:23am (Thursday) Sirens Hof Ashkelon (what humanitarian cease fire?) 10:28pm Otef Aza, Ashkelon 9:59pm Kissufim, Otef Aza, Eshkol 9:36pm Ashdod, Gan Yavne, Be'er Tuvia, Hof Ashkelon... 9:15pm Kiryat Malachi, Gan Yavne, Beer Tuvia, Lachish, Shafir... 9:00pm Sdot Negev, Shaar […]
Theater of war becomes theater of absurd: Hamas offers 10-year truce; Abbas offers to patrol smuggling corridor.
Bar Refaeli thought she was quoting Abraham Lincoln. She was. But It was a Lincoln from a different universe.
It's called Operation Protective Edge and is a double-edged sword.
By Paul Miller
Brandeis professors' emails reveal disdain for America, “Obomber” and “Israelists.”
By Batya Medad
The majority of the Israeli public is against a ceasefire with Hamas at this time.
Charlie Daniels, country music's senior statesman, performs Hatikva, fervent supporter of Israel
Police cancel search after almost 3 hours. No kidnapping.
On top of the 48,000 reservists already called up, the IDF has just called up another 8000 reservists. Many of the reservists are being used to replace regular soldiers, who are being deployed around Gaza, possibly in preparation for a ground war. Other reservists are being sent to the Gaza border, also preparing for a […]
By JTA
Wave of anti-Semitic graffiti, physical attacks spreads, this time to University of Oregon
Palestinian Authority President Abu Mazen said Wednesday that he will spend the next few days trying to convince the international community to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Thursday, the PA leader will visit Cairo to discuss President Abed Fattah el-Sisi's ceasefire initiative, which was rejected yesterday by Hamas. From there, he will continue […]
So Hamas needed a way to end the blockade and secure the release of its prisoners.
Balad MK bows head in memory of Palestinian civilians killed in Operation Protective Edge
Many of us thought Mr. Obama’s diplomacy strategy was simply a device to dodge a decision that force was necessary to ensure the rogue state of Iran would not get its hands on nuclear weapons and thereby pose an existential threat to world peace.
Bibi knew back then what needed to be done. So why isn't PM Netanyahu listening to his younger self?
MK who fled Israel reappears; Hamas conditions include re-releasing all Shalit prisoners, opening Gaza port
Our rabbis told us it’s going to be very difficult before Mashiach comes. Should we fool ourselves?
Hamas terrorists hacked into the Binyamin region’s emergency SMS system Wednesday, and sent the following message to area residents. To the people of Israel: Your government claimed yesterday that it stopped firing at us, but without agreeing to or carrying out our conditions. (Your government) thought we would hold our fire, but to the contrary […]
Despite some limited success, after every conflagration Hamas has managed to re-arm and improve its rocket capacity, as evident in the rocket range on display in this round of fighting.
Being a parent during war, Day said, means putting your own needs and wants aside. It also means being prepared.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation on Tuesday afternoon that if the rocket fire did not stop by Tuesday evening, he would order “an even harsher” military response.
Running for shelters and praying for success: Summer 2014 in Israel.
Main question for Israeli docs: Will Gaza patients be forced to take cover from Hamas rockets on Holon?
Lebanon has arrested Palestinian Arabs for transporting rockets to Tyre to be launched against Israel.
Senior IDF official: Hamas trying for political gain from current round of fighting.
By Daryl Deino
Teaching tolerance in the California Public School system means teaching that anti-Semitism is OK
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad asked Wednesday why the Arab world has abandoned Gaza Palestinians. “Why don’t they support the Palestinians with guns and money?” Assad asked, according to the Hebrew-language Ynet website. “Why don’t they send fighters (to help out with the Palestinians)?”
Shaked: Gideon Resnick's hatred renders him useless to his readers.
If eligible, are their benefits to claiming Spanish citizenship?
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF deployed its ninth Iron Dome battery this week, after it was scheduled to be prepared only in a few months and was produced in record time.
Ferocious typhoon winds tore through the Philippines and shut down the capital Wednesday, killing 11 in the country.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
“You know how they say that God takes the best – this is the case now. He was always offering to help, calling and asking what is needed.”
She's very passionate about what she believes.
Tweets praising Hitler have been trending globally in response to the misreporting of Operation Protective Edge.
By Moshe Herman
(((CLICK BELOW TO HEAR AUDIO))) Yishai talks about day seven of Operation Protective Edge and the use of an innovative phone app to inform those of rocket attacks from Gaza. Yishai moves on to give updates on Israel’s response to Arab aggression and ends presenting audio recorded with Middle East and Arab cultural expert Dr. […]