Tens of thousands of Israelis have gathered at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv for a protest rally/songfest/public prayer to call for the release of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Sha'aer and Naftali Fraenkel. Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv (and former Chief Rabbi of Israel) Yisrael Meir Lau said that every human being with a beating heart prays […]
An IDF official said Sunday evening that there is no news to report about the ongoing manhunt for Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel. According to a report on the Hebrew-language 0404.co.il website, a the official said, “We are continuing to work according to plan. This means scouring the area, arresting suspects and other […]
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
Tourism Minister: Proposal will strengthen the peace between Israel and Jordan.
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his solidarity with the Sha’ar, Fraenkel and Yifrach families, and with Israeli society, and condemned the abduction of the three yeshiva students. In a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Jonathan said, "In behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I write to express my […]
Netanyahu addresses foreign media, calls for Syria-like deal vis-à-vis Iran
The island is one of the most picturesque, obscure in the world: Located about 1800 kilometres off the south-eastern coast of Africa, Maritus is hardly a bastion of Judaism. The island population of 1.2 million is predominantly Hindu and Christian, with just 40 Jews. Turn back the clock to 1940, however, and the story was not […]
The Palestinians remain below the age of responsibility; the source of their behavior always in Israel’s actions.
Jews are under attack in virtually every European country, but leaders choose to tackle "true" threat to peace: Jewish communities.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Legal group responds to rocket fire from Gaza, calls on gov't to withhold payments to Palestinian Authority to pay for repairs.
A 23 year old Jew was arrested by police on the Temple Mount under suspicion that he spit on an Arab, according to a statement by the Honeinu legal organization. A Honeinu lawyer is representing the suspect. Watch this video below if you want to understand how ridiculous this whole thing sounds. No Arabs were […]
By Shalom Bear
Hamas denies that ISIS is in Gaza, but the facts seem to disagree.
Former Israel National Security Advisor Yaacov Amidror said that if Jordan asks for help against ISIS, Israel should help them, during an interview on Galei Tzahal. If ISIS overruns Jordan, it would create a serious strategic risk for Israel. Jordan has deployed a large number of army units along the border with Iraq, including tanks, […]
A fire department crew reported that they were fired on Saturday night from Syria.
By Shalom Bear
The IDF is handing out Propaganda Pops. But will the Arabs get the message?
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Lt. Col. Peter Lerner stated: “Militants like Hassumi and Fatzih, attacking Israel from Gaza, are not safe, do not have immunity, and will not be free to plan, plot and operate. We will continue to strike the instigators and agitators with patience, determination and precision. Gaza rocket terrorism does not pay”.
Feiglin - "America needs Israel, not any less than Israel needs America."
Following up the attack on Sderot, the IAF hit 3 terror sites in Gaza, hitting concealed rocket launchers.
Too many jobs are at stake in the State Dept. for Kerry to dismantles the peace process industry.
On Friday afternoon, just before Shabbat, this happy young man knocked on our door. I asked him, "How do I know if it's any good?"
By JoeSettler
Amalek kidnapped an Israelite. They thought they could confuse God and Israel by pretending to be local Canaanites.
Three more rockets were launched from Gaza at multiple sites in Israel.
Gazan CCTV cameras caught the IAF targeted strike on two rocket terrorists as they were driving down the street.
On Friday night, 6 rockets were launched at Israel from Gaza. The IAF responded.
A rocket launched from Gaza hit a paint factory in Sderot's industrial zone, causing a massive fire.
After the peace process inevitably collapsed and Indyk has quit.
A high school student takes on the NYT's silence on the Holocaust.
Looking for a spiritual cause of a tragedy is a time honored tradition in Judaism.
Terrorists involved in the rockets launched at Israel last week were targeted Friday by the IAF.
Cruz spoke in detail about each of the boys, about the kidnapping, and about the nature of Hamas.
The Amish Village's 12 scenic acres offer a genuine look at the community's lifestyle and how it functions.
One thing I did know, judging from the urgency in her voice, was that she wanted an explanation fast.
Our daughter Malki was murdered, because she was Jewish,, by unrepentant Arab terrorists.
The glass shatters beneath my son's foot, and with that I feel as if the shattered pieces of my heart become whole again.
Entering the city he visited the cattle market and saw two parei adumah untouched by any harness.
It was Mohammed's Jewish friends, who became the first victims of his Jihad.
I was called to the principal's office and shown a picture my daughter had drawn.
After listening to the driver’s incredible story, Rabbi Levenstein asked him, “What about you? After seeing such a miracle why didn’t you became Torah observant?”
By dvora
We define stress as the feeling we get when there is too much to do and too little time to do it in.
Have you noticed that your child is doing something radically different from his cousins (even if they go to a school a block away from each other)?
An IAF targeted strike took out 2 rocket terrorists from the Al-Nasser Salah A-Din Brigades terror organization on Friday afternoon.
The IDF is examining and preparing to install lights and cameras at all the hitchhiking posts.
A heatwave has hit Israel, and will go through the weekend.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
U.S. Governor of Georgia: ‘Israel is Vital Partner in Friendship’ and Economic Efforts
With 20,000 children living in Eretz Yisroel’s periphery, where regular school bus service is non-existent and private transportation impossible due to economic short-comings within almost all of the children’s families, Chinuch Atzmai has been providing regular school bus and mini-bus services to 269 communities across the country.
By Shalom Bear
Zaatari said, "The kidnapping has caused damage to both sides, and the boys should be returned to their families."
By Shalom Bear
The government has decided, that, even with Ramadan approaching, the IDF will continue the search unabated.
An IDF vehicle was lightly damaged.
By JoeSettler
MK Mitzna compared Bayit Yehudi to Hamas, but doesn't his own HaTnua party have far more dastardly goals in common with that terrorist organization?
By Batya Medad
The families of the two believed responsible for the kidnappings were treated too well by Israeli media.
IDF drones watch over the soldiers as they search for the kidnapped boys.
Z STREET will have the ability to compel IRS officials to testify as to their practices and produce all records.
If the University is unwilling, the State must stop this outrageous abuse once and for all. It is wrong and it is dangerous.
Israeli President Shimon Peres received this Congressional Gold Medal during his visit to D.C., on June 26, 2014.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah talk about the continued search for three missing Israeli teens, an innocent Israeli youth killed on the Syrian border, and comedy for Koby.
Congress gave Peres a farewell medal, but Israel will not get off so easily.
The IDF sets an example for the police, who have yet to clean house after the fiasco over the kidnappings.
By dvora
His students can attest that Rabbi Blau does not waste one extra word as he opens the richness of the text.
Although the book is a light, and not to be taken in anyway as a halachic, treatise, there are some poignant moments and you may just learn a thing or two.
The man told investigators on the night of the kidnapping of the suspicious vehicles he saw. One of the cars is now believed to have been the burnt out car that was found near Hebron.
The rock doesn’t have needs, yet it listens to Hashem. How much more so should we, who have so many needs?
How can we be certain that any animal can be counted toward ma’asar beheimah when perhaps it is a treifah?
By Sandy Eller
Both mains were clearly prepared with an expert hand and could only be described as heavenly.
Scientific disciplines don’t ask "why", a metaphysical question. They ask "how does it function?”
Holy for Jews, non-Jews alike: Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones visit Old City, enjoy tour of Kotel tunnels with Rabbi of Western Wall
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Siyum Validates It ‘Thereupon The Decrees Were Annulled’ (Ta’anis 18a)
By Hillel Fendel and Chaim Silberstein / KeepJerusalem.org
It is critical to note the solid legal basis for the position that no part of Jerusalem is actually "occupied."
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)
"You cannot restrain Ari from building a fence on his property," answered Rabbi Dayan.
The demographic pessimists have failed.
Weather forecasters are predicting the first major heatwave of the summer over the next week. Beginning Friday,daytime temperatures in Jerusalem are expected to top 34 degrees (94 Farenheit) for the next five days, and will top 32 degrees (91 Farenheit) for the next week. In eastern parts of Eretz Israel, temperatures are expected to hit […]
By Ben Cohen
As of this moment, the Kurds have little reason to hold back from declaring independence.
Gavrilov and several groups created a unique fundraising and awareness-raising program to #BringBackOurBoys.
Question: How can one determine whether someone is a true disciple of a rav, Rebbe, or rosh yeshiva?
Hand-held aircraft, television monitors can be assembled in minutes, giving IDF troops birds-eye view in real time
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Group behind offensive flyers, Students for Justice in Palestine, has already been suspended by several universities
By dvora
A few seats away, I noticed a man with a Mishnah in hand, talking intently into a cell phone. I soon realized the man was participating in a Daf Yomi shiur, utilizing his traveling time well.
What was the small act of Moshe talking to the rock meant to teach the people of Israel?
A 46-year old archaeologist was killed in a cave-in on Thursday at the Sebastia National Park in Shromron, Israel Radio reported. The archaeologist was exploring a newly discovered cave that was exposed during roadwork at the site. Other workers at the site tried to resuscitate the man, without success.
Physical and speech & language therapists may soon find it easier to immigrate to Israel, thanks to a new bill now before the Knesset.
2001 candidate for Prime Minister lashes out, says Jewish Home party comparable to Islamist party focused on genocide.
By Rachel Levy
President Obama told Israeli President Peres that his attorney general will decide whether to free Pollard. But the A-G can't grant clemency.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
“Did you murder Jews? Have you abducted children? Get up to 12,000 shekels a month from Abu Mazen!” - the salaries paid out to Palestinian terrorists are actually enshrined in PA law.
The contrast between these two photos is astounding.
By JTA
The ad airs for 15 seconds twice every hour, which usually costs $15,000.
Israeli concessions that are divorced from a genuine process of give-and-take cause harm.
After saying it was scaling back the operation to recover the boys, the mothers of the kidnapped teens demanded stiffer spines.
"Death of Klinghoffer" opera frames the issue as Israel’s existence being the real crime.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
Taglit-Birthright Israel has passed a significant milestone with the designation of the program’s 400,000th participant: Ryan Hunter, 20, a student from Syosset, NY (Long Island).
The two words "thank you" have no time expiration; even if spoken after many years they’re as potent as ever.
Leaders must be careful to subdue their ego. The cause is larger than the personal concerns of one person.
The similarities between Goethe’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice and the Golem of Prague are stark and unmistakable...
The agreement came as the New York State legislature was poised to approve remedial legislation requiring substantial changes in the city process.
In praising the kidnapping, Hamas remains true to its anti-Semitic, genocidal founding charter.
Disseminating the Seven Noahide Laws, is one way we can mark the Rebbe’s yahrzeit.