יום שבת, י״ח אב תשפ״וSaturday, August 1, 2026
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How bad is it? It is a battle royal tearing at the very heart of the yeshiva world.
By Batya Medad
Zionism brought Yesha to life, attracting Jews and Arabs to the area.
By JoeSettler
The "bag tax" is eco-terrorism against the Israeli consumer. Have our MK's reviewed any studies on its environmental impact, or is it all just touchy-feely?
MS. PSAKI: He asked me if we thought he (molotov-cocktail throwing Arab-US citizen was a terrorist, and I said no.
By Batya Medad
The best locations for more housing is Yesha and Jerusalem because of convenience and low land cost
Weeping for the heroism of our soldiers, the miracle of our return home, the endless years of exile
By Batya Medad
A terror attack and a legitimate policing action are not equal. There's never an excuse for terror.
By Adina Broder
She taught me to love: learning Torah; the power of tefilah; the beauty of Shabbos; our homeland, Eretz Yisrael;
In the vast majority of cases, they are truly people in need, the fraudulent have been weeded out,
By Batya Medad
Shiloh, where the Mishkan stood for near 400 years, was the spiritual capital of the Jewish Nation.
By Batya Medad
Arab terrorism against Jews and the State of Israel is not something we should be "calm" about.
By Batya Medad
The headlines refused to scream "ARAB TERROR ATTACK;" instead the phrase "Suspected Terror Attack."
By Batya Medad
I've heard many times I write what others think, making them extremely happy; that's why I continue.
By Steven Plaut
Though secular, Hitman's CV includes writing music for, recording, and popularizing religious songs.
By Paul Gherkin
Polls indicate that the Palestinians are much more against a two state solution than the Israelis.
By Paul Gherkin
Leon Klinghoffer's daughters: "‘Klinghoffer’ is justified as ‘a work of art’...This is an outrage.”
Kids bring in the light and let out the darkness through breathing exercises; it changes people.
If I make a million dollars in 2 weeks, how can I observe something like this and sit by quietly?”
By Paul Gherkin
Sometimes collective action against the heinous acts of the majority is not enough. The world should not only support the blockade of Gaza; it must enforce the dismantling of Hamas.
By Batya Medad
How long will it take for Israel and the Jewish World to admit that we are in very serious danger?
By Paul Gherkin
Palestinians (and Jordanians) often use the term “provocation” regarding Israeli action in Jerusalem
The zealots who engineered the ban have been publicly disgraced.
I am sick and tired of this one way street boycott! Time to boycott all products developed or invented in the Palestinian controlled areas! Let's start with......umm....
Such an incredible miracle to have Israel, it's crazy that every Jew isn't clamoring to live here!
My difficulties persisted until I met a beggar outside a restaurant after Tisha B'Av 12 years ago.
By Batya Medad
I'm more worried about the dangers of the Palestine virus than the Ebola one.
By Paul Gherkin
“Nonsense” seems to be the New York Times sense of balanced and accurate coverage.
By Steven Plaut
The Palestinian terrorists could undergo career reorientation and take to cod fishing.
It's very bad news indeed that the idea of terrorist release is once again under discussion.
Aides to US President Barack Obama expressed displeasure today over not being informed of plans to assemble tens of thousands of makeshift residential structures over the last week in Jewish communities in areas both Israel and the Palestinians claim.
There is not a single sensible person on the face of the earth who would consider the bigoted BDS movement to be anything but a hate based organization. Their anti-Israel activity is deeply rooted in age old antisemitism. Now I know there are those who will claim I am pulling the anti-semite card out […]
I spent the holiest day of the year in the holiest place in the world.
By Paul Gherkin
The New York Times gave a warm and strong endorsement for Islamophobia this weekend. It’s opinion pages wrote strongly about the importance of free speech and the logic of exploring the hatred that many people feel towards all Muslims around the world, whether due to the 9/11 terror attacks or the beheadings of innocents today. […]
"Shuls that are full on Friday night were fuller than normal, looking more like Yom Kippur"
By Paul Gherkin
Abbas used his chance at the UN to repeatedly lie about Israel; Why not? The world loved the charade
The 4 species are the symbol of our community Bet Horon because it symbolizes unity and difference
I can’t blame these people for seeing women that way, it's how they are raised-I blame the Hashkafa
By Paul Gherkin
{Originally posted on author's website, FirstOne Through} Jihad is a war that Muslims fight against non-Muslims. It is considered a holy crusade that each Muslim must take according to the Quran. There are different ways that jihad can be waged. According to the Quran and Hadith, it can be fought with the heart, the tongue, […]
By Batya Medad
Who is in the White House doesn't matter; the US President is neither Israel's leader nor our god.
By Batya Medad
Unlike many Likud (including Yisrael Beitenu, Israel is Our Home, which ran with it as a unified party in the last elections) voters and most who voted for Naftali Bennett's NRP aka Bayit Yehudi, Jewish Home Party, I'm not at all surprised that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has done what he swore he would never […]
A women and 3 girls were nearly lynched today when Arabs attacked their car. How would you respond in this situation?
Given these statistics, I feel that it is not worth it to live in the United States.
By Paul Gherkin
Would Obama stand for a housing policy that barred blacks from living in Washington, DC?
By Batya Medad
My good friend Ruthie Blum and I don't agree about the value of Bibi's speech; she's too optimistic.
Regardless of your opinion on the hareidi community, the food is delicious and super-duper kosher!
By Paul Gherkin
Is the global community clear in its response to these extremist groups?
By Batya Medad
Bibi speaks resolutely in forums like the UN but we don't see that strength on the ground here.
Israel_Shield is angry, and lets loose in this post.
Yeah, I know what you're thinking but no, I haven't lost my mind and no, I am not kidding.
By Paul Gherkin
Abbas again used the UN to attack Israel, distort history, and undermine prospects for peace.
This piece partner- no it was not a spelling mistake- they desire piece after piece of our Land.
By JoeSettler
President Obama showed courageous leadership with his decision to attack "Islamic State" despite the unavoidable ensuing collateral damage.
By JoeSettler
The solution to the friction with Hareidim on El Al flights is so simple and obvious, it amazes me that it hasn't been implemented yet.
By Paul Gherkin
Global resources flow to young and capable descendants of Arabs who left Palestine over 60 years ago
There was a problem: A different speech, in part, was delivered on September 27
By Batya Medad
Obama's speech was the epitome of chutzpah and hypocrisy.
After Israeli-Arab and Zionist Mohammed Zoabi expressed his support for Israel, he was forced to go into hiding for his safety...
Here is your chance to show your appreciation to the IDF!
This video of IDF soldiers singing one of the most powerful prayers Jews say on the holiest day of the year is simply amazing!
When I think back to one year ago it actually feels like a lifetime ago; I was truly another person.
By Paul Gherkin
To continue meriting the Promised Land, Jews must consider & always improve upon their own behavior.
Though the Talmud doesn't give instructions, Metzitza has always been done B’Peh - by oral suction.
ISIS and Hamas are cut from the same cloth. Obama should listen to Netanyahu.
By Batya Medad
Last night I attended the big festive celebration of ten years of Menachem Begin Heritage Center and Museum. Security was tight, almost like at a foreign airport, because both Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Ruby Rivlin were to be there. And yes, they were and yes they spoke. Officially the evening was a tribute […]
By Beth Perkel
Hamas' tunnels were destroyed as were plans for their unparalleled terror attacks on Rosh Hashana.
By Batya Medad
The Jewish Press stressed the possible ramifications of such a breach of Israeli political protocol
If not scared by God be scared by man; Hopefully ethics will integrate into lives for proper reasons
Smear campaigns by people with agendas other than justice do not faze him; He does what is right.
By Batya Medad
Countries like Turkey, Europe and even the US have proven fertile ground for recruiting terrorists
How many times have you heard anti-semites spew words like Israel are Nazis, or what you are doing to the Arabs is worse that what the Nazis did to the Jews?!...
By Ted Belman
My blog, Israpundit, was hacked, and I had to move to a new domain...
There's much confusion about the definition of Daas Torah; simply put it means the wisdom of Torah.
By Batya Medad
We'll never be able to negotiate a true, lasting peace with the Arabs.Their aim is our destruction.
Now I live in a country where every shop in the food court is kosher! I can have anything I want!
Pashkevil: "Come out today and battle the Zionist Amalek and all the traitors in Nahal Haredi..."
By Batya Medad
Jordan: Only M.E. country with no historical basis and ruled by occupiers placed by European powers.
By JoeSettler
Like the fighter pilot's letter, I wonder if certain units are simply too sensitive to allow certain leftwingers to serve in, and to entrust in their hands the security of our country and our lives.
There is only one thing more tragic than experiencing a terror attack, and that is allowing those who attacked you to do it again!
By JoeSettler
Smuggling Gazans into Europe is cheaper than fighting with Gaza, and then rebuilding all the destruction.
By Joseph Cox
This week's parsha offers a new covenant; a covenant that speaks to national life unlike any other
Why did I feel so uncomfortable around people with special needs? It's not like they're contagious.
By Paul Gherkin
The US government ignores Saudi policies, focusing narrowly on Saudi oil and military cooperation.
Imagine if the Arabs would not have attacked Israel in '48, or any other year...
Rabbi Fink: "There are many ‘true believers who can’t even be in the presence of Orthodox Judaism."
People act not because they think it’s right; they do what they do because it’s what they want to do
During the years of attacks on Gush Katif communities no residents either wished to leave or left.
By Paul Gherkin
Israel far outranks every country in the MENA region in the freedoms of press, speech and assembly.
" the Americans mistakenly led Israel to believe that Hamas accepted an unconditional 72-hour cease-fire "
By JoeSettler
Here are some headlines, you are guaranteed to never see outside of the Purim edition of a website...
By Batya Medad
Not only Israel, but World Jewry owes everything to the holy bravery of the IDF and its soldiers.
"The Obama administration proved once again that it is the best friend of its enemies, and the biggest enemy of its friends."
By Batya Medad
Reuters has an article up claiming that to rebuild Gaza it will cost $7.8 billion. (Reuters) - Rebuilding Gaza will cost $7.8 billion, the Palestinian Authority said on Thursday, in the most comprehensive assessment yet of damage from a seven-week war with Israel during which whole neighborhoods and vital infrastructure were flattened. I just think […]
1st thing that must be done: tear down that wall; 2nd thing: allocate empty classrooms to Charedim.
I love a lot about Jerusalem. I love that even though it's hot, it's a dry heat with breezes. I love that it's a bustling town, but not the metropolis that is Tel Aviv. I love that the air feels Jewish, which is a weird thing to conceptualize, but not if you've been here. But […]
We have the responsibility to ensure the safety of the Jewish people no matter where they live.
By Paul Gherkin
Evolution of the news flow: rapists first described as “Asian,”then “Pakistani,” finally “Muslim.”
July 31, 2026 
