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Draft of Haredim Gains Momentum Within Community
In most cases, these are students from the Sephardi yeshivot, who are in any case better integrated into the general Israeli society.
Biden Cries Uncle as Smotrich Wins War against Sanctions on Settlers
Smotrich stated that “these measures are completely unacceptable,” and vowed, “We will fight to cancel them.” He did and they got canceled.
Biden Buries Ban on Transgender Girls Competing Against Female Athletes until November 5
25 states have enacted bans preventing transgender students from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity as opposed to their biological identity.
Joint Chiefs Chairman: US Won’t Give Israel All the Weapons It Needs
Eventually, as Brown’s chat with the reporters lingered, it became clear why he said what he said about tightening the supply lines to Israel.
Increased Terrorist Attacks by US Trained PA Security Officers as Biden Dreams of Reforming Ramallah
Fatah posted videos of terrorists abducting and abusing Israeli victims while wearing yellow scarves that are identified with Fatah.
At Least 36 Syrian Soldiers, 5 Hezbollah Terrorists Killed in Israeli Attack near Aleppo International Airport
“The regime forces’ death toll from this attack was higher than at any previous Israeli strikes that targeted Syrian areas.”
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Stop to Yeshivah Funding for Haredim Required to Enlist in IDF
The Israeli prime minister had asked for another extension—this time for 30 days—so he could reach a political agreement on the issue
Ben-Gvir: Biden sides with Tlaib, Sinwar over Netanyahu
The national security minister told The New York Times that the US president is "enormously mistaken" to pressure Israel over its military campaign against Hamas.
Israel to Provide ‘Security Bubble’ for Gaza Pier
The IDF would also be responsible for physically connecting the pier to Gaza's shore, according to U.S. officials.
Dissent Rips through State Dept. as Extreme Israel Haters Battle Ordinary Anti-Israel Staff
There are no butterflies in Foggy Bottom.
Canadian Weapons Makers Push Back Against Boycott on Israel
Apparently, $20 million will get you a lot of toys in Canada.
Haredi Battalion Rushed to Gaza during Basic Training Finally Graduated
The Haredi fighters’ war began on the day of Simchat Torah, October 7.
True Nachas
These teeny tiny moments add up, and while he may not know what Havdalah means, there is a feeling associated with the mysterious colorful candle that magically appears once a week and bursts into flame, a feeling that will settle into the part of his heart that requires no words, a feeling so primal, that years later he won’t even understand why he loves Havdalah so much.
The Biden Middle East Delusion
The Biden administration has been champing at the bit to hamstring Israel in its efforts to defend itself
Feminist Silence: Hamas’s Sexual Violence
Radical feminism, as a narrow expression of the original movement, is spectacularly failing to exemplify society's moral and ethical precepts.
Anatomy of an Antisemite
In the Orwellian universe of the U.N., where “Jewish lobby” conspiracy theorists like Francesca Albanese are embraced, good is evi
Israel: UN Resolution is a REAL Threat
Prepare for a Biden-Bibi showdown
State Dept Complains Israel is “Writing Off Their Reputation Damage”
“The Israelis seemed oblivious to the fact that they are facing major, possibly generational damage to their reputation.”
Rep. Ritchie Torres: Supporting Israel Is Common Sense
If anything ever happens to me, if I’m ever assassinated, people should assume that it was likely anti-Zionist activists.
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The Eternal Flame
Yishai Fleisher is at top of Hebron and prays for strength in this challenging period. Rabbi Shmuely Boteach joins Yishai to discuss his appearance on Piers Morgan's show and to understand Senator Chuck Schumer's and President Biden's motivations. Then, Yishai comments on CNN's interview with Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu. Finally, Ben Bresky on the history of Shaarei Tzedek Hospital, and Table Torah about the Eternal Flame.
Decisive Victory – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]
Israel has to balance between achieving a decisive victory without acquiring an image of harming an inordinate number of Gazan non-combatants
Experience vs. Theory – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Living one's Judaism is very different than knowing/reading about tenets of faith. Dwelling in the land of Israel provides technicolor insights to Torah observance, tethering us to our history, culture and traditions.
Secrets To Living A Life Of Significance – Soul Talk [audio]
Listen to Soul Talk with Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel and learn important secrets to living a life of significance.
Why Civilizations Die
Jews did not abandon the past. We still refer constantly to the sacrifices in our prayers. But they did not cling to the past. Nor did they take refuge in irrationality.
It’s None of Your Business…or Is It?
Discretion is the better part of valor
Parashat Tzav: Spinoza, the Alter Rebbe, and the Eternal Fire
The repeated commandment for the Cohanim to keep the fire burning seems to undermine the purpose of the Heavenly fire: the open manifestation of God’s miraculous providence.
The Origins Of Suffering
When man ate from the tree of knowledge of good and bad, he realized his full potential to pursue sin. This choice damaged both him and the world.
Bells And Whistles
In her mind, all of her ancestors are swaying with her and she hears Baruch Levine singing harmony as she recites the timeless prayer for her children to be scholars and illuminators of the world. And in the middle of the spiritual euphoria (if she is lucky enough to get so far) she feels a tug on her leg. Mommy, can I have apple juice? Mommy, it’s not fair…
The Relationship That Could Have Been
The carpenter was shocked! If only he had known he was building his own house, he would have invested so much more effort.
What Will We Take With Us From Purim?
Esther wore royalty. When she acted with self-confidence, with true conviction and devotion to her people and to G-d – everything began to fall into place and to turn around for the good.
A Bad Sin and a Good Drash
Peshat vs. Drash
To Purify Israel
The Aish Kodesh says we read this parsha every year before the giving of the first mitzvah on Parshat HaChodesh because first we must give ourselves over entirely to obedience to Hashem.
Life Is A Miracle
Miracles that are revealed are intended to inspire a person to change his life for the better. However, when a person becomes accustomed to miracles as such they no longer affect him. A miracle that happens often and becomes nature may cause him to err in his thinking and stray.