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Iranian President’s Helicopter Crashes in Mountainous Terrain
Two other helicopters that were part of the convoy made it back safely to Tehran.
Forest Fire Threatens Homes, Kindergartens in Jerusalem’s Har Homa Neighborhood
Due to the weather, Fire and Rescue Commissioner Rabbi Tafser Eyal Caspi signed an order this weekend prohibiting bonfires anywhere except in specially designated locations.
In Israel, Electric Vehicles Owners Travel 40.8% More
88.2% of owners of private electric vehicles charge them at home frequently (often or occasionally).
Top Hamas Weapons Smuggler Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Daqqa was actively involved in smuggling weapons and funds into Gaza for Hamas.
Smotrich Calls for Hezbollah Ultimatum: Withdraw or IDF Goes In
“A public ultimatum must be issued to Hezbollah that they completely stop shooting and withdraw all forces to beyond the Litani River," the minister said.
Arab Arsonists Set Fire to Farm Pasture, Attack Firefighters
It was the third such arson attack in the grazing area of the Rimonim Farm, located north of Jerusalem.
Senior IDF Officers: If We Don’t Push Full Steam Ahead in Rafah Our Soldiers Will Pay the Price
Field officers tell senior commanders that restrictions must be removed despite the political pressure as reality on the ground is playing against the IDF.
Florida to Revoke Miami Private Muslim School’s Vouchers over Imam’s Antisemitism
A bipartisan group of Jewish state lawmakers called for measures against the imam, including revocation of his dental license.
Oct. 7 Terrorist Gets Surgery at Tel Aviv Hospital Despite Outrage
The Hamas Nukhba force member has been detained pending trial.
Israeli Beaten in Belgium for Removing Anti-Israel Sticker
Amnon Ohana, 64, suffered a fractured jaw during the assault, which occurred in front of his daughter.
Iran Confirms Indirect Talks with US in Oman
“We have ways of communicating with Iran when it’s in our interest."
Despite Call for Declaring ‘New Genocide,’ Armenian Colonialist Invaders Are Not Victims
On May 10, Politico reported that the California-based Center for Truth and Justice sent a...
Trust Biden On Israel Anymore? Don’t
Don’t threaten us with cutting off aid to give up our principles, Begin said. I’m not a Jew with trembling knees. I am a proud Jew with 3,700 years of civilized history...
Wag The Dog – 2024 Edition
Keen observers such as Alan Dershowitz assert that these protests are being organized from the outside, with Iran, Qatar, and George Soros among the suspects.
Who Needs Hasbara?
Israel’s version of 9/11 was far greater in terms of deaths per population than America’s tragedy. However, it went completely belly up in garnering the anticipated support.
Ignorance Is Bliss
The behavior I witnessed, as commonplace as it has become, is unacceptable. One can protest legally, one can have an opinion – but showing a lack of basic decorum is wrong, no matter what you believe.
“Both Sides” and “Innocent Civilians”: The Psychological Effect of Language in the Gaza War
During war, as during peace, language and terminology create attitudinal truth.
At The Intersection Of Jew Hatred
This warped cultural narrative creates the ludicrous scene of gay people supporting Hamas murderers, even though Hamas terrorists would gladly toss them off a roof and drag their bodies through the street. But to people blinded by intersectionality, facts don’t matter.
Illuminating Tragedy: Speaking to Rabbi Leo Dee a Year After Losing his Wife &...
Rabbi Dee is active in a number of projects which give him energy and hope, and he is grateful to his family and friends, and the love and support demonstrated by the Jewish people in the past year.
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State of Finkelstein
Yishai and Malkah discuss the pain of Israel Memorial Day and the majesty of Israel Independence Day - which reflect the struggle and the miracle of Israel's rebirth. Then, Yishai goes into the lion's den to tackle known Israel-hater Norman Finkelstein on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show.
Protests Against Israel – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]
Protests against Israel are also protests against the United States and Western society
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Independence Day Special, Revolution or Referendum – The Jewish Truth Bomb [audio]
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Light Your Fire
Roi and Adan relayed the horrific happenings of October 7. As they spoke, they often had to stop and collect themselves. Their hands were shaking while recounting coming face to face with terrorists who were shooting at them. One could not help but feel as if you were there with them, hearts pounding, trying to escape death’s door.
Q & A: Sefirat HaOmer In The Synagogue (Part II)
Question: In my synagogue, and I assume in most others, we all stand at attention as the rabbi or chazzan recites the blessing of Sefirat HaOmer and then proceeds to count the Omer. How can we recite the blessing afterwards when we already clearly heard it before (and thus, presumably, were yotzei with it)?
M. Goldblum
Miami Beach, FL
Pesach Sheini: Another Opportunity
One of the goals of Judaism is to draw holiness into this world. A more important goal, however, is to elevate the world and the worldly aspects of man.
United But Different
A remarkable occurrence is happening in the state of Israel today. The vast majority of the people living there, whether observant or non-observant, ultra-religious or not, observe the holidays as national or religious events in their lives.
The Duality Of Jewish Time
According to the Torah, the first month of the year is Nissan. This was the day the earth became dry after the Flood (Gen. 8:13). It was the day the Israelites received their first command as a people (Ex. 12:2).
The Toll Of Torture
The Gemara comments that the prophet’s list increases in severity, making captivity the worst, even worse than death or famine.
Yom HaZikaron For The Fallen Soldiers Of Israel And Victims Of Terror: Let The...
In a Tel Aviv train station, I stood looking at the stickers on the walls. A common theme emerging from these stickers? The importance of remembering to smile.
The Word
As we continue to speak less, we will continue to have less room for defilement… and for sanctity
Having Proper Intention
In Chovat HaTalmidim, the longest chapter concerns the struggle against laziness in students of Torah that the Aish Kodesh describes as the greatest blight upon a young mind.
Torah Shorts: Parshat Emor: Flesh of my Flesh
May the gods grant you all things which your heart desires, and may they give you a husband and a home and gracious concord, for there is nothing greater and better than this - when a husband and wife keep a household in oneness of mind, a great woe to their enemies and joy to their friends, and win high renown. -Homer, The Odyssey
