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Infected Anti-Vaxers Impede Israel’s Quality of Care as Hospital Staffs Are Near Collapse
Much has been said in the past about the right of a democracy to protect itself by suspending certain rights in time of an emergency.
Lost Tribe of Bnei Menashe Celebrates Sukkot in Northeastern India
The Bnei Menashe, or sons of Manasseh, claim descent from one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel.
Israel Loses Final Game of European Baseball Championship
In the sixth inning, Assaf Levemart's home run also brought Wanger home and Israel was ahead 4-1.
Rabbi Stav: Residents of Diverse Cities Don’t have to Sleep in the Sukkah
The question was posed by a resident of Lod following several shooting incidents in recent days in Lod and Ramla.
Shomron Leader Calls to Stop Arab ‘Occupation’ of Area C After Germany Pledges €100 M. to Fund PA Projects
The “real story” with these EU-funded projects is that they are part of the Fayyad Plan activity to take over Area C.
Benny Gantz: I Hope Ultra-Orthodox Parties Will Join Coalition Government
Gantz also said he wants to be prime minister of Israel.
Knesset Committee Debates Increases in Supplementary Income Allowances for Senior Citizens
The change will benefit those who receive income support, and includes other populations that were not previously eligible.
Chabad Chassid Attacked in Crown Heights, Threatened with Death
Passersby chased the attacker, but he managed to escape.
AOC Calls for Arms Boycott of Israel
Israel’s Ambassador accused Democratic New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of legitimizing Hamas’ “attacks against innocent civilians, as well as anti-Semitic lies.”
Last Afghani Jew Gives Wife Get Erev Yom Kippur
Simintov's hostile relationship with the other last Jew in Kabul, Ishaq Levin, became the subject of a play in the UK.
FDA Rejects Israel’s Booster Vaccine Data over Different Definitions of Serious Covid-19 Illness
Israel has more worried Jewish mothers.
Over 3 Million Israelis Get 3rd Booster Shot
The third dose boosts the immunity of its recipients about tenfold compared to those who had received only two doses of the vaccine at least five months earlier.
Seeing G-d Along the Way
How often in life do we immediately assume the worst of a situation, without ever considering that many setbacks are – more often than not – setups for something better.
An Abbreviated History of Anti-Zionism*
Branding Israel as racist, portrays her as a country that harms civilian populations, oppresses minorities, establishes restrictive immigration laws and religious statutes as part of their ideological raison d’etre. Thus, Israel’s wars, its military response to terror and laws passed by the Knesset are racist.
Why Freedom Is in Serious Jeopardy
Today, the Left is leading a three-pronged assault on liberty:
The Old Peace Treaties vs. the Abraham Accords
Unlike Israel’s earlier peace agreements with Egypt and Jordan, the Abraham Accords involved Arab countries that do not border Israel, have never fought it on the battlefield, and are relatively unburdened by the Palestinian question. Accordingly, they were able to implement a “people to people” peace that eluded their predecessors.
What I Have… Is Called A Religion
I must admit to being confused at all the anger and consternation. I am not in the slightest offended by what the Pope said. He simply and honestly stated the classic Christian position and not in a way designed to offend or hurt.
The Terrorists’ Escape from Gilboa Prison: A Wake-Up Call for Israeli Society
Recent events, including the escape of six terrorists from Gilboa Prison and the death of Sgt. Barel Hadaria Shmueli, who was shot point blank by a Palestinian terrorist, represent a wake-up call for Israelis who have grown too accustomed to the pursuit of day-to-day quiet as a strategic choice. Whether Israelis recognize it or not, they are in a state of war with their enemies.
Rabbi Adlerstein On This And That In The Jewish World
Yom Kippur is my favorite day of the year. I call it the ultimate free lunch, because when you ‘show up’ – attitudinally – you are guaranteed some degree of atonement and reconnection with G-d.
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The Reluctant Prophet
Yishai comes back from praying on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Rosh Hashanah with a "Spiritual Sun Tan" and speaks about the challanges the State of Israel faces - and about Jonah, the reluctant prophet who, in many ways, symbolizes the Jewish people's role in this world.
A Leader’s Call To Responsibility
It is that power of hope, born whenever G-d’s love and forgiveness gives rise to human freedom and responsibility, that has made Judaism the moral force it has always been.
Rabbi Dayan’s Shemittah Lessons
The shemittah year cancels outstanding loans that are past due, although nowadays, we usually write a pruzbul to allow collecting loans past shemittah, based on an enactment of Hillel.
Bearing The Guilt
Miri has been carrying around guilt for the accident for over 60 years; for something she had zero responsibility for. She had misinterpreted the situation and blamed herself needlessly enduring enormous pain.
Q & A: Noy Sukkah – Sukkah Decorations (Part I)
Question: Is decorating the sukkah part of the mitzvah, or does the mitzvah only require the sukkah itself?
Moshe Jakobowitz
Brooklyn, NY
Two Days Of Yom Tov: In Israel? For Israelis?
Today, when we enjoy the benefit of a fixed calendar, we continue to observe two days of Yom Tov in the Diaspora even though we know exactly when the holidays are to be observed. This is based on the requirement to “follow the customs of our ancestors."
Rediscovering What You Already Know
Most importantly, though, when the malach struck you, you didn't lose this Torah; rather, you lost access to it. Instead of disappearing, this knowledge and clarity became buried deep within your subconscious.
To Widen Our Embrace
You must tell yourselves: I am not my pain. I feel pain, but it alone does not define who I am.
TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Haazinu: Sky, Earth and the Four Winds
A handful of pine-seed will cover mountains with the green majesty of forests. I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high. -Fiona Macleod
Divine Protection
We have nothing to fear from our enemies if we have faith in Hashem; it is specifically the shaky and unstable sukkah that actually symbolizes Hashem’s strength and might.
A Lasting Sukkos Message
Perhaps we might suggest that since this mitzvah symbolizes the Clouds of Glory that came without complaining, Hashem made it a free mitzvah to ensure that no one should complain about a mitzvah that commemorates no complaining.
