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BREAKING: Arabs Graffiti “Slaughter the Jews” on the Kotel HaKatan (Little Western Wall)
The sanctity of the “small Western Wall” equals that of the regular Western Wall.
Ambassador Ron Dermer says Israel will Allow US Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to Visit
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) can enter the country, despite their pro-BDS views, “out of respect for the U.S. Congress, and the great alliance between Israel and America, we would not deny entry to any member of Congress into Israel.”
UK Raises Threat Level After Iran Seizes British Oil Tanker
U.S. Central Command has announced the development of a multinational plan to increase protection in key international waterways after the Iranian seizure of the British vessels.
Amnesty Intl Joins BDS, Boycotts TripAdvisor in Israel
The BDS campaign of harassment against TripAdvisor can only be countered by a greater campaign of support for TripAdvisor by pro-Israeli consumers.
Iran Ups the Ante, Seizing British Container with Crew of 23
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt warned that Iran is choosing a "dangerous path" of "illegal and destabilizing" behavior.
Today BB Matches BG as Longest Serving Israeli PM
We have not managed to find online a mention, never mind estimate, of Ben-Gurion's personal wealth.
‘Terror Didn’t Break Me’ – The Inspirational Story of Asael Shabo
"We respect each other more, we get into fights less. We Understand that we have to use the time to love each other and give each other. To appreciate what remained."
When Lincoln Borrowed a Philadelphia Rabbi’s Tammuz 17 Reference for the Gettysburg Address
In 1863, the day of Shabbat, July 4, Independence Day, fell on the first day of the three weeks, Tammuz 17, but because it was Shabbat, as is the case this year, 2019, the fast was pushed off to Sunday.
Trump: US Navy Ship Shot Down Iranian Drone in International Waters
The unmanned aerial vehicle threatened the American amphibious assault ship, the USS Boxer, while it was in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bibi’s Choice: Allow Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib into Israel, or Send Them Back?
Due to the sensitivity of the issue, the ultimate decision will still be left to Prime Minister Netanyahu, who must determine whether the political gain will outweigh any political fallout created by allowing the two lawmakers into the country.
Help Find Ari Fuld’s Best Video Clips
The Ari Fuld Project is asking for help from the public to locate Ari's best clips from the thousands of videos he made.
Greenblatt: ‘Israel is the Victim in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict’
“From the moment of its formation, they were attacked multiple times. They continue to be attacked with terrorism . . . they’re trying their best to succeed … under very, very trying circumstances.”
In Trump vs. ‘the Squad,’ American Jews have Picked the Wrong Target
The president wasn’t attacking the women’s color or ethnicity. He was attacking their disloyalty to America. Racism is picking on people for who they are; Trump attacked them for what they do.
The Final Picture
Was this the final recognition of the Jewish people as the true Chosen People?
What to Say (and Not Say) When There are No Words
When people in our lives are struggling or suffering, we desperately want to help but...
Appeasing Iran Isn’t An Option
However, voices in the West are also expressing an understanding of, and even empathy toward, Iran,
J’accuse — The New Yorker Is Trying to Silence Me
he New Yorker picked on the wrong innocent victim, because I have the will and resources to fight back against the falsehoods he is directing at me and those who want to hear my voice. The truth is my weapon in this war of words, and the truth is unequivocally on my side.
We All Wanted To Love The Women’s Soccer Team
People who excel in one thing are tempted to think they are smart about everything, but that is almost never the case. Rapinoe is a great soccer player. Other than that, she is unimpressive. She comes across as arrogant, a fool, and a lowlife.
Morocco, Italy, & Beyond: The Vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – On His 25th...
Year the first shliach went out: 1950 – to Casablanca, Morocco.
Year the last shliach went out: 2019. Two recent ones went to Purdue University and Takayama, Japan.
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Suppress or Express for Success?
Was Pinchas right to suppress Zimri's exhibitionism by spearing him and his partner? In a repressive social media atmosphere, is intellectual courage today's form of vigilantism? Are we meant to suppress or harness our urges? Rav Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to hash out the timely Torah portion of Pinchas.
The Final Picture
Was this the final recognition of the Jewish people as the true Chosen People?
In Judaism, Religion and Nationhood Coincide
Why did God choose that Israel be blessed by Bilaam? Surely there is the principl “Good things come about through good people” (Tosefta Yoma 4:12). Why did this good thing come about through a bad man?
Why Was the Beis Hamikdash Destroyed?
The pasuk in the beginning of Parshas Eikev says that when we will follow the laws of the Torah, Hashem will guard the bris.
The Celestial Phone Call
So why then are we not attentive enough to all of the signs that surround us? I have not the psychological training to analyze this question, but what seems clear is that slumber is not only restricted to our beds.
What If He Denies Borrowing Money?
If Mr. Miller had admitted that he lent money only once, clearly one of the witnesses would be lying and his testimony would be worthless.
Q & A: Manoach’s Wife (Part II)
Question: In the haftara for Parashat Naso, we read about Manoach’s wife (mother of Shimshon), seeing things that her husband did not. We are never told, however, what her name is. Why?Yossy Guttman
TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Pinchas: The Eternal Man
Higher than the question of our duration is the question of our deserving. Immortality will come to such as are fit for it, and he would be a great soul in future must be a great soul now. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Redeeming Relevance: Parshat Pinchas: Are We All Sinners?
In Judaism, since sin is not a foregone conclusion, we hold ourselves fully accountable for it. Likewise do we hold others accountable – if not to us, then certainly to God. And so the daughters of Tzelophad put this out about their father – and about everyone else.
Learning From The Rebbe Rayatz
The Rebbe Rayatz, however, refused to leave. He considered it his duty to uphold Torah study and observance even under such trying conditions.
25 Years Later
This coming Shabbat will be the 25th Yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The mission and legacy he left for us is more relevant than ever
