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IDF Destroys Hamas Compound in UNRWA School, Eliminates Another Oct. 7 Terrorist
The destroyed compound contained weapons, including mortars and explosives, as evidenced by the numerous secondary explosions after the strike.
Israel Caves, Returns AP’s Equipment Despite Violation of Al Jazeera Ban
The live video feed was back up by early Wednesday, Associated Press said.
Meron Declared Closed Military Zone, Rabbi Akiva’s Tomb Closed Till After Lag B’Omer
As an alternative, Jews were being encouraged to visit the Tomb of Rabbi Akiva, located in Tiberias -- but that option has also now been eliminated.
Israel Recalls Ambassadors as 3 European Countries Recognize Palestinian Authority as a State
"Israel will not allow this to pass in silence."
Israel Cancels Disengagement Law for Northern Samaria
"The State of Israel today corrected in a state and official manner the injustice and folly of the expulsion from northern Samaria."
Biden Admin Gives $50M to ‘Climate’ Group Glorifying Oct. 7 Massacre
"The path to climate justice travels through a free Palestine . . . As we work to free Palestine, Palestine is freeing us."
Netanyahu: US Has Three Times the Number of Deaths from Starvation as Gaza
"That's like saying that, well, I'm issuing, you know, arrest warrants for FDR and Churchill, but also for Hitler."
Hallelujah! Sullivan Okays IDF Action in Rafah
Under the headline, “US Encouraged by Israeli Changes to Plans for Rafah Operation,” Bloomberg reported...
Nearly 70% of Gaza Aid from US-Built Pier Stolen
No aid was delivered to the UN warehouse from the floating pier on Sunday and Monday.
Israeli Soldiers Seize Rocket Launcher, Missiles Hidden in Gaza Mosque
The missiles and launchers found in Jabalya were destroyed.
430,000 Metric Tons of Food Enter Gaza Since Start of War
Hamas has seized an estimated 60% of the aid entering Gaza.
Pentagon Admits: None of 569 Metric Tons of Aid that Crossed US Pier has been Delivered to Gazans
"Very shortly, I think you'll see aid starting to be delivered," said Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary.
Deciding Who Can Speak Is Not Free Speech
Time and again, with dozens of videos as evidence, these campus encampments have not merely been places to advocate for a cause but to limit the advocacy of anyone else’s cause.
US State Dept. to Israel: We have a bridge to sell you-AGAIN
Ex-diplomats never have to deal with the consequences of their bad advice.
Biden Dooms Another Generation of Palestinians
By prioritizing false concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza, a chance to change Palestinian thinking and end the conflict in a more decisive way was lost.
The PA’s Return to Gaza: Impractical and Unwanted
Abbas' comments at the summit have further deepened the division within Palestinian society.
10 Challenges Facing the Jewish World
The axiological framework of each era and its repercussions have shown that the Jewish people can never feel safe.
Sue and Defund Schools that Tolerate Antisemitism
What happened at Haverford College is a case study in how respected liberal institutions are harming Jewish students. They need to be held accountable.
An Indiana Farmer’s Journey to Caring for Red Heifers Brought to Israel from Texas
“It seems like the whole world is talking about the red heifers [Para Aduma] except in Israel,” said Moriyah Shapira, a spokeswoman for Ancient Shiloh.
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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.
Aligning Expectations – Returning Home [audio]
Natalie begins the show by describing the Yom ha'Zicharon ceremony at her yishuv; she then welcome Lorne Rovet to the program. Lorne is in Toronto and is at the end of the pre-aliyah paperwork stage. His daughter, Tali, has already made aliyah and is a soldier and is currently in basic training.
Sick & Tired, and Ultimatums Don’t Scare Us! – The Tamar Yonah Show [audio]
Matt Zucker joins Tamar as they cover the latest news, political 'threats and ultimatums', and some personal health complaints of 'aches and pains'.
Warm Hands
Had so much time already passed since I took him to an amusement park and he was tall enough to go on a virtual reality ride?
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.
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
