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Israel Kills Iranian Intelligence Chief, Deputy, Strikes Refueling Aircraft in Eastern Iran
Other Israeli airstrikes targeted the Iranian Atomic Organization HQ in Tehran, oil and gas fields in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz, along with missile sites in western Iran.
Haifa Refinery Hit but Operating
Some parts of the facility were shut off following damage to piping.
Captured Papers Show Gaza Aid Went Straight to Hamas
According to "The Wall Street Journal," internal Hamas documents show it directed up to 25% of humanitarian supplies to its "military" wing.
Huckabee: Iran Attacking Americans in Israel
"If you hear 'Israel is no concern to USA' remember 700,000 AMERICANS live in Israel. That is equivalent to a full House District," the U.S. ambassador tweeted.
‘Tehran is Burning’ as Operation Rising Lion Enters Day 3
Since Friday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have struck more than 170 targets in Iran, with missile impacts confirmed at 720 different sites.
Trump Pressed to Reverse Obama’s Failure, Pursue Regime Change in Iran
To bring a quick and decisive end to the Israel-Iran war, Trump must correct Obama’s failure and bomb Fordow off the face of the earth.
Operation Rising Lion, Day 2: What We Know
"The IAF and the Intelligence Directorate have been preparing for this moment for years."
Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear and Ballistic Infrastructure, Airstrike Waves Continue
In anticipation of possible retaliation, Israel declared a special state of emergency on the home front.
Israel Strikes Iran
Israelis all over the country were woken up just before 3AM to a nationwide alert.
Argentina Javier Milei Visits Jerusalem’s City of David
"This place is the foundation of the entire world."
US Pulls Non-Essential Mideast Embassy Staff as Israel Prepares for War with Iran
In recent days the IDF has doubled down on preparations for a strike on Iran’s nuclear sites and is now reportedly "ready" to attack.
Smotrich Strikes Back: Ends Bank Protections for Transfers to Palestinian Authority
"Britain once tried to stop us from settling the very cradle of our homeland, and we will not let it happen again."
From bomb shelters to Tehran’s skies: Israel’s ancient struggle to survive
Israel’s enemies still believe it can be broken with rockets or rhetoric. They are wrong.
Getting Gazans Wrong: Understanding support for Hamas and 7 Oct. attacks
Policies concerning refugees, foreign aid and ceasefires must be informed by the reality that a large segment of Gaza’s population supports a terror group.
A revolution that targets Jews on American streets
Legacy media is complicit, featuring news stories that impugn Israel and whitewash anti-Jewish attacks by radical leftists and Islamists.
Palestinians Weigh In: The Real Reason Hamas Wants To ‘Sacrifice’ Them
Hamas leaders are leading safe, often resplendent lives in Qatar, Lebanon, Algeria, Turkey and other comfortable countries.
Hatred from the Left: Raw, Racialized, and Relentless
It is well past time to drop the pretense that antisemitism only comes from those stomping in jackboots.
Israel’s brilliant handling of the ‘flotilla’ affair
Through the calm dismantling of a contrived provocation, the Jewish state upheld its dignity while letting its detractors reveal their own absurdity.
An Interview with Alan Dershowitz
I think the question that should be asked all the time is 'Why the Jews?' Why is it that the world, particularly the left, has turned so ferociously against the Jews? You can't blame Israel because it happened before Israel. It's going to happen again.
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Prosemitism in a World of Hate
First, Yishai reviews Prime Minister Netanyahu's message in English after the Washington DC double murder of Israeli Embassy workers. Then, Brigadier General Amir Avivi on Israel's vision for control in Gaza. Plus, Fleisher Family goes berry picking! And finally, Ben Bresky on the miraculous story of the Bat Ayin.
Goldstein on Gelt: When Life Happens, Will Your Money Be There?
Whether you're living in Israel, spending in shekels, or managing U.S. accounts from afar, learn how to build a flexible, stress-free financial setup that gives you options—not headaches.
Victory? What Is It? – Phantom Nation [audio]
Israel hasn't got a clue
Goldstein on Gelt: Are You Taking Too Much Risk with Your U.S. Investments?
Risk Capacity ≠ Risk Tolerance... learn the difference before it’s too late
It’s Just Another Monday
We have been here before. We have seen how quickly the world turns. How Jewish suffering is minimized. How our tears are measured against the political utility of those who hate us.
Q & A: K’chut Ha’sa’ara – Harsh Punishment (Conclusion)
Question: I find it very difficult to understand the punishment of death that was meted out to Rabbi Akiva’s students. If he was so great, we must assume that they were of a superior caliber. If so, why such a harsh punishment?
Zelig Aronson
Queens, N.Y.
What’s In A Parsha?
The sedra has 2,264 words and 8,632 letters. Even though Naso’s pesukim are well below average in length (in number of words or letters), it still ranks #1 in all categories.
When Selfish Becomes Selfless
Everyone wants to contribute something significant to the world; to play a meaningful part in the cosmic symphony we call life. This desire is an inherent part of being human.
Lashing Out and Maintaining Dignity
We see that it is a Torah value to maintain composure, even under the most dire circumstances. When we look at the commentaries, we see different ideas as to why this is so, each reflecting on the human condition. Rashi says that remaining calm rattles and humiliates the enemy.
Lesson Learned
How many people choose to politely confront the people they’ve been hurt by without bearing a grudge, stewing, seeking revenge or sulking?
Part of Barter
It’s not my fault that the Chofetz Chaim card was ruined; it’s your loss!
Parshat Beha’alotecha: Lighting the Flame of Moral Clarity
This is Judaism’s unique gift: the slow accumulation of wisdom through repeated encounters with Torah. Not through theoretical lectures, but through real life examples.
TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Behaalotcha: Aliyah and Age
Home is not where you live, but where they understand you.— Christian Morgenstern
Investing in “Hell Insurance”
As we are taught, Ein tzaddik ba’aretz asher yaaseh tov v’lo yecheta – There is no righteous person in this world who does good and doesn’t sin, there is certainly what to worry about.
With All One’s Heart
Wealth can also lead one astray: Wealth hoarded by its owner is to his detriment (Koheles 5:12). Avshalom was blessed with beautiful hair (Sotah 11a) and Shimshon was blessed with strength, but these attributes led them astray.
The Longest Chapter, the Deepest Exile
Parshat Naso, as you know, is the longest single parsha in the Torah. In most years, Naso follows Shavuot, which is appropriate – once...
A Vision
With regard to the Birkas Kohanim, the Zohar comments that actions performed in this earthly world inspire astounding conduct in Heaven. When the Kohanim spread their fingers to bless the Jewish people, it rouses the Divine Presence to dwell upon His people.
